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Why the Humboldt Forum’s exhibition ‘Beyond Borders: Artistic Internationalism in the GDR’ got it so wrong

Now on at the Humboldt Forum, 'Beyond Borders' aims to explore the GDR's international artistic connections, but falls […]
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Where to buy The Berliner

Want to grab a copy of The Berliner? Look no further. Below you’ll find a full list […]
Editor's column

Escape the gloom and watch The Nutcracker, before that’s gone too

As the holiday season approaches (and Berlin's grim culture cuts loom) out Stage Editor finds himself longing […]
Monday, 2 December

17 Trucks set on fire in suspected arson attack across Lichtenberg and Marzahn

Seventeen trucks were set ablaze overnight in Berlin - suspicions of a politically motivated attack have fueled […]
Dec 16

The Berliner Art Tour – Hip Hop: Conscious Unconscious at Fotografiska presented by Mastercard

On Monday December 16, come to The Berliner's first ever guided art tour, presented by Mastercard
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Gift Vouchers from the Berliner Philharmoniker: Straight from the Heart, Music for the Soul

The concert vouchers from the Berliner Philharmoniker are the perfect gift for music lovers.

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Features

Street Art

Textile Street Art: “I will hold the door open to let more queer artists and women in”

Textile Street Art is more than just a pretty piece of lace on a wall. Behind the […]
Transport

Everything you need to know about the €29 and Deutschlandticket

The ever-changing rules behind Berlin's €29 ticket and the Deutschlandticket can seem pretty overwhelming. But fear not! […]
Berlin

Rainbow Wool: Meet Germany’s first flock of gay sheep

Designed to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ oppression, Rainbow Wool rescues gay rams and makes fashion items from […]
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Guide

What to do in Berlin this December: The best events

Berlin in December is something special. Get ready for Christmas markets, long club nights and New Year's […]
What's on

Berlin art: What exhibitions are on now?

What's going on in the art world and which Berlin exhibitions should you check out right now?
Guide

Cue tips: Berlin’s best billiard spots

Berlin's pool scene is thriving! Discover the city's best places to play pool, from cozy local dives […]
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Food

Christmas food

The essential snacks at German Christmas markets

There are lots of yummy foods at Berlin Christmas Markets. But which ones should you try? All […]
Winter food

Melted cheese cures all: Where to eat raclette and fondue in Berlin

It's the season for hot melted cheese! Here are our top 10 places to enjoy raclette and […]
Food

Humble Pie is Neukölln’s new favourite fried chicken spot

Tucked away in Reuterkiez, fried chicken restaurant Humble Pie is challenging even the most seasoned spice aficionado.
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Art

Editor's Column

Behind the shimmering 90s and Berlin’s great divide

All that glitters is not gold, as the C/O exhibition 'Dream On - Berlin, the 90' starkly […]
Interview

Alfredo Jaar: “I don’t think things have ever been darker in the world than they are right now”

Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar on his battle against indifference and why visitors are often moved to tears […]
Preview

GROTTO: A new space for art in Berlin’s Hansaviertel

The new project space GROTTO invites its Hansaviertel community to accessible and open art initiatives.
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Music

Editor's column

Watergate’s last dance: A look back at the iconic club’s golden years

With Watergate’s closure, our beloved memories and experiences are all water under the bridge now.
Carnal Knowledge

“We’re trying to cause a stir”: How Slut Riot is defining sex work

Known for their boundary-pushing performances and sex work advocacy, Berlin Strippers Collective has rebranded as Slut Riot. […]
Interview

Gwen Dolyn’s ‘X-RATED feelings’: A raw exploration of female desire

The truth of female desire, heartbreak and painful honesty: Singer-songwriter Gwen Dolyn bares her soul on her […]
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Architecture

Stage

Review

‘Wolf’: A circus show lacking some serious bite

Chamäleon Theatre's 'Wolf' may be a stunning display of acrobatic prowess, but it's also a missed opportunity […]
Interview

“It made a lot of sense to have the skating nuns” Inside Florentina Holzinger’s ‘Sancta’

Florentina Holzinger’s new show, 'Sancta', is not for the faint of heart.
Preview

Nina Hynes’ ‘I am the machine’: A futuristic folk opera

Coming soon to Dock 11, 'I am the machine' is the genre-bending dance performance tackling the encroaching […]
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History

Books

Review

Jennifer Neal’s ‘My Pisces Heart’ is a well-woven tapestry of Black life abroad

In her memoir 'My Pisces Heart', Jennifer Neal blends personal narrative with well-researched historical fact.
Books

The pure magic of the zu verschenken book

Berlin’s streets are littered with literary treasures. From quantum physics to polyamory, zu verschenken books offer a […]
Interview

Ryan Ruby’s poetic epic: “It kept expanding past the point where a reasonable person would have stopped”

With 'Context Collapse', writer, literary critic and Twitter legend Ryan Ruby has written a history of poetry […]
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Film

Film

Cinema city: Berlin’s most unusual kinos

With its many arthouse cinemas playing subtitled gems to a growing crowd of international filmgoers, Berlin is […]
Editor's Column

Lost in translation: The classic movies with unhinged German titles

Our film editor takes a look at the tangled art of international film titles translated for the […]
Film

Creepy Crypt: Berlin’s horror film feast

Monsters and slashers and zombies, oh my! Daniel Denzin, the brains behind Berlin film institution Creepy Crypt, […]
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Berlin

Xmas

Christmas markets in Berlin: The ultimate guide

Winter is here - and that means Christmas Market season is upon us. So grab a cup […]
Guide

Cue tips: Berlin’s best billiard spots

Berlin's pool scene is thriving! Discover the city's best places to play pool, from cozy local dives […]
Podcasts

Five Games for Doomsday: The podcast for Berlin’s board game fanatics

As the host of the Berlin podcast 'Five Games for Doomsday', Ben Maddox wants you to play […]
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Politics

Politics

The tension is building: How Berlin lost its affordable housing crown

The city desperately needs more affordable apartments to accommodate a growing population. But the price tag for […]
The Burning Issue

Why are Berlin’s public toilets such a shitshow?

Berlin has very few public toilets, and the ones available can be the stuff of nightmares. What’s […]
Politics

How Wahlheymat is bridging the voting gap for Berlin’s international communities

The new organisation Wahlheymat wants to empower all Berliners, even those who can’t officially vote, to make […]
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