🌇 FOMO Berlin: Our Aperitivo Evening Returns + Fritz Kalkbrenner Free Open Air Concert | 12.08 - 18.08

Weekly newsletter keeping you up to date on the coolest events for tech & culture in Berlin

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Cephas from FOMO
August 11, 2025

Hi Berliners! 👋

I have finally recovered! And I am so ready for the next FOMO Event:

FOMO Berlin × Business Punk Aperitivo Vol. 2 – Your second home for Berlin’s tech & business crowd 🍽. A curated afterwork for the city’s VC, tech, business, and creative minds. Swing by for after-work drinks or grab a seat for our dining experience.

And we’re just getting started; August and September are already in the works. 🚀
If you want to tap into Berlin or Munich’s business & tech scene and get in front of 10K+ readers, slide into our DMs. Coming up: a tech-community 🏃 and, in October, the return of our infamous Kiez (Running) Dinner 🍽.

PS: Some Highlights in this edition: Beer van der Drift - A techie seeking a co-founder in Berlin | FOMO Berlin x Business Punk Aperitivo 🍸| DeepTech Runway 2025: | Invite-Only | On 18 September 2025 20% discount with FOMO | And we are looking for interns for our social media efforts and a freelance Event Project Manager - DM me.

Enjoy what’s left of this Berlin summer – and see you next week, Wednesday.

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What did you FOMO last week 📸

Another stacked FOMO week — kicking off with a Becycle x Lime ride, vibing at NGP Capital’s VC & Art Vernissage, rooftop chills at Kallehalle, and dancing into the night on another legendary Vollkommen boat party. Summer’s here — let’s make it last. ☀️🚤

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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (11.08 - 18.08):
FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I will probably attend:

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨ 

  • August 1 -17: Young Euro Classic 2025 🎶 | All Day: Europe’s leading youth classical music festival returns! Experience 17 days of breathtaking orchestral concerts, ensemble showcases, and family-friendly programs, all celebrating freedom, diversity, and the European spirit.

  • August 13 - 30: Tanz im August Festival 2025 💃 | All Day: Berlin’s premier contemporary dance festival featuring groundbreaking performances by international artists like Némo Flouret, Clara Furey, and Marlene Monteiro Freitas.

  • August 15 - 17: Sommer im Kiez 🌞 | 5 PM: Kick off the weekend with the tipBerlin team, local food, music, and drinks at Müllerstraße 12, Wedding.

Monday 11th:

  • Open-Air Movie Night: Queer Cinema 🎬 | 8 – 11 PM: Under open skies, join a vibrant night of queer film and conversation—at RAW Gelände’s iconic skatepark setting.

  • Salimata Sundowner Set at Soho House 🌇 | 7 PM: Chill Rooftop session at Soho's Iconic Rooftop. The weather could not be better. Only for Soho House members. Or try to DM Salimata if you are interested.

Tuesday 12th

  • Berlin Commercial Festival 2025 🎬 | All Day: A week of networking, screenings, stage talks, and awards connecting global commercial filmmakers and creative professionals, culminating in the main event with conference, screenings, awards, and an after party in Berlin.

  • Perseids Meteor Shower ✨ | 2 – 4 AM: Witness up to 100 shooting stars hourly under dark skies, with expert-guided viewing at Archenhold Observatory.

  • Dinner Date with Meaning 🍽️ | 5:30 – 7:30 PM: An intimate evening for thoughtful women and mothers in Berlin to connect deeply over curated conversations and great food

  • BVMID Afterwork – Business Networking Meeting 🤝 | 7 – 9 PM: An evening of open conversation, idea exchange, and partnership building for entrepreneurs and decision-makers in Berlin-Brandenburg.

  • Vuejs // Berlin #100 💻 | 7 – 11 PM: Celebrate the 100th meetup with presentations and discussions about Vue.js and its ecosystem at YPOG GmbH, Berlin.

  • Oatly’s Sig Drink Sling – The Final Germany 🥤 | 5 – 9 PM: Watch top baristas compete with plant-based signature drinks at Oatly HQ Berlin. Free entry, tasting, voting, and vegan snacks!w

Wednesday 13th

  • RECOVERY WALK WEDNESDAY - powered by FOMO Berlin 🚶🏼‍♀️| 8 AM - 8:30 AM: Feeling overloaded before the day starts? 80 % feel the crush. Step out for a 30-min sunrise walk, and reset before the inbox hits.

  • Legal Lounge – Berlin Breakfast #3 ☕️ | 8:30 – 10 AM: Exclusive breakfast meetup for legal leaders in Berlin to discuss AI-driven contract review and in-house legal innovations.

  • FOMO Berlin x Business Punk Aperitivo 🍸 | 6 PM – 10 PM: Curated after-work gathering for Berlin’s VC, tech, business & creative crowd. First drink & snacks included.

  • Hacker Room Demo Day 🤖 | 6 – 10 PM: Showcasing early-stage AI projects with informal 5-minute demos. Network with AI builders and tinkerers. Casual, curious vibe at Merantix AI Campus, Berlin.

  • FutureTalk: Next Gen Investment 💼 | 6:30 PM: Explore sustainable, tech-driven investment strategies with experts, followed by networking at BETTERTRUST Showroom, Berlin.

  • AI Tinkerers Meetup 🤖 | 7:30 – 10 PM: Explore raw AI projects, 8-minute demos, pizza, and network with Berlin’s AI builders at Merantix AI Campus.

  • Autechre Live at Astra Kulturhaus 🎵 | 8 PM: Legendary electronic duo returns to Berlin for an immersive dark performance with support from Russell Haswell and ACLDS. Strict no-light.

Thursday 14th

  • Founders Co-working Event 💻 | 9 AM – 6 PM: Join Berlin’s invite-only founders community for a productive coworking day with skill workshops, peer learning, group lunch, and optional evening drinks.

  • Longevity in Motion: Daily Habits for a Fitter Future 🏃‍♂️ | 5:30 –7:30 PM: Learn sustainable exercise habits with Heinrich Tessendorf, founder of AgeShift, focusing on consistent movement to boost healthspan.

  • PLATTE Feierabend 🎨 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM: An after-work mix of fashion, music, and community at PLATTE Store, featuring Youngblood’s latest drop.

  • Marketing Meet & Mingle #5 🤝 | 6 – 9 PM: Network with Berlin’s marketing pros at Le Wagon coding bootcamp. Casual vibes, drinks, and marketing talks.

  • VC Coffee Club #9 – Last Sip of Summer ☀️🧊 | 8 – 10 AM: Cozy morning coffee meetup for VCs to unwind, connect, and enjoy fresh brews with barista Anna. Limited spots!

  • RSO: WALL2WALL CLUB FESTIVAL 2025 🎧 | 9 PM: Kick off four days of nonstop techno and breakbeat at RSO.BERLIN with top DJs and local crews.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

  • Wednesday, August 13: FOMO Berlin x Business Punk Aperitivo- the Second Living Room for Berlin’s Tech & Business Scene 🍹🍝  | 6 PM: Your midweek reset with Berlin’s sharpest minds. No panels, no pitches, just great drinks, a curated seated dinner experience, and brilliant people.

  • Friday, August 22: Salon X Boat Session 🛥 | 5 PM - 10:30 PM: Setting sail for the KEINEMUSIK weekend in Berlin. A special sunset boat session takes over the Spree, golden hour views, open decks, top-tier sounds, and a crowd that knows how to vibe.

  • Saturday, August 23: Keinemusik in Berlin ☁ | 1 PM: No need to introduce Keinemusik. The name speaks for itself. Hype? Absolutely! Justified? Who cares. This one’s going to be massive.

Friday 15th

  • Keepers of Lost Homes 🕯️ | 6:30 – 9:30 PM: Storytelling circle in Berlin for sharing family memories from India and Pakistan, with documentary, chai, and conversation at Subkontinent.

  • Wine & Paint x Berlin Rooftop 🍷 | 7 – 11:30 PM: Unleash your creativity on canvas with all materials provided, enjoy a welcome drink, live DJ, bar & snacks, and stunning rooftop views at Soiree Rooftop.

  • SONIC SESSIONS at DARK MATTER 🎶 | 7 PM – 1 AM: Audiovisual club night with Jennifer Cardini, Sarah Sommers (Live), Lady Starlight (Live) & Moory-L, blending electronic music and kinetic light art in the monumental SKALAR installation.

  • Box Office Around The World 🎬 | 8 – 10:40 PM: Open-air cinema at Schlüter Courtyard, Berlin, screening international box office hits from Argentina, Brazil, India, Nigeria, Thailand, and Vietnam with English subtitles.

Saturday 16th

  • Free & Open Air Fritz Kalkbrenner Concert  | 8 PM - 10 PM: Berlin’s own DJ @fritzkalkbrenner spins live for free from an ice cream truck at RAW-Gelände, with a free ice cream until it’s over.

  • Multisex Summer Special  👯 I 10 PM: Back with the beloved summer rooftop edition at Weekend Club, and this year it’s bigger than ever. Three dance floors, 22 artists, 28 hours of nonstop Multisexual Dance Music, plus a few surprises to keep you moving till sunrise.

  • Playhouse Field Day 🌞🏐 | 10 AM – 12 PM: Sport 365 Community, Kreuzberg – a morning of volleyball, basketball, ping pong, foosball, soccer, trampolines & frisbee, raising funds for youth sports in Mali.

  • Brunch Affair by Kitchen.lab.berlin 🌞 | 2 – 10 PM: BAU, Berlin – open-decks brunch party with house beats, vinyl vibes, and a community-focused daytime groove.

  • EVEN x Liebeskind x VOLLKOMMEN: Healthy Rave 🥤🎶 | 3 – 8 PM: Functional smoothies, top tunes by GARNELE, GOJAS, and PATTI.C, plus Liebeskind product showcases and meet-the-team.

  • r2xo Birthday Celebration at Studio db Berlin 🎉 | 8 PM: r2xo is celebrating their launch. Expect an evening featuring poetry, music, and rugs.

  • PORN by Pornceptual / 12 Years Anniversary 🎉 | 11 – 11 AM: MUENZE, Mitte – queer-friendly techno & house party with bold dress code (club kids, fetish wear), featuring CRYME, Curses, JASSS, MRD, The Lady Machine & more.

Sunday 17th

  • PAUSIFY FOCUS & CONNECT SESSIONS 📚 | 11 AM: Silent 60-minute focus session + creative & reading hangout with coffee, snacks, and post-session discussion at EDGE Grand Central, Invalidenstr.

  • Romeo and Juliet – Love is Everything 🎭   | 1:30 – 11 PM: Modern, passionate twist on Shakespeare’s classic with music by Peter Plate & Ulf Leo Sommer at Stage Theater des Westens, Berlin, 400k+ thrilled visitors.

  • BERLIN POOL PARTY 💦  | 4 – 10 PM: Poolside vibes, Afrobeats • Amapiano • Island beats, live DJs, UK MCs, brunch plates & all-out day party at Maaya Berlin.

Monday 18th

  • Roller Disco 🛼 | 6 PM: An easy-going after-work skate session takes over the legendary parquet floor of SO36, where roller disco veterans and first-timers alike glide to the beats of funk, hip-hop, and roller boogie. The perfect way to roll into the week and let Monday fade out with a sporty twist.

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