We’ve got the Kyiv Biennial at KW, an open-house weekend & the return of Berlin Beats at Hamburger Bahnhof, a new beer garden at THF and much more!

The Kyiv Biennial has earned an outstanding reputation for presenting contemporary art in Ukraine and today it is particularly known for its critical documentation and artistic reflection on war. “A Bird That Cannot Land" focuses on the plight of Ukrainian artists in exile and looks at Berlin as a city of exile and diaspora. The Biennial is presented across a series of events across Europe including the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, the M HKA in Antwerp, the Dnipro Center for Contemporary Culture, the Dovzhenko Centre in Kyiv, and the Lentos Art Museum Linz.

Celebrate 30 years of Hamburger Bahnhof with a celebration that kicks off this weekend. Friday evening sees the launch of Berlin Beats (more on that under MUSIC below_ alongside the opening of a new group exhibition "A Thousand Times Berlin" featuring 70+ works tracing the Berlin art scene from 1989 to today. There’s free admission to all exhibitions, curator talks, tours, street food vendors and more.

Schinkel Pavillon presents Cecile Bevan's first solo exhibition in Berlin. ‘Reality or Not’ centers around the 2023 film of the same name which which examines the production of reality under conditions shaped by external forces. Politics, literature, cinema, and popular culture serve as a foil to the barrage of ideas, inviting audiences to release into possibilities of the many realities unfolding.

'Berlin, the Bitch and the Witch' casts a spell against the forms of capital that shape and exhaust life in the contemporary city. In the Western world, magic is often seen as a metaphor for the mystical, the sacred, and the imagination. But here, magic is a method. The artist-magicians work with movement, sound, irony, fiction, and irreverence to reveal what capitalism devalues: care, madness, healing, resistance, and interconnection.

Hošek Contemporary celebrates its 10th anniversary with a program of an improvised sound installation featuring Marina Cyrino on amplified flute, Richard Scott on modular synthesizer, and Jung-Jae Kim on tenor saxophone. They will also offer a book commemorating the decade, followed by a DJ set from Valerie Renay.

On Friday, check out the final vernissage of ARTCLUB Open Studio, a project that brings artists together to create, exchange ideas, and develop new works in a shared studio environment. It will be an evening of art, community, showcasing the works created throughout the project.

Göksu Kunak offes another performance in her series REMAINS. CIRCLES takes off on Saturday evening. It's well worth a visit, especially if you haven't caught anything from the series yet!

As part of the Hamburger Bahnhof birthday celebrations, their ever-popular open-air series Berlin Beats kicks off on Friday, with British-Nigerian DJ and curator Kikelomo.

If you’re after a more chill way to enjoy music (rather than the packed club), then the Tommy & Friends series at Ingwer is right up your alley. This edition features Any Mello and Truncate, as well as delicious pizza from Gabriele Locorotondo, as well as the usual selection of coffee, teas and natural wine.

Tomorrow night at Atemporal, dive into a neuroacoustic deep listening session with musician and sound artist Jeena. With a combination of live electronics, voice, and acoustic elements, the evening is designed as a slow, continuous sound environment that moves between stillness, texture, and subtle transformation.

Nyege Nyege Festival lands at OHM this weekend for a three-day program exploring translocal club culture, and nightlife as a space for collective memory, exchange, and future-building. Expect experimental club music, bass-heavy dance floors, artist talks, and community-focused programming stitching underground scenes across Africa, Latin America, Europe, and their diasporas together.

Grey Scale festival launches its first Berlin date on Saturday at Columbiahalle, with a sold line-up of New Wave, electro, and EBM favorites like TR/ST, Curses, Qual and more.

Hornies describes itself as 'a place for the weird little angels'. Their ethos is dress up but leave your attitude at the door and join in for a party that celebrates queer creativity.

Magic John’s unveils their hotly anticipated Beer Garden this weekend. Since their launch, they have been dreaming of more space and it’s finally a reality! Stop by on Friday to check out the new digs, grab a slice (or a whole pie) and enjoy your favorite pizza in a new, more relaxing location.

Kerb food hall launched a new summer market, just outside of the Humboldt Forum. If you're on Museum Island, this is a great spot for a snack or a sundowner drink from BRLO, all with a great location and view.

Speaking of new food halls, Charlottenburg also recently got a new one. Dufte launched a few weeks ago in the freshly-revamped Kant Garagen space. There are five different concepts, including one cafe that opens at 8:30 in the morning plus kitchens and bars that open at 11:30. The lunch menus are priced between €9 and €12, with everything fresh and handmade. There are also different events weekly, including tastings, DJs, an oyster night and World Cup viewings.

It’s beer garden season and there’s a new option waiting for you at Tempelhof. The Neulich Biergarten opens up this weekend for the season and a weekend of special programming including DJ sets, live music and World Cup public viewings.

It must be summer because the Kolonnadenbar at Museum Island is opening up for the season. Starting tonight, you can swing by for drinks by Vagabund. Entry is free and there will be programming all summer with DJs, performances and more. With one of the best views in the city, this is well-worth making a visit this year.

Need to get organized? Here’s your chance to pick up some modular pieces from Stocubo at discount prices. First come, first served, so be sure to get there early to snag your stuff!

You already know and love Sellpy the app. But what about Sellpy the store? Try out the popular second-hand concept in real-life and give your wardrobe an update that you will feel good about.