💥 FOMO Munich - We are back, baby! July 01-07

Weekly newsletter keeping you up to date on the coolest events for tech & culture in Munich

Servus Munich 🥨👋🏼

We took a little breather, but now we're plugged back in and ready to light up your inbox. Missed us? We missed you too. Get ready for a fresh dose of innovation, creativity, and that entrepreneurial mojo you know and love.

Hey, I'm Melissa. Vienna-born schnitzel connoisseur who hopped from Berlin to Munich. Startup enthusiast by day, culinary adventurer by night 🍝

I love Munich, but felt it needed a social boost. So, I've joined forces with FOMO Munich to rev up the city's event scene. When I'm not brainstorming startup ideas, you'll spot me at food hotspots, cool gatherings, or on my racing bike 🚴🏼‍♀️

My mission? Bring more excitement to Munich.
Let's make it happen together 🤝

FOMO Shout-outs 🌟 

  • 📢 FOMO Berlin | First Thursday CPT x Berlin Edition: For all my Berlin lovers in Munich who are in Berlin on Thursday, join us for some after-work drinks while enjoying background tunes in a stunning underground gallery. Free Entry I 18:30 - 1:00 🥂

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What did you FOMO last week 📸 ?

I plunged into Munich's startup scene at TUM's Entrepreneurship Day. Networked, absorbed ideas, and got the pulse of the local innovation ecosystem. First impressions? This city's got potential, and I'm here to help unlock it 🔑

FOMO top picks of the week 🔥
  • HACK'N'TALK: LegalTech Focus 💼 | Wednesday, 6 pm - Join UnternehmerTUM and Legal Tech Colab for a night of innovation. Featuring keynote by Legalian's CPO Maximilian Reinhard, 1-minute startup pitches, and networking. Perfect for entrepreneurs, investors, and legal tech enthusiasts. Apply to pitch your LegalTech startup!

  • Filmfest München 🎬 | June 28 - July 7 - Munich becomes a cinematic paradise with over 150 films from 53 countries. Catch premieres, spot stars like Kate Winslet, and dive into diverse screenings citywide. Get tickets via the web shop, festival counters, or München App. Pro tip: All tickets are €9.90 on Public Day (July 7)!

  • Women Start-up Empowerment Training: Be a Strong, Authentic Female Leader 👩‍💼 | Tuesday, 9 am - Empower yourself to lead and drive sustainable change. Open to all present and future female founders and students interested in humanistic leadership. Develop skills to inspire action in yourself and others, regardless of your background.📍Location: Munich Urban Colab

The FOMO Munich Week ☀️:
Monday 1st
  • Comedy für Freunde - Stand-Up & Impro Show 🎤 | 7:30 pm - Laugh your Monday blues away at Neuhauser Trafo near Rotkreuzplatz U1. Enjoy 6-8 comedians, from fresh faces to social media stars, plus improv games and a headliner finale. Hosted by Hani Who. Tickets: €10 at the door. Follow @Comedy_fuer_freunde for updates!

  • Filmfest München  🎬 | June 28 - July 7 - Munich becomes a cinematic paradise with over 150 films from 53 countries. Catch premieres, spot stars like Kate Winslet, and dive into diverse screenings citywide. Get tickets via the web shop, festival counters, or München App. Pro tip: All tickets are €9.90 on Public Day (July 7)!

Tuesday 2nd
  • Women Start-up Empowerment Training: Be a Strong, Authentic Female Leader 👩‍💼 | 9 am - Empower yourself to lead and drive sustainable change. Open to all present and future female founders and students interested in humanistic leadership. Develop skills to inspire action in yourself and others, regardless of your background.📍Location: Munich Urban Colab

  • Innovation Café: Food & BBQ Edition 🍔 | 5 pm - Join at Precelerator, Lothstraße 21 for an outdoor food innovation extravaganza! Experience startup pitches, visit booths, sample products, and network with founders. Don't miss the keynote by FSIWS on the future of food innovation.

  • Women-Only Group Ride 🚴‍♀️ | 6 pm - Calling all women cyclists! Meet at Perlacher Forest north entrance for a 52 km flat ride at 27 km/h pace. Perfect for an after-work adventure with the Female Cycling Force [FCF] community.

  • Tempo Tuesday by 26.Miles 🏃‍♂️ | 7 pm - 8 pm - Push your limits at this weekly interval training with Ryzon Concept Store. Suitable for both ambitious runners and beginners. Summer sessions on the track near Wittelsbacherbrücke.

Wednesday 3rd
  • HACK'N'TALK: LegalTech Focus 💼 | 6 pm - Join UnternehmerTUM and Legal Tech Colab for a night of innovation. Featuring keynote by Legalian's CPO Maximilian Reinhard, 1-minute startup pitches, and networking. Perfect for entrepreneurs, investors, and legal tech enthusiasts. Apply to pitch your LegalTech startup!

  • "I Wanna Finance with Somebody" 💰 | 6 pm - Financial.com hosts a rooftop finance event in Parkstadt Schwabing. Learn about money mindset, retirement planning, and network over snacks and drinks. Ticket: €5.55, proceeds go to BrotZeit e.V. Boost your financial knowledge for a good cause!

  • MIXWOCH Open-Air & Indoor 🎉 | 10 pm - Get your midweek groove on at Lucky Who Club. Free drinks from 10-11 pm, 2-for-1 bottle specials all night. Enjoy Hip-Hop, Afro, R'n'B, and more with resident DJs and guests. Entry: €10 at the door. Wednesday nights just got a whole lot better!

Thursday 4th
  • 26.Miles Morning Miles 🏃‍♂️ | 7 am - Kickstart your day with two pace groups: 9km @5:15min/km and 7km @5:45min/km. Coffee and snacks await post-run. Perfect for early birds looking to energize their morning!

  • "It's my! pleasure" Workshop 💖 | 7 pm - Explore your sensuality and sexual confidence in this 2.5-hour women-only workshop. Learn about vulva anatomy, sensual touches, and breathing techniques. Reichenbachstrasse 29, Munich. €49/person, 50% off for pairs!

  • Build Better Hardware Vol. 4 🛠️ | 6:30 pm - Join BatchOne for insights on patent strategy, biomimetic bioreactors, and solar-powered water production. Featuring speakers from Quant IP, Fluvion, and AQUAHARA. Perfect for hardware and deep tech startups!

  • PAINT & SIP IN THE DARK 🎨 | 7 pm - Unleash your creativity with fluorescent paints in a black-light studio. Enjoy unlimited wine while painting your chosen motif. No experience needed! Unveil your masterpiece in "daylight" at the end.

  • WINE TRAP 🍷 | 6 pm - Kick off your weekend early at Dizzy Daisy Munich. Enjoy urban, hip-hop, and disco tunes with budget-friendly drinks. Free entry and first round of wine on the house (with registration). Dance the night away!

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Friday 5th
  • Women-Only Early-Bird Ride 🚴‍♀️ | 6 am - Join the Female Cycling Force [FCF] Community for a 44 km flat ride at 27 km/h pace. Meet at Reichenbachbrücke kiosk. Not for beginners; helmet, lights, and repair kit required.

  • Lolli Coworking Session - Haidhausen 💻 | from 10 am at Cafe Bla - Work alongside fellow freelancers and remote workers in Haidhausen's cozy cafés and spaces. Join the WhatsApp group or follow @workwithlolli for updates.

  • WineRebels Tasting Extravaganza 🍷 | Various times, July 5-6 - Embark on a wine adventure across Munich! Choose from 7 unique tastings in Schwabing, Haidhausen, and Giesing. Try Wine Bingo for a fun twist or relax at a Sundowner session. Perfect for all wine lovers, from curious beginners to seasoned connoisseurs. Check munichwinerebels.de for specific timings and locations.

  • Werksviertel Night Market 🌙 | 5 pm - Urban night market meets vintage flea market. Enjoy second-hand stalls, food trucks, bars, and live music. Free entry at Werksviertel-Mitte.

  • EM 2024 Public Viewing ⚽ | 4 pm - Watch the Euro 2024 quarter-finals on Praterinsel. Free entry, LED screens, food and drinks available. Table reservations include free entry and a crate of beer.

  • Techno & Paint 🎨 | 7 pm - Create abstract art inspired by techno music at Palais, Arnulfstraße. €46 includes materials. Drinks available for purchase.

  • FRIDAY LATE at Stuck Villa 🏛️ | From 7 pm - Free late-night opening at Stuck Villa. Guided tours at 7 pm and 8:30 pm, philosophical discussions at 7 pm, and ongoing urban gardening project. A cultural start to your weekend!

Saturday 6th
  • Pas Normal Social Road Ride 🚴‍♂️ | 11 am - Join fellow cyclists for a social ride through Munich. All levels welcome. Meet-up location TBA.

  • Dachauer Wasserturm 1-Day Yoga Retreat 🕉️ | All day - Immerse yourself in yoga at this historic water tower. Includes Hatha Flow, Human Design workshop, Ayurveda Yoga, cacao ceremony, and Disco Yoga. Lunch break at Dachau Castle.

  • Above Open Air 🎶 | 4 pm - Dance under the sky with DJs Tadej Jaki, Felipe de M., LAWYA, and Alex Volta. Expect a mix of Afro House, Tech, Indie Dance, and live drumming.

  • SEASON OF SOUNDS Festival 🏔️ | All day - Electronic music festival in Lenggries, 1 hour south of Munich. Featuring Felix Kröcher, JULËS, and more. Free shuttle from Lenggries station.

  • OBVS x GROOVE GARDEN @PARADISE_BEACH 🏖️ | 2 pm - Day festival at Praterstrand featuring LESANO, SKAI LOUNGE, and BASAK. 21+ event. Table reservations available.

  • PULL UP! Hip Hop Festival 🎤 | All day - Massive open-air event at Munich's Galopprennbahn with 3 stages, 15+ DJs, street food, and more. Featuring hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, and Latin music.

Sunday 7th
  • Bottomless Brunch at Haus im Tal 🥂 | 11 am - Indulge in unlimited brunch for €55 per person. Reservations required, up to 8 people. Perfect for a leisurely Sunday morning with friends.

  • Yoga & Brunch (EN) 🧘‍♀️🥐 | 10 am - Start your Sunday with a relaxing yoga session followed by a delicious brunch. Suitable for all levels, held at Leopoldstraße 202A. A great way to rejuvenate and socialize.

  • Pottery Workshop: Make Your Own Vase 🏺 | 4 pm - Get hands-on with clay at POTterri by Terri in Straßlach-Dingharting. Perfect for beginners and early-stage artists. This is part 1 of 2, with glazing on July 14th. Carpool options available. Contact DIY Munich on Instagram for details.

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  • Emerge X Antler Munich EdTech Meetup 🚀 | July 9, 6:30 pm - Calling all EdTech/Future of Work entrepreneurs and investors! Join Antler, Munich for an electric evening of networking, free food and drinks. Hear from Franziska Meyer (Edurino) and Sven Schütt (IU Group). Connect with like-minded innovators shaping the future of education and work.

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