We’ve got the the return of Art Biesenthal, RuPaul, the Young Euro Classic, Ben Klock at Hamburger Bahnhof, a cute dog contest & much more!

Art Biesenthal is back this August at the Wehrmuehle Museum (about an hour’s drive outside of Berlin) with a special edition focused on sound. This edition features art from a number of Berlin galleries alongside a music program and dinner program unfolding across the month.

What’s the perfect date? For me that will always include a few hours at an art museum. Neue Nationalgalerie is making that easy for you, for the last two Thursdays of the Brancusi exhibition. Boook two tickets and get a special gift to take home.

On that note, did you know that the Brancusi exhibition has been the most popular at the museum, with over 300,000 expected visitors, making it the museum's most successful and most-visited special exhibition since 2012? It’s definitely worth a visit if you haven’t been yet.

This weekend at Galerie im Körnerpark, Canberk Akçal presents Sofra: a participatory dinner performance. Akçal's work explores how people connect with each other and with spaces. Two sessions take place on Saturday and participation is limited to ten people per seating. The performance will be held in English.

There will also be a Reading & Gathering session on Sunday, August 2, 16-17:00. No registration required.

Berlin has seen the rave run, coffee run, even beer runs. But I’m betting that this is Berlin’s first art run. Start your journey at Kunsthaus Dahlem with a short tour, followed by a run to Galerie Bastian and onward to Studio Daniel Hölzl to finish up.

Camerawork Gallery hosts an exhibition at Olympiastadion until August 9th. Swing by to check out Martin Schoeller’s extraordinary portraits of famous people like Bono, Taylor Swift, Julia Roberts and more. On August 2nd and 9th, you can also catch a screening of We All Bleed Red is a documentary film about Schoeller. Entry for the exhibition and screening is available with a normal Olympiastadion ticket.

Mäzen Community is back with two nights of art and music programming. For this edition, the art comes via Colombian multidisciplinary artist Andrea Otoya Covelli alongside Argentine researcher Lena Becerra. The musical program spans two nights, featuring Function, Sanna Mun, Amanda Mussi, and many more.

Support independent media this Thursday at Phantom Bar with a special fundraiser for Keyi Magazine and their next print book. Expect special prizes for the first guests as well as snacks provided by Gabriel Locorotondo.

Gaswerk Music Days is back for its fourth edition. THis dynamic community-rooted festival is dedicated to Radical Live Music and invites audiences to a diverse program of live concerts and other special formats.

It’s another dance floor burner at Hamburger Bahnhof, featuring Berghain resident Ben Klock. Klock has spent almost two decades shaping the sound of modern techno and this is a rare chance to experience his patient, story-driven approach in a free day-party setting. (Once again, get there early!)

Keep the spirit of Pride going with RuPaul's Teadance—his first DJ set ever in Berlin and the only opportunity to see him in Germany. Uber Eats Music Hall will be transformed into a daytime dance party, with support from Kiddy Smile, Felix Jaehn and more.

Home Again takes over at Café am Neuen See on Saturday for a free day party featuring Butterhands, Salimata, Meggy, Thabo, and Dominik Keller. This is the first in a series of summer parties, so follow them for more updates.

The Young Euro Classic takes over the Konzerhaus for the next two weeks. Every year, young symphony orchestras from around the world meet in Berlin for a festival of classical music, each bringing their own unique sounds and stories. This year also features a choir for the first time: the Estonian National Opera Boys' Choir.

No School Donuts hosts a popup, at SFERA for the first time. Drop by over the weekend to choose from Ice Cream Donuts (just in time for the heat wave) or traditional yeast donut options. Choose between Ice Cream Brûlée or a classic Sugar Donut, then add your favorite vegan and gluten free ice cream in vanilla, pistachio, matcha or Earl Grey. A delicious double whammy of sweetness!

Calli hosts a coffee cupping on Friday, with So Coffee Roasters. Try out different coffees and learn more about what makes each cup special. A cupping is a great experience for both coffee enthusiasts and the simply coffee curious.

The British Shorts Summer Edition starts on Friday with three different programs across three different kinos (including two outdoor ones). With a range of short films spanning comedy, drama, animation, experimental, thriller and documentary to music video, there's something for almost everyone.

Take your four-legged bestie to Café Tiergarten on Saturday to compete for the cutest dog show ever. Categories include Dog Who Looks The Most Like Their Owner, Sassiest Walk and Wisest Senior, so you know this is going to be cute AF.

The Berlin Axel Arigato shop transforms into a mini-stage for one night. Amanada Donato brings in her choreography for a one-night performance and party.

Right on the heels of their recent Berlin Fashion Week show, SLVA hosts an archive and sample sale at the brand's atelier in Neukölln. Drop by to purchase one-off samples at discount prices or to discuss your ideas with the designer.

Right now you have the rare chance to shop Vietnamese fashion brands, right here in Kreuzberg. The VVengance pop-up is on until August 8th, with shopping during the day as well as some performances and events in the evening. Keep an eye on their Instagram for more.