It's a busy and exciting week here in Berlin. We hope we'll see you at pub night at Schleusenkrug in Tiergarten tonight (Wednesday).

Democrats Abroad Berlin is thrilled to participate in the Lesbisch-Schwules Stadtfest in Schöneberg again this weekend! We will have a booth on both days where we’ll mingle with festival attendees, sell DA swag, and reach out Americans living in Berlin. It's fun to be right in the middle of street fest, and the atmosphere is amazing with hundreds of thousands of visitors over the course of the weekend.

How you can help

►Volunteer for a few hours this weekend (mobile-friendly) with a friend to reach out to other Americans living overseas. We especially need more volunteers in the evenings, and we promise: it's a great time!

4th of July Photos

We had a great time celebrating Independence Day as Americans (and friends) in Berlin, we estimate around 200 people showed up! Thanks to everyone who joined us, brought food, baked pies, and made it an awesome 4th of July. ►Check out the photos from the party

Lights For Liberty Vigil

Together with our friends from American Voices Abroad Berlin and the Coalition Berlin, a large crowd gathered on Friday in front of the U.S. embassy to take a stand against the Trump administration's outrageous and horrific treatment of migrant children and families seeking refuge. ▷Take a look at some photos from the vigil🕯

Upcoming Events 

July Political Pub Night – Schleusenkrug

Wed. July 17, 2019, from 7pm
Schleusenkrug Biergarten, Müller-Breslau-Straße 14b, 10623 Berlin
RSVP | Facebook

🌈LGBT Streetfest - Volunteers needed!🌈

Sat. & Sun. July 20-21, 2019
Nollendorfplatz, Berlin-Schöneberg
►Volunteer (mobile-friendly) | Details

July Book Club: The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood

Thu. July 25, 2019, 7:30-9pm
Coffee Fellows (2nd Floor), Danziger Str. 1, 10437 Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg
RSVP | Facebook 

Youth Caucus Summer Picnic & Bocce Tournament

Fri. July 26, 2019, 6-9pm
Tempelhofer Feld (Oderstraße entrance), Berlin-Neukölln
RSVP | Facebook

Let's Talk About Abortion

(please note: not a Democrats Abroad event)
Sun. July 28, 2019, noon-10pm
FvF Friends Space, Glogauer Str. 2, 10999 Berlin-Kreuzberg
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Munich Oktoberfest with Democrats Abroad

Sun. Oct 6, 2019, 11am-2:30pm
Schottenhamel Tent, Theresienwiese, 80336 Munich
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Join Democrats Abroad from around Germany and Europe at Oktoberfest in Munich!

Tickets are 75 euros & include a reserved seat in the Gallery above the crowds, half a roasted chicken, 2 liters of beer, and a 10 euro coupon for additional food and drinks. And don’t worry, you can use the beer vouchers for other drinks and vegetarian options are available.

We've all been following the reports about humanitarian crisis on the U.S. border, the terrible treatment of immigrants and refugees, especially children, with great anger and even greater resolve to stop it. Scroll down to the "Updates & How YOU can help" section for more details on how to take action.

Have you been watching the first Democratic primary debates? The first night's debate is on YouTube. We'll be getting together to discuss the Democratic debates today (Friday) at Brauhaus Südstern. ►Event Details & RSVP

On Thursday, July 4th, 2019 starting at 6:30pm, we're really looking forward to celebrating Independence Day with you. Let's  come together as an American community in Berlin, especially after all the events of the past few weeks.

We'll have a grill & drinks, plus we're hosting a potluck and a pie-baking contest in the garden at our monthly meeting spot, Begegnungsstätte Falckensteinstraße in Kreuzberg.

Please help us out and RSVP so we can make sure to get enough drinks and hot dogs. We also need a few more volunteers to help the party run smoothly.

• Sign up here to volunteer: https://volunteersignup.org/TE8KH
• Bring something for the potluck: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E45ABA72AABFD0-4thofjuly
• Bake a pie for the contest! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E45ABA72AABFD0-2019
• Invite your friends on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/705230783241647/

Thanks for reading and see you soon!

Upcoming Events

Discussing the Debates with Dems in Berlin

Fri. June 28, 2019, from 7pm
Brauhaus Südstern, Hasenheide 69, 10967 Berlin
RSVP | Facebook

4th of July Potluck

Thu. July 4, 2019, 6:30-9:30pm
Begegnungsstätte Falckensteinstraße, Falckensteinstr. 6, 10997 Berlin-Kreuzberg
RSVP | Volunteer| Potluck| Pie Contest| Facebook

July Political Pub Night – Schleusenkrug

Wed. June 19, 2019, from 7pm
Schleusenkrug Biergarten, Müller-Breslau-Straße 14b, 10623 Berlin
RSVP | Facebook

🌈LGBT Streetfest - Volunteers needed!🌈

Sat. & Sun. July 20-21, 2019
Nollendorfplatz, Berlin-Schöneberg
►Volunteer (mobile-friendly) | Details

July Book Club: The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood

Thu. July 25, 2019, 7:30-9pm
Coffee Fellows (2nd Floor), Danziger Str. 1, 10437 Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg
RSVP

Updates & How YOU Can Help!

Immigrant Detention / Lights for Liberty Vigil in Berlin

The wheels are in motion for a Lights for Liberty vigil in Berlin, Democrats Abroad Berlin is working with American Voices Abroad and the Coalition to organize an event. If you feel strongly about the treatment of migrants, especially children, in detention camps by the current US administration, and would like to help organize a local event, please get in touch: chair@demsinberlin.de

There are also many ways you can take a stand against immigrant detention, from Berlin. Here's a helpful list of recommendations on how to take action, including specific demands to make when you call your member of Congress:

▷►Taking Action on Immigrant Detention◀︎◁

Raffle Prize Donations

Got a special bottle of wine, concert tickets, a book, or another exciting prize you'd be willing to donate? We're looking for prizes to fill out our 4th of July raffle goodie baskets. If you have a gift, experience, or other prize you'd like to contribute, get in touch with Amy: gotv@demsinberlin.de

Oktoberfest – Early Bird Tickets end June 30th

Join Democrats Abroad from around Germany and Europe at Munich Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 6th, 2019 from 11:00am to 2:30pm. We have reserved seats in the Gallery section of the Schottenhamel tent -- upstairs, above the large crowds.

Tickets are only 65 euros, but starting July 1st, increase to 75 euros. Each ticket includes a reserved seat in the Gallery, 1/2 of a roasted chicken, 2 liters of beer, and a 10 euro coupon for additional food and drinks. And don’t worry, you can use the beer vouchers for other drinks and vegetarian options are available.

This is a fun event and a great chance to meet other members of Democrats Abroad! If you have any questions, please email oktoberfest@democratsabroad.org

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