Getting Organized

We are back in the c-base! Do you already run NixOS and want to talk to other people or want an introductory session with some NixOS users. Just bring your machine! Usually there are no topics, we just sit in front of our computers, talk about stuff, debug some problems or review some PRs on nixpkgs. There are drinks usually available from the c-base bar. If you can't find us. just ask around or ask in irc (#krebs on hackint)

**WICHTIG: Die Anmeldung über Meet-up allein ist nicht ausreichend. Bitte zahle spätestens 1 Tag vor der Veranstaltung im Kultur- und Freizeitbüro des Goethe-Instituts (Neue Schönhauser Straße 20, 10178 Berlin, 2. Hinterhof) in bar, um deine Anmeldung abzuschließen. Wir können leider keine anderen Zahlungsmethoden annehmen.** Bei diesem Spaziergang begeben wir uns auf die Spuren der Gründung Berlins. Was sind Fakten und wo können wir Mythen lüften? Wir erkunden die Stadt zwischen Märkischem Museum, Klosterstraße und Nikolaiviertel. Komm mit und lerne die Geschichte Berlins aus einer ganz neuen Perspektive kennen!

## DNA. presents: "CREATIVE WRITING" In this workshop, You will learn a method that can help You to strengthen Your access to Your creativity, write more, write better and get back into a flow state in which new ideas emerge. Rediscover Your creative flow with Lena's hourglass method. ##### HOURGLASS METHOD Lena will guide You through the three phases of her hourglass method, which consist of different writing exercises, and explain the background to them. You will use pen, paper and Your words as tools, but You don't have to be a poet to have fun and benefit from the workshop :) ##### APPLICATION OF THE METHOD: The method can also be used on Your own at home after the workshop, whenever You need a creative jump-start. ##### SETTING: The small group setting as a safe space also allows You to share your thoughts with others. You'll learn techniques to: * Tap into Your Inner creativity. * Overcome self-doubt and fear. * Express Yourself authentically and confidently. * Cultivate a sense of purpose in Your art and communication.

Please join event if you're diagnosed with ADHD, if you suspect it or if your close people are diagnosed and you're interested how to deal with them. Theme: masking and ADHD Open space for burning questions, sharing, and supporting each other. Time: 18:00-20:00 12.05 Location: Cantine (Mensa) of the Gottfried+Keller-Gymnasium Olbersstraße 38, 10589 Berlin It's just 100m from Ringbahn S-Bahnhof Jungfernheide. Cost: free

📚 **Join our Queer Book Club!** 📚 Love getting lost in stories? Come read, laugh, and think with us! Our Queer Book Club is a welcoming space to explore books by queer authors and stories that celebrate LGBTQ+ lives, histories, and imaginations. Together, we’ll share insights, swap favorite reads, and dive into lively conversations—whether you’re a page-turning speed reader or a slow savorer of words. Beyond the books, you’ll find connection, community, and plenty of new friends who share your love of queer storytelling. Bring your curiosity and your bookshelf—we can’t wait to read with you!

Get ready for a night full of laughs at **Big Berlin Comedy!** High Energy Hosting, great vibes and lots of wild crowd interaction! Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is the perfect chance to enjoy some top-notch comedy with friends. Don’t miss out on the fun – comedy fans unite and let’s make it a night to remember! Doors 8pm Showtime 9pm Tickets It's NOT A FREE SHOW. It's Pay What You Want. You just decide the amount you want to pay AFTER the show. Artists deserve to be paid. If you plan to not pay at all, please don't come to our show!! Free Entry + Donation based. We suggest a donation of 10€-15€. Students & unemployed 5€-7€. We accept cards & cash

For those about to write -- let them come to Berlin! Think of us as a writers' room on the Iron Curtain. We help you turn ideas into Beat Sheets, and Beat Sheets into Scripts. Whatever your level -- we help you to raise your game. We also do a lot of table reads. And provide constructive feedback. And talk about books and films and shows we love -- and draw inspiration for our own projects from them. We workshop works-in-progress. We give you the tools -- you find your flow. Broadly speaking, we have ways to make you write!

Join us for an intimate 7-course dining experience, designed to connect souls, where every ingredient has a lineage, and every bite begins a journey. For over 2,500 years, the river Ganga hasn’t just been a river - it’s been a witness to civilizations, empires, trade, migration, spirituality… and everyday life. And food - quietly, consistently - has flowed alongside it. Handcrafted by a native Indian cook, each dish you’ll taste comes from a different place along this River, and we’ll also immerse ourselves in the stories, heritage, and local nuances of each destination. Think of it as gently taking a boat downstream - starting in the mountains, and ending in the lush delta. **NOTES:** (1) Paid Event: 55€ per guest. To book your place, please pay 20€ in advance at: https://revolut.me/alejanvyzp?currency=EUR&amount=2000&note=ROOTED%20KITCHEN%20EVENT%2016.05.26 **Please sign up only if you are sure to attend.** 2) Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are included. (3) If you have any food allergies, please let us know 48 hours in advance (4) Late cancellations or no-shows will be deleted from the group immediately. Thanks for your understanding.

This is a **shuffle** class for **beginner** and **intermediate** shufflers where we'll be working on improving your basic steps like **running man**, **t-step**, and **kicks**. **Beginners** will get the chance to learn/practise the basic shuffle steps. **Intermediate** learners will learn to vary their steps with additional arm and body movements. **What you need to bring with you:** **Shoes**: If you'd prefer not to shuffle in socks, please bring a pair of dedicated clean athletic shoes with white soles. **Water**: because Shuffling is like an intense cardio workout :) **Fee**: 10€ (in cash or paypal **after** the event) to cover the cost of the rent, because we're not doing it for profit. Teacher: Ina P.S. You're welcome to join our Telegram group where we share choreos, combos, music, etc. https://t.me/joinchat/73TM5UceauA5YmQy P.P.S. Classes at Milastr. 4 take place every Friday! Two times a month they're done by me and two times - by Ella, who has a completely different teaching style. I suggest you try both to get the best of the two teaching styles!

## **Weekly Concert Series – Nikolaikirche, Berlin-Mitte** A continuing Friday concert series featuring organ music and extended formats in the historic Nikolaikirche, Berlin-Mitte. The series is **mostly performed by women organists** and is organised by Jack Day (the convenor of this musical Meetup group). *** ### **Key information** * 📍 **Venue:** Nikolaikirche, Berlin-Mitte * 🕒 **When:** Fridays * 🎟 **Entry:** €5 (pay at the door) * 🎶 **Format:** Organ concerts, occasionally with guest musicians (violin, kamantsche, voice, performance) **2026 (until October):** 2 Jan: **William Peart** \| 9 Jan: **Jack Day & Elham Hamedi** \| 16 Jan: **Hanna Cho** \| 23 Jan: H\. Cho \| 30 Jan: **Miriam Theresa Riebeck** 6 Feb: **Lillia Pechenkina** \| 13 Feb: L\. Pechenkina \| 20 Feb: L\. Pechenkina \| 27 Feb: J\. Day & **Moss Beynon Juckes** 6 Mar: **Wanying Lin** \| 13 Mar: W\. Lin \| 20 Mar: W\. Lin \| 27 Mar: J\. Day & E\. Hamedi 3 Apr: **Mio Kuriyama** \| 10 Apr: **NO CONCERT** \| 17 Apr: M\. Kuriyama \| 24 Apr: J\. Day & **Kristina Griep** 1 May: **Kirstin Gramlich** \| 8 May: **Shiye Guo** \| 15 May: **Sander van den Houten** \| 22 May: S\. Guo \| 29 May: S\. Guo 5 Jun: W\. Lin \| 12 Jun: W\. Lin \| 19 Jun: W\. Lin \| 26 Jun: J\. Day & M\. B\. Juckes 3 Jul: H\. Cho \| 10 Jul: **Lea Rahel Bader** \(cello\) \| 17 Jul: H\. Cho \| 24 Jul: H\. Cho \| 31 Jul: H\. Cho 7 Aug: H\. Cho \| 14 Aug: W\. Peart \| 21 Aug: W\. Peart \| 28 Aug: M\. Kuriyama 4 Sep: M\. Kuriyama \| 11 Sep: M\. Kuriyama \| 18 Sep: **NO CONCERT** \| 25 Sep: **NO CONCERT** 2 Oct: **Deborah Faul**

**Upcycling Workshop with Palettes ♻️** **Build. Transform. Reimagine.** 📍 Berlin \| May 14\, 2026 Let’s transform waste—together. Hosted by **OK Labs (Onaranlar Kulübü)** 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. It’s 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 — hands-on, experimental process * Be part of a creative, open-minded community *** **Who can join?** Makers, designers, and curious minds. No experience needed — just bring your motivation to build and collaborate. If you enjoy working with your hands, thinking creatively, and being part of a team, you’ll 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 – 10:15 Welcome & Introductions 10:15 – 10:30 Concept Framing & Workshop Brief 10:30 – 10:45 Space & Material Walkthrough, Team Formation 10:45 – 12:30 Design Sprint – Phase 1 (Ideation, concept development, and production planning) 12:30 – 13:30 Break 13:30 – 15:30 Design Sprint – Phase 2 (Concept refinement and start of prototyping) 15:30 – 17:15 Build & Production Phase (Fabrication and final iterations) 17:15 – 17:45 Showcase & Presentations (Project presentations and outcomes) 17:45 – 18:00 Reflection & Closing *** 🗣 **Language:** English 📍 **Location:** Engelnest Coworking Space, Berlin 🗓 **Date:** May 14 — Design & Production Workshop ✨ **Limited spots available** \*\*\* 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. \*\*\* If you have any questions, feel free to drop us a line at ufuk@oklabs.co

*Weekly Lunchtime Concert at the Luisenkirche* Join us every Thursday from 12:30 to 13:00 at the Luisenkirche (Gierkeplatz, Charlottenburg) for a lunchtime concert featuring a rotating roster of talented organists. Each week offers a unique performance, showcasing diverse styles and interpretations on the magnificent new Hans Reil organ, installed in 2024. *Wöchentliches Mittagskonzert in der Luisenkirche* Jeden Donnerstag von 12:30 bis 13:00 Uhr laden wir Sie herzlich zum Mittagskonzert in die Luisenkirche (Gierkeplatz, Charlottenburg) ein. Genießen Sie abwechslungsreiche Orgelkonzerte, gestaltet von einem wechselnden Kreis talentierter Organisten, und erleben Sie die beeindruckende Hans-Reil-Orgel, die 2024 installiert wurde, in voller Pracht. *** | 1.1.26 | William Peart | | ------ | ------------- | | 8.1.26 | William Peart | | 15.1.26 | Henry Fairs | | 22.1.26 | Kit Downes | | 29.1.26 | William Peart | | 5.2.26 | Kit Downes | | 12.2.26 | Matthias Schmelmer | | 19.2.26 | William Peart | | 26.2.26 | Jonas Sandmeier | | 5.3.26 | Kit Downes | | 12.3.26 | Raymond Hughes | | 19.3.26 | Deborah Faul | | 26.3.26 | William Peart | | 2.4.26 | Kit Downes | | 9.4.26 | Jonas Sandmeier | | 16.4.26 | William Peart? | | 23.4.26 | Kit Downes | | 30.4.26 | William Peart | | 7.5.26 | Kit Downes | | 14.5.26 | William Peart | | 21.5.26 | Helene Strack | | 28.5.26 | Matthias Schmelmer | | 4.6.26 | Jonas Sandmeier | | 11.6.26 | Kit Downes | | 18.6.26 | William Peart | | 25.6.26 | Jonas Sandmeier | | 2.7.26 | Dick Sanderman | | 9.7.26 | Julia Landau | | 16.7.26 | Christiane Drese | | 23.7.26 | William Peart | | 30.7.26 | William Peart | | 6.8.26 | William Peart | | 13.8.26 | William Peart | | 20.8.26 | William Peart | | 27.8.26 | Jack Day | | 3.9.26 | William Peart |

🌸 **Summer vegan picnics are back!** 🌸 *(Grab a friend (or a furry friend), bring a dish, and come meet Berlin’s plant‑powered community.)* *** **PLEASE BE SURE TO READ EVERYTHING SO YOU KNOW WHAT TO BRING AND HOW TO FIND US ON THE DAY!** ### 🗓 When & where **Sunday,  17th May • 1 PM (13:00)** **Volkspark Friedrichshain** Precise location will be shared with registered attendees on the day (*Any map here is just approximate)* *** ### 🥗 What to bring * Your favourite **vegan** picnic dish **and/or drinks** – finger‑food or anything that’s easy to share. * A small **label** with the dish name + main allergens. * **Plate, cutlery, cup & a serving spoon** for your contribution. * **Picnic blanket / rug** * Any **outdoor games** you like (optional) > Expect ≈ 40 people; bring enough for several portions but no need to feed everyone. *** ### 🌦 Weather plan If heavy rain is forecast, we’ll postpone. We’ll post an update by **10 AM** on the day. *** **€1 event fee (non-refundable)** The €1 fee helps cover Meetup and small costs; any extra is donated to animal rights NGOs. Send it via the **PayPal details in the comments** **within 48 hours of RSVPing** (only visible to people marked Going). Transfer note: "Meetup Name + Picnic". No PayPal? Message me for the IBAN. **If no fee received within 48 hours, RSVP will be automatically cancelled.** ### 🔖 Quick checklist ▢ Vegan dish or drinks ▢ Label with ingredients/allergens ▢ Plate • cutlery • cup • serving spoon ▢ Blanket ▢ Games / frisbee / cards (optional) We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable. Please respect boundaries; harassment or disrespectful behaviour isn’t welcome and will mean removal from future events. See you soon! — let’s meet, mingle and have some fun! 🌱

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.

Join us for an all plant-based meal at the always popular Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant in Vienna, VA. We've made a reservation for 20 attendees, so don't delay in RSVPing as this will fill up. You can preview Sunflower's menu [here. ](https://www.crystalsunflower.com/menu) Parking is available in the restaurant's lot and the Vienna Metro station is 1.6 miles away. Rides may be available from attendees with cars so please communicate needs/availability in the comments below. Please note that there is no outdoor dining at this venue and that this is an indoor event. **Update Your RSVP** Out of respect for others interested in attending this limited-space event, please update your RSVP promptly as your schedule changes. **VSDC: More Than A Meetup** We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/%20) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits? With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Join today](https://vsdc.org/membership/)! **Ways to Stay In Touch with Us** Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to: * Become a [VSDC member](https://vsdc.org/membership/) to save money at area restaurants and support us in being a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. * Sign up for our[ monthly e-newsletter](https://vsdc.org/about/newsletter/) to hear more about our activities. * Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vegsocietydc/) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/vegsocietydc/) to engage with us. **Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?** VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, [please visit our website](https://vsdc.org/volunteer/). **Only Vegan Food, Please** While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to [explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources](https://vsdc.org/exploringvegan/). **Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct** When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC's Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/). **VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

**Saturday • May 16 • 2–5 PM • Ashburn, VA** Many people say they want to write a book someday — **this session helps you start.** Your life experiences already contain stories, lessons, and insights that could become books. The real challenge is **how to organize those experiences and actually turn them into writing.** In this interactive session, I’ll share the approach I’m using to build a **multi-book journey based on lived experience.** So far I have: 📚 **3 books published on Amazon** 📖 **1 more books releasing this year** (end of the year) 📝 **16 additional books planned** — and likely many more. This session is not about writing **just one book**. We’ll explore how your experiences can evolve into **multiple books over time**, and how to **use AI the right way to speed up your writing while keeping your voice authentic.** *** ### What We’ll Explore • Turning life experience into book ideas • How one journey can become multiple books • Simple ways to structure stories and lessons • Using **AI to organize ideas and speed up writing** • Practical strategies to actually finish a book **Everyone will leave with the outline of their first book idea.** **You don’t need writing experience — just curiosity about how your life experiences might turn into ideas worth sharing.** *** ### Event Details 💵 **$25 RSVP — includes coffee + snacks** 📍 **Ashburn, VA** (exact address shared after RSVP) 🕑 **2:00 PM – 5:00 PM** 👥 **Max 10 people** for a small, interactive conversation. Most attendees are professionals, entrepreneurs, and people navigating reinvention or new chapters in life. *** # Background — Writing & Reinvention Journey Writing has been one of the most powerful tools in my own reinvention journey. What began as reflections during a difficult life transition gradually evolved into published books and a growing body of work focused on reinvention, personal growth, and life transitions. My goal is not just to write books — but to help others realize that their experiences may also hold stories worth sharing. *** # 🔗 Midlife Reinvention Ecosystem 🌐 Website [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co) ▶ YouTube (400K+ views) [https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness](https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness) 💼 LinkedIn (4K+ followers) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/) 🤝 Meetup Community (300+ Members) [https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/) 📚 Amazon Author Page [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ)

Come gather with us for a picnic at Downtown Crown's Crown Park. At this picnic you can bring food from home, or purchase something from one of the vegan friendly vendors at Downtown Crown or nearby. Some vegan-friendly businesses include &Pizza, Mezeh, The Crepe Shoppe, and Spice Life. Please make sure that the food you bring or purchase is vegan. While you do not need to be vegan to attend this event, we ask that you respect our group rules and only eat something with Rockville Vegans that is 100% vegan. Downtown Crown has outdoor seating; however, we recommend you bring a blanket and/or folding chair to ensure you have a place to sit. Please message or comment with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Shut Up & Write meets at Cascades Library in Room D. We hope to see you there! *Shut Up & Write is not affiliated with the Loudoun County Public Library.*

See the group description for rules, guidelines, and payment info (cost is $10). Remember to cancel your registration if you find you can't make it to an event to which you RSVP'd. The code to access the gym will be sent to people who have registered shortly before the event. The code should be entered at the second door (furthest from Whitehaven Street) at the building opposite the main entrance of the school. There is limited on-site surface-level parking available, as well as street parking around the facility. The underground parking lot off Whitehaven Street costs $5 an hour. As always, participation in the volleyball is undertaken at the participant's own risk. The British International School, the sponsoring organization Virtuous Volleyball Inc., as well as the event organizer, are not liable for any injuries sustained in the course of participating, nor for any theft or damage to personal belongings.

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – Resource Presentation** **What You Really Need to Know from an HR Professional** **Presented by Donna Giarratana** **Wednesday\, May 27 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us for a practical and insightful resource presentation designed to help small business owners navigate one of the most critical — and often overlooked — areas of growth: **Human Resources**. *** ## **About the Session** As your business grows, so do the complexities of managing people, processes, and compliance. Many entrepreneurs wait too long to think about HR — and by the time they do, they’re already reacting instead of planning. In this session, **Donna Giarratana** will break down what small business owners *really* need to know about HR — in a way that is clear, actionable, and relevant to your stage of growth. This conversation is designed to help you move from uncertainty to confidence when it comes to building and managing your team. *** ## **What You’ll Learn** * When it’s the right time to hire * How to set your business up for success before bringing on employees * Why HR matters — even for small businesses * Common pitfalls and how to avoid them * The foundational HR knowledge every business owner should have *** ## **Who Should Attend** * Entrepreneurs preparing to hire their first employee * Small business owners currently managing a team * Founders looking to strengthen operations and compliance * Anyone who wants to build a business with a strong, scalable foundation *** ## **Why Attend?** * Gain clarity on one of the most important aspects of business growth * Learn how to avoid costly mistakes before they happen * Ask questions and get real-world insight from an HR professional * Walk away with practical knowledge you can apply immediately *** ## **About 1 Million Cups** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us on **May 27** for coffee, connection, and a conversation that will help you build your business the right way from the inside out. We look forward to seeing you there.