Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Meeting point upon request

Sometimes we meet at the Queer Center. Other times we meet elsewhere. Please send an e-mail to 50plus at QueeresZentrumKassel dot de and we will inform you where we meet next time.

On this evening, the Queer Center Kassel belongs to queers aged 50 and over!
All rooms in the center are available for chatting, chilling, playing, enjoying drinks, being creative, meeting people, making plans, reading books and magazines, and much more... Drinks and snacks are available for a donation or you can bring your own.

By being queer, we mean that we do not conform to cis-hetero norms and lifestyles. Are you also over 50 (or will you be soon?), do you identify as queer, and do you live beyond cis-heteronormativity? Then you might want to stop by on Thursday! See you soon!

If you would like to participate, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the Queer Center's self-image and etiquette and ensure that you can stand behind them.

Fridays, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the entire Queer Center

The open living room is run by volunteers and is open to everyone. Come by and get to know the Queer Center. Meet up with friends here to do crafts, play games, relax, or meet new people.

We have Wi-Fi, a queer library, lots of games, a karaoke machine, a craft room, and much more. You can make tea and coffee in our kitchenette or grab a cold drink from the fridge. We welcome donations for drinks. And we look forward to seeing you!

Grab your queer friends and come fill the Queer Center with life.

Second Friday of the month, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., chill room (yellow door)

Welcome to our community!

All neurodivergent individuals who identify as queer, live beyond cisheteronormativity, and are interested in connecting, sharing, and networking, are invited.

This is what neurodivergence means to us:

• Feelings, perceptions, and needs fall outside the framework that society considers “normal.”

• People often receive medical diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, ADD, learning difficulties, epilepsy, mental illness, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, apraxia, cerebral palsy, dyspraxia, etc. (see nibi.space/neurodivergence)

• People do not need a diagnosis to be welcome here.

• People do not have to be “sure” that they are neurodivergent; a suspicion or question in this direction is enough. Talking to other neurodivergent people can sometimes be helpful in gaining more certainty about whether or not this term describes their experience.

There are several rooms on site, including a quiet room. We will provide stimming toys. Please write us to let us know what you need to participate!

Often our meetings happen like this:

-short introduction and check in round (How are you here today?)

-Exchange about different topics concerning neurodivergence and queerness. This can happen in one big group or multiple smaller groups. Feel free to bring your own topic!

-check out round (how was the meeting for you?)

-communal tidying and cleaning

second Friday of every month from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Cafe del Sol, Göttinger Str. 33, 34123 Kassel

A cozy meeting place for bears, cubs, chasers, and friends. Come along to relax, chat, get to know each other, and network.

This is the first step toward establishing a regular bear get-together in Kassel.

Ganz entspannt wollen wir einmal im Monat eine schöne Tour hier in Nordhessen wandern. Egal ob ein kurzer Stadtspaziergang, eine mittlere Wanderung oder auch eine längere Wanderung, alles ist möglich. Bringt gerne Wandervorschläge mit und vor allen genug Essen und Trinken, sowie festes Schuhwerk. Wanderanfänger*innen sind willkommen, wir gehen gemütlich leichte Weg. Geplant ist, dass wir immer am 2. Samstag im Monat wandern.

 Die Teilnahme beim Wandern erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr!

Unsere erste Wanderung soll eine ca. 6,5 km Wanderung im schönen Reinhardswald bei Immenhausen sein. Wir treffen uns unten am Straßeneingang des queeren Zentrum. Dann nutzen wir die RT1 vom Königsplatz um 10:31 Uhr und steigen in Immenhausen in den Ortsbus 173 um. Solltet ihr kein Deutschlandticket oder Semesterticket haben, würde das Multiticket Single in Preisstufe 3 einen Betrag von 10,90 € kosten.

We are delighted to offer you this free self-defense course from T*räumchen.

The course takes place every Monday at the Queer Center. The aim is to learn self-defense techniques in a safe space and to strengthen your self-confidence.

The course is aimed at trans*, inter*, questioning, and non-binary individuals aged 14 and above. No previous experience is necessary! You are warmly invited to take the plunge and give it a try!

If you have any questions or would like to register, please send us an email at selbstverteidigung@traeumchen-kassel.de.

You can find more information about T*räumchen here.

On October 12 we talk about our search for new premises.

On November 11 we talk about our written self-image.

On December 14 We talk about our bylaws.

On January 11 we talk about our rules of procedure.

Plenary Session - 2nd Monday of the month from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., hybrid: Zoom and the yellow room

We discuss and decide together what’s happening at the Queer Center. To do this, we meet once a week for a plenary session. Here, people report on past and upcoming events, and we talk about challenges and goals for the Queer Center. Everyone who is interested is invited to the plenary session.

On the second Monday of the month we take our time for excange and discussion
We discuss topics that are on our minds. For example, what values we share and what that means for everyday life at the Queer Center.

Here’s roughly how our plenary meeting unfolds:

We meet in a hybrid format. We’ll send you the link via email beforehand. At the Queer Center, we use the Yellow Room. We start and end on time. It’s okay to leave early. If the meeting runs longer than expected, we’ll ask beforehand if people have time for it.

We’re always happy to welcome new people to the plenary session. That’s why we start each session with a brief round of introductions where people also share how they’re feeling at the moment. After that, we discuss the topics of the day.

Since June 2026, We are trying out a new plenary structure. We set different priorities for the plenaries. People decide for themselves where they want to participate or if they’d rather not attend the plenary session.

Would you like to join the plenary session? Then just come to the Queer Center on time or send an email to: info at QueeresZentrumKassel dot de for the Zoom access details.

second Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., *innen space

Target group:
This offer is aimed at gay and bisexual men of ages 20 and above from Kassel city and the surrounding area who want to get together in a relaxed and safe environment away from the party and restaurant scene.

Group content:
This group serves as a place to meet and exchange ideas with other gay and bisexual men in similar life circumstances and emotional worlds in a safe environment, and to experience that you are not alone with your feelings and fears, or that you don't have to cope with them and hide them. The group meets for themed discussion evenings (e.g., coming out; socio-political position and acceptance, for example within the family or circle of friends; etc.) and joint visits to cultural events.
The founders see the group as autonomous and independent, far removed from organizational structures—there are no membership fees. Menpoint is not a dating platform.

Background: How it all began with “menpoint”
Once upon a time, there was a man somewhere. One day, he decided to start coming out. However, it took another six months before he opened up to his colleagues at work. And so it came about that one of his colleagues made contact with men who volunteered at the “Gay Counseling Center in Kassel.” The three of them got together to get to know each other and make plans. Together, they outlined enough topics and discussion points to last for six months of meetings. This attempt was to last six months in any case. A meeting place for men. A meeting point for men. That's how Menpoint came about. That was in February 2013 – so Menpoint has been around for over 10 years now.

Contact:
Do you have any questions for Menpoint? Then send an email to: menpoint-kassel@gmx.de

We are very pleased to offer you this self-defense course from Dynamo Windrad:

Once a week, together we

• work out and empower ourselves

• get moving

• practice punching, kicking, and defense techniques

• have fun!

Our training is aimed at anyone who identifies with the term queer or feels addressed by it. Even if you are not sure whether you fall under the umbrella of queer* or want to use the term for yourself, you are welcome to come to the training.

Here you can find more information about the course: Dynamo Windrad

If you would like to try out a training session or have any questions, please send us an email at: queer_selbstverteidigung@riseup.net

2nd Tuesday in even months and 3rd Wednesday in odd months, 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., in the *innen space

A space for queers and friends aged 18 and older to discuss alternative relationship concepts.

You are invited if you

• are interested in diverse relationship concepts

• are in a non-monogamous relationship or are considering one

• want to share your own experiences and exchange ideas

• want to find support when facing difficulties

• want to make connections

Whether you are polyamorous, relationship anarchist, in an open relationship, aromantic, or something else entirely—everyone is welcome.

Queer people are especially invited, but their supporters, friends, and partners are also welcome to participate.
These meetings are suitable for adults.

second wednesday of the month, 1pm to 3pm, whole Queer Center

Are you interested in the queer community, but often find yourself at a loss when it comes to queer conversations? Or are you worried you don’t know enough about the queer scene?
Are you just starting to wonder if you might be queer? Or do you already know, but aren’t sure what comes next?
Have you just moved to Kassel and want to get your bearings in the local communities? Or have you lived here for a while but haven’t yet dared to reach out to the queer community?

Then our open house hours for newcomers to the queer community are just for you. Together, we make a special effort to ensure that newcomers feel welcome. After all, we’ve all been newcomers to these communities at some point.

(We’d love for you to stop by on any other day, too. You’re always welcome. But with these set dates, there might be more newcomers during the drop-in hours, and sometimes it’s easier to settle in together than alone.)

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The Queer Lunchtime is offered by our employees and is open to everyone. Come by, get to know the Queer Center, and learn more about queer groups and services in Kassel and North Hesse.

You are welcome to eat here, take a nap, or meet up with friends. In the chill room, you may relax on the sofas and doze or have a friendly chat. In our kitchenette, you may heat up or cook your food, make tea or coffee, or grab a cold drink from the refrigerator. We welcome donations for drinks.

You can also bring your ideas for queer events, campaigns, or projects and discuss them with our team. In the office, we can make plans, work on grant applications, and discuss what else you need to bring your ideas for the Queer Center to life.

We also have Wi-Fi, a queer library, lots of games, a karaoke machine, a craft room, and much more.

We look forward to meeting you!

If you enjoy consensual play involving power, pain, control, and other kinky activities, and would like to discuss these topics with like-minded people, come to our Q*BDSM Tea Time.

Our Q*BDSM Tea Time aims to provide queer people with a space beyond cis-hetero norms to share experiences and information and to network. Whether you’re experienced or still figuring out what you like, you’re welcome. We want to get to know each other and decide together how we’d like to shape our future meetings.

Our meetings are open to queer and questioning individuals aged 18 and older. We meet at the Queer Center Kassel, Mauerstr. 11 (entrance via the medical center), 5th floor

Second Wednesday of every month, 7:30–9:00 p.m., blue door

Hello, everyone!

Whether you're bi, pan, omni, or don't identify with any label, you're all welcome at the Bi+ meetup!

Since we are often not very visible in the queer community, we have started a regular Bi+ meeting in Kassel.

Feel free to bring along any wishes and ideas you have for future meetings and suggestions for how we could develop further. If you feel like playing group games, you're welcome to bring those along too.

Just drop by – even on the spur of the moment.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Third Thursday of the month, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., consultation room (green door)

The open consultation hours of T*räumchen are now held at the Queer Center Kassel. We offer counseling that is easily accessible and, if desired, anonymous.

Each consultation appointment takes about 20–30 minutes and is particularly well suited for clarifying initial questions and getting to know our team.

No registration is necessary. However, you are welcome to contact us in advance by phone at 0157 32409142 or by email at kontakt[at]traeumchen-kassel.de.

You can find more information about T*räumchen here.

We’re Kassel’s new gay choir—and we want to sing with you!

Every other week, we meet at the Queer Center to sing together, discover our voices, and, above all, enjoy the sound of our voices coming together.

We’re currently forming a new group and welcome anyone who’d like to join our choir. Whether you’re an experienced choir singer or just curious about singing—come on by, sing along, and let your voice be heard!

Our choir is open to anyone who identifies with a gay choir and wants to feel at home here. A good dozen men who love to sing are already part of the group—and we’re looking forward to getting to know even more voices and personalities. We want to have fun together, meet new people, and make Kassel sing a little louder.

We look forward to seeing you and hearing your voice! Martin & Dirk, along with the rest of the “Apples of Hercules”!

On the first and third Friday of the month from 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Want to enjoy a cozy get-together with crocheting, tea, and nice people? 🍵 Beginners are more than welcome: We’ll learn together, from each other, and I’ll be happy to help you with your first stitches. Advanced crocheters are, of course, also welcome—with or without your own project.

✨ Good to know: • Everyone 18 and older is welcome • The meetup isn’t led by anyone at the moment • There are vegan and non-vegan snacks and drinks

Come as you are. ✨

Third Friday of the month, time and location available upon request

The aim of this get-together is to create a safe environment for information and exchange.

Everyone aged 18 and older, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, who is interested in exchanging ideas about BDSM is welcome to attend. Newcomers to BDSM who have no experience are just as welcome as people who have been active in the scene for a long time.

The get-together takes place on the third Friday of the month. We alternate between the Queer Center and a café in Nordstadt, depending on availability. The meeting place and exact time can be requested by email.

If you have any further questions or suggestions, please contact us at the following email address: herrchaot@smjg-alumni.org

The Queer BIPOC Hangout takes place at the Queer Center every third Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m.!

On September 12: Painting totebags

The idea is to bring together queer BIPOC people in the Kassel/North Hesse area who’d like to meet regularly to recharge together.

BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. If you’re not sure whether this applies to you, feel free to stop by or send an email to bery [at] QueeresZentrumKassel.de. The same goes if you’re not sure whether the term “queer” applies to you.

This is meant to be a safe space where we can share experiences, chat, do crafts, snack, and simply spend time together.

The event is sponsored by the Anti-Discrimination Office of the Hessian Ministry of Labor, Integration, Youth, and Social Affairs.

Achtung: Der Fahrstuhl im QuZ ist leider für die nächste Zeit kaputt. Deshalb findet der Spielenachmittag ab dem 21.6. bis auf weiteres in den Räumlichkeiten der AIDS-Hilfe Kassel in der Motzstr. 1, 3. Obergeschoß statt!

Kommt gerne einfach vorbei und bringt gerne eigene Spiele und vegane Snacks mit.

Ich freue mich auf euch.

Der Spielenachmittag findet in deutscher Lautsprache statt.

You’re warmly invited to Queer Tongues—a language café and hangout. Come meet queer people in a relaxed setting and practice different languages. Feel free to bring your own ideas for activities, such as games, karaoke, crafts, and more...

On July 21, we’re hosting a movie night starting at 7:00 p.m. For synopses or questions, feel free to email info [at] QueeresZentrumKassel.de in advance.

Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., in the entire Queer Center

Queer Lunchtime is offered by our employees and is open to everyone. Come by, get to know the Queer Center, and learn more about queer groups and services in Kassel and North Hesse.

You are welcome to eat here, take a nap, or meet up with friends. In the chill room, you may relax on the sofas and doze or have a friendly chat. In our kitchenette, you may heat up or cook your food, make tea or coffee, or grab a cold drink from the refrigerator. We welcome donations for drinks.

You can also bring your ideas for queer events, campaigns, or projects and discuss them with our team. In the office, we can make plans, work on grant applications, and discuss what else you need to bring your ideas for the Queer Center to life.

We also have Wi-Fi, a queer library, lots of games, a karaoke machine, a craft room, and much more.

We look forward to meeting you!

4th Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,*innen space

The Shibari Group meets every 4th Thursday for doing Shibari together. Beginners are welcome. For more information, visit: https://www.instagram.com/meetandtiekassel/

Fourth Friday of the month, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. throughout the Queer Center

Are you interested in the queer community, but often find yourself lost in queer conversations? Or are you worried you don’t know enough about the queer scene?
Are you just starting to wonder if you might be queer? Or do you already know, but aren’t sure what comes next?
Have you just moved to Kassel and want to get your bearings in the local communities? Or have you lived here for a while but haven’t yet dared to seek out queer connections?

Then our open house hours for newcomers to the queer community are just for you. Together, we make a special effort to ensure that newcomers feel welcome. After all, we’ve all been new to these communities at some point.

(We’d love for you to come by on any other day, too. You’re always welcome. But with these set dates, maybe more newcomers will be at the open house, and sometimes it’s easier to settle in together than alone.)

The open living room is run by volunteers and is open to everyone. Come by and get to know the Queer Center. Meet up with friends here to do crafts, play games, relax, or meet new people.

We have Wi-Fi, a queer library, lots of games, a karaoke machine, a craft room, and much more. You can make tea and coffee in our kitchenette or grab a cold drink from the fridge. We welcome donations for drinks. And we look forward to seeing you!

Grab your queer friends and come fill the Queer Center with life.

Here you can try on new clothes and take them home (for free). You can also bring clothing you no longer wear.

We will provide food and drinks (for a donation if possible)

If you want to donate clothes:

we also accept clothes on the 23rd (a day before) during the regular opening hours (16-19).

We welcome all clothing, jewelry, shoes, hats, handbags and other accessories.

Please make sure your donations are clean and undamaged.

4th monday of the month from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., hybrid: Zoom and the yellow room

We discuss and decide together what’s happening at the Queer Center. To do this, we meet once a week for a plenary session. Here, people report on past and upcoming events, and we talk about challenges and goals for the Queer Center. Everyone who is interested is invited to the plenary session.

On the forth Monday of the month we take time for our Feelings and Social Dynamics
We talk about how we’re feeling about each other and the Queer Center right now. We resolve conflicts with one another and show each other appreciation. Are there any uncertainties or conflicts that we, as a whole group of committed people, should discuss? What about the Queer Center brings us joy or causes us concern?
Afterward, all volunteers and interested individuals are invited to wind down the evening together in a relaxed atmosphere.

Here’s roughly how our plenary meeting unfolds:

We meet in a hybrid format. We’ll send you the link via email beforehand. At the Queer Center, we use the Yellow Room. We start and end on time. It’s okay to leave early. If the meeting runs longer than expected, we’ll ask beforehand if people have time for it.

We’re always happy to welcome new people to the plenary session. That’s why we start each session with a brief round of introductions where people also share how they’re feeling at the moment. After that, we discuss the topics of the day.

Since June 2026, We are trying out a new plenary structure. We set different priorities for the plenaries. People decide for themselves where they want to participate or if they’d rather not attend the plenary session.

Would you like to join the plenary session? Then just come to the Queer Center on time or send an email to: info at QueeresZentrumKassel dot de for the Zoom access details.

Attention: On 23.9. Dances&Dreams is cancelled due to illness!

Free dancing - first and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., *innen space

You can come to dance, groove, shake and let go. We offer a shared, guided get-into-your-body warm up and a playlist during which you can move individually.

No previous knowledge is required. Please come in comfortable clothing and non-slip socks or barefoot.

For all queers & friends, free of charge.

Whether in debates about the Self-Determination Act, in the victim counts on Trans Day of Remembrance, or in the media’s portrayal of trans* people: Time and again, it becomes clear that transphobia is directed disproportionately at trans* women and trans* femininity. This is no coincidence and has rightly led to the coining of a specific term for it: transmisogyny.

Transmisogyny can be understood as an expression of a social order that devalues femininity and punishes people who step outside the male position.

This workshop aims to combine political analysis with personal reflection and to create a space where questions, uncertainties, and experiences can be shared. Together, we want to deepen our understanding of transmisogyny, recognize our own entanglement in it, and become better equipped to address it. This is an in-depth workshop; prior knowledge of queerphobia is beneficial.

The workshop is primarily intended as a learning space for people who are not themselves affected by transmisogyny. Trans* women and trans* femmes are, of course, welcome.

Please register at: kontakt [at] QueeresZentrumKassel [dot] de

Feel free to let us know what you need to be able to participate fully!

About the presenter: Micke Thekla Guckelsberger has her own transition story and works as a freelancer supporting organizations and teams through change processes. As a systemic therapist in training, she also works with individuals and couples.

This event is funded by the Anti-Discrimination Office of the Hessian Ministry of Labor, Integration, Youth, and Social Affairs.

Last Friday of the month, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., at the Queer*Referat

The A*Spec meetup takes place regularly once a month for everyone on the asexual and aromantic spectrum, as well as those who are questioning, at the autonomous Queer*Referat (Studihaus, 2nd floor). It starts at 7:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. Snacks and drinks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you ☺️

Please register for the meeting by email: a_spec.kassel [at] proton.me

When it comes to trans* women and trans* femininities, the focus is all too often solely on the challenges this world presents for us. This workshop aims to be different. We want to engage with ourselves in an empowering way and turn toward one another. That means giving space to our own trans* life stories, exploring queer joy, and envisioning queer futures. It’s meant to be a space where you don’t have to do anything—you can simply be.

If you enjoy being creative, bring whatever you need for that.

The workshop is for anyone who does not identify with the gender assigned to them at birth as male. This could include, for example, trans* women, trans* female people, and non-binary people. It doesn’t matter where you are in your journey, how you present yourself to the outside world, or who you’ve already spoken to about it. You’re welcome.

About the facilitator: Micke Thekla Guckelsberger has her own transition story and works as a freelance consultant supporting organizations and teams through change processes. As a systemic therapist in training, she also works with individuals and couples.

Please register at: kontakt [at] QueeresZentrumKassel [dot] de. And feel free to let us know what you need to be able to fully participate in the workshop.

This event is funded by the Anti-Discrimination Office of the Hessian Ministry of Labor, Integration, Youth, and Social Affairs.

Introductory workshops and practice sessions on breaking down barriers in everyday community life.

Breaking down barriers can seem like an overwhelming task at first. That’s why we’re starting small: Once a month, we’ll hold an introductory session on one aspect of accessibility. In between, we’ll host practice sessions where we’ll work together to apply what we’ve learned to our respective events or groups.

We already have dates set for this year:

Introduction to Simple Language and Plain Language
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m., online
Please message TristanMarie at QueereszentrumKassel do de for the Link.

Introduction to barriers in images
Monday, September 7, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m., online

Practice session: Simple language, clear images
Friday, October 2, 2026
4:00–7:00 p.m., at the Queer Center

Introduction to barriers in images and alternative texts
Monday, November 2, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m., online

Introduction to describing barriers
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m., at the Queer Center

Sign up or just show up.

The elevator at the Queer Center is currently out of order. Please check back a few days before the event to see whether it will take place at the Queer Center, online, or as a hybrid event.

Are you hungry for Community?
Come to our potluck dinner!
If you can, please bring some food to share.
We’ll eat, talk, and get to know each other.
If you wish for a community you can start making it here.
If you just want to check out the vibe, you can do so aswell.
We share our joys and concerns.
We care for each other.
We help each other out.
We practice how to build a caring community.

Some people have allergies or food intolerances.
Some people eat vegan, kosher, or halal.
We consider these things together.
This pad will help us doing so. Click.
Here, people can list their allergies, food intolerances, and dietary practices.
Anyone bringing food checks to see what they can be mindful of.
When everyone is minding something, there will be something for everyone.

Please only bring food, if you have the time, energy and money for it.
If you only lack the money, please get in touch with TristanMarie so we can figure something out.
If you dont bring food, please bring a container to take food home.