Bridge Clubs Berlin

Marginalia Book Club: Reading Women in Translation

Welcome to the inaugural book club meeting of Marginalia: Reading Women in Translation! For Wednesday, November 18, we'll be reading the first book of Danish author Solvej Balle's revolutionary septology[ ](https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/on-the-calculation-of-volume-i-shortlisted-for-the-international-booker-prize-2025-solvej-balle/347ed1da44f1da83?ean=9780571383375)***[On the Calculation of Volume](https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/on-the-calculation-of-volume-i-shortlisted-for-the-international-booker-prize-2025-solvej-balle/347ed1da44f1da83?ean=9780571383375)***, translated by Barbara J. Haveland\*.\* Shortlisted for the 2025 International Booker Prize, this novella wrings enthralling and magical new dimensions from time and its hapless, mortal subjects via an endless recursive day. As one Danish reviewer beautifully put it, Balle’s fiction consists of *writing that listens*: “Reading her is like being caressed by language itself.” The first meeting will be held in Neukölln at 7:00 PM. Exact location TBC, I will announce it closer to the event date in the chat.

10+3 Social Chess Tournament at the Bode Museum Cafe

**💲 Registration fee** ***€2 donation (cash only, please bring 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.) 🕥 **Registration Time** **10:00 am - 10:30 am** -The **tournament** **starts at 10:30 am.** Participants cannot join after the tournament begins. Please arrive early to order a drink and complete your registration. **-5 rounds in tota**l Please only join if you can stay until the final round. Leaving early causes issues with pairing. -The venue is reserved until **1:15 pm**, so **we plan to finish and leave by then.** 📢 **Chess Board** **Please bring a chess board** if you have one. If there are not enough boards, participants with their own boards will have priority. **💖 Friendly Atmosphere** This is a social tournament designed to be friendly and enjoyable. Please be kind to all participants and avoid being excessively competitive. 📌 **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. 🔑**The Game Format** Swiss system, 10+3, 5 rounds 👨‍👧‍👧**Player Divisions** Players are divided into two groups. -A Group over 1300 -C Group under 1300 -If you wish to play in a different group from your rating, please let the host know during registration. **🤹🏼‍♀️ How it works** -Registration: Tell the host your first name and chess rating (any platform, any time control) -Pairings: Once registration closes, the host will pair the players. -Tables: You can find your table number and color (white/black) at the link below. -The Game: Before the tournament starts, I’ll place table numbers on the tables. Go to your assigned table. One of the players set the clock app to 10+3 (10 mins + 3s increment) and start. -Report Results: After the game, one of the players report the result to the host. -Next Round: Once all games are finished, the next round will be paired. (5 rounds total) **🛶A Group Games** [https://www.chessmanager.com/en-us/tournaments/4879791468707840](https://www.chessmanager.com/en-us/tournaments/4879791468707840) **🥏C Group Games** [https://www.chessmanager.com/en-us/tournaments/5219858137612288](https://www.chessmanager.com/en-us/tournaments/5219858137612288) **🎡Chess Clock** Please install a chess clock on your phone For[ Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chess.clock&hl=en) // For[ iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess-clock-by-chess-com/id858039162) **❓Rules** -Touch move: If you touch a piece, you must move it -Illegal move: If your opponent makes an illegal move, stop the clock and ask them to make a legal move -Clock rule: Press the chess clock with the same hand you move the piece -Other rules: Basic FIDE rules apply **🌟 We have zero tolerance for sexist, racist, or otherwise discriminatory jokes and comments.** 📷 **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 *Photos and videos may be taken for social media and memories. Let an organizer know if you prefer not to be filmed*

Italian book club - Lo sbilico by Alcide Pierantozzi

Our Italian book club meets to talk about **Lo sbilico** by Alcide Pierantozzi, one of the most talked-about Italian novels of the year and a finalist for the Premio Strega 2026. “Sbilico” is a word Pierantozzi found in his own notebooks: it names a state of permanent imbalance, the fault line where the mind starts to give way. In this autobiographical novel, the author and narrator, who share the same name, comes back to his small hometown of Colonnella in Abruzzo after years in Milan. His days are shaped by diagnoses, prescriptions and seven pills a day. Around him there’s family, the countryside and old childhood memories. Some of those memories sound invented, like the day a truck full of dictionaries of synonyms spilled its load off a bridge, right at his feet. The heart of the book is language. Words are both the source of his illness and the way through it, and Pierantozzi’s prose is dazzling, precise and often unexpectedly funny. Critics called it “a personal and political manifesto” and “a great novel of de-formation”, one that changes the way we talk about mental illness. **Why this book?** ✨ Finalist, Premio Strega 2026, proposed by Donatella Di Pietrantonio ✨ Selected by the literary jury of the Premio Campiello ✨ Winner of the Premio Nazionale di Narrativa Bergamo ✨ A rare, first-hand account of psychiatric illness, told from inside it with great literary power **A note on the themes** The novel speaks openly about mental illness, psychosis and psychiatric medication. We’ll talk about it as readers, with curiosity and care, and everyone is free to share as much or as little as they like. **How it works** 🗣️ The discussion is in Italian. All levels are welcome, as long as you can follow and join a conversation in Italian. 📖 The book (Einaudi) is available at Metis. ☕ Please support the bookshop with a drink or a bite from our café during the evening. *** 🇮🇹 **In italiano** Il nostro club di lettura in italiano si ritrova per parlare di *Lo sbilico* di Alcide Pierantozzi, finalista al Premio Strega 2026: il ritorno a Colonnella, le diagnosi, le pastiglie e soprattutto le parole, che sono insieme la malattia e la cura. Un romanzo potente, lucido e sorprendentemente ironico, che cambia il modo di raccontare la sofferenza psichica. **Venerdì 27 novembre, ore 19.** Il libro è disponibile da noi in libreria. *** 📍 Metis Books & Café · Gleimstraße 21 · Prenzlauer Berg

Slow Dating Night in Berlin · 20 Women + 20 Men · Ages 30-45 · English

**RSVPing on Meetup does not secure your spot. Please purchase your ticket on** https://www.thematchclub.berlin/events/slow-dating-night-nov-25 https://www.instagram.com/findyourwinematch/ **(VIDEOS and FOTOS of last events)** **GOOD TO KNOW** * The event is in English, for singles aged 30–45 · 20 men & 20 women * **No alcohol required.** Your welcome drink can be alcoholic or alcohol-free. * Come solo or bring a single friend * Pay to secure your spot, then complete your Match Profile before the event on https://www.thematchclub.berlin/ * Full refund up to 7 days before the event * * **Overview** 2 Social Rounds · 3 Curated 1:1 Dates · Real Connections **DATING IN BERLIN, MADE HUMAN.** Berlin is full of people, parties and possibilities. But finding a real connection? That's another story. Forget endless swiping and awkward speed dating. The Match Club is a different way to meet: **small-group conversations, three thoughtfully curated dates, and time to connect naturally.** Before the event, we'll use your complete Match Profile to plan your group interactions and select your three matches, making the experience more personal and meaningful. No pressure to impress. No judging by photos. Just real conversations, good company and the possibility of a little chemistry. **Join us at Gilda Bar at Kalle Halle for a Wednesday evening that might lead to something more. ❤️** **YOUR HOSTS: GOSIA & DAVID** Gosia is from Poland, David is from Peru. We met at a networking event in Berlin two years ago. We're surrounded by amazing single friends, and we believe finding love in Berlin is possible — dating apps just don't always make it easy. After hosting 200+ social gatherings, we created The Match Club to make meeting people in real life feel natural again.

2nd Italian book club - Le perfezioni by Vincenzo Latronico

**📅 Tuesday 10 November, 7 pm** Our Italian book club meets to talk about **Le perfezioni** by Vincenzo Latronico, the Berlin novel that became one of the international literary events of the past year. Anna and Tom are two young Italians living in Berlin: a bright apartment full of plants, Scandinavian furniture, creative digital jobs, long walks, aperitivi and nights out. It’s a life that looks perfect, especially on Instagram. Latronico follows them with a cool, precise and quietly ironic gaze, and slowly shows us what stays outside the frame. **Why this book?** ✨ Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025 ✨ Named one of the books of the year by the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Economist and the Sunday Times ✨ Winner of the Premio Mondello and part of the Premio Strega “dozzina” ✨ Now on stage at the Volksbühne (Prater, Kastanienallee), with a film adaptation in development ✨ A short novel, just over a hundred pages, so there’s plenty of time to read it before we meet **Two dates, same book** We’re discussing the novel on two evenings so that everyone can join: **Wednesday 28 October** and **Tuesday 10 November**, both at 7 pm. Choose the one that suits you best, or come to both and see how the conversation changes. **How it works** 🗣️ The discussion is in Italian. All levels are welcome, as long as you can follow and join a conversation in Italian. 📖 The book (Einaudi Super ET edition) is available at Metis. You can also read it in English (*Perfection*) or German (*Die Perfektionen*) and join the discussion in Italian. ☕ Please support the bookshop with a drink or a bite from our café during the evening. *** 🇮🇹 **In italiano** Il nostro club di lettura in italiano si ritrova per parlare di *Le perfezioni* di Vincenzo Latronico: Anna e Tom, una coppia di italiani a Berlino, e una vita che sembra perfetta… soprattutto su Instagram. Finalista all’International Booker Prize 2025, ora in scena alla Volksbühne. Due serate per lasciare a tutti la possibilità di esserci: **mercoledì 28 ottobre** e **martedì 10 novembre**, ore 19. Il libro è disponibile da noi in libreria. *** 📌 **Next up:** *Lo sbilico* by Alcide Pierantozzi (finalist, Premio Strega 2026), Friday 27 November, 7 pm. 📍 Metis Books & Café · Gleimstraße 21 · Prenzlauer Berg

✨ Speak, Lead, and Connect with First Berlin Toastmasters! ✨ (in-person)

Want to improve your speaking skills? Rock future presentations? Boost your feedback skills? If your answer is "YES!"... Be our guest (for free) and join Berlin's oldest public speaking club, First Berlin Toastmasters. We meet **every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm** and start sharp at 6:45 p.m. CET. **Where?** St. Lukas-Kirche (near Anhalter Bahnhof) Bernburger Straße 4-5, 10963 in Berlin [https://goo.gl/maps/AhDfDmVndqbC9A1C9](https://goo.gl/maps/AhDfDmVndqbC9A1C9) You'll find us in the Gemeindesaal – on the first floor of the building to the right of the church. Get ready for speeches, fun games, feedback, a welcoming atmosphere, lots of fun, inspiration, and many learnings that will help you to become a stronger communicator and happier human being ;) Come at 6:30 CET and get a personal introduction to the Toastmaster's program here at First Berlin. We're looking forward to welcoming you! Best wishes, Yevgen Schweden - VP Public Relations \-\-\- Follow us on LinkedIn [First Berlin Toastmasters](https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-berlin-toastmasters)

Wednesday evening Badminton in Schöneweide, 20:00 - 22:00.

Squash Berlin FRIDAY 6—9pm @Airport

SQUASH SWEAT + TEARS WOMEN / MEN ACTIVITIES Players meetup at the club, play squash (with others around any level), train (if they wish), watch & learn from better players, make new friends, have a few drinks. Please be aware, we must take care to use our allotted courts. We arrange for these based on the sign-up lists. If many people sign up, but do not appear then the courts go unused and those on the waiting list miss a chance to play. In order to ensure this if a party on the attending list has not appeared, their future reservations will be moved to the waiting list. In addition, reservations will be allowed up to fourteen days in advance only. PRICE: €12 Kindly pay at the front-desk reception "before" you play on a squash court. Free for club members. COURTS 3 courts (1 + 2 + 3) @ 18:00 to 21:00 NEW JOINERS / TOTAL BEGINNERS We, the organizers — Oliva or James— are always available to teach you the basics and improve your skills to learn the rules and get introduced to players. Ask for "demo racket" at front-desk if you don't have one. PARTICIPANT RULES 1. RSVP to participate in meetup and play. MAX is 12 players. 2. Cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend. Be courteous to others who would like to attend. 3. Pay fee at club front-desk before playing. Thanks for your understanding and support AIRPORT SQUASH & FITNESS CLUB WEBSITE http://www.airportsquash.de Become a club member for 36 EUR per month and play UNLIMITED! SQUASH CLUB INTERIOR as a [3d view](https://www.keepeyeonball.com/Tour/d77705fd-24dd-44a1-9f12-15bf3648036b/4K?sc=7&y=110&p=-1&tz=100&r=-1.13;0.18&l=0.00;0.00&mz=-8.70&d=0&m=1) courtesy oc keepeyeonball.

Tuesday Pool Night in Spandau — For Experienced Players

## Do you play pool regularly, feel confident with the basics, and enjoy more challenging games with other skilled players? Then this Meetup is for you. ### What to expect * More challenging pool games with **experienced and skilled players**. * Rotating players to create different matchups and keep the games varied and interesting. * A friendly and relaxed atmosphere – having fun and enjoying the game together is still the main focus. * We start on time, so please arrive punctually so that we can organize the games properly. * We always play from **7:00 PM to 9:00 PM**. ### Who is this Meetup for? This Meetup is specifically intended for players who would describe themselves as **really good at pool**. You should know the basic rules confidently, play regularly, and be able to control the cue ball and object balls reasonably well and put together simple runs. You do not need to be a tournament player or a professional. However, the overall playing level should be clearly above that of a beginner or casual player. If you have only recently started playing pool or still need help with the basics, our regular **Tuesday Pool Night in Spandau — Beginners Welcome** is probably a better fit for you. ### Costs You pay for your own drinks and your share of the table costs directly at the venue at the end of the event. **I do not collect any money from you.** The exact table cost depends on the size of the group. Normally, the cost per person is **under €10 plus drinks**. If you would like to leave early, a flat fee of **€10** will be charged for your share of the table costs. You pay for your drinks separately at the bar. ### Registration Please only sign up through Meetup if you genuinely intend to attend. This helps me plan as reliably as possible how many tables we will need. We also have a **WhatsApp group** for last-minute changes and coordination around our pool Meetups. **If this is your first time joining us, I’ll be happy to add you to our WhatsApp group afterwards.**

SAT afternoon Badminton @PLÄNTERWALD, try out to play with club, 13:00-15:00

Tuesday Pool Night in Spandau — For Beginners

Are you looking for a relaxed way to get out during the week, meet new people, and do something fun together? ### What to expect * Casual pool games with changing players so that everyone gets regular chances to play. **Beginners are very welcome.** * A friendly and relaxed atmosphere with good conversations and, of course, some fun around the pool table. * We start on time, so please arrive punctually. Otherwise, it can be difficult to fit you into games that are already in progress. * We always play from **7:00 PM to 9:00 PM**. * If you have never played pool before or have only played a few times, that is absolutely fine. I’m happy to explain how the game works, what to look out for, and how you can still have a good chance even if not every shot goes exactly where you want it to. ### Costs You pay for your own drinks and your share of the table costs directly at the venue at the end of the event. **I do not collect any money from you.** The exact table cost depends on the size of the group. Normally, the cost is **less than €10 per person, plus drinks**. If you would like to leave early, a flat fee of **€10 for your share of the table costs** will be charged. You pay for your drinks separately at the bar. ### Registration Please sign up through Meetup so that I can roughly estimate how many tables we will need. We also have a **WhatsApp group** for last-minute changes and arrangements related to the Meetup. You can also use the group to arrange pool games on other days or organize activities together yourselves. **If it is your first time joining us, I’ll be happy to add you to our WhatsApp group afterwards.**

English Speaking Club for A2-C1 from 13.00 to 14.30

Hallo zusammen! ☺️ Unser English Speaking Club lädt euch herzlich zu unserem nächsten Offline-Meetup ein! 🗣️✨ 📅 Datum: Samstag, 14. November 🕐 Zeit: 13:00–14:30 Uhr 📍 Ort: Panoramastraße 1, 10178 Berlin 👥 Niveau: A2–C1 💵 Teilnahmegebühr: 10 € (inkl. Getränke und Snacks) Möchtet ihr euer Englisch verbessern, interessante Menschen kennenlernen und einen schönen Nachmittag mit spannenden Gesprächen verbringen? Dann seid ihr bei uns genau richtig! ☕️ In einer entspannten und internationalen Atmosphäre habt ihr die Möglichkeit, Englisch ganz natürlich zu sprechen, neue Bekanntschaften zu machen und mehr Sicherheit in der Kommunikation zu gewinnen. 🗣️ Was ihr üben werdet: · Frei und spontan Englisch sprechen · Eigene Gedanken und Meinungen ausdrücken · Alltagswortschatz erweitern · Gespräche beginnen und weiterführen · Aktiv zuhören und spontan antworten · Mehr Selbstvertrauen beim Englischsprechen entwickeln ⏱️ Ablauf: Wir teilen uns in kleine Gruppen auf, damit jede:r genügend Zeit zum Sprechen hat. Durch wechselnde Gesprächspartner:innen könnt ihr verschiedene Menschen kennenlernen, unterschiedliche Perspektiven entdecken und möglichst viel Englisch üben. ❤️ 🤍 Keine Angst vor Fehlern! Bei uns geht es nicht um perfektes Englisch, sondern um Kommunikation, gegenseitige Unterstützung und Spaß am Lernen. Jeder ist willkommen – unabhängig davon, wie sicher ihr euch beim Sprechen fühlt! 📸 Hinweis: Während des Treffens werden Fotos und kurze Videos für Social Media aufgenommen. Wenn ihr nicht aufgenommen werden möchtet, sagt uns bitte kurz Bescheid. ☺️ Wir freuen uns auf einen tollen Nachmittag mit euch, vielen interessanten Gesprächen und neuen Bekanntschaften! 🫶🇬🇧 ⸻ Hello everyone! ☺️ Our English Speaking Club warmly invites you to our next offline meetup! 🗣️✨ 📅 Date: Saturday, 14 November 🕐 Time: 13:00–14:30 📍 Location: Panoramastraße 1, 10178 Berlin 👥 Levels: A2–C1 💵 Participation fee: €10 (including drinks and snacks) Would you like to improve your English, meet interesting people and spend a lovely afternoon having meaningful conversations? Then come and join us! ☕️ In a relaxed and international atmosphere, you’ll have the opportunity to practise speaking English naturally, make new friends and become more confident in everyday communication. 🗣️ What you’ll practise: · Speaking freely and spontaneously · Expressing your thoughts and opinions · Expanding your everyday vocabulary · Starting and maintaining conversations · Listening actively and responding naturally · Building confidence when speaking English ⏱️ How it works: We’ll divide into small groups to make sure everyone gets enough speaking time. You’ll also have the chance to change conversation partners, meet different people, discover new perspectives and practise as much English as possible. ❤️ 🤍 Don’t be afraid of making mistakes! It’s not about speaking perfect English — it’s about communication, supporting each other and having fun while learning. Everyone is welcome, no matter how confident you feel about your English! 📸 Please note: Photos and short videos will be taken during the meetup for social media. If you prefer not to appear in them, please let us know. ☺️ We can’t wait to see you, share great conversations and make new connections together! 🫶🇬🇧