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Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. (Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!) This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. **Our thrilling agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star) 12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza. NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.

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

Erinnerst Du Dich noch an das unbeschwerte Glück Deiner Kindheitstage? Diese **grundlose Freude,** dieser Spaß am unbekümmerten Leben. Das trägst Du noch in Dir: **Dein inneres Kind.** **„Ananda mit Lachen“** ist eine Einladung, wieder in Kontakt mit dieser Quelle von Freude, Lebendigkeit und Staunen zu kommen. **„Ananda“** bedeutet grundlose Freude – ein Zustand, den kleine Kinder ganz natürlich kennen. Und auch in uns Erwachsenen kann diese Freude wieder erfahrbar werden. **Viele Menschen erleben „Ananda mit Lachen“ als:** * eine Einladung zu mehr Freude und Lebendigkeit * eine neue Leichtigkeit im Umgang mit dem Alltag * eine tiefere Verbindung zu sich selbst, anderen und dem Leben * einen liebevollen Impuls für persönliches Wachstum **Was Du mitbringen darfst:** * Offenheit, das Lachen wiederzuentdecken * Eine ungeöffnete Flasche stilles Wasser Wir möchten wirklich jedem die Möglichkeit geben, den Zustand grundloser Freude zu erfahren… ob jung oder alt, reich oder arm.. Deshalb arbeiten wir bei unseren Aktivitäten mit einem freiwilligen Beitrag. **Wann?** 9\. Mai 2026 Beginn 14:00 – bitte pünktlich sein Einlass ab 13:30 Dauer: etwa 2 Stunden ***Anmeldung ausschließlich über die Website: https://golden-age-europe.org/onenessgamatchde/sri-param-jyothi-amma-bhagavan-ananda-deeksha/ .***

**Sunday Beginner Tango @ Tangoloft 💃🏾🕺** Curious about tango? This class is for you – no experience and no partner needed. We focus on connection, simple fundamentals and creating a relaxed, inclusive space where everyone can explore both roles. 🕐 16:30–18:00 🎶 Afterwards: Milonga (reduced entry for participants) 💸 20 € or USC + 10 € Come as you are – and be part of a growing, open tango community ✨ **Einsteiger Tango am Sonntag im Tangoloft 💃🏾🕺** Du willst Tango ausprobieren? Dann bist du hier genau richtig – ganz ohne Vorkenntnisse und ohne festen Partner. Wir legen den Fokus auf Connection, einfache Basics und eine entspannte, inklusive Atmosphäre, in der jede\*r beide Rollen tanzen und lernen kann. 🕐 16:30–18:00 🎶 Danach: Milonga (ermäßigter Eintritt für Teilnehmende) 💸 20 € oder USC + 10 € Komm vorbei und werde Teil einer offenen Tango-Community ✨

📚 **Short Story Sunday** 📍 **Location:** Iska Café 📅 **Timing:** Every second Sunday 🕰 **Time:** 11:00 – 13:00 **Selected story: To Build a Fire by Jack London (\~15 pages)** 1st Link: https://americanliterature.com/author/jack-london/short-story/to-build-a-fire 2nd Link (Backup PDF): https://tea4avcastro.tea.state.tx.us/thl/ENG3.W6.L5.to-build-a-fire.pdf 3rd Link (Backup PDF): https://shortstoryamerica.com/pdf_classics/londonj_to_build_a_fire.pdf **A Slow Sunday Morning with Stories** The **Sunday 15 Pages Short Story Book Club** is a gentle way to begin the day — a cozy literary gathering for people who enjoy slowing down, listening to stories, and sharing thoughtful conversation. Instead of reading alone at home, we experience literature together. Each meeting invites us to step out of the Berlin’s rush into a calm space of imagination, reflection, and human connection through short fiction. **How the Morning Flows (Approx. 2 Hours)** **11:00 – 11:30 \| Arrival & Settling In** Gather at the café, order something you enjoy, and ease into the morning. **11:30 – 12:15 \| Collective Reading** We read a carefully selected short story together. **12:15 – 13:00 \| Discussion & Reflection** An open and informal conversation about impressions, emotions, interpretations, and ideas ✨Feel free to join only for the discussion part if you feel like reading on your own ✨ **What to Expect** Short stories are selected by the hosts and announced online before each meeting. No preparation is required — simply arrive and immerse yourself in literature and conversation. **What to Bring With You** • Your own copy of a story • Curiosity and openness • A willingness to listen and share perspectives • Optional: a notebook if you enjoy jotting down thoughts • Your appetite for coffee, cake, and good stories **📍Location:** * We meet at the Iska Cafe at Kalckreuthstraße 7, 10777 Berlin. There is no pin at the google maps yet, so please just come directly to the location and find us at the right door at Erdgeschoss. * 🚇 **U1\, U2 Wittenbergplatz \|\| U1\, U2\, U3\, U4 Nollendorfplatz** * 🚌 **106\, 187\, M19\, M29 An Der Urania \|\| M46 Motzstraße**

Diesmal werten wir die Performance unseres Musterdepots im ersten Quartal 2026 aus. Was lief gut, was lief schlecht und warum lief es gut oder schlecht? Welche Regeln haben sich bewährt und welche sind überflüssig? Müssen wir Änderungen vornehmen? Spannend für alle, die einem Investitionsprozess über die Schulter schauen wollen während er entsteht. Den Link zum Musterdepot findest Du in der Gruppenbeschreibung.

There’s a peace and relaxation possible for everyone, that can occur with total ease, with a simple body process, called Access Bars ® Access Bar is like hitting the delete button on your computer’s hard drive. Negative thought patterns and mental chatter can be released and a space for peace, ease and new possibilities opens up. Best, everyone can learn this body process in a one day class. You can give the Bars® to your family and friends and to your clients. And of course you can let the Bars run also on yourself. Access Bars ® and Bodyprocess classes in English take place once a month, classes in German twice a month. Just ask for your desired date. Would this class be a contribution to your body, to your life, your business? Then I would like to have you in a one-day Access Bars. Consider this your invitation to a totally different paradigm for healing, change and transformation in all aspects of your life. The Access Bars class fee is 380 Euro, Practitioner License, Manual, Charts, food and drinks included. PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION IS ONLY POSSIBLE BY PHONE. For more information please visit my website: https://www.i-feel-so-good.de/home-en.html What happens in the brain during a Bars Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgGbFRjqQPk If you have any question or you want to book a session, do not hesitate to contact me. Once a week we have an Access Bars ® evening that gives you the opportunity to exchange the Bars® and to meet other practitioners. ®

We are inviting you to our next Evening of Meditation on **Sunday, the 12th of April**. These gatherings are not just about meditating on your own, but a step inward that we take together regarding a particular topic. This time we discover **Greater health for a joyful life.** One of the most important things in our lives is health, isn’t it? When our body and mind are healthy, we are full of energy to do things in life, able to enjoy, create and love. Let’s discover how we can maintain and nurture **Greater health for a joyful life**. 📍Where: [Yoga Sky](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kBxUvZrqo5yzRNe88?g_st=ipc), Am Tempelhofer Berg 7d, 10965 Berlin Follow the Yoga Sky signs in the yard, and take the elevator to the top floor. 🗓 When: Sunday, 12th of April, 19:00 - 20:30 Please arrive 5-10 min earlier to settle down. 🎟️ Entry: €5, just to pay for the space (in cash or PayPal) For more info go to: [https://onenessberlin.com/](https://onenessberlin.com/) You’re welcome, no matter your background or experience. This is what has worked for us over many years and we love to share it with you. Looking forward to see you, Oneness Berlin Florian, Jazgul & Carla

Spring is in the air! Join us for an uplifting and rejuvenating session of Qigong! We'll be practicing some of the classic Qigong forms such as: \- Ba Duan Jin \(八段锦\) \- The Eight Brocades \- Wu Xing Gong \(五行功\) \- The Five Elements \- Chan Si Gong \(缠丝功\) \- Silk Reeling Guided by me, George, we will tap into the flow of our Qi to promote physical health and mental well-being, Through gentle exercises and conscious movement, Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or beginner, this event is open to all levels. Instruction in German and/or English. **Location:** We'll meet at the Skulpturenpark (Skulpturen gegen Krieg und Gewalt) in the Tiergarten. It's beside the Kanzleramt where's there is currently a massive crane - so it's pretty easy to find. Facing East is the Reichstag; facing west is the TIPI marquee and the Haus der Kulturen der Welt. Here is the link on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TzovRvhSDaXVRmbMA?g_st=ipc Should it rain, Plan B will be to go up to the terrace at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt. There is a covered space at the top of the steps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nU243SuqVwLd4R7ZA **Clothing/Footwear:** Come in loose, comfortable clothes which are warm just in case it gets a bit chilly after all. Some form of sports shoe is fine!... **Donation:** There is no fee. All I request is a donation to 'People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA): https://www.peta.de/ or a charity/good cause of your choice... **Contact:** If you have any problems finding the event, you can reach me on Mobile/Whatsapp +49 174 983 2023 ***Harness the power of Qigong to revitalize your body, mind, and spirit!***

Über uns Hello, Berlin! We're Mindful Mingle, a cozy corner in our bustling city dedicated to heartfelt conversations. A place where you're not just another face in the crowd, but a valued member of a caring community. Mindful Mingle welcomes openness and emotional honesty. **\*\*\* READ BEFORE ATTENDING \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\*** \#\# 🌿 Mindful Mingle Community Guidelines Creating a space for real conversations, mindful connection, and mutual respect These guidelines are here to help us keep our gatherings safe, supportive, and enriching for everyone. Please read them before attending an event. \#\# 💛 1\. Come as You Are This is a space for real people, not perfect ones. Whether you’re having a great week or a rough day, you’re welcome here. Just be yourself, no masks needed. \#\# 🗣️ 2\. Listen with Empathy When someone shares, listen with your full attention and an open heart. Avoid interrupting or offering unsolicited advice. Sometimes, the most powerful support is simply being present and listening. \#\#\# 🤝 3\. Respect Confidentiality What’s shared in the circle stays in the circle. Trust is the foundation of this group, please don’t repeat or post about anyone’s personal experiences outside of the meetup. \#\#\# 🧘 4\. No Judgment\, No Fixing Everyone’s experience is valid. This isn’t a space for therapy or debate, but for compassionate sharing. Let’s honor each person’s truth without trying to “fix” or analyze it. \#\#\# 🌍 5\. Diversity Is Our Strength We celebrate people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and identities. Discrimination, harassment, or exclusion of any kind will not be tolerated. Bring curiosity and kindness, we learn so much from each other’s perspectives. \#\#\# 🕊️ 6\. Honor the Flow Please arrive on time if you can, and stay as long as feels right. Our events are flexible, but being punctual helps maintain the shared rhythm and presence in the group. \#\#\# 📍 7\. Be Mindful of Space and Time Keep introductions and sharing brief so everyone has a chance to speak. If you’re speaking, take a breath, and make room for others. If you’re quiet, know that your presence still matters deeply. \#\#\# ☕ 8\. Kind Curiosity Over Critique It’s okay to disagree, that’s part of rich conversation. But let’s do so mindfully, with respect and empathy. Ask questions to understand, not to challenge. \#\#\# 🌸 9\. This Is a Shared Space\, Not Therapy Mindful Mingle is about community and connection, not a substitute for therapy or crisis support. If you’re struggling, please know you’re not alone and professional help is always encouraged. We’re here to listen and care, not to diagnose or treat. \#\#\# ✨ 10\. A Final Note Mindful Mingle is a living community, these guidelines grow with us. By showing up with kindness, honesty, and openness, you help create the safe, heartfelt atmosphere that makes this group special. Thank you for being part of it. 🌿 **\*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\* \*\*\*** Hello, dear friends, My name is Alicja and I'll be taking over as the host of Mindful Mingle. I’m really glad to step into this role and continue what Behnam has built over the years − a community of empaths of all walks of life and ages coming together to connect and share their experiences. It feels both exciting and a little challenging but on the other side of fear is freedom and I'm willing to take that leap. In the past, I held space for women's circles for two years before I moved to Berlin so it’s meaningful for me to return to something I care deeply about − this time in a mixed group, which I’ve been wanting to explore for a while. I intend to uphold the values and guidelines of the Mingle, so if you would like to be part of the journey, join us at an upcoming meeting!

**Worum geht’s?** Entdecke die Kraft der Worte – in Gemeinschaft. In dieser offenen Gruppe lesen wir gemeinsam kurze literarische Texte – Gedichte, Mikrotexte oder Auszüge aus längeren Werken – und lassen uns von ihnen zum Schreiben einladen. Nach dem gemeinsamen Lesen nehmen wir uns Zeit zum Nachdenken und Austausch. Anschließend schreiben wir 20–30 Minuten Seite an Seite – inspiriert von einzelnen Worten, Sätzen oder dem, was uns gerade bewegt. Im Mittelpunkt stehen nicht handwerkliche Aspekte, sondern das persönliche Erleben, das Gefühl von Verbundenheit und die Funken, die Worte in uns entzünden können – besonders für Menschen, die belastende Erfahrungen gemacht haben, und alle, die auf der Suche nach neuen Perspektiven sind. Wer möchte, kann am Ende den Text teilen, der während der Sitzung entstanden ist – genauso willkommen ist es, einfach nur zuzuhören. Das Teilen ist immer freiwillig. **Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos – und ohne Anmeldung möglich.** **Über die Gruppenleiterin** **[Ingrid E. Johnson](https://ingridejohnson.com/de)** ist Deutsch-Amerikanerin, Gründerin von RECASAS und Peer-Support-Spezialistin. Lesen und Schreiben haben ihr selbst durch schwierige Zeiten geholfen. Schreiben in Gemeinschaft bedeutet für sie eine andere Quelle von Kraft und Inspiration – und genau dieses Erlebnis möchte sie ermöglichen. Mehr Informationen hier: https://recasas.org/2025/10/01/lesen-schreiben-teilen/ In Zusammenarbeit mit RECASAS, im Rahmen der Sonntagsöffnung der Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek (ZLB), veranstaltet von artecom.

Welcome Sunday Socials, Members of the group and friends meet there to exchange languages and their international experience or just have a good time to meet likeminded poeple! Currently we meet at the bar Alberts Starting time is 5pm.(Until 8pm) Adress: https://www.google.de/maps?q=alberts+charlottenburg&ion=1&espv=2&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.131783435,d.bGg&biw=1366&bih=628&dpr=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEw... Grüße Andrea

**Instinct \#20 \| Film screening** with ***Ahmed El Gendy*** for **LGBTQIA+** **[Free event with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/village-instinct-film/w15-2026)** **Prince in Hell (Prinz in Hölleland)** **Director**: Michael Stock **1993 – 90 min** In German with English subtitles The story is set soon after the reunification of West and East Germany, and is about the disintegrating relationship between Jockel a political activist and Stefan a heroin junkie, and their involvement with a bisexual Micha. A 2nd plot line is concerned with Micha’s young son Sascha, and his life in a rundown world of drugs and poverty. His fascination with the creepy, exhibitionist puppeteer Firlefanz, whose grotesque puppets enact a gay fairy tale paralleling the relationship of Stefan and Jockel. Central to the disintegration of these characters is the drug dealer Ingolf, who ‘pulls their strings’ with heroin, instead of puppet wires. 🔵 **Prinz in Hölleland** **Regie**: Michael Stock **1993 – 90 Min.** Deutsch mit englischen Untertiteln Kurz nach der Wiedervereinigung von West- und Ostdeutschland erzählt der Film vom Zerbrechen der Beziehung zwischen Jockel, einem politischen Aktivisten, und Stefan, einem heroinabhängigen Junkie, sowie von ihrer Verstrickung mit Micha, einem bisexuellen Mann.Eine zweite Handlungslinie folgt Sascha, Michas jungem Sohn, der in einer heruntergekommenen Welt aus Drogen und Armut aufwächst. Sascha fühlt sich von dem unheimlichen, exhibitionistischen Puppenspieler Firlefanz angezogen, dessen groteske Puppen ein schwules Märchen aufführen – als Spiegel der Beziehung zwischen Stefan und Jockel. Im Zentrum des Zerfalls steht der Dealer Ingolf, der die Figuren nicht mit Puppendrähten, sondern mit Heroin „an den Fäden“ hält.

Who is in the mood for some quiet togetherness while catching up on their reading spontaneously with Teresa? Let’s enjoy literature or non-fiction together and come to our Reading in Companionable Silence meeting on Sunday. Teresa will welcome members and there is time to socialize and to order some food or a beverage - ca. 30 min. Then we read for an hour in silence. After that - time to exchange impressions, suggestions, ask questions and generally have a good time. There might be a break in the middle in order to allow for more drinks, a bathroom break etc.

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

Main Library, Meeting Room 3B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

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

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!