WE SORT YOUR WEEKEND WITH A SELECTION OF THE CITY’S ESSENTIAL MUST-DO EVENTS
Sleek Exhibition works, left by Stephanie Pfaender, right by Stefan Dotter
Form Follows Funktion x Sleek Exhibition Party
Start your weekend right by dancing with us at Prince Charles in Kreuzberg this Friday night. This event will feature international artists from two major realms: contemporary arts and advanced music. The exhibition will showcase four emerging artists, all based in Germany yet influenced by their own varied backgrounds. The soundtrack to your night will be provided by Juju & Jordash, Oskar Offermann, Spanks and an unmissable live performance from Portable AKA Bodycode. Check out the Facebook event for further information.
Prince Charles, Prinzenstrasse 85F, 10969 Berlin, 8pm-8am
Images Courtesy of Dóttir
Fine Dining at Dóttir
If you’re bored of Döner Kebabs, sick of Currywurst and searching for a more refined dining experience in Berlin this weekend, Dóttir is the answer. The menu is changed weekly and inspired by Nordic cuisine. The establishment’s presentation means meals so pretty, it’ll take every ounce of willpower not to post a photo on Instagram. The Head Chef Victoria Eliasdóttir, sister to Olifur Elliasson, creates dishes centered around fish and accompanied by unusual ingredients. The beautifully stark interior sets the mood for this modern dining experience on an unassuming backstreet in Mitte.
Dóttir, Mittelstraße 41, 10117 Berlin. Open Tues-Sat 6-11.30pm
Image courtesy of Berlin Botanical Gardens
A Tropical Garden Party
This Saturday evening, Berlin’s Botanical Gardens will be illuminated and filled with the sounds of the Caribbean to celebrate the yearly Botanical Night. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and take an evening stroll among the plant-based paradise. Tropical drinks and steel drums will create a carnival atmosphere against the epic backdrop of the greenhouses. The event guarantees to keep you entertained all night, with cigar making, salsa lessons, a samba show and more. This is the perfect adventure for individuals seeking a little Latin spirit this weekend.
Botanical Night at Berlin Botanical Gardens, Saturday 16 July from 5pm. Tickets available here
Images courtesy of Instagram
A Rainbow-Coloured Street Party
Sunday is never a day of rest in Berlin, and this weekend is no different. And use the day off as a chance to celebrate the gay centre of Berlin, Nollendorfplatz. The annual Lesbian and Gay Festival hosts DJs, food stands and market stalls along Motzstraße and promises to be the busiest event you can attend this coming Sunday while also offering the best people-watching ops.
Lesbian and Gay Festival, Sunday 17 July, Motzstraße, Berlin