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literary reading
»LOST & FOUND« — BOOK LAUNCH
Thu, 5 Nov, 18:00–22:00 Bottone Mitte
A low-key launch with books, music and wine, easy to drop into and talk over.
Matches: Books , Literary reading
talk & lecture
On Justice #11: Erinnerung, Verantwortung, Gerechtigkeit
Thu, 5 Nov, 19:00 HAU1 Kreuzberg
A serious discussion with room to talk afterwards, good for two people who like debating big questions.
Matches: Politics , Talk & lecture
literary reading
Literatur LIVE im TIPI AM KANZLERAMT - Annette Dittert präsentiert „Dear Britain“
Tue, 10 Nov, 20:00 Tipi am Kanzleramt Tiergarten Price: Mid-range
A story about Britain after Brexit that gives you something to discuss together afterwards.
Matches: Books , Literary reading
literary reading
Matthias Brandt liest Ian McEwan
Fri, 13 Nov, 19:30 Großes Haus Mitte
A quiet evening of spoken literature that leaves plenty to discuss over a drink after.
Matches: Books , Literary reading
theatre
Christiane Paul liest: Marzahn Mon Amour
Fri, 20 Nov, 19:30–21:00 Großes Haus Mitte Price: Mid-range
A warm, witty reading that gives you a story to discuss over a drink afterwards.
Matches: Talk & lecture , Literary reading
theatre
GEREIZTHEITEN
Fri, 20 Nov, 19:30 Theater im Palais Mitte Price: Mid-range
A thoughtful show with plenty to talk about afterwards, if you are comfortable with German.
Matches: History , Politics
literary reading
Scham?
Fri, 20 Nov, 19:30
Four voices and a discussion, a low-cost evening with plenty of ideas to talk over afterwards.
Matches: Books , Literary reading
talk & lecture
Encounters in the Milky Way
Sun, 22 Nov, 16:30 Archenhold-Sternwarte Alt-Treptow Price: Budget
A curious, low-key show under the planetarium dome that gives you something to discuss afterwards.
Matches: Science & tech , Talk & lecture
literary reading
Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre: Udo Fröhliche
Fri, 4 Dec, 20:30–22:30 Großes Haus Mitte
A witty, melancholic talk on pop culture and ageing, good for two who enjoy German writing and something to discuss after.
Matches: Books , Literary reading
museum
Kunstforum Berliner Volksbank
Charlottenburg
A thoughtful exhibition to walk through and talk about afterwards.
Matches: History , Politics
literary reading
Food for Thoughts: das Hausgäste-Bankett VIII
Tue, 24 Nov, 19:30 Literarisches Colloquium Berlin Wannsee
A relaxed dinner with authors that gives you books and ideas to talk about together.
Matches: Books , Literary reading
museum
Staatssicherheitsinhaftierung – 100 Porträtaufnahmen von ehemaligen politischen Häftlingen des Staatssicherheitsdienstes der DDR
On till Wed, 6 Jan Gedenkstätte Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Alt-Hohenschönhausen Free
A serious, thought-provoking exhibition to walk through together and talk over afterwards.
Matches: History , Politics
museum
Wie Netty Reiling zu Anna Seghers wurde
Thu, 22 Oct, 14:00 more dates
A quiet, thoughtful outing for two who enjoy books and history and want something to discuss.
Matches: Books , History
talk & lecture
Gedichtbände des Jahres 2026
Thu, 22 Oct, 19:00
A poetry reading and conversation suits a quiet, thoughtful evening out.
Matches: Talk & lecture , Literary reading
talk & lecture
Literatur@Taiwan 2026
Thu, 22 Oct, 19:00
Hearing new writers read and discussing them afterwards suits an intellectual first date.
Matches: Talk & lecture , Literary reading
talk & lecture
Studio LCB: Ulrike Sterblich
Fri, 23 Oct, 19:30 Literarisches Colloquium Berlin Wannsee
A book talk gives you ideas to discuss over a drink afterwards.
Matches: Books , Talk & lecture
museum
Zukunft entdecken und gestalten! - Öffentliche Führung
Sat, 24 Oct, 15:30–16:30 more dates Futurium Mitte Free
A walk through ideas about the future gives you plenty to discuss over a drink after.
Matches: Science & tech , Politics
talk & lecture
Streitraum: »Prinzip Hoffnung oder: das (Un-)Mögliche denken«
Sun, 25 Oct, 12:00
A thought-provoking talk to discuss afterwards, though this one is already sold out.
Matches: Politics , Talk & lecture
talk & lecture
Gegenmacht: #1 Schluss mit Transparenz? Das Informationsfreiheitsgesetz in Gefahr
Tue, 27 Oct, 19:00 HAU1 Kreuzberg
A talking-point evening for two people who enjoy debating current politics over a drink afterwards.
Matches: Politics , Talk & lecture
theatre
DIE HEXEN VON BERNAU
Wed, 28 Oct, 19:30 more dates Theater im Palais Mitte Price: Mid-range
A serious, thought-provoking staged piece about historical injustice, better suited to conversation afterwards than a light night.
Matches: History , Politics
talk & lecture
Diskurs in der Philharmonie: »Wie lange steht die »Brandmauer« noch?« – Clara von Nathusius, Julia Reuschenbach, Christiane Florin
Thu, 29 Oct, 20:00 Philharmonie Berlin Tiergarten Price: Budget
A German-language debate for two who enjoy talking through current issues afterwards.
Matches: Politics , Talk & lecture
museum
Sonntags bei Seghers
Sun, 1 Nov, 11:00–16:00 more dates
A quiet look at a writer's preserved home, with plenty to talk about over books and history.
Matches: Books , History
talk & lecture
Der radioeins-Kommentatoren-Talk im TIPI AM KANZLERAMT - Mit radioeins-Moderator Marco Seiffert
Sun, 1 Nov, 12:00 more dates Tipi am Kanzleramt Tiergarten Price: Mid-range
Lively current-affairs discussion that gives you plenty to argue about over a drink afterwards.
Matches: Politics , Talk & lecture
talk & lecture
GFZ Earth Update
Mon, 2 Nov, 19:00 Zeiss-Großplanetarium Prenzlauer Berg Price: Budget
A talk under the planetarium dome on carbon removal, with ideas to discuss afterwards.
Matches: Science & tech , Talk & lecture