The Next Day #4: Berlin Weekend Guide
From 22 to 25 of June
Hallo! Are you ready for this summer? 💥
If you have been following us since our inaugural post, you may have noticed that we are two Brazilians living in Berlin. Coincidentally, several cultural festivals are happening in Berlin this weekend, with talented Brazilians spearheading these events. One of them is our beloved Festa Junina, which takes place throughout June on the streets in Brazil, featuring music and typical delicious food to celebrate the feast of Saint John. This festival will have a special edition in Berlin, the “Arraiá da Bossa,” on Saturday at Festsaal Kreuzberg.
To kick off the official arrival of summer, the Kultursommerfestival will debut on Saturday and run until September, occupying various spaces throughout the city. This is a great opportunity if you prefer outdoor events.
If you’re looking for a dancefloor, we suggest the Krake Festival at ://aboutblank, which features 36 hours of non-stop partying, offering a variety of electronic music genres.
The 48 Hours Neukölln, the diverse art and cultural festival, will take place on Saturday with an extraordinary opportunity to explore local art galleries and visit artists' studios and unique spaces in Neukölln.
The “Berlin Beats” concert series continues at Hamburger Bahnhof’s garden until the 31st of August. You can groove to the sounds of DJ and producer David Lieske this Thursday from 7 pm to 10 pm.
We highly recommend visiting the “Kaloki Nyamai: Dining in Chaos” exhibition at Gallerie Barbara Thumm. It’s your last chance!
We hope you have a great weekend!
Cheers,
Lalai & Mateus
🪩 Music
Tinariwen
Tinariwen is a Tuareg music band formed in 1979 at the border between Mali and Algeria. Pioneers of the assouf style (“nostalgia” in tamashek) with songs that intertwine blues, traditional West African, and Arabic music. They recently released the album “Amatssou,” which Mojo magazine says: “Listeners who love a wide soundstage, with guitars coming from all angles, will be in heaven.” Thursday, 22.06, 8 pm. Festsaal Kreuzberg, Am Flutgraben 2, 12435 Berlin.
Funky Soul
Get ready for a night of non-stop Funky Soulful House Music with DJs Mat Fink, Mini Nik, and the special guest DJ Laura De Vasconcelos. Laura's unique set blends rock and disco with bassline-driven house and techno, creating an irresistible dance floor experience that is always sensual, fierce, and fun!
Krake Festival
“Krake Festival” is a 36-hour musical marathon with bands, live acts, DJs, and performances. The festival covers punk, techno, house, electro, and ambient music. From concerts in the garden to an enchanted dreamland at night, the event offers diverse experiences. Our highlighted recommendations are The Hacker and DJ Stingray 313. From Saturday, 24.06, at 1 pm, to Sunday, 25.06, at 11:59 pm. ://about blank. Markgrafendamm 24c, 10245 Berlin.
Arraiá da Bossa (Party and Food)
On Saturday, enjoy the typical Brazilian “Festa Junina” with live bands and DJs, presenting the traditional rhythms of Northeast Brazil. Over 70 artists will perform, creating a lively atmosphere for you to try 50 different types of Brazilian food, and our famous caipirinha. Saturday, 24.06, from 1 pm to 4h30 am. Festsaal Kreuzberg, Am Flutgraben 2, 12435 Berlin. Tickets here.
Sommer Festival
The 2023 Kultursommerfestival celebrates Berlin’s diverse cultural scene from June 24th to September 3rd. With free outdoor events held citywide, the festival transforms hotspots and unconventional locations into venues for concerts, theater, dance, readings, installations, and more. Every day from downtown to the outskirts offers something for everyone to enjoy. You can hit the dancefloor with Christin Nichols’ unique blend of electronics, post-wave, and pop at Zenner. Saturday, 24.06, 7:30 pm. Zenner, Treptowerpark, Berlin.
Music Truck Tour 2023 by Axel Arigato (Party)
This music truck is gearing up for its first stop at Berlin’s RAW GELÄNDE. They will bring the city’s underground nightlife to the streets this Saturday. Curated by HÖR BERLIN, the guest DJs will be playing techno, drum & bass, and house to create their own electronic soundscape. Saturday, 24.06, from 6 pm to 10 pm. Revaler Strasse 99, 10245, Berlin.
🎨 Exhibition
48 Stunden Neukölln: Playground
“48 Stunden Neukölln: Berlin” is the largest independent art festival since 1999. They promote diverse artistic projects, sparking social discussions and fostering international exchange. Check out the complete program here. From 23 and 24.06, 7 pm - 12 am, to 25.06, 10 am - 7 pm. Various locations.
Juan Pablo Echeverri: Identidad Perdida (Exhibition)
This exhibition honors the legacy of Colombian-born artist Juan Pablo Echeverri (1978–2022). Throughout his prolific career, Echeverri engaged in a constant process of reinvention through self-portraiture. The exhibition’s title, “Lost Identity,” is taken from a handwritten note found in Echeverri’s studio. It reflects his rejection of a simplistic and fixed understanding of identity, instead embracing a joyful celebration of multiple embodiments. Until 29.07. Wednesday to Saturday, 12 to 6 pm, Between Bridges, Adalbertstraße 43, 10179 Berlin.
Studio Stadt. Peripheries of Electronic Music(Exhibition, Audio Walks, Concert, Performance)
“Studio Stadt” explores the intersection of electronic music, urban peripheries, and digital culture. The project unveils hidden narratives and makes invisible flows and infrastructures audible, shedding light on the influence of tech corporations on urban development. Through experimentation, Studio Stadt uncovers the untold stories within the city. This is part of the Project Space Festival. Opening on Saturday, 24.06, from 4 pm to 10 pm. Scharaun, Jungfernheideweg 4, 13629 Berlin-Siemensstadt.
🎭 Dance / Theater / Performance
¡PROTAGONISTAS! Resistance Feminisms Revolution Festival
This festival celebrates revolutionary women's struggles worldwide, featuring powerful performances like Lastesis’ anti-rape protest piece and Marina Otero’s provocative work with five naked men. The event also includes a symposium discussing reproductive labor and ecofeminism, emphasizing the transformative power of women’s struggles. Don’t miss “House of Desaparecidxs,” a haunting performance blending art and activism, reflecting Colombian history and political exile. Viva la liberación! From 21.06 to 2.07.2023 - Hau Berlin
We have selected two highlights from this festival below:
Fuck Me (Dance)
In “FUCK ME,” Marina Otero, an Argentinian dancer, disrupts expectations as she sits on the stage while five naked men dance around her. With raw vulnerability, Otero reflects on the marks life has left on her body, presenting a radical critique of meritocracy alongside a deeply personal and open-hearted exploration of life. Directed by Marina Otero. Thursday 22.06, 9 pm. HAU 1 Stresemannstrasse 29, 10963 Berlin.The Armless Lady (Dialogue/Performance)
In this lecture, Brazilian theatremaker Carolina Bianchi offers valuable insights into her research for the compelling trilogy “Cadela Força.” The trilogy delves into the narratives of rape and femicide spanning recent decades. Simultaneously, Bianchi explores the realms of art history, interweaving layers of poetic violence with the stark realities of the world. Saturday, 24.06, 7 pm. HAU2, Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 Berlin.LASTESIS (Performance)
LASTESIS, renowned for their powerful performance “Un violador en tu camino” (“A rapist in your path”), returns with a new piece focused on feminist resistance as a collective right. Developed with women and LGBTIQ* individuals, this urban-centered work embodies their commitment to global audiences. Monday, 26.06, 9:30 pm. Dorothea-Schlegel-Platz, Georgenstraße 12, 10117 Berlin.
idiota (Dance)
Born in Cape Verde, Marlene Monteiro Freitas is a dancer and choreographer. Her remarkable work, “Idiota,” is a dance performance set within a glass showcase. Drawing inspiration from mythological figures, Monteiro Freitas embodies the character of “Idiota” as she delves into Pandora’s box, exploring profound questions about death and evil. Performing Exiles Festival. From 22.06 to 23.06. Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Side Stage, Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin.
Depois do silêncio (After the Silence)
The play “Depois do silêncio” is based on the book “Torto Arado” by Brazilian writer Itamar Vieira Junior. Christiane Jatahy, a renowned Brazilian author, theater director, and filmmaker, presents this captivating multimedia production. It explores the history of slavery and its resonance in the present, with a particular focus on the Brazilian state of Bahia. Performing Exiles Festival. From 24 to 25.06. Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Back Stage, Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin.
Małgorzata Mirga-Tas. Sivdem Amenge. Ich nähte für uns. I sewed for us.
Małgorzata Mirga-Tas (b. 1978 in Zakopane, Poland) creates large-scale, brightly colored textile collages and paintings. Her first solo exhibition in Germany sees the artist embarking on an artistic dialogue with the Brücke-Museum Collection. The opening is this Sunday with a summer party in the museum’s garden, accompanied by a varied program with exhibition tours, workshops, music, and theatre. Sunday, 25.06, from 12 am to 6 pm. Brücke-Museum, Bussardsteig 9, 14195 Berlin.
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Małgorzata Mirga-Tas. Sivdem Amenge. Ich nähte für uns. I sewed for us.
The artist Małgorzata Mirga-Tas (b. 1978 in Zakopane, Poland) creates large-scale, brightly colored textile collages and paintings. Her first solo exhibition in Germany sees the artist embarking on an artistic dialogue with the Brücke-Museum Collection. The opening is this Sunday with a summer party in the museum’s garden, accompanied by a varied program with exhibition tours, workshops, music, and theatre. Sunday, 25.06, from 12 am to 6 pm. Brücke-Museum, Bussardsteig 9, 14195 Berlin.
🗓 Save the Date
Special Interest (Concert)
Special Interest, a band from New Orleans, fearlessly combines dance grooves, electronic textures, and hardcore riffs, transcending genre limitations. Dance music and punk culture have flirted in the warehouse before, but Special Interest’s desire to dismantle the genre is shaped by a larger abolitionist worldview that resists constraint, category, and conformity. The music is a soundtrack for dancing the pain away as much as raging against injustice. Don’t miss this chance to experience Berghain if you haven't already. Tuesday, 27.06, Doors: 7 pm / Show: 8 pm. Berghain.
Jay-Jay Johansson (Concert)
Jay-Jay Johanson is back with his hypnotic trip-hop melodies, blending jazzy drums, electronic nuances, and acoustic accents. His work evokes feelings that would ask us to see him as Chet Baker of our time. His new album “Fetish” explores romanticized pain and everyday themes, accompanied by piano, trumpet, guitar, and samples. Prepare for an evening of introspective melodies about life's paradoxes. Thursday, 08.10, Silent Green.
Fotografiska Museum Opening
Mark your calendars! The eagerly awaited Fotografiska Museum will open its doors on September 14th, taking the place of the historic Tacheles. The grand opening will feature three exhibitions, including "Ussyphilia" by Juliana Huxtable. Ticket sales are coming up this summer!
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