Going Out

An open mic night for writers: join the Shakespeare crew at their first monthly event where writers of any bent are welcome to read out their works in progress. Participants can read anything for seven minutes until the egg timer goes ding-ding.

Talks & Readings

Nurkan Erpulat directs Chekhov. With English Surtitles.

Theater & Dance

After 21 years, singer/guitarist Jochen “Doc” Wenz is parting ways with Mannheim-cum-New Orleans band Mardis Gras.bb. As part of The Doc’s farewell tour, the band jettisons the sounds of Fat Tuesday for an Ash Wednesday.

Concerts & Live Music

The German premiere of the Pussy Riot documentary that almost wasn’t. Catch the film and three Berlin bands afterwards in solidarity with the Russian punks.

Film

To celebrate that atheists have soles too, a new shoe start-up is ringing in the holidays with a sale, upcycling gift workshop and an inappropriate Santa's Grotto complete with festive drinks. Christmas wishes do come true, even for atheists.

Workshops,Vacation & Holiday

Whether it's bloody black comedy or just gothed-up Tom Hiddleston that has 'em salivating, the long-hyped vampire flick is sure to suck in a crowd. Later, bands from the soundtrack including Jim Jarmusch's own trio cast their fuzzy spell over Tresor.

Parties & Clubs,Film

Vermont-born choreographer Moses Pendleton has created a fantasia of Cirque du Soleil-like stage pictures that tour the world. Botanica, his most recent piece, comes to Berlin as part of its first German and Austrian tour.

Theater & Dance

Members of The Mission forged a Sergio Leone goth admixture in the 1980s, conflating several forms of macho alienation into a briefly gigantic UK phenom. Returning on stage alongside with the ladies from Eklipse.

Concerts & Live Music

When Islamic extremists kidnap a group of actors they're unintentionally engaged in an ideological stand-off. The award-winning Moroccan film will be followed by a talk with director Mohcine Besri and reception. Arabic with German subtitles.

Film

The fluffy little clouds may be increasingly attacked by acid rain, but Alex Patterson continues floating along as The Orb in tandem with Palais Schaumburg’s Berlin homeboy Thomas Fehlmann. Max Loderbauer also performs, along with Meteo Sounds’ Bus.

Concerts & Live Music

Melodic, sparse shoegaze from Hamburg's The Building, promoting their debut LP. Two Clouds Hill label mates also feature: twisted, morose, piano-pop from Toniah Reeh, and subtle yet disjointed acoustic sounds from French/German Léonore Boulanger.

Concerts & Live Music

From holding a residency at the just-opened Haçienda, to teaching Fatboy Slim how to mix, to being the first DJ on British tele – Greg Wilson's career has truly shaped dance music. Bringing his beats to Berghain, this set is not to be missed.

Concerts & Live Music

The Andreas Kriegenburg-directed stage adaptation of David Grossman’s award-winning novel premieres tonight, telling the story of parents who lose their children.

Theater & Dance

Vermont-born choreographer Moses Pendleton has created a fantasia of Cirque du Soleil-like stage pictures that tour the world. Botanica, his most recent piece, comes to Berlin as part of its first German and Austrian tour.

Theater & Dance

Premiere! Israeli author David Grossman’s acclaimed 2010 book in a theatrical version.

Theater & Dance

Melanie Lane re-explores the space of sacred worship and rituals with her latest performance, "Shrine", that combines sculptural installation and dance, merging the familiar with a new tint on the body, material and movement.

Dance

S/L mark their half decade with a sprawling mix of live performances and DJs. Touchy Mob ropes in friends Dylan III and Better Person for backing duties in this lo-fi dream team. Swedish synth-pop starlet Molly Nilsson features in the DJ roster.

Parties & Clubs,Concerts & Live Music

The people who bring you the popular Nowkoelln Flohmarkt are in a holiday mood with their one-weekend-only Weihnachtsmarkt. Explore the usual Christmas trappings with the added bonus of performances by Phia and Whale vs. Elefant.

Markets,Vacation & Holiday

Germany’s designer Christmas market with the expletive in the name returns for a weekend of hipster goods for a decidedly stylised Christmas.

Markets,Vacation & Holiday

Santa is once again on the road, literally, motorcycling with many other Clauses. Fun, music and jokes aside, they are linking with KuB this year to help youngsters in need.

Vacation & Holiday