EXBERLINER's May issue

OUT NOW! "The THEATRE issue" – Our THEATER guide, REVOLUTIONARIES of STAGE, RACISM in Berlin theatre, and our guide to TAX TIME. PLUS, an interview with ANDRE WILLIAMS and much more.

Apr 30, 2012 in Features

My perfect Berlin weekend: Bruce LaBruce

Toronto-based art-porn provocateur Bruce LaBruce is in Berlin enough to be considered, at the very least, a part-timer. Get his weekend lowdown!

Apr 27, 2012 in People

5 Irish pubs for St. Patrick’s Day

Berlin has around 18 Irish boozers. In preparation for Paddy’s Day on March 17, we’ve reviewed the best of the bunch.

Mar 13, 2012 in More reviews (3 Comments)

My perfect Berlin weekend: Nadja Sayej

With boobs a blazin’, hostess of web TV show ArtStars* Nadja Sayej is looking forward to celebrating her two-year Berliniversary in October.

Mar 6, 2012 in People

Amok Mama: Hipster hate

Hipsters – they're like unicorns, says Jacinta Nandi. We all know what they are, but nobody will actually admit to being one. Or something.

Mar 27, 2012 by Jacinta Nandi in The Berlin Blog (7 Comments)

Photo by Till Krech (extranoise; Flickr CC)

Seymour Gris: Give clubs a (tax) break!

Is the Finanzamt really in the position to judge the nuances between DJ night or concert? For Berlin venues, the difference could mean life or death.

Oct 11, 2011 by Seymour Gris in The Berlin Blog

Errors. Photo by Marie Chatard

I saw Pulp at Melt! and all I got were these mouldy socks

Annabel and Marie stuck out the festival to the very end, wet from the weather that dampened many other people's spirits. But at least there were still drugs around – according to Errors.

Jul 18, 2011 by Annabel Brady-Brown in The Melt Festival Blog

The Hundred in the Hand. Photo by Marie Chatard

The sun’s rising. We all smile. We all sing. The weak become heroes, then the stars align.

It's all right there in the title of this blog, says Annabel and Marie.

Jul 17, 2011 by Annabel Brady-Brown in The Melt Festival Blog (1 Comments)

All-Star Berlin Sampler Book Launch Party at Kaffee Burger

Unsatisfied with the limited number of pages a magazine has to offer, we're publishing a book: a translation of Théo Lessour's acclaimed survey of the last 100 years of Berlin music. This week we're throwing a party – Apr 25.

Apr 24, 2012 by Rene Blixer in What's On

How do you solve a problem like Maria?

Despite the ever present threat of gentrification, the banks of the Spree remain alive with the sound of music as former favourite Maria dolls up and re-opens as Magdalena.

Mar 22, 2012 by David Page in Nightlife

Jew chic

So far the fine-dining experience has yet to be truly evaluated, but, morbid fetishism aside, the Jüdische Mädchenschule offers stylish homage to the Jews of present with its art space, cuisine, and historical theme.

Mar 9, 2012 by Alexandra Khan-Anselmo in Features

Spendy, trendy Flamingo bar

At the latest haunt of bigwigs Conny Opper and Ingrid Junker Subon, skinny jeans will be hard-pressed to contain the beefy wallet needed for pricey drinks, but with celebrity patrons like Peaches, what do you expect?

Jan 13, 2012 by Nicole Dieter in Zeitgeist

Night Vultures

Follow the illustrated adventures of Anna and Ulla as the Night Vultures prey on Berlin's bars and nightlife.