Jan 27-Feb 02: Flea Market, Film Festival, Exhibition, and more!
Things to do in Berlin - Week of January 27!
What do you think about the level of service at restaurants in Berlin? I was in the US for work last week, and while I understand that waiters and waitresses there work for tips, the level of service is unparalleled compared to what you get here. When I tipped 15%, I felt happy knowing it was well-earned. In Berlin, however, you're expected to tip at least 10% for service that can hardly even be called service when compared to the US! I’ve always been a generous tipper in Berlin, but after this trip, I’m not sure I will be anymore.
Here's a sneak peek of what’s in store for you this week:
🌐 Transmediale 2025
🛒 Night Flea Market
🎥 Berlin Short Film Festival
🔊 8ight, INFINITE LOOP - group exhibition
📷 A WORLD IN COMMON - Photography
📗 Local Zine & Bookmakers Fair
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1. Transmediale 2025
Transmediale is a Berlin-based festival and year-round project that explores the intersections of art, culture, and technology. It examines the ways media technologies influence contemporary culture and politics, offering insights through exhibitions, workshops, films, and discussions. The schedule.
💵 Free & paid, depending on the event
📅 29 Jan (Wed) - 02 Feb (Sun)
📍 HKW & silent green
2. Night Flea Market
For those who enjoy Berlin's flea markets but prefer evening outings, SO36 hosts a late-night indoor market starting at 8 p.m. You can check out the stalls with a range of items while enjoying DJ sets. More info.
💵 Free
📅 29 Jan (Wed) / 20:00
📍 SO36
3. Berlin Short Film Festival
The Berlin Short Film Festival brings together filmmakers from across Europe, showcasing works in any genre and format. Now in its 13th edition in 2025, the event screens dozens of short films each year at Kino Babylon. It provides audiences with a chance to explore emerging trends and voices in the world of short films. All screenings are presented in English or with English subtitles. The Program.
💵 €8 (tickets)
📅 31 Jan (Fri) - 01 Feb (Sat)
4. 8ight, INFINITE LOOP - group exhibition
The 8ight, INFINITE LOOP exhibition brings together works from eight artists, each exploring the themes of systems and infinity through evolving acoustic sources. Set in Projektraum Kunstquartier Bethanien, these works form an environment where each piece interacts with the others, creating a tangible experience of cyclical processes, systemic interactions, and constant change. More info.
💵 Free
📅 01 Feb (Sat) - 04 Feb (Tue) / 13:00-20:00
5. A WORLD IN COMMON - Contemporary African Photography
A World in Common features twenty-three artists from Africa and its diaspora, representing various generations and regions. The exhibition draws inspiration from Africa’s diverse cultures and its present sociopolitical issues, reflecting the ideas of Cameroonian scholar Achille Mbembe, who encourages a perspective that imagines "a world in common" by "thinking the world from Africa." With over one hundred pieces, the exhibition questions the dominant Western worldview, offering alternative historical narratives shaped by the unique experiences, philosophies, and knowledge systems of the African continent. More info.
💵 €12
📅 01 Feb (Sat) - 07 May
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6. Local Zine & Bookmakers Fair
If you are looking to explore the independent and limited-print zine scene in Berlin, this is the market for you! Dozens of established local publishers, radical zinemakers, and other music & media pop-ups will grace the presence of the Vagabund Kesselhaus on the afternoon of Sunday, February 2nd, followed by an afterparty with vinyl sets by Tropical Diaspora Records. More info.
💵 Free entrance (paid activities)
📅 02 Feb (Sun) / 12:00-18:00
Restaurant Suggestion:
🍜 Restaurant Berlin Phở (⭐4/5)
This place serves pho with some interesting variations, like udon noodles instead of the usual rice noodles. They also have plenty of vegetarian options. The atmosphere is simple, like most Vietnamese restaurants, but the food is great. Just a heads-up – it’s cash only!
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