charles
Sep 6 2006, 12:25 pm
The Language Party (also the Boat Party)
The Language Party is each Wednesday on the ship
Eastern Comfort. The party is a place to meet people from all over the world living in Berlin, find language tandem partners, exercise your various languages and enjoy the international atmosphere. Come early to have some homemade hummus--and enjoy the sunset on the river. English language book exchange, too. The party starts 7pm. Entry is one Euro. Check the website to find out if the party will include a concert, dance lessons, or if other special events are scheduled during the week.
http://www.english-events-in-berlin.deFrom the starboard rail,
Charles
0163-5272213 / 25 32 89 78
Directions:
The ship is a 5-10 minute walk from Warschauerstr. U-Bahn/S-Bahn/Tram down Warschauerstr. toward the Oberbaumbrücke. Just before the bridge turn right onto Mühlenstr., and the Eastern Comfort entrance is about 100 meters down the street (
Mühlenstr. 73) near the beginning of the Eastside Gallery. On the ship, the lounge is on the 2nd floor. See you there.
See also the
archive of announcements from previous weeks.
berlingator
Sep 18 2006, 5:53 pm
Two weeks ago we had a really good time on the boat so we are going back this wednsday at 7:30. I hope to see some new faces there...if you don't know where it is, the boat is in Friedrichshain right off Warshauer U and S bonn stop.
See ya soon.
Marriette
Sep 18 2006, 6:03 pm
Sounds cool, and i suggest it as a warm up for anyone who wants to come with us after it to Watergate, pretty cool club with some equally pretty cool djs playing !
I'll be there
ScotsLassinBerlin
Sep 19 2006, 10:22 am
I was there two weeks ago and it was a lot of fun! I will def be there, cant wait!
charles
Sep 22 2006, 8:48 pm
thanks guys. for people who want to read a despcription of the boat party, here it is for this week. bring your friends, ask for me, charles, and see you there!
This Wednesday, Sept. 27, it's worth coming to the party on the ship Eastern Comfort just for the concert. A guitar-violin duo will be performing original and cover songs with a sound that weaves its way into your heart. Concert starts at 10. Come earlier to meet language tandem partners and to mingle in an international crowd. The atmosphere is a that of a private party.
Last week much mixing of languages including French, Spanish, Japanese and Farsi. Oh: And there was dancing.
From the starboard rail,
Charles
The Right Profile
Nov 13 2006, 1:42 pm
Someone told me that they now have bands playing at the Wednesday boat party at Warschauer strasse. Anyone know if it is every week, and is it good or very average stuff?
Chitown Chica
Nov 13 2006, 3:30 pm
I can't comment on the general quality since my only boat visits were sans musical accompaniment, but I did see an off-the-boat 'English Events' show with two singers that were nice and campfire-esque.
This week (Wed 11.15) promises a guitar-violin duo with songs in English and Russian. Party begins at 7pm with concert at 10pm. The book trade is on too.
Oma Stelzbok
Feb 26 2007, 3:35 pm
Sounds interesting and know exactly where that is. Sounds like a major possibility when I visit Berlin again!
oomcha
Apr 4 2007, 5:00 pm
Does this mean the boat leaves at 7PM?
ScotsLassinBerlin
Apr 4 2007, 5:39 pm
The boat doesnt go anywhere! It just sits on the river!
oomcha
Apr 4 2007, 5:43 pm
I had an inkling that that was the case! Anyway, thanks a lot for clarifying!
todcreative
Apr 18 2007, 5:30 pm
Is this the boat i read about that is a hotel also?
ScotsLassinBerlin
Apr 18 2007, 10:59 pm
Yes
NoPlaceLikeHome
Apr 20 2007, 10:57 pm
So...in case I'm off next Thursday, or work a late shift, I might give the Boat Party a try. Is anyone else planning on attending?
charles
Jun 17 2007, 7:42 pm
The lovely nights of summer are here, and on the water with the music of a special band the atmosphere is golden. So the party continues this Wednesday (June 20th) on the ship Eastern Comfort--with barbecue in good weather. Mix in the international crowd, find language tandem partners, exercise your languages and enjoy the river. It's easier to meet people and find language partners if you come early--and there's hummus. The party starts 7pm. Entry is one Euro until 8:30pm, after that two Euros (to pay the band).
This week, they're back, the band that makes grown women smile at the floor as if being told intimacies, "Robert Lee & the Frees," with a concert to begin around 9:30. For a sample of their music go to:
http://www.myspace.com/robertleefreesSaturday, June 23 they're playing in the grand finale of the "Berlin Battle of the Bands" and would like your support. The competition with nine other bands is at the club Postbahnhof (outside Ostbahnhof) at Strasse der Pariser Kommune 3-10. You can get a ticket from the band for 5 Euro cheaper (8 instead of 13). For more information see:
http://www.emergenza.net/document/shows/sc...amp;res=3#14363From the starboard rail,
Charles
0163-5272213 / 25 32 89 78
http://www.english-events-in-berlin.deDirections:
The ship is a 5-10 minute walk from Warschauerstr. U-Bahn/S-Bahn/Tram down Warschauerstr. toward the Oberbaumbrücke. Just before the bridge turn right onto Mühlenstr., and the Eastern Comfort entrance is about 100 meters down the street (Mühlenstr. 73) near the beginning of the Eastside Gallery. On the ship, the lounge is on the 2nd floor. See you there.
amycm
Jun 20 2007, 10:29 am
Is anyone going to this?? Is it the kind of thing I can turn up to alone? I'm a bit of a wuss about doing that!
analogjack
Jun 20 2007, 12:43 pm
does the boat party go ahead as scheduled if there is rain or lightning? The weather forecast is calling for thunderstorms.
ScotsLassinBerlin
Jun 20 2007, 1:17 pm
It goes ahead come rain or shine!!
heatherdee
Jun 20 2007, 1:26 pm
Think I may go next week- just arrived in Berlin and I dont know anyone! Argh! Whats the best way to meet people?
ScotsLassinBerlin
Jun 20 2007, 2:52 pm
Thursday night are purely Toytowners, where as the Wednesday boat party is a mixture of everyone, German and non German alike. I personally enjoy my
Thursday night TT events!
HankdaTank
Sep 18 2007, 10:59 am
Hey there! Do I have to register somewhere to participate or just get on the boat and yell something like "Hey Toytown-ers!!" ?
lodge
Sep 18 2007, 11:16 am
It's not really a Toytown thing. Just rock up - I've had a couple of reasonable nights there, but I've heard it can be mixed. Plus, you're better off turning up early before everybody's settled into conversations. Definitely go, though.
HankdaTank
Sep 18 2007, 9:38 pm
Thanks for the tip. I should be able to make it if I get off of work in time. See ya'll there!
RyanAndNiki
Jul 24 2008, 2:18 pm
Just wanted to say that this is a really excellent event and we had a great time last night. Thanks for being a great host, Charles.
charles
Aug 10 2008, 3:55 pm
--in partnership with the institute for cultural diplomacy (icd)--
For coming 'Open Air' Cinestar party (Aug.29) see:
www.international-events-in-berlin.deIt's high summer at the Boat Party this Wednesday (Aug. 13th) on the ship Eastern Comfort. This is the party known for its friendly, casual atmosphere where it's easy to meet and talk with people in a variety of languages--I help with arranging language partners. The party starts 7pm with the 5-star hummus and then barbecue off the grill around 8pm. The Entry is one Euro until 8:30, after that two Euros (to pay the band).
This week's concert is from Anouschka Pearlman, a singer songwriter with blues and folk rock influences, whose songs have received radio play all over the world. Her last album "My Kind of Heartbreak" charted on the Americana Music Charts for 2 months. To read more about Anouschka please visit www.anouschka.net. The concert begins at 10pm.
Last week another full boat and a lovely night on the water. A good night for speaking Polish, Italian, French, Russian. A little hard getting up the next morning. 113 on the guest list.
From the starboard rail,
Charles
0163-5272213 / 420 970 58
Directions:
The ship is a 5-10 minute walk from Warschauerstr. U-Bahn/S-Bahn/Tram down Warschauerstr. toward the Oberbaumbrücke. Just before the bridge turn right onto Mühlenstr., and the Eastern Comfort entrance is about 100 meters down the street (Mühlenstr. 73) near the beginning of the Eastside Gallery. On the ship, the lounge is on the 2nd floor. See you there.
haynobe
Aug 13 2008, 12:54 pm
is this still going on??
Editor Bob
Aug 13 2008, 2:45 pm
I don't believe it's started yet. If you read the post it says this evening at 7pm.
haynobe
Aug 13 2008, 3:36 pm
haha no I meant is it still happening every wednesday...
Ammar
Aug 13 2008, 3:45 pm
Yes, read Charles last post, He posts it every Monday
Shivs
Aug 13 2008, 3:47 pm
hey
is there anyone going today to the boat party?
cheers!
haynobe
Aug 13 2008, 3:49 pm
I think I'm going... just trying to get a friend to come along
miasara25
Aug 13 2008, 5:02 pm
I'll be at the boat party tonight wearing a black neck scarf if anyone from Toytown is there and wants to say hi!
charles
Aug 17 2008, 6:16 pm
--in partnership with the institute for cultural diplomacy (icd)--
for the upcoming 'Open Air' Sony Center party (Aug. 29) see:
www.international-events-in-berlin.deSummer continues at the Boat Party this Wednesday (Aug. 20th) on the ship Eastern Comfort. This is the party known for its friendly, casual atmosphere where it's easy to meet and talk with people in a variety of languages--I help with arranging language partners. The party starts 7pm with the 5-star hummus and then barbecue off the grill around 8pm. The Entry is one Euro until 8:30, after that two Euros (to pay the band).
This week's concert is from the duo 'Viva Astral," with their concert of acoustic jazz pop to begin at 10pm.
Last week the boat was full--with about 150 people--and the neighbors across the river had a hard time sleeping. So after 10pm we have to keep the noise down out on the decks. Sound carries over the water, as they say. Tandems being offered in whispering and sign language.
From the starboard rail,
Charles
0163-5272213 / 420 970 58
Directions:
The ship is a 5-10 minute walk from Warschauerstr. U-Bahn/S-Bahn/Tram down Warschauerstr. toward the Oberbaumbrücke. Just before the bridge turn right onto Mühlenstr., and the Eastern Comfort entrance is about 100 meters down the street (Mühlenstr. 73) near the beginning of the Eastside Gallery. On the ship, the lounge is on the 2nd floor. See you there.
charles
Aug 25 2008, 1:36 pm
--in partnership with the institute for cultural diplomacy (icd)--
www.english-events-in-berlin.deSummer returns to the Boat Party this Wednesday (Aug. 27th) on the ship Eastern Comfort. This is the party known for its friendly, casual atmosphere where it's easy to meet and talk with people in a variety of languages--I help with arranging language partners. The party starts 7pm with the 5-star hummus and then barbecue off the grill around 8pm. The Entry is one Euro until 8:30, after that two Euros (to pay the band).
This week's band is the "Silver Tongued Devils," with their concert of jazz, swing and country music to begin at 10pm. You can hear a sample of their music at:
www.silver-tongued-devils.deIf you haven't yet experienced the boat party in summer, now is the time.
From the starboard rail,
Charles
0163-5272213 / 420 970 58
Directions:
The ship is a 5-10 minute walk from Warschauerstr. U-Bahn/S-Bahn/Tram down Warschauerstr. toward the Oberbaumbrücke. Just before the bridge turn right onto Mühlenstr., and the Eastern Comfort entrance is about 100 meters down the street (Mühlenstr. 73) near the beginning of the Eastside Gallery. On the ship, the lounge is on the 2nd floor. See you there.
charles
Aug 31 2008, 7:03 pm
--in partnership with the institute for cultural diplomacy (icd)--
www.international-events-in-berlin.deIt's summer's last stand at the Boat Party this Wednesday (Sept. 3rd) on the ship Eastern Comfort. This is the party known for its friendly, casual atmosphere where it's easy to meet and talk with people in a variety of languages--I help with arranging language partners. The party starts 7pm with the 5-star hummus and then barbecue off the grill around 8pm. The Entry is one Euro until 8:30, after that two Euros (to pay the band).
This week the trio with frontman Rob Ryan will be playing country music starting at 10pm. You can hear a sample of their music at: myspace.com/robryancountrymusic
Sunset is about 7:30 this Wednesday. A nice moment from the sun deck, with the open sky and the green water.
From the starboard rail,
Charles
0163-5272213 / 420 970 58
Directions:
The ship is a 5-10 minute walk from Warschauerstr. U-Bahn/S-Bahn/Tram down Warschauerstr. toward the Oberbaumbrücke. Just before the bridge turn right onto Mühlenstr., and the Eastern Comfort entrance is about 100 meters down the street (Mühlenstr. 73) near the beginning of the Eastside Gallery. On the ship, the lounge is on the 2nd floor. See you there.
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