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Lights Up! The Unscripted Musical! by KALEIDOSCOPE
# Kaleidoscope — at Monbijou Theater
## Lights Up! Berlin's Sell-Out Unscripted Musical
**Monbijou Amphitheater · Monbijoupark, Berlin**
**Doors: 5:30 PM · Show: 6:00 PM · Running time: 90 minutes**
**Performed in English · Amphitheater · No interval**
***
There is no better place to watch a musical get born than a wooden amphitheater on a summer evening in Berlin.
Lights Up! is Kaleidoscope's fully unscripted musical: a complete story, with original songs, live music, and characters that didn't exist before tonight. The ensemble steps on stage with nothing prepared. The audience gives them a suggestion. And ninety minutes later, a musical ends that will never be performed again.
A professional live band plays every song for the first time. The ensemble builds every scene from scratch. Nobody has rehearsed. Nobody has a script.
Every seat at Monbijou Theater looks onto an open stage surrounded by one of Berlin's most loved outdoor spaces.
**Performed in English. All nationalities welcome.**
**A ticket reservation is required!** [TICKETS HERE.](https://www.yesticket.org/event/en/kaleidoscope-the-unscripted-musical-at-monbijou-14-06-26/)
***
### ★★★★★ *"Riotous joy"* — UK Theatre Network
*Since their debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Kaleidoscope has toured the UK and Europe — and kept finding new ways to make the unrepeatable look effortless.*
[Ladies Only] I WRITE @Iska Café – A Silent Writing Club for Women
Welcome to **I WRITE**, a gentle space for anyone who wants to write—quietly, freely, and without judgment.
This will be a Ladies Only gathering: a women-only writing space designed for quiet, connection, and creativity.
Whether you’re journaling, writing a novel, drafting an article, or just processing your thoughts, this is a space to simply show up and write.
There’s no set topic, no feedback circle, and no pressure. Just a warm community, a calm atmosphere, and time dedicated to your writing practice.
🗓️ **What to expect:**
* 14:30 - 15:00 **→** 30 min arriving, optional socialising (arrive early, meet other writers)
* 15:00 - 16:00 **→** 1 hour of silent writing (headphones welcome, focus encouraged)
* 16:00–16:30 **→** 30 mins break + optional chat or solo time (stay and chat or go celebrate the rest of your Sunday)
* 16:30–17:30 → 1 more hour of silent writing (for those staying)
* 17:30–18:00 → 30 mins of chat, and leaving
🎒 **Bring:**
* Something to write with (laptop, notebook, phone, typewriter… anything goes)
* Your current project or a blank page
* Yourself, exactly as you are
**👉 Responsibility:**
* Our location is limited; thus, I am kindly asking you to RSVP only if you are willing to attend.
**📍Location:**
* We meet at the Iska Cafe at Kalckreuthstraße 7, 10777 Berlin.
Google map pin: [here](https://maps.app.goo.gl/765XQTN8KBGv95gx9)
* 🚇 **U1\, U2 Wittenbergplatz \|\| U1\, U2\, U3\, U4 Nollendorfplatz**
* 🚌 **106\, 187\, M19\, M29 An Der Urania \|\| M46 Motzstraße**
If you know how to hold a pen or how to type, you will always be welcomed.
Let's write together!
Filmmakers & Movie Nerds Meetup #184
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!*
SU&W Sunday, in-person at Schöneberg
Hello fellow writers,
This is our Sunday meet-up at café Peppe.
Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write!
There will be two sessions of writing, each lasting 45 minutes, and two breaks.
\- The first writing session will start at 10:45 am\.
\- Second session will start at 11:45 am\.
PS: We have limited space of 18 peoples. Please sign up accordingly.
See you all on Sunday.
We put the BAD in BADMINTON (Read description plz)
**"I swear it's a sport! 🏸"**
Let’s meet, play, and have fun! Our motto: **Sweet & Sweat!**
⚠️ **CRITICAL: RSVP & CONFIRMATION**
* **First-Timers:** If it's your first time joining us, I will send you a **Direct Message** to confirm your attendance. **Please reply by Friday 1:00 PM**, or your spot will be released to the waiting list.
* **Stay Alert:** Check your Meetup messages and comments regularly if you are on the main or waiting list.
* **Update RSVP:** Sign out immediately if you can’t make it (even from the waiting list).
* **Safety**: By registering, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk, and will be considerate for other players safety.
***
💰 **HOW TO JOIN & PAY**
**Option 1: PayPal (€12)**
1. Sign up for the event.
2. **When to pay:** You can pay **immediately** upon signup or anytime **until Saturday evening**.
3. Link: [https://paypal.me/berlinhorizon](https://paypal.me/berlinhorizon) (**Use "Friends & Family" only!**) - Indicate your name and the event date please !
* *Note:* If you are on the **Waiting List**, do NOT pay until you are officially moved to the Main List.
**Option 2: Cash (€12)**
1. Reply **'Cash'** to the RSVP question when signing up.
2. Pay in cash **on arrival** (Exact change only, please!).
**Refund & Cancellation Policy:**
* Guaranteed refund if you cancel **before Friday 1:00 PM** (48h notice).
* Late cancellations (after Friday 1 PM) will still be required to pay.
***
🕒 **THE SCHEDULE**
* **13:00:** Meet inside for introductions and registration.
* **13:15:** Official court time starts *(some courts may open at 13:00 depending on availability, so **please be punctual** to maximize playtime!).*
* **14:45:** End of play.
* 🎁 **Bonus:** Your 10th session is **FREE**! (Paid upfront, then refunded later).
***
📍 **FACILITY & GEAR**
**Location:** TiB 1848 e.V, Columbiadamm 111 (Near Tempelhofer Feld).
**Equipment:**
* *Racket*: Bring your own or rent one for €2.
* *Shoes*: Must be **non-marking**, light-soled, and **never worn outside**. (Rental available for €2).
* *Amenities*: Showers and lockers available. Sauna access depends on the club’s discretion.
**Last but not least:** No worries about level, we play for fun above all!
Looking forward to seeing you on the court! :)
Actors Gym - Drop-in Acting Class
***Welcome to the Actors Gym!***
* A fun, supportive training ground where actors play, experiment, and build their craft.
* *Through engaging games and exercises, you’ll develop core acting skills and bring them to life by performing a short script at the end of every session.*
* This drop-in class welcomes both new and intermediate actors eager to learn, stretch, and have fun.
**DURATION:**
60 – 90 mins (depending on numbers)
**ABOUT YOUR COACH:**
Geoff is a dedicated professional teacher and actor. He is also active as a writer, director and producer of small-scale projects here in Berlin. He has performed on many stages – as actor, host, and improvisor – and in many short films, across the UK and Germany. He loves to meet and work with new actors, and has a real passion for discovering new talent. His acting profile may be found [HERE](https://www.filmmakers.eu/en/actors/geoff-mills).
**SPOTS:**
Everyone is welcome.
Beginner-friendly.
€15 General Admission (*pay at venue*)
Free to members of [DNA Arts](https://www.dna-artclub.com/) \- a vibrant community of artists and performers\. **DNA** members have access to over 5 dance classes and 5 creative workshops each week, covering everything from singing, writing, and marketing to theatre, including also 5+ shows weekly, all completely free for our members.
Free DrinkWatchTalk feature movie evening June 14 18:00
Hey Film Friends!
Berlin Film Community and No Plan records come together to bring a free screening of Punk in Africa - a music documentary feature film.
Q + A with the movie directors Deon Maas and Keith jones after the screening. Free entry - doors open at 17:00 - film starts at 18:00.
Punk in Africa is the story of the multi-racial punk movement within the recent political and social upheavals experienced in three Southern African countries: South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. An amazing look into a scene that was underground, hidden, banned and persecuted.
Come on down, watch this fabulous movie, have a drink from the lovely HoM bar staff, and chill while networking with music lovers and Berlin filmmakers.
Looking forward to seeing you there on June 14 for Drink.Watch.Talk. 🍻🎬🗣️
Scriptwriting Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Sunday Evening Creating
The idea is simple: we meet, write or draw together, take a short break, and then do a second writing session. It’s meant to be low-pressure and productive.
**📍 Meeting point:** Kowski
**Schedule**
• **3:00 pm** — Meet and grab coffee or whatever
• **3:15 pm** — First creative session starts (45 minutes)
• **4:00 pm** — 15 minute stretch / chat break starts
• **4:15 pm** — Second creative session starts (45 minutes)
• **5:00 pm** — Wrap up, share what we worked on, and optional feedback
You can work on **anything**:
* Writing
* Art
* Knitting
* Admin tasks (whatever needs doing, right?)
Bring your tools and good vibes. :)
Improv Meetup & The Actors Workshop
***Join us for an afternoon of stagecraft on Sundays at DNA. Arts.***
There are *two* workshops - the *Improv Meetup (2.30-4pm)*, and the *Actors Gym (4.40-6pm)*.
**Join us for one, the other, or both!**
*15 euros per workshop, or free to DNA members. Visit the community [here!](https://www.dna-artclub.com/)*
***1) IMPROV WORKSHOP: SUNDAYS: 2.30 - 4pm***
**AIM:**
* *Meet cool people*
* *Perform on stage*
* *Enjoy improv games*
* *Learn to tell short, interesting stories*
* *Build confidence on stage*
**INDIVIDUAL CLASS INCLUDES:**
ice break with warm-up games & exercises to start thinking "scenic"
show games
**YOUR COACH:**
*Roby Dematt has played improv for years. Performs regularly at ImprovWorks and BerlinoItaliaImprov. He´s part of several troups and took part in improv festival and workshops all around Europe.*
***2) ACTING WORSHOP: SUNDAYS: 4.30 - 6pm***
**Welcome to the *Actors Gym*!**
\- a fun\, supportive training ground where actors play\, experiment\, and build their craft\.
*Through engaging games and exercises, you’ll develop core acting skills and bring them to life by performing a short script at the end of every session.*
This drop-in class welcomes both new and intermediate actors eager to learn, stretch, and have fun.
**ABOUT YOUR COACH:**
*Geoff is a dedicated, professional teacher and actor. He is also active as a writer, director and producer of small-scale projects here in Berlin. He loves to meet and work with new actors, and has a real passion for discovering new talent.*
Sunday Silent Reading @ Bode Museum
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 - 12:30 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.
Lesen. Schreiben. Teilen.
**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.
Art & Soul - Creative Painting
## A space where creativity flows and inspiration comes to life.
Start Your weekend afternoon in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere made for painting, connecting & enjoying the moment.
Whether You know it as Drink & Draw, Sip & Paint, or Wine & Paint, this experience brings together the best of art, people & good energy — all in one place.
With easy and encouraging guidance from our Creative Teachers, You’ll create Your own artwork using acrylic paints and oil pastels, while enjoying a calm & inspiring environment.
Our Painting Sessions are perfect whether You’re just starting out or already have experience — no pressure, just creativity and fun.
##### WHEN:
Every Friday: "Date & Paint Edition" – for singles & couples to connect and meet new people
4 – 5:30 pm
Every Saturday: "Creative Flow Edition" – start Your Saturday with art and inspiration
4 – 5:30 pm
Every Sunday: "Chill Vibes Edition" – slow, mindful painting for a smooth Sunday
4 – 5:30 pm
> Whether You’re planning a date, taking time for Yourself, or meeting friends, this is Your moment to relax, express Yourself &take home something You created.
##### INCLUDES:
All materials (canvas, acrylic paints, oil pastels, brushes & more)
##### SIGN UP & TICKETS:
No registration needed. Simply come by & get Your ticket at the box office before the session.
LEVEL:
All levels
WHAT YOU NEED:
All materials provided (canvas, acrylic paints, oil pastels, brushes & more)
COSTS: €20 General (Tickets at the Box Office)
\- Free FOR DNA\. MEMBERS
See You soon :)
Love.
DNA
Chitta Walks - Awareness in Motion
Chitta Walks is for people whose days move fast, while the mind never fully lands. Thoughts keep looping even when nothing is urgent. The body moves, but attention is elsewhere. Over time, this disconnect drains clarity and ease.
This walk is a simple reset.
We meet in Berlin’s Tiergarten and walk at a gentle pace. Parts of the walk are in silence, with light guidance and a few short prompts. The walk itself is the practice, bringing body and mind back into the same moment.
No apps. No performance. Just a clear space to slow down and notice what is happening.
If you want to slow down without withdrawing from life, join a Chitta Walk.
✨ **What to expect (approx. 90 minutes):**
* A short arrival and orientation
* A guided silent walk (phones off, no conversation)
* One concise science-based impulse on attention or stress
* Optional reflection in pairs or small groups
* A simple takeaway or experiment for daily life
🚶**Who this is for:**
* Professionals, creatives, and people in transition.
* People who feel mentally busy and want more clarity and balance.
* Those curious about mindfulness, but grounded and practical.
* Anyone comfortable with silence and gentle self observation.
🔔 **Practical notes:**
* Duration: 60-90 minutes
* Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
* No prior experience needed
* Group size is limited to keep the space quiet and focused
🧭 **Facilitator:**
My name is Partha Sarathi, you can call me PS. I have lived in Berlin for over 12 years. With a background in physics and materials science, my interest in mindfulness grew through personal experience with stress and health challenges. I facilitate the space and structure of the walk, inviting shared exploration rather than instruction.
🤔 **Why Chitta Walks?**
Chitta is a Sanskrit word referring to the mind or field of awareness, used here in a practical, non-religious sense.
Chitta Walks is about noticing how the mind works by slowing down and walking together. Mindful walking makes thought patterns visible in real time, while moving and sensing in the world.
The name points to a simple capacity: noticing what is happening in the mind without immediately trying to fix, judge, or optimize it.
🌿 **Possible effects:**
A calmer nervous system.
Clearer attention.
A felt sense of being more present in your body.
Subtle insights into how your mind reacts under everyday conditions.
A quieter, more grounded way of moving through the city.
**Come as you are. Walk. Notice. Leave with a little more space inside.**
Drawing Cafe [#24] Coffee & Sketching in Berlin
We meet and sketch each other in Berlin. This is just an art gym that we also exercise our social skills. Afterwards usually we go for lunch as a group.
**How Does It Work?**
This event is simple, we meet and sketch each other doing portraits. Most of the participants use pencils or watercolors. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually.
**Structure**
A. Warmup Phase: We pose to each other for 1 minute.
B. Main Phase: We pose to each other for 10 minutes.
C. Showcase Phase: We show some of the drawings we did to each other.
**Who We Are**
Creative Sessions is an art events group located in Berlin.
**Is it Free?**
The event is free of charge.
It is advisable to get a drink though. This is a cafe, we need to have at least half of the people on each table with a drink. They accept only cash and most hot drinks cost from 2.50 to 3.50.
**How to help or donate?**
The event is provided for free but many people help this be a regular thing. We also need people to volunteer and help for minor tasks like the serving of the drinks or cleaning up. Just send us a message.
If you want to donate and keep this event from happening, via Paypal to the host (Miltos) :
https://ko-fi.com/miltosthings/
**Art Materials?**
Bring your own art materials.
**Our Instagram Profile**
Follow us on instagram @icreativesessions
Use the hashtag #icreativesessions on your post description there to find out drawings from the event!
Scriptwriting Events Near You
Connect with your local Scriptwriting community
Shut Up & Write! at Cascades Library
Looking for a quiet, focused space to write?
Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere.
7pm-7:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's.
7:15pm-8:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing.
8:45pm-9pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home.
Can't wait to see you! :)
Vienna Writers doin’ some writing
**Come join us! We are getting a lot of writing done. Basically we are 10% chat, 90% gettin’ stuff done! It’s a great, relaxed vibe and new members are very welcome.**
Monthly Scribe Circle
**Join Nova Scribes for an in person Scribe Circle** to practice graphic recording together and build the kind of community that makes solo work feel a little less solo. We'll spend the heart of our time graphic recording a former Nova Scribes talk on visual practice as well as spend some time reflecting on our work and sharing real time feedback.
**Who is this for?**
Graphic recorders, visual practitioners, sketchnoters and anyone who listens, thinks, and draws at the same time. Whether you've been doing this for years or you're still finding your style, you're welcome here.
**No prior experience with the group required.** Bring your paper and markers - a few foam boards will be available. The fee covers the price of the venue.
🥘👉 Inner Coach Reset + Community Potluck Lunch (Ashburn)
⚡ Reset your direction. Meet someone unexpected. Walk away with fresh clarity.
Join us for a relaxed **small-group afternoon event** that blends a light **Inner Coach conversation experience** with a **community potluck lunch**.
In February we hosted our first **Inner Coach event**, and many attendees said it helped them notice something powerful — the voice inside that quietly guides better decisions when life gets complicated.
This event builds on that idea.
Instead of overthinking the past, we’ll explore how to **reset direction for what’s next** — through thoughtful conversation, new perspectives, and the kind of questions that spark real insight.
We’ll start with a few short conversation rounds designed to spark reflection, humor, and perspective — and then continue the discussion over food and relaxed conversation.
Think **good food, grounded people, and real conversations about what comes next in life.**
Held in our **Startup Garage** — a bright, comfortable living-room style space inside a single-family home.
(Couches, food, conversation — **not an actual garage** 😊)
***
## **🥘 Potluck Lunch**
If you're able, bring something small to share.
Homemade or store-bought — both welcome.
A dish you enjoy making. A dish that always works
Or simply something easy from the store
If you're busy, come anyway — the goal is **community, not perfection**.
We’ll share a relaxed **afternoon potluck lunch** while continuing meaningful conversations with people navigating their next chapter.
***
## **What You’ll Experience**
• Light conversation rounds designed to spark insight
• Fresh perspectives from people navigating similar life transitions
• Humor, perspective, and grounded conversation
• A relaxed environment where ideas and connections happen naturally
***
## **Who Typically Attends**
• Professionals in their 30s–40s–50s
• Entrepreneurs and builders
• Divorced or separated individuals navigating what’s next
• People who prefer thoughtful conversation over surface-level small talk
Whether you're **resetting direction, building something new, or simply meeting grounded people**, this event is designed for honest connection and fresh perspective.
***
Most attendees are navigating life and growth with **curiosity, clarity, and a sense of humor.**
📍 Hosted in a spacious living-room setting inside a single-family home (Ashburn – 20147).
Full address and parking details are emailed **2–3 days before the event.**
🌐 Learn more about the community
[https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)
***
If you're curious about the **Inner Coach vs Inner Critic concept**, here’s a short introduction:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtgoDgqppGI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtgoDgqppGI)
Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Can Artificial Intelligence “See”?
[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Can Artificial Intelligence ‘See’?”** A look at how humans and artificial intelligence systems interpret the visual world in fundamentally different ways, with Arryn Robbins, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Richmond and cognitive scientist who researches visual attention, perception, and category learning.
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-can-AI-see](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-can-AI-see) .]
Artificial intelligence can now identify faces, categorize objects, describe scenes, and outperform humans on certain visual tasks. But does AI actually “see” the world the way that people do? Or does it arrive at correct answers using representations that differ markedly from human perception?
Join Arryn Robbins of the University of Richmond for a fascinating exploration of how humans and AI construct meaning from visual information and a look at comparisons between human perception and AI that reveal just how dynamic and context-dependent our own visual systems really are.
Dr. Robbins, who previously has given excellent Profs and Pints talks on flaws and biases in human visual perception, will draw from research in cognitive science, visual perception, and AI vision systems.
She’ll explain how human perception is not merely a simple recording of the world, but an active process shaped by expectations, context, goals, and recent experience. You’ll learn how humans form flexible mental representations that allow us to recognize objects across changing environments and conditions, and why those representations continuously adapt as we interact with the world.
Many AI systems, by contrast, learn visual categories through statistical patterns in data. They can produce impressive results, but sometimes they also produce strange and unexpected failures, and sometimes they classify images in ways that seem strange to us.
Dr. Robbins will discuss what these differences reveal about the nature of perception itself, and why the mismatch between human and AI representations matters for technologies like self-driving cars, medical imaging, facial recognition, and automated surveillance.
Important for anyone trying to understand the rapidly growing role of AI in daily life, this talk will explore one of the biggest questions in cognitive science and artificial intelligence: What does it actually mean to “see” and understand the world? (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.)
Image: “Eye Farm” by Nevit Dilmen (Wikimedia Commons).
Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits. Join us on this bucket list adventure
**Our Meetup is off to another hiking adventure! Mt Kilimanjaro, as the tallest mountain in Africa, is included in the 7 Summits of the world.**
**It is a bucket-list item for all hard-core hikers and mountain lovers.**
We did this trek with Meetup in the summer of 2024 and it was a true experience of a lifetime (see photos below)
Let's get to some numbers. It is 5,895m/19,340ft
BUT . . . our starting elevation for the trek is 3795m/12541ft
As such elevation gain is 2100m/6799ft
To compare Everest Base Camp trek, is about 2754m/9035ft elevation change. And Mt Whitney is about 1828m/6000ft elevation change.
The key to being able to succeed in this endeavor lays in the route and the support system.
We are taking the Lemosho Route via the Northern Circuit. The Northern Circuit route is the longest and newest of the seven established Kilimanjaro routes. It's one of the best routes because it has the best acclimatization profile. This results in one of the highest summit success rates. Add to that stunning views, and comparatively relaxed pace. It is also much less crowded than the other Kilimanjaro routes.
As far as our support system: We will be accompanied by experienced guides, porters and cooks. They are certified, ensuring our safety and comfort. Porters will carry our gear.
We will have a high ratio of guides to hikers. Our guides will go our pace and support each and everyone of us, regardless of fitness level and pace. In other words...you go your own speed and we all get there safe.
More about our trek/trip.
As with all our international trips, we picked the best season/time of year to go for weather and wildlife. Lemosho and Northern Circuit is a scenically spectacular and varied route. At the lower elevations it has an abundance of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, eland and lion which come over to forage during dry season.
**Each of our trips is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.**
*But I don't have the needed gear?!*
You don't need much more than the standard trekker's equipment. We will provide you with a list of what is already included and what can be rented there.
*Does this include food?*
All meals on the trek potion are included and a cook travels with us!
*What is lodging like?*
We are sleeping in new and comfortable tents (carried during the day by porters)
*I am new at this.*
That's OK. We do plenty of prep Zooms before we depart. And in California we have a number of local outdoor day or weekend outings you can test out with us.
*How dangerous is this? What if I get sick or hurt?*
We will be walking on an established, well used trail the entire time. **Our trip INCLUDES emergency insurance.** We are also Certified Wilderness First Responders and our guides are members of (AMREF) Flying Doctor.
**Plain and simple, safety is our primary goal.**
*How much does this cost?*
**Kilimanjaro Mountain Trek $3950 per person, double occupancy. Land only (airfare not included). Solo supplement $600**
Trip Cost includes:
\- 9 nights accommodation
\- 3 meals everyday on the trek
\- All Fees & Entrances and Taxes
\- Camping equipment such as tents\, tables\, chairs\.
\- Lead Guide\, Assistant Guides\, Porters and Cook
*RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.*
***The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $300 deposit:***
***[CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/8P9NUAVQM8UEN)***
*Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).*
*IF you need an airfare quote,* [Click here to message Anna](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)
For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: **[INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUEST](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**
To see pictures from our Kilimanjaro adventure in 2024 [CLICK HERE](https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPkfkUp6sEZVQ-xse1di_K19d1QVmSb5KOLeIjynRoWGv_XFLXI8wBfT61XxAHavg?key=U2tKajBuOGRiZkxBOUtTUG1GbUVRVmlDaERCeG5n)
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
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