The Next Day #10: Berlin Weekend Guide
From 3 to 6, August, 2023
Hallo!
Don't worry if you missed out on the Garbicz Festival, Berlin has plenty of exciting events to offer. On the next Sunday, museums open their doors for free, and there's a special cinema showcase featuring films by Pedro Almodóvar. With parties and concerts, the city is always buzzing.
We've asked Rebecca and Jared Bassof from Estelle Dining, a delightful couple, to share their favorite spots in Berlin. This list is meant to be treasured, saved, and used without moderation.
Have a fantastic weekend. See you around!
Lalai & Mateus
Parties
Kulør
An all-female line-up at Kulør night features Courtesy’s debut album “fra eufori” with re-recorded pop tracks, joined by Parisian DJ Clara 3000, Laurel Halo, and Malika Mahmoud, known for genre and tempo shifts. Exciting night ahead! Friday, 04.08, from 10 pm. Berghain / Panorama Bar. Am Wriezener Bahnhof, 10243 Berlin. Ticket: 20 €.
AWAY 10 Years
Expect a house music masterclass from some of its finest purveyors as timeless Berlin party series and vinyl label AWAY returns. With Moodyman and Prosumer. From Friday at 11:59 pm until Monday at 4 am. ://aboutblank: Markgrafendamm 24c, 10245 Berlin. Tickets: 33,00 € + 4,10 €.
Get Perlonized
The German label Perlon's party hosts its third edition at Zenner. Wait for high-quality house and minimal music presented by Perlon residents, with DJ sets by Sammy Dee, Sonja Moonear, and Zip, along with a live performance by Wareika. Friday, 04.08, 11:59 pm until 1 pm. Zenner, Alt-Treptow 15, - Treptower Park, 12435 Berlin. Tickets: 16,95 € / 20,35 €.
Crave Tapes Label Night
Crave Tapes throws another edition of its label showcase, hosting Meshes, Fringe Society, ANBU, Desolate Discotheque, and Unhealed for a night of EBM, synthwave, and post-punk sounds. Friday, 04.08, 11 pm - 7 am. Beate Uwe, Schillingstr. 31, 10179, Berlin.
IMMORTAL SPELL永生咒
For those who enjoy experimental music and visual arts, this Friday's must-see event is “IMMORTAL SPELL永生咒” by Aɴ(8)x. Friday, 04.08, 11 pm - 6 am. arkaoda, Karl-Marx Platz 16 12043 Berlin. Ticket: 8 €.
Sound Metaphors x Bar Sway: Summer Dance
CC Disco is in the line-up. Do you want more reason to go? A night with house and disco. Saturday, 05.08, 11:59 pm - 11 am. Club Ost, Alt-Stralau, 1-2 Friedrichshain 10245. Ticket: 25 € + 3,25 €.
Concert
Eddna
The multimedia artist Eddna celebrates the release of her debut album, “Cut in Half,” at Kuppelhalle with experimental avant-pop-folk. The album narrates women’s stories, mythical and dreamlike, shaped by nature’s forces. With organ warmth, yearning vocals, playful flutes, and intense bass, Eddna, and performers create a beautiful elemental sound.
Expressions: In The Garden
"Expressions: In The Garden" is an open-air event featuring artists like Kelvyn Colt, Moses Yoofee Trio, and Noah Slee, reimagining their music through arrangements by A Song For You and The Expressions Orchestra. Curated and directed by Dhanesh Jayaselan, it takes place in the beautiful Gärten der Welt, with dance performances by Movement Seven. The day starts with a DJ program by Refuge Worldwide, including a DJ set with Ghostpoet. Friday, 04.08, 3 pm - 10 pm. Gärten der Welt, Blumberger Damm 44, 12685 Berlin. Free admission/registration is required.
Exhibitions
HEUTE LEIDER NICHT - GROUP SHOW, staged by Simon Mullan
In “HEUTE LEIDER NICHT,” the selected Berlin-based artists address the time of identity-finding, teenage dreams, subculture, and a sense of belonging with clubs, community, and culture. Opening: Friday, 04.08, 6–8 p.m. Until 09.09. Mon–Sat, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dittrich & Schlechtriem, Linienstrasse 23, 10178 Berlin.
Paloma Varga Weisz - Wilde Leute
The exhibition features large bronze sculptures representing part-human, part-animal beings inspired by medieval folk tales, symbolizing humanity's primal state. Paloma Varga Weisz's personal experiences in a domestic setting influence the artworks, and a diverse collection of watercolors from 1993 to 2023 unveils her artistic journey. Approximately 80 intriguing works on paper, including portraits of herself, loved ones, and animals, provide a captivating glimpse into her artistic world. Until 13.08, Tue-Sat; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Konrad Fischer Galerie, Neue Grünstrasse 12, 10179 Berlin.
Oswald Wiener – Daheim
Through over 300 photographs taken and printed during his lifetime, Oswald Wiener captured not only the house and its living and working conditions but also transformed them into a profound photographic survey. However, these images transcend their initial purpose and can be perceived as a testament to a realm of thoughts and perceptions—a world with its own factual validity. Until 12.08. Tue-Fri, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m./ Sat, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contemporary Fine Arts, Grolmanstrasse 32/33 10623 Berlin.
Museum Sonntag
Don't miss this week’s #museumsunday! Every first Sunday of the month, there's free admission to over 60 museums in Berlin. Don't miss the chance to visit the exhibition of Julius von Bismarck at Berlinische Galerie if you haven't seen it yet.
Performance
Plataforma Berlin 2023
Decolonial & intersectional BIPOC/Latinx is a platform for dance, art, discourse & screen dance exploring humanity's existential crisis. This platform establishes connections between ancestors and the future amidst ecological catastrophe—a movement of intercontinental Amazons & Shamans, advocating for geopolitical actions. The 10th edition features Bolivian, Mexican, and Peruvian artists, challenging colonial programming. The initiative is curated by Martha Hincapié Charry in collaboration with local artists and institutions. From 03.08 to 06.08. DOCK 11, Kastanienallee 79, 10435 and BARAZANI Berlin – Spreeufer 6, 10178 Berlin. Tickets: 8–15 €.
Cinema
Almodóvar Completo!
If you're a fan of Pedro Almodóvar's captivating storytelling and cinematic flair, get ready to immerse yourself in the world of the legendary Spanish filmmaker as Babylon Berlin proudly presents “Almodóvar Completo!" – an 11-day film series featuring 22 of his classic masterpieces on the big screen. As a special treat, two midnight sessions will be free of charge: “Talk to Her” - 04.08. “The Skin I Live in” - 11.08. From 03 – 13-08. Babylon, Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 30, 10178 Berlin. Tickets: 9€.
Lalai invites: Rebecca & Jared Bassof from Estelle Dining
Estelle Dining is my favorite restaurant in Berlin. There's not a week that goes by when I'm in the city without stopping by for a meal there. Apart from serving the best mushroom pizza and focaccia, I've ever had, I also enjoy their weekday lunches, weekend brunches, and the sunny terrace. The service is always kind, thanks to Rebecca, who manages the restaurant alongside Chef Jared.
Rebecca has an extensive background in hospitality, having worked with top-notch luxury hotel chains in various major cities across the globe. Meanwhile, Chef Jared has been refining his culinary skills since 2006, working in kitchens in Hong Kong, New York, Switzerland, and now, fortunately for us, Berlin.
They gladly share their favorite spots in the city and events they enjoy attending:
Sathutu - There is no place like it in Berlin and we get reminded of a great vacation we had in Sri Lanka.
Süßfein - We have two kids and going out for ice cream is a treat for everyone.
Modulor- A place to get lost & inspired in.
Das grüne Band - We love this bike bath, it is an easy escape out of the city with great spots for a picnic.
Event Tip…. We only know about food events:
Tinman doing a pop-up in Bikini Hotel which is exciting: 5th August 2023, from 12 pm at Aperitivo Bar in a day with food, drinks, DJs, and good vibes.
Adas Deli is popping up in Estelle on the 20th of August.
Not really an event but a very short-lived happening is the Tori Cabin, a yakitori experience, of our friend Jeff Claudio. Only till the end of August so go and check it out!!
Regular Summer Events
Berlin Beats at Hamburger Bahnhof: Every Thursday until 31 August, 7 - 10 pm. Free Admission.
DURCHLÜFTEN at Humbold Forum: The transcultural and cross-genre live program presents international guests and musicians from the Berlin scene. Free Admission.
Kultur Sommer Festival: One different event every day in a different venue. Free entrance. You can check out the agenda here.
Picnic Concert at Silent Green: Open-air concerts with headphones in Silent Green’s garden. Saturday, from 7 pm. Free Admission - reservation here.
Tropez at Humboldthain Public Swimming Pool: a three-month art program during the outdoor pool season, including a group exhibition, a performance series, and workshops for children. Daily from 10 am-6 pm. Ticket: 5,50 €.
Sunshine Bar Berlin at Plötzensee: Swimming, lake, food, drinks, and music. Ticket: 5 €.
Save the Date
Two great pianists in town in October:
Hania Hani at Huxleys Neue Welt on 19.10;
Ólafur Arnalds at silent green on 18.10.