Renaissance Faire

## Wo & Wann? **JEDEN MONTAG** findet die offene Lesebühne des Autorenforums Berlin statt (außer an Feiertagen) **BEGINN**: 20:00 Uhr **ANMELDUNG zum Lesen: ab 19:30 Uhr** beim Moderator des Abends – siehe [Termine](http://autorenforum-berlin.de/wordpress/termine/); Die Teilnahme an der Veranstaltung ist kostenlos. **SCHWARTZSCHE VILLA** **Großer Salon** Direkt am S/U Rathaus Steglitz Grunewaldstr. 55 Der offene Leseabend stellt das Herzstück des Autorenforums e.V. dar. Er steht nicht nur Mitgliedern, sondern grundsätzlich jedem Autor und jeder Autorin offen, der gerne einen unveröffentlichten Text vor Publikum präsentieren möchte. Auch Kritik kann jedermann üben. Wer lieber zuhören möchte, kann einfach am Montagabend um 20.00 in der Schwartzschen Villa erscheinen. Für Lesewillige gilt die unten stehende ausführliche Information (mündliche Anmeldung ab 19:30 Uhr). *Unfortunately at the moment, it's only possible to present German texts. Unpublished texts that are already translated into German are highly welcome!* ## Was erwartet Sie? Im Großen Salon der Schwartzsche Villa treffen Sie auf einen Kreis von Literaturbegeisterten, die Ihrem Text eine ernsthafte und fundierte Kritik spenden. Das Publikum wechselt. Es ist gemischt, geeint durch das Interesse an Texten. Die Autorinnen und Autoren des Abends lesen aus ihren bislang unveröffentlichten Kurzgeschichten, lyrischen Texten, Erzählungen, Romanen, manchmal auch aus Theaterstücken. Die Autoren stellen nicht sich selbst, sondern ihre Texte der Kritik. Wir verstehen uns als Arbeitsbühne. Deshalb wird bei uns nach den Lesungen nicht geklatscht. Die Texte werden nach der Lesung des Autors auf handwerkliche Stärken und Schwächen „abgeklopft“. Es geht im Forum daher nicht um weltanschauliche Debatten. Im Idealfall hat der Autor/die Autorin nach einer Lesung und der Kritik verstanden, wo die Stärken und Schwächen seines Textes liegen, woran es seinem Text noch fehlt, was er ändern sollte und wo er bei seiner Überarbeitung ansetzen kann. Der Abend endet gegen 22.00. Im Anschluss können Sie mit den Autoren im Café der Schwartzschen Villa noch ins Gespräch kommen und manches aus dem Literaturbetrieb erfahren. Wir sind im Kontakt auch mit namhaften Vertretern desselben. Also – nicht gleich verschwinden! Dranbleiben. Reden Sie mit den Forumianern! ## Sie möchten selbst lesen? Wenn Sie selbst im Autorenforum lesen wollen, gibt es einige Dinge zu beachten. Wir bitten Sie sehr herzlich, sich mindestens einmal vor Ihrer ersten Lesung bei uns mit unseren Gegebenheiten vertraut zu machen. Ihren Lesewunsch können Sie dann ab 19.30 Uhr (Einlass) bei der Moderatorin oder dem Moderator eines Leseabends anmelden. **Wir weisen ausdrücklich daraufhin, dass über die Annahme und Reihenfolge der Lesungen die jeweiligen Moderatoren entscheiden und es NICHT zwingend nach der Reihenfolge der Anmeldungen geht!** In der Regel reicht die Zeit nur für drei Autoren je Abend und die Nachfrage ist oft recht hoch. Falls Sie einen lyrischen Text vortragen möchten, bringen Sie bitte mindestens 10 (zehn) Kopien mit, damit Ihr Publikum mitlesen kann. Die Kopien erhalten Sie selbstverständlich zurück. # Wie üben wir Textkritik? Nach der Idee von Maik Turni ## **Anschleichen** **Wie wirkt der Text auf mich?** (Keine Angst vor Adjektiven! ) **Was habe ich gehört?** (Zusammenfassung (Nacherzählung)) **Was blieb unverstanden** (akustisch oder logisch) ## **Unter der Lupe** **Was ist das für ein Text?** (Prosa: Genre? Lyrik: Welche Art lyrischer Text?) **Thema** (Welches Thema berührt der Text? Hat der Autor sein Thema im Griff? Ist es überzeugend/plausibel/gut recherchiert, vielleicht sogar zu faktenreich?) **Figuren** (Wie wirken die Figuren? Wer ist die Hauptfigur? Welches Problem hat die Hauptfigur?) **Perspektive** (Wie verhält sich die Erzählperspektive zum Thema / zu den Figuren?) **Sprache** (Welche Bilder sind stimmig / welche nicht? Was lässt sich zum Rhythmus sagen? Sind die Sätze syntaktisch und grammatikalisch korrekt?) **Dramaturgie** (Schafft der Text es, Spannung zu erzeugen? In welcher Reihenfolge werden die Dinge erzählt?) **Bedeutung** (Gelingt es dem Autor, die Bedeutung, die er seinem Text geben will, auch im Leser entstehen zu lassen?) ## **Klarspüler** Fragen werden an den Text gestellt, nicht an den Autor! Daher sollte der Text antworten. ## **Weichspüler** Wird bei uns nicht verwendet. Aber es gilt: Nicht der Autor wird kritisiert, sondern der Text! Hart zum Text, sanft zum Autor!

Dear VRBLN Members, Our next event is coming up. This time in collaboration with [XRCC](https://www.xrcc.events/) the biggest [XR hackathon](https://www.xrcc.events/xrcc-2026) in Europe. All the international folks that join the hackathon and conference are invited. Enjoy listening to interesting speakers, trying out the latest XR hardware and demos, meeting global & local XR folks. **Speakers:** 1. [XR4EUROPE](https://xr4europe.eu/), Shaping a United European XR Ecosystem, [Michael Barngrover](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbarngrover/), Managing Director 2. 3D Gaussian Splatting & Demo on Quest3, [Jonas Bernien](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-ber-956607885/), Developer **Call for Demos:** Reach out to [demo@vrbln.de](mailto:demo@vrbln.de) if you want to showcase your demo. **Affiliate Links:** bHaptics offers a discount for VRBLN Members. Contact [affiliate@vrbln.de](mailto:affiliate@vrbln.de) for details. **Free Drinks & Networking:** Location Sponsor: [mdh Mediadesign Hochschule](https://www.mediadesign.de/de) Drinks & Insurance Sponsor: [EDFVR e.V.](https://edfvr.org/) Cheers, VRBLN When you attend the event, you agree to this code of conduct: [http://berlincodeofconduct.org/](http://berlincodeofconduct.org/) LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8152606/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8152606/) Meetup: [https://www.vrbln.de](https://www.vrbln.de/)

Du möchtest neue Menschen kennenlernen, dich mit Gleichgesinnten austauschen und einen inspirierenden Sommerabend erleben? Dann komm zum Sommerfest der Berliner Rhetorikmeister am 29. Juni im Preußenpark. Unser Sommerfest ist ein offenes Parkevent mit Bühne und einem abwechslungsreichen Programm rund um Kommunikation, persönliche Entwicklung und gemeinsames Wachstum. Im Mittelpunkt stehen die Menschen: neue Kontakte, ehrlicher Austausch, gegenseitige Inspiration und ein starkes Netzwerk. ## Das erwartet dich ### Menschen kennenlernen und vernetzen Triff offene, neugierige und engagierte Menschen aus ganz Berlin. Tausche dich aus, entdecke neue Perspektiven und knüpfe wertvolle Kontakte. ### Eröffnung durch Shuying Lu Shuying Lu, unsere VP Mitglieder, organisiert das Sommerfest und eröffnet als Präsidentin des Tages das Bühnenprogramm. ### Überraschungsredner Erlebe eine kurze Rede von einem der besten Redner aus der Berliner Toastmasters-Community. ### Mini-Workshop mit Friederike Galland Friederike ist Europameisterin bei Toastmasters und Rhetorik-Trainerin. In ihrem 15-minütigen Workshop gibt sie kompakte und direkt anwendbare Impulse. ### Spontan ans Mikro – Stegreifrede XXL Moderiert von Michael Okada, Deutscher Meister 2026 bei Toastmasters und Autor. Du bekommst eine spontane Frage und kannst dazu eine Rede von 1–2 Minuten auf der Bühne halten – ohne Vorbereitung und ohne Skript. Das Format ist locker, lebendig und auch für Einsteiger geeignet. Innerhalb von 60 Minuten gibt es bis zu 30 Redeplätze. Jeder kann teilnehmen, wenn er will. Niemand wird zum Reden verpflichtet. ## Ablauf **18:00 Uhr – Ankommen und Kennenlernen** Begegnungen, Gespräche und entspanntes Netzwerken im Park **19:00 Uhr – Beginn des Bühnenprogramms** * Eröffnung durch Shuying Lu, Präsidentin des Tages * Überraschungsredner * Mini-Workshop mit Friederike Galland * Pause * Spontan ans Mikro – Stegreifrede XXL Danach: gemeinsamer Ausklang, weitere Gespräche und neue Kontakte. ## Für wen ist die Veranstaltung geeignet? Für Toastmasters-Mitglieder, Gäste, Freunde, Rhetorik-Interessierte und alle Menschen, die Lust auf Austausch, persönliche Entwicklung und ein inspirierendes Netzwerk haben. 📍 **Ort:** Preußenpark, Berlin 📅 **Datum:** 29\. Juni 🕕 **Ankommen und Kennenlernen:** 18:00 Uhr 🎤 **Beginn des Bühnenprogramms:** 19:00 Uhr ## Links und Kontakt ☀️ **Sommerfest-Website:** [https://brm-sommerfest-2026.netlify.app/](https://brm-sommerfest-2026.netlify.app/) 🎤 **Informationen über unseren Club:** [https://www.brm-toastmasters.de/](https://www.brm-toastmasters.de/) 💬 **WhatsApp-Gruppe für Austausch und aktuelle Informationen:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KoGk3ISnoDV5zbrmx1IG8U?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KoGk3ISnoDV5zbrmx1IG8U?mode=gi_t) Lerne Menschen kennen. Wachse gemeinsam mit uns. Und feiere einen besonderen Sommerabend im Park.

**Touch and Move: Improvising Contact, creating Community** with ***Jochen Kleres and/or Zahiro Ji*** for **GBTQ men\*** **[BOOK A TICKET!](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/touch-and-move/w27-2026)** **Member: 10 €** **Non Member: 15 €** This is a class for GBTQ men\* with all levels of experience, from total newbies to advanced. We meet and begin by checking in with each other, followed by a guided exploration moving from somatic practice to contact dance improvisation. This all culminates in opening the space for the free flow of dancing and explorations in duos, trios and as a group. Bodywork will help us to warm down at the end and integrate what we experienced. Dance is our way to create a space for exploration: what happens when queer men’s bodies meet and get in touch without any expectations and intentions? In Contact Improvisation, touch is the source of finding dance movements. It helps you to be open to the here and now, to surprises, to letting go of performing roles, meeting expectations, and following scripts. Any movement can be part of this dance, no matter how simple – we literally move any way we feel. This creates a conversation without words, simply through our moving bodies. Feeling ourselves by sensing others can create nourishing bonds of community as much as it liberates us. We emphasise consensus, respect, diversity of people and energies, listening, and a non-judgmental space. **General Information** • Wear comfortable clothes. • We’ll speak English and/or German, depending on the needs of the group. • This event is one of two free events included each month in the membership programme. 🔵 Dies ist ein Kurs für GBTQ Männer\* mit allen Erfahrungsstufen, von absoluten Neulingen bis zu Fortgeschrittenen. Wir treffen uns und beginnen mit einem gegenseitigen Kennenlernen, gefolgt von einer angeleiteten Erkundung, die von somatischer Praxis zu Kontakttanzimprovisationen führt. Von hier aus öffnen wir den Raum für den freien Fluss des Tanzes und der Erkundungen in Duos, Trios und als Gruppe. Mit Hilfe von Bodywork wärmen wir uns zum Schluss auf und integrieren das Erlebte. Tanz ist unsere Art, einen Raum für Erkundungen zu schaffen: Was passiert, wenn sich die Körper queerer Männer treffen und ohne Erwartungen und Absichten in Berührung kommen? In der Contact Improvisation ist die Berührung der Ursprung, um Tanzbewegungen zu entdecken. Sie hilft dir, offen zu sein für das Hier und Jetzt, für Überraschungen, für das Loslassen von Rollen, Erwartungen und Vorschriften. Jede Bewegung kann Teil dieses Tanzes sein, egal wie einfach – wir bewegen uns so, wie wir uns tatsächlich fühlen. So entsteht eine Konversation ohne Worte, einfach durch unsere bewegten Körper. Uns selbst zu spüren, indem wir andere spüren, kann ein ebenso wertvolles Gemeinschaftsgefühl, wie ein Gefühl von Befreiung schaffen. Wir legen Wert auf Konsens, Respekt, die Vielfalt der Menschen und Energien, das Zuhören und einen urteilsfreien Raum. **Hinweise** • Trage bequeme Kleidungen • Je nach Bedürfnissen der Gruppe werden wir Deutsch und/oder Englisch sprechen. • Diese Veranstaltung zählt zu den zwei kostenfreien Veranstaltungen pro Monat für Mitglieder.

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

-DROP IN - *(English below)* **Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance** Klassen (fast jeden Montag) 19:00 Uhr Starter 20:15 Uhr Improver / Refresher Für mehr Informationen & Kosten, bitte hier schauen: [SWING PATROL KOLLE 37](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/sp-kolle37.html) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Classes (almost) every Monday 19:00 Uhr Starter 20:15 Uhr Improver / Refresher For more information & cost, please look here: [SWING PATROL KOLLE 37](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/sp-kolle37.html)

**\*\*This event has been free for over three years, but only due to the support of anonymous donations behind the scenes. Please consider [donating via Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/read-wedding-a-berlin-open-mic-for-poetry-storytelling-tickets-1975773081473?aff=oddtdtcreator) if you are able, to help this stay free for everyone else.** -- Whether you're poetry-curious or a seasoned performer, join us for our monthly open mic night at Hank Chinaski! This event is brought to you, for free\*\*, by the [Re(a)d VVedding Collective](https://www.instagram.com/readwedding/), who organize regular events for all phases of the writer's journey, all in the northern Kiez(es) of Berlin. Join us for our core event which has been going on in Wedding for over three years. You are most welcome to share your work (or that of writers you admire) & meet fellow enthusiasts through this event. All written works & languages are welcome, though bigotry, racism, transphobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism (which *is not Anti-Zionism*), and so on are not welcome in this space. **Format - 3 sections:** * Sections 1 & 2: ≈12 performers (≈6 per section, kicking off at 19:30) * Section 3: Around 21:30, we'll hold space for a writing session and optional sharing afterwards. This open mic is not only about already “finished“ work! For the readings, priority is first given to those who haven't read earlier in the evening & especially to first-time readers! **\*\*Donation​s:** * While our open mic will always be free, we do happily accept donations [via Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/read-wedding-berlin-open-mic-for-poetry-storytelling-tickets-670852075617?aff=oddtdtcreator) or at the door. * Donations do not guarantee a reading slot, but help support us in putting in this event, others around Wedding, Pankow and Moabit, and our ongoing zine publications. We appreciate it deeply and as a small collective, will put it to good use! **RSVPs​ & Sign Up:** * RSVP via Meetup, Eventbrite, or just show up. Online RSVPs DO NOT save performance spots * Sign up at the door between 19:00-19:30 * 5-minute performance slots. Please respect this limit to avoid cutting off your work Experience the magic of live storytelling and poetry with us!

Wir treffen uns jeden Dienstag ab 16 Uhr in der Gothaer Str. 5 in 12629 Berlin im Nachbarschaftstreff Sophia. Das Angebot richtet sich sowohl an Neulinge als auch an Experten. Die ersten 15 die sich anmelden sind dabei...

Please contact me on WhatsApp if you’d like to join our group, as this group will soon be deleted from Meetup. 017684589930 Thanks, Marco We play every Sunday—year-round—and are looking for a few players who are willing to join regularly. Average age is around 27-50. We play on grass using poles as goals, which allows us to adjust the field and goal size depending on the number of players. Please arrive on time, as we need to divide the teams. Game starts 11:30 sharp. Wir spielen jeden Sonntag - ganzjährig - und suchen nach ein paar Spielern, die sich vorstellen können, regelmäßig dazuzukommen. Alter im Schnitt ca. 27-50. Wir spielen auf Rasen mit Stangen als Toren, wodurch wir die Platz- und Torgrösse flexibel a die Anzahl der Spieler anpassen können. Bitte pünktlich da sein, weil wir die Mannschaften aufteilen müssen. Das Spiel beginnt pünktlich um 11:30 Uhr.

**New to the game? Please join our beginner-friendly Sunday event instead!** Hi folks, this is a special meetup group for the regular Blood on the Clocktower games every Tuesday in Berlin Mitte. This event is aimed at players who are already very familiar with Clocktower - if you have dozens of games under your belt and are excited to play custom scripts with other seasoned players, this is the event for you! Our group aims to provide a fun and welcoming space to experience this thrilling game of social deception. **We focus on promoting a positive and fun group atmosphere, where players don’t take themselves or the game too seriously, whether they’re heroically winning or spectacularly losing.** Our players follow the code of conduct for the Berlin Board Gamers group and are expected to treat each other with respect and consideration – “killing with grace, and dying with dignity”. If you are marked as "going" in Meetup and are in your seat at 19:00, your place is guaranteed. All other seats are first come, first served. There is a €3 entrance fee per person to cover the cost of hiring the venue, payable in cash. We play in English so players should be able to understand and express themselves in English: an exception is possible for one pair of players willing to play together (as a “Revolutionary” pair) where one player can interpret into and out of English. Please let us know in advance if this is the case.

Salut à tous et à toutes ! **Les objectifs des rencontres "Speak French" sont :** \- parler français \!\, \- rencontrer de nouvelles personnes\. **Le principe :** \- conversation libre sur des sujets d'actualités\, culturels\, la vie de tous les jours\,… \- je vous corrige de temps en temps\, sans interrompre la conversation\. \- la conversation est fluide\. Chacun\.e intervient quand il / elle le veut\. * **groupe de 8 personnes maximum, 2 minimum (+ moi)**, ☝️ATTENTION !! **Vous devez avoir au moins un niveau B2 pour participer, c'est à dire être capable d'avoir une conversation assez fluide.** Si vous faites des erreurs peu importe, l'important c'est que vous ayez suffisamment de vocabulaire pour **être capable d'exprimer vos idées sans hésiter**. ———————————————— ou réserve une session 1:1 👉 **[Première session Découverte](https://calendly.com/speak-french/free-test-session-first-clone)** À bientôt ! Clémence 🕊

**3rd TEA SUMMER FEST Berlin** **A Full House of Tea – Diversity, Arts, Communities** ​All of C\*SPACE transforms into a collective teahouse for one full day. Two floors of studios in the former furniture factory, plus our charming outdoor yard, become spaces for tea, art, conversation, and connection. ​Whether you're a tea lover, creative, artist, entrepreneur, or simply curious — come celebrate summer's energy with us. ​**What's happening:** ​🍵 ***Tea Social Hangouts*** — Sit at tea tables by community tea hosts in our social hangout areas. Share tea, conversation, connection. ​🎨 ***Creative Tea Market — Discover tea vendors, ceramic artists, and food. Browse, shop, meet the makers.​We are especially grateful for the support of our sponsors and partners.​*** *Summer Tea Fest 2026 is made possible by:​* **Sponsors:** ​[Wild Orchard](https://wildorchard.de/en?utm_source=luma) ​[Tee Kampagne](https://www.teekampagne.de/?utm_source=luma) ​[Tealytics](https://tealytics.app/?utm_source=luma) ​***Food partners: [Dot Tea Bar](https://www.instagram.com/dot.teabar/?utm_source=luma) & [Dahai Noodles](https://www.instagram.com/dahai0757/?utm_source=luma)​*** **Media Partner:** [t-Magazin](https://www.t-magazin.net/?utm_source=luma) ​... **​We are thrilled to announce our creative tea makers:** [Swarra Tea ](https://swarratea.com/?utm_source=luma)(Sri Lanka) ​[He ](https://www.he-tea.de/?utm_source=luma)喝[Tea](https://www.he-tea.de/?utm_source=luma) (Chinese & Taiwan) ​[Darjeeling Cup](https://www.darjeelingcup.com/?utm_source=luma) (Darjeeling) ​[Kanoa Tea ](https://www.kanoatea.com/?utm_source=luma)(Premium Japanese Tea, Tea Culture Experience) ​[Julia Jushaninowa](https://www.instagram.com/jumariyama_amethyst_moon?igsh=MTI5bXRjZXJ1ZHFhMw%3D%3D&utm_source=luma) ([Global Tea Hut](https://globalteahut.org/?utm_source=luma)) ​[Studio Cúze ](https://www.studio-cuze.com/?utm_source=luma)(Yasuhiro Kuze) (Ceramic) ​[East Tea Pavilion 东方茶亭](https://eastteapavilion.com/?utm_source=luma)(Chinese Tea) ​Georgy Ekimov (tea enthusiast & artist) ​Hong Mai Dang/ [Mai Teehaus ](https://www.maiteahouse.de/?utm_source=luma)(Vietnamese Tea Culture) ​Yuko Tanaka-Betts - [Kikuno Tea](https://www.instagram.com/yuko_matchatea?utm_source=luma) (Japanese Tea) ​[Melanie Katz](https://www.minipli.ch/?utm_source=luma) ​Ming Yuan- [Tea by Yuan](https://teabyyuan.com/?utm_source=luma) (tea, tea wares, and tea culture) ​[Infinitea Leaves](https://www.infinitealeaves.com/?utm_source=luma) (Japan/Korea) ​[t-Magazin](https://www.t-magazin.net/?utm_source=luma) (tea culture magazine) ​[Companion Tea](https://retail.companiontea.com/?utm_source=luma) ​[Satoko Tanaka](https://www.instagram.com/caico.vintage.kimono/?utm_source=luma)\- Caico Vintage Kimono ​[Lifejourney Tea](https://www.instagram.com/yifansingh/?utm_source=luma) ​[Bing Bing Cha](https://www.instagram.com/bingbingcha000/?hl=en&utm_source=luma) ​ **​*Food to accompany the tea:*** ​[Dot Tea Bar](https://www.instagram.com/dot.teabar/?utm_source=luma)\- tea snacks ​[Dahai Noodles](https://www.instagram.com/dahai0757/?utm_source=luma)\- hand\-pulled noodles ​[Fungiii](https://www.instagram.com/fungiiicommunity?utm_source=luma)\- tea pastries & ice\-creams ​[Wehanzi-](https://www.instagram.com/wehanzi/?hl=en&utm_source=luma) tea-inspired desserts **Tickets here: [https://luma.com/mej5pscy](https://luma.com/mej5pscy)** *** ​**What's included in the Collective Teahouse Day Ticket?** ​🌿 Access to the **Creative Tea Market** — browse and discover teas, ceramics, arts & crafts from independent makers and vendors ​🍵 **Community Tea Social Hangouts** — hosted by passionate tea lovers, experts, and curious minds from the tea community, offering tastings from around the world ​🎙 **Cultural Tea Salon** — including a presentation by t-Magazine on their newest Yunnan edition ​🎉 **After Party** — co-curated by Dot Teabar ​------ ​☕ **In-Depth Workshops** — Dive deeper into the world of tea and creative craftsmanship through hands-on sessions led by passionate practitioners. ​*Please note: **workshops are booked separately from the general day programme.** If you'd like to attend a workshop only, please register directly with the workshop host with the information below. Workshop attendees don't need to purchase a ticket if they only want to attend the workshop. To join both a workshop and the full day programme, purchase the workshop attendee ticket.* 🍵 ​10:00-11:30 **Exploring Post-Fermented Tea (Hei Cha)- A Side by Side Tasting** ​by Johannes Fuchs ​Participation fee: €26 per person ​Register: johannes@teameon.de ​ ​10:00-11:30 **Senchado- Japanese Leaf Tea Ceremony** ​by Jim ​Participation fee: €42 ​Register: nost@gmx.de ​ ​12:00–13:30 **A Quiet Experience of Japan’s Finest Hon-Gyokuro** ​by Aika Matsuda, Kanoa Tea ​Participation fee: €45 per person ​Register: [https://www.kanoatea.com/products/exclusive-japanese-tea-workshop](https://www.kanoatea.com/products/exclusive-japanese-tea-workshop?utm_source=luma) ​ ​12:00–13:30 **Summer Delights** ​by Claudia Priemer ​Participation fee: €35 per person ​Register: claudia-priemer@web.de ​ ​14:00-15:30 **Exploring the South Korean Tea World** ​by InfiniTea Leaves ​Participation fee: €35 per person ​Register: [https://www.infinitealeaves.com/shop/p/cspace-berlin-exploring-the-southkorean-tea-world](https://www.infinitealeaves.com/shop/p/cspace-berlin-exploring-the-southkorean-tea-world?utm_source=luma) ​ ​14:00-15:30 **Paper Cutting Workshop on the Theme of Teapots** by Stéphanie Clet ​Participation fee: €30 per person ​Register: [https://papercuttingteafest.eventbrite.de](https://papercuttingteafest.eventbrite.de/?utm_source=luma) ​ ​16:00-18:00 **Chinese Incense Orthodoxy and Aromatic Tea Heritage** ​by MINALS ​Participation fee: €45 per person ​Register: [https://www.instagram.com/minals_cn/](https://www.instagram.com/minals_cn/?utm_source=luma) ​ ​16:00-17:30 **Craft Lab: Tea Blending Workshop** ​by Swarra Tea ​Participation fee: €49 per person ​Register: [https://swarratea.com/products/workshop](https://swarratea.com/products/workshop?utm_source=luma) ​ ​18:00–19:30 **Spirits & Leaves: A Journey Through Tea Cocktails by: Tea by Yuan** ​Participation fee: €60 per person ​Register: teabyyuan@gmail.com ​ ​**Food Workshops:** ​10:00-12:00 **Dahai Noodle Workshop: Hand-pulled Noodle along the Silkroads** ​by Dahai 达海 ​Participation fee: €30 per person ​Register: noodleworkshop@dahai-liao.de ​ ​16:00-17:30 **Mochi Craft: Summer Beat Hand-Pounded Mochi Workshop** ​by Fungiii Community ​Participation fee: €35 per person ​Register: hellofungiii@gmail.com ​ ​From morning till late, explore the full vitality of summer unfolds around shared cups of tea. ​ ​**Contact:** Lavia Lin \| [pop-up-teahouse@c-space.eu](mailto:pop-up-teahouse@c-space.eu)

Join us (Lola 33 years, Liza 7 months) for a relaxed and friendly meetup for parents and children aged 0–2 years. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, share experiences, exchange ideas, and build connections with families who are at a similar stage of life. Whether you’re new to the area, on parental leave, or simply looking for company during the day, you’re very welcome. What to expect: * Meet local parents and children (0–2 years) * Make new friends for both you and your little one * Share parenting experiences, tips, and ideas * Exchange recommendations for local playgrounds, activities, and family-friendly places * Connect with families who live nearby * Find companions for future walks, playdates, and outings * Enjoy a welcoming, informal, and child-friendly atmosphere No agenda, no pressure - just a chance to connect, chat, and build a local community together. We look forward to meeting you and your little one!

Come play Magic's most accessible competitive format! We meet every Tuesday at 18:30 at RuDi-Das Stralauer Kultur- und Nachbarschaftszentrum in Friedrichshain, \~10 minutes by foot from Warschauer Str. and Ostkreuz. **The best way to get in touch is to join the WhatsApp group:** https://go.requestguard.com/w1mj0tfa/ *Even if Meetup has only 1 or 2 RSVPs, we are normally 20-30 people every week!* **FAQ:** **Do I need my own deck?** No, people that come bring extra decks, and you are free to borrow one if you want to test the format before buying into it! **Casual or Competitive?** We play casually to allow people to come late and leave early. Feel free to stay for any amount of time between 18:30 and 22:30. To this end, feel free to bring proxies, as long as it is clear what card you are proxying! **Why do you charge an entry fee?** Our 2 euro entry fee is a donation to the community center that we use to host our event.

We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20. To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings. Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH

**Pagans on the Patio! Summer/Fall Series** A casual gathering the first Thursday of each month. Time to relax, meet new people, and reconnect with old friends. There is no charge for the event itself and all are welcome but there are a few guidelines: 1. **You are expected to purchase food and/or drink to compensate the Cantina and our server.** 2. **No soliciting. Do not bring samples of your wares or brochures of your services.** 3. **Please respect the spiritual and political views of others that are present. No disruption of the peace.** In case of inclement weather, we will find seating indoors. I hope to see you there. Blessed be! \~ Cynthia ❤️---

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. NOTE: We’re switching it up this time and going with a DINNER shift on Mon, 7/6. 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 DINNER from 4:30 to 6:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 4:20pm 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 are 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 those volunteering at this (or any of our previous or future) CMG Gives Back events! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle **SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time. We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest. While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for. Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/) *** ### What to Expect: * Guided candle making experience * Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance * 100% soy wax candles * Optional drinks and snacks * Time to relax while your candle cools *** ### Important Notes: * Please arrive on time so we can start together * Candles will need time to set before taking home * This is a beginner-friendly event *** ### RSVP Required Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat. **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $15 8oz Candle Tins $25 12oz Glass Candles $35 12oz Amber Jars $40 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Credit Card * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL

Bienvenue! We host a twice-a-month French conversation club at La Chatelaine on Lane. All levels welcome! Whether you're new to French or running for Président de la République you are welcome here! We often read plays together, play vocabulary games, and generally enjoy the delicious food available at La Chatelaine! We will be at the long table in the back of the restaurant. A bientôt!

🇺🇸 Red, White & BOOM: A Black Love Summer Social ❤️ Skip the downtown chaos and celebrate with great people instead! Join Black Love & Friends as we spend the evening together in the beautiful, historic King-Lincoln District, just steps from Mayme Moore Park, with an incredible view of the Red, White & BOOM fireworks. This isn't a formal event—it's a relaxed summer gathering. Come early or stop by later. Stay for an hour or stay all evening. We'll have our own private meetup space where you can kick back, meet new people, play a few games, enjoy light refreshments, and simply enjoy the holiday together. Throughout the evening we'll explore the King-Lincoln District, soak up the atmosphere, laugh, connect, and then settle in as the Columbus skyline lights up with one of the biggest fireworks shows of the year. ✨ What to expect: 🎆 Great views of the Red, White & BOOM fireworks 🏙️ Historic King-Lincoln District ⛺ Private Black Love & Friends meetup tent 🎲 Lawn games & conversation 🥤 Light refreshments 🤝 New friends & great vibes 📸 Perfect summer photo opportunities Event begins: 6:30 PM Fireworks begin later in the evening, so arrive whenever works for you. Feel free to come and go throughout the night. ⚠️ RSVP is required. Space at our tent is limited, so we'll only be able to accommodate those who register in advance. Bring a chair if you'd like, wear your favorite red, white, and blue, and come celebrate community, connection, and summer with Black Love & Friends. Good people. Great conversations. Amazing fireworks.