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NEW STARTING TIME: 18H30! Come along, grab a coffee or other drink, shut up, and write! We will do at least two sessions of each 45 minutes of writing and two breaks. We will start the first writing session at 18:45. And don't forget to **order drinks to support the place and its amazing owner** who hosts us! *Please **update your RSVP if you can't make it**, so that other people on the waiting list can join. **I will prioritize other people's registration if someone does not show up twice without updating their RSVP.** * Looking forward to see you at the meetup! In between sessions, we have a Telegram chat: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw For more information, visit https://shutupwrite.com.

📜 **Hear Ye, Hear Ye!** Good folk of the realm, I prithee embark upon a journey where merriment and jest have sworn fealty! 🛡️ **Presenting: "ENGLISH COMEDY KNIGHT"** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The hottest comics in Berlin!" - Joan of Arc ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "They may take the mickey but they'll never take our freedom!" - William Wallace ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A golden horde of comedic talent!" - Genghis Khan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A really funny bunch of infidels!" - Saladin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I can't give you a quote as I've just taken a vow of silence" - St. Francis of Assisi 👑 **Host: Johnny Armstrong** Johnny Armstrong is a multi-awarding comedian, the first expat from the Berlin comedy scene to become properly established on the German circuit, enjoying patronage from all the top clubs and appearing on numerous TV shows. **🏰 A Gathering of Jesters and Joy! ** In the noble tradition of medieval mirth, we summon thee to an eve of endless entertainment and hearty har-hars! A fellowship of jesters, foolhardy knights, and hilarious damsels shall grace our humble stage, armed with wit sharper than any sword, aiming to slay thee... with laughter! 📅 Date: every 3rd Wednesday of the month ⏰ 7pm is when we open the portcullis 🎭 8pm is when festivities commence 🏠 Location: WerkStadt, a tavern of considerable cheer 🎟️ Passage is FREE, but for that we accept patronage **🎉What to Expect? ** A cavalcade of jesters, bearing jokes and tales to tickle thy funny bone! A delightful array of potables, fit for kings and queens! A space where merry men and women may meet, converse, and let joy be unconfined! 📜 Verily, spread the word, invite kinsmen and fellow villagers, and let us together weave a tapestry of joyous memories in the hallowed halls of humour! Let mirth prevail!

Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! We will do at least two sessions of each 45 minutes of writing and two breaks. We will start the first writing session at 10:15. For space reasons, we are limited to a certain number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come. We are typically by the large windows facing the U-Bahn entrance. If you are new, come and say hello, as we know that suddenly going quiet for 45 minutes and staring at that blank page can be intimidating when it's your first time. We have a lot of long-term regulars who will be happy to help you feel welcome. In between sessions, we have a Telegram chat: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw For more information, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/).

-DROP IN - *(English below)* **Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance Unterricht** Klassen (fast) jeden Mittwoch Abend 18\.15 Uhr Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance \- Starter 19\.30 Uhr Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance \- Improver oder/or SOLO JAZZ\! Bitte für weitere Informationen & Kosten hier schauen: [SWING PATROL ROLLBERG _ SCHILLERKIEZ - NEUKÖLLN](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/sp-rollberg.html) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- classes (almost) every Wednesday evening 18\.15 Uhr Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance \- Starter 19\.30 Uhr Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance \- Improver All information & costs here: [SWING PATROL ROLLBERG _ SCHILLERKIEZ - NEUKÖLLN](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/sp-rollberg.html)

## DNA. presents "ART EVENTS in BLEND" \- a series of regular\, exclusive evenings where **Words, Live Music & Art** come together in an extraordinary setting at **Hotel Pullman Schweizerhof**. ‍ Exclusive Experience Extraordinary Venue Beautiful People ‍ > Be a Part of these Happenings to remember and let the Art, Elegance & Connection pleasure Your senses. ‍ ‍ #### **JANUARY DATES:** ‍ **07 JAN: WINE & PAINT** \- an evening of color\, creativity\, and clinking glasses\. \- all materials included ‍ DOORS: 7 pm START: 7.15 pm SESSION: 7.15 - 8.30 pm AFTER: Drinks & Music ‍ ‍ **15 JAN: PIANO & POETRY** \- Spoken Words Art Show & Live Music \- a night of words\, connection\, and feelings ‍ DOORS: 7.30 pm SPOKEN WORDS ART SHOW OPENING: 8 pm LIVE MUSIC & POETRY: 8.30 - 9.30 pm OPEN STAGE: 9.30 - 10 pm AFTER: Drinks & Music ‍ ‍ **21 JAN: DRINK & WRITE** \- an evening of words\, connection\, and clinking glasses\. \- all materials included ‍ DOORS: 7 pm START: 7.15 pm SESSION: 7.15 - 8.30 pm AFTER: Drinks & Music ‍ ‍ **29 JAN: JAM SESSION** \- a night of Live Music\, Community and Connection \- an open stage for all musicians * full band set up (w. Drums) * sign up for Musicians required before 7.30 pm ‍ DOORS: 7.30 pm LIVE MUSIC SHOW OPENING: 8 pm JAM SESSION: 8.30 - 10.30 pm AFTER: Drinks & Music ‍ ‍ ‍ **WHERE:** Pullman Hotel Berlin Schweizerhof [Budapester Str. 25, 10787 Berlin](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47a85054b6fb6f6f:0x9526c44b48b91904?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) ‍ ‍ **TICKETS\*\*:** (Free) Entry only for Everyone. Sign up needed. ‍ **SIGN UP (RSVP):** Make sure to save Yourself a Spot on the Guest List. ‍ > Limited Spots. First comes, First served. ‍ See Us Soon. Love. DNA. & Pullman Hotel Berlin Schweizerhof ‍ ‍ \*\*\*\*\*\*HINWEIS: Veranstalter des Events ist "Pullman Hotel Berlin Schweizerhof". Das Event wird im Namen und im Auftrag "Pullman Hotel Berlin Schweizerhof" promotet

Head to Mein Freund Harvey, a retro-themed bar specializing in cocktails, and enjoy a curated standup comedy open mic with Berlin's best comedians. Arrive at 7:00 PM and enjoy top-notch spirits, cocktails, and wine before the show. At 7:30 PM, your host will give you pen and paper to write down your secrets (anonymously) for public airing at the end of the show. At 8:00 PM, sit back and enjoy a 60-minute show with no break. The setting is fun, friendly and the bar is perfect for dates and hanging out with friends. Come Laugh With Us! Produced and Hosted by Tyrone Stallone Tyrone is a California native who travels the world and does comedy. Known for his irreverence and quick wit, Tyrone is a favorite in the Berlin scene where people need a laugh, and need to laugh hard. He has opened for comedy greats like Sam Jay, Ari Shaffir, Tom Rhodes and Phil Nichol. Tyrone hosts several shows around Berlin. He has been featured on Vice, Berliner Zeitung, Berliner Kurier and Radio Eins. with GUEST COMEDIANS annouced on IG stories @tyronestallone https://www.instagram.com/tyronestallone/ MEIN FREUND HARVEY Kulmer Str. 20A, 10783 Berlin, Germany - S/U-Yorckstraße, U-Kleistpark, U-Bülowstraße Cosy, friendly, sophisticated bar with a huge range of whiskies and cocktails. Arrive early to enjoy something special. Non-smoking inside. Seating out front for smoking. Performance space in the back room with a limited capacity of 22, so get your tickets early. CARD PAYMENT ONLY Tickets 10 Euros Purchase Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dirty-laundry-stand-up-and-air-out-in-english-wtyrone-stallone-tickets-1703122578479?

📖 Rendez-vous littéraire | 21 janvier à 19h Et si on se retrouvait autour d'un livre qui nous transporte ? Ce mois-ci, notre club de lecture francophone plonge dans La maison vide de Laurent Mauvignier – une œuvre puissante, bouleversante, qui ne laisse personne indifférent. Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée de discussions passionnées, d'échanges sincères et de moments partagés autour des mots qui nous touchent. Que vous ayez adoré, détesté ou que le livre vous ait simplement fait réfléchir – votre voix compte ! Quand : 21 janvier | 19h00
Formules :
💫 7€ avec une boisson
🍷 12€ avec apéro-dîner Livre disponible dans la librairie Venez comme vous êtes, avec vos impressions et votre envie de partager. On vous attend ! ❤️📚

**For the first time we are meeting at Saftladen, one of Berlin's most famous indie game collectives.** 🎉 Thanks to Luca from Bippinbits and Lorenzo from [BerlinGameScene.com](BerlinGameScene.com), both members of Saftladen, for inviting us and making it possible to meet at their place! 🚀 **To find us, enter the elevator and go to the 4th floor. After leaving the elevator keep left to find us in the common room.** This is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together. We will hang out, chat and maybe show some of our current projects! 🦜 Regardless if you are an artist, designer, programmer, beginner, hobbyist, professional or anything in between: join us for sharing knowledge, creating art together, coding together, joining game jams together and having fun! 🌼 This meetup will happen at [Saftladen Indie Games Collective](https://saftladen.berlin/), Normannenstraße 1-2, 10367 Berlin-Lichtenberg. 🌳 You can also join us on [our Discord Server](https://discord.gg/Sm3CgrqqQa). ☎️ Follow us on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@GodotUserGroupBerlin) for updates. 📢 Also check out [our website](https://godot.berlin). 🌐 Please be [excellent to each other](https://godotengine.org/code-of-conduct/)! 🕊️

Hello fellow writers, This is our Sunday meet-up at café Peppe. Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! There will be two sessions of writing, each lasting 45 minutes, and two breaks. \- The first writing session will start at 10:45 am\. \- Second session will start at 11:45 am\. PS: We have limited space of 18 peoples. Please sign up accordingly. See you all on Sunday.

-DROP IN - *(English below)* Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance Unterricht \- * *wenn es warm ist\, draußen \| outdoors\, when warm* * *drinnen, wenn es kalt ist / inside, if cold* Klassen am Donnerstag Abend 18:15 Uhr - Starter "Take The A Train" \* keine Anmeldung nötig \* Start jederzeit & ohne Tanzerpartner\*IN möglich 19:30 Uhr OPEN CLASS (Improver - Experienced) \* keine Anmeldung nötig \* Teilnahme jederzeit & ohne Tanzerpartner\*IN möglich [20:30 Red RHYTHM - Social Dance w/ LIVE MUSIK & DJ](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/red-rhythm---swing-dance-night.html) Für mehr Informationen & Kosten bitte hier schauen: [SWING PATROL KULTURBRAUEREI](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/sp-kulte.html) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- classes every Thursday evening 18:15 Starter "Take The A Train" \* no registration needed \* no partner needed \* start anytime 19:30 OPEN CLASS (IMPROVER - EXPERIENCED) \* no registration needed \* no partner needed [20:30 Social Dance w/ LIVE MUSIK & DJ](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/red-rhythm---swing-dance-night.html) All information here: [SWING PATROL KULTURBRAUEREI](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/sp-kulte.html)

Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! We will do at least two sessions of each 45 minutes of writing and two breaks. We will start the first writing session at 11:15. **For space reasons, we are limited to a certain number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come**. We often have a large waiting list, and not updating your RSVP or not showing up if you do RSVP yes means that others miss out. We also ask that if you do change your RSVP, do it with reasonable notice. Thanks! We typically take over all of the cafe, but try to share tables if you can to allow space for other customers. If you are new, come and say hello, as we know that suddenly going quiet for 45 minutes and staring at that blank page can be intimidating when it's your first time. We have a lot of long-term regulars who will be happy to help you feel welcome. In between sessions, we have a Telegram chat: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw For more information, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/).

An *electric* atmosphere featuring visiting pros and some of the best comedians in Berlin at the city's longest-running weekly show. There's no such thing as a bad Chuckleheads; it's as consistent as it gets. Come and find out why we have more regulars than any comedy show in Berlin. The right mix of lively yet laid-back energy in an intimate setting, with well-curated line ups. Chuckleheads is primarily for experienced comedians, though depending on the week we might have a spot for a newbie or two. Doors: 8:00 pm Showtime: 8:30 pm RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! We got limited seating. Book the amount of seats you need with your name and we'll have them ready for you. It is still a free-entry show, though please donate to keep the laughs coming and pay for production costs. Suggested donation is 10-20 euros. If you've been to other shows, you know it's well worth it. Come be part of it! As is tradition in the nine years (!) of the show, free shots are also given at the start of each show. Produced and hosted by Daniel Gutierrez. See you all Thursday!

Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! We will do at least two sessions of each 45 minutes of writing and two breaks. We will start the first writing session at 10:45. For space reasons we only allow a limited number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come. We'll probably be grouped around the large table in the back room's center. In the summer, also outside. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Discover how to write with voice. In this generative workshop, we will be working with voice and discovering how to discover what your characters want to say. This in-person session will involve writing, discovery, and voice exploration through workshopping and character practice. Led by an agented author who works primarily through deep POV, this is a class where you can discover your character, or develop a new one! Notebooks will be provided.

**Looking for a group you can write with *whilst sipping your fave coffee*?** ☕✍️ Then come join **Shut Up & Write!** on **Saturday, January 24th from 1:30pm to 4:00pm** at **Ridgetop Coffee & Tea**! Whether you're cranking out a novel, journaling, looking for new friends, or just trying to get that stubborn paragraph right—we’ve got a cozy seat and a supportive group waiting for you! **No critiques, no peer review, no pressure—just a chill space to get words on the page.** 📝 **What to expect:** 1:30–2:00pm – Grab your coffee or tea, find your seat, and meet your fellow writers. 2:00pm–3:30pm – Silent, focused writing time 3:30–4:00pm – Debrief, celebrate any writing wins, commiserate on any obstacles, and head out feeling accomplished. **RSVP Info:** The room seats only 8 people comfortably! RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot!! If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation **ASAP** so those on the wait list are able to RSVP and attend!!! **Meeting Room:** Enter the coffee shop, walk straight towards the play area and on your left you will see a meeting room just past the bathrooms. The room has a TV, white board, and walls are painted green. **What to Bring:** Whatever helps you focus, and be productive. There is a wall outlet at each end of the room, so you're able to bring your laptop to write. You're welcome to bring headphones if you enjoy listening to music while working. **Parking & Accessibility:** there is a large parking lot out front and it is free! There are no stair cases when entering the coffee shop or when inside. This coffee shop is incredibly spacious with many seating options. If you have any questions, please message me through MeetUp. I'm happy to help. **Dietary Information:** many GF, Vegan, and SF options. Just ask your barista when ordering for specifics! Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Get to know your fellow writers! In this relaxed, easygoing environment, we'll have the space, snacks, and some interactive activities to meet your fellow writers. Led by a professional in the industry, we'll discuss upcoming events in Montgomery County, some upcoming conventions, and local open mics that are available for you to participate in. $5 donation asked to provide for food and supplies so we don't have to worry about going to a cafe or restaurant, but still have a great time. Expect coffee, pastries, and other cafe-like snacks, as well as writing supplies, goodies, and other things to do. Host will use all funds towards the group. Novices and seasoned writers welcome. Just come and make community.

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 7pm-7:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 7:15pm-8:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 8:45pm-9pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :)

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Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 7pm-7:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 7:15pm-8:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 8:45pm-9pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :)