Jan 08-14 (Special Edition): Opera in Bar, Underground Live Music, Art Tour, and more!
Tina's tips on things to do in Berlin - Week of January 08, 2024!
Some time ago, I tried organizing events for singles 👩❤️👨 but I dropped the idea because I wanted to focus more on the newsletter. Despite that, we did arrange a walking tour of Berlin's street art, having Tina as our tour guide.
Originally from Australia, she‘s absolutely in love with Berlin and fascinated with its stories, which comes through in her enthusiastic style of guiding. She covers a wide variety of topics, from Nazi city tours to comparisons of East and West architecture, to the former socialist East‘s history and tours of street art and the city’s wilder side. She particularly loves writing tours for people who live in Berlin, to surprise them with things they didn’t know about their own city. Every Thursday on Instagram, she shares "Tina's Tips," offering her selection of the best events for the upcoming week. Make sure to follow her Instagram ❤️.
⭐ Exciting news: I've invited Tina to collaborate and take over BEW's first edition of 2024! Here's her fantastic selection of events for the upcoming week.
Here's a sneak peek of what Tina has in store for you this week:
🎤 Opera On Tap
🎵 Cassette Head - Underground Live Music
🎶 Music of the Incas - English Tour
🎷 MikroHiejazz - Jam Session
🎼 Kissneyland: Disney Childhood Songs Party
🖼️ Art in 19th Century - English Tour
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1. Opera On Tap
This is an interesting event where you can experience opera in a different way, without the formalities, through musical storytelling over your favorite drink. Every month, talented artists transform the stage into an unpredictable performance. The act includes amazing female characters, charming leading men, and a narrative that unfolds through a playful game of "Guess who." More info.
💵 €12
📅 09 Jan (Tue) / 19:30
2. Cassette Head - Underground Live Music
These guys host underground live music sessions, featuring artists from various genres. This week's event showcases the Gnawa Brothers and their unique Moroccan Gnawa Music (a pretty cool style—look it up!), followed by a jam session blending R&B, jazz and funk. There is no link for more info; just trust this guide!
📅 10 Jan (Wed) / 21:30
3. Music of the Incas - English Tour
Peruvian music archaeologist Rodriguez and Mengel, ethnomusicologist at the Humboldt Forum, will host a guided tour of the Ethnological Museum's collection of Inca musical instruments. Music held significant importance during the Inca Empire (1200-1532), with pan flutes, trumpets, and drums being among the most important instruments. Utilizing the instruments on display, Rodriguez will provide insights into various archaeological musical cultures in contemporary Peru. More info.
💵 Free (No ticket required/max. 30 people)
📅 12 Jan (Fri) / 17:00 - 18:00
📍 Humboldt Forum (Am Humboldtstrom, 2nd floor)
4. MikroHiejazz - Jam Session
Mikrohiejazz offers a cross-cultural journey exploring Oriental, Latin, Balkan, and more musical influences every Saturday in the heart of Berlin. This event provides a chance for musicians to bring their instruments and come together to celebrate a shared passion for music and dance. More info.
💵 €10
📅 13 Jan (Sat) / 21:00
5. Kissneyland: Disney Childhood Songs Party
This is a song party for all adults who miss the timeless magical hits from Disney movies and series. It will be a carefree moment where you can dance to the tunes of "Breaking Free" and twirl to "Let It Go." Many favorite songs and theme tunes that you usually don't hear in clubs will be featured. More info.
💵 €14
📅 13 Jan (Sat)
6. Art in 19th Century - English Tour
Established in 1876, the Alte Nationalgalerie houses paintings and sculptures from the 19th century, showcasing important works by artists like Casper David Friedrich, Adolph Menzel, and Claude Monet. Notable among them is Johann Gottfried Schadow's Princess Group. Explore the masterpieces of both German and international artists within this historical venue. More info.
💵 €15
📅 13 Jan (Sat) / 15:00 - 16:00
Events Submitted by You
Six comedians will get on stage for longer sets, and do their best to make you laugh. Kinda like what you see on Netflix except our comedians aren't millionaires yet. Harshat (INDIA) & Bruno (PERU) have produced 50+ comedy shows in different cities around Germany and performed in hundreds of shows around Europe and the US. More info.
💵 PAY WHAT YOU WANT (suggestion €15)
📅 10 Jan (Wed) / 20:00
Restaurant Review:
Ayákayò Café (Prenzlauer Berg)
A cozy café run by a friendly lady, serving incredibly tasty Venezuelan food. The small space has tables for two, making it a comfortable and inviting spot. Check out the place if you’re in the neighborhood.
A good issue.