Language & Culture

**Hola, gente bonita 🫶** **Lass uns ein Bier trinken, Spanisch-Deutsch sprechen und eine gute Zeit genießen!** **Grundlegende (oder bessere 😛) Kenntnisse in Spanisch oder Deutsch sind alles, was du brauchst.** **Vamos a tomar una cerveza, hablar español-alemán y pasarla bien!** **Un nivel básico (o mejor 😛) de español o alemán es lo único que necesitas.** **La participación en el Meetup es gratuita, pero con una donación voluntaria de 1 € al mes podéis ayudarnos a pagar la cuota mensual y a seguir organizando el Meetup (en efectivo o por PayPal). Encontraréis el código QR en la mesa o podéis dar la donación directamente a los organizadores.** **¡Muchas gracias por vuestro apoyo y nos vemos pronto!**

¡Hola zusammen! ☀️ Almuerzo / Brunch ☀️ domingo 10 de mayo a partir de las 12:00 hrs (el local abre justo a las 12). Oficialmente el evento es de 2 hrs, pero con frecuencia nos quedamos un tiempo más, cuando la conversación lo amerita :D Tomamos algo y hablamos español y Deutsch Lugar: [Maria Bonita](https://mariabonita.de), sobre [Danziger. Str.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/d9vxtrpXyq3g77vg7) (frente a la estación Husemannstr). Se solicita una cooperación de 1€ en efectivo para mantener el grupo. Concretamente, para pagar los gastos de la plataforma Meetup, que se ha vuelto mas caro para los organizadores últimamente. ¡Agradecemos tu apoyo! Queremos que sea un grupo pequeño, para que todos puedan hablar en un ambiente tranquilo. Entonces, si no puedes asistir, te pedimos por favor cambiar tu reserva a "not going", así los que están en la lista de espera también tienen oportunidad de asistir.

Step into a hidden garden in the middle of the city. For this edition of the apartment café, we’re creating a soft “Secret Garden” experience - a slow afternoon built around seasonal food, shared stories, and thoughtful company. This gathering is designed as a community table. Instead of a fully hosted menu, we’ll build the table together: ✨ You’ll be part of either a sweet or savoury group ✨ Each guest brings a small dish to share (homemade or thoughtfully sourced) ✨ Together, we create a balanced, abundant table As your host, I’ll take care of the full setup, drinks, fruit platters, and overall curation - so the experience still feels warm, intentional, and beautifully put together. 🍓 What to Expect * A curated, intimate apartment café setting * A seasonal, garden-inspired shared table * Fresh drinks + fruit platters by the host * A mix of South Asian–inspired and global flavours * Meaningful, easygoing conversations 💸 Contribution €15 per person This covers hosting, space, setup, drinks, and cleanup. Pay via PayPal: paypal.me/FarzanaBintayHai385 Please choose Friends & Family and add your name in the note. 🍰 Your Contribution Once you join, I’ll assign you to either: * Sweet table (cakes, pastries, desserts) * Savoury table (light bites, tarts, sandwiches, etc.) Please bring a dish portioned for sharing (approx. 6–8 tasting portions). After RSVP, you can message me with what you’d like to bring so we keep the table balanced. 🌼 Notes * Limited spots to keep the experience intimate * Location details will be shared after confirmation * Come as you are — soft, garden-inspired outfits welcome if you feel like leaning into the mood 🌿 If you feel a bit hesitant, you can check our instagram account for past event photos to get a feel -> [https://www.instagram.com/appayonberlin?igsh=d3ZjcnFteG10cWZz&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/appayonberlin?igsh=d3ZjcnFteG10cWZz&utm_source=qr) With love Farzana Your Appayon host

One of the few concepts in the world which every religion, creed, group etc agrees on is that our time on this planet is limited. Whatever happens to you after that, the stories on that vary from person to person, group to group, but the inevitability of your physical body's limitation is agreed upon by everyone. Yet, no one wants to talk about it, to contemplate, how awareness of one's mortality has influenced whole of human civilisation. Even the oldest known literature, Epic of Gilgamesh, is a story about a man/demi-god, wanting to conquer death and achieve immortality, fails to do so. Life and death have existed side by side closely since forever. It was just more visible before modernity, because of less advanced medicine, less tamed nature etc. Today? Well, its the last topic on most minds. Hence, for this meetup, our topic would be simply, "On mortality". I have found a cozy little cafe (The cafe has great homemade cakes by the way) near a peaceful cemetery. Why a cemetery you may ask? And how can it be "peaceful"? A cemetery may remind you of decay and depression, but instead, it has life all around. Small insects running their society, (if you look closely 😏), flowers, trees, melodic chirping of birds, and the beautiful sunlight tearing through the trees. It has that contrast of and life and death coexisting so close to one another, which today's human's living in so much safety and certainty mostly get repelled away from and hence avoid discussing about it, is the major theme of this discussion.

***L’Art de Vivre* — A French-inspired invitation to conversation, curiosity, and shared moments.** What if a Sunday afternoon in the park could feel like a little escape to France? We're taking the French café outside. Same spirit, same warmth, but now with grass under our feet, blue sky above (hopefully), and the kind of unhurried time that Paris somehow always makes room for. This is a picnic moment where conversation matters, disagreement is welcome, curiosity leads, and time is taken to enjoy simple moments together. But beyond the atmosphere, this is also your chance to experience real-life French. **​English is welcome**, **French is encouraged, and mixing the two is part of the fun!** You don’t need to speak French to join. **What To Expect:** * 🥐 French snacks to share (feel free to bring something too) * 🎲 Playful quiz and surprising facts about France & the French people * 💬 Conversations & games * 🗣 Light moments to try simple French in a relaxed, supportive way * 🌍 A bilingual space where you can switch languages, or just enjoy the atmosphere **Who it’s for:** * French speakers who want to share their language and connect * Curious non-French speakers who want to listen, try, or learn **Why join:** Because language isn't only learned... it’s lived. And sometimes the best way to experience a culture is over good food, good company, and a Sunday that doesn't rush you anywhere. **A little extra:** I'm an experienced French teacher, artist, and facilitator. During the picnic, I'll share how you can go further if you'd like to build real speaking confidence step by step and learn/improve French. **Come as you are. No pressure. No expectations. Curiosity matters more than fluency!** *On se voit au parc ! 🌿*

🇬🇧 Here’s Japanese Language Kaiwa! #8 Also this time we’ll meet at **Monbijou Park** (I marked the exact point on the map). We start at **4:00 pm!** Feel free to bring picnic blankets, snacks, drinks, etc. If the weather is not on our side, we’ll move to **Cafe Buchhandlung** as usual. New joiner? Don’t be shy and come improve your beginner Japanese skills, or keep your high level skills in practice, by meeting new people. がんばりましょう！ Or come help a Japanese speaker with their English/German. Organised by Mauro and Yumi ーーーー 🇯🇵 こちらは日本語会話会 Kaiwa! #9 です 今回も**Monbijou Park**で開催予定です（地図に正確なポイントをマークしました）。 **16時スタートです**！ ピクニック用のシートやお菓子、飲み物など、自由にお持ちください。 天気が良くない場合は、いつも通り**Cafe Buchhandlung**に移動します。 初めての方も大歓迎です。恥ずかしがらずに参加してください。ドイツ語や英語の練習をしたり、日本語を勉強している方のサポートもできます。そして何より、面白い人たちと出会えます！ 主催：Mauro と ユミ ⸻

Ciao a tutti! For our event we would like to meet you at 17:00 and have a beer all together, or other drinks. The goal of our first meeting is to get to know eachother and practice Italian and German. Please don’t be afraid that your language skills might not be sufficiently good or that you are a beginner. We understand that learning languages is a difficult and long journey. We don’t tolerate discrimination. We don't tolerate any aggressive or weird attitude. This has to be a Place of Comfort zone for everyone :) Please be respectful and kind with the others! PS: you can find us on the pool table area usually, if not just ask to the bar area for the reservation on the name "Claudio" A presto, bis bald Claudio Ich hoffe dass wir bald uns sehen!

Hallo liebe Leute ☺️ Unser Deutsch Club lädt euch zum nächsten Treffen ein. 📅 \*am Sonntag, 10.05.26\* 🕔 \*Uhrzeit:\* 16:00 Uhr 📍 \*Ort:\*Typisch Berlin Wilhelmstraße 42, 10963 Berlin 👥 \*Niveau:\* A2–C1 💵 \*Teilnahmegebühr:\* 10 € (inkl. 1 Getränk) Nimm an unserem \*Deutschen Sprachcafé am Sonntag\* teil und übe dein Deutsch in einer entspannten und internationalen Atmosphäre ✨ 🎤 \*Gast-Speaker:\* Singer & Songwriter aus Berlin ✨ \*Thema:\* \*„Leben & Vibes in Berlin“\* In diesem besonderen Treffen spricht unser Gast über seinen persönlichen Weg, das Leben in Berlin, Musik, Kreativität und die Suche nach sich selbst in Deutschland. 📚 \*Themen des Talks:\* •⁠ ⁠Sein persönlicher Hintergrund & Umzug nach Deutschland •⁠ ⁠Sprache, Menschen & Alltag in Berlin •⁠ ⁠Musik, Kreativität und künstlerisches Leben •⁠ ⁠Die Suche nach sich selbst in Deutschland •⁠ ⁠Offene Fragen & Austausch mit dem Publikum 🎶 Vielleicht gibt es am Ende sogar noch eine kleine Live-Performance mit einem deutschen Song ✨ ⏱ \*Ablauf:\* Der Speaker-Teil dauert etwa \*30–45 Minuten\*. Danach geht es weiter mit \*freiem Sprechen\*, Diskussionen und Networking in kleinen Gruppen. 🗣️ \*Was du üben wirst:\* •⁠ ⁠Hörverstehen mit einem Muttersprachler •⁠ ⁠Wortschatz rund um Alltag, Kultur & Musik •⁠ ⁠Selbstbewusstes Sprechen in einer unterstützenden Umgebung ☕ \*Atmosphäre:\* Kleine Gruppe, Café-Style-Setting, Gespräche & Networking 🤍 \*Safe Space:\* Fehler sind willkommen. Kein Druck, kein Stress – nur echtes Sprechen und Austausch 📸 \*Hinweis:\* Während des Treffens werden Fotos und kurze Videos für Social Media gemacht. Wenn du nicht aufgenommen werden möchtest, gib bitte kurz Bescheid ☺️ ⚠️ \*Die Plätze sind begrenzt – bitte meldet euch verbindlich an.\* Wir freuen uns auf einen inspirierenden Nachmittag voller Deutsch, Musik und guter Vibes 🎶✨

Special Cat cafe event. There will be cats and exploding kittens, be ready! Space is limited at this event, if you can't come please cancel early Address is **Friedrichstr. 153A** **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 Sunday 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, materials **What’s the plan?** We’ll meet in a cosy spot, chat about everything and nothing, swap stories and simply enjoy the moment. No pressure. No formalities. Just a bunch of friendly people sharing a special Sunday 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 ☕

**[Reserve Seats on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup)** **(<= Required for entry)** **Show starts: 8pm in an upscale Mitte Art Gallery** The perfect blend of art, humour and socialising! **Laughing is contagious 😃 and has the power to bond people🙌** Welcome to an event that deserves your presence. We have booked an Art Gallery in Mitte and are showcasing an english comedy show by Prateek (IG: jazz.comedy) and creative game show that brings people together through laughs and conversations. We will be laughing a lot. **Event Details:** Gallery Opens: 7:30pm Event starts: 8:00pm Event ends: 9:30pm This is an English language event. **Pay what you want (at the end of the show).** This is not a free show. We just let you decide the price for the show (recommended 8-12 euros per person). We can't wait to see you there! **[Reserve Seats on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup)** (<= Required for entry) **Host/Comedian:** **Prateek Jajoo (IG: jazz.comedy)** Prateek's been on the top comedy stages from Comedy Cellar in NYC to the cool clubs across Europe. Now, imagine a show that takes you on a hilarious journey through Asia, New York City, and Berlin, all through the eyes of an immigrant trying to integrate in different cultures as a local. IG: @jazz.comedy **Pay what you want (at the end of the show).** This is not a free show. We just let you decide the price for the show (recommended 8-12 euros per person).

¡Ven a cantar tus canciones favoritas en español y pasarla genial en Karakas! KARAKAreoke en español en Karakas ¿Lista para una noche llena de diversión y música? Ven al KARAKAreoke en español, donde podrás cantar tus canciones favoritas en vivo y en persona. No importa si eres un pro o si solo quieres pasar un buen rato, ¡este evento es para todos los amantes del karaoke y la cultura latina! Ven con tus amigos y prepárate para una experiencia inolvidable organizada por Comedia en Berlín. Anfitriona: Paulina Lara Franco Moderador: Doel Cupo You don't speak Spanish, but this sounds like fun? Join! Most of us can pretend to speak other languages, especially after a wine or two 😂

Let's read together on another Sunday morning. Agenda: 10:30-11:00 Arrival, ordering drinks, getting to know each other 11:00-12:00 Reading together 12:00-13:00 Share reading experience There is no books assigned. Just bring whatever you are reading for now. Please sign up only when you can join the event. Hope you will enjoy it there!

Sunday in the heart of neuökolln comedy at 1977 Berlin laughter is the best medicine for a hangover, and free shots come laugh with some of the funniest comedians in the city. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-hangover-comedy-show-tickets-899148626747?aff=oddtdtcreator

## QUIZ #84.1 @ Alte Turnhalle GERMAN BELOW/DEUTSCH UNTENSTEHEND **Trivia Night – English & Deutsch** A fun, social trivia night for locals, expats, newcomers and long-time Berliners alike. The quiz is **open to everyone** and played **bilingually in English & German**. ### The quiz setup: 📅 **Sunday, 10th of May** 🕔 Doors open: 5:45 pm \| 🕡 Quiz starts: 6:30 pm 📍 **Alte Turnhalle**, near Bhf. Ostkreuz 💰 **4 € per person** 👤 **Solo players welcome** or play as a team (max. **6 people**) 🤝 No team? We’ll match you with others at mixed tables ✍️ \*\*3 to 4 rounds à 10 questions (\*\*Topics include: music, picture riddles, pop culture, general knowledge & more) Languages: 🇬🇧 & 🇩🇪 🏆 **Prizes** for the top 3 teams + the legendary **Lucky Loser** 📍 **Venue:** Alte Turnhalle, Berlin-Friedrichshain, (Holteistraße 6–9, 10245 Berlin) **Good to know:** Most questions are designed to be broadly accessible. However, from time to time there *may* be questions related to **German history, culture, or German-speaking pop culture**. No need to be an expert though – **teamwork is key**, and mixed teams are very welcome. 📸 **Photos & promo:** We occasionally take photos during the event for promotional purposes (website & social media). If you prefer **not** to appear in photos, just let us know briefly during the event – no problem at all. Come solo, bring friends, or find a team on the spot – we’ll take care of the rest. See you there! 🧠✨ *** **Quizabend – Deutsch & Englisch** Ein geselliger Quizabend für Berliner:innen, Zugezogene, Expats und Quizfans aller Erfahrungslevel. Das Quiz ist **für alle offen** und wird **zweisprachig auf Deutsch & Englisch** gespielt. ### Die wichtigsten Infos: 📅 **Sonntag, 10. Mai** 🕔 Einlass: 17:45 Uhr \| 🕡 Quizbeginn: 18:30 Uhr 📍 **Alte Turnhalle**, nahe Bhf. Ostkreuz 💰 **4 € pro Person** 👤 **Solo-Anmeldung möglich** oder als Team (max. **6 Personen**) 🤝 Kein Team? Wir setzen euch an **Mixed Tables** zusammen ✍️ \*\*3 Runden à 10 Fragen (\*\*Themen: Musik, Bilderrätsel, Popkultur, Allgemeinwissen u.v.m.) Sprachen: 🇩🇪 & 🇬🇧 🏆 **Preise** für die ersten 3 Teams sowie den **Lucky Loser** 📍 **Location:** Alte Turnhalle, Berlin-Friedrichshain, (Holteistraße 6–9, 10245 Berlin) **Gut zu wissen:** Die meisten Fragen sind allgemein verständlich gehalten. Dennoch kann es **hin und wieder Fragen mit Bezug zur deutschen Geschichte, Kultur oder deutschsprachigen Popkultur** geben. Dafür muss man kein Profi sein – **Teamwork ist entscheidend**, und gemischte Teams sind ausdrücklich willkommen. 📸 **Fotos & Promotion:** Während des Quiz machen wir gelegentlich Fotos für **Promo-Zwecke** (Website & Social Media). Falls ihr **nicht** auf Fotos erscheinen möchtet, gebt uns beim Event einfach kurz Bescheid – völlig unkompliziert. Ob alleine, mit Freund:innen oder spontan im Team vor Ort – wir freuen uns auf euch! **Bis bald und viel Spaß beim Quizzen!** 🧠🎉

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

This year's Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Vienna, Austria, and the finals are scheduled for 16 May 2026. The [Scandinavian Club of Columbus](https://www.scandiclub.com/) will be co-hosting a viewing party for the final event in conjunction with Germania and the [Columbus Maennerchor](https://www.maennerchor.com/). The delayed televised viewing will take place at the Germania. The program will start around 2:00 p.m. and the singing will **start around 3:00 p.m**. There will be a **cash bar**, and those in attendance can **bring food or snacks** for themselves and or to share with the groups. **Suggested donation: $10/person** to help cover the cost of the venue.

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.