Nov 27-Dec 03: Christmas Market, Photography Group Show, Wine and More!
Nov 27-Dec 03: Christmas Market, Photography Group Show, Wine and More!
Christmas Market Meet-up, and Things to Do in Berlin - Week of November 27, 2023!
Hey everyone 👋,
Before we bid farewell to the year, let's meet one more time in person. And what better way to do so than by going to a Christmas Market together? We are joining forces with Handpicked Berlin to organize a visit to the Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace on Tuesday evening, December 5th. You can find more details and register via the following link:
Berlin Events Weekly x Handpicked Berlin @Charlottenburg Palace Christmas Market
As always, I’ve dedicated several hours to curate the finest upcoming events in the city for you.
Here's a sneak peek of what's in store this week:
🎄 Christmas at the Tierpark
🎭 DEATH DRIVE – EVERYTHING EVERYONE EVER DID - Theater
📷 BBA Photography Prize 2023 Group show
✈ Berlin Travel Festival
🍷 Raw Wine Berlin
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1. Christmas at the Tierpark
Europe's largest zoo will glow with Christmas lights this December, creating a festive atmosphere around the historical Friedrichsfelde Palace. As Berlin's second major light installation, Christmas at the Tierpark invites visitors to rediscover the park during the holiday season. A two-kilometer circular walking tour guides guests through the illuminated park, featuring 30 light sculptures, including treetops, stars, and light shows on the water. More info.
Cost: €15
Date: Until 14 Jan - Open daily; check the website for closed days.
Location: Tierpark Berlin
© Apollonia Theresa Bitzan
2. DEATH DRIVE – EVERYTHING EVERYONE EVER DID
In this theater show, six characters navigate the perpetual in-between, dancing on the edge of an unraveling world. Seasons and atmospheric conditions intertwine, symbolizing the cycles of human existence in four chapters: birth, life, death, and reincarnation. Director Benjamin Abel Meirhaeghe explores destruction as humanity's genesis, narrating the story of becoming and being through abrupt transitions. The performance is in German with English surtitles. More info.
Cost: €19+
Date: 27 Nov (Mon) & 03 Dec (Sun) & 26 Dec (Tue)
Location: Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz
3. BBA Photography Prize 2023 Group show
The BBA Photography Prize 2023 showcases global fine art photographs in a group exhibition at Kühlhaus Berlin, a culturally significant venue in the capital. This exhibition features 21 photographers chosen by a renowned jury, offering a diverse collection of global narratives and serving as a vital space for contemporary photography. The display encompasses a range of techniques, from hybrid digital mixed media collages to classic film photography. More info.
Cost: €10
Date: Until 03 Dec (Sun) / 12:00-19:00
Location: Kühlhaus Berlin
4. Berlin Travel Festival
At the Berlin Travel Festival, attendees are introduced to various aspects of travel, including popular destinations, sustainable travel, adventure vacations, and wellness experiences. The fair also features exhibitors ranging from publishers of travel literature to manufacturers of travel gadgets and tiny house experts. Complementing the event is a diverse stage program, featuring panel discussions with travel experts, workshops, and travel presentations. More info.
Cost: €17+
Date: 01 Dec (Fri) - 03 Dec (Sun) / 10:00 - 18:00
Location: Messe Berlin - Charlottenburg
5. Raw Wine Berlin
Raw Berlin, dedicated to organically produced wines, brings together over 100 international winemakers in Berlin-Kreuzberg's Markthalle Neun. All producers adhere to artisanal, natural, and biodynamic principles. Attendees have the opportunity to sample a variety of wines, engage with winemakers, and gain insights into the cultivation, harvesting, and vinification of naturally produced wines. More info.
Cost: €45+ (includes wine tasting!)
Date: 3 Dec (Sun) / 10:00 - 19:00
Location: Markthalle Neun
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Flor de Vino: Be. Wine - Raise Your Glass for a Good Cause
Join 'Flor de Vino: Be. Wine' for an evening of wine, music, and cuisine that goes beyond mere enjoyment. This event passionately supports a noble cause, celebrating Argentina's cultural richness while creating opportunities for a brighter future. The mission focuses on awarding five annual scholarships to economically disadvantaged youth through Fundación Saber, emphasizing education as the key to personal growth. Attendees can savor extraordinary wines and delicious empanadas from HARINA IN LOVE, accompanied by live music from the duo Estela del Mar & Octavio Barattucci, with a sweet surprise from OPHELIA Deli to conclude the evening. More info.
Cost: €59
Date: 30 Nov (Thu) - 18:00
Location: Meliá Hotel
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Restaurant of the week:
Lino's Barbecue (Wedding)
Meat's good, but you might leave a bit hungry cause the portions aren't big enough for the price. Sides taste good, but they could be more. The staff are nice!