up close! - the talk show: acting stories with Gabriele Gysi
Gabriele Gysi, actress, director and former head dramaturge of the Volksbühne, takes a personal and political look back at the GDR in her book "Die Nacht, als Soldaten Verkehrspolizisten wurden" - searching, critical and up close.
The poet, writer, essayist and translator Yuri Andrukhovych
Yuri Andrukhovych, an important Ukrainian writer and winner of the International Stefan Heym Prize 2026, has left his mark on literature with experimental, satirical works and remains true to complexity and grotesqueness in his novels.
Hartmannfabrik09111 Chemnitz
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today 15:00 - 17:00 clock
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Reading and discussion with Stefan Heym Prize winner Yuri Andrukhovych: Only freedom is unquestionable
The Ukrainian writer reads from his works and then talks about his literary work. His texts combine satire, complexity and social reflection.
Toxibaby - Reading
The writer Dana von Suffrin reads from her work about an intense relationship between longing, realization and failure. With wit and narrative acuity, she paints a picture of modern relationship worlds. Moderation: Rebecca Maria Salentin.
Stefan-Heym-Forum09111 Chemnitz
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21.04.2619:00 clock
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Dana von Suffrin reads from her new novel Toxibaby
With sharp wit, Dana von Suffrin tells the story of a love that wants everything and fails. The close relationship between the little heart and the toxibaby turns into a struggle for dependence, self-assertion and unfulfilled expectations - a portrait of a generation.
Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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21.04.26 17:00 - 19:00 clock
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Reading on World Book Day
Zum Welttag des Buches präsentiert Autorin Anett Steiner ihren neuen Roman „Moorgold“. Eine spannende Lesung rund um ihr aktuelles Werk und literarische Einblicke. 📖✨
Stadtbibliothek Stollberg09366 Stollberg/Erzgeb.
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23.04.2618:30 clock
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Reading: The situation
Mesut Bayraktar reads from his short story collection "Die Lage" and tells the stories of people who rarely appear in literature. Moderated by Marten Henning.
The key would still fit
In her autobiographical book, Irina Scherbakowa describes life and political awakening in post-Soviet Russia. Personal memories are combined with contemporary history, resistance and the fight against dictatorship and oblivion.
Hartmannfabrik09111 Chemnitz
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27.04.26 16:00 - 17:30 clock
Nobel Prize winner Irina Scherbakowa as a guest - reading from The Key Would Still Fit
In her autobiographical book, Irina Scherbakowa describes life, awakening and disillusionment in post-Soviet Russia. Memories, contemporary history and political resistance combine to create an impressive testimony against dictatorship and oblivion.
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Dancing on the volcano. Resistant punk women in the GDR
The evening is dedicated to resistant punk women in the GDR. Geralf Pochop presents his book "Tanz auf dem Vulkan" & talks about repression, exclusion & female protest. Contemporary witness Kim gives personal insights into her life as a punk in Karl-Marx-Stadt
Schmonzes from Odessa - with Alexander Estis and the Trio Scho
Alexander Estis reads satirical texts about language, culture and everyday absurdities. Accompanied by Trio Scho, the evening combines readings with Jewish, Ukrainian & Soviet songs to create a humorous program between wordplay & music.
Garagen-Campus09116 Chemnitz
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today 16:00 - 18:00 clock
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On quiet soles... Stories to listen to
Reading mentors read the latest children's books, classics, bestsellers from their own childhood or even texts they have written themselves.
Stadtteilbibliothek Einsiedel09123 Chemnitz
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21.04.2616:00 clock
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On quiet soles... Stories to listen to
Reading mentors read the latest children's books, classics, bestsellers from their own childhood or even texts they have written themselves.
Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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21.04.2616:30 clock
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On quiet soles... Stories to listen to
Reading mentors read the latest children's books, classics, bestsellers from their own childhood or even texts they have written themselves.
Stadtteilbibliothek im Yorckgebiet09130 Chemnitz
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21.04.2616:30 clock
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On quiet soles... Stories to listen to
Reading mentors read the latest children's books, classics, bestsellers from their own childhood or even texts they have written themselves.
Stadtteilbibliothek im Vita-Center09122 Chemnitz
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25.04.2610:30 clock
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Reading time - together you read less alone
In the reading club, reading together becomes an experience; under the guidance of Regine Klinger, participants discover exciting books for adults and enjoy the stories in convivial company, far away from reading alone in their own four walls.
Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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27.04.2614:30 clock
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Reading time - Together you read less alone - Reading aloud
Experience literature together instead of reading alone: Reading mentor Petra Lory presents a selection of exciting books for adults and reads them aloud. A relaxed evening full of stories, new ideas and shared listening experiences.
Stadtteilbibliothek im Yorckgebiet09130 Chemnitz
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29.04.2615:00 clock
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Reading club - together you read less alone
Readers who would like to share and discuss their reading experiences with others are very welcome.
Stadtteilbibliothek im Vita-Center09122 Chemnitz
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06.05.2615:00 clock
On the quiet for Europe Day
Klaus Frisch reads stories about children from different countries and takes us on a short journey through different worlds.
Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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09.05.2611:00 clock
Pochen Symposium: In the books: - What really remains.
The reading from the guest books of the Capital of Culture 2025 makes the voices of the public audible: between enthusiasm and criticism, entries show what impressions art left behind and how visitors perceived and commented on highlights - directly and unfiltered