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Gemeinsam kochen & genießen Hast du Lust, neue pflanzliche Rezepte kennenzulernen und in entspannter Atmosphäre gemeinsam zu kochen? Am 19. Mai 2026 um 18:30 Uhr laden wir dich ins Offene Wohnzimmer ein, um zusammen leckere Gerichte zuzubereiten :) Egal ob vegan, neugierig oder einfach hungrig – komm vorbei, lerne neue Menschen kennen und entdecke, wie einfach und lecker pflanzliche Küche sein kann. Ein großes Dankeschön an das Offene Wohnzimmer für die Möglichkeit, diesen Abend bei euch zu gestalten! Ohne Anmeldung Auf Spendenbasis

Welcome to Terrible Football Berlin!
Do you want to play football but don't want to pay? Are you a bit unfit, a bit old, or a bit Terrible? Want to have a relaxed kick about and a couple of beers after? Then Terrible Football is for you!
Anyone can play: any ability, any age, and any gender. Terrible Football is about miss kicked clearances, sweet half volleys and desperate diving saves. We play in the rain, sun or snow. It's completely free, and always will be. It's open, inclusive and Terrible. We usually play on Astro (artificial grass) and sometimes on grass, depending on numbers. Bibs, balls, and cones are taken care of! Just bring sporty clothes and a pair of rubber studded football shoes you'll be good to go! You don't need shin pads and **we don't allow hard plastic or metal studs.** The exact location of the event is in the Telegram group description ([https://t.me/joinchat/OkWQBBcw3b7ptauwrIEfig](https://t.me/joinchat/OkWQBBcw3b7ptauwrIEfig)). Still trouble finding us? Send a message in our Telegram group and we'll help you out. You'll also stay up to date with last-minute changes!
See you on the pitch!
... and stay Terrible! \-\-\-\> GUIDELINES FOR THE SESSIONS <\-\-\-
 How the games will work:
 1\. We will have up to 18 players\.
 2\. Please RSVP on Meetup if you want to participate\.
 3\. If you sign up\, please try your best to attend the event to avoid disturbing the format\. If you cannot attend the session\, deregister asap \(Please check below how the waiting list will work\)\. LATEST CANCELLATION is 3 HOURS before the start of the event\. 4\. Regular no\-shows could be banned from future TF Meetups\.
 5\. We will NOT allow unregistered participants\.
 6\. The organizer group will ban repeat rule breakers\, so play nice\.

Hallo, Lina hat den feministischen Stammtisch gegründet, um sich mindestens ein Mal im Monat zu treffen – zum Austausch und Beschweren über das Patriarchat ;) ebenso wie zum Zusammenkommen und Zusammentun. Wir möchten einen Raum schaffen, in dem sich insbesondere Frauen\*, FINTA und BIPoc wohl und willkommen fühlen. Das Treffen ist für alle, die sich mit Feminismus beschäftigen wollen, aber z.B. nicht zum Lesen kommen. Ihr müsst also nichts vorbereiten, lesen oder mitbringen – nur die Lust auf Austausch zu feministischen Themen! Es gibt für die Treffen keine Tagesordnung oder so, wir schauen einfach gemeinsam was sich ergibt. Wir freuen uns auf dich und sind sehr gespannt, was sich entwickelt.

Do you like to play football - but relaxed and not with competitive or aggressive players? Are you a bit lazy, a bit old, a bit unfit or not so talented? Are you tired of insecure bros who only want to show off their skills? **Then [Lousy & Lazy Football](https://www.instagram.com/landlsc/) is the right thing for you!** We are a group of friendly people who just want to have a relaxed kick. All genders, ages (+18) and nationalities welcome. **Feel free to join the waitlist even if it seems long - sometimes we make the event larger and play on two pitches (24 players, four teams) or even three pitches (36 players, six teams), depending on demand.** Note: **We do not allow high-studded football boots during our sessions.** To avoid injuries, we only play with "Multinocken" (multistuds) or shorter. Please have a look here: [link](https://www.11teamsports.com/de-de/fussballschuhe/multinocken/). Rules for lazy & lousy football 1. **Don’t be competitive** 2. **No hard tackling/sliding challenges** 3. **Support new players by giving them the time and space to play the ball** 4. **Don’t dribble past multiple players (trying to take on a player is fine but at no point should you be trying to dribble past multiple players).** 5. **Don’t close down the defenders too quickly. Give the team a chance to play the ball out.** 6. **Rotate the goalkeeper** 7. **Be a teamplayer** Waiting list: This meetup is for members of the Lousy & Lazy Sport Club. If you want to try out our lousy & lazy sport events, you can do a trial run (Probetraining).

**\*Cuddle Puddle** with **Max Wenzlaff** for **GBTQ men\*** **[Book a Ticket](https://wearevillage.org/shop/cuddle-puddle/w21-2026)** **Member: 15 €** **Regular: 25 €** Cuddle Puddle provides a safe and welcoming space for GBTQ men\* to experience non-sexual touch, promote emotional well-being, and establish healthy boundaries, contributing positively to the community’s overall mental health and sense of belonging. You decide what feels right for you – whether you prefer more distance or closeness. In our guided Cuddle Puddles, the focus is on self-awareness and mutual respect, so that everyone’s well-being and needs are maintained. **General Information** Wear comfortable clothes. **Language:** we’ll speak English and/or German, depending on the needs of the group. Cost: This event is one of the free events per month for Members. Become a member: As a Member, you not only support our project, but you also get access to free events per month. More info here. More information [here](https://wearevillage.org/en/become-a-member-old/). Eine Cuddle Puddle bietet einen sicheren und einladenden Raum für GBTQ Männer\*, um nicht-sexuelle Berührungen zu erleben, emotionales Wohlbefinden zu fördern und klare Grenzen zu setzen. Dies trägt positiv zur allgemeinen psychischen Gesundheit und zum Zugehörigkeitsgefühl zu einer Gemeinschaft bei. Du entscheidest, was sich für dich richtig anfühlt – ob du mehr Abstand oder Nähe bevorzugst. In unseren angeleiteten Cuddle Puddles stehen Selbsterfahrung und gegenseitiger Respekt im Mittelpunkt, so dass das Wohlbefinden und die Bedürfnisse aller gewahrt bleiben. **Hinweise** Trage bequeme Kleidung. **Sprache:** Je nach Bedürfnissen der Gruppe werden wir Deutsch und/oder Englisch sprechen. **Kosten**: Diese Veranstaltung zählt zu den kostenfreien Veranstaltungen pro Monat für Mitglieder. **Member werden**: Als Mitglied unterstützt du nicht nur unser Projekt, sondern du erhältst gleichzeitig monatlich Zugang zu den kostenfreien Veranstaltungen. Mehr Infos [hier](https://wearevillage.org/mitgliedschaft).

Hallo zusammen! In Rahmen der PAKD Gallery Kurse bieten wir euch einen Zeichenkurs an. Wenn Ihr Zeichnen liebt und eure Fähigkeiten weiterentwickeln möchtet, dann seid Ihr hier genau richtig. In diesem Video erzähle ich euch von meinem Kurs für realistisches Zeichnen mit Bleistift - und wie er Eure künstlerische Arbeit auf ein neues Level bringen kann. Hattest Du schon immer das Gefühl, zeichnen können zu wollen - Dir fehlt aber die richtige Anleitung? In diesem Kurs lernst Du realistisches Zeichnen mit Bleistift, einfach, verständlich und Schritt für Schritt: • Korrekte Perspektive • Licht und Schatten • Materialdarstellung wie Glas, Keramik, Stoff, Metall Der Kurs ist perfekt für Anfänger und für alle, die ihre Fähigkeiten verbessern möchten. Wenn dieses Video Eure Leidenschaft für das Zeichnen mit Bleistift geweckt hat, dann schickt mir einfach eine E-Mail und lasst uns gemeinsam eure Reise in die Welt des realistischen Zeichnens mit Bleistift beginnen. Kleiner Kurs, große Wirkung. Maximal 12 Teilnehmer\*innen! Anmeldung:Ä [kifan@pakd-gallery.com](mailto:kifan@pakd-gallery.com) Sichere dir deinen Platz, bevor alles ausgebucht ist. Dienstag 18:30 - 21:30 Uhr. 25€ für eine einzelne 3- stündige Einheit 200€ für ein 10er-Paket, flexibles einlösbar.

Women in Big Data Berlin supports AgentCon Berlin 2026 as a community partner. AgentCon Berlinis a community-driven conference focused on the future of AI agents and autonomous systems, taking place on May 19, 2026 at CODE University in Berlin. As part of the global AgentCon World Tour, the event connects local developer communities with a worldwide network of builders shaping the next generation of intelligent software — from autonomous agents to multi-agent systems. Bringing together 200+ developers, startups, researchers, and tech enthusiasts, AgentCon Berlin offers a platform to explore real-world applications, architectures, and tools powering agent-based systems today. ### Highlights * Keynotes from Microsoft & Neo4j * Expert talks (Qdrant, MemVerge, Reply, and more) * Real-world demos and hands-on agent frameworks * 200+ developers, startups, and tech leaders (Berlin-focused) ### What to Expect * Practical insights into AI agents & multi-agent systems * Technical talks and hands-on workshops * A developer-first, community-driven atmosphere This is a free, in-person event, designed for builders who want to move beyond hype and gain hands-on insights into designing and deploying intelligent systems. Register here: [https://globalai.community/chapters/berlin/events/agentcon-berlin-2026/](https://globalai.community/chapters/berlin/events/agentcon-berlin-2026/) Join us in Berlin and be part of a growing global movement shaping the future of AI.

**Berlin Photography Workshop Day · Ballet & Beauty Studio Sessions** Sunday, 24 May 10:00–17:30 VELT Studio, 10967 Berlin BB Photography Workshops is hosting a small-group studio workshop day in Berlin for photographers who want to build stronger portfolio images in a prepared production environment. The day includes two separate studio sessions: **Ballet Photography · 10:00–13:00** **Beauty Photography · 14:30–17:30** You can join one workshop or book the full-day package. This is not an open group shoot. The lighting setups, art direction, model guidance and shooting flow are prepared before participants arrive. Each photographer receives individual guidance during the session. The workshops are led by Burak Bulut Yıldırım — Sony Europe Imaging Ambassador, award-winning photographer, lighting specialist and photography mentor with more than two decades of professional experience. Art direction is by Meryem Aydın. **WORKSHOP 1 — BALLET PHOTOGRAPHY** 10:00–13:00 This session focuses on movement, timing, body line, light direction and building a coherent dance photography series. We will work with an experienced ballet model in a controlled studio setup. **WORKSHOP 2 — BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHY** 14:30–17:30 This session focuses on beauty lighting, skin texture, makeup, catchlights, face direction, close-up portraiture, color control and editorial-style image-making. We will work with an experienced beauty model and a professional makeup artist. **WHO IT IS FOR** This workshop day is suitable for portrait, beauty, fashion, dance and studio photographers who already know the basic operation of their camera and want to work in a more structured production environment. Advanced amateurs and semi-professional photographers are welcome. Participants should be comfortable using manual camera settings. **WHAT IS INCLUDED** Prepared studio lighting Art direction Experienced model / performer Professional makeup for the beauty session Model guidance Small-group shooting time Individual mentoring during the session Portfolio-focused shooting structure **WHAT TO BRING** Camera Charged batteries Empty memory cards Portrait or studio lenses such as 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 24–70mm or 70–200mm For Ballet, longer focal lengths can help compress body line and movement. For Beauty, 50mm, 85mm, macro or short telephoto lenses are useful. **PRICING** Single workshop: €245 Full-day package, Ballet + Beauty: €390 instead of €490 **RESERVATION** A €125 pre-payment is required to reserve a place for each workshop. The remaining balance can be paid on the workshop day. **Important:** RSVP on Meetup does not secure your seat. Each session is limited to 8 photographers, so registration is confirmed only after direct contact and pre-payment. **HOW TO REGISTER** Send a DM to @bbphotographyworkshops on Instagram or email info@burakbulut.info Please specify whether you want to join: Ballet Beauty Full-day package **Full information:** **👉 [burakbulut.info/workshops](https://burakbulut.info/workshops/)** **About the mentor:** [instagram.com/burak.bulut.yildirim](https://instagram.com/burak.bulut.yildirim)

**🌟 Join us at we are village for the next volunteer meeting! 🌟** **This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and contribute to our projects.** This is a **casual and welcoming space** for us to connect, share updates, and gather your input as we explore new ways to co-create the work of Village. The agenda will stay open—because what matters most is your presence, your ideas, and the inspiration you bring. ✨ **Why join?** Whether you’re already volunteering or just curious about getting involved, this gathering is the perfect place to: 🤝 Meet other volunteers and build connections 💬 Share your voice, ideas, and inspirations 🌟 Explore current needs and future opportunities 🏳️‍🌈 Strengthen our community care and collaboration And of course—**new faces are more than welcome!** If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is the perfect moment to step in. Feel free to stick around afterward for informal chats and connection. ✨ **Why volunteer with Village?** Volunteers are the beating heart of Village. By joining, you help create meaningful, inclusive, and inspiring events that make our community thrive. You’ll be part of a team of wonderful people dedicated to building a safe, welcoming, and vibrant space. And beyond a single meeting or event, volunteering with Village means being part of an ongoing journey: together we can dream up and create many more activities, celebrations, and projects throughout the year. Let's build something big together! 🤝🌍🙌 🔵 **🌟 Werde Teil unseres Teams von Volunteers! 🌟** **Komm zu unserem nächsten Volonteerstreffen! Es ist eine großartige Gelegenheit, dich mit anderen Community-Mitgliedern zu vernetzen und zu unseren Projekten beizutragen.** Dies ist ein lockerer und einladender Raum, um miteinander in Kontakt zu treten, Neuigkeiten auszutauschen und eure Ideen einzubringen, während wir gemeinsam neue Wege erkunden, die Arbeit von Village mitzugestalten. Die Agenda bleibt offen – denn am wichtigsten sind eure Anwesenheit, eure Ideen und die Inspiration, die ihr mitbringt. ✨ **Warum teilnehmen?** Egal, ob ihr schon freiwillig aktiv seid oder einfach neugierig darauf, mitzumachen – dieses Treffen ist der perfekte Ort, um: 🤝 Andere Volunteers kennenzulernen und Kontakte zu knüpfen 💬 Eure Stimme, Ideen und Inspirationen zu teilen 🌟 Aktuelle Bedarfe und zukünftige Möglichkeiten zu erkunden 🏳️‍🌈 Unsere Gemeinschaftspflege und Zusammenarbeit zu stärken Und natürlich – neue Gesichter sind herzlich willkommen! Wenn ihr schon länger darüber nachdenkt, euch zu engagieren, ist das der perfekte Moment, einzusteigen. Bleibt gerne noch für informelle Gespräche und zum Vernetzen. ✨ **Warum bei Village freiwillig arbeiten?** Volunteers sind das Herzstück von Village. Mit eurem Engagement helft ihr, bedeutungsvolle, inklusive und inspirierende Veranstaltungen zu gestalten, die unsere Community lebendig machen. Ihr werdet Teil eines wunderbaren Teams, das sich dafür einsetzt, einen sicheren, einladenden und lebendigen Raum zu schaffen. Und über ein einzelnes Treffen oder Event hinaus bedeutet Freiwilligenarbeit bei Village, Teil einer fortlaufenden Reise zu sein: Gemeinsam können wir noch viele weitere Aktivitäten, Feiern und Projekte im Laufe des Jahres gestalten. Lass uns gemeinsam etwas Großartiges aufbauen! 🤝🌍🙌

**Register on the [343 Labs website](https://343labs.de/events/ableton-user-group-berlin-8/) to reserve your seat!** Berlin Ableton User Group is back! This meetup is open to producers, songwriters, DJs, and musicians of all types and proficiency levels who use Ableton and are looking to exchange ideas, network, meet like-minded producers, and learn new tips and tricks from our presenters and fellow participants. This month, 343 Labs instructor Alex Iso will lead a track feedback session. Producers of all skill levels are invited to attend and share their music, both finished tracks and works-in-progress. Peers and experienced mentors will offer each participant constructive feedback aimed at helping you improve your track; from songwriting to arrangement to sound design to mixing. Register now on the [343 Labs website](https://343labs.de/events/ableton-user-group-berlin-8/) and **bring your track on the day of the event** (mp3 file, email link, private Soundcloud). The time slots to play your music and receive feedback will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive on time or early on the day of the event in order to participate.

AKRO YOGA OPEN JAM Partner-Akrobatik im Offenen Wohnzimmer - Offene Jam Du möchtest deine neu gelernten Flows und Figuren aus der Partnerakrobatik mit anderen Menschen ausprobieren? Dann bist du hier genau richtig. Wir wollen gemeinsam einen Raum schaffen, in dem wir gemeinsam an unseren Flows arbeiten und kreativ experimentieren können. Nach einem gemeinsamen Warm Up wird frei ausprobiert, um am Ende bei einem gemeinsamen Cool Down wieder zusammen zu kommen. Du kannst gerne alleine kommen, es wird genug potentielle Partner\*innen vor Ort geben. Du brauchst: Bequeme, eng anliegende Kleidung, etwas zu trinken. Matten sind vor Ort. \*\*\*\* Anmeldung erforderlich : melde dich bitte an unter [akro@filua.de](mailto:akro@filua.de)

Welcome to **ChessBar Events! 🍻♟️** We host **weekly chess tournaments** in different bars across the city — the perfect mix of strategy, drinks, and good vibes. The tournament is organized directly through our **ChessBar app**, where you can see your next opponent, enter results, and gain ranking points throughout the season. ✨ **What to expect** \- 5 games in **rapid format** (10 minutes per player) 🕹️ **\- Free entry** 💸 **\- Open to all levels** \- Up to 32 players can participate \- No need to bring a board or pieces — we provide all the material\! **How to join** 📲 Please make sure to **register through the ChessBar app** (signing up on Meetup alone is not enough). 👉 [https://onelink.to/chessbar-s](https://onelink.to/chessbar-s) 🌐 **More info** Website: [www.chess-bar.com](https://www.chess-bar.com/) Instagram: [@chess___bar](https://www.instagram.com/chess___bar/)

**Embodied Consent** mit **Karl-Henrik** für **LGBTIQA+** Kostenlos mit[ ](https://wearevillage.org/shop/embodied-consent/w20-2026/)**[Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/embodied-consent/w20-2026/)** **Lernen über Grenzen und Kommunikation** Wenn Sie noch nicht an einem Workshop zum Thema Consent im Village teilgenommen haben, ist es jetzt an der Zeit! Dieser Workshop ist sehr zu empfehlen für alle, die unser Projekt regelmäßig besuchen oder an einem unserer Workshops teilnehmen möchten. Diese Erfahrung wird Ihnen nicht nur helfen, sich in der we.are.village-Community zurechtzufinden, sondern sie wird Sie auch dazu befähigen, diese Werte in Ihr Leben zu übertragen. Sich seiner Grenzen bewusst zu sein und sein Einverständnis oder Nicht-Einverständnis auszudrücken, sind wichtige Fähigkeiten im Leben, aber wir haben nicht oft die Gelegenheit, die Fähigkeit des Einverständnisses auf die gleiche Weise zu üben wie andere Fähigkeiten, wie Singen, Sport treiben oder eine Sprache lernen. Bei Consent geht es um viel mehr als ein einfaches Ja oder Nein. Wenn wir die Zustimmung dekonstruieren, entdecken wir, wie wir unsere wahren Wünsche kommunizieren können, und hören auf, Dinge zu wählen, die wir nicht wollen. Durch Diskussionen, Bewegung und Partnerspiele werden wir Werkzeuge entwickeln, um körperliche Wünsche auszudrücken und zu verhandeln und durch praktische Übungen Grenzen zu setzen. Dieser Workshop ist für Menschen aller Körpergrößen, Geschlechter und Hintergründe offen und einladend. Es handelt sich um einen nicht-sexuellen Workshop bei dem, ohne Druck, Kommunikation und Berührung geübt werden können. Es geht genauso darum, wirklich Ja zu sagen und es auch so zu meinen, wie es darum geht, Nein zu sagen! Wenn Sie noch nicht an einem Workshop zum Thema Consent im Village teilgenommen haben, ist es jetzt an der Zeit! Diese Erfahrung wird Ihnen nicht nur helfen, sich in der we are village Community zurechtzufinden, sondern sie wird Sie auch dazu befähigen, diese Werte in Ihr Leben zu übertragen. Gemeinsam wollen wir eine auf Consent ausgerichtete Gemeinschaft mit gemeinsamen Werten aufbauen und dabei die Verantwortung des Einzelnen für die Einhaltung dieser Grundsätze betonen. Unser oberstes Ziel ist es, gesunde Beziehungen zu fördern und eine integrative Community für eine bessere, vernetzte Zukunft zu schaffen. 🔵 **Embodied Consent** with **Karl-Henrik** for **LGBTIQA+** Free **[Registration Required](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/embodied-consent/w20-2026)** **Learning about boundaries and communication**. If you have not yet attended a workshop on Consent in the Village, now is the time! This workshop is highly recommended for anyone wishing to visit our project on a regular basis, or to attend one of our workshops. This experience will not only help you navigate within the we.are.village community, but it will also equip you to carry these values into your life. Being aware of your boundaries and expressing your consent or non-consent are essential skills in life, but we don’t often get a chance to actually practice consent skills in the same way we practice other skills, like singing, playing sports or learning a language. Consent is about much more than a simple yes or no. When we deconstruct consent, we discover how to communicate our true desires and stop choosing the things we actually don’t want. Through discussion, movement and partner games, we will build tools to express and negotiate physical desires and set boundaries through the use of practical exercises. This workshop is inclusive and welcoming to individuals of all body sizes, genders, and background. This is a non-sexual workshop, and great, low pressure situation in which to practice communication and touching. It’s as much about how to truly say yes and mean it as it is about saying no! If you have not yet attended a workshop on Consent in the Village, now is the time! This experience will not only help you navigate within the we are village community, but it will also equip you to carry these values into your life. Together, we aim to nurture a consent-centered community with shared values, emphasizing individual responsibility in upholding these principles. Our ultimate goal is to foster healthy relationships and create an inclusive community for a better, more connected future.

​IMPORTANT: Register/RSVP through this link: [https://tix.dod.ngo/dwebcamp/BLN-meetup-may26/](https://tix.dod.ngo/dwebcamp/BLN-meetup-may26/?utm_source=luma) ___ NOT HERE ON MEETUP! ___ [DWeb Camp](https://tix.dod.ngo/redirect/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdwebcamp.org%2F%3A7v2yu9xdEb0c6RTbDYRk3qAPqwC18jClXIfJpo5teDQ&utm_source=luma) is taking place this summer, July 8-12! ​**The [DWeb Berlin Node](https://tix.dod.ngo/redirect/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgetdweb.net%2F%23nodes%3AGmFV8gam_PW8GVaoM3tnBUsAYT4q967x78cQQLJRsNI&utm_source=luma) is thrilled to join our partner [Foresight Institute](https://tix.dod.ngo/redirect/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforesight.org%2F%3AKGDRA98_WloIHITFgu1CImdKctQC8aAb4pjQGNQQsYY&utm_source=luma) to celebrate our Berlin community of practitioners, builders, activists and dreamers about decentralized technologies, public & ethical AI, p2p and local-first coordination and more –- as we traverse the path to DWeb Camp!** ​**WHEN**: Thursday, 21 May 18:00 - 22:00 (Berlin) ​**WHERE:** Foresight Institute Berlin Hub @ CIC Berlin [https://osm.org/go/0MbE6uAb8](https://osm.org/go/0MbE6uAb8?utm_source=luma) or geo:52.494111,13.445973?z=19 ​Once you have registered we will send you a confirmation email, and details on how to access our gathering location within the CIC Berlin campus. ​**AGENDA & WHAT TO EXPECT:** • 18:00 - 19:00, Arrival and Mingling • 19:00 - 19:30, Intro and Q + A about DWeb Camp and Foresight Institute • 19:30 - 20:00, Lightning talks from key collaborators who will join us at Camp this July • 20:00 - 20:30, Breakout groups/Fishbowl facilitation for a sneak peek of discourse and topics we will explore at Camp, such as Anti-Authoritarian Stack, Decentralized Hardware/Local Community Networks, Solidarity Tech & Sustainable Instructures (more info here: https://dwebcamp.org/proposals/) • 20:30 - 22:00, Drinks, bites, and meeting your future fellow campers and DWeb + Foresight community members! ​**ABOUT [DWEB CAMP](https://tix.dod.ngo/redirect/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdwebcamp.org%2F%3A7v2yu9xdEb0c6RTbDYRk3qAPqwC18jClXIfJpo5teDQ&utm_source=luma):** ​*DWeb Camp 2026: Root Systems is a five-day gathering in nature for builders and dreamers dedicated to building a decentralized web (DWeb). A web that is private, resilient, and beyond the control of a few central powers. Like forests, decentralized systems derive strength from what lies beneath the surface: dense networks of roots, sharing resources without hierarchy, and coordination that persists even when individual nodes disappear.* ​*DWeb Camp: Root Systems invites participants to build technologies that–like living ecosystems–adapt, regenerate, and endure.* ​*The event will be held at Alte Hölle, just one hour southwest of Berlin. The venue sits on the grounds of a forest hotel dating back to the 1800s. Once a Stasi recreation site, Alte Hölle is now owned and inhabited by a collectivist community of friends who are turning this space into a sustainable venue for group events of technologists, hackers, artists, and activists. Set on 100,000 square meters of lush meadows and ancient forests, Alte Hölle is both a community and location with values that resonate deeply with DWeb, a place we are excited to nourish and leave richer than when we arrive.* ​\~ *Want to learn more about DWeb Camp? Visit [dwebcamp.org](https://dwebcamp.org/?utm_source=luma).* ​*If you would like to ask us questions directly, come to this DWeb Berlin Node Meetup!* ​**ABOUT [FORESIGHT INSTITUTE](https://tix.dod.ngo/redirect/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforesight.org%2F%3AKGDRA98_WloIHITFgu1CImdKctQC8aAb4pjQGNQQsYY&utm_source=luma) BERLIN HUB** ​[Foresight Institute](https://tix.dod.ngo/redirect/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforesight.org%2F%3AKGDRA98_WloIHITFgu1CImdKctQC8aAb4pjQGNQQsYY&utm_source=luma) supports the beneficial development of high-impact technology to make great futures more likely. \~ Learn more about the Berlin Hub and how to get involved here: [https://foresight.org/grants/grants-ai-for-science-safety/](https://foresight.org/grants/grants-ai-for-science-safety/?utm_source=luma)

Community Backyards Workshop Join us at the Ohio Herb Center in Gahanna to learn about sustainable home gardening. We can make small changes in our yards to make a BIG impact for a better environment and healthier waterways while saving money. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek and hosted by Ohio Herb Center. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but NOT required. Click here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/65f65aw (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) * Location: Ohio Herb Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna, OH 43230 * Date and time: Sat, May 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM * Organizer: The Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

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Community Backyards Workshop .Community Backyards Workshop - Westerville Join us for the Westerville Community Backyards workshop! This is a FREE class on how you can protect our waterways and environment with small changes in your gardening habits. We will discuss rain barrels, rain gardens, composting, and native plants. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but not required. * Location: Westerville Community Center, 350 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082 * Date and time: Sat, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM * Organizer: Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/h2w5ms8 **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

Wild Ones Columbus Annual Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 23th, 2026 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (Eastern Time) Overbrook Presbyterian Church Parking Lot, 4131 N High St, Columbus, OH, 43214 Public Welcome, Family-Friendly Free Event A wide variety of native flowering plants, grasses, shrubs, and trees will be available from Wild Ones Columbus and local vendors Natives in Harmony, Leaves for Wildlife, and Scioto Gardens. Wild Ones will publish a list of plants that will be available at this year's sale closer to the event date. Be sure to stop by! Show up anytime!

**You're invited to join local Columbus animal advocates as we watch PETA's workshop together on cage-free campaigns. Free vegan pizza will be provided! After the workshop Q&A, we'll have a group discussion and brainstorm on future activism plans. Hope to see you there!** **Here are the details:** **WHEN: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6pm EST** **WHERE: KTC Columbus** **If you cannot attend in person, you can still view the workshop virtually at https://www.facebook.com/events/1567122777711333** **Here's some background on the workshop:** **Please join us for an eye-opening online PETA Playbook discussion with PETA’s Associate Director of Vegan Campaigns, Amber Canavan, where we’ll ask the hard-hitting questions about the cage-free campaigns and their impact on both hens and vegan efforts.** **Whether you’re looking to strengthen your outreach or sharpen your messaging around the egg industry’s humane-washing tactics, this workshop will give you practical tools to help others understand what “cage-free” really means for hens and why the label is misleading.** **We’ll explore how to keep conversations respectful, fact-based, and focused on the animals’ reality while encouraging others to take effective action.** **Please join us for this important workshop to learn how you can cut through cage-free marketing and help animals.** **Come ready to learn, ask questions, and ignite your activism for animals!**