This week, we have a new opening at KW, vril & Rødhåd at Berghain, the return of Kino International, your chance to sing Pink Pony Club & much more!

KW re-opens this Friday with three new exhibitions: Klara Lidén ‘Kunstwerke’, Jean Katambayi Mukendi ‘RATIO’ and Else Marie Pade ‘Partitur’. The opening reception is also followed by an afterparty at the nearby Chauseestr 131.

With the exhibition core, Kristina Nagel and Marie Matusz explore how perception is structured, guided, and shifted. Matusz’ spatial configurations play against Nagel’s photography in order to explore how our way of seeing is shaped by regimes of materiality, imagery, and space.

It's not spring yet, but you can get a spring-like feeling starting this Thursday at König Galerie in the Chapel of St. Agnes. Franz Stein's "Feels Like Spring" is a celebration of color using signs, markings, dots, and loops in vivid and sometimes neon colors.

A group exhibition focused on Cindy Crawford kicked off at Camera Work Gallery a few weeks ago. The exhibition offers more than 30 works from photographers such as Patrick Demarchelier, Herb Ritts, Ellen von Unwert, Arthur Elgort and more.

Two techno legends (vril & Rødhåd) come together tonight to celebrate their third release: OUT OF PLACE ARTEFACTS - A COMPLEX INTERPLAY OF ZEROS AND ONES (out Feb 20). This edition also features a DJ set by Sara Clarke as well as Peryl with supportive guitar and additional live drums. (I saw these two put on a live show at Zenner a few years ago, which was excellent and I’m frankly surprised this isn’t sold out yet.)

Shayne Oliver Group and Reference Studios present an evening at Schinkel Pavillon with a screening, performance and DJ sets by Salome, Total Freedom and Why Be. It’s shaping up to be the perfect intersection of fashion, art and music.

Coffee shop raves are nothing new in Berlin...but have you heard of a make-up coffee rave? It's all going down this Saturday at Atelier Dough with new products, DJs and special drinks. (I really have to hand it to the NYX marketing team for nailing the Berlin vibe with this name & concept! 😝)

Berlin’s food scene has grown massively through recent years, but I still detect a severe shortage of British-style fish’n’chips. But not to worry this week. Get your fill this Friday at onette, with beer-battered fish, crispy chips and tartar sauce. You can also add-on additional sides like mushy peas and curry sauce, as well as a rhubarb and custard trifle for dessert.

Can we all just admit that Maybachufer is just not the same without Populus? Fortunately, the vibes are not gone for good. Not only are they are still going (and still grinding-ha!), but they are also celebrating their 10th anniversary this weekend at doppio coffee.

Originally opened in 1963, the Kino International is about to re-open once more following an extensive two-year renovation. Surprisingly, for Berlin, this is a few weeks ahead of their projected open date! All technical equipment has been replaced (they now have Christie 4K laser and 7.1 surround sound) but not to worry. All the architectural charm has been preserved, so it still has the same iconic look. To kick things off, the theater is showing Marty Supreme and an open house on Feb 22.

Sing your heart out this Sunday as Yes Choir tackles "Pink Pony Club" with a three-part harmony. Don't know how to sing? No problem. Just show up with good vibes and they will teach you everything you need to know.

Valentine’s Day might be over but it’s always time for flowers. Treat yourself to this workshop by Marsano to learn how to put together a gorgeous floral wreath (to take home of course) with matcha and snacks provided. It’s the perfect weekend side-quest to cure your February blues!

It's still a bit too cold and snowy for a proper flohmarkt. But that doesn't mean you have to save your money until spring. Get a head start this Saturday with the Preloved Market, which focuses on women's and children's clothing.

PS

The Berlinale is also still happening, so don’t forget to check out guide here!