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Junk, steal and socialize.

Sat, Aug 29, 11:00 AM

From The Gathering Grounds 🌱❤️

4.7

Whilst cleaning you realize you just have too much stuff?! You asked yourself many times why do I even own that? - but you put it back in your cardboard... Hoping it would just dissappear?! Then join us at our next meetup!❤️🚀🕰️🪂 YOU ARE AT THE RIGHT PLACE! Some of you may know it under the german name "Schrottwichteln" 🎁🎀 You bring three items from home that you do not need anymore, and through a very fun game you get to take home three completely different items. 🤑🤯🫨 There is a bit of stealing involved, keeping it spannend. 🙀 But most importantly, we come together to have fun and meet new faces in a funny super chilled atmosphere! So bring your junk, grab a drink and let the magic begin !🌱 Please BRING: 3 Items from home, either wrapped, in a bag or not at all. Please no rubbish. 🙄 We meet at the coffeeshop "The Greens" See you sooon with all those lovely things! 🎉🎉 🌱🥎🥏🧸🧩🧶🎨🪩♟️🪄🏆 🎉🎉 The Gathering Grounds

20 attendees

Fermenta Collective Picnic

Fri, Sep 4, 3:00 PM

From Berlin Fermenta Collective Meetup Group

Fermenta Picnic in the park Let's meet and try our fermented goods together and discuss what we could do as a collective. Everybody is welcome. Bring a blanket and a fermented product to share with the group. If you want to know more about what we do: https://www.instagram.com/fermentacollective/ https://fermentacollective.de/

4 attendees

Saturday Morning Chess at the Bode Museum

Sat, Aug 29, 8:30 AM

From Berlin Chess Club

4.9

**🧡 Hello Dear Chess Enthusiasts!** **☕ Participation fee** * **€1 donation (cash only, please bring exact change)** * **You must buy a drink or food before sitting.** **(We were warned that you cannot sit without buying a drink.** This is a private café. Outside food or drinks are not allowed.**)** **📢 Chess Board** Please bring it if you have one. Otherwise, you may need to wait to play. **🕥 Please arrive on time** If you are more than 30 minutes late, there might be no table. The venue is reserved until 1:00 pm, so we should prepare to leave by that time. **📌 Location** The Bode Museum Café is on the first floor. Walk up the stairs. No ticket needed; just tell the staff you’re going to the café. **✨ Chess for fun** This meetup is organized by beginners for beginners and enthusiasts who are eager to practice, improve, and enjoy chess in a friendly and supportive environment. **📖 Basic knowledge is good to have.** ( [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_of_chess](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_of_chess) ) **📷 Instagram** [https://www.instagram.com/berlin_chess_club/](https://www.instagram.com/berlin_chess_club/) **💬 WhatsApp Group** This group is only for event participants. To get access, please ask the host during the event. 🚩**We have no tolerance for discriminatory(sexist, racist, and other) jokes or comments.** **🌸 Thank you & See you** *Photos and videos may be taken for social media and memories. Let an organizer know if you prefer not to be filmed.*

18 attendees

Terrible Beachvolleyball

Fri, Aug 28, 3:45 PM

From Terrible Sports - Beachvolleyball and more

4.9

Do you want to play Beach Volleyball, just for fun? Are you a bit unfit, a bit old, or a bit Terrible? Want to have a relaxed game and maybe a drink after? Then Terrible Beach Volleyball is for you! NOT SUITABLE for competitive players - we just want to have fun with no pressure. We share the court cost - 5.5 € per player plus Meetup/Paypal charges . If you wan to pay directly sent me a message.

18 attendees

Reading in Companionable SILENCE - Botanical Garden Series

Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 AM

From Berlin Book Club

4.8

Let's have a reading party at the Botanical Garden! All you need is a book, 10 euros, and a couple hours to spend in nature. We meet at 11 am at the main gate and have a walk around to find the best spot to read. Next, we sit in silence and read for an hour, and have another stroll afterwards. The garden will also be hosting the Fall Perennial Market event this weekend, where select nurseries from Germany and neighboring countries will present a wide variety of perennials, woody plants, ornamental grasses, flower bulbs, and rare plant varieties. There will be information on nature conservation and environmental protection, seeds, and biodiversity, as well as tips on providing winter shelters for native animals. We'll also have the chance to get refreshments from food and beverage stands. Happy to see you there!

8 attendees

2v2 Intermediate+ Beach Volley 💪

Sun, Aug 30, 3:00 PM

From Berlin Beach Volleyball

4.9

Join us for intermediate and advanced play on outdoor 2v2 courts. If you are not yet at the intermediate level ([F1+](https://www.esv-muenchen-volleyball.de/niveaueinstufung)) or want to play 3v3/4v4, sign up via [the simultaneous event](https://www.meetup.com/berlin-volley/events/) instead. We play with beach rules: do not use open hands for the first or last touches, do not touch the net, etc. We overbook slightly to ensure we have enough players and to allow individuals to take breaks. After playing, you can join us for socials with drinks and snacks at the bar area. It's recommended that you come 10 minutes early so you have time to change and find the fields. If it is your first time, 15 minutes might be even better. You can join whatever court you like and move between courts during the event. We self-organize, so once you finish a game, you can start a rematch, mix with another court, or take a break as you see fit. Upon arrival, join the warmup happening on one of the courts. Join our WhatsApp community by asking J for an invite after the event. Follow us on Insta at [https://www.instagram.com/berlinvolleyball](https://www.instagram.com/berlinvolleyball) **Rules**: Do not join if you have an infectious disease. **Venue**: We play at BeachMitte. There are changing rooms, toilets, and hot water showers that cost 1 EUR. There are no lockers. There is a bar that sells drinks and snacks. **Payment**: You pay in advance via Meetup. Payment via PayPal or Urban Sports Club is not possible. **Refunds**: The venue does not provide refunds. Thus, we cannot refund you either, even in cases where the event is canceled due to bad weather. If you know you can't make it in advance, you can try selling your spot to someone else via WhatsApp or the comment section. You get a full refund if the event gets canceled due to poor attendance. Pictures might be taken and shared publicly, such as on Meetup or Instagram. You can opt out by letting the organizer know you do not wish to be photographed. By RSVP'ing to this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following: Participation in this volleyball event is at your own risk. The organizer is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage sustained during the event, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. You are aware of the inherent risks involved in park volleyball and voluntarily assume these risks. You agree to hold the organizer harmless from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your participation, including any medical costs. Share anonymous feedback with the organizer via [https://www.admonymous.co/entropy](https://www.admonymous.co/entropy)

10 attendees

Museum & Brunch: Sambar, Stories & Impressionism

Sat, Sep 5, 7:45 AM

From The Panipuri Tribe

4.9

Spend your Saturday morning exploring great food, beautiful art, and even better conversations. We’ll *begin with an authentic South Indian brunch at* ***Anjappar*** *before* making our way to the **Alte Nationalgalerie** to **discover the Cassirer Exhibitio**n together. Rather than walking through the galleries alone, we’ll explore the stories behind the artists, notice details we might otherwise miss, and enjoy discussing our favourite works along the way. *Whether you’ve never stepped into a museum before or you’re already an art lover*, this experience is designed to be relaxed, welcoming, and beginner-friendly. No art history knowledge required—just curiosity. ✨ **What to expect** 🍛 *South Indian Brunch* Meet the group over Anjappar’s South Indian buffet and ease into the morning with good food and conversation. 🎨 *Art Stories Before We Begin* Before entering the museum, our co-host—an art enthusiast and regular museum visitor—will share a short introduction to the Cassirer Exhibition, the artists you’ll encounter, and a few fascinating details to watch out for. Think of it as a friendly introduction that helps you enjoy the exhibition with fresh eyes. 🖼️ *Explore Together* We’ll walk through the exhibition as a group, pausing to chat, ask questions, and share different perspectives. This isn’t an art history lecture or a formal guided tour—it’s **simply a chance to discover art together** in a relaxed and approachable way. 💛 **Perfect if you…** * have always wanted to visit a museum but didn’t know where to start * love museums (or want to start exploring them) * enjoy thoughtful conversations * like meeting people through shared experiences * appreciate good food as much as good art 🍛 **Just here for brunch?** **You’re more than welcome to join us** for the brunch and conversations, **even if you’d prefer to skip the museum** afterwards. 📅 Saturday, 5 September (TBC) 🕙 10:00 AM 📍 Anjappar, Berlin ➡️ Followed by the Cassirer Exhibition at the Alte Nationalgalerie 💛 **Please note**: * Everyone purchases their own brunch and museum ticket. * Panipuri Tribe participation fee: €12 (regular), €9 (early bird) | No refunds *Pay via PayPal*: https://www.paypal.me/ssuhany — choose Friends & Family (please add your name in the note) * If you’re joining just for brunch, you’re welcome to head home afterwards * Women only We can’t wait to spend a slow Saturday morning filled with flavour, fascinating stories, and beautiful art with you. 🎨✨

4 attendees

Women’s Book Club: Christopher Isherwood: Goodbye to Berlin

Sat, Sep 5, 12:30 PM

From Kreuzberg Women's Book Club

4.8

This week we are discussing **Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood.** We look forward to seeing you! Please remember to cancel your participation in good time if you are not coming. This will give someone else enough time to read the book and come to the meeting. Just a heads up: **The cafe only accepts card payments for amounts over €10**, so you may want to bring some cash for smaller orders. If you have book suggestions, would like to vote on our next reads, or join us for additional activities, please ask someone at the meeting to add you to our WhatsApp group.

23 attendees

Berlin Book Swap in the Park - BYOB (book, blanket, beverage) weather depending!

Sat, Aug 29, 1:30 PM

From For all you book-lovers: Berlin Book Swap (and more)

4.7

The one nice new feature that lockdown gave us -- picnic swap! Bring books to swap, a blanket to sit on, and beverages of your choice! Let's enjoy the brief Berlin Summer at beautiful Monbijou park on the Spree. WEATHER DEPENDENT - if it rains we will reschedule so keep an eye out. ***And here's our usual description -*** The "classic" bookswap is simple - we meet in a café, you bring the book(s) you want to share, put them on the table, leaf through and discuss the books that others brought and, at the end of the evening, take a new-to-you-book home! Books/happiness shared are books/happiness multiplied! This is a great way to give books a new home and make room for new books: that book you feel guilty for not having read even though it's been sitting on your bedside table for the last 5 years, the book you liked but didn't love, the book you loved so much you want everyone to read it, the book you somehow own three copies of, that book you absolutely hated even though everyone else loves it, etc., etc., etc.... And chances are high you'll go home with an alluring stranger you never would have thought of reading before (OR that book you've been lusting after for years but never enough to actually buy!). **GROUP EXPECTATIONS for PLEASANT SWAPPING** • Please bring a book! Some people bring more than one, and the organizers usually have a handful, but if everybody ends up not bringing a book, we have nothing to swap, except stories. But we won't chase you away if you're empty handed. • Books stay on the table, open for sharing, until you are ready to leave so everyone can have a fair look See a book you like? Please put your name down as a candidate to take it home (we provide sticky notes!), and wait to see if anybody else is interested before snapping it up, as in, please wait until you are leaving. One of the key aspects of the swap is getting exposed to books outside of our library bubble, so it's important to keep the books as open to sharing as possible. If two or more people want the only copy of a book, talk it over. Maybe you can swap contact info to share the book one after the other. Or maybe it turns out one of you isn't that interested, or has found another book instead. Or one of you REALLY wants to read it. The best part: now you have found somebody whose taste you can really admire. We consider it poor form to walk away with a book with several names on it without letting the others know. Also, don't be shy! Don't shy away from a book because there's already a name on it, and feel free to put your name on as many books as you want. We're more generous than just bring-one-take-one. • Book Swap is 10 times better than a Book Club because you can talk about ALL the books instead of just one! Half the fun of Book Swap is swapping recommendations for reads that aren't even on the table. The other half is meeting other great readers. Another half is taking home that new book! • Politics with Consent If you want to discuss politics, please check whether the people around you are comfortable talking about politics. Please respect this space as first and foremost a community for connecting readers over their love of books and reading, stories, and narratives of all sorts. Please be respectful of tastes and opinions. If something is bothering you, please reach out to the organisers, and we'll do our best to solve it. • Don't expect your book back: if you love it, let it go In spirit, this is an opportunity to share=lend books among peers. In practice, this is more of a book-giveaway. It is NEVER guaranteed you will get your book back, even with your name and email inside the book with a "Please Return." If you're really serious, it's best to get the borrower's contact info and prod them for it. Note: our staunch "Regulars" are significantly more likely to come back with the book if you ask them (and you have to come back too!). On the other hand, some books keep coming back like bad pennies. • Major LANGUAGES (and genres) of this meetup English, German, French, Spanish; Fiction, Non-Fiction, Serious Reading, Light Fun, Everything! On average I think it's 60% English, 40% German, and 10% French/Spanish; usually 80% fiction, but the mix is different every time. One of the best compliments the group has received is the consistently high quality of reading material on the table. We have "classics," we have celebrity book club books, Krimis, Booker winners, and everything in between. You never know who can read what languages, and there's no accounting for taste. We are a delightful and international group of readers. We look forward to swapping with you!

47 attendees

What’s your Thing? #002

Wed, Sep 2, 5:30 PM

From Berlin Makers

4.8

**Meet the people behind Berlin’s independent products, projects and practices.** *What’s Your Thing?* is a conversation series that invites some of the city’s most thoughtful designers, makers, artists and founders to share the stories behind what they do. Through live Show & Tell sessions, honest conversations and audience questions, we explore not only *what* people make, but *why* they make it, how they got there, and what keeps them going. For this edition, we’re welcoming **Anis**, founder of **OATES PILZ ([@oatespilz](https://www.instagram.com/oatespilz/?utm_source=luma)).** Working between jewellery, sculpture and storytelling, Anis creates handcrafted pieces that embrace imperfection, memory and character over convention. Drawing from a life lived between cultures and places, her work explores ideas of identity, belonging and the stories we carry through the objects we wear. Together, we’ll talk about building an independent jewellery practice, the value of slow craftsmanship, and why some of the most meaningful objects are those that refuse perfection. Whether you’re building something yourself or simply curious about the people shaping Berlin’s independent creative scene, stay afterwards for drinks, conversation and a browse through the Things showroom. **what is Things?** [Things](https://workish.berlin/things?utm_source=luma) was created to make space for creative encounters in person. Based at workish.berlin, a creative coworking space & maker lab in Neukölln, it’s a platform to discover the people, products and projects shaping Berlin’s independent creative scene. Started by Lenny, Taylor and Ami, Things began as a marketplace for independent makers, a place to show, sell and celebrate small-run products, creative experiments and personal projects. As the community has grown, so has the idea. Alongside the evolving display, Things now hosts curated talks, meet-ups and creative experiences that bring people together through creativity, conversation and collaboration. **Like to make things?** [Apply here](https://workish.berlin/make-things?utm_source=luma) to submit your thing to the marketplace or speak at an upcoming event. **About the Host** Ami Jessica Runge is a Berlin-based creative generalist working across design, strategy and storytelling. Influenced by a background in Critical Design, she is interested in design not only as a tool for communication, but as a way of questioning systems, encouraging participation and creating meaningful experiences. She collaborates with cultural institutions, nonprofits and growing brands to create thoughtful, idea-led work that’s both playful and purposeful. Alongside client work, Ami enjoys creating small capsule collections and self-initiated creative experiments, an interest that naturally led to co-creating Things and, now, *What’s Your Thing? #001*: a conversation series celebrating the people behind Berlin’s independent products, projects and businesses.

2 attendees

Art O'Clock: Art Sharing Event

Wed, Sep 2, 5:00 PM

From Wednesday Evening Events

4.9

Join us the first Wednesday of each month for Art O'Clock! A show-and-tell style event for local artists to share a piece of work and answer questions from the audience. Whether it's fine art, performance art, or media productions, we'd love to see what you've been creating. If you are interested in sharing at Art O'Clock, send us a message. We hope to see you there! :)

5 attendees

Paint & Flirt: Ceramic Edition by Social Circle x Tinder (22-35years)

Sun, Aug 30, 4:00 PM

From Social Circle Berlin

**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://social-circle.ch/events/paint-flirt-ceramic-edition-by-social-circle-x-tinder-2026-08-30)** Get creative, skip the small talk, and see who paints a smile on your face. Forget the pressure of traditional first dates. We’re turning down the awkwardness and turning up the vibes with a collaborative ceramic painting night. You’ll grab a brush, sit in relaxed groups of four (2 guys, 2 girls), and rotate tables every 12 minutes to meet someone new. It’s light, playful, and the perfect excuse to get a little messy while sparking real connection. **✨ The Game Plan** You pick the ceramic piece you like and start painting. It’s hands-on, zero-pressure, and a great way to let your guard down. The Rotation: Every 12 minutes, you'll switch tables and start a fresh vibe with a new group. **💘 The Tinder Connection** See Your Matches: Wondering if that creative chemistry was mutual? After the event, you’ll be able to see exactly who you matched with right inside Tinder to keep the spark alive. **🎯 The Details** Ages: 22-35 (recommended) Perks: A perfectly balanced guy-to-girl ratio, a welcome drink to get the ideas flowing, and all painting supplies covered. Note: Ceramic painting costs are paid at the venue. Photos/short videos might be captured—just let your host know if you’d rather stay off-camera. Tickets are non-refundable. Spaces are strictly limited to keep the table counts even. Grab yours before they’re gone! **Join our newsletter: [https://link.social-circle.ch/EBN8](https://link.social-circle.ch/EBN8)**

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup connects you with local communities and events related to your interests. For antique lovers in Berlin, it offers access to actively participate in groups, attend events, and connect with others who share your passion for collecting.

Use Meetup's search function to explore groups dedicated to antique collecting. Filter by your location and interest to discover Berlin-based communities you can join to share knowledge and experiences.

Yes, Berlin hosts various antique events. These are organized by groups on Meetup, allowing collectors to come together, share interests, and add exciting items to their collections.

Absolutely, you can join as many groups as you like on Meetup! Whether you're interested in multiple aspects of antique collecting or other hobbies, explore and RSVP to events that match your passions.

RSVP by selecting the event you're interested in and clicking the RSVP button. This way, organizers can better plan activities, and you secure your spot to participate with fellow antique enthusiasts.

Yes, Meetups allow you to create your own events. If you want to host an antique-collecting event in Berlin, organize through the platform and invite members to join in.

Using Meetup to find and join groups is free. However, some event hosts might charge a participation fee, especially for special antique showcases or auctions, depending on the nature of the event.

Not all specific interests are guaranteed to have active groups in Berlin. The availability depends on what local organizers and communities have established.

Quality of organization varies. Since events are planned by individual hosts or groups, the level of organization can differ. Attending multiple events might give you the best insights into which groups meet your preferences.

To find the best antique collecting events, customize your search settings by location, date, or specific interests. This tailored search helps highlight the most relevant activities for you.

Meetup facilitates connections but cannot guarantee friendships. Engagement and continuous participation play keen roles in creating successful interpersonal connections.

Meetup primarily focuses on events and groups. For comprehensive logistical support (like venues or travel), supplemental resources should be considered for a full experience.

Depending on the listings by local groups, you may find events like antique fairs or markets listed on Meetup. These are ideal opportunities for collecting and network expansion.

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Join discussions, attend events actively, and engage in post-event gatherings to build strong connections with fellow antique collectors on Meetup.