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Godot Meetup A Maze Edition @ c-base
Welcome to our cosy Godot Engine Community Meetup A Maze Edition! 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! đŚ
This is an open event and we will hang out at c-base afterwards, so it is fine to come late.
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! đź
This meetup will happen at [c-base](https://c-base.org), RungestraĂe 20, 10179 Berlin. đ°ď¸
You can also join us on [our Discord Server](https://discord.gg/Sm3CgrqqQa). âď¸
Follow us on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@GodotUserGroupBerlin) for updates. đ˘
Also check out [our website](https://godot.berlin). đ
Please be [excellent to each other](https://godotengine.org/code-of-conduct/)! đď¸
Swim @ Lake Stechlin
=== THE TOUR ===
On Himmelfahrt, we will drive to Stechlinsee for a swim and a picknick on the lake.
We will depart at 10:00 (sharp) and drive to a parking space near the lake. From there it is a 10 minute walk.
Return time of 17:00 is an estimate.
The fishery will be open. The pizza shop on the maybe.
=== WHAT TO BRING ===
⢠Swimming wear, towls, etc.
⢠Water, drinks and food
⢠Good mood
⢠5 Euros for fuel and parking fees
=== NO-SHOW POLICY ===
I enforce a zero-tolerance policy on no-shows and last-minute cancellations. If you RSVP and don't show up, you will be removed from the group. If your plans change, please cancel early enough to make your seat available for someone else.
Lasst uns treffen und Deutsch sprechen
**đ˘ Wichtiges Update fĂźr unser SprachcafĂŠ in Manifesto!** đ˘
Wir dĂźrfen ab sofort den ruhigen Bereich im Obergeschoss nutzen. â **Voraussetzung**:
Es ist fĂźr jeden zwingend, **ein Getränk oder Snack bei der Soot Bar** (unten bei den WCs) zu kaufen, damit wir dort bleiben dĂźrfen. Danke fĂźrs Mitmachen! đ
Improv Thursdays đ
Ready to break routine and try something new? Every Thursday evening, we turn a simple rehearsal room into a space for play, connection, and creativity. No scripts, no pressureâjust two hours of pure improvisation.
â¨Through theatre games, storytelling, and spontaneous scenes, youâll discover how to:âŠâ˘ Think faster and trust your instincts.âŠâ˘ Collaborate with people youâve just met.âŠâ˘ Let go of self-judgment and enjoy the unexpected.
âŠđĄ No acting background neededâif you can listen, laugh, and say âyesâ, youâre ready.
âŠYour Facilitator â Marianne
â¨A theatre director and improvisation facilitator, Marianne has led workshops in Berlin, DĂźsseldorf, and London. Her approach is playful, inclusive, and focused on creating a supportive space where everyone can shine.
âŠđ
When & Whereâ¨đ Thursdays, 18:30â20:30â¨đ Boxhagener StraĂe 18, 10245-â¨đ Sliding Scale Tickets â 5 ⏠/ 10 ⏠/ 15 âŹ12 spots only â book in advance to secure your place.
â¨đŹđ˛ Can't make it but you want to be part of the community? Hereâs the link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EcNOFzscHnYBeUxUkNjsXP?mode=ems_copy_c
âŠCome curious, leave inspired!
âŠTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-thursdays-tickets-1586525694059?aff=oddtdtcreator
đźđ§ Neurodivergent Co-working & Networking đŹđ
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 youâre 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!**
YAAAS QUEEN! | Women & LGBTQ+ Comedy Show
YAAAS QUEEN! Hilarious monthly comedy show with fierce and fabulously funny queens!
**[TICKETS LINK](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/yaaas-queen-women-lgbtq-comedy-show-tickets-1094698806599?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)**
Yaaas Queen is a monthly celebration of fierce and fabulously funny queens, kings and royal criminal queers! The show is in English and on second Thursday of every month.
This is not just a stand-up comedy open mic â it is a fun and safe space for women & LGBTQIA+ comics who want to either try stand-up for the first time, work on their funny bits or experiment with other comedy formats. Thereâs always a different line-up of experienced and less experienced jesters and we try to make it as varied as possible!
It is also a cosy opportunity for you, our lovely audience members, to meet like-minded, open-hearted people who enjoy laughing, can take a joke and just want to have a marvellous evening.
You are welcome to come and support us with your ecstatic applause, roaring laughter and loving support no matter who you are or what you have or donât have in your pants, bags and cupboards!
Curious to try stand-up? Talk to us after the show!
Doors: 20:00
Showtime: 20:30-22:30 (with break)
This comedy show is produced by the fabulous Queen Bees Comedy collective consisting of Anja Woot, Carmen Chraim and Kat Nip.
Upcycling Workshop with Palettes âťď¸
**Upcycling Workshop with Palettes âťď¸**
**Build. Transform. Reimagine.**
đ Berlin \| May 14\, 2026
Letâs transform wasteâtogether.
Hosted by **OK Labs (Onaranlar KulĂźbĂź)** in collaboration with Engelnest.
Join us for a collaborative, hands-on upcycling workshop where discarded pallets are turned into functional furniture and ideas become real, physical designs.
This is more than just a workshop.
Itâs a collective act of making, thinking, and creating together.
***
**What to expect**
* Design and build furniture from pallets
* Work collaboratively in small teams
* Learn by doing â hands-on, experimental process
* Be part of a creative, open-minded community
***
**Who can join?**
Makers, designers, and curious minds.
No experience needed â just bring your motivation to build and collaborate.
If you enjoy working with your hands, thinking creatively, and being part of a team, youâll fit right in.
***
**Workshop Program**
This one-day co-creation workshop brings together makers, designers, and curious minds to explore ideas, experiment with materials, and turn concepts into tangible outcomes through a hands-on, collaborative process.
10:00 â 10:15 Welcome & Introductions
10:15 â 10:30 Concept Framing & Workshop Brief
10:30 â 10:45 Space & Material Walkthrough, Team Formation
10:45 â 12:30 Design Sprint â Phase 1
(Ideation, concept development, and production planning)
12:30 â 13:30 Break
13:30 â 15:30 Design Sprint â Phase 2
(Concept refinement and start of prototyping)
15:30 â 17:15 Build & Production Phase
(Fabrication and final iterations)
17:15 â 17:45 Showcase & Presentations
(Project presentations and outcomes)
17:45 â 18:00 Reflection & Closing
***
đŁ **Language:** English
đ **Location:** Engelnest Coworking Space, Berlin
đ **Date:** May 14 â Design & Production Workshop
⨠**Limited spots available**
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The workshop is free of charge and includes catering; if you have any specific dietary requirements, please kindly share them with the organizing team in advance.
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If you have any questions, feel free to drop us a line at ufuk@oklabs.co
Open Source Events This Week
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[face to face] professional communication exercise
Join this Professional Communication session â to sharpen the skills for architectural pitches, elevator pitches, interviews. This time we meet in the Monbijou park.
đĄ How it works
The event is split into two parts:
1. **Communication (10 minute rounds)** â One participant answers a round of design and behavioral questions. Each other participant gets to ask him one question.
2. **Feedback Round** â The group provides feedback on communication, structure, and clarity. Constructive criticism is encouraged.
đĄYou will be asked:
* **Light design problems** (high-level reasoning, not code)
* **Behavioral questions** (âTell me about yourselfâ, âDescribe a challenge you faced...â)
No need to prepare anything in advance â just bring curiosity and an open mind.
đĄNote: location is the entrance to Monbijou park
Lean Coffee for Managers & Leaders
Join us for an upcoming in-person Lean Coffee meetup. Lean Coffee is a lightly-structured meeting format where the attendees create the agenda.
Bring your management challenges; whether you're managing people, products, processes or beyond, and solve them together with peers from a diverse set of backgrounds.
This event is great for anybody trying to create better ways of working and wants to share with + learn from others trying to do the same.
Sip Happens! Saturday Social @ Brewdog mitte đş
Meet up and join other people in Berlin this Saturday!
Whether you're a long-time resident or just travelling through, come and meet new people to have fun, make new friends and enjoy your Saturday evening in a safe and welcoming environment at one of Berlins fantastic bars.
This week we're heading to Brewdog mitte (see link to location). Looking forward to seeing you there! Look out for the "Meetup Saturday Social" signs on tables.
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
**đ Other important notes:**
\- đ¸ 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
\- đŚšââď¸ 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\.
\- đˇ 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 \(@siphappens\.berlin\)
Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup
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.
SprachcafĂŠ goes Open Air! âď¸â
Du mĂśchtest dein Deutsch in entspannter Atmosphäre Ăźben und neue Leute kennenlernen? Dann komm zu unserem regelmäĂigen SprachcafĂŠ ans Goethe-Institut Berlin!
In unserem sonnigen Hinterhof sind alle herzlich willkommen â ganz besonders internationale Teilnehmende, die spielerisch und ohne Druck ihre Deutschkenntnisse verbessern mĂśchten. In lockeren Gesprächsrunden tauschen wir uns aus, lachen zusammen und knĂźpfen neue Kontakte.
FĂźr eine gemĂźtliche Stimmung sorgen Kaffee, Tee und Kekse â du musst nur dich selbst mitbringen.
Die Veranstaltung ist kostenfrei!
Wir freuen uns auf dich! đ
18 Uhr: Angst - Motor oder Hemmschuh persĂśnlicher Entwicklung?
Das Thema Angst ist nicht nur ein Thema der Psychologie.
Angst kann man auch soziologisch und philosophisch untersuchen.
Das soll beim nächsten Treffen geschehen.
Open Source Events Near You
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MoCo Code & Coffee May (@ EOB Cafeteria)
MoCo Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. We're community-led and community-run by devs, for devs. People of all skill levels are invited. Especially new devs!
Bring a laptop, ideas, and we'll provide the coffee and snacks.
**Here's how it works**
At 2:30pm, everyone introduces themselves and briefly mention what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc.)
Round 1:
1. Your name
2. What you're working on
3. What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
Round 3:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
**After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized!**
1. For the rest of the day, folks work on their projects, providing one another with help, and/or socialize. It's fully up to you.
**Location**
We will be at the cafeteria of the County Executive Office Building in Rockville.
101 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850
The event will be held in a spacious cafeteria with plenty of tables and chairs. Light refreshments (coffee and tea) and snacks will be provided.
**Parking**
* Visitor Parking is available at the First Level of the Council Office Building Parking Garage. Entrance only from East Jefferson and Monroe Street intersection.
More information is here: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcg/direction-to-eob.html
* PLEASE NOTE: The garage referenced above is ACROSS THE STREET from the Executive Office Building. This is NOT the garage at the base of the Executive Office Building structure - that one is for employee and permit parking only.
* If that garage is not available, there may be street parking available. The Rockville Town Square garages have up to 90 minutes of free parking are not too far away. Parking at the Rockville Metro station would be free on weekends.
**Public transit**
* Located near near the **Rockville** metro station (Red Line).
Loudoun Dev Group 005
Join our new groupâs third meeting. Meet fellow tech enthusiasts west of the beltway.
âBecause our group is new, we have a poll for the direction we want to take this new group.
â[https://submatrix.net/article/Meetups/e9ym4fr8Ca](https://submatrix.net/article/Meetups/e9ym4fr8Ca)
âFor this event, we will be running a working meetup.
âOur meetings are a great place to work on and show off what you do. We are always welcoming.
âOur format is great for people who have started on but not finished one or several side projects.
âWe will start off with basic introductions and what we are working on and what our goals are. Weâll break the rest of the meeting into two working sessions. In between, weâll do a quick check-in to see how folks are going.
Fountain Pens and Journals at a Bakery âď¸đĽ
Itâs hard to believe our group is 1 year old now!
Letâs have another great meetup to enjoy the hobby with each other and have a IFP&P birthday celebration!
Note: location may change.
NOVA Code & Coffee [164] - At FCED Venue
NOVA Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. People of all skill levels are invited. The concept is simple, bring a laptop and ideas, we'll provide the coffee and donuts! Here's how it works:
1. At 10:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc)
2. For the rest of the day, folks work in the communal space on their projects providing one another help and conversation as needed. Oh and they usually drink coffee and tea too!
That's it! Hope to see you there!
**Location**
Our hosts are the Fairfax City Economic Development
Building: [10300 Eaton Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d7298231ca2df594df822003f9a93517c788fceefe1fcbb79c8976696e341bc6JmltdHM9MTc1MzIyODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=180d0745-3b7f-69a1-23a2-11433a7868e5&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MTA5fn5Ub3BPZlBhZ2V-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9RmFpcmZheCUyMENpdHklMjBFY29ub21pYyUyMERldmVsb3BtZW50JnNzPXlwaWQuWU44NzN4ODI4MTk2Mjg0NTk5MDM4MTU0MiZwcG9pcz0zOC44NjE0NDYzODA2MTUyMzRfLTc3LjMwMjE3NzQyOTE5OTIyX0ZhaXJmYXglMjBDaXR5JTIwRWNvbm9taWMlMjBEZXZlbG9wbWVudF9ZTjg3M3g4MjgxOTYyODQ1OTkwMzgxNTQyfiZjcD0zOC44NjE0NDZ-LTc3LjMwMjE3NyZ2PTImc1Y9MSZGT1JNPU1QU1JQTA&ntb=1)
Conference Room A- Large, Floor 1
This is a new venue for us, so give us some time to get more details about it.
Driving is the best option. There is plenty of free on-site parking. Otherwise, we are a 22 minute bus from the Vienna Metro Station. Bicycling from Vienna is possible but difficult, though once you are here, there's a bike rack in the garage behind the building, and there's also a Capital Bikeshare dock 15 min walk away.
**Sponsored by:**
Thank you [Fairfax City Economic Development](https://gofairfaxcity.com/) and [Mason Enterprise Center](https://enterprise.gmu.edu/) for making this event possible!
**Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors!**
Organized by [DMV Petri Dish](https://www.dmvpetridish.com/)
**[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md):**
We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To make clear what is expected, all delegates/attendees, organizers, and volunteers at any Nova Code & Coffee events are required to conform to our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).
Open Mic StandUp Comedy at Library
Open Mic StandUp Comedy.
Sign up list goes out at 10:30 a.m. (**In the morning**. Do not show up at 10:30 at night)
Each performer will get 5 minutes to perform.
If you don't want to perform this time around, feel free to come enjoy the mic and relax.
If you need to cancel, please change your status to "will not attend."
Street parking is abundant. Train one block away.


















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