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for **LGBTQIA+** **[free event with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/buddyprogram-meetup/w20-2026)** Welcome to our next “we are village” Buddy Program event. Buddy Program is a community project that helps queer people in Berlin find a supportive community to navigate the city, discover hidden gems, and build genuine friendships. At this welcome event, we will introduce our Buddy Program and we will provide you with an opportunity to meet other queer people who share your interests and passions. We will have some fun games and provide room for genuine connections to form. **More about the program** The Buddy Program was created for queer people living in Berlin. Whether you’re new to Berlin or a long-time local who loves sharing your city. Or if you’re already settled but you’d like to “step up” your relationships and engage on a deeper level. The Buddy Program values deep connections, meaningful conversations, and community care. By combining in-person meetups, online interaction through the **we are village** app, and interest-based matching, the program creates a space for mutual support, deeper connection, and a sense of solidarity. **I’m not a new arrival to Berlin but I’d love to share my tips and tricks about Berlin!** Everyone, regardless of their experience, is welcome. Our first goal is to connect people. **General information** Language: This event will be in German and/or English depending on participant needs. **Cost**: This event is free of charge. 🔵 **[kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/buddyprogram-meetup/w16-2026/)** Willkommen zu unserem zweiten „we are village“ Buddy-Programm-Event. Wir werden einige lustige Spiele spielen und Raum für echte Verbindungen schaffen. **Mehr über das Programm** Das Buddy-Programm wurde für queere Menschen in Berlin ins Leben gerufen. Egal, ob du neu in Berlin bist oder schon lange hier lebst und deine Stadt gerne mit anderen teilst. Oder vielleicht bist du bereits angekommen, möchtest aber deine Beziehungen vertiefen. Das Buddy-Programm schätzt tiefe Verbindungen, bedeutungsvolle Gespräche und Gemeinschaftspflege. Durch eine Kombination aus persönlichen Treffen, Online-Interaktion über die we are village App und interessenbasiertem Matching schafft das Programm einen Raum für gegenseitige Unterstützung, tiefere Verbindungen und ein Gefühl der Solidarität. Ich bin zwar kein Neuankömmling in Berlin, aber ich würde gerne meine Tipps und Tricks über Berlin teilen! Jeder, unabhängig von seiner Erfahrung, ist willkommen. Unser erstes Ziel ist es, Menschen zu verbinden. **Hinweise** **Sprache**: Dieses Event wird je nach Teilnehmerbedürfnissen auf Englisch und/oder Deutsch sein. **Kosten**: Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.

Get ready for a night full of laughs at **Big Berlin Comedy!** High Energy Hosting, great vibes and lots of wild crowd interaction! Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is the perfect chance to enjoy some top-notch comedy with friends. Don’t miss out on the fun – comedy fans unite and let’s make it a night to remember! Doors 8pm Showtime 9pm Tickets It's NOT A FREE SHOW. It's Pay What You Want. You just decide the amount you want to pay AFTER the show. Artists deserve to be paid. If you plan to not pay at all, please don't come to our show!! Free Entry + Donation based. We suggest a donation of 10€-15€. Students & unemployed 5€-7€. We accept cards & cash

Hey everybody, Moving to Berlin is an adventure, but let’s be real—the bureaucracy is a headache and making friends in a city this big can feel like a full-time job. Whether you’ve been here for three days or three years, the **Expat Stammtisch** is your home base to meet cool people. 🍻 We have a reserved area just for us. Grab a drink, find a spot, and join any conversation. **Ready to join?** See you at the bar!

Join our welcoming **life drawing** session where participants are invited to both draw and model. A relaxed and respectful space for **creative exploration**. The **Cozy Session** is our most intimate format. We are fewer people (max. 10) and take a bit more time for everything. The atmosphere is calmer and we have even more focus on **presence, observation** and **connection**. All our events are **queer-friendly** and have a personal and inviting feel to them. Also we're very **beginner-friendly**: Whether you’re experienced or just curious to try life drawing for the first time — you are welcome. Generally participation in modeling is always **voluntary**, but in this format – since we're fewer people – It's more the idea **that everybody will have** the chance to pose. If you feel more insecure about this, maybe our other sessions are better for a start. **\>\> What to expect** • alternating drawing and modelling • short and medium poses (up to 15 min) • a warm, respectful group atmosphere **\>\> What to bring** • your drawing materials (we provide a basic range of high quality artist materials) • Something small to drink or snack on, though we‘ll have some snacks • your time (Please be punctual because we want to start all together) **\>\> Tickets** Our prices range from **16€ to 26€**, depending on your financial possibilities. Please book your ticket here on **[Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985134012269?aff=oddtdtcreator).** You can also click **RSVP here on Meetup** to let the group know you’re coming. We look forward to drawing with you!

In diesem Kurs beschäftigen wir uns mit verschiedenen Texten aus unterschiedlichen Bereichen. Das können u.a. kurze Geschichten, Gedichte, Zeitungsartikel, Kolumnen oder Videos sein. Immer sind es Themen, die uns gefallen, die wir besonders interessant, wichtig oder manchmal auch richtig schlecht finden. Gemeinsam versuchen wir die Position der Autor*in, den Stil und die Argumentationsstruktur zu verstehen. Dazu diskutieren wir über das, was wir verstehen, welche Meinung wir zu dem Thema haben oder welche Fragen offen bleiben.
Gerne könnt ihr uns auch Themenvorschläge mitbringen oder zuschicken.
Der Kurs richtet sich an interessierte Menschen mit einem B2-Niveau (oder so ähnlich), die Lust haben sich weiter mit der deutschen Sprache zu beschäftigen und ihren Wortschatz zu erweitern.
Die Termine sind sporadisch.

Get ready for a night full of laughs at **Big Berlin Comedy!** High Energy Hosting, great vibes and lots of wild crowd interaction! Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is the perfect chance to enjoy some top-notch comedy with friends. Don’t miss out on the fun – comedy fans unite and let’s make it a night to remember! Doors 8pm Showtime 9pm Tickets It's NOT A FREE SHOW. It's Pay What You Want. You just decide the amount you want to pay AFTER the show. Artists deserve to be paid. If you plan to not pay at all, please don't come to our show!! Free Entry + Donation based. We suggest a donation of 10€-15€. Students & unemployed 5€-7€. We accept cards & cash

Need a mid-week pick-me-up? Join us for **Sip Happens!** this week at Electric Social, where good beer and great games come together for a fun and fantastic social night! Whether you're a board game pro or just looking for a chill night out and a fun way to socialize, there's something for everyone. Grab a beer (or cider, or wine, or even a tea!), **pick (or bring) a game,** and meet some new friends as we roll dice, play cards, and laugh the night away. From classics like Catan and Scrabble to party favorites like Cards Against Humanity, we’ve got it all. Coming straight from work? No problem...the kitchen serves awesome food as well! 😉 So, round up your mates or come solo—either way, you’ll leave with new friends and fun memories. Cheers to making midweek nights something to look forward to! 🍺🎉 We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyones enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.** **Follow us on Insta:** @siphappens.berlin **Join us on Telegram:** t.me/siphappens_berlin **👉 Other important notes:** \- 🍸 The locations we visit are bars and clubs\, they are businesses and we are able to keep these events free ONLY if people buy drinks\. Please respect the locations and the event by making purchases \- 🦹‍♂️ Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own well\-being\. We are not responsible for any lost items or personal issues\. \- 📷 By attending our events\, you consent to being photographed or filmed\. Photos and videos taken during the events may be shared on our social media\. If you do not wish to appear in the photos or if you appear in a photo that we post that you would like removed\, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram \(@siphappens\.berlin\)

**💗** This is an event for those who are **newly diagnosed, still questioning, already diagnosed, or who self-identifies as neurodivergent.** It's a space to **share insights, hang out with other neurodivergent people,** and have a pleasant time. **Location: The meetup map is not acurate, go here [https://maps.app.goo.gl/982tc23nUfjtm9Wy7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/982tc23nUfjtm9Wy7) and find the neurodivergent flag.** 🌞 **\*\*Please read the description to ensure everyone's well-being and comfort.\*\*🌞** **♾️What to expect:♾️** 💛 Participants will be given **name stickers**. 💚 If you **choose not to speak** during event, **draw a star** besides your name on the sticker. 🧡 When the number of participants are more than 7, participants will be **divided to smaller groups**, so everyone can **have a chance to talk** and **feel included**. 💚 Feel **free to rotate to other groups**. The organizers will assist you. **💗** Participants are encouraged to **bring** their **sensory management tools** (ear plugs, sunglasses, etc). 🧡 Note that **we are in public space**, so not all sensory distractions are avoidable. **💗 Please be mindful to other people's personal space.** 💚 **Participate as much as you feel comfortable of.** Feel free to: **not speak** (you just need people's company), **take a break** when you feel overwhelmed), etc. **💗 Express your boundaries** in kindly manner to give everyone the chance to be aware of their actions. 💚 **Ask first** before you touch other people’s belongings 🧡 **Community Disclaimer** This event is a community-led initiative organized by neurodivergent **volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and resources** to create a welcoming space. We strive to make our events as accessible as possible—both financially and in terms of neurodivergent needs—but **we also have our own limitations. We kindly ask for your understanding and empathy, as we rely on the support and cooperation of all participants to foster a healthy, inclusive environment.** **We’re excited to meet your lovely faces in person!**

RSVP on Luma: [https://luma.com/y7jwd3nm?utm_source=Meetup](https://luma.com/y7jwd3nm?utm_source=Meetup) Silent Reading / Creating Club is a gathering for people who enjoy focusing together in public. Bring a book, a notebook, a sketchpad, knitting needles, whatever you’d like to spend a quiet hour doing. All projects and all participants are welcome. We’re building a community of readers and creators who value depth, presence, and shared silence. The reading and creating isn't the real highlight, though, it’s in the people who return and make it feel like a familiar room. (Please RSVP “yes” only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and others on the waitlist.) Our Meeting Point is the **W66 Café**. There’s no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the café and don’t bring outside food or drinks 🙂 No assignments, expectations, or pressure. Just a shared hour of intentional silence, followed by the opportunity for good conversation. 🕰 Our Agenda **10:30 – 11:00** Arrivals, ordering drinks/food, light social time **11:00 – 12:00** The Great Quiet Hour (Read. Write. Sketch. Code. Think. Sit.) **12:00 – 12:30** Optional socializing: share what you were reading or creating, or simply continue in quiet focus. ## 🏡 House Guidelines To keep this space calm and welcoming for everyone: • Silence during the focus hour (no calls or conversations) • Put cellphones on silent mode • If using technology, please avoid meetings or audio (headphones please!) • Arrive before 11:00 if possible to minimize disruptions

We are exploring the running routes of our community members! Join us to explore Astrid’s area 🥰 On May 16 we’ll gather at U-Bahn Turmstraße at 11 am for another 5k run in Moabit. The meeting point - Bike Stands at Heilandskirche Church https://maps.app.goo.gl/KRupENA2g2raX1dXA Don’t worry if you are new! We run at a pace which is comfortable for everyone, so it’s a great chance to start 😉 Take care and see you soon to enjoy another active morning together ❤️ P.S. ‼️️ Please cancel your participation if you can’t show up, even if it’s at short notice so that we don’t wait for you. Thanks! ‼️

This **coworking and networking** meetup is for neurodivergent people to get our tasks/projects/work done and to connect with other neurodivergent, whether for focus work or just finding someone who understands what you’re working on. **PLEASE READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION BELOW:** So we can be self-accountable for our own comfort. **Location:** Werkräume inside Humboldt Forum https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jw5totHbQadfsJsE8 The **exact area** of Werkräume where we cowork will be updated in the **pinned comment on the event page**, as it is a public space and we cannot reserve a specific spot. **How to find Werkräume:** * **If you are starting from the Front Desk:** Find the large escalator behind the front desk. Go up to the 1st floor (one level above ground floor). * **If you are starting from the Humboldt Bistro:** go to the other building. Find the escalator and go up to the 1st floor (one level above ground floor). * **Final Destination:** On the 1st floor, look for the Werkräume sign. **What to expect:** * We usually use **[Pomodoro method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique).** **When you are late** and the session has started, just take a seat and start working until break time. * However, **feel free to work with how you are most comfortable with.** What's important is, we all become accountability buddies. ✨ **Notes:** 1. **This a public place so bring your sensory management tools (earphone, stim toys, etc).** We can´t control the environment if there are other groups having their activities. 2. **The Werkräume can't be reserved** so we will all help each other by occupying the seats. 3. The place has wifi, locker and toilet. 4. The space has power plugs, but only in specific areas. Please ensure your devices are charged before coming. 5. **Food & drink:** there is a Bistro but pricey. Feel free to bring your own. **IMPORTANT:** No eating in the Werkräume. Use the public visitor seating instead. 6. **Bring a coin for the locker.** Security may ask you to store bags in the lockers outside the Werkräume. 7. **PLEASE EDIT YOUR RSVP if you can't come.** This helps us better manage the coworking session. Your update is much appreciated. 8. **All organizers are volunteers who are neurodivergent individuals.** We ask you to **be kind to us** and for your **support in making the event an enjoyable** for everyone. **Till then busy bees!**

Finding Community: Pathways Out of Loneliness ##### May 14 2026 - July 23 2026 with ***Marco Obermüller*** **6 x Thursday** on 14/05, 11/06, 25/06, 09/07, 23/07, and 30/07 free event with[ ](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/einsamkeitserien2/w20-2026/)**[Registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/einsamkeitserien2/w20-2026/)** English for **LGBTQIA**+ In our group work, spaces emerge in which belonging and exchange can be experienced directly. Personal topics are explored together and experiences are shared, making new ways out of isolation tangible. Facilitated exercises, shifts of perspective, and shared reflection foster connectedness, strengthen social effectiveness, and create strategies for sustainable relationships that extend beyond individual sessions. Loneliness can arise when people have few opportunities to experience genuine connection with others. This is where the group comes in, creating spaces in which a sense of belonging can be actively experienced. By working together on personal topics, a social space of resonance emerges that replaces isolation with relationship and contact. Through the structured sharing of experiences, loneliness becomes visible, discussable, and therefore open to change. Through facilitated interaction, shifts in perspective, small experiments in experiencing contact, and shared reflection, participants develop new forms of connectedness and strategies for social effectiveness. The group functions not only as a source of support, but also as a learning environment for shaping relationships. In this way, resilient connections are formed that extend beyond the individual meeting and help to sustainably reduce loneliness. **Belonging versus loneliness: everybody can feel lonely sometimes** As human beings we have a natural longing for social connection and support by others. Due to individual and structural discrimination queer people have an ever higher risk to suffer from chronic loneliness. In cooperation with the **Landesstelle für Gleichbehandlung** – (Berlin State Office for the Equality of Treatment – against Discrimination) **we are village \| queer matters** has set itself the goal to offer some programming on the issue of loneliness in the queer community. We have also created a **[survey](https://forms.gle/BZkLsma3sRX2vdRb8)** to find out more about your experiences of loneliness. With your help, we can create a better program that meets your needs and with which we can create more togetherness! **This group consists of a maximum of 15 participants with registration.** **Language**: This series will be held in English. This series is open to everyone. Your English should be fluent enough to follow an event in English. **Cost**: free event with registration **Important**: you must commit to all 6 sessions. **Dates**: 14/05, 11/06, 25/06, 09/07, 23/07, and 30/07.

🤝 **Co-Founder Matching** ​Finding the right co-founder can change everything. ​Join us for an interactive networking session designed to connect founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, developers, creatives, and people looking to build something together. ​Whether you already have an idea and are searching for the right person to join you, or you’re looking to become part of a startup journey, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people and explore potential collaborations. ​Through guided networking and open conversations, participants will have the chance to introduce themselves, share their interests and skills, and connect with others who complement their vision. *** # ​💡 What to Expect ​• Founder introductions • Guided networking • Conversations around ideas, skills, and goals • Meeting people with complementary strengths • Opportunities for future collaboration *** # ​🎯 Who Should Join ​• Founders looking for a co-founder • Developers & designers • Marketing & business enthusiasts • Aspiring entrepreneurs • Anyone interested in joining a startup journey *** # ​📅 Event Details ​📅 **May 16, 2026** ⏰ **13:00 – 15:30** 📍 **The Social Hub** 🤝 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/JmibzpAnl5e058fSBIlgpL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JmibzpAnl5e058fSBIlgpL?utm_source=luma)

🌸 **Women Founders Meet & Greet** Join us for a relaxed afternoon bringing together **female founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, and builders** in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. This event is all about creating meaningful connections, sharing experiences, exchanging ideas, and meeting like-minded women navigating the startup world. Whether you’re already building something or just starting to explore your ideas, this is a space where conversations happen naturally and everyone is welcome. No pressure. No formalities. Just good coffee, inspiring people, and real conversations 🤝 *** # 📅 Event Details 📅 **May 13, 2026** ⏰ **12:00 – 15:00** 📍 **Cafe Amelie Coffee & Breakfast** *** # 💡 What to Expect • Relaxed networking • Meaningful conversations • Sharing ideas & experiences • Meeting inspiring women from the startup ecosystem *** # 🎯 Who Should Join • Female founders • Aspiring entrepreneurs • Creatives & builders • Women interested in startups and business 🤝 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/JmibzpAnl5e058fSBIlgpL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JmibzpAnl5e058fSBIlgpL)

Get ready for an unforgettable night of inspiration, energy, and soul-stirring performance with international speakers and artists Armand and Angelina. This is more than an event—it’s a live concert-style experience of music, message, and mirth that will uplift your spirit and move your heart. From the moment the evening begins, you’ll be immersed in a powerful atmosphere of love, laughter, and transformational sound. Featuring the angelic, heart-opening voice of Angelina—singing across multiple languages—and the dynamic presence of Armand, whose inspiring talks, original compositions, and powerful vocals ignite a passion for life, this is a performance you don’t want to miss. Come out and feel the energy, connect with the message, and experience a night that celebrates love, transformation, and the power of music to move us all. $20 Suggested Love Offering (None shall be turned away) **Bonus Morning Experience** Native Flute Playshop with A & A Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. Come back in the morning for a deeper, hands-on musical experience.

Join The Alliance Chorus for a fun-filled evening of vibrant a cappella entertainment! This lively event features dynamic performances from the full chorus alongside an exciting lineup of talented quartets, showcasing the rich harmonies and energy of barbershop music. Enjoy appearances by quartets including Intermission, Coffee Talk, Crosstown, Performance Check, and ACQ, each bringing their own unique style and flair to the stage. Come for the music, stay for the connection—this is a chance to engage with the community, celebrate inclusive music-making in Central Ohio, and experience the joy of live vocal performance. We hope to see you there! Buy your tickers here: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-alliance-2026-spring-show](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-alliance-2026-spring-show)

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events! Should be another good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan

How to be a Better Communicator Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

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Communication is everything in life. You are only as successful as your ability to communicate! \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024