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.

Every first and third Friday of the month, 5:00–7:00 pm

Fancy a cosy get-together with crocheting, tea & lovely people? 🍵 Beginners are absolutely welcome: we’ll learn together, from each other, and I’m happy to help you with your first stitches. Of course advanced crocheters are welcome too, with or without your own project.

✨ Good to know: • 18+ everyone is welcome • I speak German & English • I’ll bring crochet hooks, patterns and a bit of yarn • there will be vegan & non-vegan snacks and drinks

Come as you are. ✨

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

The course takes place every Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 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 [email protected].

You can find more information about T*räumchen here.

Plenary Session

Mondays from 7:15 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.

Inquiries and Events

First Monday of the month: 7:15–8:15 PM, hybrid in the Yellow Room and on Zoom
This is where new groups introduce themselves and we discuss proposals for new projects. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts. We vote on whether ideas will be implemented at the Queer Center. Only Queer Center members present at the meeting are eligible to vote.
Please send your request in advance via email to Fred or Tristan Marie.
They’d be happy to meet with you ahead of the plenary session to clarify whether and how your idea would be possible at the Queer Center.

Time for exchange and discussion

Second Monday of the month: 7:15–8:45 PM, hybrid in the yellow room and on Zoom
Here 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.

Work planning

Third Monday of the month: 7:15–8:15 PM, hybrid in the yellow room and on Zoom
Here, the employees talk about how they use their work time and receive feedback from the plenary.
If there’s a lot on the agenda, we decide together how to set priorities.
Volunteers can also share how they spend their time at the Queer Center.

Time for Feelings and Social Dynamics

forth Monday of the month: 7:15–8:45 p.m., hybrid in the Yellow Room and on Zoom
Here 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.

Pause

There is no plenary meeting on the fifth Monday of the month

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: [email protected]

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.

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: [email protected]

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 seeing 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!

Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the entire Queer Center

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.

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.

Plenary Session

Mondays from 7:15 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 third Monday of the monthwe plan our tasks and work
Here, the employees talk about how they use their work time and receive feedback from the plenary.
If there’s a lot on the agenda, we decide together how to set priorities.
Volunteers can also share how they spend their time 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.

Inquiries and Events

First Monday of the month: 7:15–8:15 PM, hybrid in the Yellow Room and on Zoom
This is where new groups introduce themselves and we discuss proposals for new projects. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts. We vote on whether ideas will be implemented at the Queer Center. Only Queer Center members present at the meeting are eligible to vote.
Please send your request in advance via email to Fred or Tristan Marie.
They’d be happy to meet with you ahead of the plenary session to clarify whether and how your idea would be possible at the Queer Center.

Time for exchange and discussion

Second Monday of the month: 7:15–8:45 PM, hybrid in the yellow room and on Zoom
Here 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.

Work planning

Third Monday of the month: 7:15–8:15 PM, hybrid in the yellow room and on Zoom
Here, the employees talk about how they use their work time and receive feedback from the plenary.
If there’s a lot on the agenda, we decide together how to set priorities.
Volunteers can also share how they spend their time at the Queer Center.

Time for Feelings and Social Dynamics

forth Monday of the month: 7:15–8:45 p.m., hybrid in the Yellow Room and on Zoom
Here 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.

Pause

There is no plenary meeting on the fifth Monday of the month

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: [email protected]

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.

Mondays from 7:15 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.

Pause

There is no plenary meeting on the fifth Monday of the month

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.

Inquiries and Events

First Monday of the month: 7:15–8:15 PM, hybrid in the Yellow Room and on Zoom
This is where new groups introduce themselves and we discuss proposals for new projects. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts. We vote on whether ideas will be implemented at the Queer Center. Only Queer Center members present at the meeting are eligible to vote.
Please send your request in advance via email to Fred or Tristan Marie.
They’d be happy to meet with you ahead of the plenary session to clarify whether and how your idea would be possible at the Queer Center.

Time for exchange and discussion

Second Monday of the month: 7:15–8:45 PM, hybrid in the yellow room and on Zoom
Here 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.

Work planning

Third Monday of the month: 7:15–8:15 PM, hybrid in the yellow room and on Zoom
Here, the employees talk about how they use their work time and receive feedback from the plenary.
If there’s a lot on the agenda, we decide together how to set priorities.
Volunteers can also share how they spend their time at the Queer Center.

Time for Feelings and Social Dynamics

forth Monday of the month: 7:15–8:45 p.m., hybrid in the Yellow Room and on Zoom
Here 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.

Pause

There is no plenary meeting on the fifth Monday of the month

Free dancing 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.

Free Dancing

Here you can dance it out, get into the groove, shake it off, let it all out, and let go.

We’ll start together at 7 p.m. with a guided warm-up. Then there will be a playlist during which you can move however you like. We’ll finish with a short cool-down and a check-out.

No prior experience is necessary. Please come in comfortable clothing and non-slip socks or barefoot. Free of charge, for all queers & friends.

Attention! Today (May 29, 2026) the meetup is happening at the Queerreferat (Studihaus, 2nd floor, on campus)!

The A*Spec meeting for all on the asexual and aromantic spectrum as well as questioning people takes place once a month in the premises of queeres Zentrum (Mauerstraße 11). It starts at 7pm and will finish at 9pm. Snacks and drinks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you ☺️

Directions to queeres Zentrum at Mauerstraße 11: From the Königsplatz/Mauerstraße tram stop heading towards the main train station: Exit the tram stop and walk towards Rewe without crossing the street. Keep an eye out for the sign „Mauerstraße 11“ above the door. From the Königsplatz/Mauerstraße tram stop heading towards Am Stern: Cross the street and turn left. Look for the sign „Mauerstraße 11“ above the door. We’ll meet you at the door. If you arrive later, message the @queer_referat on Instagram. We’ll open the door for you

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., our newly launched kickoff meeting for the Queer BIPOC Hangout will take place at the Queer Center!

[This time, there will be free ice cream.]

The idea is to bring together queer BIPOC people in the Kassel/North Hesse area who would like to meet regularly to recharge their batteries 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 [email protected]. The same goes if you’re not sure whether the term “queer” applies to you.

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

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

Colorful Threads is a meetup
for people who are queer
and also disabled or chronically ill.

Queer used to be a swear word.
Today, some people say:
I am queer and proud of it.
For example:
Women who love women.
Men who love men.
People who love people.
People who do not fall in love.
People who do not feel sexual attraction.
People who are not just women or men.
Intersex people
Transgender people

This is what we do at the meeting:
We talk to each other
and sew or do other handicrafts.
You decide for yourself what you want to do.
It's okay if you just come to talk.
Or just to do handicrafts.
Or both.

Talking to each other

You will meet more queer people.
They are also disabled, crazy, or chronically ill.
You talk about handicrafts, for example.
Or about your experiences.
Or about how you can be strong together with others.

Sewing and handicrafts

Here's what you can do at the meeting:
Repair your clothes.
Or make them more beautiful.
Sew a pillow.
Or something else.
You decide what you want to do.
Want to know how to do something?
Then Tristan Marie will show you.

Food

There is also food.
The Queer Center prepares food.
It is vegan and gluten-free.
Would you like to bring and share food?
It doesn't have to be vegan or gluten-free.
The important thing is to write down the ingredients.
That way, others will know what's in the food.

Rooms

There are several rooms at the Queer Center:
There is a large room for everyone.
And a retreat room.
You can be alone there.
And there are two more rooms.
You can sew or talk there.

Dates

We meet every two months
on weekends
from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
The next meetings are
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Saturday, July 18

Location

The meeting is at the Queer Center.
It is located at Mauerstraße 11
in Kassel.
At the Mauerstraße bus stop.
There is an elevator to the Queer Center.
Take it to the 5th floor.
Then turn left into the hallway.
The Queer Center is at the end of the hallway.

Is this your first time at the Queer Center
and would you like to be picked up at the bus stop?
Then send an email to TristanMarie @ QueeresZentrumKassel . de.

Please do not come if you are acutely ill.
For example, if you have a cold.
Please test yourself for COVID-19 before the meeting.
Don't have a COVID-19 test?
Then you can take a test at the Queer Center.

Accessibility

Here we have listed the accessibility Information of the Queer Center: Click
Do you require any assistance to participate?
For example, interpretation.
Or someone to look after you during the meeting.
Or do you have any allergies?
Then send an email to TristanMarie @ QueeresZentrumKassel . de

The Queer Center has a handicraft café called Bunte Fäden (Colorful Threads) for disabled, mad, and chronically ill queers. About every two months, it offers opportunities to chat, do handicrafts, and have brunch.

Chat

You will get to know more queer people who are disabled, mad or chronically ill. You can talk about your creative projects, share experiences and develop ideas together on how queer or disabled communities can become more inclusive.

Handicrafts

You can repair and embellish items or create something new. It doesn't matter if you already know how to sew, embroider, or mend, because Tristan Marie will be happy to assist you with advice and support.

Food

The Queer Center will prepare a cold buffet. The food is vegan and gluten-free. You are also welcome to bring something for the buffet. It does not have to be vegan or gluten-free. Please list the ingredients.

Flow of events

You are welcome to come and go as you please. You decide what you want to do. It's okay if you just come to chat or even just to do handicrafts. Tristan Marie is there to answer your questions about handicrafts.

Rooms

There are several rooms in the Queer Center: a large room for everyone, a retreat room for people who need some quiet time, and two rooms that we can use as we need them.
You can find more information about the rooms here.

Dates

Bunte Fäden takes place roughly every two months on a Saturday or Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The next dates for Bunte Fäden are:
Saturday, March 14
Sunday, May 10
Saturday, July 18

Please do not come if you are acutely ill and test yourself for COVID-19 beforehand. We also have COVID-19 tests available at the Queer Center.

Accessibility

You can find information about accessibility at the Queer Center here.
Please let us know in advance what you need to participate.
The best way to do this is by emailing TristanMarie at QueeresZentrumKassel dot de.