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C A S I N O
https://t.me/casinoagainstallodds
anticapitalist, collective café and bar for social medicine
antikapitalistisches, kollektives café und bar für sozialmedizin
café y bar colectivo, anticapitalista y de medicina social
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C A S I N O for S O C I A L M E D I C I N E
⌹ ⌻ ⌺ E V E N T S ⌹ ⌻ ⌺
JULY 2025
cafe and bar opened Wednesdays to Saturdays 12:00 till 24:00
(access details at the bottom of the page)
❤ marks ASMR [Anarchist School of Medicine and Repair] offerings, all free
Wednesday 2.7.
2-4pm
❤ Health consulting with a medical student Taso
> Your friendly general practitioner. If you need a general check up, help navigating the health care system in Germany, or support connecting your physical symptoms to other aspects of your life, Taso is here for you.
Free. Mutual aid. Taso speaks German, English and Greek
3-6pm
❤ The Hologram protocol
> Try out The Hologram, a peer-to-peer health monitoring protocol practiced from couches all over the world. Three non-expert participants create a three-dimensional “hologram” of a fourth participant’s physical, psychological and social health, and each becomes, the focus of three other people’s care in an expanding network. Find our more at thehologram.xyz. Come by by 4pm for a chance to take part!
Free. Mutual aid. Facilitated by Ele who speaks Italian, English, and German
7-10pm
BBK artists organizing in the face of state repression
> Discuss and plot together as artists and cultural workers in Berlin how to resist the pro-Palestinian repression of the state and its ministries.
Meetup
Thursday 3.7.
1-5pm
Kollektivbibliothek meets Casino
> Kollektivbibliothek is a living library with an intention to serve as a collective tool for the political imagination. Come meet us, help us catalogue, borrow books, hear about the project or chat over a coffee about the world. We like books and we like to conspire
Meetup
2-6pm
weekly Self-directed group art therapy
> self organised art therapy is an open space for painting, drawing, or any kind of crafty practice. Some materials will be brought, so you can just show up and explore your expression together with others in a quiet and cosy atmosphere. You don't have to be there the full time. It is hosted by Tchivett with the intention is to create a group that might evolve towrds a self organised collective. Drop in.
Free. Mutual aid. Tchivett speaks English, French and German
5-7pm
monthly Making a website help desk
> Do you wish to reach out to people, unmediated by billionaires and their algorithms? Come share and learn from Rain about how we can reclaim control of our online identities.
Free. Mutual aid
6-8pm
The Radical Domestic: Strategies and Symbols in Revolutionizing Craft
> Part free-school lecture on radical textiles, part sewing skill-share, part collective embroidery practice. Let’s make a radical textile together and talk through possibilities of crafts, code, and building new lexicons of resistance. All materials and instructions for stitching will be provided. Drop in possible
This is part one three session series on textiles, solidarity and protest starting (other sessions: July 10th and 18th)
Free. Peer education. Session conducted in English
8-10pm
monthly Kunstler/Kunstlerin
> A performance matinee for the in-progress, the funny, the heartwarming, the odd, the painfully human.
Suggested donation 5-10€
Friday 4.7.
3-5pm
❤️ The Hologram protocol
> Try out The Hologram, a peer-to-peer health monitoring protocol practiced from couches all over the world. Three non-expert participants create a three-dimensional “hologram” of a fourth participant’s physical, psychological and social health, and each becomes, the focus of three other people’s care in an expanding network. Find our more at thehologram.xyz. Come on time for a chance to take part!
Free. Mutual aid. Facilitated by Daniella who speaks English, Afrikaans, and a little bit of German
5-6pm
weekly NADA acupuncture
> NADA ear acupuncture is a simple method of treatment, where five small acupuncture needles are inserted on 5 points of the ear for ca 30mins. NADA acupuncture has a long history of being used to ease symptoms of substance withdrawal, as a support in traumatic situation, stress in general, and for various types of emotional disbalances
Mutual aid. 5-20€ sliding scale
Saturday 5.7.
12-2pm
weekly Beyond Non-Violent Communication
> When do words mediate? When do they manipulate? In these 8 sessions we explore, use, and critique the core concepts of non-violent communication: how it empowers, and how it silences and tone polices. We work together to (re)purpose these tools for liberation.
Free. Peer education
1-2.30pm
Mad and Disabled Pride means NO to Genocide!
> We are a network of disabled, Deaf, sick, neurodivergent and psychiatric survivor people for Palestinian liberation. We invite you to join our gathering prior to the Mad and Disability Pride Parade. How are disability and madness related to genocide and settler colonialism? What can we do to help stop the genocide in Gaza? We will share a speech that addresses these questions - a speech that we originally wanted to give at the Pride Parade. There will be room for discussion and materials for making banners. Afterwards those who want to join the Pride Parade (which start at 3pm) can head over there together.
Meetup. In English and German
[DE]
13:00-14:30
behindert und verrückt feiern heißt Nein zu Völkermord!
> Wir sind ein Netzwerk von behinderten, Tauben, kranken, neurodivergenten und Zwangspsychiatrie-erfahrenen Leuten für ein freies Palästina. Wir laden ein zu einem Treffen vor der "behindert und verrückt feiern Pride Parade Berlin". Wie sind Behinderung und Verrücktsein mit Genozid und Siedler-Kolonialismus verbunden? Was können wir tun, um den Genozid zu stoppen? Wir werden eine Rede mit euch teilen, die diese Fragen anspricht - eine Rede, die wir ursprünglich auf der Pride Parade halten wollen. Danach wollen wir mit euch darüber diskutieren. Es wird auch Materialien zum Banner-Basteln geben. Hinterher können alle, die zur Pride Parade (Start 15:00 Uhr) wollen, gemeinsam dorthin fahren.
Treffen. Auf Englisch und Deutsch
8-10pm
Bookworm’s date night
> Would you like to meet new people but don’t like talking about yourself? Do you like books? Three books will have their table booked with us tonight: Left Hand of Darkness (sci-fi by Ursula le Guin), Anarchist Communism (manifesto by Peter Kropotkin), and Bluets (poetry in prose by Maggie Nelson). You can join the book of your choice, and its other human friends, at the table. Special drink of the night: champagne (also non alc) with frozen strawberries 🥂
Free. Meetup
Sunday 6.7.
7-10pm
Presentación “Pobres porque quieren. Mitos de la desigualdad y la meritocracia” con su autor Max Jaramillo
> El libro aborda temas como la precariedad, la segregación educativa, el acceso a la vivienda, la racialización, el género, o la cultura del ascenso social desmontando la lectura neoliberal y meritocrática de la desigualdad. Se trata de pensar qué hace que donde hay abundancia haya también situaciones extremas de carestía y qué hacemos frente a ello. La Kollektivbibliothek es una colección autogestionada con una amplia gama de materiales en alemán, inglés, español (y otras lenguas). Como biblioteca viva, nuestra intención es servir de herramienta colectiva para la imaginación política. Proporcionar materiales para la lectura, el debate y la creación. Estamos todos los jueves en Casino.
Actividad gratuita. Los donativos irán destinados a una familia en Gaza.
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Wednesday 9.7.
❤️ Cranio-sacral massage
> Gentle body work to help you feel more at ease
Free. Mutual aid. Holly speaks English
5-7pm
monthly AstroClinic
> AstroClinic is a place where you can come by and hang out with consulting queer astrologers, nic & nina. Bring your thoughts and questions and together we can create a space where astrology can feel like social medicine
Free. Mutual aid
7-10pm
destructive times require some deconstructed sounds
> We dearly invite You to an evening of improvised soundscapes & games. Starting with an impro concert starring Odete (flute), Eli Wewentxu (violin) & Guelay (cello), following a games night with You all. Bring Your fav card/ board games!
Fundraiser for our comrade"s travel & surgery costs
Thursday 10.7.
1-5pm
Kollektivbibliothek meets Casino
> Kollektivbibliothek is a living library with an intention to serve as a collective tool for the political imagination. Come meet us, help us catalogue, borrow books, hear about the project or chat over a coffee about the world. We like books and we like to conspire
Meetup
1:30-3pm
Glimmmers
> Offerings of moments of connection, slowness, intimacy, and joy by Wannsee academy undergraduate students: Colorful eyeliner by Josh, relaxing hand massages by Pia, hair styling by Ardix
Free. Mutual aid
2-6pm
weekly Self-directed group art therapy
> self organised art therapy is an open space for painting, drawing, or any kind of crafty practice. Some materials will be brought, so you can just show up and explore your expression together with others in a quiet and cosy atmosphere. You don't have to be there the full time. It is hosted by Tchivett with the intention is to create a group that might evolve towrds a self organised collective. Drop in.
Free. Mutual aid. Tchivett speaks English, French and German
4-6pm
Ask a witch
> An open conversation about magic with Viky and Haga
Free. Mutual aid
6-8pm
The Radical Domestic: Making Niche Art as the World Burns
> Part free-school lecture on radical textiles, part sewing skill-share, part collective embroidery practice. Let’s make a radical textile together and talk through possibilities of crafts, code, and building new lexicons of resistance. All materials and instructions for stitching will be provided. Drop in possible
This is part two of a three part series on textiles, solidarity, and protest
Free. Peer education. Class conducted in English
8-10pm
A soli night for a musician friend in Gaza
> A night of music and solidarity, featuring Dj Yvois and Dj Maayunique
Fundraiser
Friday 11.7.
2-4pm
Job Application help desk
> Do you apply for jobs or prepare for job interviews? What if you didn't have to job hunt alone? Let's work on applications and support each other with our questions around job search. Bring your laptops and/or your job applications and/or your CVs...
Free. Mutual aid. Facilitated by Julia, speaks English and German
3-5pm
❤️ How do we grow like trees? Spinal mutual aid desk
> flo knows a lot about living with scoliosis/back pain. Do you too? Would you like help making a holistic plan on integrating your spine care into your life? Recommendations for queer friendly doctors, commiserations, celebration of your amazing spine, hook ups to gyms and spiraldynamics, corset story sharing, and more...
Free. Mutual aid. flo speaks German, French, and English
5-6pm
weekly NADA acupuncture
> NADA ear acupuncture is a simple method of treatment, where five small acupuncture needles are inserted on 5 points of the ear for ca 30mins. NADA acupuncture has a long history of being used to ease symptoms of substance withdrawal, as a support in traumatic situation, stress in general, and for various types of emotional disbalances
Mutual aid. 5-20€ sliding scale
7-10pm
Many Gods No Masters
> Join us for the zine release of "Many Gods, No Masters: Reflections on the intersection of anarchism and spirituality" in conversation with antizionist Rabbi and author of "To The Ghosts Who Are Still Living." Together we will discuss relationships to God, ghosts and the liberatory potential in our many lineages. We invite you to experiment with us as we co-create rituals for liberation. We'll talk a bit, write a bit and maybe even sing a bit. This event is open to those who have been asking spiritual questions for a long time, the first time ever or the first time in a while. Everyone is welcome. Zines will be available for distribution and books will be for sale.
Meetup
Saturday 12.7.
12-2pm
weekly Beyond Non-Violent Communication
> When do words mediate? When do they manipulate? In these 8 sessions we explore, use, and critique the core concepts of non-violent communication: how it empowers, and how it silences and tone polices. We work together to (re)purpose these tools for liberation.
Free. Peer education
3-5pm
weekly So. Not. Broken.
> Support Group for Neurodivergent people, with focus on Neuro-minorities seeking equality. A space to share stories, a discussion round to coordinate collective actions
Meetup
3-5pm
Framing the Discussion help desk
> Will facts save us? Only if they're part of value-driven narratives. Words shape thought & thought shapes action. Let's learn how to stop trying to win and start having real conversations — with empathy & curiosity, not ego. Drop by to find out how to get more folks to join your community project, rethink your funding pitch, or even — who knows — change your uncle’s mind about immigrants.
Free. Mutual aid. Mia speaks English and Portuguese (BR + PT)
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Wednesday 16.7.
2-4pm
❤ Health consulting with a medical student Taso
> Your friendly general practitioner. If you need a general check up, help navigating the health care system in Germany, or support connecting your physical symptoms to other aspects of your life, Taso is here for you.
Free. Mutual aid. Taso speaks German, English and Greek
3-6pm
❤ Paraprofessional consultation on wholistic physical and mental healthcare.
> Come with a problem you'd like to address or an area you'd like to improve (examples PMS, skin, repeat infections or belly troubles). Eli will ask you lots and lots of questions and together you will come up with a plan on how to move forward.
Free. Mutual aid. Eli speaks English and a little bit of German
6-8pm
monthly basket weaving circle
> Come make raffia baskets. Learn where they come from, learn how to make one, or bring your own to weave in a companion silence.
Contribution of 5 euros to materials appreciated
6:30-8:30pm
Philosophy cafe
> Come discuss big concepts in a container that doesn't privilege formal education of English fluency, but our lived experience, instincts, and the thoroughness of our ideas
Meetup
Thursday 17.7.
1-5pm
Kollektivbibliothek meets Casino
> Kollektivbibliothek is a living library with an intention to serve as a collective tool for the political imagination. Come meet us, help us catalogue, borrow books, hear about the project or chat over a coffee about the world. We like books and we like to conspire
Meetup
2-6pm
weekly Self-directed group art therapy
> self organised art therapy is an open space for painting, drawing, or any kind of crafty practice. Some materials will be brought, so you can just show up and explore your expression together with others in a quiet and cosy atmosphere. You don't have to be there the full time. It is hosted by Tchivett with the intention is to create a group that might evolve towrds a self organised collective. Drop in.
Free. Mutual aid. Tchivett speaks English, French and German
7-10pm
Passajes de nuestras memorias
> Compartir historias, momentos de otrxs o de nosotrxs mismxs. La idea es experimentar juntes a traves de lectura de extractos de libros , poemas, diarios, durante un rato, sentimientos, pensamientos, emociones, ideas, reflexiones etc q nos hicieron vibrar, con otrxs. Con este evento, Pasajes de nuestras memorias, Caro(lina) y AnouchK, le ofrecemos q nos reunamos el jueves 17 de julio a partir de las 19h en Cafe Casino para leer en castellano algunxs de nuestrxs autorxs (hispano hablantes bienvenidxs) favoritxs. Asi podremos difundir nuestras lecturas y transformar nuestros imaginarios colectivamente para crear otras realidades y recordarnos q hay muchos posibles.
Meetup
Friday 18.7.
2-4:30pm
❤ Social Body Apothecary
> Come to be nourished by the allyship of plants. Siegmar, an herbalist and a grief doula from SBA, will talk to you about your struggles, how they tie into the places you inhabit, and the places you're from. Together, you will find plants that can be your companions. If you would like to study the Social Body Apothecary method, you are also welcome to come.
Free. Mutual aid. Siegmar speaks German, English and Romanian
5-6pm
weekly NADA acupuncture
> NADA ear acupuncture is a simple method of treatment, where five small acupuncture needles are inserted on 5 points of the ear for ca 30mins. NADA acupuncture has a long history of being used to ease symptoms of substance withdrawal, as a support in traumatic situation, stress in general, and for various types of emotional disbalances
Mutual aid. 5-20€ sliding scale
6:30-8:30pm
The Radical Domestic: Now What?
> Part free-school lecture on radical textiles, part sewing skill-share, part collective embroidery practice. Let’s make a radical textile together and talk through possibilities of crafts, code, and building new lexicons of resistance. All materials and instructions for stitching will be provided. Drop in possible
This is part three of a three part series on textiles, solidarity, and protest
Free. Peer education. Class conducted in English
Saturday 19.7.
12-2pm
weekly Beyond Non-Violent Communication
> When do words mediate? When do they manipulate? In these 8 sessions we explore, use, and critique the core concepts of non-violent communication: how it empowers, and how it silences and tone polices. We work together to (re)purpose these tools for liberation.
Free. Peer education
3-5pm
weekly So. Not. Broken.
> Support Group for Neurodivergent people, with focus on Neuro-minorities seeking equality. A space to share stories, a discussion round to coordinate collective actions
Meetup
5-10pm
Bakesale for Palestine
> Regular fundraiser for the Palestinian Red Crescent. Sweet and savory yummies from all over the world. Throughout the evening, we’ll also introduce our Watermelon Raffle – and share the story of why watermelons have become a quiet but powerful symbol of Palestinian resistance. Stay for political satire at 6:30pm and live music by Samer Asakleh at 7:30pm
Fundraiser
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Wednesday 23.7.
3-5pm
❤ A spinal help desk
> For all those curves and bends
Free. Mutual aid. florence speaks German, English and French
5-6pm
Song sharing circle
> Join an open discussion for music lovers, listen to music and talk about what it means to you. Bring a song to share that’s been on repeat this week. Reflect and talk about the music that helps you through tough times. Get new music recommendations. Hosted by Jordan, a music therapist
Free. Mutual aid
6-8pm
Death cafe
> We all face loss, we all grieve, we’re all gonna die. But we live in a culture which often doesn’t have space for these things until they’re happening. So come talk about them, ask your questions, and share your fears about death, transition, and loss. Facilitated by Anna
Free. Mutual aid
Thursday 24.7.
1-5pm
Kollektivbibliothek meets Casino
> Kollektivbibliothek is a living library with an intention to serve as a collective tool for the political imagination. Come meet us, help us catalogue, borrow books, hear about the project or chat over a coffee about the world. We like books and we like to conspire
Meetup
2-6pm
weekly Self-directed group art therapy
> Tself organised art therapy is an open space for painting, drawing, or any kind of crafty practice. Some materials will be brought, so you can just show up and explore your expression together with others in a quiet and cosy atmosphere. You don't have to be there the full time. It is hosted by Tchivett with the intention is to create a group that might evolve towrds a self organised collective. Drop in.
Free. Mutual aid. Tchivett speaks English, French and German
4-6pm
Ask a witch
> An open conversation about magic with Viky and Haga
Free. Mutual aid
Friday 25.7.
5-6pm
weekly NADA acupuncture
> NADA ear acupuncture is a simple method of treatment, where five small acupuncture needles are inserted on 5 points of the ear for ca 30mins. NADA acupuncture has a long history of being used to ease symptoms of substance withdrawal, as a support in traumatic situation, stress in general, and for various types of emotional disbalances
Mutual aid. 5-20€ sliding scale
7-9pm
monthly Backgammon night
> A night for anybody interested in the ancient game of backgammon, whether you have never tried it or are a self proclaimed professional
Free. Boards provided
Saturday 26.7.
12-2pm
weekly Beyond Non-Violent Communication
> When do words mediate? When do they manipulate? In these 8 sessions we explore, use, and critique the core concepts of non-violent communication: how it empowers, and how it silences and tone polices. We work together to (re)purpose these tools for liberation.
Free. Peer education
3-5pm
weekly So. Not. Broken.
> Support Group for Neurodivergent people, with focus on Neuro-minorities seeking equality. A space to share stories, a discussion round to coordinate collective actions
Meetup
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some ACCESS DETAILS:
📮 address: Sonnenallee 100, 12045 Beriin (https://g.co/kgs/T4L41Yb)
closest bus station: Erkstrasse (M41, M43), ca 1min walk
closest ubahn station: Rathaus Neukolln (U7), ca 7min walk
📡 the space is on street level, access through door without any steps
door is more than 90cm and opens inside
various seating options, including sofas, wooden chairs and cushy benches
🌡 permanently non-smoking, functioning air change system
we use low scent cleaning supplies
🧲 bathrooms are in the basement, only accessible through a flight of stairs (10)
not gender-assigned
no toilet equipped for wheelchair users
💌 facemasks available for free at the bar
🎠 dogs allowed
we kindly ask their humans to check in with people around them about their comfort and possible allergies
🎈no personal identification required to enter
we do not call the police
🍎 all events in the Against All Odds series are free
guest event entry determined by the organizers
that said: nobody is turned away for lack of funds
💥 all bartenders, organizers and other staff are currently volunteers
⏰ wifi exists
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our conflict resolution process is still in the works
If you have questions or if you would like to attend an event and might need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
(information last updated: April 2025)