👯 FOMO Berlin - FOMO Berlin × Business Punk: Summer Holidays Hit. Garbicz Calls | 28.07 - 04.08

Hi Berliners! 👋

Last week was wild. Thank you all for the vibes at our FOMO Berlin x Business Punk Aperitivo! And huge thanks to Holvi for making it happen 🙏

Quick recap: over 130 people came through, 36 shared dinner at one long table, and no one wanted to leave — so we stayed until 11pm. Bonus late guest: a literal Formula car 🏎️

Next up? Garbicz, of course 🙋
It feels like half the ecosystem is heading into the forest; time to unplug, reset, and reconnect.

Wishing everyone a beautiful weekend, stay safe and take care of each other 🌿✨

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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (28.07 - 04.08):

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I will probably attend:

• Founders & Friends Berlin Meetup: Brand & Marketing Growth ✨| Wednesday, 6:30 – 10 PM: Startup founders and marketers gather in Berlin to explore branding, growth strategies, expert insights, networking, and even karaoke fun.

• TIO TIO Play Dates 🎾| Friday, 7 PM – 9:30 PM: adel meets playful dating in Berlin! 15 men, 15 women, rotating matches, icebreakers, kombucha, and rooftop fun.

• Garbicz Festival, Garbicz, Poland (2.5h from Berlin) 🎪 | Thursday - Sunday: A forest, a lake, and 6,000 beautifully weird souls, welcome to Garbicz. Garbicz is apparently this legendary, no-phones, no-sponsors micro-festival that mixes connection, discovery, laughter, creation, contribution, and shared experiences amongst our cherished treasures. Let's check it out for ourselves👀. Tip: Check out the Sunday tickets.

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨ 

• Berlin Circus Festival 🎪 | All Day: The Berlin Circus Festival is Germany’s largest festival for contemporary circus. Over 12 days, experience 19 productions with 51 spectacular shows from across Europe. Enjoy world-class performances that blend circus, theater, dance, music, and art into unforgettable storytelling.

• Garbicz Festival, Garbicz, Poland (2.5h from Berlin) 🎪 | August 7–11: A forest, a lake, and 6,000 beautifully weird souls, welcome to Garbicz. Garbicz is apparently this legendary, no-phones, no-sponsors micro-festival that mixes connection, discovery, laughter, creation, contribution, and shared experiences amongst our cherished treasures. Let's check it out for ourselves 👀

Tuesday 29th

• Proudr LGBTIQ+ After Work Berlin 🌈 | 7 – 10 PM: Proudr returns with its monthly queer networking evening in a relaxed, empowering atmosphere — no dress code, just connection.

• LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE – PowerPoint Dating in Berlin 💖 | 7:30 - 11:30 PM: Friends pitch their single friends using PowerPoint slides. No swiping, just fun, flirting, and real connections

Wednesday 30th

• BITS & DRINKS – Networking for Digital Minds 🍻💡| 6 - 9 PM: Berlin’s digital leaders gather monthly for relaxed, agenda-free networking focused on peer exchange, tech innovation, and community connection offline and personal.

• Ethereum 10Y Anniversary Berlin 🦄 | 6 – 9 PM: ETHGlobal invites the community to celebrate 10 years of Ethereum with drinks, networking, and community vibes in Berlin.

• AI in Production Meetup: Ranking Edition 🤖📊 | 6 - 9 PM: AI experts in Berlin discuss building ranking models, deep learning, and transformers while enjoying networking, great talks, pizza, and drinks.

• Founders & Friends Berlin Meetup: Brand & Marketing Growth ✨| 6:30 – 10 PM: Startup founders and marketers gather in Berlin to explore branding, growth strategies, expert insights, networking, and even karaoke fun.

• ProductLab Mastermind: Mastering Executive Presence 🧠✨| 6:30 – 10 PM: Berlin product leaders gather for a peer-led mastermind exploring executive presence, leadership growth, group coaching, and connection over dinner. 

Thursday 31st

• Coffee Break with Creatives: From Graduation to Growth ☕️| 4 - 8 PM: Join creatives in Berlin for honest conversations on career growth, inspiration, and connection—no panels, just coffee and community.

• THURSDAY GATHERING #19: AI & Cybersecurity 🔐 | 5 – 8 PM: Join 50+ innovators, experts, and enthusiasts for an evening of panels, breakout sessions, and mentorship exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.

• Dine & Build – Berlin 🍽️ | 6 – 7 PM: A community coffee meetup to share ideas, collaborate, and inspire action among Seoul’s builder community.

• Bonial Summer Special: Impact in Action 🎉| 6 – 10 PM: Product leaders and senior PMs share insights on collaboration, stakeholder alignment, and impact—plus enjoy networking, food, drinks, and Q&A.

• Berlin Beats: Ellen Allien 🎶| 7 PM – 10 PM: Legendary techno artist Ellen Allien performs an open-air DJ set blending rave, techno, and club culture in a unique artistic showcase. Part of the Berlin Beats series.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

• Art Biesenthal “Some Degree of Friction” 🌞 | July 19: A summer-long art experience at Wehrmuehle Biesenthal. 25+ artists, live performances, sound, movement, and workshops across seven weekends. Food by Mezame Matcha, Bagel 101, Donau & more.

• NGP Capital invites you to ART x VC 🧑‍🎨👩🏼‍💼 | August 7: meet the artist, grab a bite, and connect with Berlin’s tech crowd in NGP Capital office, freshly reimagined by Susan Suzart art!

Friday 1st

• SummerUP: One Week of Non-Stop Building & Selling🚀 | 10 AM – 7 PM: A high-energy week for innovators to build MVPs, gain users, pitch live, and compete for prizes, funding, and connections.

• YMSM x Hier Sind Wir Sommerfestival Takeover 🎧 4 - 10 PM: YMSM takeover at Hier Sind Wir Festival with DJ Merci b2b Flaaviø. Free open-air set on Museum Island.

• TIO TIO Play Dates 🎾| 7 PM – 9:30 PM: adel meets playful dating in Berlin! 15 men, 15 women, rotating matches, icebreakers, kombucha, and rooftop fun.

• Color Me Soul - Salon 🎶| 7 – 10:30 PM: A soulful evening of music, reflection, and connection through shared listening, curated playlists, and community gathering in an intimate Berlin setting.

• Heartless Pitch: Get Your Startup Idea Out There – Summer Edition 🎤 | 7 PM – 9:30 PM: Participants will pitch startup ideas in 60 seconds, receive tough-love feedback, and enjoy a lively evening of innovation and networking.

• ORGANYSMO – HuMachine Protocol 0 🌌 | 9 - 10:30 PM: ORGANYSMO invites participants into a transformative ritual merging human and machine through light, sound, movement, and immersive interaction.

• SWIM GOOD + BOMBACLART BASS at OXI ⚡ | 11 PM - 6 AM: Join the high-energy vibes with SWIM GOOD and BOMBACLART BASS at OXI.

Saturday 2nd

• Happy People Sunset Society – Opening 🎨 | 2 PM: Join a vibrant outdoor community painting session followed by a magical sunset party at a castle. BYOB, music, & chill vibes.

• Renate Klubnacht 🪩 | 4 – 8 PM: Massive 3-floor Berlin club night with Amy Dabbs, Nathalie Capello & more. Techno, house, and all-night dancing adventure.

• A Dream Lineup – First Show of the Year 🎤 | 8 PM: It’s been a while. We're back on stage with an unforgettable lineup. Our first (and maybe only) show this year. Let’s make it magical together.

• Sore Thumbs Queer Singles Summer Party 🌈 | 8 PM: A vibrant queer summer night with DJs, games, raffles, tarot readings, dancing, flirting, and chances to meet someone new.

Sunday 3rd

• Van Hofen Summer Special 🌿 🎨 | All Day: We invite you to an extraordinary Sunday stroll, filled with design, music, art, and food. To celebrate our numerous collaborations with designers and artists of all kinds, we present to you an exquisite collection of handmade items in a stunning new setup

• LOAD x Salomon GRVL 🏃‍♂️ | 11 – 5 PM: 7km team run in Berlin's Grunewald with fun challenges, Salomon gear, picnic, and prizes.

• 180gr.TV takeover at Giri  📅 | 12 - 8 PM: 180 GR TAKEOVER is landing in Berlin for the very first time! Join us for a full-day session where N-Zino and New Digital Fidelity will be holding it down from open to close — bringing that signature 180 GR vinyl-only magic.

• Sanctum of Sound — MaHalla Berlin 🎶 | 12 – 10 PM: Legendary reggae artist Burning Spear brings his soul-stirring rhythms to Berlin—expect roots, conscious poetry, and vibrant energy in an intimate Kreuzberg venue.

• Burning Spear – Live at Festsaal Kreuzberg 🎶 | 8 PM: Legendary reggae artist Burning Spear brings his soul-stirring rhythms to Berlin—expect roots, conscious poetry, and vibrant energy in an intimate Kreuzberg venue.

Monday 4th

• Have A Nice Life – Astra Kulturhaus 🎸 | 7 PM: Have A Nice Life performs live in Berlin on August 4, 2025, at Astra Kulturhaus. Tickets still valid after relocation.

• LANDMVRKS + Counterparts & Deez Nuts – Huxley’s Neue Welt 🤘| 7 PM: High‑energy metalcore from LANDMVRKS, joined by special guests Counterparts and Deez Nuts, offering a fierce evening of intense riffs and mental mosh-worthy energy. Expect a packed venue and electrifying performance.

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