Gay

Schwules Museum reopens

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Berlin's ultimate tribute to gay culture in Kreuzberg 61 closed in March. Now it reopens in bigger and posher digs near Tiergarten.

TAINT

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:51:00 GMT

Named after your nether region's nether regions, TAINT is a transgenre cross-section of local underground talent including DIY dark-waver V, synth-pop duo Dievondavon, experimental cellist Stella Veloce, plus DJs Walter Crasshole and D&G.

Arch Enemies

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Expatriarch at Monarch! For this month's edition, transgenre DJ Joey Hansom invites guest DJ (and birthday boy) Hllywd, who specializes in energetic booty tunes. If you're in a creative mood, there's a collage corner, too.

Arch Enemies

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Expatriarch's monthly queer night at Monarch continues with DJs Joey Hansom and Borusiade playing transgenre selections, plus all the tools you need to make a collage, should you be in a creative mood. Free entry. €1 on first drink for DJs.

Rock Bottom

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Rock out with your cock out to the new night from the mind behind PORK. First Wednesday includes resident DJ Walter Crasshole, followed weekly by Randy Twigg, Dustcake and Frank Freshness.Tonight: Roxy & The Penetration provide the live in darkroom.

BeiTola

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Witness the popping of the cherry at the first edition of Berlin's freshest monthly gay party, Beitola, the Brazilian word for fag. Cocktail D'Amore meets Horsemeat Disco, pumping electronic grooves all night and open to all genders and sexualities.

Exberliner panel discussion: Gay marriage and adoption

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:45:00 GMT

After snap decisions in England and France, same-sex marriage is now a reality in those countries. So what about Germany? And what about adoption for same-sex couples? Join us for a lively discussion this Wednesday, March 27, 8pm at Kaffee Burger.

Arch Enemies

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Expatriarch at Monarch. A low-key monthly queer night, this time with DJs Joey Hansom vs. Dickey Doo, plus a collage corner for the creative minds. Free entry.

Gay marriage: Still over the rainbow

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

France and England have taken breakthrough steps to legalise gay marriage, but is Germany being left in the proverbial dust with its antiquated Lebenspartnerschaft? We get under what's going on.

Miss Christopher Street Day 2013 Pageant Auditions

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:45:00 GMT

Do you have what it takes to be Miss CSD 2013? Wow the judges with your 10-watt lips or just come watch the auditions to see who will be in the running to be crowned Berlin's next CSD Queen. A drag delight for queer queens and enthusiasts alike.

Chantal's House of Shame: Chantal's 35th Birthday

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT

The grand dame of gay Berlin nightlife celebrates 50 tonight, so naturally she calls it her 35th birthday. Don't miss out on a night of debauchery to pale all other nights of debauchery.

OUT NOW! Our March issue!

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:30:00 GMT

INSIDE: Gay marriage, the Kosovo refugee deportation fiasco, striking teachers, Berlin as a party export, how to volunteer and how to avoid scams, an Istanbuler's food odyssey and much, much more!

The Berlinale Blog: Teddy contenders

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Eve Lucas considers what qualifies films for inclusion on the Teddy programme – and hopes for an award-winning outcome for two (make that three) in particular.

And You Belong premiere

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:54:55 GMT

Julia Ostertag, director of Noise & Resistance, Gender X, Saila and more, debuts her newest cinematic creation, a documentary about queer-electro hip-hop act Scream Club in an off-Berlinale event. Afterparty follows at Loophole.