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Wednesday, April 13 2022 19:00–21:00

Screening: Qallunaat! Why White People are Funny (52’, USA/CAN, 2006, Engl.)

A documentary by Mark Sandiford and Zebedee Nungak from the Inuit point of view about the oddities of the Qallunaat (Inuit word for white people). A mix of satire, comedy and indigenous facts about the white people's obsession with owning things, right down to their strange dating habits. Discussion in English and German.

Friday, April 15 2022 20:00–21:00

Living Room Iftar

Saturday, April 16 2022 20:00–21:00

Living Room Iftar

Friday, April 29 2022 20:30–22:00

Living Room Iftar

Saturday, April 30 2022 20:30–22:00

Living Room Iftar

Wednesday, May 4 2022 18:00–21:00

cfd-FeminisTisch meets Diaspora University

Screening: Praying the Devil Back To Hell (USA/LIB, 2008, 72’)

The documentary shows how the Liberian women's movement intervened in order to end dozens of years of civil war. Followed by a discussion and a Liberian buffet.

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Friday, May 6 2022 18:00–19:00

Soma Sema

The reading group discusses "Antiracism in the Making. A workshop discussion on Alliances, Identity Politics and Intersectionality" from the HANDBUCH NEUE SCHWEIZ. 

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Wednesday, May 11 2022 00:00–00:00

Diaspora University Screenings

Artistic video works that deal with the learning and performance of (foreign) languages in the context of migration & globalization. Shared exchange of experiences.

Friday, May 20 2022 18:00–00:00

LIVING QUEER wom~n knowing wom~n

Celebrating the book „Knowing Women: Same-Sex Intimacy, Gender and Identity in Postcolonial Ghana“ with Serena O. Dankwa, Jovita dos Santos Pinto, Céline Barry, Tracy September, Ntando Cele and others. Music by SHEMA.

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Saturday, May 21 2022 14:00–16:00

Upcycling Exhibition

Olivia Hebeisen discovers the world of used material and creates a new environment for us all with her sculptures.

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Saturday, May 21 2022 18:00–22:00

Spring Cookout

Hang Out and BBQ with sounds, voices, stories and food from the postcolonial diaspora of Bern.

Wednesday, June 1 2022 18:00–22:00

Wednesday is a Good Friday

Bear witness to Va-Benes powerful “artivist” work, which challenges social norms of gender, sexuality and body. In conversation with Selam, Walaa, Mo and you. E/D

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Friday, June 3 2022 19:00–21:00

Berner Rassismusstammtisch

The legendary meeting place to talk about God and the world as well as about racism and resistance - critical, in solidarity, rageful, humorous and utopian.

Wednesday, June 8 2022 18:00–22:00

Open House

A space for everyone to share stories, films and sounds. Or: simply to discuss, play a game, reminisce, drink, be silent, or laugh together.

Wednesday, June 15 2022 18:00–21:00

Observing the Scene

How is food cooked? How is hair done? How do people relate to each other in the Living Room? Bhisaji Gadakar shares his artistic observations a conversation with Mo Diener and the community. E/D

Friday, June 17 2022 20:00–22:00

„Gilgamesh“ meets Living Room

Movie night with tea, arak and discussion. Curated by Al-Kasaba Theatre & Cinematheque Ramallah. In collaboration with the theater project "Gilgamesh". D/E

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Wednesday, June 22 2022 18:00–22:00

Wem gehört die Grenze? -- Videos and Stories

We show artistic video works on migration, borders, theft, and smuggling. A polyphonic exchange of experiences with experts from the "Migrationsuntergrund". D/E/F

Thursday, June 23 2022 18:00–22:00

It Marked Me a Lot: The Impact of Police Violence on the Right to Mental Health in Rio (BRA, 2022)

In this film, we mothers, teachers and community health workers talk about police violence in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. Screening & Discussion with international experts. E/D

Wednesday, August 10 2022 18:00–22:00

Esstischgespräche in der Diaspora

The Brazilian/Canadian artist/writer Kadija de Paula invites friends and friends of friends for a conversation about and around the dining table. Join in the deboning, boiling, eating and digesting of the food migration politics.

* we will have food and drinks. Feel welcome to bring special ingredients from your kitchen and your life.

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Friday, August 26 2022 18:00–23:00

Ladies in a Room

The first of three evenings showcasing a unique blend of BIPOC Womxn Artists in and around  the country. Coming together to share their music and art with the people. Hosted by Ultravioletstudios. E/D

Friday, September 23 2022 20:00–23:00

Medida Provisória

With the elections in Brazil approaching, Livingroom in partnership with Coletivo Taoca invites to two Brazilian film screenings and welcomes the new artist in community Eva de Souza. 

The film Medida Provisória (PT/EN), is a dystopia about racism in Brazil. The film is an adaptation of a play that includes historical and recent facts about Brazil. 

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Saturday, September 24 2022 16:00–23:00

Partida (Film)

With the elections in Brazil approaching, Livingroom in partnership with Coletivo Taoca invites to two Brazilian film screenings and welcomes the new artist in community Eva de Souza. 

Saturday: 24.09.2020 - 16:00 - 18:00
Occupation - Artist, Eva de Souza is the new Artist in Residency. Eva thematises criminality and (political) violence through textile art and embroidery.

Saturday: 24.09.2020 - 18:00
The film Partida (PT/EN), follows a group of friends who want to overcome the disappointment of Jair Bolsonaro's election as president through political engagement. 

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Saturday, October 8 2022 18:00–22:00

And Still Peace Did Not Come

Book signing & meet and greet with authors, Agnes Fallah Kamara-Umunna and Emily Holland

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Wednesday, October 12 2022 19:00–21:00

Painting Workshop

every Wed. 19-22h, Fri. 13-15h, Sat. 12-16h

Finnisage Fri. 29.10, door opening 18h

We will try to use paint in a playful way of learning, breaking down barriers and bringing people together. The idea is to experiment with some painting techniques and create collaborative work. To paint our daily life and to add our self portraits to our vision of collectivity. 

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Saturday, October 15 2022 14:00–17:00

Bordados Politicos

Eva: "I experiment with a silent form of protest through my embroidery. I call this work political embroidery. My images contain some social crimes against Black people. This individual action becomes a collective action where I share my work and concerns with you. I invite you to participate in this action and share your concerns with me and embroider them together. In doing so, you will learn why embroidery has become a form of political expression in other countries."

www.evadesouza.com

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Saturday, October 22 2022 14:00–17:00

Bordados Politicos 2

Eva: "I experiment with a silent form of protest through my embroidery. I call this work political embroidery. My images contain some social crimes against Black people. This individual action becomes a collective action where I share my work and concerns with you. I invite you to participate in this action and share your concerns with me and embroider them together. In doing so, you will learn why embroidery has become a form of political expression in other countries."

www.evadesouza.com

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Saturday, October 29 2022 18:00–23:00

Living Room Community Soli Party!

Food. Art Auction. Fashion Show. Danceparty. 

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Wednesday, November 2 2022 18:00–21:00

Café Table - Cultural Appropriation in Switzerland

The event at the Brasserie in Bern caused an uproar - people from the audience demanded that a band not be allowed to continue playing because one band member was wearing Rastas and a shirt with an African pattern. Suddenly everyone was talking about cultural appropriation in Switzerland. But what does the term even mean? And why did White Fragility stick it's ugly head out several times during the discussions? We want to understand and discuss it together with you.

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Wednesday, March 22 2023 15:00–19:00

TALKIG BACK

As part of the action week against racism, we want to tell unheard stories in the book Geschichten erzählen.
You are invited to write, paint, glue, craft ...

Saturday, March 25 2023 10:00–13:00

DECOLONIAL PERSPECTIVES ON CLIMATE CHANGE

In this introductory workshop we will work together with the help of exercises on the connection between climate change and anti-racism. 
climate change and anti-racism and build a first understanding. 
We will also listen to voices from the Global South and give these people space to share their perspectives.

Tuesday, April 4 2023 13:30–13:00

VISITING THE HKB

Les classes Beaux-Arts de la BUA visitent le Living Room pour faire connaissance avec l'espace,

Friday, April 14 2023 18:00–13:00

LA PERLA

Round of talks, food and music in a
with "La Perla" a band consisting of three
band consisting of three musicians
from Colombia,

Monday, April 17 2023 18:30–20:00

PRESENTATION ON PROJECT IDEA FOR THE MUSEUM FOR COMMUNICATION

Ana Santos and Jonas Bürgi from the Museum für Kommunikation present their ideas for a collaborative project on perspectives critical of coloniality and discrimination in the museum.

Friday, April 21 2023 18:00–20:00

MORTAZA SHAHED FILM SCREENING

Presentation of the film "Lost in Paradise" by Mortaza Shahed about the fate of refugees from Afghanistan in Switzerland.

Monday, April 24 2023 18:00–20:00

OF SHACKLES AND DEAF - WITH DIXIT TALK ABOUT PEACE

Café Cosmopolis (We are all Bern) and Living Room - Interactive work-shop about our ideas of peace and us sharing,

Saturday, April 29 2023 10:00–12:00

FILM SCREENING OF THE ATELIER D'ICI

Presentation of the current work of Atelier d'Ici and Angelina Dungga on the (im)possibilities of a decolonial museum, with brunch.

Saturday, April 29 2023 14:00–18:00

FOOD FOR THOUGHT AND EXCHANGE ON TRANS- FORMATIVE JUSTICE

Interactive workshop of the Alliance Against Racial Profiling on Community Safety and Transformative Justice,

Sunday, May 14 2023 12:00–21:00

La Minga RootsNelda Piña

Roundtable discussion, food and music with Nelda Piña. Nelda Piña is a traditional 77 year old musician of the Colombian Caribbean.

Wednesday, May 17 2023 17:30–22:00

Helvécia - Decolonizing History ?!

The quilombo of Helvécia in Bahia emerged from the struggle for freedom against the German-Swiss colony of Leopoldina in the mid-19th century. In the atmosphere of an audiovisual installation we will discuss with historian Izabel Barros, artist Denise Bertschi, photographer Dom Smaz and journalist Milena Machado Neves about their and other approaches to the past and present of Helvécia.

The language is English with German and Portuguese translation.  
Admission is free. No registration required. 

Installation, Discussion, Food, Music...

A multi-voiced archive about history, politics, art and community

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Friday, May 26 2023 19:00–20:30

Activism and Burnout - Monday, May 8 and Friday, May 26, 2023

On the two evenings in the Living Room, we meet, drink tea and talk in a relaxed atmosphere about how we deal with stress, whether we are directly or indirectly affected by burnout/exhaustion and self-care. The focus is on the fact that each person is allowed to show him/herself with everything that is at the moment and to be heard.
The offer is open to all FINTA persons with interest in the topic. You do not have to have experienced burnout/exhaustion yourself to participate in the meetings. If you feel addressed, you are very welcome.
You can find more information and registration at https://aktivismus.ch/tee/.

Monday, May 29 2023 10:00–22:00

Living Room excursion

We organize an outing for our collective. Join us to share a social moment and have an enriching experience together. Stay tuned for details and the exact date. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen relationships within our group!

Tuesday, May 30 2023 19:30–23:00

CSD (Christopher Street Day)

Open Collective Session.

Wednesday, May 31 2023 19:00–21:00

Living Room Meeting

Our monthly meeting is approaching in leaps and bounds. It is the perfect opportunity to discuss important topics, exchange ideas and strengthen our cohesion as a group.

Saturday, June 17 2023 16:00–22:00

Living Sound - Djs Mugabo/Mmh.

We're delighted to invite you to our Living Sound event 
with DJs Mugabo/Mmh! Come along and enjoy the mixes of our top DJs, 
Bar and buffet | Free admission upon «Kollekte». 
All are welcome!
Livingroom, Moserstrasse 30, 3014 Bern

Friday, February 2 2024 10:00–16:00

Anticafe

Friday 2 February, 10:00-16:00
The Living Room is opening its doors again to be used as a workspace, social meeting point and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, WLAN and much more - come along!

Monday, February 5 2024 19:00–22:00

MOVIE NIGHT: DISCO BOY BY GIACOMO ABBRUZZESE Monday, 05.02. from 19:00 - 22:00 - EN with FR or DE subtitles

Tuesday, February 6 2024 11:00–17:00

COWORKING + EMPATHY CAFÉ

Tuesday, 06 February, 11:00-17:00
Working together is more fun! With snacks, drinks and WiFi - just come along. If you would like empathy, you can register for a 1:1 empathy session with people experienced in NVC by sending an email to by MovingChange and Haus der Bewegungen

Wednesday, February 7 2024 19:30–20:30

SOLIDAR SPANISH LESSONS

Wednesday, 07 February, 19:30-20:30
Classes with mixed levels, but we are limited to a maximum of 10 people. 
Please register at:

Friday, February 9 2024 10:00–16:00

ANTICAFÉ

Friday 9 February, 10:00-16:00
The Living Room is opening its doors again to be used as a workspace, social meeting point and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, WLAN and much more - come along!

Monday, February 12 2024 19:00–22:00

MOVIE NIGHT: GEBROCHENER WECHSEL VOM MEDIENPROJEKT WUPPERTAL E.V. - DE Montag, 12.02. von 19:00 - 22:00

Tuesday, February 13 2024 11:00–17:00

COWORKING + EMPATHY CAFÉ

Tuesday, 13 February, 11:00-17:00
Working together is more fun! With snacks, drinks and WiFi - just come along. If you would like empathy, you can register for a 1:1 empathy session with people experienced in NVC by sending an email to . Hosted by MovingChange and Haus der Bewegungen

Wednesday, February 14 2024 19:30–20:30

SOLIDAR SPANISH LESSONS

Wednesday, 14 February, 19:30-20:30
Classes with mixed levels, but we are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
Please register at:

Friday, February 16 2024 10:00–16:00

ANTICAFÉ

Friday 16 February, 10:00-16:00
The Living Room is opening its doors again to be used as a workspace, social meeting point and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, WLAN and much more - come along!

Monday, February 19 2024 18:00–20:00

MOVIE NIGHT - KID‘S EVENING Monday, 19. February, 18:00 – 20:00

Come with your children to the Living Room and watch an interesting movie together with us, with popcorn and drinks, followed by exciting discussions and a nice evening.

Tuesday, February 20 2024 11:00–17:00

COWORKING + EMPATHY CAFÉ

Tuesday, 20 February, 11:00-17:00
Working together is more fun! With snacks, drinks and WiFi - just drop by. If you would like empathy, you can register for a 1:1 empathy session with people experienced in NVC by sending an email to . Hosted by MovingChange and Haus der Bewegungen

Wednesday, February 21 2024 19:30–20:30

SOLIDAR SPANISH LESSONS

Wednesday, 21 February,19:30-20:30
Classes with mixed levels, but we are limited to a maximum of 10 people. 
Sign up at:

Friday, February 23 2024 10:00–16:00

ANTICAFÉ

Friday 23 February, 10:00-16:00
The Living Room is opening its doors again to be used as a workspace, social meeting point and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, WLAN and much more - come along!

Monday, February 26 2024 19:00–22:00

MOVIE NIGHT : ATLANTIQUE BY MATI DIOP Lundi 26.02. de 19:00 - 22:00 - FR avec DE sous-titres

Friday, January 10 2025 19:00–22:00

The Gaza Monologues

We start the new year with the "Gaza Monologues" by Ashtor Theatre.

Friday, February 21 2025 18:00–22:00

LIVING CINEMA: Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

This film adaptation of a novel by Mykhailo Kocjubynskijs is a classic of (Ukrainian) cinema. Directed by (naturally Ukrainian) Sergei Paradžanov, the film is a Romeo and Juliet story that conveys many elements of Hutsul culture while also developing its own magical-realistic film language.

Saturday, February 22 2025 18:15–20:00

ASIAN DIASPORA TALKS: KICK OFF

New participatory oral history project – let’s share and collect untold stories about Asian biographies in Switzerland and Europe. No matter if migrant or descendant, everyone is welcome to join us. All languages encouraged. Looking forward to meeting you!


 

Monday, February 24 2025 19:00–20:00

ARTISTS IN COMMUNITY: War 2022. Kyiv-Berne. The road to the unknown

February 24th, the wedding anniversary of photographer Olga Subotina, marks the beginning of a new life for her family in two respects. The photo exhibition shows all the photos of the family's escape from Kyiv to Bern for the first time and also concludes the current "Turbulence Project" in the Living Room. Vernissage and finissage with performance, music and aperitif.

Wednesday, February 26 2025 19:30–21:00

Les-bi-queer BOOK CLUB

The LesBiQueer Book Club collective cordially invites all TINFA people and their friends to the monthly meeting in the Living Room. Until then, we will be reading "Muskeln aus Plastik" by Selma Kay Matter.

Tuesday, March 4 2025 10:00–14:00

Open writing studio (2)

Do you have time to write, read, revise and do you like other people in the same room who are doing the same thing? Come along!

Friday, March 7 2025 10:00–15:00

ANTICAFÉ March

Every Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In March on the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.
The Living Room opens its doors again to be used as a work space, social meeting place and place to relax. There are drinks, food, WiFi and much more -
come on by!

Friday, March 7 2025 18:00–22:00

LIVING CINEMA in March

«Jinwar in Rojava – eine gelebte Utopie»

The village of Jinwar emerged from the women's revolution in Rojava in 2016. It is based on the principles established by Abdullah Öcalan: women's liberation, democracy and ecological society. Afterwards there will be a discussion about Jinwar and the current situation in Rojava. Organized by Zenda Berjin, Kurdish Women's Council Bern.

Saturday, March 8 2025 20:00–21:30

FEMINIST WRITING WORKSHOP: WORDS AS RESISTANCE

The solidarity writing workshop is more than just a place to write and read aloud, it is a small creative utopia in which words connect, strengthen and change, whether you have writing experience or not, in a friendly community. Bring something to write with (paper/pen), admission is free (collection).

Sunday, March 9 2025 10:30–12:30

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: SULTAN ABAEV

Sultan Abaev is not only a recognized Chechen painter, but also an experienced teacher. In this workshop he shows interested children and young people the basics of drawing, painting and composition. Register at:

Monday, March 10 2025 00:00–00:00

WEEK AGAINST POLICE VIOLENCE: EXHIBITION «WHY ME?»

A window display on the subject of racist police controls by the NO MORE Committee in Basel: On text posters in our window, those affected report on their experiences.

Tuesday, March 11 2025 09:00–12:00

Open writing studio (2)

Do you have something to write, to read, to revise and do you like other people in the same room who are doing the same thing? Come along!

Saturday, March 15 2025 10:30–12:30

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: SULTAN ABAEV (2)

Sultan Abaev is not only a recognized Chechen painter, but also an experienced teacher. In this workshop he shows interested children and young people the basics of drawing, painting and composition. Registration:

Saturday, March 15 2025 14:00–18:00

WORKSHOP (PART 1): HOW TO CREATE COLLECTIVE ART FOR OUR COMMUNITY?

A two-part workshop to explore the tension between art and activism: How can we use audiovisual art forms to accompany, reflect and influence social change? What new projects do we want to develop as a community for the Living Room? Registration requested: tinyurl.com/WSKALR

Sunday, March 16 2025 10:00–18:30

WEEK AGAINST POLICE VIOLENCE

«A better place»

The «Trust» program promises convicted prisoners work, housing, therapy and a life of freedom. «A Better Place» (DE/A/F, 2024) tells the fictional story of a city without prison. Series marathon (8 episodes of 45 minutes each). Short breaks for snacks and soup. Bring your favorite snack if you like!

Monday, March 17 2025 18:00–20:00

ASIAN DIASPORA TALKS

New participatory oral history project – let’s share and collect untold stories about Asian biographies and experiences in Switzerland and Europe. No matter if migrant or descendant, everyone is welcome to join us. All languages encouraged. Looking forward to meeting you! 

Tuesday, March 18 2025 10:00–14:00

Open writing studio (3)

Do you have time to write, read, revise and do you like other people in the same room who are doing the same thing? Come along!

Friday, March 21 2025 18:00–21:30

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: SULTAN ABAEV – Exhibition MOSAIC OF FACES

The Chechen painter Sultan Abaev taught for years at renowned art schools and took part in numerous exhibitions at home and abroad until he had to flee to Switzerland in 2023. In this exhibition he shows portraits that were created in Bern over the course of a year. Vernissage with aperitif

Sunday, March 23 2025 10:30–12:30

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: SULTAN ABAEV (4)

Sultan Abaev is not only a recognized Chechen painter, but also an experienced teacher. In this workshop he shows interested children and young people the basics of drawing, painting and composition. Registration:

Tuesday, March 25 2025 10:00–14:00

Open writing studio (4)

Do you have something to write, to read, to revise and do you like other people in the same room who are doing the same thing? Come along!

Saturday, March 29 2025 14:00–18:00

WORKSHOP (PART 2): HOW TO CREATE COLLECTIVE ART FOR OUR COMMUNITY?

A two-part workshop to explore the tension between art and activism: How can we use audiovisual art forms to accompany, reflect and influence social change? What new projects
would we like to develop as a community for the Living Room? Registration requested: tinyurl.com/WSKALR

Sunday, March 30 2025 10:30–12:30

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: SULTAN ABAEV (5)

Sultan Abaev is not only a recognized Chechen painter, but also an experienced teacher. In this workshop he shows interested children and young people the basics of drawing, painting and composition. Registration:

Monday, March 31 2025 19:30–21:00

LESBIQUEER BOOK CLUB

The LesBiQueer Book Club collective cordially invites all TINFA people and their friends to the monthly meeting in the Living Room. More information on Instagram: lesbiqueer_bern

Friday, April 4 2025 10:00–15:00

ANTICAFÉ

The Living Room opens its doors again every Friday to be used as a workspace, social meeting point and place to relax. There are drinks, food, WiFi and much more - come along!

Sunday, April 6 2025 10:30–12:30

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: SULTAN ABAEV: WORKSHOP DRAWING AND PAINTING

Sultan Abaev, recognised Chechen painter and experienced teacher, continues his workshops on the basics of drawing, painting and composition. Open to 
all interested parties, especially children and young people.
Registration:

Tuesday, April 8 2025 09:00–12:00

Open writing studio

Do you have something to write, to read, to revise and do you like other people in the same room who are doing the same? Come along!
 

Friday, April 11 2025 10:00–15:00

ANTICAFÉ

The Living Room opens its doors every Friday to be used as a workspace, social meeting point and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, WLAN and much more - just come by!
 

Friday, April 11 2025 18:00–20:00

AG MIGRATION: FEMINIST CAFE

The author Lina Abdelkarim visits us and reads from her children's book ‘It Could Have Been Me’. A cheerful get-together with fine food, exchange and stimulating discussions. We are looking forward to it!

Saturday, April 12 2025 14:00–20:00

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: A WALK WITH TEJUS MENON

Indian artist Tejus Menon's performative audio walk "I'll know paradise when I see It" is a way to potentially disentangle from a culture of measurement and precision in order to take pauses, leave traces and share our inter-pretations of the territories we traverse, ending with food, drink and discussions in a deconential camp. No registration required.

Sunday, April 13 2025 09:00–12:00

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: SULTAN ABAEV: WORKSHOP DRAWING AND PAINTING

Sultan Abaev, recognised Chechen painter and experienced teacher, continues his workshops on the basics of drawing, painting and composition. Open to all interested parties, especially children and young people.
Registration:
 

Tuesday, April 15 2025 10:00–14:00

Open writing studio

Do you have something to write, to read, to revise and do you like other people in the same room who are doing the same? Come along!
 

Wednesday, April 16 2025 19:00–22:30

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: TEJUS MENON, LECTURE PERFORMANCE

Tejus Menon, performer and theater maker from New Delhi, presents his work and research related to the stage performance „Ten Ways to Put up a Tent“. It’s part of his ongoing exploration of contemporary outdoor recreation and ways of ‘measuring’ as an aesthetic/practice still rooted within imperial pasts. In English, with drinks and snacks.

Friday, April 18 2025 10:00–14:00

ANTICAFÉ

The Living Room opens its doors every Friday to be used as a workspace, social meeting point and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, WLAN and much more - just come by!
 

Friday, April 18 2025 14:00–18:00

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: FERNAND NONKOUNI

With this workshop, Fernand Nonkouni (Ivory Coast / Burkina Faso) begins his artist residency at the Living Room which lasts until Saturday, April 26. He has practiced his art with painters from Africa and Europe, and he showed his work internationally. Details about the workshop will be communicated shortly.

Sunday, April 20 2025 10:30–12:30

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: SULTAN ABAEV: WORKSHOP DRAWING AND PAINTING

Sultan Abaev, recognised Chechen painter and experienced teacher, continues his workshops on the basics of drawing, painting and composition. Open to 
all interested parties, especially children and young people.
Registration:
 

Monday, April 21 2025 18:30–20:30

ASIAN DIASPORA TALKS

Let’s meet again for our participatory oral history project in the making: Monthlywise, we want to share and collect untold stories about Asian biographies in Switzerland and Europe. Everyone with any links to this, is welcome to collaborate, as well as all languages are, no matter if descendant or migrated. No registration needed.

Tuesday, April 22 2025 10:00–14:00

Open writing studio

Do you have something to write, to read, to revise and do you like other people in the same room who are doing the same? Come along!
 

Wednesday, April 23 2025 19:00–22:00

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: FERNAND NONKOUNI

Opening of the exhibition with paintings and sculptures by Fernand Nonkouni (Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso). He has practiced his art with painters from Africa and Europe, and he showed his work internationally.

Friday, April 25 2025 10:00–15:00

ANTICAFÉ

The Living Room opens its doors every Friday to be used as a workspace, social meeting point and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, WLAN and much more - just come by!
 

Sunday, April 27 2025 10:30–12:30

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: SULTAN ABAEV: WORKSHOP DRAWING AND PAINTING

Sultan Abaev, recognised Chechen painter and experienced teacher, continues his workshops on the basics of drawing, painting and composition. Open to 
all interested parties, especially children and young people.
Registration:

Sunday, April 27 2025 16:00–21:00

Firas Shamsan: Steps of Peace

You are warmly invited to the opening of the art exhibition Steps of Peace, taking place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Bern at 16:00.
We are honored to host calligrapher and journalist Qassem Al-Buraidi, who will lead a special conversation on the impact and beauty of Arabic calligraphy.
Join us for an inspiring moment of art, identity, and dialogue for peace.

Monday, April 28 2025 20:00–23:00

LIVING CINEMA: «Moolaadé»

Director Ousmane Sembène tells the story of Collé, who tries to protect four girls from circumcision in a small Senegalese village. Against the insistence of the village community, she invokes the ancient custom of moolaadé: the right to an inviolable sanctuary. Trailer
Refreshments from 8pm, film at 8:30pm

Tuesday, April 29 2025 10:00–14:00

Open writing studio

Do you have something to write, to read, to revise and do you like other people in the same room who are doing the same? Come along!
 

Wednesday, April 30 2025 19:30–21:00

LESBIQUEER BOOK CLUB

The collective of the LesBiQueer Book Club cordially invites all TINFA people and their friends to the monthly meeting in the Living Room.

Friday, May 2 2025 10:00–15:00

ANTICAFE

The Living Room opens its doors every Friday to be used as a workspace, social meeting point and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, WLAN and much more - just come by!

Sunday, May 4 2025 16:00–20:00

ARTIST IN COMMUNITY: Firas Shamsan – Qanbus Concert

The current Artist in Community, Firas Shamsan, invites you to join us for a unique cultural and artistic evening celebrating the traditional Qanbus instrument. The guest of honor for this event is the esteemed artist Mokrani Samir, who has dedicated his efforts to preserving this rich cultural heritage.

Wednesday, May 7 2025 18:00–20:00

PUBLIC MEETING AT SULGENRAIN

The Living Room collective cordially invites all interested parties to get to know the new premises at Sulgenrain 23 and all future co-tenants and to exchange information about the planned use from July 2025.

Thursday, May 8 2025 19:00–22:00

PODIUM: MARGINALIZED ACTORS & DEVELOPMENT

A podium discussion with three anthropologists from Brazil, India and Paraguay, hosted by Payal Parakh. The panel will explore the impact of development on marginalised actors, communities and wildlife. How are communities resisting and developing alternatives? With Jyothy Karat, Facundo Rivarola, Larissa da Silva Araujo.


 

Friday, May 9 2025 10:00–15:00

ANTICAFE

For the last time, the Living Room at Moserstrasse is opening its doors to be used as a workspace, social meeting point and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, WiFi and much more – come along!

Saturday, May 10 2025 16:00–23:00

LIVING ROOM GOES SULGENRAIN: FAREWELL AND MOVING PARTY

The Living Room collective invites for a last time at Moserstrasse where the idea of a public and postcolonial living room took shape  over the last four years. Let’s celebrate the first chapter of Living Room’s  history together in the spirit of the many encounters, discussions and creations that this place made possible. Program details will follow.  


 

Wednesday, May 14 2025 17:00–20:00

Yemeni Art Evening in Bern - Closing Ceremony of Steps of Peace

You are invited to attend the closing ceremony of the "Steps of Peace" exhibition. Enjoy watching two talented Yemeni artists showcasing the beauty of authentic henna art.

Be part of this special artistic finale!

Sunday, May 18 2025 15:00–19:00

Zine Workshop

A collaborative zine making workshop around the topic of resistance. As part of the course ‚geographies of harm‘ at the Geography Institute in Bern, we invite everyone to a shared space to get together, talk, draw, write and craft around our experiences and acts of resistance. There will be a short introduction at the beginning, time to craft individually or together, followed by a small sharing and discussion in the end. There will be crafting materials and instructions provided but also feel free to bring your own ideas, questions, inspirations and crafting materials. Of course there will also be snack. The entry is free. The workshop is organised by Rona, Kayle and Mia as a part of our study process and production. 

WHERE: Lokal Schachklub Bern, Altenbergstrasse 65, 3013 Bern

It is possible to access the place by wheelchair but please contact us (beforhand or on the spot) so we can arrange the entrance. 
The workshop will be in english, german and french translation possible.

Monday, May 19 2025 18:30–20:30

ASIAN DIASPORA TALKS

Let’s meet again for our participatory oral history project in the making: Monthlywise, we want to share and collect untold stories about Asian biographies in Switzerland and Europe. Everyone with any links to this, is welcome to collaborate - as well as all languages are -, no matter if descendant or migrated. Looking forward to getting to know you!

New Place: Lokal Schachklub Bern, Altenbergstrasse 65, 3013 Bern