{"title": "„Mein Leben im Kosmonautenanzug“", "start": "2026-10-29T15:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-29T17:00:00+01:00", "place": "Helle Panke e.V.", "address": "Kopenhagener Straße 76, 10437 Berlin", "price": "2 €", "price_from": "2.00", "price_to": "2.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/gdr", "literature/book-presentation"], "description": "Helle Panke e.V. – Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Berlin hosts a talk with author Sanne Krug about her book „Mein Leben im Kosmonautenanzug\". Born in Thuringia in 1966 and working there as a teacher, she shares experiences she shared with millions of citizens of the GDR: a life between prefab housing and demolition sheds, in which she fashioned an invisible cosmonaut suit against ideological co-optation. The conversation is moderated by Karlen Vesper. Admission costs 2 €. (Title remains „Mein Leben im Kosmonautenanzug\".)", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/mein-leben-im-kosmonautenanzug-22786/", "official_url": "https://www.helle-panke.de/de/topic/3.termine.html?id=4111", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ef40c60503f20d4fd10ec2117840ccee0bf22bf8553c3148870def46097dee5d-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-29T15:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-29T17:00:00+01:00", "place": "Helle Panke e.V.", "address": "Kopenhagener Straße 76, 10437 Berlin", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Zwischen Sturm und Stille", "start": "2026-10-30T19:30:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Dorotheenstädtische Buchhandlung", "address": "Turmstraße 5, 10559 Berlin", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/germany/left-wing-militancy/raf", "literature/biography/autobiography"], "description": "A reading and conversation held at a bookshop in Moabit. Astrid Proll presents her autobiography »Zwischen Sturm und Stille. Wie ich der RAF entkam«, moderated by Phillip Heinisch. As a founding member of the Red Army Fraction, she looks back on her life: beginnings, going underground, imprisonment and a new start. Admission is free, with registration by phone given.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/zwischen-sturm-und-stille-14546/", "official_url": "https://www.dorotheenstaedtische.de/event/zwischen-sturm-und-stille/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f5448abba9c42467d80fb5339c93b413f30174adfe05dc8fccfac44861e93bcb-600.webp"}, {"title": "Wir sind anders! Wie die DDR Frauen bis heute prägt", "start": "2026-11-12T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Forum Willy Brandt Berlin", "address": "Behrenstraße 15, 10117 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/gdr"], "description": "A reading and conversation about the book „Wir sind anders!\" by Annette Schuhmann. The historian from the Leibniz Centre for Contemporary History in Potsdam portrays 13 East German women – artists as well as workers, scientists as well as activists – and shows how memories, ruptures and origins continue to have an effect 35 years after reunification. Elke Sasse and Petra Steffan moderate, and the bookshop „Buchfink\" joins in with a book table. A joint event by the Willy-Brandt-Haus Lübeck with the women's office of the city of Lübeck and the equal opportunities office of the city of Wismar; registration is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/wir-sind-anders-wie-die-ddr-frauen-bis-heute-pragt-29696/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c043b0c81e463db7c6232d9d1fa42cd5d53dfe0fa7bf9cda497949bc2c8d2088-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Auf der Schotterpiste der Geschichte 4: Utopischer Überschuss", "start": "2026-11-01T18:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Deutsches Theater", "address": "Schumannstraße 13a, 10117 Berlin", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/fiction/science-fiction", "history/gdr"], "description": "\"Utopischer Überschuss: Zukunftserzählungen der DDR-Literatur\" is a talk event in the theater's Rangfoyer. It is devoted to East German science fiction, which served as a niche where the present was hidden in the future and grievances were named in veiled terms. The guests are Dr. Karlheinz Steinmüller, a physicist, philosopher and futurologist, and Dietmar Dath, an author and journalist; moderation is by Fabian Raith. The discussion asks how GDR science fiction imagined the future, what image of humanity it created, and which ideas survived after reunification. Admission is free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/auf-der-schotterpiste-der-geschichte-4-utopischer-uberschuss-16701/", "official_url": "https://www.deutschestheater.de/programm/produktionen/auf-der-schotterpiste-der-geschichte-utopischer-ueberschuss", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fc5c2ecaa26477b4abaf702a62d55bafe5cba3f71174a147e7d5183ce2ab3391-600.webp"}, {"title": "Utopischer Überschuss: Zukunftserzählungen der DDR-Literatur", "start": "2026-11-01T18:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Deutsches Theater", "address": "Schumannstraße 13a, 10117 Berlin", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/fiction/science-fiction", "history/gdr"], "description": "A talk in the DT Kontext series at the Deutsches Theater's Rangfoyer about science fiction literature of the GDR. The guests are Dr. Karlheinz Steinmüller, a physicist, philosopher and futurologist, and Dietmar Dath, an author and journalist, moderated by Fabian Raith. It asks how GDR science fiction imagined the future, what image of humanity it designed, and what became of those ideas after reunification. SciFi there served as a niche where the present was hidden in the future and shortcomings were named in veiled terms. Admission is free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/utopischer-uberschuss-zukunftserzahlungen-der-ddr-literatur-4399/", "official_url": "https://www.deutschestheater.de/programm/produktionen/auf-der-schotterpiste-der-geschichte-utopischer-ueberschuss", "image": ""}, {"title": "Lesung mit Bundeskanzlerin a. D. Dr. Angela Merkel", "start": "2026-11-10T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "BuchBox! Kiezbuchhandlung", "address": "Lettestraße 5, 10437 Berlin", "price": "52 €", "price_from": "52.00", "price_to": "52.00", "tickets_url": "https://tickets.kbb.eu/hkw.webshop/webticket/bestseatselect?eventId=17278", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/gdr", "literature/memoir"], "description": "The sold-out reading with Angela Merkel, German Chancellor from 2005 to 2021, centres on her memoir \"Freiheit\", which she wrote together with her long-time adviser Beate Baumann. In it she looks back on her life in two German states, from childhood and studies in the GDR to the year 1989 and her meetings with the most powerful people in the world. After the reading, the book can be bought and signed live on the day of the signing session, while free tickets are available. The event is a cooperation between BUCHBOX!, Kiepenheuer & Witsch and the HKW.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/lesung-mit-bundeskanzlerin-a-d-dr-angela-merkel-13444/", "official_url": "https://www.buchboxberlin.de/event-calendar/lesung-mit-bundeskanzlerin-d-dr-angela-merkel", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b57dc5412740faa14759cfb82ea6bda5421ddd6fc4ce5b9aa1631e59ba0d8ec0-600.webp"}, {"title": "Gudrun Bernhagen liest", "start": "2026-11-04T14:30:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Stadtteilzentrum PestalozziTreff", "address": "Pestalozzistraße 1A, 12623 Berlin", "price": "6 Euro inklusive Kaffeegedeck", "price_from": "6.00", "price_to": "6.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/postwar-germany", "literature/reading"], "description": "Gudrun Bernhagen reads excerpts from her novel \"Und ... und ... und ... kann ich gut\", which is about the childhood years of a girl from 1945 to 1952. She is accompanied musically by Adrian Wagner and Rudolf Bernhagen. Admission includes a coffee set, and registration is possible by phone at 56 58 69 20. The reading takes place at the Stadtteilzentrum „Pestalozzi-Treff\".", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/gudrun-bernhagen-liest-72804/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "„Lesbische Selbstbehauptung in der DDR“", "start": "2026-11-10T18:30:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Einblick ins Geheime - Ausstellung zum Stasi-Unterlagen-Archiv", "address": "Ruschestraße", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/queer/lesbian", "history/gdr"], "description": "A book presentation followed by a discussion devoted to the book „Lesbische Selbstbehauptung in der DDR“. Drawing on texts, interviews and archival material, author Dr. Teresa Tammer tells the life story of Karin Dauenheimer, who as a theologian, feminist, lesbian and single mother did not fit the expectations of state and society. Dauenheimer wrote for a feminist underground magazine and organized women's festivals that became a crucial impetus for the emergence of a GDR-wide lesbian movement, which put her under the surveillance of the State Security for years. The event is hosted by the Bundesarchiv – Stasi-Unterlagen-Archiv in cooperation with the Robert-Havemann-Gesellschaft e.V. and the Saxon Commissioner for the Reappraisal of the SED Dictatorship, with the author and the contemporary witness appearing in person.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/lesbische-selbstbehauptung-in-der-ddr-28579/", "official_url": "https://www.einblick-ins-geheime.de/termin/lesbische-selbstbehauptung-in-der-ddr-berlin-10-11-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a57c766cd14105a0a30a2f68bdafbb2960cec96aca57d799a41dcc27a27e4c3d-1200.webp"}, {"title": "\"Wassermilch und Spitzenwein\" - Eine Berliner Familiengeschichte", "start": "2026-11-12T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Flughafen Tempelhof", "address": "Platz der Luftbrücke 5 12101 Berlin", "price": "Kostenlose Tickets!", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.de/e/elshan-ghasimi-reinterpretation-des-radif-dastgah-e-chahargah-tickets-1997393231925", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/nazi-era", "literature/memoir"], "description": "A reading with Irene Bindel from her autobiographical book “Wassermilch und Spitzenwein”. The author, born in Berlin in 1938 as the daughter of a Jewish father, tells of her childhood in the National Socialist era, of persecution and her father having to go into hiding, and of the new beginning after 1945, shaped by encounters with the American occupiers. Afterwards she speaks about her personal experiences and answers questions from the audience, with the evening guided by the historian Irmgard Zündorf. The event takes place as part of Berlin Freedom Week.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/wassermilch-und-spitzenwein-eine-berliner-familiengeschichte-12669/", "official_url": "https://www.thf-berlin.de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/veranstaltung/berlin-freedom-week-wassermilch-und-spitzenwein", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1bd42dba9ff116a9bb9215b6baddb856dfb97bdac374c2e5ad20bf6614941769-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Transformationszeit: Fantasie gegen Realität …", "start": "2026-11-11T18:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Ephraim-Palais", "address": "Poststraße 16, 10178 Berlin", "price": "Regulär: 10 Euro, Ermäßigt: 6 Euro", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/gdr", "literature"], "description": "A conversation about life and writing in East and West Berlin, the final installment of the series „Transformationszeit“. Katja Oskamp, a writer born in East Berlin and author of „Marzahn, mon amour“ and „Die vorletzte Frau“, and West Berlin author Björn Kuhligk, known for „Überall Nachbarn“ and „Berlin-Beschimpfung“, join moderator Marion Brasch to discuss inventing reality. They explore how everyday life and social conditions shape writing, what artistic freedoms existed on either side of the Wall, and what changed after 1989. The talk takes place in the salon on the ground floor and lasts one hour and thirty minutes.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/transformationszeit-fantasie-gegen-realitat-11821/", "official_url": "https://www.berlin.museum/veranstaltungen/transformationszeit-fantasie-gegen-realitaet", "image": "https://noky.io/images/09af503cac5f68817fe03a2a5975b32abb478c6644eab9d240ec33d10e0388f3-600.webp"}, {"title": "„Ihr löscht das Feuer mit Benzin“ – Die Tagebücher Wolf Biermanns", "start": "2026-11-12T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer", "address": "", "price": "kostenfrei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.de/e/elshan-ghasimi-reinterpretation-des-radif-dastgah-e-chahargah-tickets-1997393231925", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/gdr", "literature/diary"], "description": "A book presentation for „„Ihr löscht das Feuer mit Benzin“ – Die Tagebücher Wolf Biermanns“, presenting excerpts from the diaries of the singer-songwriter. The historian Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk, a friend of Biermann's, is publishing them on the 50th anniversary of Biermann's expatriation and his 90th birthday, and presents the book together with co-editor Arno Polzin. The conversation is moderated by Doris Liebermann. The event takes place in the visitor centre of the Berlin Wall Memorial, is free of charge, and registration is requested.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/ihr-loscht-das-feuer-mit-benzin-die-tagebucher-wolf-biermann-30517/", "official_url": "https://www.stiftung-berliner-mauer.de/de/gedenkstaette-berliner-mauer/besuch/programm/ihr-loescht-das-feuer-mit-benzin-die-tagebuecher-wolf?date=2026-11-12T19%3A00%3A00%2B0100", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fd51ab9ebb625aac48d5c9324abb9cadaaed9006a4752eaf0a8c6ffb77a95141-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Lesebühne: „Lesbische Selbstbehauptung in der DDR“", "start": "2026-11-10T18:30:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-10T20:00:00+01:00", "place": "Ehemalige Stasi-Zentrale (Haus 22)", "address": "Ruschestraße 103 10365 Berlin", "price": "Der Eintritt ist frei.", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/stefan-juergens-bram-stokers-dracula/?source=bde", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/queer/lesbian", "history/gdr"], "description": "A book presentation and discussion with a conversation afterward. Drawing on texts, interviews and archival material, Dr. Teresa Tammer tells the life story of Karin Dauenheimer, who as a theologian, feminist, lesbian and single mother did not conform to the expectations of state and society, wrote for a feminist underground magazine, and organized women's festivals that became a crucial impulse for the emergence of a GDR-wide lesbian movement, placing her under the Stasi's surveillance for years. The author and the contemporary witness appear together on stage. The event is part of the Lesebühne series.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/lesebuhne-lesbische-selbstbehauptung-in-der-ddr-20460/", "official_url": "https://www.bundesarchiv.de/themen-entdecken/vor-ort-entdecken/veranstaltungen/termin/lesbische-selbstbehauptung-in-der-ddr-berlin-10-11-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8fe597a19a39d627d5e9ab2974a8b5a765b22cc9d667819f651f6503f61ca7d4-600.webp"}, {"title": "Interaktive Lesung: Drei Frauen sprechen über gelebte Wege. Echt, authentisch und Mut gebend.", "start": "2026-11-06T18:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-06T20:00:00+01:00", "place": "Pax Blu Café", "address": "Knobelsdorffstraße 47, 14059 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature"], "description": "An interactive reading followed by a discussion at the Pax Blu Café. Three authors read from their books about lived paths: Mareen Behrendt-Deter from „Geschenke aus dem Nichts“ about more ease in life after a great loss, Marion Antonidis from „Steh auf mein Mädchen“ about a near-death experience, and Ines Rosika Werner from „Liebe ist Alles“ about life after her mother's suicide. Real, authentic and encouraging.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/interaktive-lesung-drei-frauen-sprechen-uber-gelebte-wege-ec-28518/", "official_url": "https://www.paxblu-cafe.com/events/interaktive-lesung-drei-frauen-sprechen-ueber-gelebte-wege-echt-authentisch-und-mut-gebend/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d8ce992a6e916b60f3d3c217fb167834ec95284951415ddc8ed118604c414011-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Geschichten aus der Klimazukunft – Teilnehmende der Kreativen Schreibwerkstatt lesen ihre Texte", "start": "2026-11-03T18:30:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek", "address": "Grunewaldstraße 3, 12165 Berlin", "price": "frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/fiction/science-fiction", "nature/climate/climate-change"], "description": "Participants of the Creative Writing Workshop run by the Steglitz-Zehlendorf adult education centre read their own texts under the title „Geschichten aus der Klimazukunft“ at the Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek. Together with the author and editor Katrin Imma Deibert and science journalist Antonia Rötger, they explored in writing what our future might feel like. In lively texts they tell of adapting and rebelling, of longing and desire, of leaving and arriving. Admission is free and no registration is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/geschichten-aus-der-klimazukunft-teilnehmende-der-kreativen-57693/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7b66f2695c14bc7ed2ba482f0c2f9b66c1ad207e71f1e807077b401243d63ecb-1200.webp"}]}