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New in Berlin: Easter Monday Connections – Social Butterfly Club 🦋
Easter Monday carries a different kind of energy — somewhere between a long weekend, a fresh start, and the feeling that spring is finally here.
This Social Butterfly Club Meetup brings that energy into a relaxed Monday evening. A space to connect, share conversations, and start the week with a bit more lightness and curiosity. 🌷
There might be a few small Easter surprises hidden around — nothing too serious, just a playful excuse to look around, smile, and maybe start a conversation with someone new. 🐣
Whether you’ve spent the weekend with people, by yourself, or somewhere in between — this is a chance to step back into the city and connect.
✨ Suggested Ice Breaker Question:
“What has been a highlight of your long weekend?”
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 Meetup-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.
Love the vibe? There’s a whole community waiting for you.
🦋 Join the Social Butterfly Club and experience Berlin together
Join our Telegram Group:
[https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy](https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy)
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter:
[https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/](https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/)
🌸 Support us with a monthly membership:
Become a Founding Flutterer for 14.95€/month and help the Social Butterfly Club grow. Your support keeps the project alive and helps us continue creating spaces where people in Berlin can meet and connect.
[https://steady.page/en/social-butterfly-club/](https://steady.page/en/social-butterfly-club/)
Vegan boardgames @ RuDi
Come along for an evening of board games, good conversations, and great company with like-minded people!
We’re meeting at **RuDi Nachbarschaftshaus**, a colorful and inclusive neighborhood community space.
We provide games – all you need to bring is yourself. If you have any games you want to share, feel free to bring them along as well! You’re also welcome to bring your own vegan food and drinks to enjoy during the evening.
**Where**: RuDi Nachbarschaftshaus, Modersohnstraße 55, 10245 Berlin
**When**: 6 April, from 18:30 to 00:00
**Contribution**: 2 € event fee (non-refundable).
Half of it covers the cost of the event space.
The other half helps cover the Meetup fee and small costs; any extra is donated to animal rights NGOs. You can either pay with paypal or cash the day of the event.
This event is for vegans or vegan-curious. If you are not vegan (even vegetarian), and you are attending this event, please **only bring vegan food/drinks** to respect the mission of the group and other members.
This is a casual event, so turning up late or with an extra friend is all fine. If you can’t come after RSVPing, please update your RSVP so others on the waiting list can join.
Please note that we have a zero-tolerance policy for hate, discrimination, or disrespect of any kind. This space is meant to be safe, inclusive, and welcoming for vegans of all kinds.
Monday Social Meeting
Life is short, so let's Make new FRIENDS & Enjoy the Life.
the event is dedicated to everybody living or visiting berlin, with a special focus on people with an International attitude.
We have the aim of connecting people with similar interest here in Berlin!
Everybody, who likes to meet new poeple on monday afternoon is welcome to join!
#The bar only accepts cash or debit cards. No credit cards.
FLINTA*stisch Board Game Night at Brunnenviertel e.V.
This is a board game night for you to meet up and play in a relaxed and respectful environment. The event is exclusively for people who identify as FLINTA\* (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender). We play casual and family games as well as strategy games and heavy euros.
**General information**
Come alone or bring your friends.
There will be some games and snacks on site, but you’re also welcome to bring your own. We’re especially happy to welcome people who enjoy explaining rules.
Board game designers are warmly invited to bring prototypes!
Dogs are only allowed in exceptional cases and with prior approval from the organizing team.
Please read and respect our code of conduct.
We speak both German and English.
Free entry – donations (1 to 5 €) welcome.
All information and our code of conduct: https://flintastisch.de/flinta-spieletreff-berlin/
**Accessibility details**
The venue is wheelchair accessible and suitable for people with limited mobility. Unfortunately, the toilet is not accessible.
If you require a support person due to a disability, but your companion is not FLINTA\*, please contact us in advance at mail@flintastisch.de
The same applies if you would like to bring an interpreter.
Companion, support, and assistance dogs are welcome. Please let us know in advance at mail@flintastisch.de
Post Stretch festival chill-out
**Post Stretch festival chill-out**
For **GBTQ men\***
Village warmly invites all Stretch participants to join this free gathering — to connect, say goodbye, and enjoy the exhibition.
On Monday after the three-day Stretch festival, we invite all Stretch participants to meet at Village for one last hug before heading home — a moment to slow down together and reflect on the weekend.
You’ll also have the chance to experience **Instinct #20 _ Radical Empathy: Queer Perspectives on Conflict, Resilience & Connection** in a private viewing. At 4pm, Eric LeRouge will offer a curatorial tour.
Let’s spend time together.
Village warmly invites all Stretch participants to join this free gathering — to connect, say goodbye, and enjoy the exhibition. Tea and snacks will be available.
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**Post Stretch festival chill-out**
Fur **GBTQ men\***
Am Montag nach den drei Tagen Stretch-Festival laden wir **alle Stretch participants ins Village** ein – für einen letzten gemeinsamen Hug vor der Abreise, um zusammen runterzukommen und das Festival Revue passieren zu lassen.
Nach den drei Tagen Stretch-Festival laden wir alle Stretch participants ins Village ein – für einen letzten gemeinsamen Hug vor der Abreise, um zusammen runterzukommen und das Festival Revue passieren zu lassen.
Außerdem gibt es die Möglichkeit, die **Ausstellung Instinct #20 _ Radical Empathy: Queer Perspectives on Conflict, Resilience & Connection** in einem Private Viewing zu erleben. Eric LeRouge bietet um 16:00 Uhr eine kuratorische Führung an.
Gemeinsam Zeit verbringen!
In diesem Sinne lädt das Village alle Stretch participants herzlich zu diesem kostenlosen Treffen ein – zum Austauschen, Abschiednehmen und Kunst erleben. Tee und Snacks stehen bereit.
Japanese language Kaiwa! Language Exchange
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Here's Japanese Language Kaiwa! #7
Thanks for coming last time. We were a big group!
**Let’s reconfirm Cafe Buchhandlung.**
As usual we start at 7 pm!
New joiner? Don't be shy and come improve your beginner Japanese skills, or keep your high level skills in practice, by meeting new people. がんばりましょう!
Or come help a Japanese speaker with their English/German.
**Please order at least 1 drink (the place is cash only).**
Organised by Mauro and Yumi
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こちらは日本語会話会 Kaiwa! #7 です
前回はご参加ありがとうございました。とても大人数でしたね!
**今回もCafe Buchhandlungで開催予定です。**
いつも通り、19時スタートです!
初めての方も大歓迎です。恥ずかしがらずに参加して、日本語初心者の方はスキルアップを、上級者の方はレベル維持のために、新しい人と交流しましょう。がんばりましょう!
また、日本人の方の英語やドイツ語の練習を手伝いたい方もぜひご参加ください。
**ドリンクを最低1杯ご注文ください(現金のみです)。**
主催:Mauro と ユミ
Gay-Speeddating in Berlin
Du möchtest endlich die\*den Richtige\*n für dich in Berlin finden?
Berlins großes Gay Speed Dating bietet dir die Möglichkeit, andere Gay Singles aus deiner Umgebung kennenzulernen! Ein Abend, eine Bar – und bis zu 15 einzigartige Dates.
Altersgruppe: 20 - 35 Jahre
Anmeldung zum Event: [https://speeddating-xxl.de/gay/gay-dating-berlin](https://speeddating-xxl.de/gay/gay-dating-berlin)
**Achtung: Zur Teilnahme ist eine vorherige Anmeldung auf der Website notwendig!**
Society Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
[Women in Big Data Berlin] Workshops: The Human-Digital Synthesis
🚀 Workshops: The Human-Digital Synthesis
**Kultur\-Technik 2026 \| Women in Big Data Berlin**
AI is no longer a future concept—it is already reshaping how we work, create, and make decisions.
The real question is: **how do we use it intelligently?**
*Kultur-Technik 2026:* *The Human–Digital Synthesis* draws from the European idea that technology is an extension of human culture.
In this interactive session, we bring together the Women in Big Data Berlin community to explore how humans and AI will collaborate, build, and evolve together.
This is not a passive event—
it’s a space to **learn, discuss, and create together.**
The event is hosted by **Ojin AixHaus.**
Ojin AixHaus is the new, collaborative community space in Berlin Mitte, where scientists, machine learning engineers, founders, creators, and AI enthusiasts come together to build and learn about the future of AI.
Ojin AixHaus is free to join, open for startups in residency applications and is currently curating their 2026 events calendar. If you have a burning idea for an event, meetup or hackathon - bring your fire, they bring the space!
**💡 Event Details 💡**
**1\. Choose and Participate Your Workshop \(60 mins\)**
Participants will get to choose and join one of two parallel tracks onsite, and co-create a “chapter” for the final showcase.
🧠 **TECH TRACK: Collective Intelligence & AI in Companies**
Facilitator: Dr. Katarzyna Stoltmann
Co\-Founder\, Women in Big Data Berlin \| Head of Data Science & AI
How do companies truly get the best out of AI? The answer: **collective intelligence**.
This session explores:
* What collective intelligence means in practice
* Which tasks and roles will evolve with AI
* Whether AI replaces work—or creates new opportunities
✍🏼 Hands-on focus:
Designing end-to-end AI solutions at scale—thinking through how humans and AI systems collaborate to deliver impact for millions of users.
🖼️ Output:
A conceptual demonstration of a **“context-aware agent architecture”**
🌟 **IDENTITY TRACK: Visibility & Personal Branding in the Age of AI**
Facilitator: Angeley Mullins
Founder & CEO, Aetheris Ventures
In a world where content and ideas can be generated at scale, how do you stay **visible, credible, and distinctive**?
This session explores:
* How to position your *human voice* in an AI-driven landscape
* What defines authenticity and value in 2026
* How to use AI as a co-creator, not a replacement
✍🏼 Hands-on focus:
Define your personal narrative, identify your unique “signal,” and build a strategic approach to visibility through guided exercises and peer exchange.
🖼️ Output:
A **“Visible Self Prototype”**—your personal positioning, key content angles, and a simple plan to build credibility and presence in an AI-shaped world
**2\. Grand Finale: The 2026 Showcase \(45 mins\)**
We come together to share insights from each group:
* Tech track presents the “Brain” (AI Agent concept)
* Capabilities track presents the “Voice” (Personal Brand & Visibility Strategy in the AI era)
We will have networking afterwards where you can continue sharing your ideas!
🗓 **Date: 9 April 2026**
**⏰ Time: 18:00 – 21:30**
**📍 Location: Ojin AixHaus \| Chausseestraße 36\, 10115 Berlin**
Why do we need these workshops? Because AI is moving so fast! - and so should we. Join us to:
* Understand AI beyond the hype
* Learn how to use it strategically and responsibly
* Connect with a community shaping the future
👉 **Choose your track. Join the conversation. Build what’s next. We look forward to seeing you next week!**
Find out more here: [Ojin AixHaus Community ](https://ojin.ai/community)
Follow Ojin AixHaus on socials:
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ojin.ai/#)
[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ojin-aixhaus/)
[X](https://x.com/Ojin_AI)
Tech In Berlin - Social Meetup #1
As the title suggests, this is a **casual get-together** for the **[Tech in Berlin](https://www.techinberlin.com/)**[ ](https://www.techinberlin.com/)community — no talks, no slides, no agenda. Just conversations and connections with people who are building, learning, or curious about tech.
Whether you're a founder, developer, product manager, designer, student, or just exploring the tech space in Berlin, you’re welcome to join.
**What to expect:**
* Relaxed, informal atmosphere
* Opportunity to **make new connections**
* Space to **vibe code together** (the café has great Wi-Fi)
* Share what you’re working on and **get feedback or fresh perspectives**
* Open conversations about tech, startups, ideas, or anything in between
**No agenda. No pitches. No expectations.**
Just show up, grab a drink, open your laptop (if you want).
If you’re new to Berlin, new to tech, or just want to expand your circle — this is a good place to start.
Instinct #20 | Panel Discussion
**Instinct \#20 \| Panel Discussion**
with ***Joshua Amissah, Antke Antek Engel, Jan Großer, Mati Klitgård***, and ***Eric Le Rouge,*** moderated by ***Neo Seefried***.
for **LGBTQIA+**
Free event
Our **panel discussion** explores why conflict can be so difficult to navigate within queer spaces—and how the desire for harmony, practices of care, and political expectations shape these dynamics.
For this conversation we invite Joshua Amissah, writer and curator focusing on Black queer perspectives; Antke Antek Engel, philosopher and director of the Institute for Queer Theory in Berlin; Jan Großer, psychiatrist and psychotherapist; Mati Klitgård, facilitator and founder of the Gay Consent.Lab; and Eric Le Rouge, director of Instinct Art and co-founder of we are village.
The discussion will be moderated by Neo Seefried, facilitator of the workshop series *Radical Empathy – Queer Storytelling for Connection* and co‑curator of *Instinct Art*.
Between the need for safety and the demand for visibility, we ask what queer identity means today: lived experience, political project—or both at once?
**About Instinct**
Instinct.berlin is an arts organization that presents exhibitions with queer artists twice a year at the Village, a community center for queer people in Berlin. These exhibitions, along with performances and talks, encourage interaction between artists and the local community.
The residency program allows artists to engage intensively with the vibrant atmosphere of the Village and build a bridge between their work and the wider queer community. This collaboration enriches the cultural dialog and supports the development of queer art projects, benefiting both the artists and the community at large.
Visit **[www.instinct.berlin](https://www.instinct.berlin/)** for a list of artists, program details, and opening times.
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**Instinct \#20 \| Podiumsdiskussion**
Mit ***Joshua Amissah, Antke Antek Engel****, **Jan Großer**, **Mati Klitgård*** und ***Eric Le Rouge****,*
Moderation: ***Neo Seefried*.**
Fur **LGBTQIA+**
Kostenloss
Unsere Podiumsdiskussion untersucht, warum Konflikte in queeren Räumen oft so schwer auszutragen sind – und wie das Bedürfnis nach Harmonie, Praktiken der Fürsorge und politische Erwartungen diese Dynamiken prägen.
Für dieses Gespräch laden wir Joshua Amissah, Autor und Kurator mit Fokus auf Black Queer Perspectives; Antke Antek Engel, Philosoph\*in und Gründer\*in des *Institute for Queer Theory* in Berlin; Jan Großer, Psychiater und Psychotherapeut; Mati Klitgård, Facilitator und Gründer\*in des *Gay Consent.Lab*; sowie Eric Le Rouge, Leiter von Instinct Art sowie Mitbegründer von we are village, ein.
Moderiert wird die Diskussion von Neo Seefried, Facilitator der Workshop‑Reihe *Radical Empathy – Queer Storytelling for Connection* und Co‑Kurator\*in von *Instinct Art*.
Zwischen dem Bedürfnis nach Sicherheit und der Forderung nach Sichtbarkeit stellen wir die Frage, was queere Identität heute bedeutet: gelebte Erfahrung, politisches Projekt – oder beides zugleich?
**Über Instinct**
Instinct.berlin ist eine Kunstorganisation, die zweimal jährlich Ausstellungen mit queeren Künstler:innen im Village, einem Community Center für queere Menschen in Berlin, präsentiert. Diese Ausstellungen, zusammen mit Performances und Gesprächen, fördern die Interaktion zwischen Künstler:innen und der lokalen Community.
Das Residenzprogramm ermöglicht es den Künstler:innen, sich intensiv mit der lebendigen Atmosphäre des Village auseinanderzusetzen und eine Brücke zwischen ihrer Arbeit und der breiteren queeren Community zu schlagen. Diese Zusammenarbeit bereichert den kulturellen Dialog und unterstützt die Entwicklung queerer Kunstprojekte, was sowohl den Künstlerinnen als auch der Gemeinschaft insgesamt zugutekommt.
Schau auf **[www.instinct.berlin](https://www.instinct.berlin/)** vorbei, um die Künstler, Programmdetails und Öffnungszeiten zu finden.
Neurodivergent Sharing Circle: People of Color
If you are navigating life with both being a person of color and being neurodivergent—this sharing circle is for you.
**Details**
📅 Wednesday, 8th of April 2026
🕕 18:30 - 20:30
📍 Meeting Room in BIW\*oC Rising https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y6wTvMXV4rCUkgzP8
🎟️ Free but a donation for the space is highly appreciated.
**Community disclaimer:** This circle is organized entirely by neurodivergent volunteers who contribute their time, energy, and resources to create this space. They deserve patience and kindness.
**What happens here**
* We gather. We share. We listen.
* Stimming, fidgeting, moving around, stepping out for a break, is always welcome.
* For this first event, we will try to open with a round of introductions. If you feel called to, you can share three words that represent your neurodivergent and BIPOC life.
* There is no pressure to share if you can't think of any or would rather just pass.
* After we hear the words, we can see what themes emerge and let the conversation flow from there.
* The format of this event can be changed and discussed the further we go with this sharing circle.
**This space is for you if:**
* You're a person of color—Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, mixed-race, or any marginalized racial or ethnic identity.
* You're neurodivergent—diagnosed, self-identified, questioning, or just know your brain works differently: ADHD, autistic, dyslexic, AuDHD, or any other neurotype.
**Community Agreements**
* **This is a space to heal, not to harm.**
Experiencing racism is painful and real. That pain is welcome here.
However, this is not a space to express sexist, misogynistic, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, colorist, or any other discriminatory attitudes toward any person or group—regardless of their identity.
We all carry wounds. But those wounds do not give us permission to wound others.
* **Confidentiality:** What is shared in the circle stays in the circle. This helps us build trust.
* **No Fixing:** This is a space for sharing experiences, not for giving unsolicited advice, diagnosing others, or trying to "fix" someone. We are here to witness and support, not to problem-solve.
* **Content Warnings:** If you plan to share something that involves heavy topics like trauma, self-harm, or graphic discrimination, please give a brief warning before you start (e.g., "I'd like to share something about a difficult experience..."). This allows others to gently step out or prepare themselves.
* **Respect the Space:** Please be mindful and respectful of the venue that hosts us.
**About the Space Hosting Us**
"BIWOC\* Rising is a Berlin-based intersectional organization for Black, Indigenous, and Women\* of Color, as well as trans, intersex, and non-binary people of color. It provides a safer workspace, socal club, networking opportunities, and its current project, EquiNet, which offers workshops and events to support members’ social, professional, and economic empowerment. The organization aims to build community, challenge systemic discrimination, and strengthen opportunities for marginalized groups through inclusive spaces."
**Learn more about BIWOC\* Rising**: https://biwoc-rising.org/
**We can't wait to share space with you.**
Will you go viral? Improv & storytelling for social media.
Collaborative improv & storytelling for social media. This event is a collaboration between [Social Rising](https://luma.com/socialrising) & [Social Adventures](https://luma.com/socialadventures) and will be announced on both channels.
Grab your camera, microphone(s), and other equipment you already have, (re-)start your CapCut subscription, and let's meet to create content. We'll meet outside in a park, which should allow us to both have enough space to create content with each other but also find other people to interact with (don't record without approval!).
Important: If you don't want to be in front of the camera, then don't join. You don't have to have social media, though.
After we meet, we first get to know each other and then create stories, improve them, record them for social media, edit them right there, and post them.
What do you need?
* Motivation, and ideas for stories for social media
* A mobile phone or camera
* All equipment you have at home for filming: External/bluetooth microphones, prop, ...
* Editing software like CapCut or Filmora directly on your phone.
The event starts at 14:00 and lasts up to 2 hours.
We'll meet at Tiergarten at the following spot: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/dzXw9NXMLAjBqBUE9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/dzXw9NXMLAjBqBUE9)
The communication before, during and after the event happens in our Telegram group: [https://t.me/czc_berlin](https://t.me/czc_berlin?utm_source=luma). As soon as we are at the location, we'll post a selfie there and guide you if necessary.
Check out our Instagram for past pictures: [https://www.instagram.com/improv_czc](https://www.instagram.com/improv_czc?utm_source=luma)
Instinct #20 | Workshop
**Instinct #20** \| Workshop
with ***Lo Höckner***
for **LGBTQIA+**
Free with **[registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/village-instinct-workshop/w15-2026)**
**Beyond Overwhelm** is a somatic, collective workshop that links embodied practice to social change. Together, participants explore how capitalist working cultures shape our nervous systems toward chronic overwhelm and isolation—and how we can cultivate embodied resistance.
**Beyond Overwhelm** relates to embodied learning circles with clear links to social change, aiming to practice together and empower their members to gain agency and take action. This workshop deliberately addresses the body and practicing together as a collective political practice, accessing the collective wisdom of a group.
In this workshop, we are going to explore how working cultures under capitalism are creating a sense of overwhelm in our nervous systems, and furthermore, how we can cultivate embodied resistance. The session offers tools for coming out of overwhelm as a foundation for building relational strategies and counteracting individualization; exploring why this is necessary for political agency while refraiming activism.
Through body-based practices, collective inquiry and imagination, this workshop gives space to explore the participant’s lived environment and how practices of connection, care and existing otherwise could be brought into it
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**Beyond Overwhelm** ist ein somatischer, kollektiver Workshop, der verkörperte Praxis mit sozialem Wandel verbindet. Gemeinsam erkunden die Teilnehmenden, wie kapitalistische Arbeitskulturen unsere Nervensysteme in Richtung chronischer Überforderung und Isolation prägen – und wie wir verkörperten Widerstand kultivieren können.
**Beyond Overwhelm** ist ein somatischer, kollektiver Workshop, der Körperarbeit mit sozialem Wandel verbindet. Wir üben gemeinsam, um wieder mehr Ruhe, Klarheit und Handlungsspielraum zu gewinnen – als Basis, um gemeinsam statt allein mit Druck und Stress umzugehen.
Im Workshop schauen wir darauf, wie kapitalistische Arbeitskulturen Überforderung und Daueranspannung fördern – und was uns hilft, dem etwas entgegenzusetzen. Du bekommst praktische Tools, um aus dem Overwhelm rauszukommen, in Kontakt zu bleiben und Vereinzelung zu durchbrechen. Wir sprechen auch darüber, warum das für langfristiges Engagement und politische Handlungsfähigkeit wichtig ist.
Mit körperbasierten Übungen, Austausch und einfachen Reflexionsformaten übertragen wir das auf deinen Alltag: Was bringt dich aus dem Gleichgewicht – und was stärkt dich? Und wie können Verbindung, Fürsorge und gegenseitige Unterstützung darin mehr Platz bekommen?
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).
Society Events Near You
Connect with your local Society community
Humanist Program
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.
We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
Join Zoom Meeting
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1)
Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953
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The formal presentation will start at noon
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s?
This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation?
We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Spring Social Bowling League 🥳 20% Discount for NEW Bowlers!
☀️ **Shake Off the Winter Chill** **\- Bowl With Us\! 20% off for NEW bowlers\!**
Our 6-week spring social bowling league starts in **April** \- trade social hibernation for strikes\, beers\, and new friends\! Whether you're looking to unwind after work\, meet new people\, or just have a fun night out with pals\, this league is perfect for everyone\! Chill times\, cold drinks\, and plenty of chances to connect with others\. No matter your skill level\, this league is all about having fun and meeting new friends\. **;)**
**🗓 Thursday evenings \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $79 *(while Early Bird is active)***
**🚨NEW to the league??** Use discount code (**MU2P26**) for 20% off - $63.20 *during Early Bird*
**💻 League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling
**Why Join?**
🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan
🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s-40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar
🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome!
👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early
🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes
💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends!
**Want in?**
Join our Meetup team Gutter Dusters 👉 **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/23auxkaq
Or start a team of your own with a few friends - we’ll all be hanging out either way!
📅 League Dates (Thursday evenings): April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21
***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)***
**Cost & What’s Included:**
✔ $79 Early Bird registration - **NEW bowler?? Get 20% off with code: MU2P26**
✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week)
✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup
✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people
👉 **SIGN UP NOW**
💻League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling
🤑Use promo code MU2P26 to save 20%
📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG
📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7
Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty.
Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast.
Look for us upstairs!
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.
CMG Gives Back: Serve Brunch at FAITH MISSION GRANT KITCHEN!
Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event:
FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces.
PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details:
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1
week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events!
Should be a good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan








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