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Film Festivals Events Today
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“Chaand Raat” henna evening
“Chaand Raat” meaning “Night of the Moon”A cozy evening where Everyone can come together to celebrate and experience a bit of South Asian culture. The event would include:
• Henna application for everyone who attends
• A Bangladeshi traditional dinner and snacks (Iftar)
• A boutique handbag pottery activity, to bond over
The goal is to create a warm, memorable experience where we can connect, celebrate, and enjoy the festive atmosphere together. Reserve your places now for only 20€ per person, which would include everything.
Board Gaming Happens! @ Electric Social 🎲
Need a mid-week pick-me-up? Join us for **Sip Happens!** this week at Electric Social, where good beer and great games come together for a fun and fantastic social night! Whether you're a board game pro or just looking for a chill night out and a fun way to socialize, there's something for everyone.
Grab a beer (or cider, or wine, or even a tea!), **pick (or bring) a game,** and meet some new friends as we roll dice, play cards, and laugh the night away. From classics like Catan and Scrabble to party favorites like Cards Against Humanity, we’ve got it all. Coming straight from work? No problem...the kitchen serves awesome food as well! 😉
So, round up your mates or come solo—either way, you’ll leave with new friends and fun memories. Cheers to making midweek nights something to look forward to! 🍺🎉
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 \(@siphappens\.berlin\)
Neurodivergent Creative Tuesdays
* **NEW IG ACCOUNT: [@neurocrafting.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/neurocrafting.berlin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ\*:・゚✧**
Calling all neurodivergent individuals! Are you tired of starting hobbies that you never seem to finish? Join us for an evening of guilt-free creativity where there is absolutely no pressure to complete anything.
This event is designed to be a safe space where you can freely express your creativity without fear of judgment or criticism.
We will have a variety of crafting supplies available including paint, yarn, crochet needles, beads, coloring books, origami paper, markers... However, feel free to bring your own supplies or current projects if you'd like to work on something specific.
**There is a donation of a minimum of 4-5 euros to cover the materials and space.** In case you wish to pay via paypal: neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com
Anna Beros – Well Spread: Dark Standup Comedy in English + Secret Submissions
**Get spready for inclusive dark sex-positive standup comedy** – so wrong it’s right, but like totally left. Spreading love, legs and laughter across Europe, the UK and Australia, **Anna artfully smooshes her newest cute, nasty and shockingly honest standup material** with playful crowdwork and anonymous audience submissions for a wild hour of hilarious togetherness.
**Want to secretly share your wildest experiences, fantasies, opinions or ask Anna anything?** Really, anything? Yes, anything. Pen and paper provided on arrival so you can share in total anonymity, that is unless you want to own up to it. Anna reads them out, riffs on them and answers whatever you submit during the show.
**Kiwi born, Melbourne raised and Berlin saved, Anna’s been a full-time and totally independent standup comedian since 2022.** She’s written for Comedy Central DE, she opened for Jeff Arcuri at Admiralspalast in Berlin 2025, she hosts the comedy channel, Ersties Nonsense and has the podcast Adults ONLY Comedy Berlin with 161 episodes. Check it out!
She tours Europe and enjoyed successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023-2025, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023-2024, Leicester Comedy Festival 2024 and Adelaide Fringe 2023 with her solos ‘Creampie Curious’, ‘Creampie Clarity’ and ‘High Hoe’.
**Reviewed by The Age at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024:**
“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.”
**Audience reviews from Edinburgh Fringe 2025:**
“Wickedly funny AND educational! This isn’t Anna writing some stuff that she thinks you’re going to find funny – this is real life and hilarious.” – Adrian Bowen
“This was such a fun show and I genuinely couldn’t stop laughing! It was so dark, a little twisted, and so wrong in all the right places! Viciously relatable and finally saying all the 18+ thoughts out loud that you’re ashamed of finding funny! 10/10, no notes, go watch!” – Sarah
“Anna is the full package. Hilarious, smart, beautiful and edgy. This show is fantastic. 10/10. Enjoyed it so much that I also went to see Anna’s Oversharing show. It’s just as good! Do yourself a favour and check it out!” – Nev
“BRILLIANT! 10/10. Educational, hilarious, witty. Excellent comedic timing. Anna’s show is by far the funniest I have seen at Fringe. When she does crowd work it’s awesome, would love to see more of that in her show! Inspired me to pursue comedy myself.️️️️️” – Oli May
**Check out what Anna’s been up to on instagram** https://www.instagram.com/afberos/ **or YouTube** https://youtube.com/@afberos?si=VUZ-vkIxlyb-tW7s
**On the night!**
Doors from 7:30pm – Arrive early to secure your seat, get a drink, and write down your anonymous stories – pen & paper provided when you check-in
**Show starts 8pm – no break**
Show ends 9pm — stick around after the show for Back Door Comedy 9:30-10:30pm with 5 comedians + Anna working on very new material
**Prepurchase your tickets so you don’t miss out!**
**Via** https://www.annaberos.com/event-details-registration/anna-beros-well-spread-dark-standup-comedy-secret-submissions-in-english-2026-03-03-19-30
**or via** https://annaberoswellspreadberlin.eventbrite.de
**Remaining seats may be available for sale 12€ cash or card on the night.. but better and cheaper to get them now!**
Today’s Global Leader with Christian Klein, CEO of SAP
Few CEOs have transformed a global company at the speed of **[Christian Klein](http://www.sap.com/about/company/leadership/christian-klein.html)** of SAP.
Since taking over as CEO at the age of 39, Klein has steered SAP through cloud transformation, the rise of AI, and unprecedented external headwinds – turning SAP into one of Europe’s most valuable enterprises. In conversation with journalist **[Astrid Frohloff](http://astrid-frohloff.de/)**, Klein will reflect on how to lead a global tech company in a fiercely competitive and fast-moving environment, what it takes to transform an organization at scale, and what this journey has required from leaders and employees alike.
The discussion will explore strategic and political questions around AI, digital sovereignty, and Europe’s digital future. Leadership will be a central theme, including leading transformation at speed, maintaining trust during change, and the skills future leaders need in the age of AI.
**[Thorsten Lambertus](http://www.linkedin.com/in/thorstenlambertus/)**, managing director of **[DEEP – Institute for Deep Tech Innovation](https://esmt.berlin/faculty-research/institutes/deep-institute-deep-tech-innovation?utm_term=&utm_campaign=DACH_master_performance_max&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=6648770021&hsa_cam=20837198872&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21173771244&gbraid=0AAAAADwC6fvKQH-uxEvSy6lCwCs39F8RU&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4_muz7SakgMVW8p5BB3rGjoUEAAYASAAEgLV0vD_BwE)** at ESMT, will set the stage with a perspective on deep tech, venture building, and how scientific breakthroughs are translated into scalable global ventures. As always, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions directly.
**About the Today’s Global Leader event series**
Today’s Global Leader is an ESMT event series in hybrid format. Successful business leaders share their leadership philosophies and position themselves on current political and economic topics in an open discussion. Interaction with a diverse audience, including international students and other young leaders, is guaranteed. Check out our past events with Ola Källenius, Christian Sewing, among others on **[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYBplsEOOPkF1BBD5Y7KNlHKig14RAgN9)**.
**About the speakers**
**[Christian Klein](https://www.sap.com/about/company/leadership/christian-klein.html)** is CEO and chair of the executive board of SAP SE. In his role, Klein holds the overall responsibility for the corporate strategic direction, management, and performance of SAP.
Klein joined the SAP Executive Board in 2018 as the head of the Intelligent Enterprise Group, combining global responsibility for the development and delivery of SAP’s core applications with the cross-board area mandate for SAP’s global business operations.
Klein started his career at SAP in 1999 as a student. After holding various positions across the company, including chief financial officer of SAP SuccessFactors and chief controlling officer of SAP, he was appointed chief operating officer of SAP in 2016, a role in which he continued until 2021. In October 2019, Klein was named Co-CEO of SAP SE, before being appointed the sole CEO in April 2020.
Klein holds a diploma in international business administration from the University of Cooperative Education in Mannheim, Germany.
**[Thorsten Lambertus](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorstenlambertus/)** has been the managing director of **[DEEP – Institute for Deep Tech Innovation](https://esmt.berlin/faculty-research/institutes/deep-institute-deep-tech-innovation?utm_term=&utm_campaign=DACH_master_performance_max&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=6648770021&hsa_cam=20837198872&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21173771244&gbraid=0AAAAADwC6fvKQH-uxEvSy6lCwCs39F8RU&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4_muz7SakgMVW8p5BB3rGjoUEAAYASAAEgLV0vD_BwE)** at ESMT and site lead of CDL-Berlin since 2022. Prior to his role at ESMT, he built up the neurotechlab by Biogen in Germany, initiated and led Fraunhofer’s central tech transfer and startup incubation programs, and co-founded two startups. For the past 15 years, he has also been an entrepreneurship educator at various universities and research organizations, such as Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, TU Munich, and WU Vienna. He has been named as one of the top 100 most important figures in Berlin’s economy by Tagesspiegel. His podcast Deep Tech Unlocked is emerging as a rising star in the German-speaking deep-tech podcast landscape.
**About the moderator**
**[Astrid Frohloff](https://astrid-frohloff.de/)** is an independent conference moderator, executive coach, and communications consultant specializing in executive media training and high-level moderation. A former national TV presenter, she produced some 250 films and reports, served as spokesperson for Reporters Without Borders for 12 years, and now trains executives in media and presentation skills while advising organizations on event design and delivery.
**In cooperation with Initiative Zukunftsfähige Führung**
SU&W — Wedding Tuesday
New Starting Time: 12:00
Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! We will do two 45-minute writing sessions, with a 15-minute break in between. The first session starts at 10:45am. You can find us in the room on the right.
For space reasons, we are limited to a certain number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come.
If you are new, come and say hello, as we know that suddenly going quiet for 45 minutes and staring at that blank page can be intimidating when it's your first time. We have a lot of long-term regulars who will be happy to help you feel welcome.
In between sessions, we have a Telegram chat: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw
For more information, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/).
Tuesday Boozeday - English Stand Up Comedy in Neukölln (Sisyfass Bar)
Tuesday night, grab a beer! We've got a comedy show built for locals, tourists, and anyone flying solo. A fast, funny, feel-good evening!
Tuesday night, grab a beer! We've got a comedy show built for locals, tourists, and anyone flying solo. This fast, funny, feel-good evening is hosted by Amercan comedians Tera Kilbride and Steph DePrez. Laugh, unwind, and grab a drink: it's Tuesday Boozeday
[BOOK HERE PLEASE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuesday-boozeday-tickets-1982571128615?aff=oddtdtcreator)
If you’re new to Berlin, riding solo, or looking for a bright place to warm up as the days get shorter, this is the place to be. Grab your REDUCED PRICE ticket now, or show up and pay 15 EUR at the door.
Perfect for tourists and locals. Come grab a drink and laugh away the winter blues. Bring your colleagues, bring a first date, bring your mom: Laughs guaranteed.
This show is hosted by two heavyweights of the Berlin scene: opera-singing comedian Steph DePrez and veteran producer Tera Kilbride.
Please arrive by 7:50 to grab a seat.
Film Festivals Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Short Film Production Workshop: Learn by Making a Short Film (4 Days)
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**Note:** RSVPs made here do not guarantee a spot at the course. In order to register you must go to: [https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/product/first_step_filmmaking_4day/](https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/product/first_step_filmmaking_4day/)
Also, by registering for this workshop you get a 1 year membership into the Berlin Film Community's Verein (Officially recognized Non-Profit Association) which costs €30 and gets you an instant 10% off of not only this workshop, but also all paid workshops and seminars we offer. Plus, being a member gets you many other benefits, such as free seminars, access to filmmaking equipment for free, rental discounts at 25p and more!
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There is no better way to learn the basics of filmmaking than by actually doing it. In this **very hands-on 4 day workshop** I will teach you the basics of filmmaking in the most effective and fun way possible, by actually getting your hands dirty making a short film. You will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking by going through the entire process, performing various roles on set such as director, camera operator, lighting technician and sound recorder.
This workshop will have a very **limited class size of 12 people**. This ensures that everyone gets the personal attention that learning so much information requires, as well as to allow for a decent amount of time so that you can try each of the different roles. I have tailored this course to make it flexible enough to accommodate people with absolutely zero experience as well as for people who have done a bit of filming. This 4 day workshop is different from my 2 day workshop, the ***[First Step Filmmaking Workshop: Make Your Own Film](https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/product/first_step_filmmaking_2day/)***, in that it goes into additional aspects of filmmaking, such as camerawork, lighting and sound which couldn't be included due to time constraints. We will also work as a group to make one short film together instead of everyone shooting their own film.
There will be three days of instruction and practical exercises and one shooting day. To be able to effectively get through the monumental task of shooting a short film in 1 day, we will be working from a prepared script that is very short and simple to shoot. This will allow everyone to work with the actors, shoot with the cinema camera, modify the lighting, and get a grounding in the way a set works. All the equipment and actors necessary for the short will be provided.
After we finish the shoot, you will get all the video and audio files so that you can review and edit the footage on your own. Please bring a hard drive with at least 50gb of free space on the last day of the course. While editing is an extremely important part of filmmaking, this course is designed to give you a grounding on the pre-production and shooting of a short film and 4 days just scratches that surface.
This course will be super informative, but also fun. I will throw a lot of information at you, but it will be mixed in with some groan worthy dad jokes along the way so you have that to look forward to.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me at ***[alex@berlinfilmcommunity.com](mailto:alex@berlinfilmcommunity.com)***.
**Verein Membership and Discount**
The workshop costs 550€, or if you are a student or over 65 with ID, you pay 525€.
However, if you are not already a member, by registering for this workshop you will get automatically enrolled in a **1 year of membership** into the B**erlin Film Community's Verein** (Officially recognized Non-Profit Association) which costs €30 and gets you an **instant 10% off of not only this workshop**, but also all paid workshops and seminars we offer. Plus, being a member gets you many other benefits, such as free seminars, access to filmmaking equipment for free, rental discounts at 25p and more!
So for this workshop, if you are not a member, it will be €550 + €30(membership) - €55(10% member discount) = €525 for a Regular Ticket.
If you are already a member, you will get the discount of 10% without having to pay the membership cost, €550 - €55(10% member discount) = €495.
**What you need to bring:**
* A pair of work gloves in the event that you may handle hot lights.
* A hard drive with at least 50gb of free space for the audio and video files.
The workshop is conducted in English.
**Schedule:**
**Day 1:**
Saturday March 21st - 09:00 - 16:00
* The basics of visual storytelling
* What it takes to direct
* Camerawork on set
* How to use lighting to set a mood
* How to record audio
* Open discussion of working on set
* Q&A
**Day 2:**
Sunday March 22nd - 09:00 - 16:00
* Practical exercises using our camera, lighting and sound equipment
* Everyone gets to work with all the gear
* Homework for Day 3 & 4
* Q&A
**Day 3:**
Saturday March 28th - 09:00 - 16:00
* Creating a shot list, storyboarding, and camera diagrams
* Lighting diagrams for the different scenes
* Shooting plan for Day 4
* Further work with camera, lighting, and audio gear
* Q&A
**Day 4: Shoot Day!**
Sunday May 29h - 09:00 - 16:00
* Working with actors
* How to work on set
* Shooting the script as a group
* Everyone gets to perform all roles
* Quick review of footage
* Downloading of footage to drives
* Q&A
**About the Workshop Leader:**
Hi, I’m Alex DePew and I have been working in the film industry for over 19 years and have led several filmmaking workshops, many of which have been here in Berlin. I absolutely love teaching newbies the ropes and I get tons of joy when I see someone light up as they make a connection between what I am teaching and something they have seen in a movie. When a student then applies that knowledge to their own film, it is a thing of beauty.
Filmmakers & Movie Nerds Meetup #171
Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) ♥️
Would you like to meet some like-minded filmmakers? Start a project? Or do you need help with a movie you are currently working on? Are you new in the city and you'd like to meet people tinkering with movies?
**Then you should join us!**
We meet every Sunday. It’s important to us that we get to know each other in person. To create a community of connected people, work, learn and grow together. For film making you need a crew of reliable people with a positive can-do-attitude. This is the place to find them.
Together, we will talk about these topics:
* What you are currently working on
* What you need help with
* What would you like to help with
* What you you would like to learn
This is event is great for:
* filmmakers
* movie nerds
* writers
* camera operators
* editors
* actors
* sound recorders
* composers
* gaffers
* producers
We are limiting the amount of people, so we can have a structured introduction and discussion. After that we get together loosely with some drinks and chats. And then we mostly go for dinner with a couple of us.
**Important information**:
*To sustain and grow this amazing community, we started a member contribution that is due every month. The money we collect is used solely for the purpose of the community. Of course you can come once or twice without contributing to check us out!*
Screenwriting Focus Group | Filmmakers & Movie Nerds
**🎬 Screenwriters' Meetup Invitation 🎬**
This meetup is for anyone passionate about storytelling—whether you’re a screenwriter, filmmaker, producer, or someone with a great idea looking for the right collaborators. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your screenplay, this is the perfect space to create, collaborate, and refine your work.
In this session, we explore the question **“What is real?”** in the context of **artificial intelligence and humanity**.
The session is structured in three parts. During the first 30 minutes, we will explore the theme together and gather as many perspectives, experiences, observations, and ideas as possible. The next 30 minutes we will write a short story based on the question *“What is real?”*, using artificial intelligence and humanity as our creative framework.
If you have the time beforehand, take a moment to reflect on the theme. What is your personal relationship to artificial intelligence and the question of what is real? How does it feel? What experiences—your own or those of people around you—come to mind? You don’t need to prepare anything in writing. Just come with a clear point of view and a few thoughts you’ve already considered.
In the last hour we will share our stories and explore them together in depth.
cinesonic - Indie Folk Movie Night, with Lisa Akuah in Concert 🎸🎵
Every musician has highs and lows: the struggle to break through, to give one’s all to the craft, to find the time to maintain a personal life, and to evolve one’s sound as an artist are just a few of the challenges that often force musicians to pack up their instruments for good.
At the next cinesonic, folk music takes center stage with a screening of a film which follows a struggling folk singer trying to make it big in 1960s New York City, refusing to give up while facing hardship after hardship.
After the film, we invite guests to remain at the bar for a concert by Lisa Akuah, a Berlin-based singer-songwriter whose atmospheric indie folk drifts between melancholy and delicate hope. With her warm, captivating voice and poetic lyrics, she creates soundscapes that invite stillness and reflection.
💙 Doors open at 3pm
💙 Film screening at 3:30pm
💙 Indie Folk performance by Lisa Akuah at 5:30pm
💙 The bar will remain open after the performance for low key drinks
Entry is donation-based, and we're grateful for whatever you can contribute. RSVP via our event on luma: https://luma.com/kekuqapm
We hope to see you there!
Zeit für Deutsch - German Movie Night + Language Practice 🇩🇪
Liebe Deutschlerner,
Zeit für Deutsch is back for another event aimed at making your language learning experience as fun as possible. On Friday, March 20th we invite you to return to the Zeitgeist Zentrum's cozy classroom-turned-cinema for a little casual language practice and a screening of another all-time classic German film: a 2003 tragicomedy about an East Berlin man who hilariously tries to prevent his mother from finding out about the fall of the Berlin Wall 🤫
As always, before and after the film we will engage in a little casual language practice - no lessons and lectures, just a comfortable space for you to speak as much German as you'd like, and a little collective encouragement to keep on practicing 💪🏽
💜 Doors open at 7:30pm, movie starts at 8pm
💜 Entry is entirely donation-based - suggested donation €10
💜 Film will be shown in Original German, with English Subs
💜 All language levels are welcome!
Register via luma: https://luma.com/31c1wfu5
We hope to see you there!
Laughs & Drinks in an Art Gallery 😍 (Mitte) - Saturday 7PM
**[Reserve on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup)** (<< Required for entry)
**Saturday 7pm in an Art Gallery 😍 (Mitte)**
The perfect blend of art, humour and socialising!
**Laughing is contagious 😃 and has the power to bond people🙌**
Welcome to an event that deserves your presence. We have booked an Art Gallery in Mitte and are showcasing an english comedy show by Prateek (IG: jazz.comedy) and creative game show that brings people together through laughs and conversations. We will be laughing a lot.
**Event Details:**
Art Gallery Opens: 6:30pm
Show starts: 7:15pm
Show ends: 8:30pm
We will let you decide the ticket price.
Pay what you want (at the end of the show).
**This is** **an English language event.**
**We can't wait to see you there!**
**[Reserve Seats on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup)**
**Host/Comedian:**
Prateek Jajoo (IG: jazz.comedy)
Prateek's been on the top comedy stages from Comedy Cellar in NYC to the cool clubs across Europe. Now, imagine a show that takes you on a hilarious journey through Asia, New York City, and Berlin, all through the eyes of an immigrant trying to integrate in different cultures as a local.
IG: @jazz.comedy
**Pay what you want (at the end of the show).**
Poetry in the Park – International Day of Poetry 🌹📖 – Social Butterfly Club 🦋
On the International Day of Poetry, we’re meeting in the Rosengarten at Bürgerpark Pankow to write and share poetry together — in a simple, grounded way.
No stage.
No microphone.
No pressure.
Bring:
* A poem you love
* A journal + pen
We’ll sit on the benches, take time to write, and then gather in a standing circle to share — if we’d like to.
I’ll guide us through a few short writing prompts and we’ll do 2–3 rounds, depending on the group’s energy.
The focus is on presence, listening, and creative expression — not perfection.
Dress warmly — March can still be crisp.
Duration: approx. 75–90 minutes.
Afterwards, whoever wants can join for tea or coffee nearby.
Orga
This meetup is donation based. Your contribution helps keep this community alive and is highly appreciated. You can either contribute in cash or via Buy me a Coffee: [https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar](https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar)
Questions? Check our FAQs:
[https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/](https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/)
Meet your host
I’m Julia — a Berlin local who loves bringing people together. My path went from growing up in a dance school to studying philosophy to working in IT support, and somehow all of that led me here: hosting meetups and creating spaces where people can show up, relax, and connect.
Insta [https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/)
LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/)
About
The Social Butterfly Club 🦋 is a Berlin-based community that has been bringing people together for over three years. Each gathering is part of a larger framework designed to help friendships grow through shared experiences in the city — with a long-term vision of turning Berlin itself into a shared, playful experience.
**Curious to learn more about the Social Butterfly Club?**
You can explore the bigger picture and stay connected here:
[https://social-butterfly-berlin.kit.com/join](https://social-butterfly-berlin.kit.com/join)
Join our Telegram Group:
[https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy](https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy)
Support us with a monthly membership:
[https://steady.page/en/social-butterfly-club/](https://steady.page/en/social-butterfly-club/)
Film Festivals Events Near You
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👩🚀🎬 PROJECT HAIL MARY
**🚀 In a world full of uncertainties, sometimes a leap of faith is the only move left.**
**👋 Hey guys!** Let’s diving into this curious sci-fi tale produced and directed by **Phil Lord** and **Christopher Miller**. The movie is based on the novel **[Project Hail Mary](https://www.geeksundergrace.com/books/review-project-hail-mary/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23139483815&gbraid=0AAAAAqvjQFMYnc3ud9V-P6SSY-qXebUwV&gclid=CjwKCAiAqprNBhB6EiwAMe3yhlboGns-cQO3Mv9lFvsWTJAIiuzsCE9i5o0NSll4xoYqRNMRq343BBoCDP8QAvD_BwE)** by **Andy Weir** (The Martian.) and was a hit back in 2021 blending science, suspense, and humour. **Ryan Gosling** was so drawn to the book, that he jumped on board as producer.
The film follows a man who wakes up on an interstellar spacecraft with no memory of how he got there and soon realises he’s on a mission to save Earth. Definitely something to chat about over drinks and bring to life in a nutshell.
We’ll keep things easygoing with a casual pre-social before heading into the screening together. Afterward, we’ll wrap up with a **[Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/movieroadhouse/)** review and discussion. More details, including timing and location (**very likely in the Tysons area**), will be updated closer to the date.
I've been hearing a lot positive of buzz about the film so far, either way t should be a fun watch!
**See you guys there**
**Jonny**
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👉 **HEADS UP**
* If you **sign up** and later can’t make it, please 🙏 **drop us a quick message** (or change your RSVP) — it really helps with planning. You can also follow me **[@jonnyhideout](https://www.instagram.com/jonnyhideout/)** or our club **[@eventhorizonfilmclub](https://www.instagram.com/eventhorizonfilmclub)** on instagram for fun updates.
🗓 **SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN**
* Coming Soon
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* Join our WhatsApp or Telegram groups (available by request), or hop onto our [WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb73gBj2v1Iky4AX7U2D) or [Telegram Channel ](https://t.me/novafilmclub)for quiet updates without the chat. Whatever you prefer!
🎬 **PLOT DETAILS**
* Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun, and save Earth. An unexpected friendship may be the key.
🎟️ **TICKET INFO & PRICES**
* Coming Soon
📍**VENUE ADDRESS**
* Coming Soon
🔊 **HOW WE ROLL**
* Have fun, be respectful, and no abuse of any kind
* Three-time no-show limit (applies after your first attended event), please update your RSVP if your plans change
* This group is for over-18s only
🌐 **FOLLOW US ONLINE**
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* [Movie Roadhouse London](https://www.meetup.com/movieroadhouse/)
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* [Cosmic Nightmares Book Club London](https://www.meetup.com/cosmicnightmareslondon)
* [Ani-Mates: London Animation & Art Group](https://www.meetup.com/london-motion-design-and-animation-group/?eventOrigin=your_groups)
* [Film & TV Review London](https://www.meetup.com/film-chat/?eventOrigin=your_groups)
Cherry Blossoms in Japan!!! The Golden Triangle-incl. Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka!
Join us on this magical trip to Japan to experience the enchanting allure of spring, where nature paints the landscape with vibrant colors. We chose this season for the unparalleled opportunity to explore some of the country’s most iconic destinations at their best: Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. We will also visit the Japanese Alps with stays in Matsumoto and Kanazawa. Each city boasts unique attractions and seasonal charm that will captivate our senses and leave us with unforgettable memories. A true Meetup Experience!
What is included:
* 3 nights in Tokyo
* 1 night in Matsumoto
* 2 nights in Kanazawa
* 2 nights in Kyoto
* 3 nights in Osaka
* Arrival and Departure Airport Transfers
* Transportation throughout by Coach
* English Speaking guide throughout the itinerary
* Sightseeing tours with admissions fees per itinerary
* Breakfast Daily
* 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Experience:
* Visit to shrines, temples and castles with amazing Spring Blossoms
* The Bullet train-Shinkansen
* Sushi Making Class
* Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
* Maiko Dinner (apprentice geisha)
* Samurai Experience
What is not included:
* International Airfare
* Tips for the guide and driver
* Meals not listed in the itinerary
* Items of personal nature
Japan during spring is a feast for the senses, offering a harmonious blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and urban excitement. We will enjoy it all and this promises to be an unforgettable adventure with our fellow Meetup travelers!
**Land Tour cost $5760 per person, double occupancy**
**(we match roommates for those wishing to share)**
**Solo occupancy additional $1050**
**\*\*\*International Airfare not included\*\*\***
The only way to guarantee your spot for this meetup is a **$400 deposit.**
**[CLICK HERE](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/TB7SYRJPHPT5A) for secure deposit link:**
Upon submitting the deposit, please **[fill out this form](https://forms.gle/toSHuzqVMT92rutL7)**
RSVP to the event with your email to receive additional info.
**RSVP DOES NOT RESERVE YOUR SPOT.**
Deposit is the only way to hold your spot.
**[Click Here for secure deposit link.](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/TB7SYRJPHPT5A)**
Your deposit is fully refundable up to 90 days before the departure.
For airfare and other info on the trip, [click here to message Anna](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)
[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) to fill out our google info request form to receive detailed itinerary.
We believe in good decent social. This event is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective.
[Click Here ](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/299222593)for the main location of this event.
Still have questions? We do a monthly [Q&A Travel Zoom](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/) on all our events
Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us and other attendees.
[Click here for General Policies](https://www.meetup.com/MoreToExplore/events/282719353/) and useful info about our international trips.
We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
[Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
SOT 2000318-10
Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival 2026 | March 19–22
This four-day film festival presents a curated selection of newest Polish films: 9 feature films, 6 shorts, filmmaker Q&As & special guests!
**🇵🇱 The 3rd Annual Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival.** Ticket available via Eventbrite **[HERE](https://bit.ly/46CaNIV)**
Join the Kosciuszko Foundation for the **third edition** of the Washington DC Polish Film Festival, taking place **March 19–22, 2026 at Bethesda Row Cinema**, showcasing the very best of contemporary Polish cinema.
This three-day international film festival presents:
* 🎬 **9 feature films** (one not in competition)
* 🎞 **6 short films**
* 🎤 Filmmaker Q&As
* 🌟 Special guest appearances
* 🏆 Closing awards ceremony
**The Festival opens with the Gala on Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 PM** (by invitations only. Festival Pass holders are invited).
All public screenings take place at
**Landmark's Bethesda Row**
7235 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Tickets and Festival Passes are available now!
KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION MEMBERS ENJOY 25% DISCOUNT ON ALL FESTIVAL TICKETS AND FESTIVAL PASS - use promo code that has been sent to KF Members via email or contact KFDC@thekf.org.
Opening Gala – Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Festival opens with an exclusive **Opening Gala at RIAA** (by invitation only).
We are honored to welcome special guest **Dagmara Domińczyk**, known for her role in the HBO series **Succession**.
During the Gala, she will receive **The KF 2026 Pioneer Award** in recognition of her achievements in international cinema.
Festival Pass holders are invited to attend the Opening Gala.
Additional VIP guests will include acclaimed actors, directors, and cinematographers from Poland and abroad.
## 🎬 Celebrating the Best of New Polish Cinema
Polish cinema is internationally recognized for its visionary directors and award-winning cinematographers — many of whom continue to shape the global film industry, including Hollywood.
This carefully curated program highlights:
* Award-winning premieres
* International festival selections
* Powerful contemporary storytelling
* Emerging voices in Polish filmmaking
Whether you are a foreign film enthusiast, a lover of European cinema, or simply looking for a unique cultural event in the DC area — this festival is not to be missed.
🇵🇱 **The only Polish film festival in the U.S. capital.**
Closing Night – Sunday, March 22, 2026 with announcement of the winners.
## Ticket Options - available via Eventbrite [HERE](https://bit.ly/46CaNIV)
* 🎫 Full Festival Pass (includes Opening Gala invitation)
* 🎟 Individual Screening Tickets
Seating is limited. Early purchase is strongly recommended
Fairfax Flix Night
Fairfax Public Access - *Fairfax's Community Media Station*
FCAC.org
Attention film enthusiasts and content creators,
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 20th at 7pm! We are having our 2nd *Fairfax Flix* short film night!
*Fairfax Flix* is a showcase of independent films with this 2nd edition featuring local filmmakers. Stay tuned for the selected film lineup soon!
We invite you to join us to view creative films, partake in a Q&A session with the filmmakers, and enjoy some popcorn. You won’t want to miss it!
Free for FPA members; $5 at the door for non-members.
**Registration must be completed on Eventbrite**.
RSVP by clicking - [HERE ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fairfax-flix-night-short-films-at-fpa-tickets-1982706781356?aff=oddtdtcreator)
See you there!
FPA-Team
Happy Hour al
TGIF! Come mingle with us.
We will have specials including our notorious Mer-Tini:)
PARKING INFO :
Free parking. However, the event involves drinking and we highly recommend a shared ride or taxi service. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
St. Paddy's Day Celebration @ Rai's Rendezvous!!! ☘️🍻
**It’s St. Paddy’s Day and you KNOW we’re not staying home... especially if Collective is on stage!!! Join us at Rai’s Rendezvous for a night of green drinks, great music, and dancing. Wear your green. Bring your lucky charm. And let’s turn Rai’s into the luckiest party in town.💚🍻🎶**





















