Geeks & Nerds

Barely any art form is as collaborative as filmmaking. And many queer filmmakers know what it feels like to create within teams where heteronormative perspectives dominate — where queer ideas are softened, sidelined, or reduced to “niche.” We want to shift that. This is a space for queer filmmakers to come together — to connect, exchange knowledge and resources, and build a network rooted in queer perspectives and storytelling. Our monthly workshop edition serves as a kick-off meeting for a "Make one shortfilm per month challenge" where we build a team, brainstorm and conceptualise ideas together, figure out production questions and determine roles. The main purpose is to work together, have fun and build relationships that hopefully go on to do bigger projects. Let’s build the teams we have been missing!

Stärke deine Seele und entdecke die Energie der Woche – mit praktischen Workshops, Meditationen und spiritueller Weisheit für den Alltag. Unsere Kurse basieren auf dem Sohar, einem zentralen kabbalistischen Text, der dir hilft, die spirituellen Gesetze des Lebens zu verstehen, Erfüllung zu finden und Chancen im Alltag bewusst zu nutzen. Unser Kurs folgt einem **bilingualen Rhythmus** und wechselt wöchentlich zwischen Englisch und Deutsch. Jede Sitzung ist in sich abgeschlossen, sodass du jederzeit einsteigen kannst – ganz ohne Vorkenntnisse oder vorherige Teilnahme. Der Kurs eignet sich sowohl für Einsteiger:innen als auch für langjährige Praktizierende. Sprache: Deutsch Wo: Hauptstraße 27, Aufgang E, Erdgeschoss, 10827 Berlin Betrag: EUR 5.00–15.00 [Melde dich hier an!](https://onehouse.kabbalah.com/de/events/weekly-energy-boost-kcb-may2026-1776968628567583/tickets/)

This is a board game night for you to meet up and play in a relaxed and respectful environment. The event is exclusively for people who identify as FLINTA\* (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender). We play casual and family games as well as strategy games and heavy euros. **General information** Come alone or bring your friends. There will be some games and snacks on site, but you’re also welcome to bring your own. We’re especially happy to welcome people who enjoy explaining rules. Board game designers are warmly invited to bring prototypes! Dogs are only allowed in exceptional cases and with prior approval from the organizing team. Please read and respect our code of conduct. We speak both German and English. Free entry – donations (1 to 5 €) welcome. All information and our code of conduct: https://flintastisch.de/flinta-spieletreff-berlin/ **Accessibility details** The venue is wheelchair accessible and suitable for people with limited mobility. Unfortunately, the toilet is not accessible. If you require a support person due to a disability, but your companion is not FLINTA\*, please contact us in advance at mail@flintastisch.de The same applies if you would like to bring an interpreter. Companion, support, and assistance dogs are welcome. Please let us know in advance at mail@flintastisch.de

***The Heart Shaped Society*** is throwing a rock & metalcore karaoke night for those who are true karaoke geeks 🫶 Join us for a karaoke night where post-hardcore, emo, and metalcore collide with pop queen anthems. Whether you’re here for Taylor Swift or Senses Fail, Lorde or Linkin Park, the mic is yours <3 **IMPORTANT :) This time we're doing karaoke at Roderich, so please make sure you have the correct address. The bar only takes cash. This time we have 2 microphones for proper duets and a huge screen + beamer!** **You will find us in the BASEMENT this time :)** 💜At karaoke, we'll be running a queue in the order of each attendant and you can request songs that are on YouTube. 💜You're welcome to bring your own food or snacks. 💜**Please do not bring your own drinks!** Show the bar some love and support their drinks menu! :> Come as you are, sing what you feel :) See you soon, my heart shaped friends 🫶

Forget structured tastings — this is all about sharing, connection, and effortless pleasure. An intimate evening at Balance where wine flows, pizzas land in the center of the table, and conversations happen naturally among like-minded women. Think soft lights, clinking glasses, and that cozy “I belong here” feeling — even if it’s your first time. Come solo or with a friend — you’ll leave with more. Limited seats available ✨ No pressure, no pretension — just a warm, easy atmosphere where you can truly unwind and feel part of something. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Du möchtest gemeinsam mit anderen Menschen in einer inspirierenden Umgebung meditieren und deinen Geist zur Ruhe bringen? An diesen Abenden kannst du die Meditation kennenlernen und vertiefen. Dieses Event findet sowohl online als auch vor Ort im Dharma Mati Berlin (Soorstr. 85, 14050 Berlin) statt. Um an diesem Online-Event teilzunehmen bitte auf den folgenden Link klicken: https://zoom.us/j/936473546 (Meeting-ID: 936-473-546).

Hey Film Friends! Next Drink.Watch.Talk. 🍸👀💬 will be held at the fantastic House Of Music Monday, May 18th at 19:30. Featured Movie and Director is Nitya Misra with the short movie "Lost & Found: Berlin", a personal documentary film which investigates Berlin through the lens of what has been misplaced or left behind.. In addition there will be an Q&A 🎥🎙️ after the screening and we will also show a curated selection of short films around a unifying theme. All films will either be in English or with English subtitles and this event is free of charge. Come on down, watch some fabulous short films, have a drink from the lovely HoM bar staff, and chill while networking with Berlin filmmakers. Looking forward to seeing you there on May 18 for Drink.Watch.Talk. 🍻🎬🗣️

**Nerds, Creatives & Dreamers** is a small, curated gathering in Berlin for two kinds of people who almost never end up in the same room: the ones who build things with code, and the ones who build things with imagination. Developers and painters. Engineers and writers. Founders and photographers. In daily life these worlds rarely collide — here, that collision is the whole point. Just a good space, a deliberate mix of curious people, and the freedom to let the evening unfold. Come ready to be surprised by who you meet and where the evening takes you. A room full of curious humans. We’re here to socialize as human beings. And if you do exchange contacts — make it personal, not transactional. **🛠 If You Build Things** · Developers & Engineers · Designers & Product People · Founders · People Who Code for Fun **🎨 If You Create Things** · Writers & Journalists · Photographers · Artists & Painters · Anyone With a Side Obsession 👉 **You can also join via Luma if this event reaches capacity: https://luma.com/0y2yd2q4** Please RSVP “yes” only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and others on the waitlist. **📝 Note:** You are welcome to attend our social meetup! The event is free. The space is generously hosted for us — the only thing we ask is that you support it by buying a drink, etc. A small gesture that keeps evenings like this possible. **🤝 Community:** This is a space built on curiosity and respect. We keep it that way — for everyone.

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!*

Wie jedes Jahr versammelt sich die Bitcoin-Community in Berlin, um den legendären „Bitcoin Pizza Day“ zu feiern. Die Transaktion von Laszlo Hanyecz gilt als eine der ersten bekannten Zahlungen mit Bitcoin für reale Güter: 10.000 Bitcoin im Austausch gegen zwei große Pizzen. Zur Feier dieses historischen Moments treffen wir uns dieses Jahr im Restaurant Viale dei Tigli. Auch dort werden Bitcoin-Zahlungen akzeptiert und natürlich gibt es Pizza. **Bitte beachtet: Jede Person bezahlt ihr Essen und ihre Getränke selbst vor Ort.** Das Ganze ist als lockeres Get-together ohne feste Agenda gedacht – einfach zusammenkommen, austauschen und gemeinsam Pizza essen. Wir freuen uns über viele Teilnehmer. Da die Plätze begrenzt sind, bitten wir um möglichst verbindliche Zusagen. Vielen Dank.

Join us for a fun, low-pressure way to connect with techies/non-techies in Berlin. On **May 22th from 6:30–9:00 PM** we'll run another session of **404 Brain Not Found – Tech Trivia Night**—a playful, welcoming tech-themed quiz night where curiosity beats expertise every time. You don’t need to be a developer, engineer, or “tech person” to have a great time. The questions span everything from everyday tech and internet culture to random fun facts, so everyone can contribute and shine. Whether you’re in it to win or just to laugh along the way, you’ll fit right in. Come with a team of 3-4 friends, colleagues, or fellow trivia lovers—or arrive solo and **we’ll match you up with others.** It’s a great way to meet new people, share a few laughs, and maybe learn something unexpected. Expect good vibes, light competition, and plenty of “wait, I actually knew that!” moments. No pressure. No gatekeeping. Just a great evening together. We’ll have a small **prize** for the winning team—something to celebrate your trivia glory and well-earned bragging rights! We kindly ask each participant to contribute **€2**. A small buy-in, but it makes the win even sweeter 😉 **More Details** **Location**: Kürbiskern Bar at Kopernikusstraße 23 (Near M13 and M10 trams, Also not far from S/U Warschauer Str). **Time**: Please arrive by 18:30, Quiz starts at 19:00. Can't join if you're late. **Teams**: No team no problem! come alone to join others. If you bring your own team (max 4 members). **Contribution**: Bring €2/player to cover prize. **Quiz play**: 3 Rounds of 10 questions each. 2 minutes per question. Please bring a charged phone to answer the questions.

It's all about getting to know new people from your favorite industry. So if you are interested in Motion Design, 2D or 3D Animation, CGI, Illustration or any related field, feel free to join us. Grab a beer in a relaxed atmosphere, have a nice chat about key frames or discuss your next project! Beginner or expert – wir freuen uns auf dich!

✨ Join our Queer Writers Club! ✨ Whether you’re crafting prose, poetry, plays, essays—or anything else your mind spills onto the page—this is a space where your words are taken seriously and celebrated. We share thoughtful, constructive feedback to help each other grow, while also offering the kind of support that comes from fellow queer creatives who truly get it. Sometimes we write side by side, sometimes we experiment with shared prompts—but always, we’re building something together. Because this isn’t just a writing group: we’re also creating a **quarterly printed and digital zine**—a collection of short stories, poems, essays, and more from within our community. So if you’re looking to develop your voice, be part of something collaborative, and see your work come to life beyond the page, this is your invitation. Bring your ideas, your curiosity, your unfinished drafts. Let’s write, share, and grow—together. 🖤