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Tabletop RPG Game Night
Whether you’re completely new to tabletop RPGs or a seasoned Game Master looking to finally sit on the other side of the table, you’re warmly invited to join us for an evening of adventure.
Step into North of Nowhere, a mysterious medieval fantasy realm set at the farthest reaches of the known world. This is a place of untamed wilderness, forgotten paths, and stories waiting to be discovered.
This session is a self-contained one-shot adventure, meaning you can jump in without any prior experience or long-term commitment. Everything you need will be provided, and we’ll guide you through the game step by step—perfect for beginners.
**This week’s adventure:**
Your party journeys north into a the forest of Northwood whispered about in fearful tones. Strange creatures lurk beneath the canopy, and not everything is as it seems. Expect tension, exploration, and unexpected twists as you uncover what lies hidden in the dark.
**What to expect:**
A beginner-friendly introduction to roleplaying games
A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
Create your own characters
An original campaign setting
Miniatures, Terrain and Dice
A focus on storytelling, creativity, and fun
Whether you want to try something new, meet like-minded people, or just enjoy a night of collaborative storytelling, this is the perfect opportunity.
Come roll some dice, take on a role, and see where the adventure leads...
Spieltreff in Kreuzberg (Nachbarschaftshaus Urban)
We play any kind of board and card games. Most of them are german or language neutral games.
It doesn't matter if you are casual or core player. The main thing is to meet and have fun.
Bring your own game or choose one of about 150 games we have on site. You want to play a certain game you don't own, ask Björn (spielfest-berlin@email.de) if he can bring it or ask in the comments.
Please RSVP if you like to come. It makes things way easier to organize, if we know how big the boardgame-enjoying-crowd gonna be.
If the front door is locked, call Björn 0049157 746 300 78 or someone named on the door sign.
Entrance is 3€ and can be paid on-site (prepay is not possible).
There will be snacks, tee, coffee and soft drinks for little money as well. Of course you can bring your own food/drinks as well.
No Animals allowed.
Try our discord channel to chat and find other players.
https://discord.gg/dCXGmy2
After-Work Game Night: Play, Relax & Chill
Join us for a relaxed evening focused on hanging out and having a good time.
We’re getting together to enjoy some ping pong, kicker, darts, and board games in a very casual setting. It doesn't matter if you’re a regular player or have never tried these games before; the night is really just about the social vibe, not how well anyone plays. You’re welcome to jump into a game whenever you like or just grab a seat and chat with others.
It's a nice chance to meet some new people and enjoy the evening in a way that’s easygoing and friendly.
See you!
Roundtable Discussions and Networking - March
[Please note the new date - the event moved to April]
Let's get together for a BYOB roundtable networking session.
This is an open conversation about the current state of tech, in Berlin and in general, and just getting to know like minded people.
This will take place at a bakery, with one large table and several small ones. You can choose to buy a drink and/or a pastry, as no refreshments will be provided.
★ABOUT WTM BERLIN★
We have been encouraging diversity in tech in Berlin since 2015. Get visibility, networking & resources to make Berlin's tech community more diverse & inclusive.
Whether a WTM member, or a complete newbie - join us!
Our Meetups are always open & inclusive to people of all backgrounds - everyone is welcome ❤
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/wtm_berlin
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1106085959408694
SLACK: https://slack.wtm.berlin
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@womentechmakersberlin
We follow the Berlin Code of Conduct: https://berlincodeofconduct.org/
Agenda
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Hosted By
Anna Morgiel, Android Engineer
👋 Hi, I’m @annamorgiel, Professional Software Engineer for Android, working with Jetpack Compose, Coroutines and Jetpack Components. My favorite areas are testing, animations and acessibility. I organize Women Techmakers Berlin and GDG Berlin Android events.
👀 I’m interested in Google Assistant and conversational design
🌱 I’m currently learning Jetpack Compose and technical content delivery
Bukola Johnson, Organizer
Bukola is a Senior Platform Engineer with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. Her career began as a System Administrator, transitioned into DevOps, and has now led her to specialize in Platform Engineering. Bukola is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and is a dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion within the tech community.
As a Womentechmaker Ambassador and a co-organizer of WTM Berlin, Bukola actively works to amplify the voices of women in tech. Her commitment to mentorship and community building is evident in her previous volunteer role as a DevOps Coordinator at SheCodeAfrica, where she mentored and guided women starting careers in Cloud and DevOps.
Bukola is also a speaker and mentor who enjoys sharing her knowledge and empowering aspiring technologists, particularly women and young girls. Her mission is to inspire and foster a more inclusive tech community where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Natalie Pistunovich, Organizer
Seemran Xec, Software Engineer
Jhoon Saravia, meow.
Ruba Kharrubi, Team Lead
Challenge Accepted!
Welcome to "Challenge Accepted," the monthly head-to-head-to-head battle of some of the best improvisers in Berlin! This time, the points are *serious*. The winner not only gets the Improv Challenge Cup, but is invited to defend their crown at the next Challenge! Our next show features:
Summer Banks (Rollercoasters, Some Nerve)
Joanna Jourdan (Drunk Classics, The Marbelles)
Aaron Wallace (Nearly Terminal, The Buckingham)
Expect ridiculous characters, hilarious scenes and funny songs, all made up on the spot!
Doors: 19:30, Show: 20:00
Advance tickets: https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows
"A shameless ripoff of Make Some Noise on [Dropout.tv](http://Dropout.tv)" - Sam Reich\*
"You should definitely subscribe to [Dropout.tv](http://Dropout.tv)" - Andrew Rae, hoping not to get sued
\* not Sam Reich
Founders Meet & Greet
🚀 **Founders Meet & Connect**
Join us for a relaxed evening where founders, builders, and like-minded people come together to connect, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships.
Whether you’re working on a startup or just exploring the space, this is the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange experiences, and grow your network in an informal setting.
📅 April 24
⏰ 18:00 – 20:00
📍 The Castle Pub Berlin
No stage. No pressure. Just real conversations.
Come as you are, bring your ideas, and leave with new connections.
🤝 Join Our WhatsApp Community
For updates about upcoming events, networking opportunities, and founder meetups, join our **WhatsApp community** where entrepreneurs support, connect, and grow together.
👇
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IOjguBGBakz59qp2b6BE0V](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IOjguBGBakz59qp2b6BE0V)
Independent Game Development Events This Week
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Blood on the Clocktower at Manifesto! (beginner/intermediate)
Hi folks, this is the meetup group for the weekly Sunday Blood on the Clocktower games in the Soot bar in Manifesto at Potsdamer Platz. We run beginner-friendly and intermediate-level games throughout the afternoon and evening. **Friendly newcomers of all skill levels are welcome, no experience required!**
Our group aims to provide a fun and welcoming space to experience this thrilling game of social deception. **We focus on promoting a positive and fun group atmosphere, where players don’t take themselves or the game too seriously, whether they’re heroically winning or spectacularly losing.** Our players follow the code of conduct for the Berlin Board Gamers group and are expected to treat each other with respect and consideration – “killing with grace, and dying with dignity”.
We are usually able to offer two simultaneous games on Sundays. If you are marked as "attending" in Meetup and are in your seat at 15:00, your place is guaranteed for as long as you want to stay. All other seats are first come, first served. We always run at least one beginner-friendly game of the basic version of Clocktower ("Trouble Brewing") throughout the afternoon and evening. We also usually have enough players for a second intermediate-level game. If you are already very familiar with Clocktower, consider also joining our Tuesday meetup for advanced players, when we play with complex custom scripts and characters.
Blood on the Clocktower is a deep, mechanical game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception… think Werewolf on steroids. Each player receives a unique secret role and plays either for the good team – the uninformed majority, gathering info and working with others to solve the puzzle – or the evil team, the informed minority, scheming to eliminate good players and protect their demon from execution. In our beginner games no prior experience is expected and we will gladly explain the game rules to any newcomers.
We play in English so players should be able to understand and express themselves in English: an exception is possible for one pair of players willing to play together (as a “Revolutionary” pair) where one player can interpret into and out of English. Please let us know in advance if this is the case.
We are very grateful to the wonderful folks at Manifesto for hosting our meetup! **Please support the venue during your visit by buying drinks and/or food.**
Spieletreff im Go
Sehr gerne Familien mit Kindern! Achtung ab sofort nur noch bis 27 Jahre!!!(Ausnahme Familien mit Kindern). Wir spielen jeden letzten Sonntag im go Brett- und Kartenspiele. Es sind viele Spiele da und es können auch Spiele mitgebracht werden. Jeder ist willkommen. Pro Spieler müssen ein Euro Raumnutzungsgebühr gezahlt werden.
Filmmakers & Movie Nerds Meetup #175
Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) ♥️
Would you like to meet some like-minded filmmakers? Start a project? Or do you need help with a movie you are currently working on? Are you new in the city and you'd like to meet people tinkering with movies?
**Then you should join us!**
We meet every Sunday. It’s important to us that we get to know each other in person. To create a community of connected people, work, learn and grow together. For film making you need a crew of reliable people with a positive can-do-attitude. This is the place to find them.
Together, we will talk about these topics:
* What you are currently working on
* What you need help with
* What would you like to help with
* What you you would like to learn
This is event is great for:
* filmmakers
* movie nerds
* writers
* camera operators
* editors
* actors
* sound recorders
* composers
* gaffers
* producers
We are limiting the amount of people, so we can have a structured introduction and discussion. After that we get together loosely with some drinks and chats. And then we mostly go for dinner with a couple of us.
**Important information**:
*To sustain and grow this amazing community, we started a member contribution that is due every month. The money we collect is used solely for the purpose of the community. Of course you can come once or twice without contributing to check us out!*
Chess tournament in "Hopfenreich"
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 12 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/)
GATHERING OF ANIMATED SHORTS
You want to make animated short film, collaborate on, or be part of the creation process; this meetup is for you!
From animators, storytellers, character designers, 3D modellers, sound designers or voice actors, join in and share your work.
We present our creations and work processes, share our knowledge and skills, give and receive honest constructive feedback.
This regular meet-up is there to set a structure in our creation process, initiate the opportunity to collaborate and to be a source of inspiration.
The goal is the process.
Let us enjoy the animations we want to make!
PS: The café has another floor, take some time to look upstairs ;)
Harold. Da una parola infiniti mondi.
Harold è uno dei formati più iconici dell’improvvisazione teatrale: un mosaico vivo che nasce davanti agli occhi del pubblico. Scene che ritornano, storie che si intrecciano, personaggi che evolvono e si rincorrono in un gioco di richiami, connessioni e scoperte. Non c’è una trama scritta, ma un disegno che emerge poco a poco, tra intuizioni, ritmo e ascolto. Ogni elemento trova il suo posto, ogni dettaglio può diventare fondamentale. È teatro che si costruisce nel momento stesso in cui accade. Ed è proprio lì che succede la magia.
Special guest: Alberto Ceville.
biglietti:
https://www.yesticket.org/event/en/harold-da-una-parola-infiniti-mondi-26-04-26/
Hold My Beer: Standout Standup
Every fourth Saturday at ImprovWorks Berlin, we've got an amazing lineup of standout standup comedy.
Join us in our beautiful theater in Friedrichshain and laugh along with comedians from around the world!
This month featuring:
Mihailo Aleksić (SER)
Çağlar Bozkurt (TUR)
Natalie Grünler (?)
Lucie Haardt (FRA)
Laura Jürgenschellert (GER)
Julia Powalla (GER)
They'll make you laugh. They'll make you think. They'll make you drink.
Doors 19:30, Show 20:00, Tix: [https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows](https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows)
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CHROMA @CCAD
FREE event
[https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma)
Friday, May 16, 3–7 p.m.
CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements.
It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all.
Many exhibitions including...
**Game Art & Design:**
**DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**
Version Control for Unity
This meetup is a beginner-friendly session introducing version control for Unity projects, with a look at three common tools: Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control. The goal is to help you understand what version control is, why it matters for Unity development, and what options are out there.
The format will likely be presentation-style, with live demos and time for questions throughout. You'll see each tool in action and learn how they fit into a Unity workflow.
What to Expect:
* An introduction to version control and why it's essential for Unity projects
* An overview of Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control
* Demos of each tool in a Unity workflow
* Tips for getting started
* No prior version control experience required
* Resources for continued learning
All experience levels are welcome. Whether you're new to version control or already using one of these tools, this session will help you understand what each one offers.
Food and drinks provided. Join us to learn more about version control options for Unity.
CABS Boardgaming Saturday, April 25th
Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2000 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move
CABS First Friday Boardgaming 5/1
CABS First Friday of the month gaming!!! Door opens at 4pm and will go until the last game is played or the closer for the night needs their sleep.
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations.
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that.
We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus.
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn.
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play.
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders…
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords…
IMPORTANT:
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for.
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.
















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