Week 30 in Berlin: JUL 21-27, 2025
Social Butterfly Club, Rooftop Open-Air Concert, Volunteering, Meditative Workshop, BVG Depot Tours, CSD 2025 - Christopher Street Day, Federal Police Orchestra
Hello my dear social butterflies! 🦋
This week, I spent 48 hours without running water—no warning, no backup plan, and definitely no drinking water stored. That’s when I realized: I’m not prepared for emergencies.
How about you? If the water stopped tomorrow, would you be ready?
Let’s talk about it—reply to this email or join the conversation in the Club.
And speaking of being ready:
🎉 The Social Butterfly Club is opening its doors—earlier than expected!
You can now join at the special founding rate of €14.95/month and be part of our growing Berlin community.
Just in time, too—next week’s forecast? Rain, nearly every day.
But I’ve lined up some beautiful events to lift your spirits: open-air concerts on rooftops and palace grounds, hand-picked meetups, and little sparks of inspiration to get you through the drizzle.
Lots of love,
Julia 💙
Social Butterfly Club
🦋 Social Butterfly News
🦋 The Social Butterfly Club is now open – and you’re invited!
Berlin can be a lonely place. That’s why I created the Social Butterfly Club – a cozy, vibrant online community where we turn strangers into familiar faces and spontaneous adventures into lasting memories. Whether you're new in town or just tired of doing everything alone: this is your invitation to join something truly special.
✨ As a founding member, you get access to:
Our growing digital space for Berlin’s kindest adventurers
All meetups, bucket lists & challenges
A supportive community board to ask questions & share tips
And of course: the chance to help shape it from the very start!
💸 Founding members get a special launch price of only 14,95€/month (instead of 29,90€) – for as long as you stay.
Let’s make Berlin feel like home — together.
👉 Become a founding member now
🦋 What is the Social Butterfly Club
The Social Butterfly Club is a Berlin-based community for people who want to explore the city — and meet others while doing it. It’s for the curious, the kind, the shy-but-trying, the socially tired, the socially excited, the “I just moved here,” and the “I’ve been here forever but want something new.”
We meet online and offline to share tips, attend events together, and build small, meaningful connections.
No pressure. No posing. No awkward networking games. Just real people, real city, real life.
🦋 Upcoming Social Butterfly Meetups
JUL 21: 🦋 New in Berlin – Social Butterfly Welcome Meetup https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/social-butterfly-radar/events/308586887/
JUL 23: 🥂 Julia’s Salon https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/social-butterfly-radar/events/308411577/
JUL 27: 🧟 Screen-Zombies in the Park - Tiergarten https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/social-butterfly-radar/events/308535522/
JUL 30: 🥂 Julia’s Salon https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/social-butterfly-radar/events/308411578/
AUG 04: 🦋 New in Berlin – Social Butterfly Welcome Meetup https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/social-butterfly-radar/events/308581530/
AUG 06: 🥂 Julia’s Salon https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/social-butterfly-radar/events/308411579/
AUG 13: 🥂 Julia’s Salon https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/social-butterfly-radar/events/308411580/
AUG 14: 🎉 3 Years Anniversary of Social Butterfly Radar https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/social-butterfly-radar/events/308569237/
Events
Summer-Open-Air "Sky Sounds"
📅 Monday, JUL 21
🕰️ 7pm
📍 THF Tower, Tempelhofer Damm 45, 12101 Berlin (Maps)
🎟️ FREE
Experience magical summer nights at the THF TOWER rooftop during the open-air festival at Tempelhof Airport! Enjoy eclectic beats by DJ Femalemacho and a powerful live show by Rag Doll, taking you back to the roaring 1920s with jazzy flair and vintage soul. Sip chilled drinks with a view, explore the “Ready for Take-Off” exhibition, and dance into the sunset. Entry is free – the vibes are unforgettable.
💁♀️ Rooftop Concerts are simply the best thing in the world. I cannot not share it.
Food for thought: Volunteering, how to make your time count
📅 Wednesday, JUL 23
🕰️ 7pm
📍 Monbijoupark (Maps)
🎟️ FREE
Join us for a cozy picnic in Monbijou Park as we explore the theme of giving time — and how volunteering might be one of the most impactful ways to do good. Over food and drink, we’ll discuss local opportunities, compare impact, and reflect on how we can use our time meaningfully.
Everyone’s welcome, no prior knowledge required. Just bring snacks, something to sit on, and if you like, a story or idea to share. Let’s explore effective altruism — one bite at a time.
💁♀️ Some time back, I got asked about volunteering. This would be a good place to start.
https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/food-for-thought-exploring-ea/events/308396135/
Forgotten Memories of Water
📅 Thursday, JUL 24
🕰️ 7pm
📍 Torstraße 95, 10119 Berlin (Maps)
🎟️ Donations welcome
Step into a gentle space where breath, sound, and poetic prompts guide you beyond logic and into intuitive creation. In this meditative workshop, we’ll explore the threshold between memory and imagination — uncovering the stories and sensations that quietly live within. No experience is needed; just bring your curiosity, a pen, and an open heart. Let breath be your compass, poetry your path, and your inner voice the guide.
💁♀️ Cozy Koalas unite for this self-care moment of the week!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forgotten-memories-of-water-tickets-1461623167239
BVG Depot Tours in Köpenick
📅 Saturday, JUL 26
🕰️ 11am-5pm - The tours start on the half and full hour.
📍 Betriebshof Köpenick, Charlottenstraße 25, 12557 Berlin (Maps) Entrance from Charlottenstraße
🎟️ 2/1€
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of Berlin’s iconic yellow trams and buses? Join a guided tour through the BVG depot in Köpenick and dive into the fascinating world of public transport. From historic vehicles to modern operations, you’ll get rare insights, fun facts, and a peek into the machinery that keeps the city moving. Perfect for curious minds and transport nerds alike!
💁♀️ Curious Chameleons, prick up your ears: Your favorite transport system is offering a look behind the scenes.
Christopher Street Day 2025
📅 Saturday, JUL 26
🕰️ 12pm
📍 Start: Leipziger Straße/Spittelmarkt, End: Brandenburg Gate
🎟️ FREE
Get ready for Berlin’s loudest, proudest, and most colorful parade! CSD Berlin is more than just a party — it’s a vibrant celebration of love, diversity, and equality. With dazzling floats, booming beats, and thousands of people marching through the city, this iconic event brings together the LGBTQIA+ community and allies from around the world. Don’t forget your sunscreen, glitter, and water bottle — it's going to be a wild ride! 🏳️🌈
💁♀️ A must go for new-Berliners, for all party peacocks and supporters of the cause.
https://www.visitberlin.de/de/event/christopher-street-day-2025
Melodies in the castle - The Federal Police Orchestra plays for a good cause
📅 Sunday, JUL 27
🕰️ 11am-1pm
📍 Charlottenburg Castle, Spandauer Damm 10-22, 14059 Berlin (Maps)
🎟️ 27,82€ (Get Tickets)
Join us on July 27, 2025, for Melodies in the Castle – a special benefit concert in the stunning Orangery of Charlottenburg Palace. Performed by the Federal Police Orchestra, this matinée supports Lions Quest, a program empowering young people with essential life skills for over 30 years.
Enjoy a rich musical journey through classical, swing, and modern pop – presented by three unique ensembles: Harmonie, Trombone Quartet, and Sax & Drums. Secure your ticket and spend a meaningful morning filled with music, elegance, and purpose.
💁♀️ This is so cringe that I had to share it. I still think the event could be a bummer and the Charlottenburg castle is always worth a visit anyways.
Discussion
Are you attending any of the events? Feel free to drop me a note how you like it!