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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
Juega y socializa en español
¿Te apetece pasar una tarde agradable jugando a juegos de mesa y conociendo gente nueva en un ambiente relajado y cercano? Este encuentro está pensado precisamente para eso: socializar, conectar y pasarlo bien, sin importar si ya conoces los juegos o si es tu primera vez en el grupo.
¿Qué tipo de juegos jugamos?
Elegimos juegos accesibles, dinámicos y sociales, no solo juegos largos o complicados. Por ejemplo:
Juegos rápidos y ligeros como 6 nimmt!, Love Letter o Sushi Go
Juegos de interacción y risas como Codenames, Dixit o Exploding Kittens
Juegos de deducción social como The Resistance, Salem o Werewolves
Y, si apetece, algún juego un poco más estratégico, siempre explicado con calma
No importa si es tu primera vez en el grupo: explicamos las reglas y elegimos juegos accesibles para que todo el mundo se sienta cómodo desde el principio. El juego es solo la excusa para socializar y conectar de forma natural.
Un espacio seguro y diverso
Solemos ser un grupo diverso, abierto y con muy buen rollo, donde se respeta a todo el mundo. Queremos crear un entorno amable, sin juicios, en el que cualquiera pueda sentirse a gusto.
️ En español (o para practicarlo)
Si hablas español o te apetece practicarlo en un entorno amable y natural, estarás más que bienvenida/o. El grupo suele estar formado por personas de distintos orígenes y niveles, y la comunicación fluye de manera relajada.
Si te apetece conocer gente de forma tranquila, sin presión y con los juegos como punto de encuentro, este plan es para ti.
¡Te esperamos!
Nota: se solicitará a los participantes una donación voluntaria de 2€ para gastos de organización y compra de juegos.
Mastering technical communication for FLINTA professionals
Ready to own the room? Communication is the ultimate bridge between writing great code and building a great career. Join us and our host WBS CODING SCHOOL for an evening dedicated to visibility, growth, and community.
Please not that the signup will be handled through this form:
https://3vgdb.share.hsforms.com/28orDpogORG6uD77A7pDFDA
**🗓️ Agenda**
6:00: Arrival and networking
6:15: Welcome and Intro
Panel Discussion: Navigating communication challenges
Workshop: Communicating Information Effectively by Aya Port
8.30pm: Wrapping up and networking
**Panel Discussion:**
We’re bringing together a powerhouse panel of experts to discuss how to navigate communication challenges in technical environments with confidence:
● **Alina Eckert,** Head of Organisational Development at Staffbase
● **Bohdana Saprun**, Senior Product Manager & Product Owner at DocMorris
● **Anna Varosyan**, Vice President of Engineering at Affinidi
● Moderated by: **Sarah Wachs** ofEmpowered in Tech
**Workshop: Communicating Information Effectively**
How well can you teach others? In the tech world, we are always learning new things, and in turn teaching others. But explaining to novices what we already know well can be a challenge in itself. Whether you’re onboarding a new team member, demonstrating your product to clients, or communicating with other teams in your company, you need to able to articulate your knowledge clearly for them to be able to learn and retain it.
In this workshop, we’ll focus on how to communicate your knowledge and expertise effectively, in whichever format it may be. You’ll learn an easy framework for considering your audience, what they know and what they need, and structuring your information based on proven best practice in adult education.
**Aya Port**
As a seasoned and enthusiastic instructional designer and eLearning developer, Aya specializes in designing quality bespoke, self-paced eLearning courses for highly-experienced professional audiences. Drawn to the challenge of creating engaging and effective online training, she uses her skills and creativity to unpack complex topics and create courses learners love.
**🍕 Food and Drinks**
There will be food and beverages sponsored by our host WBS Coding School.
📍**About WBS Coding School**
WBS CODING SCHOOL is an award-winning provider of modern tech bootcamps. We teach people to code, to design, to create, to analyse – and to think like tech professionals. We believe that the tech industry should not be a restrictive club for the few, but a realm of opportunity open to everyone. Together we empower the diverse tech talents of tomorrow by guiding to knowledge and fostering personal growth
**☂️ About the FLINTA label**
This event is labeled as FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) as we make it a mission to empower women and other underrepresented minorities in the tech community.
💗 **Code of Conduct**
We are dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming experience for everyone who participates in our events.
By attending our event, you agree to the Berlin Code of Conduct: https://berlincodeofconduct.org/en
📸 **Media Consent**
We may be taking photos of this event for social media posts. If you do not want to be photographed, please let the organizers at the event know. We will make sure to respect your privacy.
👋 **About Empowered in Tech**
We are a local community in Berlin dedicated to empowering FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) people to excel in their tech journey. Our events offer study groups, technical workshops, hackathons, networking events, panel discussions, lightning talks, and social events. Stay in touch with the community!
Join our Slack:
[https://bit.ly/EmpoweredInTechSlack](https://bit.ly/EmpoweredInTechSlack)
From Talent to Tech: Explore Scholarship Program at Our Berlin Event
📍 **Join us in Berlin! Food & drinks are on us 😉**
We’re Startupistan, an NGO in Germany, and we’re hosting an in-person event to introduce our work, share our mission, and showcase our tech scholarship programs.
✨ Meet the team, learn about our Google AI & SAP scholarship programs, and connect with others interested in tech careers.
📅 **10 March \| 18:00**
🔗 **[Save your spot now!](https://perspectivefunnel.co/64cbc4d1baec8d0014d4cef3/699d81bd32b1cf693029ccb0/)**
🔗[ ](https://www.startupistan.org/)**[Startupistan.org](https://www.startupistan.org/)**
Speak up, scale up: Mastering tech communication for FINTA professionals
Ready to own the room? Communication is the ultimate bridge between writing great code and building a great career. Join **WBS CODING SCHOOL** and **Empowered in Tech** for an evening dedicated to visibility, growth, and community.
👉 **Register here:** https://3vgdb.share.hsforms.com/28orDpogORG6uD77A7pDFDA
We’re bringing together a powerhouse panel of experts to discuss how to navigate technical environments with confidence:
* **Alina Eckert**, Head of Organisational Development at **Staffbase**
* **Bohdana Saprun**, Senior Product Manager & Product Owner at **DocMorris**
* **Anna Varosyan**, Vice President of Engineering at **Affinidi**
* Moderated by: **Sarah Wachs**, Co-Founder of **Empowered in Tech**
Following the panel, **Aya Port**, Instructional Designer at **Catalyst eLearning Design**, will lead an interactive workshop on **"The Art of Clarity"**. You’ll learn to translate complex technical info into impactful narratives – a vital skill for any tech professional. We’ll wrap up with a networking session to forge real connections over shared experiences.
Food and drinks will be available, so you can focus on connecting and leveling up together.
👉 **Register here:** https://3vgdb.share.hsforms.com/28orDpogORG6uD77A7pDFDA
**Event Details:**
* **Date:** Tuesday, March 10th
* **Time:** 18:00 – 21:00
* **Location:** Cuvrystraße 1, 10997 Berlin
**Note:** To foster a candid and supportive space, this event is specifically designed for **FINTA** (Female, Inter, Non-Binary, Trans, and Agender) individuals.
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**About WBS CODING SCHOOL**
Empowering ambitious minds to conquer the tech world. Since 2019, we’ve been breaking barriers to make tech careers accessible to everyone. From AI, Data, UX/UI to AI Software Development, our expert-led courses teach skills that matter. But we’re more than just a school – we’re a thriving community where passion meets opportunity. Ready to launch your future? Join us and build the career you deserve.
Buddy Program Meetup
for **LGBTQIA+**
**[free event with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/buddyprogram-meetup/w11-2026/)**
Welcome to our second “we are village” Buddy Program event. Buddy Program is a community project that helps queer people in Berlin find a supportive community to navigate the city, discover hidden gems, and build genuine friendships.
At this welcome event, we will introduce our Buddy Program and we will provide you with an opportunity to meet other queer people who share your interests and passions.
We will have some fun games and provide room for genuine connections to form.
**More about the program**
The Buddy Program was created for queer people living in Berlin. Whether you’re new to Berlin or a long-time local who loves sharing your city. Or if you’re already settled but you’d like to “step up” your relationships and engage on a deeper level. The Buddy Program values deep connections, meaningful conversations, and community care.
By combining in-person meetups, online interaction through the **we are village** app, and interest-based matching, the program creates a space for mutual support, deeper connection, and a sense of solidarity.
**I’m not a new arrival to Berlin but I’d love to share my tips and tricks about Berlin!**
Everyone, regardless of their experience, is welcome. Our first goal is to connect people.
**General information**
Language: This event will be in German and/or English depending on participant needs.
**Cost**: This event is free of charge.
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**[kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/buddyprogram-meetup/w11-2026)**
Willkommen zu unserem zweiten „we are village“ Buddy-Programm-Event. Wir werden einige lustige Spiele spielen und Raum für echte Verbindungen schaffen.
**Mehr über das Programm**
Das Buddy-Programm wurde für queere Menschen in Berlin ins Leben gerufen. Egal, ob du neu in Berlin bist oder schon lange hier lebst und deine Stadt gerne mit anderen teilst. Oder vielleicht bist du bereits angekommen, möchtest aber deine Beziehungen vertiefen. Das Buddy-Programm schätzt tiefe Verbindungen, bedeutungsvolle Gespräche und Gemeinschaftspflege.
Durch eine Kombination aus persönlichen Treffen, Online-Interaktion über die we are village App und interessenbasiertem Matching schafft das Programm einen Raum für gegenseitige Unterstützung, tiefere Verbindungen und ein Gefühl der Solidarität.
Ich bin zwar kein Neuankömmling in Berlin, aber ich würde gerne meine Tipps und Tricks über Berlin teilen!
Jeder, unabhängig von seiner Erfahrung, ist willkommen. Unser erstes Ziel ist es, Menschen zu verbinden.
**Hinweise**
**Sprache**: Dieses Event wird je nach Teilnehmerbedürfnissen auf Englisch und/oder Deutsch sein.
**Kosten**: Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.
March Members Talk Evening
**SignUps on [LUMA](https://luma.com/wf99go3k) Only**
[https://luma.com/wf99go3k](https://luma.com/wf99go3k)
Hi PyLadies Berlin! In this members' talks evening held in-person and online, we will have an introduction from our sponsor Blacklane and some very insightful talks 🥳
**💡Erica Wolf - Queer coding**
There are different meanings of Queer Coding. I will focus on the meaning grounded in Critical Theory and how Python, specifically, addresses this idea.
**Level:** Experience of Python is not required
👩💻 Erica Wolf is a transgender woman, who escaped the political Dystopia of the USA in 2023. She has been writing Python for 20+ years and got to go through a painful transition from 2.7 to 3.X (I still always format my PRINT and RETURN statements wrong). She got an MS in Geographical Information Science (Make maps with computers) in the USA Currently, she is a Mentor/Coach for FLINTA people who have found themselves as leaders in Tech Startups.
**💡Lisa Johannsen - Crypto Bot**
She will introduce my CryptoBot project, which combines real-time data processing, machine learning, and scalable system design. By comparing historical price data with live streaming data, the model predicts price movements and determines whether to buy or hold.
**Level:** Intermediate Developer
👩💻 Lisa Johannsen is a Diplom Engineer from Berlin working as a Data Engineer. She enjoys building reliable and scalable data systems, while finding the right balance between automation, trust in data, and human expertise. For her, the best data solutions come from combining solid engineering with critical thinking and real-world context.
**💡Maya Öykü Gümüs - Navigating Technical Interviews: Lessons From Both Sides**
In this talk, I share my journey from being a tech candidate and an interviewer, offering a behind-the-scenes perspective on the hiring process in 2026. Drawing from experiences on both sides of the table, I’ll break down how technical interviews are structured today, what companies are really evaluating, and how expectations have evolved. Attendees will gain practical insights into modern tech hiring trends, common pitfalls, and how to approach interviews with greater clarity and confidence—whether as candidates or future interviewers.
**Level:** Experience of Python is not required
👩💻 Speaker introduction
\*\*[✨](https://emojipedia.org/sparkles/) Blacklane\*\* our wonderful host.
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📆 Agenda
18h30 Doors open
19h10 Community Announcements
19h20 Welcome from our sponsor
19h30 **Erica Wolf - Queer coding**
19h40 **Lisa Johannsen - Crypto Bot**
20h20 Short break
20h30 **Öykü Gümüs - From Candidate to Interviewer: Understanding Tech Hiring in 2026**
21h00 Networking
21h30 See You Next Time! :D
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❓ Can men attend ❓
Everyone is welcome. :)
If you identify as someone well-represented in open source and in tech, please be mindful of the space and privileges you have, and use it to support others.
[🎥](https://emojipedia.org/movie-camera/) This hybrid event will be streamed on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@PyLadiesBerlin](https://www.youtube.com/@PyLadiesBerlin)
🍕 There will be food and drinks (with vegetarian and vegan options thanks to our sponsor)
🤝 By attending our online event, you agree to the PyLadies Code of Conduct: https://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/
📧 Contact
Interested in speaking at one of our events? Have a good idea for a Meetup? Get in touch with us at berlin@pyladies.com
💬 Find us on the PyLadies Global workspace:
1. https://slackin.pyladies.com enter your email address.
* Accept the email invitation
2. Go to workspace https://pyladies.slack.com
3. Join channel #city-berlin, #germany, #jobs-europe
Society Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Green or Greenwashed?
Not everything labelled “sustainable” truly is.
Join Impact Grid e.V, Berlin for an interactive youth-centred dialogue exploring greenwashing, transparency, and the future of authentic sustainability.
What to Expect
· Understanding greenwashing and why it matters
· Interactive “spot the greenwashing” exercises
· Open dialogue on responsibility and trust
· Informal networking
🎟️ Attendance is free of charge, but spots are limited. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and a certificate of attendance will be issued to participants.
👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNazpwGySabdsNc_AQkOZXT3ixZfvaoApcDRTj9QZNxHnbzA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110004957302008616058
#GuardiansOfTruth #Greenwashing #Disinformation #Misinformation
#ThinkBeforeYouShare #FakeNews #FactChecking #Erasmus+ #EU
Heartcore: Social Hangout For Lovers of Emo, Post-Hardcore and Metalcore 🖤
***This is Heartcore:*** For fans of post‑hardcore, metalcore, and the emo‑soaked places in between. **A warm place for the heart shaped ones :)**
We're meeting at HOME bar, our community home, at least once a month to hang out, exchange new music, and make new friends. Attention please! This time we are meeting at **Roderich** instead :)
Join us for a beer and tell us all about your favourite bands and why they matter to you so much.
Roderich is a small bar and we will be sitting upstairs. We also have a telegram group, so you can keep in contact with everyone :)
Can’t wait to see you there, heart-shaped friends! 🖤✨
When our favorite artists and thinkers disappoint us
**Experimental Discussion**
**Please note that we invite people through different channels, so there are more attendees than you can see here :)**
Have you ever been disappointed in an artist, a thinker or a public figure who was actually important to you?
In this discussion, we want to reflect on how we deal with moments when art or ideas that matter to us are suddenly poisoned by something we learn about the people who made them.
This is a version of the old question „Can you separate the art from the artist?“. However, in this discussion I’d love for us to focus on our personal experience rather than debating how society should deal with art we don’t personally care about.
In this event, we’ll use experimental methods to structure our conversation and encourage insightful exchange.
Find out more in the FAQ below, or [send us an email](mailto:info@diskussions-experiment.de) if you have any questions!
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**FAQ**
***What can I expect from the event?***
Each event is a an experiment so it’s difficult to predict exactly how it will play out or feel.
Our intention is always to create a space where conversations unfold more mindfully, relaxed, and insightful than they would in an unmoderated setting. To achieve this, we experiment with different rules, which may work better or worse at times :)
In any case, it’s always worth sticking around for a while after the moderated part – our participants are lovely, and it’s a great additional opportunity to exchange ideas
***Who is this event for?***
This event is for anyone who is curious about the topic and/or the method.
We aim to create spaces where people of all ages, identities, and backgrounds feel welcome.
You don’t need to prepare anything, have strong opinions, or be extroverted to take part.
***Do I have to actively participate, or can I just listen?***
It’s perfectly fine to just listen. You can decide for yourself at any time how active you want to be and will not be asked to speak. However, there might be a name round as well as breakout groups, i.e. short segments in which all participants talk in groups of 2-3 people. You do not have to participate in these; you can use the time for a break instead.
***What’s the duration of the event?***
Each event lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours. Feel welcome to stay a bit longer to finish the snacks, chat with other participants, and deepen the conversation.
***Is the venue wheelchair accessible?***
The venue is on the ground floor and accessible with wheelchairs. However, there are unfortunately no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms!
***What is "The Discussion Experiment"***
The Discussion Experiment is an ongoing series of events through which we continuously test methods that foster more meaningful and inspiring group conversations.
Among other things, we experiment with techniques that slow down discussions, improve clarity, and support participants in expressing their ideas more effectively.
Read more about it on the [main page.](https://diskussions-experiment.de/en/home/) This project is run by [Igor Don](http://www.linkedin.com/in/igor-don) and Maria Scholze.
#5 social reading club – Kreuzberg · Tempelhof (DE)
**Come together. Read. Talk about it.**
Vielleicht liest du viel und vermisst Gespräche darüber.
Vielleicht hast du Lust, neue Menschen kennenzulernen – in einem entspannten, ungezwungenen Rahmen.
Lesen verbindet, und genau dafür ist dieser Club gedacht.
Dieser *Social Reading Club* ist für Menschen, die gern lesen und sich genau das wünschen: mehr Zeit dafür – und Raum für Austausch mit anderen, die das genauso fühlen.
Wir treffen uns in einem Café am **Platz der Luftbrücke in Kreuzberg**.
Nicht als klassischer Buchclub mit Vorgaben oder Pflichtlektüre, sondern als gemeinsames Innehalten: jede\*r liest für sich, egal ob Zeitung, dicker Roman oder Sachbuch. Im eigenen Tempo. Danach kommen wir ins Gespräch – ganz natürlich, ohne Erwartung.
Dein Handy kannst du dabei weglegen – ich behalte die Zeit für dich im Blick.
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**So sieht ein Treffen aus**
Der Vormittag besteht aus **einer Leseeinheit**. Wir kommen an, bestellen etwas und richten uns ein. Dann lesen wir, zusammen, in Stille – konzentriert, jede\*r für sich. Zum Abschluss gibt es ein lockeres Kennenlernen und Austauschen – über das, was wir gerade lesen, und das, was es bei uns auslöst: Gedanken, Eindrücke, Stellen, die hängen geblieben sind.
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**ℹ️ Hinweise**
* Wir treffen uns in einem Café und sind dort normale Gäste. Also plane bitte ein, dort etwas zu bestellen.
* Die Teilnahme selbst ist vorerst kostenlos.
* Als kleinen Ausgleich für die Organisation und um die monatlichen Meetup-Gebühren zu decken, freue ich mich über eine **kleine** **Spende** (Richtwert: 2 € bis 5 €) – gerne vor Ort in **bar** oder per **PayPal**.
* Eine Vorbereitung ist nicht erforderlich. Alles, was du tun musst, ist, etwas zum Lesen mitzubringen.
* Die Treffen finden auf Deutsch statt. 🇩🇪
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**🗓️ Agenda**
**11:00 Uhr** Ankommen, Einrichten & etwas bestellen
**11:15 – 12:30 Uhr** Stille Leseeinheit (konzentriertes Lesen, jede\*r für sich – gerne Kopfhörer mitbringen, falls es im Café etwas voller wird)
**12:30 – 13:30 Uhr** Austausch, Kennenlernen & Ausklang
Sunday Afternoon LW + ACX Meetup
If you’re reading this, you’re invited. Please don't hesitate to come even if you feel awkward about it, even if you're not "the typical ACX reader", even if you're worried people won't like you, etc.
Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+2-6QId-rIOczNWIy
Location is the Espresso House coffee shop near Nordbahnhof, the same one where we have been before.
[Espresso House](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.533104%2C%2013.387528)
Gartenstraße 85-87 · Berlin
BitDevs Bitcoin Socratic Seminar Berlin
**BitDevs Bitcoin Socratic Seminar Berlin @ c-base Raumstation**
Join us for our monthly interactive **[Bitcoin Socratic Seminar](https://bitdevs.berlin)** in Berlin! We’ll start with pizza and beer (sponsored by [Ordimint.com](https://ordimint.com)), followed by deep-dive discussions on the most interesting *technical* developments in Bitcoin from the past month. Participation by everyone is highly encouraged!
Our goal is to foster lively discussion, knowledge sharing, and debate. In the weeks leading up to the event, participants gather topics such as:
* New research papers
* New BIPs and BOLTs
* Network statistics
* Technical blog posts
* Mailing list and Delving Bitcoin threads
* Pull requests and updates from key repos (Bitcoin Core, LND, Core Lightning, Eclair, BDK, rust-bitcoin, LDK, Electrum, …)
Each topic is briefly introduced by our moderators and then discussed before moving on. The full list of links will be published at [bitdevs.berlin](https://bitdevs.berlin) 1–2 days before the event — please review them in advance to get the most out of the discussion.
**Important details:**
* This event is highly technical — best suited for those with a solid grasp of Bitcoin internals. Curious newcomers are always very welcome, but expect in-depth conversations (see the former topics at [bitdevs.berlin](https://bitdevs.berlin)).
* Chatham House Rule applies: you may share what was discussed, but not who said it. No livestream, no photos, no recordings.
* The evening begins with food and networking; people often stay after the seminar to keep talking.
**Co-hosted by:**
* [Felix](https://x.com/FelixWeis)
* [Freerk](https://x.com/freerko)
* [Fabian](https://x.com/fjahr)
For background on the idea of BitDevs Socratic Seminars, see [this article](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/op-ed-want-to-learn-about-bitcoin-try-a-local-socratic-seminar).
Fimlscreening in Babylon Berlin „Nanoplastics. Threat to Life“ EN/DE
EN: **Film Screening at Babylon Berlin**
**“Nanoplastics – Threat to Life”**
March 7 \| 2:00–6:30 PM
This documentary explores one of the most urgent environmental and public health issues of our time: micro- and nanoplastics — invisible, yet already present in our environment and even in our bodies.
Nanoplastics affect our health, ecosystems, and climate processes. The film brings together current scientific findings and highlights what makes nanoplastics particularly dangerous: their ability to accumulate electrostatic charge — a largely overlooked factor with far-reaching consequences.
🧬 What impact does this have on our health?
🌍 What does this mean for our future?
A global environmental problem that urgently requires societal responses.
🎬 Language: English with German subtitles
A discussion and Q&A session will follow the screening.
🎟 Free admission
📩 Please register in advance
📍 Address: Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 30, 10178 Berlin (Mitte, opposite the Volksbühne)
Link to the free tickets at Babylon Berlin: https://babylonberlin.eu/film/9776-nanoplastik-die-unsichtbare-lebensgefahr?highlight=WyJuYW5vcGxhc3RpayJd
DE: Filmvorführung im Babylon Berlin
„Nanoplastik – Die unsichtbare Lebensgefahr“ (Nanoplastics. Threat to Life)
Am 7.03. von 14:00–18:30 Uhr
Die Dokumentation beleuchtet eines der dringendsten Umwelt- und Gesundheitsthemen unserer Zeit: Mikro- und Nanoplastik – unsichtbar, aber längst in unserer Umwelt und sogar in unserem Körper angekommen.
Nanoplastik beeinflusst unsere Gesundheit, Ökosysteme und Klimaprozesse. Der Dokumentarfilm fasst aktuelle wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zusammen und zeigt, was Nanoplastik besonders gefährlich macht: seine Fähigkeit, elektrostatische Ladung zu akkumulieren, ein bislang wenig beleuchteter Faktor mit weitreichenden Auswirkungen.
🧬 Welche Auswirkungen hat das auf unsere Gesundheit?
🌍 Was bedeutet das für unsere Zukunft?
Ein globales Umweltproblem, das dringend gesellschaftliche Antworten braucht.
🎬 Sprache: Englisch mit deutschen Untertiteln
Im Anschluss gibt es eine Diskussions- und Fragerunde.
🎟 Der Eintritt ist frei.
📩Um kurze Voranmeldung wird gebeten.
📍 Adresse: Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 30, 10178 Berlin (Mitte, gegenüber der Volksbühne)
Link zu den freien Tickets im Babylon Berlin: https://babylonberlin.eu/film/9776-nanoplastik-die-unsichtbare-lebensgefahr?highlight=WyJuYW5vcGxhc3RpayJd
Society Events Near You
Connect with your local Society community
Humanist Program: Fighting the Efforts to Insert Religion into Public Education
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association:
They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other church–state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEA’s early wins and hard lessons, what we’re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape — and practical ways to get involved.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
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The formal presentation will start at noon
Oscar International Nominee: SIRAT at the Gateway Film Center
Join us as we get together to see SIRAT, an Oscar-nominated Best International Film from Spain that follows a father, accompanied by his son, goes looking for his missing daughter in North Africa. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: A father, accompanied by his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco while searching for his daughter who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. As their search continues, the journey forces them to confront their own limits. The film is directed by Oliver Laxe and stars Sergi Lopez, Bruno Nunez Arjona and Richard Bellamy.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww-IXHXvS70
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: SIRAT has already won numerous awards, including 4 at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, along with the Chicago, Montclair and Toronto International Film Festivals! It also earned a whopping 11 nominations at the 40th Goya Awards, including Best Film and Director, and was nominated for Best International Feature Film and Best Sound at this year’s Academy Awards. The film is earning a stellar 92% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes which calls it “an unforgettable exercise in tension” and “a brutal reminder that the journey can be more important than the destination.”
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and we’ll meet inside the upstairs lobby between 6:40 and 6:50pm. Super Tuesday ticket price is just $6.50 (including online fee)! Advance ticket purchase is advised (via Gateway website preferred). Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event! This one will be a “movie only” event.
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
In-Person Event: The Answers to Depression & Anxiety
This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them.
Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance".
Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you.
The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life.
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life.
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 Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.
Free Seminar: How to Improve Your Self Confidence & Social Life
Come attend a free in-person seminar where you will find out why you:
-Feel isolated
-Can't express yourself openly
-Get nervous or anxious in front of people
-Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied
-Feel introverted
-Don't feel comfortable in any social setting
-Can't make more friends
-Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way
And we cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above.
This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us!
COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY
This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.
1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
CMG Special Event: OSCAR PARTY & RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us as we get together for a CMG-favorite event, the OSCAR PARTY AND RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre! The highlight of the movie year live on the big screen always makes for a fun and memorable evening! Here are details for this event:
WHAT TO EXPECT: This year’s ceremony will be hosted once again by Conan O’Brien. In addition to the Oscars on the big screen, your ticket includes a Meal Deal from the Drexel’s new food partner Newfangled Kitchen (I’m checking on vegetarian/vegan options) along with unlimited popcorn and sodas, a free box of candy, and your first beer, wine or specialty drink on the house! Also included: Oscar-themed trivia with prizes from local businesses, on-site paparazzi, and the Drexel's Oscar ballot contest with a chance to win a year of free Drexel movies! Plus, the BEST and most FUN way to watch the Oscars with fellow film fans and your CMG friends!
ADVANCE TICKETS: General public tickets are $45 but Movie Group Members and their guests get in for just $35! Here’s how to purchase your tickets:
\* Option 1 – In Person: You can purchase at the ticket counter anytime during operating hours. Just mention you are with the Columbus Movie Group for the discounted rate.
\* Option 2 – Online: If you prefer to purchase online, you can do so by going to the link below and following these instructions: 1. Click the link below. 2. Click the little TICKETS box then click BUY TICKETS. 3. If you are a Drexel Member, you can log in here to receive the Member/Group rate, which is the same. If you are not a Drexel member, click “No” and the $40 Rate will pop up. But, don’t fret. It’s a little hard to find but there’s a “Promotion Code” section on the screen. Click the “Know a Promotion Code?” box, enter “CMG2026” (case sensitive) and submit. Select the appropriate number of tickets in the Discount Rate section and click “Add.” Next “Proceed to Checkout” then “Checkout” and enter your credit card info. There’s a $1.50 online service fee but it’ll save you a trip to the Drexel. (If you don’t already have one, you will need to sign in or create an account first.) Sellout possible so please purchase yours as soon as possible in advance!
LINK FOR TICKETS (See Above Instructions): https://prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=373546\~e2e0a350-c626-4e33-bc63-27e983f4aecf&epguid=ab0b2f82-403c-4972-9998-5475e7dcfa0e&mdy=3/15/2026&
DRESS: Dressing up for the occasion art of part of the fun! Dress up as much as you like – there will be everything from casual to formal at the event! Or you can go in character as one of this year’s nominated films!
ARRIVAL: Doors open for CMG at 5:30pm so that’s when we’ll plan to meet! That’ll give us plenty of time to fill out our Oscar Ballots, pick up some free popcorn, candy, and something to drink, mix, mingle, take some photos, pick up your Newfangled Kitchen Meal Deal, grab a seat in our CMG Reserved Section, then settle in to enjoy the Academy Awards on the Big Screen!
PICTURES: We’ll take pics throughout the evening and the Drexel Paparazzi will be on hand as well. We’ll also take a big group photo around 6:40 near the entrance before the show begins. If you happen to take some good shots yourself, be sure to upload them on the Oscar Party Meetup event!
RESERVED SEATING: As you enter the theater, the roped off section to the right marked “Reserved” is reserved for you, your guest(s) and the Columbus Movie Group!
VEGAN MEALS: As previously mentioned, the food vendor does NOT have a vegan option at this year’s Oscar Party. However, we DO have a solution! I have reached out to several individuals who are affected. If you are a vegan, plan to attend the Oscar Party and did not receive an e-mail from me, please reach out via private message post a note below. I’ll provide details off-line.
And while there won’t be a vegan meal option this year, I think we do have a workable solution. And, all other plans are usiness-as-usual: popcorn, sodas, candy, on-site paparazzi, decorations, bar drinks (including your first drink on the house), the Drexel’s Annual Oscar ballot contest, along with the Big Show on the Big Screen and a fun group of Movie Group friends to watch ‘em with!
BONUS LINKS:
\* COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINEES: https://deadline.com/lists/2026-oscar-nominations-list/
\* INTERESTING ARTICLE ON RECORDS BROKEN, SUPRISING FACTS AND OSCAR FIRSTS: https://abc7.com/post/oscar-nominations-2026-surprising-facts-nominees-98th-oscars/18448908/
\* SHORT VIDEO MONTAGE OF THIS YEAR’S BEST PICTURE NOMINEES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3abMnrsaUA
\* FUN VIDEO OF OSCAR NOMINEES HEARING THEIR NOMINATIONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eY1yGQ2aU
PARKING: Parking is available along Main Street in front of the theater, on Drexel Avenue, and other nearby side streets. Additional parking is available at the Bexley Municipal Parking Lot (two driveways west of the theatre).
LINK: Should be a fun & festive evening and a terrific way to celebrate a great year of movies together!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan





















