We’ve got the Christmas Garden opening, Lyra Pramuk, Louie Vega, a Japanese tea tasting, and much more!

David Horvitz, the Los Angeles–based artist known for bending time, and perception through conceptual works across digital and physical media, brings his practice to Berlin in At the limits of the city at ChertLüdde, where he transposes the borders and spirit of Los Angeles into the gallery. The exhibition opens with Other People, a room of over 300 portraits generated by facial-recognition searches for “David Horvitz”. Throughout the space, sculptures cast from apartment keys traded for keys to the garden, mirrors, and small ritual-like objects engage with the everyday acts that shape a sense of place, while a suspended line of chimes (Lullaby for a Landscape - 2017)plays a regional German lullaby when activated by visitors, echoing Horvitz’s fascination with cycles of night and day, disappearance and transition.

The kick-off event of the exhibition series The desire for being many starts on Saturday, featuring works by Ana de Almeida & Alicja Rogalska & Vanja Smiljanić, Alexandra Ivanciu & Jolanta Nowaczyk, Lillian Morrissey, Mila Panić, and Marta Popivoda & Pary El-Qalqili. The project spans multiple venues and unfolds through a programme by Neun Kelche, alpha nova & galerie futura, and artist Lillian Morrissey. Centering intersectional FLINTA* voices, it confronts the rising anti-feminist and LGBTQIA+-phobic backlash shaping right-wing politics, building counter-publics and alliances inspired by activist Ewa Majewska.

Is there anything better than starting the night at the record store? This Thursday, head over to OYE Records for an intimate in-store session to kick off the weekend in style. Little Louie Vega will be digging deep into his bag of gems, including a limited 5-pack vinyl set and a selection of other special releases, all available for purchase. Capacity is very limited and strictly first-come, first-served. (Don’t say I didn’t warn you!)

Analogue Foundation returns to Zenner Saal on Saturday, with the sixth edition of its intimate listening concert series. This edition features a special live performance by Lyra Pramuk, joined by Sufi whirling artist Islam El-Ghazouly, presenting transformational vocal compositions from Hymnal. Opening live, Lara Dâmaso & Alex Lazaro weave voice, movement, percussion, and resonance into a meditative shared space, followed by a dynamic DJ set from Akïï, blending experimental electronics and deconstructed club.

Lebanon Hanover delivers an ice-cold response to an alienated world, driven by two fiercely beating hearts. Larissa Iceglass and William Maybelline emerge as modern-day romantics: devotees of Wordsworth and enthralled by the elegance of Art Nouveau. Listen in as they channel these inspirations into their stark, poetic sound this weekend at Astra Kulturhaus.

Yves Tumor returns to Berlin with an exclusive solo live set, unleashing his unmistakable fusion of avant-garde pop and experimental electronics. Joined by COUCOU CHLOE and SUUTOO, the new Top Model Berlin series at the legendary Metropol creates a stage for bold sonic encounters and boundary-breaking performances.

Celebrate Ten Years of GALA as the team heads to Berlin on Friday for an evening and night in collaboration with Refuge Worldwide. The programme begins at the station’s radio HQ with a visual talk by longtime GALA photographer Frankie Casillo, followed by radio shows from Robert Owens, Richard Akingbehin, and Gabi Monteiro. The celebration then moves to Tresor, where GALA co-hosts the Globus floor and keeps the energy high with sets from rRoxymore and Monty Luke into the early morning.

OXI presents: Superluminal 9th Anniversary this Saturday. Celebrate nine years of diving into gritty, murky venues, exploring the music abyss with freaky lasers and fuzzy anniversary vibes.

Aru is thrilled to host Paris-based tea connoisseur Katsuhito Imaizumi, founder of Through The Tea, for a series of calm, sensory-focused Japanese tea and herbal-infusion tastings in Berlin on 21–23 November. In intimate sessions limited to five guests, participants will explore a thoughtfully curated selection of teas in a quiet, guided setting, accompanied by seasonal house-made Japanese pickles prepared specially for the occasion. Each session lasts one hour (€35 per person) with multiple time slots across the weekend, and reservations can be made here.

Celebrate the opening of Oshione’s new Atelier location in Friedrichshain. The space looks gorgeous and they will be serving up some of their signature beautiful and glutenfrei breakfasts.

Put the cold weather out of your mind this Thursday, with hot vegan empanadas and house music vibes in Orangerie, as part of the Naked Grapes series.

A donut that looks like a dog? Brammibal’s is teaming up with their long-time friend Sophia Hoffmann for a special weekend collaboration, inspired by her adorable dog, Ella. Sophia is a Berlin-based vegan chef, author, and activist who has shaped the vegan food scene for over a decade and founded Happa Restaurant. Her donut is as cute as it is delicious: filled with hazelnut custard, glazed in caramel, rolled in crunchy chopped hazelnuts, and decorated with chocolate ears and a sweet dog face inspired by Ella. The Hazelnut Caramel Ella donut will be available November 21–23. (Disclaimer: this donut is for humans only!)

Berlin streetwear institutions Overkill & Gate 194 are having an archive pop-up sale this weekend. You don't want to miss out on it: designer, avant-garde & luxury fashion, footwear, apparel, accessories, collectibles, and much more!

Your favorite influencer’s favorite store, Voo, celebrates their fifteenth birthday on Saturday, with a special in-store event featuring a charming DJ lineup curated together with Creamcake. The guests include LIA LIA, Lauren Auder, Dinamarca, Beaks, THE NARRATOR, and Francos Pain.

Shopping season has definitely begun, and you won’t want to miss this one. Head to Open Space this weekend for a pop-up featuring Endyma, Distanz, Nature’s Calling wines, and much more!

Atelier cœur is opening its shop in Friedrichshain this Saturday. Swing by for drinks, tattoos, local art, and two upcycling jewelry workshops (16:00 & 19:00). Free entry to the shop but grab your ticket (€89) to the workshops here.

The Christmas Garden transforms Berlin’s Botanical Garden into a glowing winter dreamscape, inviting visitors on a magical 1.5-kilometer journey through shimmering paths, hidden nooks, and intricate light installations. More than a million lights and thousands of sparkling fixtures create a vibrant tapestry of color throughout the grounds, guiding you toward the centerpiece: the Great Pavilion.

You can also get yourself in the mood by checking out our list of the best Christmas markets in Berlin (updated for 2025).