Aug 11-17: Shooting Stars, Film Festival, Pornceptual Party, and more!
Things to do in Berlin - Week of Aug 11!
Not much to say this week other than to enjoy the weather while it lasts!
Here's a sneak peek of what’s in store for you this week:
🌠 Night of Shooting Stars
⚙️ Speaking Machines and Installations
🕺 Dance in August
🎥 Box Office Around the World
🎛️ DARK MATTER / SONIC SESSIONS
😈 PORN by Pornceptual
🍖 Aleppo Supper Club - Meat Hub
1. Night of Shooting Stars
Each year in August, Berlin offers a clear view of the Perseids meteor shower, when the Earth passes through the orbit of the comet Swift-Tuttle. At its peak between the nights of 12 and 13 August, observers can expect up to 100 meteors per hour. In Berlin, the Archenhold Observatory will host an open-air viewing with expert guidance, mobile telescopes, and access to the Cassegrain telescope. Outdoor entry is free, with optional planetarium programs available for a small fee. More info.
💵 Free
📅 12 Aug (Tue)
📍 Berlin
2. Speaking Machines and Installations
Martin Riches has spent five decades exploring sound art and the development of speaking machines. This exhibition presents his Talking Machine and Singing Machine, recently restored by So Kanno, alongside other selected works from his career. The event will also feature a talk by Dr. Hannah Bosma, offering further insight into the themes and techniques behind Riches’ practice. More info.
💵 Donation (€5-€10)
📅 12 Aug (Tue) / 20:00-22:00
3. Dance in August
Dance in August is an international festival in Berlin dedicated to contemporary dance and experimental choreography. It features performances from artists worldwide, often including German premieres and Berlin debuts, and presents a variety of formats that reflect current developments in the field. The program also includes audience discussions, film screenings, parties, and social events, creating opportunities for exchange between artists, specialists, and the public. Program.
💵 Varies
📅 13 Aug (Wed) - 30 Aug (Sat)
📍 Various venues in Berlin
4. Box Office Around the World
The Humboldt Forum hosts an open-air film series over three summer weekends, presenting works from countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil, Argentina, Nigeria, and India. Each film is chosen by Berlin-based communities connected to its country of origin. Screenings take place in the Schlüter Courtyard and are shown with English subtitles, offering audiences the chance to experience a range of international cinema in an outdoor setting. More info.
💵 €10
📅 15 Aug (Fri) - 24 Aug (Sun)
5. Jennifer Cardini / Sarah Sommers / Lady Starlight at DARK MATTER / SONIC SESSIONS
Dark Matter presents Sonic Sessions, a series of evening events combining live electronic music with kinetic light art. In the Transformator Hall, performances are synchronized in real time with the large-scale light installation Skalar. The lineup features Jen Cardini, whose three decades of experience span venues from small bars to major clubs, Sarah Sommers, performing with custom pink synthesizers influenced by 90s rave, dub, and techno, and Lady Starlight, known for blending techno with rock and performance art. More info.
💵 €27
📅 15 Aug (Fri) / 19:00-01:00
6. PORN by Pornceptual / 12 Years Anniversary
This sex-positive party marks its twelfth anniversary, maintaining its established dress code and rules of conduct. The celebration features techno music, a kinky atmosphere, and attendees wearing some of the most minimal and expressive outfits seen in the club scene. More info.
💵 €28
📅 16 Aug (Sat) / 23:00-11:00
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Restaurant Suggestion:
Aleppo Supper Club - Meat Hub (⭐4/5)
Aleppo Supper Club has opened a new branch on Danziger Strasse in Prenzlauer Berg, offering spacious seating and a menu rooted in Syrian cuisine with a strong focus on meat dishes. Many of their traditional recipes are rarely found in other Arabic restaurants, featuring ingredients like nuts and pomegranate, and lamb is served more often than beef, reflecting regional tastes. Prices average around €20 per dish. The staff is warm and attentive, with the owner personally checking in on guests. On warm days, outdoor seating is available, though street noise from passing cars can be present. Both cards and cash are accepted.
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