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**🎉 Bollywood New Year’s Eve Party – Berlin 2025 🎉** Ring in 2026 with an unforgettable **Bollywood-themed celebration** filled with color, music, and excitement! Step into a night of vibrant energy, dazzling lights, and festive glamour as we count down to the New Year in true Bollywood style. Join us on **December 31, 2025**, at **Marilyn Moos, Seestrasse 95, 13353 Berlin**. **Doors open at 10 PM**, and the party goes all night! **Expect an immersive experience featuring:** ✨ Spectacular fireworks 🍽️ Delicious food 💃 Energetic dance & Bollywood vibes 🥁 Live dhol to hype the night 🎶 DJ spinning the best Bollywood and party hits 🍹 Signature party drinks Come dressed to impress and get ready for a magical, high-energy night you won’t forget. Let’s welcome the New Year with rhythm, color, and celebration! Note: Entry only with Tickets Buy Tickets- [Click here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bollywood-new-years-eve-party-berlin-2025-tickets-1977204498881?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=1) 👉 Join our WhatsApp group: [Click here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ENtHcDljcynBLLi80A3WxV?mode=ems_copy_t) 👉 Instagram- [Click here](https://www.instagram.com/breakfreeevents_?igsh=dXpkZmZpZmxwYTBo&utm_source=qr)

The New Year's Eve on Drachenberg last year was so much fun that I am offering this event again this year! We will meet outside the east entrance to Nikolassee S-Bahn station on Alemannenstraße (make sure you don't get the entrances mixed up!) and follow the route through Schlachtensee, Krumme Lanke, Grunewaldsee and Hundekehlefenn. After crossing the railway tracks and the AVUS at the Grunewald S-Bahn station, we will walk through the forest to reach the summit of the Drachenberg. Ideally, we will arrive at the top of the hill at midnight, just in time to see the fireworks lighting up the Berlin sky. At 0.45am, we will start our return journey to Heerstraße S-Bahn station. From there, it's just a five-minute train ride to Savigny Platz station and Schwarzes Café, where I've reserved a table. The café staff are prepared to serve us food and drink until at least 3 am. While we will have spectacular views on Drachenberg, please also prepare for unpleasant wind and cold. For this part of the event, it would be useful to bring extra coats, windproof jackets, and hot drinks. Sekt and the like is also welcome! If you need to contact other participants during the hike (for example, to find out where to meet us if you are running late), use the WhatsApp group. (A few hours before the hike, I will privately share the link with all participants to prevent bots from hijacking the group.) For all other purposes, especially socialising and posting photos, please use the Telegram subgroup 'Event Chat & Photos': https://t.me/addlist/KAOk2PA4BDE0ZTY8 . The hike will take place if at least 6 people sign up. As long as there are more than 6 people, you can sign up and cancel as many times as you like. If there are 6 or less people, please avoid cancelling, as this might make the other participants feel insecure about whether the hike will take place (or whether there is something wrong with the hike and they should cancel as well --> [Matthew effect - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_effect)). If there are less than 6 participants, the hike will also take place unless the majority of the participants are in favor of canceling the hike.

**A Vietnamese home-style New Year’s Eve for those spending the night in Berlin.** On New Year’s Eve, many things in Berlin revolve around noise, countdowns, and party plans made weeks in advance. For a homebody like me, I often feel a little out of place. And this year, I suddenly don’t feel like spending the holiday alone. So I’m opening my kitchen for a spontaneous, cozy and low-key New Year’s Eve gathering. **The Story** It was a culture shock for me to realize that New Year’s Eve in Europe doesn’t have a strong family focus. In Vietnam, it does. In my family, New Year’s Eve get-together has never been about showing up when dinner is ready. One family hosts, but everyone helps. We arrive hours early. We cook together, snack in the kitchen, drink a little wine, talk, and catch up. The food is finished before midnight, but we don’t eat yet. At midnight, we gather, make a toast, welcome the new year, and only then do we sit down and eat together. This evening follows that tradition. **What the evening looks like** * **Cooking together** I’ll show you how to make Vietnamese fried spring rolls using my family recipe. If you’re curious, I’ll also share how I prepare other dishes on the menu. * **Year-end reflection** Before eating, we’ll take a short pause to reflect on the year that’s ending. You’ll be invited to write a short letter to yourself for the year ahead. I’ll keep your sealed letter and send it back to you in January, and then remind you to open it one year from now. * **Midnight** We eat and celebrate together after midnight. **The NYE Menu** * **Chả giò chiên** – Vietnamese fried spring rolls *(we’ll roll them together; some will be fried for the night, and if there's leftover, you're welcome to take some home. So don't be shy and bring your Tupperware!)* * **Cánh gà chiên nước mắm tỏi** – garlic fish sauce fried chicken * **Thịt ba rọi quay** – crispy roasted pork belly * A **small, sweet dessert surprise** Drinks (tea, water, & a reasonable casual-drinking amount of wine/beer) are included. No vegan or vegetarian option will be available for this dinner. Stay up to date on future events: 📌 Meetup: https://shorturl.at/oqEOS 📌 Instagram: **@homecookedstories.trang** 📌 WhatsApp (event announcements only): https://lnkd.in/erGdGMYr **Good to Know** 📍 **Location:** Pankow, Berlin (M2 tram stop Prenzlauer Promenade / Am Steinberg — exact address shared after RSVP) 📅 **Date:** Tuesday, December 31, event starts at 8:30PM and meal starts after midnight 💶 **Contribution:** **€40 per person** (includes food, drinks, and the full experience) 👥 **Seats:** Limited to **6 guests** Payment details will be shared after RSVP confirmation.

## 🇪🇸 Español Instagram: @amistades_latinas_berlin 🎟️ **Compra tus entradas aquí:** [Eventbrite – New Year Latino Party](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/new-year-latino-party-tickets-1977807792348) La entrada incluye las 12 uvas, solo podran atender al evento los poseedores de una entrada oficial ( se pedirá en la puerta) 🎆 ¡Acompáñanos este **31 de diciembre desde las 19:00** en **Baerwaldstraße 35 (Kreuzberg)** para despedir el año con **música latina, karaoke, uvas, baile y diversión!** 🎵 Tendremos **zona interior con música en vivo y karaoke**, y también **zona exterior con ambiente relajado** para charlar y celebrar al aire libre. 🍇 A medianoche tomaremos juntos **las 12 uvas** para dar la bienvenida al **2026** con alegría y buena energía. 🍽 Venderemos botanas durante la noche. 🍺 **El bar vende bebidas** – **no se permite traer bebidas de fuera**. 🎤 Karaoke toda la noche 💃 Música latina: cumbia, reggaetón, bachata, salsa y más 🗣️ Intercambio de idiomas (Language Tandem) 🤝 Conoce gente nueva en Berlín 💰 **Entrada anticipada: 5 € (incluye las 12 uvas para la medianoche)** 🎟️ **Compra tus entradas aquí:** [Eventbrite – New Year Latino Party](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/new-year-latino-party-tickets-1977807792348) 💰 **Entrada en puerta: 8 € el día del evento** 📍 Dirección: Baerwaldstraße 35, 10961 Berlin (Kreuzberg) 🌍 ¡Todo el mundo es bienvenido! Energía positiva solamente ✨ *** ## 🇬🇧 English Instagram: @amistades_latinas_berlin Meetup: [meetup.com/amistades-latinas-berlin](https://www.meetup.com/amistades-latinas-berlin) 🎆 Join us this **December 31st from 7:00 PM** at **Baerwaldstraße 35 (Kreuzberg)** for a **Latin New Year’s Eve celebration** with **karaoke, dancing, grapes at midnight, and great vibes!** 🎵 Enjoy our **indoor area with live music and karaoke**, and an **outdoor zone** with a relaxed atmosphere to chat and welcome the new year under the night sky. 🍇 At midnight we’ll share **the 12 grapes** to greet **2026** with joy and good energy. 🍽 Delicious Latin snacks will be available for purchase. 🍺 **Drinks sold at the bar** – **no outside drinks allowed**. 🎤 Karaoke all night 💃 Latin music: cumbia, reggaeton, bachata, salsa & more 🗣️ Language Tandem & casual chats 🤝 Meet new people in Berlin 💰 **Advance ticket: €5 (includes the 12 grapes for midnight)** 🎟️ **Get your tickets here:** [Eventbrite – New Year Latino Party](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/new-year-latino-party-tickets-1977807792348) 💰 **At-the-door entry: €8 on the day of the event** 📍 Address: Baerwaldstraße 35, 10961 Berlin (Kreuzberg) 🌍 Everyone welcome – positive vibes only ✨ *** ## 🇩🇪 Deutsch Instagram: @amistades_latinas_berlin Meetup: [meetup.com/amistades-latinas-berlin](https://www.meetup.com/amistades-latinas-berlin) 🎆 Kommt am **31. Dezember ab 19:00 Uhr** nach **Baerwaldstraße 35 (Kreuzberg)** zur **lateinamerikanischen Silvesterfeier** mit **Karaoke, Tanz, Trauben um Mitternacht und guter Stimmung!** 🎵 Es gibt eine **Innenzone mit Live-Musik und Karaoke** sowie eine **Außenzone** mit entspannter Atmosphäre zum Plaudern und Feiern unter freiem Himmel. 🍇 Um Mitternacht essen wir gemeinsam **die 12 Trauben**, um **2026** mit Freude und positiver Energie zu begrüßen. 🍽 Snacks werden die ganze Nacht über verkauft. 🍺 **Getränke werden an der Bar verkauft** – **eigene Getränke sind nicht erlaubt**. 🎤 Karaoke die ganze Nacht 💃 Lateinamerikanische Musik: Cumbia, Reggaeton, Bachata, Salsa & mehr 🗣️ Sprach-Tandem & neue Leute kennenlernen 🤝 Gemeinsam den Jahreswechsel feiern 💰 **Vorverkauf: 5 € (inklusive der 12 Trauben für Mitternacht)** 🎟️ **Tickets hier kaufen:** [Eventbrite – New Year Latino Party](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/new-year-latino-party-tickets-1977807792348) 💰 **Abendkasse: 8 € am Veranstaltungstag** 📍 Adresse: Baerwaldstraße 35, 10961 Berlin (Kreuzberg) 🌍 Alle sind willkommen – nur positive Energie

**The traditional gaming day, returning for 2025.** No plans for Silvester? Don't like loud or large groups, or clubbing? No problem. Let us celebrate Silvester with board gaming, pen & paper roleplaying games, and food and drink. We're starting early with games for kids, then some long-form games in the afternoon, and then switch to shorter games in the evening. **Rough timeline:** 13:00 Kid's board or card games 15:00 Boardgames & RPGs (these will definitely include the now traditional *Land of Og*) 19:00 Pizza! 19:30 More gaming! 23:00 Dinner for One 23:45 Countdown with champagne **We will provide:** * board games * roleplaying games * snacks, drinks, and pizzas * champagne * nosy cats You provide: yourself! (And any specialty drinks or snacks you'd like to share.) As this is at our house, space is limited. We therefore ask you to only mark yourself as attending if you're truly coming, and to update your attendance if you can no longer make it. Similarly, if spaces have run out but you want to attend, please put yourself on the waiting list—there is generally a lot of movement close to the event. Our house is a short bus ride or a \~25 minute walk from S Mahlsdorf, where the S5 connects conveniently to Ostkreuz, Alexanderplatz, and others. If it's the same as previous years, on Silvester the S5 runs every 10 minutes until after 02:00, at which point it switches to every 20 minutes. The 395 bus to S Mahlsdorf runs every 20 minutes, and later switches to the N95 that runs every 30 minutes, so connectivity is pretty good.

Join the Minotaurs Men's Basketball Team on Wednesday at 8pm at an indoor basketball court in Neukolln. We currently have two teams, one in Bezirkliga and one in FBL. We are looking for new players to add to the teams so come by to play together and meet. Please send a message to the event organizer if you are interested in coming.

## "Ich kann nicht malen! Du möchtest malen, aber traust dich nicht? Freude an Farben, an einer kreativen Auszeit, mehr braucht es nicht zum Malen. Es ist wie einzutauchen in die eigene Farbwelt, denn es ist alles da! Da bei mir nicht gegenständlich gemalt wird, fällt es super leicht zu starten und sich den Farben und dir anzuvertrauen. Es entstehen wunderbare, farbenfrohe Bilder. Intuarts Malkurse (fast) immer Freitags ab 17.30 bis 20.00 Uhr oder Samstags ab 10.30 bis 13.00 Uhr

**Step right up for a fortune-telling experience that's barely accurate, but definitely unforgettable.** Magdalena, the "fortune teller", combines a crystal ball, questionable predictions and a healthy dose of dark humour in a show that's as absurd as it is entertaining. Described by the 'Scotsman' (top newspaper in the UK) as 'unexpected, clever, ridiculous but great stuff, crystal ball and all', this interactive comedy has left audiences worldwide laughing and wondering what just happened. Some say it's life-changing, others call it pure nonsense-but no one escapes without a few laughs, some spirit summoning and answers you probably didn't want. **Sold out run in Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025** Reserve your seat for just €2, and at the end of the show, you decide what it was worth (suggested contribution: €10-15). Reservations are held until 10 minutes before the show starts. This is a paid show—you just get to choose how much to pay. **Make sure to reserve your ticket [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-01-accurate-english-comedy-night-tickets-1979161538439?aff=meetup)** Door open- 20:00 Show starts- 20:15

**🎟️ Get your tickets here: [https://fienta.com/funnyfortunesberlinjan2026?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event](https://fienta.com/funnyfortunesberlinjan2026?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event)** **Stand-up comedy meets live tarot reading! Berlin’s 1st & original tarot & comedy show** ✨ In a show that's completely improvised, anything can happen! In this special show, comedian & host Žana Fejzić (BIH/USA) and professional tarot reader Nisrine (LBN) seek to help you answer life's most difficult questions: Are they ghosting you or are they just lost and hungover in Berghain? 😵‍💫 Should you quit your start-up job to start DJing? 💽 Will you ever find an apartment with an Anmeldung? 📋 **🔮 HOW TO PARTICIPATE:** When booking your ticket, simply answer "yes" when asked if you'd like to be entered into the raffle for a live tarot reading. The night of the show you'll be given a raffle number. If your number gets chosen, you get to go up on stage for your live tarot reading! **Participation is always optional**: if you change your mind and don't want to go up, we'll simply choose the next number. **🗓️ WHEN:** Friday, 2. January Show begins 22:00 Doors open 21:30 **📍 WHERE:** Z-Bar Bergstrasse 2 10115 Berlin **🎟️ TICKETS:** Starting from €13 when booked online €16 at the door, cash or card (subject to availability) **💁🏼‍♀️ ABOUT ŽANA (BIH/USA):** Born in Bosnia, raised in Florida, and living in Berlin, Žana’s comedy mirrors her eclectic cultural background and is best described as Balkan pessimism battling delusional American positivity sprinkled in with reggaeton flair. Within 5 months of starting comedy she became a finalist in the 2022 Berlin New Stand Up Awards and is now hosting & producing shows in Berlin & across Europe. **She was nominated for Manchester’s Women in Comedy Festival Awards as Best Newcomer in 2024 and has opened in English & Spanish for a variety of comedians across Europe in such as Dragos Christian, Dwayne Perkins, Rob Anderson, Elena Gabrielle & Silvia de Frente.** You can catch her perform regularly in Berlin to hear her fresh take on the absurdity of immigration laws, her Balkan background, and growing up in Florida. Žana hosts & produces themed & interactive comedy shows in Berlin & beyond, such as the Berlin Comedy Dating Game Show, Funny Fortunes (a comedy & live tarot reading show), Comedy Confessions (an introvert-friendly themed interactive comedy show), Petty Problems (a comedy mock trial show), & more. **She has performed in 40 cities across 18 countries and all of her shows are 100% self-produced. Thanks for supporting an independent artist!** [www.zanafejzic.com](http://www.zanafejzic.com/) [YouTube](http://youtube.com/@ZanaFejzic) [Instagram](http://instagram.com/zanafejzic) [TikTok](http://tiktok.com/@zanafejziccomedy) **💁🏻‍♀️ FEATURING TAROT READER NISRINE (LBN):** Hailing from a lineage of herbalists and mystics, Nisrine spent her childhood in the valleys of Mount Lebanon conversing with ghosts, and her adult life attempting to evade them. Nearly named "Kawkab Najem" (Planet Star in Arabic) by her grandfather, Nisrine grew up with an inherent sense of seeing beyond the visible and hearing the unspoken, like a self-fulfilling prophecy. Having discovered astrology and tarot during her youth, she plunged into books and seminars, sharpening her grasp of these arts to unlock the secrets of the universe and figure out if her crush likes her back. Today, she resides in Berlin. A corporate girlie by day, bartender by night, and a planet whisperer by twilight, Nisrine uses her unique blend of gifts, tarot, and astrology to guide herself and others towards not ignoring the red flags and maybe living their best lives. **🎟️ Get your tickets here: [https://fienta.com/funnyfortunesberlinjan2026?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event](https://fienta.com/funnyfortunesberlinjan2026?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event)**

Für Mitglieder von Text Collective Berlin ist die Teilnahme an dieser Veranstaltung kostenlos. Nicht-Mitglieder werden um eine Spende von zehn Euro gebeten. Weitere Informationen zur Mitgliedschaft auf: https://textcollective.de Es handelt sich um einen moderierten Workshop. Kreative Schreibübung mit anschließender Diskussion zum Erfahrungsaustausch, Inspiration und Motivation zu sammeln.

Meet up and join other people in Berlin 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. This week we're heading to Brewdog mitte (see link to location). Looking forward to seeing you there! Look out for the "Meetup Saturday Social" signs on tables. 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 \(@siphappens\.berlin\)

The topic for January is "Chemistry" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

We're collaborating with Westerville Queer Collective to gather supplies and pack care packages. Head over to their event page to [register](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-wroejsfn/events/312453970/) officially. We’ll be assembling care packages with food, warm weather supplies, recreational items like books, and resource guides for local unhoused folks. Packages will then be delivered to HEER2SERVE, local nonprofit that has weekly “serves”, when they go out into local encampment areas and deliver needed items and food. Our care packages will be a part of that. WQC will supply containers and food items for the care packages. So this time we are primarily focusing on gathering donations for keeping warm, including up to 50 of the following items: Clean or new socks, hats, scarves and gloves Handwarmers Sanitizing wipes Lighters You are welcome to contribute items or just come and help pack. Leave a comment if you are bringing donations. We can also accept money donations through WQC.

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

Volunteer with Westerville Queer Collective and the Neurospicy Meetup to build care packages for local unhoused folks, which will be distributed throughout local camps and neighborhoods via Heer2Serve (501c3). Will you donate any items? If so, comment what will you bring Please make sure clothing items are clean and if you’re donating food, ready to be eaten without a stove or microwave. We expect to assemble around 50-100 packages, so if you’ll purchase items, please consider that amount (ie bulk individually packaged candies etc.). Fun and interesting book or entertainment item donation also welcome! Package assembly will take place on January 17th from 10-12 am. Location TBA but will be in Westerville, Ohio.

We’ll be reading Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldtree this month! We recommend readingading “Bookshops and Bonedust” and “Legends and Lattes” before reading Brigands and Breadknives.

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia