{"title": "34. Open Mike", "start": "2026-11-14T11:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "PopUp Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek", "address": "Eva-Mamlok-Platz 1, 10961 Berlin", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry"], "description": "The 34. Open Mike is a competition for young literature in which twelve finalists read their texts throughout the day. Out of more than 500 submissions, four poetry and eight prose texts have been nominated, and each participant has 15 minutes to convince the audience and jury. The jury of Daniel Falb, Martina Hefter, Ruth Klinkenberg and Sasha Marianna Salzmann selects three winners and awards a total of 7,500 euros; the friends of the ZLB also present an audience prize consisting of a later reading at the Zentral- und Landesbibliothek Berlin. The award ceremony takes place in the evening, and admission is free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/34-open-mike-9097/", "official_url": "https://www.hausfuerpoesie.org/de/programm/34-open-mike-wettbewerb-fuer-junge-literatur", "image": "https://noky.io/images/59e6bb5e13cca63b89eeeda0a1713dc285cdf0836d456da661d836c921b5a989-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-14T11:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "PopUp Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek", "address": "Eva-Mamlok-Platz 1, 10961 Berlin", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "34. Open Mike", "start": "2026-11-13T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "PopUp Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek", "address": "Eva-Mamlok-Platz 1, 10961 Berlin", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature"], "description": "The 34. Open Mike is a reading and talk in which former finalists of the competition read from their debut books. 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Ortwin Bader-Iskraut presents the slam at Kulturhaus Karlshorst for the 93rd time. Those who want to take part can spontaneously sign up at the box office until 18:45; if more than three people register, lots are drawn. The evening also features a guest appearance by the band SIND, which has Karlshorst roots and a connection to the Kalleslam.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/poetry-slam-90827/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/456f495c46fe39c256f2381f41a090368e07ef74bedd648319c58226482d28e5-600.webp"}, {"title": "Arno Zillmers Open Mic", "start": "2026-11-04T20:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "WABE (Interimsspielstätte)", "address": "Schönfließer Straße 7 10439 Berlin", "price": "5 € (Abendkasse, kein Vorverkauf)", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music"], "description": "\"Arno Zillmers Open Mic\" is a music show with an open stage at WABE Berlin: idols and talents – a stage for musicians, word artists and performers, bringing together experienced artists and emerging talent. Behind the series is the musician Arno Zillmer, who hosts the evening as its moderator. Month after month, talented, energetic artists, young or young at heart, take the stage to win over the audience; whoever wins the most hearts becomes the act of the month. The audience decides, and the December grand finale chooses the act of the year, who receives their own concert date at the WABE.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/arno-zillmers-open-mic-16779/", "official_url": "https://www.wabe-berlin.info/open-mic/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/958f17fe8d620ca43b706bacff6bc29623b45f4d672cdd361931fd90dd1a0e4d-600.webp"}, {"title": "The Fruit Salon Open Mic Night", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "The Hoxton Hotel", "address": "Meinekestraße 18-19 10719 Berlin", "price": "€6-10", "price_from": "6.00", "price_to": "10.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry", "stage/performance-art"], "description": "FRUIT SALON is a new literature and arts event in Berlin, held quarterly in the Hoxton's Wintergarden, combining poetry open mic, interactive art salon, and quirky community space. It is hosted by award-winning writer and performer Demi Anter. Eight open mic slots of five minutes each are available, alongside audience games and prizes and an art raffle featuring ceramics, jewelry, and books benefiting Unterschlupf e.V. Contributions in any language are welcome, from page poetry to spoken word—only AI-generated writing is excluded.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/the-fruit-salon-open-mic-night-90903/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/803521862535078b77b2d31e2c54d32653dff8050052f404a41b8e7e59b02b90-2000.webp"}, {"title": "HEIPowered Startup Pitch Competition", "start": "2026-11-08T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T12:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/business/entrepreneurship/startups", "science/science-policy"], "description": "At the HEIPowered Startup Pitch Competition, five promising startups pitch their innovative solutions to real-world challenges to a jury. The event is run by the EIT Higher Education Initiative and EIT Urban Mobility. The winners can take home a prize of up to €15,000 – five startups, three winners, one stage. Attendees can experience the excitement of live pitches and discover groundbreaking new ventures.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/heipowered-startup-pitch-competition-72458/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/heipowered-startup-pitch-competition", "image": ""}, {"title": "Open Studio", "start": "2026-11-15T11:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-15T13:30:00+01:00", "place": "Malsalon", "address": "Knaackstraße 80, 10435 Berlin", "price": "EUR 39–169", "price_from": "39.00", "price_to": "169.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting"], "description": "The Open Studio is an open studio session at the Malsalon with no set theme and no step-by-step instructions. You bring your own creative project and work quietly on a canvas, sketchbook or collage. The artist Michel accompanies the session, answers questions and gives feedback and impulses when needed. The format takes place once a month, and the groups are deliberately kept small so there is plenty of room for exchange.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/open-studio-40496/", "official_url": "https://malsalon.de/workshopsall/open-studio-5/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7aadaed71919994b0f5a2b89de0877dedbfa51e4c40204ddf7a898dddf45f46e-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Mete-Ekşi-Preis 2026 – Preisverleihung", "start": "2026-11-14T00:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Rathaus Charlottenburg", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/racism/anti-racism"], "description": "The Mete-Ekşi-Preis is being awarded for the 35th time in 2026, honouring individuals, groups and institutions working in Berlin for peaceful coexistence among children and young people. At its heart are projects aimed at children and young people or initiated and shaped by them, standing up for a city free of racism and other forms of discrimination. The Mete-Ekşi-Fonds invites guests to the award ceremony at Rathaus Charlottenburg, with total prize money of 3,000 €. Taking part sends an important signal for peaceful togetherness among all of Berlin's children and young people.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/mete-eksi-preis-2026-preisverleihung-94583/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e0f8dc296ce04a2342fb4c7a62189f300350152ced3bad9e76184f93601cdf48-600.webp"}, {"title": "»Offene Bühne Rezitation« – Rezitationsabend", "start": "2026-11-13T18:30:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-13T20:00:00+01:00", "place": "Interkulturanstalten Westend e.V.", "address": "Ulmenallee 35, 14050 Berlin", "price": "Eintritt frei, Spende für die Interkulturanstalten Westend e.V. erwünscht", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry"], "description": "»Offene Bühne Rezitation« is a recitation evening to which the Freunde der Rezitation invite the public for the second time. The programme is hosted by Jürgen Ebbing, Hayriye Yerlikaya-Manzel and David Conlin. Poems by Goethe, Gernhardt, Ringelnatz, Erhardt, Kaléko and others are recited, ranging from the present day back to the classics – sometimes funny, sometimes loud, then quiet, tender or also sad. Those who would like to recite their own favourite poem are asked to register in good time.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/offene-buhne-rezitation-rezitationsabend-94480/", "official_url": "https://interkulturanstalten.de/events/offene-buehne-rezitation-2026-11-13/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e92e73664c00b220d629988ec4a800280ff63be3d2ece6ec36ecda238c3f58eb-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Freihafen – offene Lesebühne", "start": "2026-11-16T20:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Zinema", "address": "Bergstraße 2, 10115 Berlin", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry"], "description": "Freihafen is an open reading stage featuring poems and stories, presented by TINTENSCHIFF. Each evening has a theme, and on 16 November 2026 it is „Blau“. Everyone is welcome who enjoys writing and reading, simply listening, or discussing the texts. Reading time is limited to ten minutes, with time before and after for conversation in a cosy atmosphere.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/freihafen-offene-lesebuhne-33405/", "official_url": "http://www.tintenschiff.de/Freihafen.html", "image": ""}, {"title": "Open Mic L J Fox", "start": "2026-11-12T20:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-12T23:30:00+01:00", "place": "Madame Claude", "address": "Lübbener Straße 19", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word", "music"], "description": "Open Mic L J Fox is a long-running open stage for music and spoken word in Berlin-Kreuzberg, in the cozy basement of the bar Madame Claude. All genres, poetry, performers and listeners, professionals and beginners are welcome. After the on-stage sign-up there is a DJ set in the bar. There is no competition — anything is possible!", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/open-mic-l-j-fox-16309/", "official_url": "https://www.instagram.com/openmicljfox/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0a56c2e8ac4c2ac2faf490ee117156f7cb1fec59fbf36722cbc46519e7acbd95-600.webp"}, {"title": "Verleihung des Berliner Verlagspreis 2026", "start": "2026-11-15T11:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Deutsches Theater", "address": "Schumannstraße 13a, 10117 Berlin", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/publishing"], "description": "The award ceremony of the Berliner Verlagspreis 2026 honours publishers whose publications stand out from the mainstream of the Berlin publishing landscape. The prize has been awarded since 2018 jointly by the Berlin Senate Departments for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises and for Culture and Social Cohesion, funded by the European Union. The Great Berlin Publisher's Prize worth 26,000 euros and two prizes of 15,000 euros each will be awarded, while three further shortlisted publishers receive 4,000 euros each. The event will be moderated by Knut Elstermann.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/verleihung-des-berliner-verlagspreis-2026-4419/", "official_url": "https://www.deutschestheater.de/programm/produktionen/default-7b3054fd1806276ed494bb1cb15d9a09", "image": ""}]}