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Boo to you 🎃 Making Connections Creatively 🫟

Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 PM

From The Gathering Grounds 🌱❤️

4.8

Booo to you, ahhh Folks! It's Hello-ween! 👻 Join us this week for the sweet and sour creative meetup! 🎃 You need not be the next Leonardo da Vinci to join this meetup. It's all about making connections whilst making something together. 🌈 No talent needed Again we'll give you a few materials put on some music and let's see where this beautiful journey will go.... Make something together, See you soon 🎨 🖌️ the Gathering Grounds due to material costs and effort this Meetup is Donation based. We love you. Thankyou 👏 👏 👏

15 attendees

PBerg engineers - monthly meetup

Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 PM

From Prenzlauer Berg Software Engineers

4.8

**This is 100% non-profit. The 15€ sign up fee for everyone is only to minimize last-minute cancellations. The total sum goes to a bar-tap that everyone can use to order drinks until the amount is used up. ‼️NO REFUNDS‼️** **‼️Please don't just show up without RSVPing here and paying the 15€. We have a separate room that has limited capacity and a specific drinks agreement with the bar - so splitting up the bill won't become a mess.‼️** **Small update on how your money get's used from May 2024 onwards:** As of this month, meetup.com has started charging me 34€ instead of 16€ per month. I've decided to distribute this fee evenly among all us participants every month. Example: In the last 12 meetups, the average number of attendees was 17. With 17 attendees I would effectively collect 230€ (after fees). I would now substract 34€ leaving us with 196€ that go to the bar. 15% get's tipped to the wait staff, in this case 30€, leaving us with 166€ effectively to order drinks. Hope everyone is cool with this system. :) Website: https://www.pberg-engineers.me WhatsApp groups: Please come and join us on WhatsApp! \- "PBerg Engineers \- NEWS" \- Only organizers can post announcements or polls \-\> https://chat\.whatsapp\.com/EqMJMmlCZO6LOOfAoG4yTj \- "PBerg Engineers \- DISCUSS" \- Everyone can post \-\> https://chat\.whatsapp\.com/LPuo76J83gF6IZMLUcM4u2 Please join those groups now if you're interested. :) All skill/education-levels welcome! :) Lightning Talks: \- TBD We'll also have a brief "Jobs: Lost & Found section". **Location:** From the street you will have to enter the right hand Cafe Chagall (yes, there are 2). Then, you go upstairs and our private room is in the far end corner of the building. We are a relaxed, non-formal meetup of like-minded software engineers who want to always keep learning and want to meet in physical reality over a drink or two. Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin is home to some of the most talented software engineers in the world, and every month, they come together for an exciting knowledge sharing meetup. This meetup is a chance for attendees to learn from each other, share their experiences, and gain new insights into the world of software engineering. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and the discussions are always engaging and thought-provoking. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out in your career, you'll find something valuable at this meetup. Don't miss out on your chance to connect with like-minded professionals and advance your knowledge of software engineering. Sign up for the next event now! **Website:** https://www.pberg-engineers.me **WhatsApp groups:** Please come and join us on WhatsApp! \- "PBerg Engineers \- NEWS" \- Only organizers can post announcements or polls \-\> [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqMJMmlCZO6LOOfAoG4yTj](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqMJMmlCZO6LOOfAoG4yTj) \- "PBerg Engineers \- DISCUSS" \- Everyone can post \-\> [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPuo76J83gF6IZMLUcM4u2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPuo76J83gF6IZMLUcM4u2) Please join those groups now if you're interested. :)

2 attendees

Leseabend - Textwerkstatt

Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 PM

From Offenes Wohnzimmer: Moabit Nachbarschaft

4.8

Beim Leseabend werden selbstverfasste Texte mit Gleichgesinnten geteilt. Ob Kurzgeschichte, Gedicht, Essay oder Roman-Auszug – hier findest du ein aufmerksames Publikum und bekommst konstruktives Feedback zu deinem Projekt. An diesem Abend wird nicht geschrieben, aber es gibt einen lebendigen Austausch über Sprache, Stil und Storytelling. Auch reine Zuhörer sind herzlich willkommen. Keine Anmeldung erforderlich. Eintritt auf Spendenbasis.

1 attendee

Clubul de Carte DCB – fără lectură comună impusă

Sun, Oct 25, 9:30 AM

From Diaspora Civică Berlin

Vrei să împărtășești ce citești și să descoperi recomandări noi? **📚** **Clubul de Carte DCB** este un spațiu informal pentru românii din Berlin care vor să discute despre cărți – fără lectură comună impusă! Vorbim liber despre titluri care ne inspiră, intrigă sau provoacă, de la romane la cărți de non-ficțiune precum istorie, filosofie, economie, psihologie sau arhitectură. Ne vedem la o cafenea cozy pentru o conversație relaxată și inspirațională între cititori. Adu Kindle-ul, tableta sau cărțile tale tipărite. O întâlnire de dimineață găzduită de Oana, voluntară a organizației Diaspora Civică Berlin.

3 attendees

Silent Reading Club

Sun, Nov 1, 10:00 AM

From Offenes Wohnzimmer: Moabit Nachbarschaft

4.8

Ditch the old book club, where everyone has to read the same book...this is better! It works like this: Bring your own book. Come chat, have some tea or coffee, get to know your neighbors. Then we quietly read together, side by side, for about one hour, each one reading their own book, and afterwards we talk with each other about what we are reading. The usual agenda: - Arrival and introduction (~20 minutes) - ⁠Silent reading (~1 hour) - ⁠Discussion (~30-40 minutes) - ⁠Join us for a bite at a local restaurant afterwards, if you like! You may read in any language, you may read any book. We are a group of international residents of Berlin from many different countries, of all ages, and we converse in English. We welcome you! No registration needed – the event is donation based. All funds support the Offenes Wohnzimmer.

10 attendees

9/11 Birds and the Bees - Dark English Stand-up Comedy

Sun, Nov 8, 8:30 PM

From Berlin Comedy in English

4.5

A multi-awarding-winning dark Stand-up comedy hour in English about surviving the world's most infamous terrorist attack [Tickets](https://barcelonafringefestival.com/event/4549/) Where were you on 9/11? Sitting in school? Sitting on the toilet? Nowhere of note? Well, Sofia May, the other hand, was running—for her life— from the dust cloud and debris as the World Trade Center toppled next to her school in downtown Manhattan and now, as an adult, she's processed a lot of that trauma, continues to grieve, and is ready to get hilarious. In this stand-up comedy solo hour, Sofia May takes the audience on a gruesome comedic journey of her experience as a tween survivor of the history's most outrageous terrorist attack. [Tickets](https://barcelonafringefestival.com/event/4549/) "It’s the kind of story that, on paper, shouldn’t be funny and yet in Sofia’s hands, it absolutely is. Her delivery is fearless, and the material so far beyond the usual stand-up fare that it makes every “dating trauma” or “annoying in-law” anecdote feel laughably trivial." — The Nerd Party "Sofia was a student at the school closest to the towers when they fell on 9/11 and has been in therapy ever since. But this isn’t one of those Edinburgh Fringe sob story shows; it’s an hour of engaging and wickedly dark humour that Sofia navigates with a Cheshire Cat-like grin" — European Comedy Review [Tickets](https://barcelonafringefestival.com/event/4549/) *** Venue: The Comedy Clubhouse (**Laietana (The Alcove), Barcelona**) Doors: 21:00 Showtime: 21:30 - 22:30 *** Tickets: [Tickets](https://barcelonafringefestival.com/event/4549/) PAY WHAT YOU CAN About: Sofia May is a mutli-award-winning American stand-up comedy who was born and raised in New York City on Ren and Stimpy and bad boundaries. Her comedy style is dark and whimsical. People often say, “She’s so innocent! Just like O.J. Simpson!”. Awards: Best Stand-up Comedy - Edingburgh Fringe Indepedant Awards Best Performer at the Edinburgh Fringe - European Comedy Awards Shortlisted Nominee For Best Newcomer - British Comedy Guide's Comedian Choice AwardsReviews: "– and Sofia May, whose charming stage presence suggests the most potential." — The Guardian "She gives off the vibe that she’d give you a hug if you needed it, and while delivering said hug, stick a sign on your back that says a whole bunch of slurs." —European Comedy Review "Sofia May delivers a masterclass in pitch-black comedy." — The Nerd Party "A charming stand-out stand-up" — One4Review

1 attendee

Brew & Brainstorm: Design Thinking for Sustainability

Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM

From SustainAbility Berlin

**Brew & Brainstorm: Design Thinking for Sustainability** Got a sustainability question you can't stop thinking about? An idea you'd like to test, or a challenge from your work or daily life? Bring it along. Brew & Brainstorm is a relaxed, participant-led coffee session. **You set the agenda.** There are no slides and no lectures. Just curious people, good coffee, and conversations that actually go somewhere. **How it works** ☕ **Arrive & connect (10 min):** Grab a coffee and meet the group. 💡 **Share your topics (10 min):** Everyone writes down one or two sustainability topics they want to explore. These can be climate, circular economy, fashion, supply chains, green careers, everyday habits, policy, or anything else. 🗳️ **Vote (5 min):** The group picks the topics with the most energy. 🔄 **Design-thinking rounds (2–3 x 15 min):** For each topic, we use simple design thinking steps: * *Understand:* What's really going on? Who is affected? * *Reframe:* What's the core challenge? * *Ideate:* What could we do differently, as individuals, organizations, or communities? ✨ **Takeaways (10 min):** Each person shares one insight or one action they'll try. **Who should join** Anyone curious about sustainability is welcome: professionals, students, entrepreneurs, career changers, or people who simply care. No expertise is needed, only an open mind and a willingness to share. **Why come** * Meet like-minded people in a small, welcoming group * Explore the topics *you* care about, not a fixed agenda * Leave with fresh perspectives and practical ideas * Help shape a growing sustainability community 📍 Café Neundrei, Monbijouplatz 2, 10178 Berlin ☕ **Please note:** We're hosted by Café Neundrei, so each attendee is expected to order at least one drink or snack. It's a small way to thank our hosts for the space and keep this meetup possible. *Bring a friend. Every great idea starts with a conversation.*

3 attendees

The Wandering Hour - walk and connect! 💕👣 ✨

Fri, Oct 23, 4:30 PM

From The Gathering Grounds 🌱❤️

4.8

Join us on this lovely autumn evening! 🍂 Let’s take a light stroll together. This is where the magic will happen: a beautiful mix of nature and vibrant streets, all while meeting kind-hearted souls!✨ 💙 We may stop by a Späti and grab a drink. We may sit by the water and watch the sunset. We may decide to... The list goes on. ✨ We will decide together! There will be a few light-hearted surprises on the way! Till then, my friend The Gathering Grounds 🍂💙✨

22 attendees

Special event with Anandagiri: The key to creating multidimensional impact

Sun, Oct 25, 6:00 PM

From Oneness Berlin - Meditation and Transformation

4.9

Join us for a special event with **Anandagiri, Sustainability Advisor, Project Director & Volunteer @ Lokaa Foundation,** to learn about Anilpuram - a sustainable world village, emerging in the South of India for the Yanadi indigenous tribe, bringing transformation and hope to 100+ families. The Yanadi community is a traditionally marginalized tribal group facing challenges like flooding, poor housing, and limited access to resources. Now, as part of the World Village Project, Lokaa Foundation is building a new, **fully sustainable home for and with this community.** The main philosophy behind the project is that **true sustainable development transcends the physical transformation of an area**; it requires a shift in mindset and priorities, where a deeper connection with oneself, others, and nature is nurtured. Creating an environment that fosters social, cultural, and ecological harmony. The village is built by using reclaimed, repurposed, and carefully engineered materials in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Construction debris is turning into the elements that hold the village together: 125 modular homes, a knowledge center, an experience center, community courtyards, and the essential infrastructure that will support the village for decades. A flagship project of this scale, built with this depth of sustainability and cultural respect, is truly one of its kind in the world. **About Anandagiri:** Anandagiri is a Sustainability Advisor, Project Director & Volunteer at Lokaa Foundation, as well as a senior faculty member at EKAM, India - a meditation school and ecosystem dedicated to transformation of human consciousness. His impact and contribution goes beyond merely applying sustainability principles to actually creating an environment where human beings **live in harmony with each other and the planet.** Join us for a beautiful evening with inspiring stories that highlight powerful principles for creating multidimensional impact in the world. 🎟️ **Entry**: This is a free event. Nevertheless, please let us know if you cannot come, as the number of available spots is limited and we'd like that others have a chance to join. **Register [here](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/the-key-to-creating-multidimensional-impact-tickets-2001940356497) to secure your spot.** 📍**Where**: Yoga Sky, Am Tempelhofer Berg 7d, 10965 Berlin Follow the Yoga Sky signs in the yard, and take the elevator to the top floor. 🗓 **When**: Sunday, 25th of October, 19:00 - 21:00, afterwards you can stay for some tea and personal interaction until 22:00. Please arrive 5-15 min earlier to settle down. Looking forward to see you, Oneness Berlin Florian & Jazgul

17 attendees

Kleidertausch

Tue, Nov 3, 5:30 PM

From Offenes Wohnzimmer: Moabit Nachbarschaft

4.8

Beim Kleidertausch tauschen Menschen Kleidung miteinander. \*\*\* Bringe bis zu 5 nicht mehr getragene, gut erhaltene und gewaschene Kleidungsstücke anstatt sie wegzuwerfen und neue zu konsumieren. Bitte ausschließlich Kleidung. Keine Deko, Bücher und keine Unterwäsche. Mitnehmen darfst du so viel wie dir gefällt. Das schont Ressourcen, die Atmosphäre, gibt den Kleidern ihren Wert zurück und allen die Chance neue Lieblingsstücke zu finden. \*\*\*\* Kommt einfach vorbei. Ihr braucht keine Anmeldung. \*\*\*\* Teilname und Getränke auf Spendenbasis.

2 attendees

Neurodivergent Stroll: Cozy Autumn Walk and Cafe Hangout

Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 PM

From Berlin Neurodivergent Community

4.8

**This event is meant for neurodivergent individuals to chat, connect, and enjoy the crisp autumn air at their own pace at Natur Park Südgelande.** Join us for a relaxed day of connection and nature as we take a leisurely autumn walk through the beautiful fall scenery. After the walk, we'll head to a cozy local cafe for warm drinks (vegan options available)! It’s the perfect way to unwind after walking. **Details:** * **Start Location:** in front of [McDonald Sudkreuz](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bGxKgcLFVCoCK8TNA) * **Cafe Location:** we will finish our stroll in [Café Paresüd im Natur-Park Südgelände](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KGcmaVoyBT8vBxxZ7) This is a safer space for neurodivergent people to share experiences, enjoy nature, and make new friends! Please note that although there is no guard at the entrance of the park, it would be really nice if you could **donate 1€** to help them maintain it..

25 attendees

Board Gaming Happens! @ Electric Social 🎲

Tue, Oct 27, 5:30 PM

From Sip Happens!

4.6

**📍 Venue Information** **♿ Wheelchair accessible:** Yes **🌳 Area:** Indoors **💳 Payment:** Card Only **🍔 Food:** Available **🚬 Smoking indoors:** Not Allowed **🪑 Seating:** Available **🧥 Cloakroom:** Available Need a mid-week pick-me-up? Join us for **Sip Happens!** this week at Electric Social, where good beer and great games come together for a fun and fantastic social night! Whether you're a board game pro or just looking for a chill night out and a fun way to socialize, there's something for everyone. Grab a beer (or cider, or wine, or even a tea!), **pick (or bring) a game,** and meet some new friends as we roll dice, play cards, and laugh the night away. From classics like Catan and Scrabble to party favorites like Cards Against Humanity, we’ve got it all. Coming straight from work? No problem...the kitchen serves awesome food as well! 😉 So, round up your mates or come solo—either way, you’ll leave with new friends and fun memories. Cheers to making midweek nights something to look forward to! 🍺🎉 We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyones enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.** **Follow us on Insta:** @siphappens.berlin **Join us on Telegram:** t.me/siphappens_berlin **👉 Other important notes:** \- 🍸 The locations we visit are bars and clubs\, they are businesses and we are able to keep these events free ONLY if people buy drinks\. Please respect the locations and the event by making purchases \- 🦹‍♂️ Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own well\-being\. We are not responsible for any lost items or personal issues\. \- 📷 By attending our events\, you consent to being photographed or filmed\. Photos and videos taken during the events may be shared on our social media\. If you do not wish to appear in the photos or if you appear in a photo that we post that you would like removed\, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram \(@siphappens\.berlin\)

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup helps you find and join groups based on interests. In Berlin, you can discover civic engagement communities to participate with like-minded individuals in various events and projects focused on making a societal difference.

On Meetup, simply search for 'civic engagement' or related terms in Berlin. This will bring up groups and events dedicated to public service, activism, or community improvement within the city.

Yes, anyone interested can join civic groups. Meetup is designed to be inclusive, allowing individuals to connect over shared civic interests, fostering community involvement and personal growth.

Typically, you need to RSVP. This helps organizers better plan and ensure that the event accommodates the number of participants, fostering a more organized and engaging experience for everyone involved.

Berlin offers a variety of civic events, including community clean-ups, policy discussion groups, and volunteer opportunities. These events aim to address societal issues and promote community involvement.

Meetup links people through shared interests like civic engagement. By joining groups, you participate in communal activities and events, meeting others who are passionate about similar causes.

Some events might be online. Hosts can decide to organize virtual meetings, allowing wider participation, especially if in-person attendance is challenging.

While Meetup facilitates introductions to new people, building connections depends on your active participation and interaction within the groups and events you attend.

Yes, participating in civic groups can enhance skills. Engage in events focusing on activism, leadership, public speaking, and more, offering personal and professional growth.

Not necessarily; they cover broader themes. Civic groups can encompass anything from community service projects to policy advocacy, tailored to improve societal wellbeing.

Joining enriches community ties and allows you to contribute positively. It's a platform to share ideas, collaborate, and implement social change projects with peers.

No, individual hosts or groups organize events on Meetup. They provide unique opportunities for members but are not directly run by the platform itself.

Availability varies. While many neighborhoods in Berlin may have active civic groups, some areas might not. Explore Meetup to discover what's near you or consider starting a new group.

Definitely! If you’re passionate about a cause, creating a Meetup group lets you gather others who share your civic interests and collaborate on local projects.

Frequency varies based on group activity. Some host numerous events monthly, while others may do so sporadically. Consistent participation might be necessary to find a rhythm that matches your availability.

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