March 8th is Frauentag, or more precisely "Internationaler Frauentag" (International Women's Day). It's not an official event, but there's usually a few political happenings throughout the city as well as the usual platitudes from the politicos. The SPD will be handing out roses in various locations throughout Berlin (e.g. 5pm at the Schönhauser Allee Arcaden under the slogan "Frauen verdienen mehr" ("Women deserve / earn more").

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