We’ve got a new opening at Berlinische Galerie, Plaid at Gretchen, Winterlights at Dark Matter and much more!

Head to Gropius Bau this Thursday for the fifth edition of Spätschicht, a free late-night programme curated with Ligia Lewis in dialogue with her exhibition I’M NOT HERE FORRRRR.... This one features artists, writers and theorists including Navild Acosta, Justin F. Kennedy, and Ligia Lewis coming together for an evening of performance, reading, conversation, concert and screening. The event explores themes of race, gender, violence, and resistance.

Discover the radical creativity of Raoul Hausmann, one of modernism’s most inventive avant-garde artists, in a major retrospective at Berlinische Galerie. A central figure of Dada, Hausmann blurred the boundaries between art and life through collage, experimental writing, performance, photography, and sound. Featuring around 200 works from German and international collections, the exhibition highlights his groundbreaking influence on generations of artists and situates his legacy within today’s artistic discourse.

The 8th Monologue Festival at TD Berlin explores belief as a creative force: how a want can drive us to action or madness, and a belief can build or break communities. Through theatre, performance, music, and debate, artists open new perspectives on what it means to believe. Founded in 2007, the festival transforms the monologue into a shared experience: solos on a common theme performed in succession, creating dialogue rather than isolation. As a “democratic chandelier” and “social campfire,” the festival bridges the self and the collective, asking how personal conviction can ignite collective vision in a polarized world.

Plaid, the legendary duo Ed Handley and Andy Turner, return with their signature blend of high-tech-retro-futurism, a sound that’s both cutting-edge and deeply human. Active since the late ’80s and known for projects like The Black Dog and Balil, as well as collaborations with Björk, Plaid have become pillars of electronic music. Expect an immersive live experience that bridges nostalgia and next-gen innovation.

Tommy Four Seven presents the final 47 event in Berlin on November 7th at RSO, marking the close of a decade of boundary-pushing techno. Featuring Denise Rabe, Sorcery, and VSK, the lineup captures the raw energy and evolution that have defined the label since its inception. This night is more than a party — it’s a farewell to an era of uncompromising sound, community, and innovation. One last gathering to celebrate ten years of 47 before the next chapter begins.

Amy Dabbs celebrates her last Dabbs Traxx takeover at Renate this Saturday, and it’s set to be a full FLINTA* finale to remember! With Lauren Lo Sung, Anjawah, and Dabbs Traxx behind the decks, expect an electrifying night of unity, rhythm, and pure celebration at their beloved first home, Renate.

The Breath Between is a new immersive audiovisual installation by Philip & Daphne, in collaboration with MONOM Studios and 4DSOUND, opening on November 8th. Combining spatial sound, projection mapping, and Hypervision holograms, the piece transforms live piano recordings of Schumann’s Kreisleriana into a multidimensional soundscape that envelops the audience. Daphne-Jiyeon Jang’s visuals float as sculptural light forms, creating a shared field where sound and image breathe together, reflecting the layered, paradoxical nature of love—hope, longing, wound, and silence. The experience lasts around 15 minutes, with slots available between 18:00–20:00 and 20:00–22:00, offering a contemplative journey between presence and absence, the individual and the collective.

When Sofi and the Danish Atelier September join forces, you are guaranteed a delicious time. This weekend swing by their pop-up for signature dishes from Copenhagen, a selection of new Sofi creations, and the finest coffee specialties. I’m sure this will sell out so go early!

Cheese Berlin at Markthalle Neun is a full-on celebration of cheese in all its glorious forms, with everything from creamy Bries to bold Alpine wheels. Meet cheesemakers, affineurs, and retailers from across Europe, taste regional and international specialties, and discover your next favorite cheese. Alongside the bustling market, enjoy talks, tastings, and conversations with some of the brightest minds in the world of cheese, plus a Slow Food table where you can ask the experts anything. Bring your curiosity (and maybe your lactase pills).

Last weekend’s 1 coffee event was such a success that La Maison is back with another edition! This time, catch them at their second new temporary Prenzlauer Berg location on Rykestr.

The Berlin Tea Festival 2025 is the ultimate celebration of tea culture in the city — a two-day journey of tasting, learning, and connection at silent green Kulturquartier on November 8–9, 2025. With over 70 exhibitors from 15+ countries, the festival invites tea lovers and the tea-curious alike to explore hand-picked teas, elegant ceramics, and rich traditions through tastings, ceremonies, workshops, and inspiring talks. Each ticket includes a porcelain tasting cup, with day passes from €19.50 and full-weekend passes for €35. Immerse yourself in the aromas, stories, and rituals of global tea culture — a weekend of flavor, mindfulness, and community.

Eternal is a multidisciplinary fashion show where fashion, music, and performance merge to create a living story of transformation and identity. Guided by the Aianadi Method, the show explores the dialogue between inner and outer selves, revealing the unseen forces that shape confidence, resilience, and personal power. More than a runway, Eternal becomes a space where individual expression meets collective identity, inviting audiences to reflect on how inner strength transcends time, place, and perception. It’s not just a show, but a platform for dialogue, reflection, and the reimagining of what creative expression can be.

Weserstr is already a treasure trove for vintage shoppers. But this weekend, there’s a new kid on the block. In/Rotation is celebrating their return to Neukölln with curated secondhand clothing, free drinks, and DJs in the old Oona space.

Swing by H&M Home this week for a pop-up by Polish pet brand Hot Doggies. Check out their cute range of outfits and get a free treats from Pets Deli for your pup.

Christmas Market season is almost here, and things are kicking off this week with LGBTQIA* Winterdays at Nollendorfplatz. Programming starts at 19:00. Check the schedule for events like Drag Bingo, Karaoke, DJ sets and Happy Hours. If you plan to come back a few times this season, grab a stamp card for deals like buy 10 Hot Aperols, get 1 free.

Dark Matter kicks off their winter season with FOREST WINTERLIGHTS, starting this Friday. Expect a light installation that spans about one thousand square meters and 600 trees paired with 250,000 lights and a music composition by Dutch artist Chris Kuijten. There's also a skating rink, if you prefer to skate under the lights.