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Breaking Bed: English Stand-up About Love & Dating F*ckups 25.04.26
**English Comedy Special that will finally make you delete the dating apps - because there's no hope! Featuring 4 headliner level comedians!**
Please sign up at [eastwestcomedy.com](eastwestcomedy.com) in addition to RSVP here to guarantee seating
**Line-up: see website**
!! Our Saturday shows have been SOLD OUT almost every time, so PLEASE book online and don't take chances ;) !!
**Neukolln's favorite (by popular vote) comedy club East-West Comedy presents the new, topical show all about love & dating f\*ckups! In Berlin, you don't know who to hate the most: emotionally dead weirdos you meet online, people who refuse to pay the asking price for your feet pictures on OnlyFans, or the smug, preachy couples they form when they find each other. Is there any actual hope? Nah. But there are funny stories to tell to your closest friends (or to a room full of drunk strangers for money). 4 experienced comedians from USA, UK, Europe, Asia and more, will possibly kill your last remnants of hope - but promise you'll have helluva fun in the process.**
Google rating: 5.0 / 5.0
★★★★★ “Laughed a lot, will come again for sure” Oliver, UK
★★★★★ “A cozy place with high quality live comedy!” Joanna, Hong Kong
★★★★★ “Great comedy show, talented comics and very nice atmosphere” Mariia, Ukraine
★★★★★ “Comedians were good, beer was good, ambiance was super nice!” Gaelle, Lebanon
★★★★★ “The humour hit us right on the spot!” Eve, China
★★★★★ “Perfect evening of laughter” Igor, Croatia
★★★★★ “Cozy stand-up venue with hilarious international artists and audience!” Elvira, Russia
★★★★★ “Great new shows at one of Berlin’s coolest venues!” James, USA
Doors: 7:30 PM
Show:8:00 PM
Entry: Pay What You Want\* (seat reservation required): you reserve your seat for free, and Pay What You Want at the end of the show, depending on how much you think the show is worth (recommended fee: €10-15). Reservations expire 10 minutes before the start of the show.
\*It is not within our principles to promote a show as "Free Entry" and ask for a "not-so-voluntary" donation at the end. This show is paid - we just let you decide the price ;)
German, English, Spanish, Coffe A2-C2, Bring 2 German Friend get 1Drink, ur Ex..
Meet, Match, MoveOn and Manage or Master
Why Meet 1)Meet new People Culture Languages.
2)Not Match Romance, Political Views nor Religion, only Respect and Joy
3) Moveon, advance with your level, goals, and especially share and try Rotate the groups and let others participate a bit.
4) Master the challenges, and Manage to give a Like or appreciate the meetups!!
**Thematic** or small Concept: Manage to Bring 2 German Friends and you get a Drink. if you bring your Ex Partner + 2 German friends =2 drinks = thats the Challenge and the Attitude of 2026
Bad People (Neukölln)
"Bad People: A Stand Up Comedy About Bad Things + the people who did them!"
Brace yourselves for a night where comedians confess their most outrageous deeds! Expect a blend of storytelling and comedy, revealing the perfectly imperfect side of our favorite stand-ups. From petty crimes to grand misadventures, they prove that being a little 'bad' can be hilariously good. Join us for an evening of guilty pleasures, no apologies needed! ENGLISH SHOW. Perfect show to go to before your evening plans!!
Venue: Sisyfass Bar, Neukolln Wildenbruchstr. 7, 12045 Berlin
Venue: [SisyFass (@sisy_fass) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/sisy_fass/)
Host: [Tera Kilbride (@teracomedy_) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/teracomedy_/)
Drinks available to buy! Great fun area...
Time: 18:30 Doors, 19:00 Showtime. Ends by 20:15 latest.
TICKET INFO on Eventbrite. Buy Online for 10, Door is 13.
[BOOK HERE](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/bad-people-english-stand-up-comedy-with-tera-neukolln-tickets-927740325287?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Book: Venue is super cute + totally unique vibes! [PLEASE book a seat. ](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/bad-people-stand-up-comedy-neukolln-tickets-927740325287?aff=oddtdtcreator)Your bookings help us run the show!
This is an ENGLISH EVENT. Comedy Club Vibes!! Tera/Outcast Comedy has been running events in Berlin over 4 years -- over 500 events. You can TRUST the QUALITY.
Host: Tera Kilbride, [Tera Kilbride (@teracomedy_) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/teracomedy_/)
Venue: [SisyFass (@sisy_fass) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/sisy_fass/)
Outcast Comedy Club (@outcastcomedyclub) • Instagram photos and videos
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Chinese-German language exchange
!!! Note the corrected meeting spot, which for some reason keeps getting changed in the event: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA)
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**Mandarin Learner Meetup in Berlin! *(Free resources below)***
**Learning Mandarin is like trying to tame a** 🐲**.**
It can feel frustrating, but you’re not alone. **[WeHanzi](wehanzi.com)** is here to support!
**[WeHanzi](wehanzi.com)** is an independently built iOS app created by Ben and Gina.
We've turned the entire learning experience into ***Comprehensible Input* through both simplified and traditional manga** with support for **Zhuyin**, **Pinyin**, **flashcards**, **audio**, **direct translation**, an integrated dictionary.
We also specifically design region-specific language to reflect real-life usage in both **mainland Chinese Mandarin** and **Taiwanese Mandarin**, allowing you to naturally compare and explore the differences between the two, so you don’t end up saying something that makes perfect sense in Beijing, but gets you funny looks in Taipei 😏.
Now, together with our good friend Matthias from **[Gemeinsam Chinesisch & Deutsch lernen](https://www.meetup.com/gemeinsam-mandarin-chinesisch-und-deutsch-lernen/events/308204343/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events),** we’re inviting you to our very first **in-person Mandarin Learner Meetup in Berlin** together!
All levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced learners. Just come hang out, share your stories, laugh at our tone mistakes! As a community, we can learn from each other and turn Mandarin into a piece of cake! 🍰
**Come and join us!**
📱 App: [Wehanzi.com](https://wehanzi.com/)
📸 Free bite-sized resources: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wehanzi/)
📚 More free tools: [wehanzi.app/menu](https://wehanzi.app/menu)
**📍ABOUT THE MEETING SPOT**
Please note that we will meet HERE, on the 3 wooden tree benches slightly left of the main entrance gate of Tempelhofer Feld:
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA)
We'll meet at the meeting spot first and then - depending on the weather - decide as a group to either walk around Tempelhofer Feld or go to a closeby restaurant to warm up and chat. So please be on time. Or if you are running late or can't find us, just give Matthias a call on 0176-21984345.
See you all soon,
Gina & Matthias
Real Long Term Friendship
Nice! You are looking for real long time friendship! You might have already lived in Berlin or other big cities and experienced the "Anonymous" culture for a while. Meeting random people over and over and never see the same person again! In order to find "Real Long Term Friendship" in Berlin, do as follows:
* You should not care how many people are joining this meetup.
You RVSP. Even if only one person is joining. Because if everyone are waiting for everyone else to RVSP, nobody joins and nobody finds a new friend.
* You do not care how many people of the opposite sex are joining.
You are looking for friends. Finding the best romantic partner in the world, while avoiding not very attractive others, can be your other goal, for another time. Here we are looking for Friends. Real ones.
* You are going to risk a very precious property of yours: Your time!
Yes, there are thousands of opportunities in Berlin, there might be a rock concert for free, a birthday party you might miss, an important person might call you and invite you spontaneously, but you never find new friends until you decide to risk your time and meet people anyway. "I will check my calendar and get back to you" also does not work. Commit your time and spend it. Trust me, you won't go bankrupt ;-)
* You are ready to use your phone as a real phone!
You might have been using your phone as a tablet to visit Instagram and Facebook and watch movies. But if you want to find friends, you must know that people might take your phone number and give you theirs. That means they will Call you! And you have to pick up the phone and answer it. If you want to find new friends, you must be ready to do something really hard for the first time after years: Call people first, and if they called you: Answer your phone!
* You are going to meet some people twice!
That's the point of friendship. We already can experience random encounters with random people in random places one at a time. But that is not called friendship. If you want friends, you must be ready to meet the same person more than once.
If you agree with above, RVSP and COME! You will meet other people who think the same way.
P.S: Now that you've read all the way down to here, I suggest you [watch this animation](https://player.vimeo.com/video/547249272?h=22f3dd0f6f).
Chitta Walks - Awareness in Motion
Chitta Walks is for people whose days move fast, while the mind never fully lands. Thoughts keep looping even when nothing is urgent. The body moves, but attention is elsewhere. Over time, this disconnect drains clarity and ease.
This walk is a simple reset.
We meet in Berlin’s Tiergarten and walk at a gentle pace. Parts of the walk are in silence, with light guidance and a few short prompts. The walk itself is the practice, bringing body and mind back into the same moment.
No apps. No performance. Just a clear space to slow down and notice what is happening.
If you want to slow down without withdrawing from life, join a Chitta Walk.
✨ **What to expect (approx. 90 minutes):**
* A short arrival and orientation
* A guided silent walk (phones off, no conversation)
* One concise science-based impulse on attention or stress
* Optional reflection in pairs or small groups
* A simple takeaway or experiment for daily life
🚶**Who this is for:**
* Professionals, creatives, and people in transition.
* People who feel mentally busy and want more clarity and balance.
* Those curious about mindfulness, but grounded and practical.
* Anyone comfortable with silence and gentle self observation.
🔔 **Practical notes:**
* Duration: 60-90 minutes
* Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
* No prior experience needed
* Group size is limited to keep the space quiet and focused
🧭 **Facilitator:**
My name is Partha Sarathi, you can call me PS. I have lived in Berlin for over 12 years. With a background in physics and materials science, my interest in mindfulness grew through personal experience with stress and health challenges. I facilitate the space and structure of the walk, inviting shared exploration rather than instruction.
🤔 **Why Chitta Walks?**
Chitta is a Sanskrit word referring to the mind or field of awareness, used here in a practical, non-religious sense.
Chitta Walks is about noticing how the mind works by slowing down and walking together. Mindful walking makes thought patterns visible in real time, while moving and sensing in the world.
The name points to a simple capacity: noticing what is happening in the mind without immediately trying to fix, judge, or optimize it.
🌿 **Possible effects:**
A calmer nervous system.
Clearer attention.
A felt sense of being more present in your body.
Subtle insights into how your mind reacts under everyday conditions.
A quieter, more grounded way of moving through the city.
**Come as you are. Walk. Notice. Leave with a little more space inside.**
Hold My Beer: Standout Standup
Every fourth Saturday at ImprovWorks Berlin, we've got an amazing lineup of standout standup comedy.
Join us in our beautiful theater in Friedrichshain and laugh along with comedians from around the world!
This month featuring:
Mihailo Aleksić (SER)
Çağlar Bozkurt (TUR)
Natalie Grünler (?)
Lucie Haardt (FRA)
Laura Jürgenschellert (GER)
Julia Powalla (GER)
They'll make you laugh. They'll make you think. They'll make you drink.
Doors 19:30, Show 20:00, Tix: [https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows](https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows)
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English stand-up: Sunday Comedy Party
**!! IMPORTANT: please register at [eastwestcomedy.com](eastwestcomedy.com) to guarantee seating! Shows are getting super busy !!**
Perfect comedy show for a lazy Sunday evening! Only experienced international comedians, professional venue and tasty, affordable drinks.
**Line-up: SEE WEBSITE**
**!! Welcome to Berlin's most attended Sunday night comedy show! For the 2025-26 season we have installed 15 extra seats to extend capacity, but still PLEASE book online and don't take chances - it's SOLD OUT almost every week ;) !!*Our full schedule & info at: [eastwestcomedy.com](https://eastwestcomedy.com/ "https://eastwestcomedy.com/"); subscribe to [instagram.com/eastwest_comedy](https://instagram.com/eastwest_comedy "https://instagram.com/eastwest_comedy") for updates!***
There are millions of ways to have a great time on a Sunday evening in Neukölln, but one beats them all! Come watch top class English stand-up by 6 experienced comedians from Europe, UK, USA, Asia, South America and more, in Berlin's cult theater-style venue with a bar. Artisan cocktails, great local beers and many other drinks will make your Sunday evening even warmer. Come one, come all!
Google rating (220+ reviews): 5.0 / 5.0
★★★★★ “Laughed a lot, will come again for sure” Oliver, UK
★★★★★ “A cozy place with high quality live comedy!” Joanna, Hong Kong
★★★★★ “Great comedy show, talented comics and very nice atmosphere” Mariia, Ukraine
★★★★★ “Comedians were good, beer was good, ambiance was super nice!” Gaelle, Lebanon
★★★★★ “The humour hit us right on the spot!” Eve, China
★★★★★ “Perfect evening of laughter” Igor, Croatia
★★★★★ “Cozy stand-up venue with hilarious international artists and audience!” Elvira, Russia
★★★★★ “Great new shows at one of Berlin’s coolest venues!” James, USA
Show will consist of 2 halves with an interval.
Doors: 7:30 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
Entry: Pay What You Want\* (seat reservation required): you reserve your seat for free, and Pay What You Want at the end of the show, depending on how much you think the show is worth (recommended fee: €10-15). Reservations expire 10 minutes before the start of the show.
\*It is not within our principles to promote a show as "Free Entry" and ask for a "not-so-voluntary" donation at the end. This show is paid - we just let you decide the price ;)
Embodied Consent
**Embodied Consent**
mit **Kuem**
für **LGBTIQA+**
Kostenlos mit **[Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/embodied-consent/w17-2026-2/)**
**Lernen über Grenzen und Kommunikation**
Wenn Sie noch nicht an einem Workshop zum Thema Consent im Village teilgenommen haben, ist es jetzt an der Zeit! Dieser Workshop ist sehr zu empfehlen für alle, die unser Projekt regelmäßig besuchen oder an einem unserer Workshops teilnehmen möchten. Diese Erfahrung wird Ihnen nicht nur helfen, sich in der we.are.village-Community zurechtzufinden, sondern sie wird Sie auch dazu befähigen, diese Werte in Ihr Leben zu übertragen.
Sich seiner Grenzen bewusst zu sein und sein Einverständnis oder Nicht-Einverständnis auszudrücken, sind wichtige Fähigkeiten im Leben, aber wir haben nicht oft die Gelegenheit, die Fähigkeit des Einverständnisses auf die gleiche Weise zu üben wie andere Fähigkeiten, wie Singen, Sport treiben oder eine Sprache lernen.
Bei Consent geht es um viel mehr als ein einfaches Ja oder Nein. Wenn wir die Zustimmung dekonstruieren, entdecken wir, wie wir unsere wahren Wünsche kommunizieren können, und hören auf, Dinge zu wählen, die wir nicht wollen. Durch Diskussionen, Bewegung und Partnerspiele werden wir Werkzeuge entwickeln, um körperliche Wünsche auszudrücken und zu verhandeln und durch praktische Übungen Grenzen zu setzen. Dieser Workshop ist für Menschen aller Körpergrößen, Geschlechter und Hintergründe offen und einladend.
Es handelt sich um einen nicht-sexuellen Workshop bei dem, ohne Druck, Kommunikation und Berührung geübt werden können. Es geht genauso darum, wirklich Ja zu sagen und es auch so zu meinen, wie es darum geht, Nein zu sagen!
Wenn Sie noch nicht an einem Workshop zum Thema Consent im Village teilgenommen haben, ist es jetzt an der Zeit! Diese Erfahrung wird Ihnen nicht nur helfen, sich in der we are village Community zurechtzufinden, sondern sie wird Sie auch dazu befähigen, diese Werte in Ihr Leben zu übertragen. Gemeinsam wollen wir eine auf Consent ausgerichtete Gemeinschaft mit gemeinsamen Werten aufbauen und dabei die Verantwortung des Einzelnen für die Einhaltung dieser Grundsätze betonen. Unser oberstes Ziel ist es, gesunde Beziehungen zu fördern und eine integrative Community für eine bessere, vernetzte Zukunft zu schaffen.
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**Embodied Consent**
with **Kuem**
for **LGBTIQA+**
Free
**[Registration Required](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/embodied-consent/w17-2026-2/)**
**Learning about boundaries and communication**.
If you have not yet attended a workshop on Consent in the Village, now is the time! This workshop is highly recommended for anyone wishing to visit our project on a regular basis, or to attend one of our workshops. This experience will not only help you navigate within the we.are.village community, but it will also equip you to carry these values into your life.
Being aware of your boundaries and expressing your consent or non-consent are essential skills in life, but we don’t often get a chance to actually practice consent skills in the same way we practice other skills, like singing, playing sports or learning a language.
Consent is about much more than a simple yes or no. When we deconstruct consent, we discover how to communicate our true desires and stop choosing the things we actually don’t want. Through discussion, movement and partner games, we will build tools to express and negotiate physical desires and set boundaries through the use of practical exercises. This workshop is inclusive and welcoming to individuals of all body sizes, genders, and background.
This is a non-sexual workshop, and great, low pressure situation in which to practice communication and touching. It’s as much about how to truly say yes and mean it as it is about saying no!
If you have not yet attended a workshop on Consent in the Village, now is the time! This experience will not only help you navigate within the we are village community, but it will also equip you to carry these values into your life. Together, we aim to nurture a consent-centered community with shared values, emphasizing individual responsibility in upholding these principles. Our ultimate goal is to foster healthy relationships and create an inclusive community for a better, more connected future.
Top Shelf Comedy: Standup in English Saturdays in Schöneberg
***Relax, you're in good hands.*** ***Pro comedians, cosy ambience, sophisticated drinks*** Saturdays in Schöneberg at Mein Freund Harvey, professional comedians bring their best material for longer sets of Top Shelf Comedy
Doors 7pm - Arrive early to enjoy top-notch spirits, cocktails & wine before the show (no beer, so treat yourself to something special)
**Show starts 8pm**
Break 9-9:15pm
Show ends 10pm
Limited capacity of 22 seats so **please prepurchase your tickets**
Tickets 17€+ booking fee here: **https://www.annaberos.com/berlin** or via **https://topshelfcomedymay2025.eventbrite.de**
Remaining seats may be available at the door 18€ cash or card
**produced by and often featuring ANNA BEROS** (AUS)
Anna’s a Kiwi born, Melbourne raised, Berlin based full-time independent standup comedian, YouTube host, podcaster and producer. She celebrates life’s struggles with incisive standup and playful audience interaction. Her new standup solo, High Hoe enjoyed a successful full run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 and her previous solos, Creampie Curious and Creampie Clarity played at numerous comedy festivals through the UK and Australia in 2023 and 2024. She tours Europe and produces and hosts 5 weekly shows in Berlin. In 2025, she opened for Jeff Arcuri at Admiralspalast, in 2024 for April Macie on US army bases in Germany and for Ian Fidance in Berlin in 2019. She hosts the comedy channel, Ersties Nonsense, has the podcast Adults ONLY Comedy Berlin and has written for Comedy Central DE.
"Beros is a full-time standup and her hours on stage are evident in her skill at taking the temperature of the audience and bringing them along with her as she veers into darker material." – The Age, Melbourne Australia
**[https://www.instagram.com/afberos/](https://www.instagram.com/afberos/)**
**GUEST COMEDIANS** see full lineup at **https://www.annaberos.com/berlin** or on instagram stories @adultsonlycomedyberlin **https://www.instagram.com/adultsonlycomedyberlin/**
**Venue: MEIN FREUND HARVEY** S/U-Yorckstraße, U-Kleistpark, U-Bülowstraße
Your new favourite bar in Schöneberg. Cosy, friendly and sophisticated with a huge range of spirits and cocktails, with seasonal bar snacks. Arrive early to enjoy something special. Non-smoking inside. Seating out front for smoking. Card payment only
Sunday Hangover
Sunday in the heart of neuökolln comedy at 1977 Berlin laughter is the best medicine for a hangover, and free shots come laugh with some of the funniest comedians in the city.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-hangover-comedy-show-tickets-899148626747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sip Happens! Saturday Social @ Mokka Mitte Bar 🍹
Meet up and join us this Saturday!
Whether you're a long-time resident or just travelling through, come and meet new people to have fun, make new friends and enjoy your Saturday evening in a safe and welcoming environment at one of Berlins fantastic bars (and then there's always people who want to go to a club afterwards).
This week we're heading for the first time to the fantabulous Mokka bar (see link to location).
We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyones enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.**
**Follow us on Insta:** @siphappens.berlin
**Join us on Telegram:** t.me/siphappens_berlin
**👉 Other important notes:**
\- 🍸 The locations we visit are bars and clubs\, they are businesses and we are able to keep these events free ONLY if people buy drinks\. Please respect the locations and the event by making purchases
\- 🦹♂️ Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own well\-being\. We are not responsible for any lost items or personal issues\.
\- 📷 By attending our events\, you consent to being photographed or filmed\. Photos and videos taken during the events may be shared on our social media\. If you do not wish to appear in the photos or if you appear in a photo that we post that you would like removed\, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram \(@siphappens\.berlin\)
Desi Girls Potluck: Find friends & share food 🍜
Join us for a cozy potluck to share food, meet new girls, and build real friendships with fellow Desi women in Berlin.
**What to bring:**
• A drink for yourself
• Easy-to-share Indian food
• A towel or picnic mat to sit on
• Your own cutlery (you can also eat on your box’s lid)
Note: The weather for Saturday looks sunny! (If it changes significantly, we may have to cancel.)
Who are we?
We host free community events for Desi women in Berlin (Desi = people from South Asia). We’re already 200 members strong! And the group is very active, not commercial at all.
To keep this a safe and comfortable space, I personally add members to the WhatsApp group after meeting them.
🌟 Volunteer Team Meeting _ Together we grow 🌟
**🌟 Join us at we are village for the next volunteer meeting! 🌟**
**This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and contribute to our projects.**
This is a **casual and welcoming space** for us to connect, share updates, and gather your input as we explore new ways to co-create the work of Village. The agenda will stay open—because what matters most is your presence, your ideas, and the inspiration you bring.
✨ **Why join?**
Whether you’re already volunteering or just curious about getting involved, this gathering is the perfect place to:
🤝 Meet other volunteers and build connections
💬 Share your voice, ideas, and inspirations
🌟 Explore current needs and future opportunities
🏳️🌈 Strengthen our community care and collaboration
And of course—**new faces are more than welcome!** If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is the perfect moment to step in. Feel free to stick around afterward for informal chats and connection.
✨ **Why volunteer with Village?**
Volunteers are the beating heart of Village. By joining, you help create meaningful, inclusive, and inspiring events that make our community thrive. You’ll be part of a team of wonderful people dedicated to building a safe, welcoming, and vibrant space.
And beyond a single meeting or event, volunteering with Village means being part of an ongoing journey: together we can dream up and create many more activities, celebrations, and projects throughout the year.
Let's build something big together! 🤝🌍🙌
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**🌟 Werde Teil unseres Teams von Volunteers! 🌟**
**Komm zu unserem nächsten Volonteerstreffen! Es ist eine großartige Gelegenheit, dich mit anderen Community-Mitgliedern zu vernetzen und zu unseren Projekten beizutragen.**
Dies ist ein lockerer und einladender Raum, um miteinander in Kontakt zu treten, Neuigkeiten auszutauschen und eure Ideen einzubringen, während wir gemeinsam neue Wege erkunden, die Arbeit von Village mitzugestalten. Die Agenda bleibt offen – denn am wichtigsten sind eure Anwesenheit, eure Ideen und die Inspiration, die ihr mitbringt.
✨ **Warum teilnehmen?**
Egal, ob ihr schon freiwillig aktiv seid oder einfach neugierig darauf, mitzumachen – dieses Treffen ist der perfekte Ort, um:
🤝 Andere Volunteers kennenzulernen und Kontakte zu knüpfen
💬 Eure Stimme, Ideen und Inspirationen zu teilen
🌟 Aktuelle Bedarfe und zukünftige Möglichkeiten zu erkunden
🏳️🌈 Unsere Gemeinschaftspflege und Zusammenarbeit zu stärken
Und natürlich – neue Gesichter sind herzlich willkommen! Wenn ihr schon länger darüber nachdenkt, euch zu engagieren, ist das der perfekte Moment, einzusteigen. Bleibt gerne noch für informelle Gespräche und zum Vernetzen.
✨ **Warum bei Village freiwillig arbeiten?**
Volunteers sind das Herzstück von Village. Mit eurem Engagement helft ihr, bedeutungsvolle, inklusive und inspirierende Veranstaltungen zu gestalten, die unsere Community lebendig machen. Ihr werdet Teil eines wunderbaren Teams, das sich dafür einsetzt, einen sicheren, einladenden und lebendigen Raum zu schaffen.
Und über ein einzelnes Treffen oder Event hinaus bedeutet Freiwilligenarbeit bei Village, Teil einer fortlaufenden Reise zu sein: Gemeinsam können wir noch viele weitere Aktivitäten, Feiern und Projekte im Laufe des Jahres gestalten.
Lass uns gemeinsam etwas Großartiges aufbauen! 🤝🌍🙌
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Dinner After the Movie: Dinner After MICHAEL at CAP CITY FINE DINER!
A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details:
CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie.
MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/)
RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Dinner & a Movie: MICHAEL at Cinemark Stoneridge!
Join us for a fun Dinner & a Movie event as we get together to see MICHAEL + Dinner at CAP City! The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) as the King of Pop! Early buzz is strong for what should be an excellent musical-biopic! Here are details, a trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: This biographical musical drama follows the life of Michael Jackson, from his time with the Jackson 5 to his early solo career! Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) stars in the title role alongside Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller and Colman Domingo.
TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw)
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 3:35pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 3:10 and 3:20pm. Tickets already on sale and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event!
DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie (around 6pm) at nearby CAP City Fine Diner! Seating is limited for the dinner portion of this event, so separate RSVP required. If you plan to join for Dinner AND the movie, please be sure to RSVP in both places.
CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Psychic Fair
We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20.
To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings.
Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH
City Lights (1931)
"The SOB is a ballet dancer. He’s the best ballet dancer that ever lived, and if I get a good chance I’ll kill him with my bare hands." - W.C. Fields
In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need.
Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture.
*City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film.
If you want more, *Unknown Chaplin* is a three-episode lost-footage documentary available on Youtube. It covers his time on *City Lights* beginning at the twenty-six minute mark of episode two: https://youtu.be/f8960Uc15hI?t=1558
Stop Negative thinking and Over-thinking and Feel More Positive
How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex?
How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup?
How do we avoid anxiety and depression?
How do we have more self esteem?
In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you
quickly get over the past and heal your mind.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.




















