Dear IWBie,
Yes, we went quiet last week. No, we didn’t ghost you.
We were a little busy trying to save democracy in Brazil. Between election day, group chats on fire and refreshing results well past midnight Berlin time, there wasn’t much of us left to write a newsletter.
Now we’re back.
So, what ‘s inside? Gen Z taking to the streets across Germany and the very German ritual of “burping” your flat every single day (it’s called Lüften, and no, November is not an excuse). On the event’s side, it’s a week of candles and colour: Día de los Muertos dinners, Diwali lights, tango nights and a Drag Festival.
Every edition of this newsletter is made by a small team of immigrant women in our free time, between day jobs, German classes and, apparently, the occasional presidential election. If IWB has ever saved you a Google search, found you a room or simply made Berlin feel a bit smaller, a coffee’s worth of support keeps us going.
Until next week, open a window, light a candle and enjoy.
With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖
As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:
🤔 New York vs. Berlin: What does life look like when you become a parent?
🎓 Airbnb and Berlin university relaunch student housing bursary
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👉 Week from November, the 02nd to November 08th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:
🚶♀️Reflection Walk & Talk. November, 02
💜 DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS. November, 02
💀 Dinner With The Dead: A Día de Los Muertos Table. November, 05
🩸 Bloody Brilliant: Art & Science of What Runs Through Us - a unique workshop that brings art and science together. November, 05
🇵🇸 PALESTINE CINEMA DAYS – Around the World 2026. November, 02
🪔 Diwali, a festival of lights in the heart of Berlin. November, 07
🌹 La Viruta Berlin 2026 - Grande Milongas and Tango University with Horacio Godoy. November, 05
🍓 FRUIT SALON, Berlin’s newest literature and arts event. November, 05
🐰 ¡Wepa! Bunny • Badehaus. November, 07
🎸 The Early Days • Throwback Indie Party • Lido. November, 06
🌌 BODY OF WORK is delighted to partner with Berlin Science Week for an immersive exhibition of works using sensory technology. November, 04
🍋 LEMON COLLAGES — ART VERNISSAGE. An exhibition celebrating creativity through the eyes of a wonderful artist. November, 04
🏳️🌈 The LGBTQIA* Winterdays are back at Nollendorfplatz, kicking off Christmas Avenue. November, 07
👑 Berlin’s Drag Festival returns with international stars, Berlin talent, live entertainment, and queer creators. November, 08
IWB, with +41k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:
⚖️ “Advice or experiences regarding the legal process for a case of digitale Nachstellung”
👀 German TELC b1 exam - “I just want to connect with some people here who has recently given exam and already passed”
🍽️ “A question for Berlin food lovers: What makes a meal feel truly special?”
✍️ “I have a question regarding your experiences with universities or study in general”
🔎 “Can someone please recommend a place in Berlin I can donate my belongings to?”
🤘 Emma is “looking for concert friends for rock/alternative/electronic gigs”
🩰 “Can anyone recommend a dance school ideally in fhain but pberg/mitte works?”
🤖 “I’m looking for recommendations for a good online course in AI engineering”
We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard task, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:
