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What to do this weekend: Berlin’s best events

In Berlin and don't know what to do? Don't worry. These are our picks of the best events happening in the city this weekend.

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Whatever your mood this weekend, there’s something for you in Berlin. Check out our guide to this weekend’s best events.

Thursday

BERLIN ON FILM

Still from Berliner Ballade (1948), d. Robert Adolf Stemmle.

“I first saw Berliner Ballade in the mid-1980s on TV and immediately, I scrambled to record it on my VHS player,” says Mark. “It shows a striking image of post-war Berlin like no other film.” Exberliner teamed up with Mobile Kino and Berlin music legend Mark Reeder for our first edition of ‘Berlin on Film’, and asked him to choose one of his favourite films for an intimate screening. Experience the rarely-screened Ballade for yourself with the only version that has English subtitles. 

  • Schleusenkrug, Müller-Breslau-Str. 14b, Kreuzberg, 19:30, details.

Clara Brörmann: ‘The Weight of a Colour’ Opening Night

Photo via @schwarzcontemporary

This Thursday, Clara Brörmann has her sixth solo show opening, ‘The Weight of a Colour’, at Schwarz Contemporary. The works are created through combining simple geometric shapes, with the process of destruction and renewal forming the basis of the paintings. The show will be on view until April 13th. 

  • Schwarz Contemporary, Sanderstraße 28, Kreuzberg, details.

Street Food Thursday at Markthalle Neun

Photo: IMAGO / Emmanuele Contini

Every Thursday night from 5-10pm, Markthalle Neun hosts a huge selection of food stalls and pop-ups, serving the tastiest street food in the city. Try dishes from around the globe as international culinary wizards show you that Berlin has more to offer than currywurst and kebabs (although they’ll always be our favourite classics). You will find a teeming hall full of Thai dumplings, Brazilian tapioca flatbreads, Peruvian ceviche and Nigerian FuFu- with something new every Thursday…

  • Markthalle Neun, Pücklerstr, 34, Kreuzberg, details.

Friday

Drink & Collage Workshop

Photo: IMAGO / Bridgeman Images

A collaboration between two friends turned into one vision: to host a collage and drinks session. Embrace the opportunity to explore your artistic side by crafting collages that mirror your interior self, and while you’re at it, enjoy a serving of delicious nalewki-based drinks to loosen the mood. All drinks and materials are included for a reasonable price of just 38 euros.

  • Supersoft, Lübeckerstr. 49, Mitte, 7-10pm, details.

Charlottenwalk

Photo via Charlottenwalk

Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in the Charlottenwalk this Friday, with around 40-odd galleries opening their doors to participate in the walking tour. Experts will be providing insight into the exhibitions so that even seasoned art aficionados will hopefully learn something new. Modern and contemporary art works will be exhibited, as well as early 20th century art.

  • Various galleries in Charlottenburg, from 18:00 – 21:00, through March 16th, details.

MaerzMusik

Photo: IMAGO / Votos-Roland Owsnitzki

MaerzMusik is back! Get ready for a groundbreaking festival that redefines how we listen to and experience music. The festival delves into the world of conscious listening and the interplay of diverse musical genres and generations. It celebrates the legacy of composer Lucia Dlugoszewski with reconstructed scores and stunning dance collaborations, and offers thought-provoking installations by artists like Christina Kubisch and Jessica Ekomane.

  •  Various locations in Berlin, through March 24th, details.

Mischa Fanghaenel: ‘I Make Pictures’, Quantam Oddity Gallery

Photo via @quantam.oddity.gallery

Head to Quantum Oddity Gallery tomorrow night to celebrate the opening of Berghain bouncer, Mischa Fanghaenel’s photography exhibition, I Make Pictures. Expected to stretch out late into the night, it will involve an open bar with drinks and cocktails, plus an exciting sound installation in the back to keep you occupied all evening. It is free admission and open to the public, with celebrations resuming on Saturday, and an artist talk scheduled for next week. Make sure you follow the link below to RSVP.

  • Quantum Oddity Gallery, Kurfürstendamm 210, 18:00, details.

Saturday

Queers Weekender

Graphic by Josefineaspvik

Join in for an unforgettable celebration of queer joy this weekend. Experience live DJ sets by talented LGBTQIA artists and take part in the Open Decks session to share your favourite songs. There will be a vibrant LGBTQIA market featuring crafts, art, and fashion, and workshops led by experts in their fields. There’s also the opportunity to indulge in a variety of delicious street food options and refreshing drinks.

  • Holzmarkt 25, Holzmarktstr. 25, Friedrichshain, details.

Berlin Chocolate Festival

Photo: IMAGO / bonn-sequenz

An event that will probably bring much joy to our mouths and slow-tracked discomfort to our bellies, Berlin’s first ever chocolate festival is here. A delightful celebration for families and chocolate enthusiasts, expect indoor and outdoor sections where you can find sweet and (surprisingly) savoury treats from around the world, of course, with chocolate or cocoa taking the main stage. The programme is also packed with a variety of workshops, talks and masterclasses.

  • Arena Market, Eichenstr. 4A, Treptow, details.

Sunday

Funk Assault: Primal Instinct Showcase

Poster via Resident Advisor

Head to Watergate, one of Berlin’s iconic club institutions, where techno-duo Funk Assault will take to the decks for a 10-hour marathon set that is not to be missed. This marks their third edition of the ‘Primal Instinct Showcase,’ an event that has fostered a special community of enthusiasts who return annually to relive the intimate and unique atmosphere it creates. 

  • Watergate, Falckensteinstr. 49, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, details.

Waseda Symphony Orchestra

Photo: IMAGO / Funke Photo Services

Head to the Berlin Philharmonie this Sunday to witness the unforgettable ‘Mono-Prism’ performance, crafted by Japanese composer Maki Ishii. The powerful beats of Taiko artist Eitetsu Hayashi blend with a vibrant symphony orchestra, creating an exhilarating synthesis of traditions. Conductor Kiyotaka Teraoka leads the Waseda Symphony Orchestra through a diverse programme featuring Richard Strauss’ evocative tone poems and Erich Korngold’s Violin Concerto. It is set to be both a visual and auditory spectacle.

  • Berlin Philharmonie, Herbert-von-karajan Str, 1, Tiergarten, details.

Paddy’s At Piri’s

Photo via pirischicken

St. Patrick’s Day falls on the holy day of Sunday this year, which may not be ideal for all. The solution? Piri’s has organised celebrations to take place all weekend long, with the final round of the Six Nations set to take place on Saturday, providing a bonus reason to join in on the fun. Festivities kick off at 5pm on Friday and end with a fry-up on Sunday from local legends @thesausagemanneversleeps.

  • Piri’s Chicken, Boddinstr. 61, Neukölln, details.

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