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**RSVP Available on luma:** https://luma.com/3aed7h1x Silent Reading Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. **Our Agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star) 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures, or just keep exploring the pages

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

This is a small, focused conversation group for people who enjoy thinking out loud, slowly, honestly, and with others. We’re not here to debate, perform intelligence, or reach conclusions. We’re here to sit with a question and see where it actually leads. To keep the group intentional and manageable, there is a €1 deposit for this meetup. This is not about money, it’s simply a way to make sure that people who join actually plan to show up. The group will be kept small to protect the quality of the conversation. Please come with curiosity, patience, and a willingness to listen as much as you speak.

**You’re not alone in this founder journey.** Join GrowFirma’s **Founder Meet & Greet** this Saturday evening for a relaxed, no‑agenda meetup with fellow founders, early‑stage builders, and startup enthusiasts in Berlin. This is your chance to: * Connect with other founders in person over drinks and snacks. * Share your current project, get quick feedback, and exchange ideas. * Find potential co‑founders, collaborators, or mentors in the Berlin ecosystem. * Get introduced to upcoming GrowFirma events: **Solo Founders Assist** and **Founders Pitch Feedback**. There are no formal pitches, no slides, and no pressure - just honest conversations, new connections, and founder energy. **Want to stay updated?** Join the **GrowFirma Founder Community** (WhatsApp / LinkedIn group) for weekly event reminders, founder tips, and exclusive news: 👉 [Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5MlDQgJtG0GF6WdRu3dYb?mode=gi_t) Whether you’re just starting out or already building, this is your weekly Berlin founder hangout. See you there! 🚀

Welcome to **Electric Social** \- Berlin’s electrifying arcade bar where nostalgia meets nightlife\! Think neon lights\, beers\, retro games\, and the unbeatable Sip Happens vibe you know and love\. Join us for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and laid-back fun as we take over one of Berlin’s coolest new spots. Whether you’re a Mario Kart master, a pinball wizard, or just here for the vibes, there’s something for everyone. 🎮 **What to expect:** ✨ A full bar with great drinks and booths to hang out in 🕹️ Classic arcade & video games to battle your new friends 🥂 The friendliest crowd in Berlin (that’s you lot!) 💬 Chill areas to chat, connect and hang out between rounds This isn’t your average night out — it’s a chance to play, laugh, and meet new people in a place built for fun. So grab your tokens, bring your A-game, and get ready for another unforgettable Sip Happens night! 📍 **Electric Social, Berlin** 🗓️ **Doors open at 20:00** 🎟️ RSVP now to secure your spot – it’s going to be *next-level fun!*

Come join a small group for hatha yoga in my home studio in Prenzlauer. I am a certified yoga teacher, having trained in Bali and India. After the class you will feel relaxed, yet energised. Your muscles will be lengthened and back stiffness reduced more and more each time✨

Welcome to WeMoa, where Kiez becomes community based on simply being together through social events, sports and culture. WeMoa is all about building a tight-knit community where fitness, fun, and connection come together. We’re more than just a workout group—we’re a movement that brings people of all cultures backgrounds and ages together through running, sports, and health-focused activities. Whether it’s sweating it out in the studio or exploring the outdoors and getting into the wintry Plötzensee or even simply meeting up in the courtyard for a chat, we believe in lifting each other up and making fitness accessible, social, and, most importantly, fun! Together, we move, grow, and thrive. On Saturday’s we will get sweaty and limber together with 2 classes: **Full Body Burn - 45 min** Get ready to sweat, move, and feel unstoppable in this 45-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class! Designed to target your entire body for everybody, this fast-paced workout combines fun movements, strength-building exercises, and short recovery periods to maximize results in minimal time. Whether you’re looking to boost your fitness or just love a good challenge, this class will leave you energized, strong, and ready to take on the day. Come ready to work hard, have fun, and crush it! DIRECTLY FOLLOWED BY **Full Body Flow - 30 min** Feel the freedom to move! In this 30-minute Full Body Flow class, we combine deep stretches and dynamic mobility exercises to unlock tight muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance your overall movement. It’s the perfect way to cool down and recover after our high-energy HIIT class, helping your body reset and relax. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, release tension, or simply wind down, this session will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the rest of your day. Stretch, flow, and feel amazing! DIRECTLY FOLLOWED BY A potluck Brunch ! Bring something for the community buffet! FOR BOTH CLASSES PLEASE bring your own towel, water bottle and yoga mat if you can! This class is donation based. Pay what you can and feel is right! Cash or PayPal accepted. REGISTER yourself by email at[ findyourmoa@wemoa.de](mailto:findyourmoa@wemoa.de) or join the WhatsApp community for direct access to the classes: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LOHENJ4oxkAAA2g0wtrdIR ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LOHENJ4oxkAAA2g0wtrdIR) Sometimes due to scheduling conflicts the times are different on certain Saturdays. If you do not have WhatsApp and want to see the up to date schedule please visit: [https://www.wemoa.de/calendar ](https://www.wemoa.de/calendar) All the best, Coach Noah

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

**Discover a diverse landscape of open fields, lakes, forests & creeks while listening to the birds singing and the water murmuring.** Check this Reels [Click here](https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cw8Fb3MI0Bj/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D) **WHY GO?** Join us as we explore the ancient landscape of Biesenthaler Becken, a region well-known for its rich biodiversity and breathtaking scenery. Take a break from the humdrum of city life and immerse yourself into the serenity of sprawling forests, meadows with wildflowers, and the company of little forest animals and migratory birds. The trail starts from the former agricultural town of Biesenthal where you will meander through beautiful open fields with views of the Streesee lake before stopping for a picnic lunch break. Then, you will continue on towards the Biesenthaler basin to explore its glacial landscape dating back to the Ice Age. Enjoy a photo stop at the stunning Lake Hellsee and finally, toast to a great hike at a beer garden on the banks of the Obersee Lake. **HOW DO I JOIN THIS EVENT?** Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket. [https://biesenthaler-becken-hike-8feb2026.eventbrite.de](https://biesenthaler-becken-hike-8feb2026.eventbrite.de) ### **TRIP DETAILS** **Meeting location & time:** * Option A: [Berlin Central Train Station (Berlin Hbf) ](http://[https//maps.app.goo.gl/rmtWJoJyzsJ8CLgm6%5D(https://maps.app.goo.gl/rmtWJoJyzsJ8CLgm6) "\[https://maps.app.goo.gl/rmtWJoJyzsJ8CLgm6\](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rmtWJoJyzsJ8CLgm6)")at 9:30 am * Option B: [Biesenthal Bahnhof ](http://[https//maps.app.goo.gl/BP6msv5NN99yBNva8%5D(https://maps.app.goo.gl/BP6msv5NN99yBNva8) "\[https://maps.app.goo.gl/BP6msv5NN99yBNva8\](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BP6msv5NN99yBNva8)")at 10:45 am **Finishing location & time:** * Option A: [Berlin Central Train Station (Berlin Hbf)](http://[https//maps.app.goo.gl/BuF3N1q6mh5FFhf69%5D(https://maps.app.goo.gl/BuF3N1q6mh5FFhf69) "\[https://maps.app.goo.gl/BuF3N1q6mh5FFhf69\](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BuF3N1q6mh5FFhf69)") at 5:30pm * Option B: [Bus stop Lanke, Dorf](http://[https//maps.app.goo.gl/z7rxMV2is6DNEEMK7%5D(https://maps.app.goo.gl/z7rxMV2is6DNEEMK7) "\[https://maps.app.goo.gl/z7rxMV2is6DNEEMK7\](https://maps.app.goo.gl/z7rxMV2is6DNEEMK7)") at 4pm **Distance:** 13 km walking, 5 hours from start to closing, multiple break times **Hiking Difficulty:** Easy – walking on marked paths / dirt roads, mostly flat terrain, relaxed pace **Kid Friendly:** Yes **Price:** Starting from **11 euros** **What is included?** * Community leader & guide for the entire duration. * Transportation to and from Berlin (based on the ticket option selected). * Access to google photos album dedicated for this trip for sharing all your amazing pics & videos from the trip. * Access to a WhatsApp group for confirmed participants. **Note:** Please contact us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp & we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication. **Future Trip Updates:** Please do join our WhatsApp/ Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc. 1. [Whatsapp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup) 2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)

**Silent Reading Book Club** A new way to enjoy reading! Ditch the old book club, where everyone has to read the same book…this is better! It works like this: Bring your own book. Come chat, have some tea or coffee, get to know your neighbors. Then we quietly read together, side by side, for about one hour, each one reading their own book, and afterwards we talk with each other about what we are reading. You may read in any language, you may read any book. We are a group of international residents of Berlin from many different countries, of all ages, and we converse in English. We welcome you! no registration needed- the event is donation based

**Worum geht’s?** Entdecke die Kraft der Worte – in Gemeinschaft. In dieser offenen Gruppe lesen wir gemeinsam kurze literarische Texte – Gedichte, Mikrotexte oder Auszüge aus längeren Werken – und lassen uns von ihnen zum Schreiben einladen. Nach dem gemeinsamen Lesen nehmen wir uns Zeit zum Nachdenken und Austausch. Anschließend schreiben wir 20–30 Minuten Seite an Seite – inspiriert von einzelnen Worten, Sätzen oder dem, was uns gerade bewegt. Im Mittelpunkt stehen nicht handwerkliche Aspekte, sondern das persönliche Erleben, das Gefühl von Verbundenheit und die Funken, die Worte in uns entzünden können – besonders für Menschen, die belastende Erfahrungen gemacht haben, und alle, die auf der Suche nach neuen Perspektiven sind. Wer möchte, kann am Ende den Text teilen, der während der Sitzung entstanden ist – genauso willkommen ist es, einfach nur zuzuhören. Das Teilen ist immer freiwillig. **Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos – und ohne Anmeldung möglich.** **Über die Gruppenleiterin** **[Ingrid E. Johnson](https://ingridejohnson.com/de)** ist Deutsch-Amerikanerin, Gründerin von RECASAS und Peer-Support-Spezialistin. Lesen und Schreiben haben ihr selbst durch schwierige Zeiten geholfen. Schreiben in Gemeinschaft bedeutet für sie eine andere Quelle von Kraft und Inspiration – und genau dieses Erlebnis möchte sie ermöglichen. Mehr Informationen hier: https://recasas.org/2025/10/01/lesen-schreiben-teilen/ In Zusammenarbeit mit RECASAS, im Rahmen der Sonntagsöffnung der Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek (ZLB), veranstaltet von artecom.

Are you ready to break, aim, and pocket your way to a fantastic time? Join us for an exhilarating pool playing event that caters to everyone, from beginners eager to learn the ropes to seasoned experts looking for a friendly challenge! **What to Expect:** 🌟 **Fun and Inclusive Atmosphere:** Whether you're a newbie or a pro, everyone is welcome! Our event is designed to create a friendly and welcoming environment for players of all skill levels. 🎓 **Learn the Basics:** New to pool? No problem! Our event will feature a brief tutorial session to get beginners acquainted with the rules, techniques, and fundamentals of pool playing. 🔥 **Friendly Competition:** For the seasoned players, get ready to showcase your skills and engage in some exciting matches. Challenge others, make new friends, and enjoy the thrill of friendly competition. 🍻 **Refreshments and Socializing:** Take a break between games to enjoy some beers and socialize with fellow pool enthusiasts. Share tips, tricks, and stories about your best shots or most memorable games. **How to Join:** **1.** **RSVP**: Secure your spot by confirming your attendance on the Meetup page and purchasing your tickets online. **2.** **Bring Friends:** The more, the merrier! Invite your friends and colleagues to share the joy of playing pool and mingling.

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!*

**Relax. Connect. Create. 🎨☕** After a full week of work, meetings, study sessions and life in fast-forward, it’s time to slow down. Join us this Saturday afternoon in Berlin for a relaxed coffee hang-out where this week's agenda is good company & warm drinks. You're also invited to bring some boardgames, drawing/coloring materials (I will bring an adult coloring book) **What’s the plan?** We’ll meet in a cosy spot, draw, chat about everything and nothing, swap stories and simply enjoy the moment. No pressure. No formalities. Just a bunch of friendly people sharing a Saturday coffee. **Who’s welcome?** Everyone! Whether you’re a Berliner born and raised, newly arrived in the city, from Germany or abroad, if you like meeting open-minded folks and spending some relaxed time—come join us. **When & how?** Saturday afternoon. Detailed time and place in our Telegram group. ➡️ Join us on Telegram: [https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee](https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee) Hop in, say hello, and we’ll share the final details. **Why join?** * Because you deserve a break. * Because you enjoy being creative. * Because you enjoy boardgames * Because meeting new people sparks fresh energy. * Because coffee tastes even better when shared. * Because Saturday afternoons were made for this. Respect and Safety: There is always at least one organizer present at every meetup. If you ever feel unsafe or bothered by someone’s behavior, you can reach out to an organizer privately. Your identity will remain confidential, your concern will be taken seriously, and no inappropriate behavior is tolerated — anyone making others feel uncomfortable will be removed from the group immediately. We hope to see you there. Bring yourself, your smile, drawing materials, your stories—or just your comfy self. 😊 Let’s make Saturday a little more laid-back, a little more social and a lot more nice. See you soon! —Your Saturday Creative Coffee Crew ☕

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php Rob will lead this month's meeting in my absence. Mark Vonder Haar

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

The topic for February is "Transitions" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

#### Turning Rentals Into Income: How Investors Pay Off Properties Faster #### **Featuring Guest Speaker: John Blackburn** **👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)** #### A lot of people get into real estate because they want freedom. Then they buy a rental…and realize most of the rent goes straight to the bank. They technically own property, but the mortgage controls the income. And waiting 30 years for properties to be paid off doesn’t feel realistic. This meetup is about understanding a different way to think about rental properties… one that focuses on paying them off sooner so the income is actually usable. **Featured Guest Speaker: John Blackburn** We’re excited to welcome John Blackburn as our guest speaker for this event. John has been actively investing in real estate since 2006 and has: * Been involved in **5,000+ real estate transactions** * Helped investors **acquire over $150 million in rental property** * **Raised more than $100 million** in private capital John didn’t start with family money or shortcuts. He built his portfolio by focusing on clear systems, real numbers, and long-term strategy. For this meetup, John will walk through how investors shift their focus from simply owning rentals to building properties that eventually pay them…without a mortgage attached. **What You’ll Learn** John will break down, in simple terms: * Why most rental properties don’t produce much usable income early on * Why buying more rentals isn’t always the answer * How investors structure their properties to pay off mortgages in a fraction of the time * How properties can work together to eliminate debt faster * What changes once rentals become free and clear This approach is often referred to as an accelerated paydown strategy — using rental income intentionally to reduce debt sooner, rather than waiting decades for mortgages to run their course. John will also share a simple calculator you can use to see how this works with real numbers and realistic scenarios. **The Core Idea** When a rental has a mortgage, the rent has one job: **pay the bank.** When a rental is paid off, the rent has a different job: **pay you.** Most people only see one timeline…30 years. This session shows how investors shorten that timeline and gradually increase their income as properties become free and clear. **Who This Event Is For** This event is for people who want more than just “owning rentals” on paper. * Rental owners who are tired of most of the rent going to the bank and want a clearer path to real, usable income * New investors who want to understand how rental properties actually build wealth over time before jumping in * People with capital who want to invest in real estate with intention and a long-term plan * Anyone serious about freedom and curious how rental properties transition from debt-heavy assets into income-producing ones **Event Details** **Location:** Ohio Brewing Company - 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 **Date & Time:** January 25th, 6–8 PM (Doors open at 5:30) **Cost:** Free (Seats are limited - RSVP required) **👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)** If you’ve ever wondered how rental properties actually turn into freedom —this is the room to be in.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.