The Next Day #11: Berlin Weekend Guide
From 10 to 13, August, 2023
Hallo!
Ready for the weekend?
Our highlights for this weekend are the avant-garde “A L'ARME! Festival” featuring Kassa Overall and Joy Guidry's innovative sounds. Immerse yourself in artificial intelligence within the art program "Esther’s Bloom" at Gropius Bau, where AI's potential meets creativity.
The highly anticipated international dance festival, "Tanz im August," began this week, showcasing renowned choreographers and dance companies from around the world. We've curated a selection of standout performances for you.
Don't miss the “Refugee Worldwide” party or the boundary-pushing “PORN by Pornceptual 10 Years” event, which includes a groovy concert by the Brazilian duo No Porn.
If you prefer laid-back vibes, join the Plantasia Sessions on Sunday, and explore thought-provoking exhibitions like Shayne Oliver's "Mall of Anonymous" and your last chance to see Julius von Bismarck's "When Platitudes Become Form."
Lalai & Mateus
🎹 Concerts
A L’ARME! Festival Vol. X+I
A L’ARME! Vol. X+I is a festival in Berlin that blends jazz with noise, hip-hop, and free jazz. It challenges norms and creates a dialogue between historical breakthroughs and modern developments. The artists' audacious styles inspire the audience to confront new challenges and break free from routines. Some of the standout performances include Kassa Overall's innovative take on jazz and Joy Guidry's unique and difficult-to-define soundscapes. Days: 10, 11, and 11.08, from 8 pm. Radialsystem, Holzmarktstraße 33, 10243 Berlin. Tickets: 25/60 euros.
DEVO: The Farewell Tour - Celebrating 50 Years
After 50 years, Devo bid farewell with a concert in Berlin, celebrating their unique sound and artful visuals. Known for hit tracks like "Whip It" and monochrome overalls, the US band shaped by David Bowie's mixing and Akron, returned to the city where Bowie thrived. Tuesday, 15.08, at 7:30 pm. Zitadelle Spandau, Am Juliusturm, 13599 Berlin. Tickets: From 59 euros.
🪩 Parties
Refugee Worldwide
This Friday, Panorama Bar will be taken over by Refugee Worldwide for an irresistible disco lineup featuring dreamcastmoe, Eliza Rose, Maryisonacid, and Tornado Wallace. Friday, 11.08, at 10 pm. Panorama Bar/Berghain, Am Wriezener Bahnhof, 10243, Berlin. Ticket: 20 €.
PORN by Pornceptual 10 Years
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Pornceptual, a fetish and sex-positive party in Berlin, presents a great lineup of techno and house artists, including the ever-dark and unmissable set by Curses, along with The Lady Machine, Projekt Gestalten, and Deepnue. The event also features a unique showcase with Brazilian DJs and producers, including a live performance by the duo No Porn. Be prepared for a queue, but the experience inside will be worth it. And don't forget the dress code. Saturday, 11 - 12 pm. Muenze, Molkenmarkt 2; Mitte; 10179 Berlin. Ticket: 23 + 2,90 €.
Else Open-Air with Acid Pauli and Sofia Kourtesis
A cool lineup awaits to finish the weekend on the open-air dancefloor, featuring Acid Pauli, Sofia Kourtesis, Britta Arnold, Julie Marghilano, and Mountak. Sunday, 13.08, 2 pm - 7 am on Monday. Else, An den Treptowers 10, 12435 Berlin. Ticket: 17/20 € + taxes.
Plantasia Sessions
A laid-back afternoon party in a cozy setting with tropical vibes. Enjoy refreshing drinks and a good wine selection on a Spree-side terrace while grooving to a downtempo session by Michel7000. Plus, making her debut, DJ Cess joins the party. Sunday, 13.08, 3 - 10 pm. Fluxbau, Pfuelstraße 5, 10997 Berlin. Ticket: 5 €.
Weingarten at Zenner
The weather on Sunday promises to be perfect for some wine by the Spree, vibing to awesome electronic tunes. The lineup includes beats by Doron Eisenberg, ever-changing melodies from Loulou Ferrari, and eclectic tracks by Violeta PRG. Sunday, 13.08, 2 - 10 pm. Zenner, Treptower Park, Berlin. Free admission.
🩰 Performing Arts
TANZ IM AUGUST
While numerous performing arts venues close their doors for the summer, August offers a distinctive opportunity for dance enthusiasts. It's the month when enthusiasts of dance can experience captivating performances by renowned choreographers from around the world in the 35th edition of “Tanz im August.” Although some sessions are already sold out, attempting to secure a spot at the door one hour before the show is certainly worthwhile. Below you can find a selection of what to see:
C A R C A Ç A by Marco da Silva Ferreira
What is the driving force of a collective body? How do traditions change in the context of colonialism? And what might folklore look like in today’s dance spaces? “C A R C A Ç A” approaches these questions directly, by bringing together different practices and dance forms. Thu, 10.08, 20h and Fri 11.08, 20h. HAU1, Stresemannstrasse 29, 10963 Berlin. Tickets: 11-27 €.
The Romeo by Trajal Harrell / Schauspielhaus Zürich Dance Ensemble
Imagine a dance that could be at home in countless different places and times. One that is danced by people of all generations and genders, of all temperaments and moods. And it is danced to celebrate the defeat of a personal or collective tragedy. Trajal Harrell creates the imagination of such a dance's overarching epochs. Saturday, 12.08, 19h and Sunday, 13.08, 19h. Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Schaperstrasse 24, 10719 Berlin. Tickets: 18-42 €.
Toi, moi, Tituba by Dorothée Munyaneza
How can we bring something to life if it is no longer there? Munyaneza creates a space for remembrance to resonate. She dances and sings on behalf of all those whose existence was denied by the colonial system. The work celebrates unheard, untold stories and lives, of Elsa Dorlin's Guyanese great-great-grandmother, or Tituba, a Caribbean woman persecuted in the Salem witch trials. From Thu, 10.08 to Sat 12.08. Villa Elisabeth, Invalidenstrasse 3, 10115 Berlin. Tickets: 22 €.
INSEL by Ginevra Panzetti & Enrico Ticconi
Continuing their explorations of urban environments and natural landscapes through performance, the duo Panzetti / Ticconi now delve into islands: symbols of isolation. Using this geographical and symbolic theme as a starting point, their choreography for four dancers centers on individuals, their inner worlds, and the profound depths of self. From Thu 10.08 to Sun 13.08 - Sophiensæle Festsaal, Sophienstrasse 18, 10178 Berlin.Tickets: 17- 22 €.
👾 Exhibitions
Ether’s Bloom: A Program on Artificial Intelligence
Gropius Bau's AI program, "Ether's Bloom," explores the utopian and poetic potential of AI through artistic projects, podcasts, lectures, an educational app, and a "Writer in Residence" initiative. It collaborates with artists, writers, and scientists to question AI's creative impact, encouraging intergenerational discussions about its ethics and impact on humanity. Opening Reception: Thursday, 10.08 at 6 pm. Exhibition: 10.08.2023 - 14.01. 2024. Gropius Bau: Niederkirchnerstraße 7, 10963 Berlin. Ticket: 6 / 9 €.
Shayne Oliver: Mall of Anonymous
"Mall of Anonymous" presents a challenge by blending museum and shopping mall aspects. Within Schinkel Pavillon, these concepts merge to create a space for Shayne Oliver's personal narrative. Departing from traditional fashion and art realms, Oliver reimagines these spaces, birthing innovation. Opening, Fri 11.08, 7 p.m. Until 02.09. Thu-Sun. 2 p.m – 7 p.m. Oberwallstraße 1, 10117 Berlin. Tickets: 6 €.
❗Last Chance
Julius von Bismarck: When Platitudes Become Form
Julius von Bismarck combines family history with nature's interpretation in his exhibit "When Platitudes Become Form". Deconstruction challenges our understanding of nature's significance, referencing oversimplification and the iconic 1969 exhibit. Don't miss the final day of the exhibit, which includes a book launch and artist talk. Monday, 14.08, 6-9 pm. Berlinische Galerie. Alte Jakobstraße 124 – 128, 10969 Berlin. Registration here + ticket 6/10 €.
✨ Mateus invites: Marcio Vargas from Casa +55
Marcio Vargas, the founder of Casa +55 private gallery in Mannheim, is an interior designer and photographer who aims to showcase and promote Brazilian culture. He sees Berlin as a city of constant renewal while staying connected to history. “Here, we feel a community that has freedom, where people can live and express their essence.” That's why he loves sitting by a café window, watching people pass by to the sound of his playlists.
Marcio shared his favorites spots in Berlin:
Aera Bread – The combination of attitude, design, and a good coffee in one of the best spots in the city: Rosenthalerstrasse.
Mido Sakura Vegan – Oriental cuisine with a classic and contemporary touch.
Urban Nation – A museum that expands beyond its internal walls, occupying its surroundings.
☀️ Regular Summer Events
Berlin Beats at Hamburger Bahnhof: Every Thursday until 31 August, 7 - 10 pm. Free Admission. This Thursday: Orson Sieverding’s sets echo London's dub and bass, shaped by sound system culture and Caribbean vibes.
Kultur Sommer Festival: One different event every day in a different venue. Free entrance. You can check out the agenda here. We recommend the “Open Studios Im Monopol” this Thursday.
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
Berlin Art Week: 13 - 17.09, 2023. You can check out the full program here.
Berlin Atonal: 07-09.09 and 15-17.09 at Kraftwerk Berlin. Tickets per day are finally available. Hurry up! We won’t miss the exclusive collaborative performances between the likes of Space Afrika and Caterina Barbieri; Pavel Miyaov and Perila; and Shackleton, Wacław Zimpel, and Siddhartha Belmannu.