The Next Day #21: Berlin Weekend Guide
From 14 until 17th, October
Hello,
Summer has ended, and autumn is always perfect for heating up the dance floor. The weekend starts off well with the "weeeirdos" party with Parrish Smith and Ellen Allien DJing at Berghain/Säule. However, we're also heading to the Sushitech Records Party and Pornceptual this weekend. If we have some spare energy left, we'll be dancing at Fandango on Sunday.
With plenty of shows and a bit of a tight budget, this weekend's lineup is truly eye-catching. Patti Smith is gracing the lovely stage at Pierre Boulez Saal – it doesn't get more intimate than that. Also, there's a curiosity to catch Mitski's acoustic and intimate performance. And Archive is a nostalgic time-travel journey that's a must-see. You also have Tehran Contemporary Sounds to explore sounds from Iran.
For performing arts, indulge in collective euphoria with She She Pop's "High" under a mysterious banner. Experience Steven Cohen's moving tribute to his late partner “Put your heart under your feet... and walk!”
For those looking for exhibitions, we highlight the Berlin-based artist Young-jun Tak's recent films, explore Ioana Nemeș's thought-provoking works at Between Bridges, and don’t miss the beautiful Fatma Shanan's self-portrait oil paintings.
Having returned from Brazil late Monday night, there wasn't enough time to bring a guest to share the special selection we cherish. However, we'll be back with our column next week. 😬
Lalai & Mateus
🪩 Party
weeeirdos
Dutch-Surinamese artist Parrish Smith's motto is "no elitism, no prejudices, no genre. Hypnotic, tense, comprehensible – a state of mind." His sets feature unconventional tracks spanning noise, industrial, and techno. He'll be performing at Säule for the ‘weeeirdos’ party alongside VINVAR and Berlin's techno legend, Ellen Allien.
Thursday, 12.10, 10 pm - 3 am. Berghain/Säule, 70 Am Wriezener Bahnhof, Friedrichshain, 10243 Berlin.
Sushitech Records Party
Sushitech Records presents a house music and techno party at Watergate this weekend, featuring DJs Bushwacka!, Silverlining, Cristi Cons + Vlad Caia Sit, and Thomas Melchior. If you're seeking a compelling reason to hit the dance floor at Watergate, this event is it!
Friday, 13.10, 11 pm - 11 am. Watergate, Falckensteinstrasse 49, Kreuzberg, Berlin. Ticket: 22,75 €.
Porn by Pornceptual
"Pornceptual," a fetish and sex-positive party in Berlin, presents a great lineup of techno and house artists, including The Lady Machine, DJ Aya, Sol Ortega and Deepnue. Don't forget to adhere to the dress code, and be ready for potentially long queues.
Saturday 14.10, 11 - 12 pm. Muenze, Molkenmarkt 2; Mitte; 10179 Berlin. Ticket: 23 + 2,90 €.
Adira Party
If you're looking for some unique tunes, there is this queer Arabic pop party that might interest you. The dance floor is a blast like no other.
Saturday, 14.10, 11 pm - 6 am. Panke, Gerichtstraße 23, 13347 Berlin. Ticket: 15,80 €.
Fandango
Summer may be over, but the Fandango party at the Lighthouse keeps the vibe alive with smooth house music. Plus, you'll enjoy a bonus: a view of Plötzensee beach
Sunday, 15.10, 7 pm - 0 am. The Lighthouse, Plötzensee, Berlin. Ticket: Sliding scale
€15-€20 | pay what you can.
🎸 Concert
Patti Smith
For the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Patti Smith gave an unforgettable and intimate concert at the Pierre Boulez Saal in November 2019 (Lalai was there!). Now, the legendary singer, writer, and activist is returning for three evenings with her band.
Thursday and Saturday, 12 and 14.10, 8 pm. Pierre Boulez Saal. , Französische Straße 33 D, Mitte, 10117 - BerlinTicket: 15/85 €.
Tehran Contemporary Sounds Festival
Tehran Contemporary Sounds is pleased to announce its fourth TCS festival, taking place at Bethanien Studio 1. TCS, based in Berlin, brings together Iranian artists worldwide, promoting collaboration and interdisciplinary dialogue. The festival features 15 performances, including showcases by 30M Records and artists from the Iranian Female Composers Association (IFCA).
Fri-Sun, 13-15.10, 7pm - 1am. Kunstquartier Bethanien, Mariannenplatz 2, Kreuzberg, Berlin. Ticket: 13/32 € + tax.
Female to Empower 2023
The festival showcases feminist music perspectives and challenges male-dominated industry norms. It covers genres from jazz to punk and electronic, fostering discussions on gender equality, inclusivity, and artistic freedom through panels, concerts, and documentaries.
Saturday, 14.10, 5-10 pm /Sunday, 15.10, 6-11:30 pm. silent green, Gerichtstraße 35, 13347 Berlin. Ticket: 15,99/26,64 €.
Archive
Archive is a London-based band formed in 1994. Their music spans electronic, trip-hop, avant-garde, post-rock, and progressive rock genres. It’s a must-attend event for those desiring a distinctive musical and emotional journey.
Saturday, 14.10, 7:15 pm. Columbiahalle, Columbiadamm 13-21, 10965 Berlin. Ticket: 40,55 €.
Mitski
Mitski, an artist born in Japan but based in the United States, has a short but prolific career. She recently released her seventh album, "The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We," influenced by artists ranging from Caetano Veloso to the soundtracks of "Fargo." She will perform an intimate acoustic concert at Babylon Berlin.
Saturday, 14.10, 8 pm. Babylon Berlin, Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 30, 10178 Berlin. Ticket: 57,25 €.
🎭 Performing Arts
High by She She Pop
She She Pop's new work calls for collective euphoria in a convertible tent. Behind an undisclosed banner, they unite the audience, transcending differences to find rhythm, procession, and shared sustenance. An antidote to the melancholic, neoliberal ego, it's high time we all breathe a collective sigh of relief.
Premiere Thursday 12.10, until Tuesday, 17.10, 8:30 pm. In German. English subtitles only on 13.10 and 14.10. HAU2, Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 Berlin. Tickets: 22€.
Put your heart under your feet... and walk!
South African artist Steven Cohen's moving performance is a tribute to his late partner, Elu, with whom he shared two decades. With evocative visuals and emotions, he navigates the chasm between life and death, expressing survivor's guilt in a cathartic, ritualistic cantata. Cohen's multidisciplinary art challenges societal norms and boundaries, fostering dialogue in a world increasingly indifferent. Please be aware that this performance includes graphic content involving blood and deceased animals.
Fri-Sat, 13-14.10, 7:30 pm, Sunday, 15.10, 6 pm. Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin. Tickets: 15€ to 39€.
Pogo Bar
Elizabete Balčus is a Latvian artist who creates eclectic neo-psychedelic dream-pop. Her performances combine eccentric stage presence with digital animation, drawing on surrealism and contemporary fashion. For the Pogo Bar series, she will perform her new album Hotel Universe. The Pogo Bar is located in the basement of KW and reintroduces the format of the bar of the same name that existed there in the past.
Thursday, 12.10, 9 pm. Pogo Bar / KW Art Institute, Auguststraße 69
10117 Berlin. Registration via pogobar@kw-berlin.de.
Main Body by Sally von Rosen
The closing of the “Main Body” exhibition will take place on Friday, featuring performances and interventions by Sally von Rosen, Caique Tizzi, and other artists. The evening invites you to a multisensory and transdisciplinary experience where different impressions and artistic practices are merged into a collective performance in several acts. The celebration will culminate with music at midnight.
Friday, 13.10, 9 pm - 4 am. Trauma Bar und Kino, Heidestrasse 50, 10557 Berlin. Free admission.
🖼️ Exhibition
The Ping Heard Round the World
A special guest performance with Stefan Sing invited by Ming Wong as part of the exhibition Together by Asta Gröting and Ming Wong.
Thursday 12.10 at 6:30 pm. Carlier Gebauer, Markgrafenstraße 67, 10969 Berlin. Free admission.
Young-Jun Ta
Berlin-based artist Young-jun Tak presents two recent films, "Wish You a Lovely Sunday" (2021) and "Wohin?" (2022). "Wish You a Lovely Sunday” (2021) explores the juxtaposition of a church and SchwuZ club in Berlin through choreography and music, revealing the underlying tensions and desires. In 'Wohin?' (2022), rearview mirrors on the Autobahn reflect diverse objects and intimate moments, evoking the multifaceted nature of this iconic German highway.
Saturday and Sunday, 12–6 p.m. Until 17.12.2023. Julia Stoschek Foundation, Leipziger Straße 60, 10117 - Berlin. Tickets: 5€
Ioana Nemeș: Times Colliding
Comprising several series from the last decade of Romanian conceptual artist Ioana Nemeș artistic output across a variety of media, the exhibition orbits around an elaborate composite of works, a diagrammatic system of (self-) observations grouped under the umbrella title Monthly Evaluations (2005–2010).
Until 28.10. Wednesday to Saturday, 12 pm-6 pm. Between Bridges, Adalbertstraße 43 10179 Berlin. Free admission.
Fatma Shanan - The Inn River
Fatma Shanan demonstrates a post-transcendentalist appreciation for the environment, blurring the boundaries between her body and nature. In her new series of self-portrait oil paintings, she embraces the rhythms of urban and pastoral surroundings, seeking her identity and creating a space for diverse self-perspectives. Until 21.10. Monday to Saturday, 11 am - 6 pm. Dittrich & Schlechtriem, Linienstrasse 23, 10178 Berlin. Free admission.
🛍️ Market
Bohei-Markt
This edition is a Brazilian-Peruvian collaboration with Maloca Art Berlin and Jarú Peruvian Street Food. Discover global delicacies and handpicked goods. Perfect for a family outing by the Spree River, to enjoy art, music, culture, and more.
Saturday, 14.10, 12 pm - 8 pm. Holzmarkt25, Holzmarktstraße 25, 10243 Berlin. Ticket: 2€.
📚 Literature
Alpha Woman: Leadership that inspires
Cristiana Xavier de Brito launches the German edition of her book "Alpha Woman: Leadership that Inspires". The launch will feature a panel discussion on female leadership with the designer Lígia Fascioni, the conductor and composer Andréa Huguenin Botelho, and the journalist and writer Luciana Rangel.
Monday, 16.10, 6:30 pm. A livraria, Torstraße 159, 10115 Berlim. Free admission.
📌 Save the Date
Performing Arts Season at Berliner Festspiele
From October 2023 until March 2024, the Berliner Festspiele is to launch an annual Performing Arts Season that will present a panorama of international dance, theatre, and performance productions on the stage of the Haus der Berliner Festspiele and the Gropius Bau through the autumn and winter months:19–21.10 – Ink by Dimitris Papaioannou
1–3.12 – MIKE by Dana Michel
5-10.12 - Aerocircus by RambaZamba Theater & Tomás Saraceno.
RUN FAST, BITE HARD / Histories of Gestures
Reimagining care and community through choreography. Elisabete Finger's 'RUN FAST, BITE HARD.' Saturday and Sunday. 21-22.10. Radialsystem, Holzmarktstr. 33 10243 Berlin. Free Admission with reservation in advance.Islandman brings Turkish Psychedelia or an African roots music reef together with a feeling of the electric universe. The power of the band comes from their perfect balance of electronic structures and acoustical harmonies. 22.10, Gretchen
JazzFest Berlin: 2-5.11
Synästhesie Festival is one of the best rock festivals in Berlin. 10-11.11, Kulturbrauerei.