Program archive

Reading & Discussion

The Indigo Press, MÄRZ Verlag and Katharina Volckmer invite you to a special evening celebrating the launch of "Calls May Be Recorded for Training and Monitoring Purposes"!

This highly anticipated novel has already captured readers in Brazil, France and Germany, with translations forthcoming in multiple languages, reflecting its universal themes and sharp wit. Originally written in English we are excited to celebrate the English book launch!

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Reading

Join the BKS Book Club for a presentation of works created during our first ever Creative Writing Workshop led by acclaimed Berlin-based Croatian author Ivana Sajko. Readings and discussion will take place in "our common language", these days known as Bosnian/Croatian/Montenegrin/Serbian. The exact programme will be published closer to the date.

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Cross disciplinary performances

KROSS COLLECTIVE presents: CONVERGENCE VII, an evening of immersive performances exploring dialogues between sound, text, and visuals.

We warmly welcome you to our seventh edition, where we have curated a selection of innovative experimental artists working across disciplines. Come by and experience boundary pushing art & performances!

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Reading & Discussion with Najlaa Eltom and Ibrahim Izzeldeen

"Najlaa’s gift is bringing people together, cutting through hidden distances, and transforming them into an inviting space." – Marwa Zein (curator)

Exactly two years after the outbreak of war in Sudan—a conflict largely overlooked by international media—poet and writer Najlaa Eltom invites us to reflect, reconnect, and engage critically. Through dialogue and poetry, she explores the shifting realities of Sudan and the struggles and resilience of the Sudanese people. Rather than viewing this war as an isolated event, Eltom invites us to critically reread the conflict as part of a broader imperial play; one where local struggles, regional ambitions, and global power interests interact in complex ways.

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talk series in discussion form

Kilmé is a monthly talk series dedicated to Palestinian artists, intellectuals, and academics; a platform to present their work and speak about subjects that are important to them. Kilmé means word in Arabic. The organizers are dedicated to presenting palestinian voices in all of their diversity and creativity, thus contributing to the cultural landscape of Berlin, a city with the largest Palestinian population in Europe.

In the April issue of kilmé talks, Bashir Bashir will be the guest. The evening will be moderated by Tyme Khleifi and Michael Barenboim.

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Variety Show

Poetic Hafla (arab. for party) is an event series that focusses on presenting middle eastern/mediterranian artists based in Berlin.

The main idea of the Poetic Hafla is creating a place to experiment and
to share ideas. This idea is complemented with many artistic forms of
expression: readings, music, stand-up comedy, and performances.

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Literary Reading with Ioana Cristina Casapu

"Girl, Show Me That Body (of Work)" is a literary and performance event series centering FLINTA* authors with migration backgrounds in Berlin. It promotes inclusion and diversity in literature, making marginalized voices visible. Through readings, literary performances, and discussions at Lettrétage, the project fosters dialogue on identity, migration, and gender equality. In collaboration with organizations reaching underrepresented communities, it uses literature as a tool for sociopolitical activism, cultural exchange, and community engagement with new audiences.

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