The Next Day #14: Berlin Weekend Guide
From 31.08 to 03.09
Hallo!
As summer 2023 nears its end in less than a month, it's time to relish the remaining open-air events and bid adieu to the "Kultursommerfestival" and dancefloors that warmed our hot days. The weekend brims with entertainment options.
For performing arts enthusiasts, the top highlights are "Vernon Subutex" and "Clock Orange." "Toy Tonics" is the party of the weekend, with Barbara Boeing's unmissable sets. On Sunday, unwind at the "Plantasia Session" after a lively dancefloor night. Several clubs unite on Saturday afternoon at Markgrafendamm for the protest rave "A100 wegbassen."
Sunday is free museum day. We recommend visiting the Brücke Museum, where you can explore the beautiful exhibition by artist Małgorzata Mirga-Tas and experience the Onsite Festival. For this edition, we have invited DJ Plastic Penny, our rock 'n' roll friend, to share her cool tips.
Lalai & Mateus
🪩 Party
A100 wegbassen
The "A100 wegbassen" event is a protest against the proposed expansion of a highway in Berlin. Locals, environmentalists, and club enthusiasts will come together for a car-free zone protest rave to promote sustainable urban development and oppose car-focused transportation systems. The line-up is huge! Saturday, 02.09, 2 pm - 10 pm. Markgrafendamm between Elsenbrücke to Ostkreuz.
OXI Open Air
Let's make the most of these final days of summer by enjoying an open-air dancefloor with one of the best DJ sets of the year: fka.m4a. Saturday, 02.09, 12 - 10 pm. OXI, Wiesenweg 1-4, 10365 Berlin. Tickets: 5/15 € + taxes.
Toy Tonics Jam
Toy Tonics is a Berlin-based record label known for releasing sunshine-filled house, disco, and jazz/funk music. The label invites Brazilian DJs Barbara Boeing, Phil Mill, and Millos Kaiser to play at Club Ost this weekend. Toy Tonics parties always bring a great lineup; we love their dancefloor! Saturday, 02.09, 10 pm - 8 am. Club OST, Alt-Stralau, 1-2, Friedrichshain 10245. Ticket: 16/20 € + taxes.
Iç Içe
Get ready to groove to the rhythms of Anatolian music with a SPICY lineup, where the night promises to be extra long. Saturday, 02.09, 11 pm - 6 am. Mensch Meier. Storkower Str. 121, 10407 Berlin.
25 Hours of Rush Hour
This weekend is packed. Rush Hour, the impeccable Dutch label, celebrates 25 years with a party featuring a breathtaking lineup: Antal b2b Hunee, Tom Trago, Kleo, Ady Toledano, and DJ Westfa. This party is perfect for those who enjoy listening to house music. Sunday, 03.09, 2 pm - 7 am. Else, An den Treptowers 10, 12435, Berlin. Ticket: 14/20 € + taxes.
Plantasia Sessions
Due to the immense success of the last Plantasia Session of the season, we are lucky that the promoters decided to do an encore next Sunday. The event's allure lies in its unique elements: a setup with rugs, cushions, and low tables for comfortable seating, natural wine on the menu, and skillful flower-themed projections accompanied by ambient electronic tunes, all while overlooking the nice River Spree terrace. Fluxbau, Pfuelstraße 5, 10997, Kreuzberg, Berlin. Ticket: 5 €.
Klubnatch: DJ Nobu
We have one good reason to go to Berghain this weekend: DJ Nobu will be playing on the main floor. Saturday, 02.09, 11:59 pm / 04.09, 6 am. Berghain/Panorama Bar: 70 Am Wriezener Bahnhof; Friedrichshain; 10243 Berlin. Ticket: 25 €.
🎤 Concert
Pop Kultur Festival
Pop-Kultur festival promotes inclusivity and diversity by showcasing post-migrant identities, intersectional discussions, and queer viewpoints through music and storytelling. The festival presents live shows, the premieres of 15 Commissioned Works, talks, films, and readings. Our highlights are Lola Marsh, Indigo Sparke, Codeine, Charlotte Brandi, Gloria de Oliveira, Jonas Schilling Odely, and Fischbach. From 30.08 until 01.09. Kulturbrauerei Berlin, Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435, Berlin. Tickets: 31/75,90 €.
Month of Contemporary Music
The “Monat der zeitgenössischen Musik” - Month of Contemporary Music - presents a program of over 80 concerts, workshops, installations, and networking events across Berlin. Curated by Field Notes, the festival showcases avant-garde music in opera houses, clubs, and independent venues. Highlights include Zinc & Copper, Kate Ledger, Ekmele, Hiccup, Magda Mayas, Nicolas Collins, and Rabih Beaini. 01-30.09, various locations.
Music Spheres
The "Musical Spheres" concert series merges cosmic live acts with stunning 360° full dome-visuals, featuring NOVAA's organic electronics, Magic Island's experimental pop, and GIRLWOMAN's melancholic rave pop. Tuesday, 05.09, 9 pm. Stiftung Planetarium Berlin, Prenzlauer Allee 80, 10405 Berlin. Tickets: 18 €.
🎭 Performing Arts
Vernon Subutex 1
"Vernon Subutex" follows the unfortunate journey of Vernon, a former iconic Parisian record store owner, as he navigates the challenges of the digital era. Written by Virginie Despentes, the story delves into Vernon's loss of both his shop and sense of purpose. The novel brilliantly portrays a diverse array of characters, spanning generations, social classes, gender identities, and political affiliations, offering a captivating exploration of contemporary society's complexities. Directed by: Thomas Ostermeier. From Fri 01.09 to Sun 03.09, 7 p.m./5 p.m.(03.09), Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz, Kurfürstendamm 153, 10709 Berlin. Tickets: 7€ to 49€.
Clockwork Orange
”Clockwork Orange” explores the hazy origins of violence, an issue that we can afford to look at in a much more differentiated manner today, 60 years after the novel’s publication: Nowadays, we not only rate physical attacks and especially vulgar transgressions as brute force but also much more subtle impositions that (may) cast doubt upon people. What does violence mean today? Directed by Tilo Nest. Based on a novel by Anthony Burgess. Saturday 02.09 and Sunday 03.09 8 p.m./7 p.m. Berliner Ensemble Neues Haus. Bertolt-Brecht-Platz 1, 10117 Berlin. Tickets: 24€ to 32€.
sketches of a (R)EVOLVING PATH
Alexander's latest show is a personal testament to his healing journey after a nearly fatal accident in 2019, which caused lasting injuries. The performance explores the emotional landscape of a single body in motion. Directed by Alexander Carillo. Premiere: Thursday 31.08. Until Saturday 02.09. 7 p.m. DOCK 11, Kastanienallee 79, 10435 Berlin. Tickets: 15 /10€
🖼️ Exhibitions
Museum Sonntag
Visit one of the 70 participating museums for free on Museum Sunday.
Antonio Paucar - Weaving and uniting silenced voices
This event blends performances, sculptures, videos, installations, and poems, addressing pressing concerns like political violence and the plight of indigenous leaders and environmentalists in the Peruvian Amazon. The gallery features Paucar's handwoven black and white spiral, symbolizing Andean cosmovision's duality principle. Opening: 01.09 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Until 13.10. Wednesday – Saturday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Galerie Barbara Thumm, Markgrafenstrasse 68, 10969 Berlin.
Onsite Festival
The festival gathers 20 creators globally, proposing site-specific projects for Berlin's Grunewald. Inspired by Situationist International, it fosters free, equal, and direct artistic interactions, emphasizing collective and individual work phases, and aligning with shared inquiries. Sat-Sun, 02-03.09, Brücke Museum, Bussardsteig 9, 14195 Berlin. Free admission.
Ortstermin Festival
ORTSTERMIN art festival, titled GAST/SPIELE, beckons you to Moabit and Hansaviertel. With 90+ artists and venues participating, doors will open to project spaces, galleries, cafes, and bars. Curated exhibitions, workshops, and events will fill the locale, complemented by engaging public activities. A unique touch, "mon habite," grants access to residents' flats, embracing the spirit of hospitality. Opening Friday, 01.09. from 6 p.m. at Galerie Nord, Turmstrasse 75, 10551 Berlin. Saturday, 02.09, and Sunday, 03.09., open from 2 – 7 p.m. Multiple venues.
🧀 Food
French Bistro Sunday
“More Natural Wine” and the “Holly Gastrobar”, which is one of our favorite restaurants, are hosting an afternoon of French comfort food and natural wines. Guests can enjoy delicious Cordon Bleu Brioche loaves, baked dry-aged Camembert with beetroot chutney, and a selection of exquisite natural wines served by the glass at reasonable prices. Sunday, 03.09, from 1 pm until sold out. Holly Gastrobar, Mainzer Str. 23, 12053, Berlin.
👩🏻🎤 Lalai invites DJ Plastic Penny
My friend DJ Plastic Penny, also known as Christina Hooper, embodies the true essence of rock 'n' roll. Not only a DJ, she's also part of Sony Music, a devoted mother to her son Johnny, and possesses extensive knowledge of Berlin's rock scene, which she's eager to share. You can find her at popular bars like 8MM and Wowsville, or catching the hottest rock shows in Berlin.
Are Friends Eclectic? - Catch DJ Plastic Penny and Sascha Pulsar playing Post Punk, New Wave, and more at 8mm. Be prepared for some #indiesleaze. Saturday, 02.09, 10 pm. 8MM Bar, Schönhauser Allee 177b, 10119 Berlin.
Eigengrau Bar – Offering classy cocktails in a stylish setting. Spot Gen Z celebrities here; everyone looks like a TikTok influencer. Trendy Y2K fashionistas of all genders abound. For a boozy brunch, Sunday is the day. Skalitzer Str. 45, 10997 Berlin.
Wowsville – Record shop by day, dive bar by night. It’s a rock'n'roll haven in Berlin's techno scene. Berlin bands frequent it, and the iconic cellar stage has hosted many debuts. Expect retro vibes with patrons donning Ramones, glam, metal, and YeYe looks. DJ Plastic Penny returns for Cosmic Kicks on September 16th. Ohlauer Str. 33, 10999 Berlin.
She also shared September gig highlights: Ultra Sunn (02.09), Temples (28.09), and Elephant Stone (30.09). For tonight (Thursday) the tip is Lovnis at LARK Berlin.
❗Last Chance
Edita SchubertSelf - Portrait Behind a Perforated Canvas
Edita Schubert (1947-2001) used her role as a draughtsperson at the Anatomy Institute of Zagreb's Medical School to blur the lines between art and anatomy. Her work aimed to unravel self-representation and human body depiction, creating an ever-evolving solution through various media and disciplines. Until Saturday 02.09. Wednesday—Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Galerie Molitor Kurfürstenstrasse 143 (entrance on Frobenstrasse) 10785 Berlin.
Daido Moriyama: Retrospective
In his 60-year career, Daido Moriyama redefined visual storytelling through photography. He captured an iconic black-and-white portrait of a defiant dog, documented post-war Japan, and challenged the essence of photography. Until 06.09. C/O Berlin, Hardenbergstraße 22-24, 10623 Berlin.
Time To Listen: The Ecological Crisis In Sound And Music
Artists address climate and environmental crises with sound installations, concerts, a symposium, public actions, guided tours, readings, and discussions. Featuring Peter Ablinger, Susan Ibarra, Jacob Kirkegaard, Liza Lim, Karen Power & Loré Lixenberg, Ute Wassermann, and more. Until 03.09. Akademie der Künste, Hanseatenweg 10, 10557 - Berlin.
☀️ Regular Summer Events
Berlin Beats at Hamburger Bahnhof: This is your last chance to dance with DJ Cedrik Fermont in the garden at Hamburger Bahnhof. Free Admission.
Kultur Sommer Festival: One different event every day in another venue. Free entrance. Our recommendation for this weekend is “Grüner Salon im Grünen”, at Volksbühne.
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. Until 03.09. Daily from 10 am-6 pm. Ticket: 5,50 €.
Sunshine Bar Berlin at Plötzensee: Swimming, lake, food, drinks, and music. This Ticket: 5 €.
Weingarten at Zenner: Every Sunday with DJs, lives, and good wine. Free admission.
🗓 Save the Date
48H ICC Berlin - The ICC Berlin opens to all on the Day of the Open Monument. The ICC Berlin opens for 48 hours, almost ten years after its closure. 09 and 10, Sep 2023. Free admission with ticket reservation.
Berlin Art Week - Over five days, Berlin Art Week presents a diverse festival program of contemporary art in collaboration with major Berlin art institutions. 13-17, September.