Saturday, February 14 2026 10:30–13:30
For everyone aged 9 and up
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the fundamentals of various art forms and techniques with experienced artists in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.
Friday, February 13 2026 19:00–22:00
Vernissage
Friday, February 13, 7:00–10:00 PM
Graphic visions of the inner world: Mindflow is a journey into the depths of consciousness, where thoughts take shape and inner states become visible. Flowing lines between light and shadow reflect emotions, memories, and hidden sensations. The exhibition invites you to sense your own inner flow.
Friday, February 13 2026 10:00–15:00
The Living Room at Sulgenrain 28 is open to you as a workspace, social meeting point, library, and place to relax. There are drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library, and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Sunday, February 8 2026 18:00–21:00
After South African photographer Ernest Cole became the first to capture everyday life under apartheid, he was forced into exile and continued to document—largely unnoticed—the racial discrimination in the United States. A few years ago, 60,000 lost negatives resurfaced, prompting director Raoul Peck (“I Am Not Your Negro”) to create this documentary about the striking photographs and the life story of the nearly forgotten photographer.
Feature film, France, 2024, 106 minutes, original version with subtitles (OmU)
Saturday, February 7 2026 10:30–13:30
For everyone aged 9 and up
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the fundamentals of various art forms and techniques with experienced artists in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.
Friday, February 6 2026 10:00–15:00
The Living Room at Sulgenrain 28 is open to you as a workspace, social meeting point, library, and place to relax. There are drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library, and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Saturday, January 31 2026 10:30–13:30
For everyone aged 9 and up
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the fundamentals of various art forms and techniques with experienced artists in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.
Friday, January 30 2026 10:00–15:00
The Living Room at Sulgenrain 28 is open to you as a workspace, social meeting point, library, and place to relax. There are drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library, and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Wednesday, January 28 2026 18:00–20:30
Asian Diaspora Talks is a participatory oral history project – it is a space for sharing, connecting and healing around ascribed or lived Asian identities when living in the diaspora. Together we want to learn from each other and collect stories not talked about or represented elsewhere. Everyone is welcome to join. All languages are welcome.
Monday, January 26 2026 19:00–22:00
In 1960, at the United Nations, the Global South triggered a political earthquake. Musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach slipped into the Security Council to protest the killing of Patrice Lumumba, while the United States sent jazz ambassadors like Louis Armstrong and Nina Simone to the Congo to divert attention from its first post‑colonial African coup…
Belgium/France/Netherlands, Documentary, 150 minutes, OmU
Saturday, January 24 2026 16:00–19:00
The Jam session offers a sensory immersion into the world of rhythm and music as universal languages. Through DJing, percussion and various musical instruments, this musical journey transcends ages and borders, revealing how rhythm unites people, heals invisible wounds, and passes on intangible cultural legacies.
Saturday, January 24 2026 10:30–13:30
For everyone aged 9 and up
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the fundamentals of various art forms and techniques with experienced artists in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.
Friday, January 23 2026 10:00–15:00
The Living Room at Sulgenrain 28 is open to you as a workspace, social meeting point, library, and place to relax. There are drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library, and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Wednesday, January 21 2026 18:30–21:30
ART WORKSHOP: Ebru Painting Workshops for Young People and Adults
Artist and art therapist Banu Kalmaz introduces participants to the basics of Ebru art through hands-on workshops. Participants create their own patterns on water and transfer them onto paper. The workshops foster creativity and relaxation while opening access to a centuries-old artistic tradition.
Tuesday, January 20 2026 15:00–18:00
ART WORKSHOP: Ebru Painting Workshops for Young People and Adults
Artist and art therapist Banu Kalmaz introduces participants to the basics of Ebru art through hands-on workshops. Participants create their own patterns on water and transfer them onto paper. The workshops foster creativity and relaxation while opening access to a centuries-old artistic tradition.
Monday, January 19 2026 19:00–22:00
On a whim, 25-year-old Freddie returns to South Korea for the first time since she was born there. In her search for identity, the young woman allows her life to drift in new and unexpected directions…
Spielfilm, Frankreich, 2022, 119 Minuten, OmU
Saturday, January 17 2026 13:30–16:30
ART WORKSHOP: Ebru Painting Workshops for Young People and Adults
Artist and art therapist Banu Kalmaz introduces participants to the basics of Ebru art through hands-on workshops. Participants create their own patterns on water and transfer them onto paper. The workshops foster creativity and relaxation while opening access to a centuries-old artistic tradition.
Friday, January 16 2026 10:00–15:00
The Living Room at Sulgenrain 28 is open to you as a workspace, social meeting point, library, and place to relax. There are drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library, and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Saturday, January 10 2026 16:00–19:00
The Jam session offers a sensory immersion into the world of rhythm and music as universal languages. Through DJing, percussion and various musical instruments, this musical journey transcends ages and borders, revealing how rhythm unites people, heals invisible wounds, and passes on intangible cultural legacies.
Friday, January 9 2026 10:00–15:00
The Living Room at Sulgenrain 28 is open to you as a workspace, social meeting point, library, and place to relax. There are drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library, and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Saturday, December 20 2025 10:30–13:30
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the fundamentals of various arts and techniques in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with experienced artists.
For everyone aged 9 and above.
Friday, December 19 2025 10:00–15:00
The Living Room at Sulgenrain 28 is open to you as a workspace, social meeting point, library, and place to relax. There are drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library, and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Monday, December 15 2025 19:00–22:00
At the end of this year, the Living Room collective invites everyone interested to come together for a session of trailers to preselect some of the films we’re going to show in 2026, You can also bring your own idea or trailer. We round off the evening with “Education”, the last part of Steve McQueen’s BBC series “Small Axe” (2020) about the struggles of participants in the Black civil rights movement in England between the 1960s and 1980s.
Saturday, December 13 2025 10:30–13:30
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the fundamentals of various arts and techniques in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with experienced artists.
For everyone aged 9 and above.
Friday, December 12 2025 10:00–10:00
The Living Room at Sulgenrain 28 is open to you as a workspace, social meeting point, library, and place to relax. There are drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library, and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Saturday, December 6 2025 10:30–13:30
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the fundamentals of various arts and techniques in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with experienced artists.
For everyone aged 9 and above.
Friday, December 5 2025 10:00–15:00
The Living Room at Sulgenrain 28 is open to you as a workspace, social meeting point, library, and place to relax. There are drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library, and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Saturday, November 29 2025 10:30–13:30
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the fundamentals of various arts and techniques in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with experienced artists.
For everyone aged 9 and above.
Friday, November 28 2025 10:00–15:00
After the move, the Living Room will reopen its doors at Sulgenraum 28, serving as a workspace, social meeting place and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Thursday, November 27 2025 00:00–00:00
How are violent conflicts reported in the media? Who is allowed to represent their perspective? Which forms of resistance and protest are considered legitimate and effective? Students from Bern University of Applied Sciences invite you to a discussion round on these and other questions.
Wednesday, November 26 2025 19:30–22:00
THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE
The Village Next to Paradise (2024) empathetically tells the story of everyday life in a patchwork family in a Somali village. The film was not only a debut for the Somali-Austrian director Mo Harawe, but also for most of the actors and film crew, who worked on a film set for the first time.
Saturday, November 22 2025 10:30–13:30
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the fundamentals of various arts and techniques in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with experienced artists.
For everyone aged 9 and above.
Friday, November 21 2025 17:00–21:00
Asian Diaspora Talks is a participatory oral history project – a space for sharing, connecting, and healing around ascribed or lived Asian identities in the diaspora. Together, we want to learn from each other and collect stories that are often untold or unrepresented elsewhere. Everyone is welcome to join. All languages are welcome.
Friday, November 21 2025 10:00–15:00
After the move, the Living Room will reopen its doors at Sulgenraum 28, serving as a workspace, social meeting place and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Wednesday, November 19 2025 19:00–21:30
Olena Pechkurova spent over 30 years working with icons and church painting before turning her focus to mosaic art. With this new medium, she has discovered fresh ways of expression through structure, rhythm, and light.
Apéro with drinks.
Exhibition of mosaic works, November 17–27.
Monday, November 17 2025 19:30–22:00
(TO BE DEFINED)
The film will be announced here and on our website shortly – stay tuned!
Saturday, November 15 2025 10:30–13:30
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the fundamentals of various arts and techniques in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with experienced artists.
For everyone aged 9 and above.
Friday, November 14 2025 17:00–21:00
MAKE SPACE FOR SOLIDARITY!
For solidarity to grow, we need places where people can meet as equals, exchange ideas, and share resources. But how exactly can we create such spaces? We will discuss this question during the evening, on the occasion of the publication of the handbook “Transurban Solidarity.”
Friday, November 14 2025 10:00–15:00
After the move, the Living Room will reopen its doors at Sulgenraum 28, serving as a workspace, social meeting place and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Tuesday, November 11 2025 19:00–22:00
THE MIND GAME
What do the rights of migrants have to do with the rights of everyone? We would like to discuss this question after the screening of The Mind Game (2023), a film about the escape story of a young Afghan. The introduction and discussion will be led by researchers from the Universities of Bern and Basel.
Saturday, November 8 2025 10:30–13:30
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the fundamentals of various arts and techniques in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with experienced artists.
For everyone aged 9 and above.
Friday, November 7 2025 10:00–15:00
After the move, the Living Room will reopen its doors at Sulgenraum 28, serving as a workspace, social meeting place and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Saturday, November 1 2025 10:30–13:30
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the fundamentals of various arts and techniques in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with experienced artists.
For everyone aged 9 and above.
Friday, October 31 2025 10:00–15:00
After the move, the Living Room will reopen its doors at Sulgenraum 28, serving as a workspace, social meeting place and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Sunday, October 26 2025 14:00–16:00
RE-ROOTING IN TRANSFORMATION
Meditative Writing Circle
As the final event that cát nguyên will be hosting during their time as an Artist-in-Community at Living Room, and as part of the monthly Asian Diaspora Talks, “Re-rooting in Transformation” is a meditative writing circle reserved for those of Asian descent.
The event is a safe space for those of Asian descent to reflect upon sites of societal violence and systems of oppression, and to simultaneously re-discover the magic of ancestral wisdom and love that still flows in our veins wherever we may be in time and space.
Limited space: please register via .
The writing circle will begin with the screening of cát nguyên’s short film, “Hai Bà Cháu” (Grandma-Grandchild, 2025, 17’), followed by the facilitation of a collective writing circle.
Entry is free, however there is a requested donation box to support cát nguyên’s travel expenses as they come all the way from Vietnam to share their art with us.
About the artist:
cát nguyên is best known for their unique performance style, cảm diễn (emotional performance in Vietnamese), because of its deeply expressive nature in which cát nguyên connects with not only their own soul, but also the audience’s. Their performances conjure a dramatic spell of poetry, movement, and sound. cát nguyên’s performance practice is influenced by Vietnamese spirituality, folklore & ancestral wisdom, and experiments with elements of Vietnamese traditional music, theater & narrative forms.
Saturday, October 25 2025 10:00–15:00
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the basics of various arts and techniques in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with experienced artists.
Friday, October 24 2025 19:00–21:00
RETURNING TO WHERE I'VE NEVER BEEN
Poetry Performance and Short Film Screening
As a part of cát nguyên’s time as an Artist-in-Community at Living Room cát nguyên will be performing original poetry from their debut poetry zine, “returning to where i’ve never been” and screening their short experimental poetry film, “Thân Thể Rừng Thiêng” (Landscape of Our Body, 18’, 2024).
Entry is free, however there is a requested donation box to support cát nguyên’s travel expenses as they come all the way from Vietnam to share their art with us.
About the artist:
cát nguyên is best known for their unique performance style, cảm diễn (emotional performance in Vietnamese), because of its deeply expressive nature in which cát nguyên connects with not only their own soul, but also the audience’s. Their performances conjure a dramatic spell of poetry, movement, and sound. cát nguyên’s performance practice is influenced by Vietnamese spirituality, folklore & ancestral wisdom, and experiments with elements of Vietnamese traditional music, theater & narrative forms.
Friday, October 24 2025 10:00–15:00
After the move, the Living Room will reopen its doors at Sulgenraum 28, serving as a workspace, social meeting place and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Wednesday, October 22 2025 19:00–21:30
Queerness has always been embedded in Vietnamese society, history, and culture. However, colonial logic would like us to think otherwise: that the Vietnamese, like other “backwards” and “uncivilized” peoples are inherently queerphobic. Yet this retelling of reality simply reinforces the West’s pinkwashing and homo-nationalist agendas.
“Vietnamese Queer Abundance” is the first event that cát nguyên will host during their time as an Artist-in-Community at Living Room, in collaboration with ASU. This curated film screening aims to deconstruct our Western, colonial gaze to offer a glimpse at multi-dimensional beauty of Vietnamese queerness that has always existed and continues to thrive.
The evening will include the screening of Love Man Love Woman (52’, 2007, Nguyễn Trinh Thi), In Bloom (2017, Nguyễn Duy Anh), Spring Will Come (17’, 2024, Marion Hoàng Ngọc Hill) and Tale of Trần Thanh Dương (8’, 2025, Hachul Le Do), followed by a community discussion.
Entry is free, however there is a requested donation box to support cát nguyên’s travel expenses as they come all the way from Vietnam to share their art with us.
Sunday, October 19 2025 11:00–15:00
Asian Diaspora Talks is a participatory oral history project – it is a space for sharing, connecting and healing around ascribed or lived Asian identities when living in the diaspora. Together we want to learn from each other and collect stories not talked about or represented elsewhere. Everyone is welcome to join. All languages are welcome.
Saturday, October 18 2025 17:00–21:00
Jason Oberman and Jara Nassar will read and discuss a newly published book, The German Playbook, created by the Zurich based anti-Zionist Jewish Kollektiv Doykait. The book explores Germany’s methods of repression deployed against the movement for Palestine and evaluates how this Playbook is used abroad, especially here in Switzerland. After reading passages from the book and discussing lived experiences, Jara and Jason will open up the space for imagining ways of responding and creating futures of collective safety.
The event will be held in English (Flüsterübersetzung auf Deutsch möglich).
Friday, October 17 2025 10:00–15:00
After the move, the Living Room will reopen its doors at Sulgenraum 28, serving as a workspace, social meeting place and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Saturday, October 11 2025 10:30–13:30
For everyone aged 9 and above
Immerse yourself in the world of art – discover the basics of different art forms and techniques in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere guided by experienced artists.
Friday, October 10 2025 10:15–10:15
After the move, the Living Room will reopen its doors at Sulgenraum 28, serving as a workspace, social meeting place and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Saturday, October 4 2025 10:30–13:30
For everyone aged 9 and above
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the basics of various arts and techniques in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with experienced artists.
Friday, October 3 2025 10:00–15:00
After the move, the Living Room will reopen its doors at Sulgenraum 28, serving as a workspace, social meeting place and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Sunday, September 28 2025 15:00–18:00
The discussion series on the Asian Diaspora delves into the richness of Asian identity. Hosting the conversations, Melissa and Angelina are going to encourage participants to share their lived experiences and cultural narratives, thereby creating an engaging and inclusive atmosphere and fostering mutual understanding and learning.
Saturday, September 27 2025 10:30–13:30
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the basics of various arts and techniques in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with experienced artists. For everyone aged 9 and above.
Friday, September 26 2025 10:00–15:00
After the move, the Living Room will reopen its doors at Sulgenraum 28, serving as a workspace, social meeting place and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Saturday, September 20 2025 10:30–13:30
Immerse yourself in the world of art – learn the basics of various arts and techniques in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with experienced artists. For everyone aged 9 and above.
Friday, September 19 2025 18:30–13:30
The discussion series on the Asian Diaspora delves into the richness of Asian identity. Hosting the conversations, Melissa and Angelina are going to encourage participants to share their lived experiences and cultural narratives, thereby creating an engaging and inclusive atmosphere and fostering mutual understanding and learning.
Friday, September 19 2025 10:00–15:00
After the move, the Living Room will reopen its doors at Sulgenraum 28, serving as a workspace, social meeting place and place to relax. There will be drinks, food, Wi-Fi, the Living Library and much more – come by and get to know our new space!
Sunday, August 17 2025 16:00–22:00
Living Room and the Reitschule Drucki present two graphic art collectives from the Americas.
Saturday, August 16 (from 20:00):
Exhibition of the collectives graphic work at the Anstadt (Sandrainstrasse 37a, Bern)
Sunday, August 17:
16.00
Presentation of the two collectives: Beehive (USA) and Correspondencia Gráfica (Colombia). The latter is on a journey, "Semilla migrante", to sow the seeds of their graphic art for the people (Grafica Popular): It is part of a socio-political movement of Latin American peoples who are reclaiming art through offering illustrations as popular education tools, both to plant the seeds of critical thought and resistance. They partner with communities and organizations who are seeking creative ways to amplify their voices and struggles for social and environmental justice.
17.00
Workshop with Semilla Migrante using stencil art for making a collective piece of art.
18.30
Community dinner: Please bring food and drinks to share.
20.00
Presentation and discussion of "Mesoamérica Resiste": an epic mobile mural project that documents resistance to globalization in the Americas, and in particular against the top-down development plans and megainfrastructure projects that literally pave the way for resource extraction and free trade. Beehive highlight stories of cross-border grassroots social movements and collective action, especially organizing led by Indigenous peoples.
Spoken languages will alternate between German, Spanish and English with voluntary translation.
Monday, May 19 2025 18:30–20:30
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
Sunday, May 18 2025 15:00–19:00
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.
Wednesday, May 14 2025 17:00–20:00
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!
Saturday, May 10 2025 16:00–23:00
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.
Friday, May 9 2025 10:00–15:00
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!
Thursday, May 8 2025 19:00–22:00
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.
Wednesday, May 7 2025 18:00–20:00
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.
Sunday, May 4 2025 16:00–20:00
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.
Friday, May 2 2025 10:00–15:00
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!
Wednesday, April 30 2025 19:30–21:00
The collective of the LesBiQueer Book Club cordially invites all TINFA people and their friends to the monthly meeting in the Living Room.
Tuesday, April 29 2025 10:00–14:00
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!
Monday, April 28 2025 20:00–23:00
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
Sunday, April 27 2025 16:00–21:00
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.
Sunday, April 27 2025 10:30–12:30
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:
Friday, April 25 2025 10:00–15:00
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!
Wednesday, April 23 2025 19:00–22:00
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.
Tuesday, April 22 2025 10:00–14:00
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!
Monday, April 21 2025 18:30–20:30
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.
Sunday, April 20 2025 10:30–12:30
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:
Friday, April 18 2025 14:00–18:00
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.
Friday, April 18 2025 10:00–14:00
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!
Wednesday, April 16 2025 19:00–22:30
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.
Tuesday, April 15 2025 10:00–14:00
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!
Sunday, April 13 2025 09:00–12:00
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:
Saturday, April 12 2025 14:00–12:00
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.
Friday, April 11 2025 18:00–20:00
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!
Friday, April 11 2025 10:00–15:00
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!
Tuesday, April 8 2025 09:00–12:00
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!
Sunday, April 6 2025 10:30–12:30
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:
Friday, April 4 2025 10:00–15:00
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!
Monday, March 31 2025 19:30–21:00
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
Sunday, March 30 2025 10:30–12:30
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 29 2025 14:00–18:00
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
Tuesday, March 25 2025 10:00–14:00
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!
Sunday, March 23 2025 10:30–12:30
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:
Friday, March 21 2025 18:00–21:30
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
Tuesday, March 18 2025 10:00–14:00
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!
Monday, March 17 2025 18:00–20:00
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!
Sunday, March 16 2025 10:00–18:30
«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!
Saturday, March 15 2025 14:00–18:00
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
Saturday, March 15 2025 10:30–12:30
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 11 2025 09:00–12:00
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!
Monday, March 10 2025 00:00–00:00
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.
Sunday, March 9 2025 10:30–12:30
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:
Saturday, March 8 2025 20:00–21:30
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).
Friday, March 7 2025 18:00–22:00
«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.
Friday, March 7 2025 10:00–15:00
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!
Tuesday, March 4 2025 10:00–14:00
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!
Wednesday, February 26 2025 19:30–21:00
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.
Monday, February 24 2025 19:00–21:00
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.
Saturday, February 22 2025 18:15–20:00
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!
Friday, February 21 2025 18:00–20:00
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.
Friday, January 10 2025 19:00–20:00
We start the new year with the "Gaza Monologues" by Ashtor Theatre.
Monday, February 26 2024 19:00–22:00
Friday, February 23 2024 10:00–16:00
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!
Wednesday, February 21 2024 19:30–20:30
Wednesday, 21 February,19:30-20:30
Classes with mixed levels, but we are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
Sign up at:
Tuesday, February 20 2024 11:00–17:00
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
Monday, February 19 2024 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.
Friday, February 16 2024 10:00–16:00
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!
Wednesday, February 14 2024 19:30–20:30
Wednesday, 14 February, 19:30-20:30
Classes with mixed levels, but we are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
Please register at:
Tuesday, February 13 2024 11:00–17:00
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
Monday, February 12 2024 19:00–22:00
Friday, February 9 2024 10:00–16:00
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!
Wednesday, February 7 2024 19:30–20:30
Wednesday, 07 February, 19:30-20:30
Classes with mixed levels, but we are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
Please register at:
Tuesday, February 6 2024 11:00–17:00
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
Monday, February 5 2024 19:00–22:00
Friday, February 2 2024 10:00–16:00
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!
Saturday, June 17 2023 16:00–22:00
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
Wednesday, May 31 2023 19:00–21:00
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.
Tuesday, May 30 2023 19:30–23:00
Open Collective Session.
Monday, May 29 2023 10:00–22:00
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!
Friday, May 26 2023 19:00–20:30
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/.
Wednesday, May 17 2023 17:30–22:00
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
Sunday, May 14 2023 12:00–21:00
Roundtable discussion, food and music with Nelda Piña. Nelda Piña is a traditional 77 year old musician of the Colombian Caribbean.
Saturday, April 29 2023 14:00–18:00
Interactive workshop of the Alliance Against Racial Profiling on Community Safety and Transformative Justice,
Saturday, April 29 2023 10:00–12:00
Presentation of the current work of Atelier d'Ici and Angelina Dungga on the (im)possibilities of a decolonial museum, with brunch.
Monday, April 24 2023 18:00–12:00
Café Cosmopolis (We are all Bern) and Living Room - Interactive work-shop about our ideas of peace and us sharing,
Friday, April 21 2023 18:00–20:00
Presentation of the film "Lost in Paradise" by Mortaza Shahed about the fate of refugees from Afghanistan in Switzerland.
Monday, April 17 2023 18:30–20:00
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 14 2023 18:00–20:00
Round of talks, food and music in a
with "La Perla" a band consisting of three
band consisting of three musicians
from Colombia,
Tuesday, April 4 2023 13:30–20:00
Les classes Beaux-Arts de la BUA visitent le Living Room pour faire connaissance avec l'espace,
Saturday, March 25 2023 10:00–13:00
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.
Wednesday, March 22 2023 15:00–19:00
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 ...
Wednesday, November 2 2022 18:00–21:00
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.
Saturday, October 29 2022 18:00–23:00
Food. Art Auction. Fashion Show. Danceparty.
Saturday, October 22 2022 14:00–17:00
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."
Saturday, October 15 2022 14:00–17:00
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."
Wednesday, October 12 2022 19:00–21:00
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.
Saturday, October 8 2022 18:00–22:00
Book signing & meet and greet with authors, Agnes Fallah Kamara-Umunna and Emily Holland
Saturday, September 24 2022 16:00–22:00
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.
Friday, September 23 2022 20:00–22:00
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.
Friday, August 26 2022 18:00–23:00
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
Wednesday, August 10 2022 18:00–22:00
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.
Thursday, June 23 2022 18:00–22:00
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, June 22 2022 18:00–22:00
We show artistic video works on migration, borders, theft, and smuggling. A polyphonic exchange of experiences with experts from the "Migrationsuntergrund". D/E/F
Friday, June 17 2022 20:00–22:00
Movie night with tea, arak and discussion. Curated by Al-Kasaba Theatre & Cinematheque Ramallah. In collaboration with the theater project "Gilgamesh". D/E
Wednesday, June 15 2022 18:00–21:00
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
Wednesday, June 8 2022 18:00–22:00
A space for everyone to share stories, films and sounds. Or: simply to discuss, play a game, reminisce, drink, be silent, or laugh together.
Friday, June 3 2022 19:00–21:00
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 1 2022 18:00–22:00
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
Saturday, May 21 2022 18:00–22:00
Hang Out and BBQ with sounds, voices, stories and food from the postcolonial diaspora of Bern.
Saturday, May 21 2022 14:00–16:00
Olivia Hebeisen discovers the world of used material and creates a new environment for us all with her sculptures.
Friday, May 20 2022 18:00–00:00
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.
Wednesday, May 11 2022 00:00–00:00
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 6 2022 18:00–19:00
The reading group discusses "Antiracism in the Making. A workshop discussion on Alliances, Identity Politics and Intersectionality" from the HANDBUCH NEUE SCHWEIZ.
Wednesday, May 4 2022 18:00–21:00
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.
Saturday, April 30 2022 20:30–22:00
Friday, April 29 2022 20:30–22:00
Saturday, April 16 2022 20:00–21:00
Friday, April 15 2022 20:00–21:00
Wednesday, April 13 2022 19:00–21:00
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.
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