QUEER GDR – Reading with Author Bernd Sikora
In *Aufgewacht*, Bernd Sikora follows Sebastian Berger and his circle of friends through the gay scene in the GDR. Over the course of 15 episodes, a literary snapshot emerges of love, art, self-discovery, and queer life before 1989.
Kulturzentrum DasTietz09111 Chemnitz
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22.10.2619:00 clock
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Rethinking remembrance
Susanne Siegert reads from her book "Gedenken neu denken". The focus is on new perspectives on the culture of remembrance, the responsibility of future generations and approaches for a multifaceted confrontation with the past.
Universitätsbibliothek TU Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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26.10.26 18:00 - 20:00 clock
Susanne Fröhlich and Constanze Kleis
Do more sport, lose weight, cultivate friendships, rediscover the world and love. Susanne Fröhlich and Constanze Kleis offer tried and tested tips to combat ageing. From longevity hype to old people's disco, anything is possible!
The Sinister Ore Mountains – A Reading with Danielle Zinn
During the annual witch-burning ceremony, a girl disappears without a trace; shortly afterward, her father is found dead. What at first appears to be a family tragedy turns into a mysterious case full of suspense and mysticism.
Reading and Discussion with Bettina Wilpert
Manja is 17; she skips school with her friend Maxie and enjoys her freedom. An encounter with Manuel, a contract worker, changes everything. The novel tells the story of young women’s lives at different times from three perspectives.
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Anett Steiner reads from her latest crime novel set in the Ore Mountains
Anett Steiner reads from her crime novel *Moorgold*, published in 2026. A bone discovery, a mysterious death, and the legend of a fabled treasure lead the investigators deep into the gloomy forests along the German-Bohemian border.
Ronja Forcher
In her autobiography, Ronja Forcher, known from "Der Bergdoktor", tells of her childhood in the valley, of a deep friendship and of dealing with a rare illness - a touching story about loss, strength, courage and consolation.
Jakob Schwerdtfeger
Art history can be fun: stand-up comedian and art historian Jakob Schwerdtfeger takes the audience on a humorous journey through 1000 years of art. He explains Impressionism, Cubism and the like with wit and knowledge.
Lutz van der Horst
Lutz van der Horst reads from his debut novel "Konfetti-Blues": a humorous story about failure. Comedy author Max struggles with life, love and career - an evening full of humor and thought-provoking moments.
STEFAN SCHWARZ - TO THE CORE
An evening full of humor, honesty and depth of life: In "Bis ins Mark", Schwarz tells of his cancer diagnosis - touching, self-ironic and with a lot of heart. Not a story of suffering, but a courageous, cheerful search for clarity, meaning and closeness.
Brauclub09111 Chemnitz
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04.12.2620:00 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 im Vita-Center09122 Chemnitz
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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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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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20.10.2616:00 clock
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Queer East Germany – Reading with Bernd Sikora and Lutz-Uwe Kraus
Bernd Sikora and Lutz-Uwe Kraus will read from the novel *Aufgewacht*. The story is about gay life in the GDR, love, social constraints, and the search for one’s own identity.
Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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22.10.2619:00 clock
Eintritt: 8 €
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On the Trail of the Diamond Thief—with some animal help from Keely, the reading dog
Join Commissioner Pfote and a team of reading dogs as they set out to find clues: In this interactive mystery adventure, you’ll need to uncover clues and track down the mysterious diamond thief.
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Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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23.10.26 16:00 - 17:00 clock
2. Silent Book Night
Silent Book Night focuses on reading together in silence. There will be coffee and other beverages, a book swap table, and an opportunity to chat afterward. Participants will read for one hour from a book they bring themselves.
Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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24.10.26 19:00 - 22:00 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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26.10.2614:30 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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28.10.2615:00 clock
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Microproject | Queer. 100 Pages – Reading with Norma Schneider
What does “queer” mean—as a term, a political idea, and a social movement? Norma Schneider presents her book *Queer: 100 Pages* and explores queer history, identity, anti-queer sentiment, and current social debates.
The Art of Storytelling – Spooky Ghost Stories with Soogi Kang
Goosebumps meet storytelling: Soogi Kang, Maria Carmela Marinelli, and Heda Bayer bring ghosts, shadows, and mysterious encounters to life—sometimes quietly and poetically, sometimes in surprising and delightfully eerie ways.
Mit Philipp Richter, Sabine-Carolin Richter und Carsten Klobe
Come with us to Wonderland
The authors of the book "Wunderland" have compiled wondrous, cheerful, thought-provoking, frivolous and dreamy stories to give the audience a musical and poetic evening.