We’ve got a look into Berlin’s past at Neue Nationalgalerie, the season kick-off at Else, a free skate session & much more!

Drop by Neue Nationalgalerie on Friday to get a glimpse of Berlin in the 1910s and 1920s. The new exhibition “Ruin and Rush” captures Berlin as a city of extremes with works like Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s “Potsdamer Platz”.

Ahead of Gallery Weekend, the Schering Foundation presents 'Rehearsal Room' by Chilean artist Nicole L'Huillier, who now lives in Berlin. The title refers to both a real rehearsal room and to a particular type of sound environment, transforming the foundation's exhibition space into a place of experimentation.

On Friday, EIGEN + ART Lab presents the opening of Nils Ben Brahim’s solo exhibition ‘Die Lücke, die der Teufel lässt‘.

The doors of Monopol's Apparatehaus open this weekend for a colourful group exhibition with paintings, sculptures, video, and installations. Don't forget to grab a glass of wine at Nature's Calling after you’re done soaking up the art.

daadgalerie presents the first institutional solo exhibition in Berlin by Som Supaparinya (DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Fellow 2021/22). Originally from northern Thailand, Supaparinya explores the problematic entanglement of Thailand and Japan in World War II as well as the deliberate suppression of its remembrance. The new video work "Melted Stars" focuses on the changing landscape of northern Thailand and adjacent areas, as a long term audio-visual project.

Graphic design nerds and any other type face enthusiasts can quench your thirst this weekend at Kulturforum. Mastering Type is a pop-up exhibition and lecture series that poses the questions: What is the current state of type design? Since 2016, around 350 new typefaces have emerged from masters programmes and a large selection will be on display.

Goodbye Berlin is a mixture of references: Isherwood’s semi-autobiographical novel Goodbye to Berlin, Kate Elswit's essay Watching Weimar Dance, and the legacy of prominent dancers Weimar dancers such as Kurt Jooss and Valeska Gert. Moving between Weimar Republic and the present, Goodby Berlin presents contradictions, paradoxes with apocalyptic visions.

Soft Edges is a sweet and soft celebration of queer focused live music, visual art, and performance. Their first edition kicks off with a group show at New Fears Gallery, featuring artwork from Polańska Laura and Pepi Schikowski as well as live sets and DJ sets.

AM:PM (formerly known as AM Club) is launching the first in their new event series at Sonnenraum. This one features Regis, Jesse G, Tapefeed and more.

Donato Dozzy has long been in a league of his own in the world of hypnotic techno. His classical background helps to create a sound that is almost academic, and is often reflected in his ambient projects or the polyrhythmic sounds of Voices From The Lake. The first ever Dozzy Night in Pano, he invites Fred P and Mary Gehnyei for a night of futuristic minimalism and more.

After a long cold winter, the thought of an open air is an elixir. So good news: this weekend, Else opens for the season, kicking things off with three parties. But I've got my eye on the Sunday party, with KINK b2b Marie Motexier, Mor Elian and more.

Celebrate 6 years of Berlin FLINTA collective BLVSH with an easy Sunday afternoon party. This one features a vinyl-only downtempo and experimental lineup with INVERNO, Acidfinky, Ká and more.

Head to Ickpa on Sunday for a very special cupping session focusing on Korean roasteries. There will be 23 coffees in total: 5 from Ickpa and 18 from various Korean roasteries. Spots are limited to 15 people per session.

Masha's Bagels is back for a pop-up! Stop by on Sunday morning to get your favorite bagels, and perhaps convince them to make it permanent.

Rising rents and costs, it’s tough in the service industry for Berlin restaurants right now. The latest victim is La Cote. Stop by until Saturday for one last service or swing by for their closing party on Sunday.

Enjoy Ukrainian comfort food for brunch this weekend at Paska L Choux's Fhain outpost. Choose from 4 Syrnyky varieties: smoked salmon, creamy mushroom, berries, or carmelized bananas and peanuts.

Arkaoda kicks off a new weekly community-centered Sunday vinyl market this weekend, which brings together local and visiting record dealers, labels and collectives. Each week will feature five guest dealers, DJs, food from rotating pop-ups, workshops and talks.

Summer is coming and it's time to polish your moves for Tempelhof! Drop by Kalle Halle for an easy breezy FREE skate session. Then stick around for the Beginner Workshop at 18:00 or Roller Disco at 19:00.

Celebrate the monthly Feierabend at Platte with Natascha von Hirschhausen, coinciding with Fashion Revolution Week. von Hirschhausen is known for future-driven zero-waste design, with garments that create less than 1% waste. The evening also features soft tacos and drinks from BRLO, as well as lots of chances for networking.

How often do you get to dig into a stylist’s collection? This weekend, you get your chance. Sort through pre-loved and barely used pieces for all sizes and genders starting at just €2.

If you’re in the mood for something a little spooky this weekend, then head to the Late Night Cult Movies at the Planetarium. This week’s choice is The Fly.