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Drawing & Coffee: Artist meetup September 5
Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 AM**Join us this Saturday for a relaxed drawing session and creative exchange.** Connect with fellow drawing enthusiasts of all levels—everyone is welcome! We’ll start with a short warm-up exercise, then dive into free drawing until the end. ☕ Coffee will be provided. 🕐 The session ends at 1:00 PM. We’re looking forward to seeing you there! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Kommt am Samstag zu einer entspannten Zeichenrunde und kreativem Austausch.** Trefft andere Zeichenbegeisterte – alle Niveaus sind willkommen! Wir starten mit einer kurzen Aufwärmübung und gehen dann über ins freie Zeichnen. ☕ Für Kaffee ist gesorgt. 🕐 Die Runde endet um 13 Uhr. Wir freuen uns auf euch!
Evil Without Monsters: How Ordinary Harm Becomes Possible
Sun, Aug 23, 9:00 AMEvil is often imagined as something exceptional: a dictator, a sadist, a criminal, a person visibly separated from ordinary life. This image is comforting because it suggests that evil belongs somewhere else—to other people, other times, or extreme situations. But much of the harm humans cause does not begin with obvious cruelty. It can emerge through obedience, fear, ambition, prejudice, indifference, conformity, or the wish to protect one’s own place in a group. People may participate in harmful systems without seeing themselves as evil. They may believe they are following rules, defending their country, doing their job, protecting their family, or simply having no choice. This makes the question of evil more difficult than asking whether some people are “good” and others are “bad.” Across history, societies have defined certain groups, behaviours, and ideas as dangerous, impure, criminal, abnormal, or inferior. Political authorities, institutions, laws, media, and social norms all influence what is considered acceptable and what is condemned. Yet the fact that a society calls something evil does not automatically make that judgment morally right. History shows that legal systems and majorities can also normalize injustice. At the same time, it would be too simple to say that evil is only a social label. Genocide, torture, humiliation, exploitation, and deliberate cruelty raise a serious moral question: are there actions that remain wrong even when they are legal, widely accepted, or justified by authority? Hannah Arendt’s idea of the *banality of evil* gives one possible perspective. Her point was not that terrible crimes are ordinary or unimportant. Rather, she asked how extreme harm can be carried out by people who are not necessarily monstrous, but who stop thinking critically about what they are doing and about the human consequences of their actions. This session will not focus on religious explanations of evil. Instead, we will explore evil as a moral, historical, psychological, and political problem: how it begins, how it becomes normal, who has the power to name it, and what responsibility an individual has within a harmful system. We will discuss: * What do we mean when we call a person, action, or system evil? * Is evil an objective reality, or is it defined by culture, history, and power? * Are there actions that are wrong even when a society considers them normal or legal? * Can people do terrible things while sincerely believing that they are doing good? * What is the relationship between authority, obedience, and moral responsibility? * Why do people ignore injustice when it does not affect them personally? * Is indifference a form of participation in evil? * Are human beings naturally good, naturally selfish, or shaped mainly by their circumstances? * What makes ordinary people capable of extraordinary harm? * Can love, empathy, education, or democratic institutions prevent evil—or are they sometimes not enough? This will be an open and reflective conversation connecting history, philosophy, psychology, politics, and personal responsibility. Together, we will ask not only what evil is, but also how people and societies can recognize it before it becomes normal. 📅 Event Details 🗓️ Date: Sunday, 23 August 2026 ⏰ Time: 11:00 📍 Location: Cafe Hardenberg, Hardenbergstraße 10, 10623 Berlin-Bezirk Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf 📱 WhatsApp: For preparation materials, updates, and directions, join the group chat. [Group Chat Bio KI](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ba8ZAaH2Yuk6FGmD3LLO7H)
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Drawing Cafe [#34] Coffee & Sketching in Berlin
Sun, Aug 23, 9:00 AMWe meet and sketch each other in Berlin. This is just an art gym that we also exercise our social skills. Afterwards usually we go for lunch as a group. **How Does It Work?** This event is simple, we meet and sketch each other doing portraits. Most of the participants use pencils or watercolors. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. **Structure** A. Warmup Phase: We pose to each other for 1 minute. B. Main Phase: We pose to each other for 10 minutes. C. Showcase Phase: We show some of the drawings we did to each other. **Who We Are** Creative Sessions is an art events group located in Berlin. **Is it Free?** The event is free of charge. It is advisable to get a drink though. This is a cafe, we need to have at least half of the people on each table with a drink. They accept only cash and most hot drinks cost from 2.50 to 3.50. **How to help or donate?** The event is provided for free but many people help this be a regular thing. We also need people to volunteer and help for minor tasks like the serving of the drinks or cleaning up. Just send us a message. If you want to donate and keep this event from happening, via Paypal to the host (Miltos) : https://ko-fi.com/miltosthings/ **Art Materials?** Bring your own art materials. **Our Instagram Profile** Follow us on instagram @icreativesessions Use the hashtag #icreativesessions on your post description there to find out drawings from the event!
Spandau Art Social
Fri, Aug 28, 4:00 PMYou know that creative project gathering dust in the back of your mind? This is your chance to work on it! Whether it's painting, weaving, writing, or something else, just bring your own materials and we can all chat and enjoy some time set aside for creativity. All experience levels are welcome. This event is free, but we will collect voluntary donations at the end for the neighbourhood center who is hosting us. We will also have some materials for lino cuts available which you can use for a few euros :) Please also read the main group page before joining the event. We can't wait to see you there ^^ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Hast du auch dieses kreative Projekt, das irgendwo in den Tiefen deines Gedächtnisses verstaubt? Das ist deine Chance, daran zu arbeiten! Egal, ob Malen, Weben, Schreiben oder etwas ganz anderes – bring einfach deine eigenen Materialien mit, und wir können uns unterhalten und gemeinsam die Zeit genießen, die wir der Kreativität widmen. Alle Erfahrungsstufen sind willkommen. Dieses Event ist kostenlos, wir sammeln nur freiwillige Spenden für das Nachbarschaftszentrum, in dem wir uns treffen. Wir stellen für ein paar Euro auch gerne Materialien für Linoldrucke zur Verfügung. Bitte lies dir die Infos und Regeln auf der Gruppenseite durch, bevor du beitrittst. Wir freuen uns auf euch ^^
The Boros Collection: Tour a Private Art Collection in a Historic Bunker
Sun, Aug 23, 11:30 AM**"We collect art that we don't understand. The interest in a work of art is preceded by a borderline experience, a strangeness that must not be repelled."** \- Christian and Karen Boros We'll be taking an English tour of the [Boros Collection](https://boros-collection.com/en/), a private collection of contemporary art housed in a converted bunker. If folks are interested, we can have a post-visit drink/snack and chat after. **For this one, tickets must be purchased in advance on the museum [website](https://boros-collection.com/en/book-ticket).** Spots are limited, so grab your ticket now if you think you'll be interested. Book for: Language: English Date: 23.08.2026 Time: 13:30–15:00 See you there!
Drawing Cafe [#35] Coffee & Sketching in Berlin
Sun, Aug 30, 9:00 AMWe meet and sketch each other in Berlin. This is just an art gym that we also exercise our social skills. Afterwards usually we go for lunch as a group. **How Does It Work?** This event is simple, we meet and sketch each other doing portraits. Most of the participants use pencils or watercolors. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. **Structure** A. Warmup Phase: We pose to each other for 1 minute. B. Main Phase: We pose to each other for 10 minutes. C. Showcase Phase: We show some of the drawings we did to each other. **Who We Are** Creative Sessions is an art events group located in Berlin. **Is it Free?** The event is free of charge. It is advisable to get a drink though. This is a cafe, we need to have at least half of the people on each table with a drink. They accept only cash and most hot drinks cost from 2.50 to 3.50. **How to help or donate?** The event is provided for free but many people help this be a regular thing. We also need people to volunteer and help for minor tasks like the serving of the drinks or cleaning up. Just send us a message. If you want to donate and keep this event from happening, via Paypal to the host (Miltos) : https://ko-fi.com/miltosthings/ **Art Materials?** Bring your own art materials. **Our Instagram Profile** Follow us on instagram @icreativesessions Use the hashtag #icreativesessions on your post description there to find out drawings from the event!
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