Events

Readings, clubs, and listening nights under the canopy lights — seats are free; coffee and tea stay on.

Coming up

Evenings at the house

All events are held in the shop at Warschauer Str. 74. No ticket required unless noted — email us to reserve a seat for busy nights.

  • Thu 6 Aug
    19:30

    Author reading: Night Orchard

    An evening with the author of our staff-pick novel — reading, short Q&A, and signed copies at the table. Coffee and tea available throughout.

  • Tue 11 Aug
    18:30

    Berlin bookshelf club

    Bilingual discussion of this month’s Berlin title. English and German welcome; copies held behind the counter.

  • Fri 21 Aug
    20:00

    Open mic: five minutes

    Bring a poem, a page of prose, or a letter you almost sent. Sign up at the till from 19:00. Quiet listening — no alcohol, plenty of tea.

  • Wed 2 Sep
    19:00

    Essay night: The Quiet Shelf

    A guided evening on short essays — bring a favorite paragraph or borrow one from our table.

  • Sat 12 Sep
    11:00

    Children’s story hour

    Picture books aloud for little listeners. Parents welcome; café opens early with soft drinks and tea.

Want to host a launch or reading? Write to [email protected] with dates and a short pitch.

Propose an event

Stay after

Shop and café remain open

Browse the shelves before the reading, or linger with a cup when the last page is turned.

Café menu