Featured Events in Berlin in January, 2025 (August Updated)

The Berlinische Galerie has devoted over 1000 square metres to presenting its collection. Waiting to be discovered among the roughly 250 works on show are paintings, prints, photographs, architecture and archive materials rarely or never displayed before. Walking around this exhibition is like time travel and takes visitors through Berlin in 17 chapters: the Kaiser’s era, the Weimar Republic, the Nazi dictatorship, the new beginnings after 1945, Cold War in the divided city, and the counter-cultures and unconventional lifestyles that evolved in East and West under the shadow of the Wall. In East Berlin, an alternative art community developed from the late 1970s. In West Berlin from the late 1970s, aggressive art by the “Neue Wilden” placed the divided city back in the international limelight.

LAS Art Foundation is pleased to present Pollinator Pathmaker, a living artwork and participatory project conceived by artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg. This impactful initiative in interspecies art uses algorithmic technology to generate planting schemes for gardens, computed to support the greatest diversity of pollinating insects possible. It signals a shift toward the post-anthropocentric thinking necessary to face the current climate and biodiversity crises, and toward the non-human aesthetics and experimental formats that pave the way. Ambitious and future-minded, it is exemplary of how art can act as a driver for change, and offer new perspectives on our shared planet. Growing in the forecourt of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, the LAS- commissioned garden will be the first edition outside of the UK. LAS has committed to amplifying Pollinator Pathmaker’s impact by undertaking an extensive public campaign, which calls upon local communities, hobby gardeners and activists to get involved in pollinator protection by planting their own version of the artwork – what the artist refers to as DIY Editions – via Ginsberg’s free online tool: www.pollinator.art. Responding to the alarming decline in pollinator populations in recent decades, Ginsberg has worked with horticulturalists, pollinator experts and an AI scientist to devise an algorithmic tool that designs bespoke gardens for pollinating insects. Supported by the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, the LAS Edition will be customised for Continental Europe, and will feature more than 7,000 plants of 80 different varieties, planted over a 722-square-metre plot.

The International Spy Museum is proud to host this official exhibition of iconic vehicles, all used on-screen by 007 and his many allies and adversaries. While James Bond is a fictional character, he embodies the spirit of many real spies in this museum. These men and women, from around the world, were inspired by over six decades of the Bond film franchise and its enduring cultural influence. Bond In Motion is a celebration of six decades of 007 vehicles. The exhibition features 17 iconic pieces from the EON Productions Archive and the Ian Fleming Foundation. Props, models scale and clips from the films are also on show alongside cars, motorcycles, submarines, and more from the Q Branch garage.

Already 2,000 years ago, the emperors of China had portraits of loyal officials and generals made in order to display them in their palaces. This presentation features depictions of meritorious officers that the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736–1795) had commissioned for their display in the hall of fame Ziguangge to demonstrate his power and legitimacy. In the 20th century they became spoils of war not one but two times. Located adjacent to the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Ziguangge is a two-storey pavilion. During the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736 – 1795), the building was a venue for military rituals and banquets and housed paintings with battle scenes of the imperial military campaigns and portraits of meritorious officers.

The exhibition is aimed at gamers of all ages, but also at visitors who have little experience with computer games. The fact that computer games have developed into a leading medium is no longer a daring thesis. The social and aesthetic significance of the interactive and multimedia medium can no longer be overlooked. The computer game has freed itself from its origins as a laboratory experiment and toy and has become "the" medium of digital society, somewhere between pop culture, entertainment and art. With the opening of the exhibition »The World of Games« in the fall of 1997, the ZKM was one of the first art institutions worldwide to give video game culture a permanent public platform in an art context. Since then, the ZKM has repeatedly reshaped the presentation of games in a series of different exhibitions.

We've got exciting games like 'Who Am I?', charades, improv and drawing competitions with cool prizes up for grabs. 🏆 It's all about laughs, friendly competition and making memories. Come hang out with us! 🎲 When? At 20:30! Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned! Information Source: a&o Hostels | eventbrite

🤩🥳🪩 Unser Großes Film-Spezial! 🦁 Musik & MEHR für Klein und Groß 🎵 - kommt vorbei für einen musikalischen Rückblick auf die besten Film-Klassiker aller Zeiten! So schöne Erinnerungen, die Ihr mit Euren Babys teilen könnt. #Programm 60 Minuten schönste Live-Musik (100% Babyerprobt 🍼❤️) inkl. Überraschungsgäste - seid gespannt wer diesmal wieder mit dabei ist! Es gibt drei Mal die gleiche Vorstellung, die erste um 11 Uhr, die zweite um 13 Uhr und die dritte um 15 Uhr. 🚨Die 15 Uhr Vorstellung findet als Familienkonzert explizit auch für ältere Musik-begeisterte Kinder statt! Alle Informationen: www.babyeventsberlin.de #Einlass freier Eintritt für Babys und Kinder bis 18 Jahre Einlass beginnt jeweils 30 Minuten vor der Vorstellung Einlass nur mit Ticket ☝️Bitte achtet darauf, dass euer Ticket nur für die Vorstellung gilt, für die ihr ein Ticket gekauft habt! Das steht im Titel des gekauften Tickets 🎫 #WasBrauchtIhr Krabbeldecke und alles was euer Baby braucht ✅ Herumkrabbeln, Spielen, Lachen, Weinen, Stillen, Wickeln und Schlafen ist natürlich ausdrücklich erlaubt! Zugang barrierefrei. Bei Fragen, schreibt uns gern bei Instagram oder unter info@babyeventsberlin.de ❤️ #Location Zitadelle Spandau - Gotischer Saal Am Juliusturm 64 13599 Berlin Information Source: Babyevents Berlin | eventbrite

Connecticum Job Fair provides the job-seeking candidates with the opportunity to meet recruiters, employers and hiring managers, get interviewed and hired in renowned companies and organizations Connecticum Job Fair provides the job-seeking candidates with the opportunity to meet recruiters, employers and hiring managers, get interviewed and hired in renowned companies and organizations. Information Source: connecticum GmbH | expotobi

The Asian Civilisations Museum presents Textile Masters to the World: The global desire for Indian cloth with a selection of exquisite garments and textiles at its Fashion and Textiles Gallery. Featuring 27 pieces from the National Collection and loans, the exhibition spotlights the historic global impact of textile production in India, and its role as evidence of trade and cultural exchange between India and regions such as the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe from the fourteenth to nineteenth century. From fashion and furnishing, to gift exchange and heirlooms, visitors can marvel at the artistry and craftsmanship of early textile masters, and discover how Indian textiles influenced local designs, materials and fashions wherever they were traded.

Monstrous like Medusa, beautiful like Aphrodite, faithful like Penelope – many women from ancient mythology are known primarily as stereotypes of traditional female roles. Inspired by a surge in new readings of these myths, the Antikensammlung (Collection of Classical Antiquities) is taking a fresh look at the goddesses and heroines.

Monstrous like Medusa, beautiful like Aphrodite, faithful like Penelope – many women from ancient mythology are known primarily as stereotypes of traditional female roles. Inspired by a surge in new readings of these myths, the Antikensammlung (Collection of Classical Antiquities) is taking a fresh look at the goddesses and heroines.

Mark Bradford, with his layered forms, materials and conceptual complexity, explores the social and political structures that reify marginalized communities and vulnerable groups. As Bradford's first solo exhibition in Germany, it also marks the reopening of the historic Rick Hall of the Hamburger Bahnhof Museum. On display are 19 works he has created over the past 20 years. The exhibition will travel to the Aijulie Pacific Museum in Seoul in August this year and will be exhibited at the Kunstmuseum Bern in Switzerland in February next year.

Galerie Max Hetzler presents Reversal of Fortune, a solo exhibition of new paintings on linen and paper by Louise Bonnet.

With the Retrospective in the Neue Nationalgalerie, a comprehensive insight into the work of Nan Goldin from 1980 to the present day is given for the first time. Her individual series of works will be shown in the form of slide shows and films in pavilions designed by Hala Wardé in the upper hall of the Neue Nationalgalerie – each of these “buildings” is conceived in relation to the respective series of works; together they form a kind of village. After the opening in Stockholm and Amsterdam, the exhibition will now be shown in Berlin and will travel to Milan and Paris.

The gallery exhibits new paintings by Ulrich Erben. The artist, who lives and works in Düsseldorf, is one of the most important pioneers of abstract painting in Europe.His early works, characterised by his exploration of landscapes of the Lower Rhine and in Italy, lead to an exploration of the relationships and interactions between colour, light, tone and harmony. In Erben’s work, landscape becomes a “vessel of memory”. The perceptibility of space can be seen as another central theme in the artist’s work. Erben opens up monochrome colour spaces, some of which are reduced to the absolute neutrality of white.

For the second time, the gallery Under The Mango Tree presents the Berlin artist Alper Emeklier (*1967). The solo exhibition, entitled Layer by Layer, explores the complexity of hybrid identity, with a focus on memories and longings that are shaped by the experience of migration, but cannot be attributed to it alone. On display is a range of paintings in oil on canvas that draw the viewer into Emeklier’s poetic perception of existence that come to life through his expressionist appropriation and exaggeration of the formalist concept of layering in painting.

This showcase exhibition at the Neues Museum is dedicated to one of the first animals to be domesticated by humans: the donkey.The particular significance of this widely underestimated grey animal in the contexts of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia is presented here from a range of different perspectives, ultimately revealing one key detail: the donkey was utterly indispensable in the ancient world.

Donkeys are one of the earliest farm animals raised by humans. This exhibition will use paintings, sculptures, pottery, papyrus and other objects collected by the Egyptian Museum and the Near Eastern Museum in Berlin to detail the use of donkeys in different fields such as agriculture, military and religion in the ancient world, and present the importance of donkeys to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia from different perspectives. People often think that donkeys are stubborn, stupid and lazy, but they don’t know that this idea is based on prejudice based on misunderstanding of donkeys’ behavior. In fact, donkeys are smart, loyal and self-reliant animals. Donkeys mainly play an important role in civilian life, but they can also be used in military scenes, taking on the responsibility of carrying food and equipment, and calming excited horses.

Erleben Sie eine unvergessliche Silvesternacht in der GRACE Bar! Freuen Sie sich auf den Höhepunkt des Jahres und begrüßen Sie das neue Jahr mit einem spektakulären Knall. Freuen Sie sich auf eine Nacht voller Glanz, Glamour und purer Lebensfreude: Tanzen Sie durch die Nacht, genießen Sie exquisite Cocktails und prickelnden Champagner. In einer atemberaubenden Atmosphäre, umgeben von Freunden und guter Laune, erwartet Sie das wohl glamouröseste Silvester-Event der Stadt. Wir freuen uns darauf, mit Ihnen zu feiern! Hinweise: Einlass zur Bar und ins Restaurant ist ab 18 Jahren gestattet.Eine Reservierung garantiert keinen Einlass.Bei dieser Veranstaltung werden professionelle Bild- und Videoaufnahmen gemacht. Mit dem Kauf eines Tickets erklären Sie sich mit der Veröffentlichung dieser Aufnahmen einverstanden.Das Hausrecht obliegt dem Veranstalter.Tischreservierungen sind online möglich unter: www.grace-berlin.com____________________________________ Celebrate an unforgettable New Year's Eve at GRACE Bar! Get ready for the highlight of the year and welcome the new year with a spectacular bang. Look forward to a night full of glamour, style, and pure joy: dance the night away, savor exquisite cocktails, and toast with sparkling champagne. In a stunning atmosphere, surrounded by friends and good vibes, experience the most glamorous New Year's event in the city. We can't wait to celebrate with you! Important Information: Entry to the bar and restaurant is permitted for guests aged 18 and over.A reservation does not guarantee entry.Professional photos and videos will be taken at this event. By purchasing a ticket, you consent to the use and publication of these recordings.The organizer reserves the right of admission.Table reservations can be made online at: www.grace-berlin.com Information Source: HOTEL ZOO BERLIN X GRACE | eventbrite

EN: Get ready for a night full of wonder and excitement at a&o Hostel Berlin Hauptbahnhof with our captivating Magic Show! 🎩 Prepare to be amazed by talented magicians who will blow your mind with their incredible tricks and illusions! 🪄 An unforgettable evening awaits, filled with laughter, astonishment and unforgettable moments! 🎉✨ Don’t miss out on this unique experience! FREE ENTRY: Book today! 🎟️ DE: Macht euch bereit für eine Nacht voller Wunder und Aufregung im a&o Hostel Berlin Hauptbahnhofmit unserer fesselnden Magie-Show! 🎩 Bereitet euch darauf vor, von talentierten Zauberern begeistert zu werden, die euch mit ihren unglaublichen Tricks und Illusionen umhauen werden! 🪄 Ein unvergesslicher Abend voller Lachen, Staunen und unvergesslicher Momente erwartet euch! 🎉✨ Verpasst nicht dieses einzigartige Erlebnis! Kostenloser Eintritt: Bucht heute! 🎟️ Information Source: a&o Hostels | eventbrite

Discover the exquisite world of Berlinda Materna at the upcoming event "Berlinda Materna - Confra" in Berlin. Hosted at Curious Fabrications on Greifswalder Straße, this event is scheduled for January 4, 2025. Immerse yourself in a unique experience that showcases Materna's exceptional talent and creativity. Admission is free, offering a rare opportunity to witness her work up close. Don't miss this chance to explore the artistry of Berlinda Materna in the heart of Berlin.

An Evening with Lee Harris Accompanied by Davor Bozic Join acclaimed transformational teacher Lee Harris in Berlin for his first event in Germany in over 8 years. At this workshop, Lee will weave together his gifts of intuition, channeling, humor and music to guide you on a journey of self-discovery and provide you with valuable insight on how to handle some of life’s most common challenges. With a keen ability to read the energy of the room, he will directly address the core topics and themes relevant to those in attendance and will provide a heart-centered approach to fostering less stress, more happiness, and a greater sense of purpose. Sharing the stage with Lee is composer and musician Davor Bozic, who will craft a live musical soundtrack for the evening, adding a layer of depth, resonance and healing to the experience. Join us for an unforgettable night and take the next step in your spiritual evolution. Information Source: Lee Harris Productions Inc. | eventbrite

82Berlin Standup, ANLAT ÇABUK adlı yeni gösterisini gururla sunar: En yakın arkadaşın dünyanın öbür ucunda. İstediğin zaman görüşemiyorsun. Online aramalar yeterli gelmiyor. Hayatında tonlarca şey olup bitiyor. Biriyle konuşmak, dertleşmek istiyorsun - tercihen terapistin dışında biriyle. Seni gerçekten dinleyecek, dünyayla alay edebilmeni sağlayacak biriyle. Nereden mi biliyoruz? Çünkü hepimiz aynı hissediyoruz, sevgili kızkardeşlerimiz. 82Berlin olarak, kadın komedyenlerimizle kadınlara özel aylık olarak gerçekleştireceğimiz bu interaktif gösteri bildiğin stand-up şovlara benzemiyor. Birbirimizin dertlerini dinleyip, onları asla ciddiye almadan çözüm bulacağız. Derdimizle, tasamızla, hayatın bize getirdiği acı tatlı tüm deneyimlerle birlikte eğleneceğiz. Göçmen hayatına rağmen kahkahamızı kaybetmeyeceğiz. Bu yalnızca bir gösteri değil, bir katarsis anı, kız kardeşler buluşması, dertleşme yeri. Tüm FLİNTA'lara kapımız açık. Olduğun gibi gel. ANLAT ÇABUK ta anlatılanlar asla oradan çıkmayacak. Çekim olmadan, ister anonim olarak, ister mikrofona konuşarak dertlerini dök. Veya sadece tavsiye ver, en olmadı sadece oturup dinle. Bazılarının çözüleceğine, çözülmese bile seni güldüreceğine emin ol! *** YASAL UYARI: BU GERÇEK BİR TERAPİ DEĞİLDİR *** Information Source: 82Berlin Stand Up | eventbrite

KONZEPT Fast Spontan ist die wildeste Comedyshow der Stadt. Punkt. In der ersten Hälfte spielen die besten Comedians der berliner Comedyszene Teile ihrer Programme, um euch und uns in Stimmung zu bringen. In der zweiten Hälfte fallen dann alle Hüllen, vor allem die Emotionalen!Jeder Comedian bekommt fünf Begriffe und dann wird improvisiert. Sie wissen nicht, was wir ihnen vorsetzen und sehen die Begriffe im selben Augenblick wie ihr. Ein einzigartiges Konzept, was euch so nur die Hauptstadt der Comedy bietet! COMEDY CLUB Der THE WALL COMEDY CLUB hat sich in den letzten Jahren als alternative und treibende Kraft der Berliner Comedyszene etabliert. Mitten im Schmelztiegel für Kunst und Kultur (direkt am Boxhagener Platz) macht der Comedy Club mit fast spontan seinem Namen alle Ehre und etabliert damit ein Format, was fortgeschrittenen Comedians die Möglichkeit bietet an Ihren Witzen zu arbeiten, bevor es damit auf Tour oder ins Fernsehen geht. COMEDIANS werden noch bekannt gegeben. ZEIT Am Sonntag wird pünktlich gestartet, sodass ihr auch am Wochentag noch zu einer vernünftigen Zeit nach Hause kommt. • Einlass 19:30 Uhr • Showbeginn 20:00 Uhr • Dauer: max. 90 Min. (inkl. kurzer Pause) EINTRITT Der Eintritt zur Show ist frei, wir freuen uns am Ende über eine Spende. RESERVIERUNG Ihr könnt euch einen Sitzplatz reservieren solange das Kontingent reicht - max. bis 19:30Uhr am Veranstaltungstag. (siehe Link zu Eventbrite.) Seid fair und reserviert euch nur einen Platz, wenn ihr auch wirklich vorhabt zu kommen. Die Reservierungen verlieren 10 Minuten vor Showbegin ihre Gültigkeit, sodass die Plätze weiter vergeben werden, an Personen, die bereits vor Ort warten. Wir freuen uns auch eine schöne Show mit euch! Information Source: The Wall Comedy | eventbrite

Egal, ob du davon träumst, auf der Bühne zu stehen, Theaterstücke selbst zu erschaffen oder einfach nur deine kreative Seite ausleben möchtest, bist du hier genau richtig. Durch eine Vielzahl von Übungen und Spielen lernst du die Grundlagen des Schauspielens, Improvisierens, der Charakterentwicklung und Stückentwicklung kennen. Mo von 17:30 – 19:00 Uhr | 14 – 27 Jahre alt Mi von 15:30 – 17:00 Uhr | 8 – 13 Jahre alt *Das Angebot findet an Feiertagen und während der Schulferien nicht statt ----- Whether you dream of standing on stage, creating your own plays, or simply want to explore your creative side, you’re in the right place. Through a variety of exercises and games, you'll learn the basics of acting, improvisation, character development, and playwriting. Mondays 17:00 – 19:00 h| 14 – 27 years old Registration by: info@weinmeisterhaus.de *The workshop does not take place during school holidays. Information Source: Weinmeisterhaus Jugendkulturzentrum | eventbrite

Pleasureground Dance | Pleasureground Tanz Datum Date: jeden Mittwoch, every wednesday Zeit Time: 20:15 Uhr | 8.15 PM Location: Remise Zehlendorf – Stille Achtsamkeit Mitgefühl Dancing is an intrinsic part of A human’s existence. IT’S A NATURAL WAY OF EXPRESSING AND EXPERIENCING OURSELVES. AS A CONSCIOUS PRACTICE Dance brings us out of our heads and into our bodies. Connect what has been disconnected. It’s a space to discover your pleasure, move what feels stuck, express what needs to come out- joy that wants to be felt, anger that wants to be expressed. I love to have you and move with you! Tanzen ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der menschlichen Existenz. Es ist eine natürliche Art und Weise, uns selbst auszudrücken und zu erfahren. ALS BEWUSSTE PRAXIS bringt Tanz uns aus unseren Köpfen in unseren Körper. Verbindet, was getrennt wurde. Es ist ein Raum, um dein Vergnügen zu entdecken, das zu bewegen, was zu fest sitzt, und auszudrücken, raus will – Freude, die gefühlt werden möchte, Wut, die ausgedrückt werden möchte. Ich freue mich auf dich und mich mit dir zu bewegen! Information Source: House Of Moving Energy | eventbrite

Tors­ten Schulz und Lea Strei­sand tra­fen sich erst­mals vor zehn Jah­ren für ein Inter­view anläss­lich sei­nes Romans Nilow­sky, der damals frisch erschie­nen war. Schulz ist gelern­ter und viel­fach aus­ge­zeich­ne­ter Dreh­buch­au­tor, Regis­seur und Pro­fes­sor für Dra­ma­tur­gie an der Fil­mu­ni Babels­berg. Roma­ne schreibt er, um auch mal allein Bestim­mer über eine Geschich­te zu sein. Nilow­sky ist jetzt auch als Gra­phic Novel erschie­nen. Wie es dazu kam, wie man gute Dia­lo­ge schreibt und ande­re exis­ten­ti­el­le Fra­gen klä­ren die bei­den Schrift­stel­ler Tors­ten Schulz, geb. in Ber­lin (Ost), Schrift­stel­ler (Roma­ne, Dreh­bü­cher, Hör­spie­le, u.a. Box­ha­ge­ner Platz, Nilow­sky, Skan­di­na­vi­sches Vier­tel, Öl und Bie­nen), Pro­fes­sor für Dra­ma­tur­gie an der Film­uni­ver­si­tät Babels­berg. www.torstenschulz.org Lea Strei­sand, 1979 gebo­ren in Ost-Berlin, ist bekannt für ihre radio-Eins-Kolumne war schön jewe­sen. Ihr aktu­el­ler Roman Hätt‘ ich ein Kind erschien 2022 bei Ull­stein. Im Win­ter­se­mes­ter 2022/23 über­nahm sie die Poetik-Dozentur der Uni Pader­born. Im Herbst 2024 tritt sie erst­ma­lig als Her­aus­ge­be­rin in Erschei­nung mit der Antho­lo­gie „Sind Anti­se­mi­tis­ten anwe­send?“ – Sati­ren, Geschich­ten, Essays und Comics gegen Juden­hass. Der Bücher­tisch wird betreut von der Buch­hand­lung Pan­ke­buch. Information Source: eventbrite

Pilates mit Miriam Pilates ist eine ganzheitliche Methode, die Körper und Geist in Einklang bringt. Durch präzise Bewegungen, eine bewusste Atmung und die Aktivierung der Tiefenmuskulatur werden Kraft, Flexibilität und eine aufrechte Haltung gefördert. Mein Fokus in unserer gemeinsamen Pilates-Praxis liegt voll und ganz auf der Förderung der Muskel Stabilität, dem Erlangen von mehr Flexibilität und einem Leichtigkeitsgefühl für jeden Tag. Ich lege großen Wert auf die korrekte Ausführung und die funktionale Wirkung unserer Übungen. Du lernst, wie du durch bewusste Atmung und gezielte Kontrolle in deinen Bewegungen ein besseres Körpergefühl entwickelst und deine innere Stärke aufbaust. Ob du deinen Körper kräftigen, deine Beweglichkeit steigern oder einfach eine kleine, bewusste Pause im Alltag einlegen möchtest – bei mir bist du bestens aufgehoben! 💪✨ Wann und wo? Start: 09.01.2025 📅 Donnerstag,s 19:00 Uhr 📅 Samstags, 10:00 Uhr 📍 Osteo Atelier Friedrichshain Komm vorbei und erlebe, wie Pilates dein Wohlbefinden verändern kann. Ich freue mich sehr auf dich! 🙌💫 Information Source: Move with Miri | eventbrite

Acting in Physical Theatre workshop in Berlin offers a unique opportunity for dancers, choreographers, actors, circus performers, and performing arts teachers to enhance their skills and creativity. Taking place at Dock 11 Eden on Breite Straße 43 from January 10-12, 2025, this intensive program focuses on Physical Theatre Techniques, Character Development, Ensemble Work, Practical Exercises, and Improvisation. Led by experts in the field, participants will explore the Ostrenko Method, incorporating techniques from Meyerhold's Biomechanics, M. Chekhov's Psychological Gesture, and Stanislavsky's Physical Action. This workshop is tailored for both seasoned professionals and aspiring talents with a background in performing arts, a commitment to collaborative work, and proficiency in English. Don't miss this chance to refine your craft in a supportive environment and connect with like-minded individuals from around the world. Secure your spot now and elevate your acting skills in physical theatre.