Dear IWBie,
Every November there’s a moment when Berlin quietly switches the lights off on us. One day you’re having a Feierabend drink outside, and the next it’s pitch black at half four and the whole city seems to have agreed, without a word, to stay indoors until March.
We’d like to suggest an alternative.
This edition is our small act of resistance against hibernation. The real reason to get off the sofa is the agenda. There’s Berlin Science Week, Cirque du Soleil, a free pizza rave for charity, and much more. My personal favourite is Alceu Valença celebrating 80 years on stage with a show in Berlin. If you’ve never heard of him, take this as your homework: put on one of his songs and you’ll understand why every Brazilian in the room will be singing along, word for word.
We’ve also picked out the best conversations from the group, a few housing offers and some reading for those long, dark evenings.
Grab a scarf, grab a friend, and come out to play.
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:
🚗 Thinking of getting your German driving licence? These changes could come into force in 2027
👀 Here’s a rundown of all the changes coming to Germany this November
Sophie founded Easybeeberlin in 2020 for busy people with tiny gardens and big balcony dreams. With an art degree and horticulture training from Capel Manor (UK), she builds gardens that look gorgeous without the hard work.
Spring joy, planted now
Grey Berlin months? Plant your hope today. Sophie’s “bulb lasagne” packs a whole season of colour into a single pot.
You’ll need: tulip, daffodil and crocus bulbs (any Baumarkt or garden centre), a pot with drainage holes and compost.
How to layer it:
5 cm of compost, then tulips, pointy end up
5 cm of compost, then daffodils
5 cm of compost, then crocuses
Top with compost and water well
Why?
Crocuses bloom first, so they sit on top. Daffodils follow, and tulips close the show from the bottom. Each one gets its own space and its own moment, which is ideal for small balconies.
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👉 Week from November, the 09th to November 15th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:
🌻 Alceu Valença - 80 Sunflowers - Berlin. November, 13
💅 Calling all hotties and divas - F*ck the Internet Designers Pop up. November, 12
🍹 DIOSAS - Five goddesses. Five cocktails. One evening inspired by the myths, flavors, and spirit of Latin America. November, 14
🇪🇸 Spanish Food Fest Berlin. November, 15
🥂 R&B BRUNCH. November, 15
🔬 Berlin Science Week 2026. November, 10
🍝 TRUE ITALIAN PASTA WEEK 2026 BERLIN. November, 12
💃 LEARN CHOREOGRAPHY - DANCE CLASS. November, 09
🎪 Cirque du Soleil ALIZÉ. November, 12
🎧 Psychedelic Porn Funk Experience. November, 13
🍕 Free Pizza Rave for Charity by VERO. November, 13
🇵🇱 City Dinner | A Taste of Poznań. November, 11
🎲 Offline Games Night. November, 12
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:
❤️🩹 “PREGNANCY LOSS”
💌 “A little love story, a big move & the famous Anmeldung struggle”
🎓 “I’m considering a career change and thinking about starting a 3-year Ausbildung Ergotherapie here in Berlin.”
🔎 “Recommend good gynecologist who accepts public insurance and who takes new patients.”
🤔 “Do you have that ONE thing you’ve been putting off for so long that it’s almost ridiculous?”
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:
