October 16-22: Pub-Quiz Party, Live Music, Stand-up Comedy, and More!
Berlin Events Weekly's Second Joint Event and Things to Do in Berlin for the Week of October 16, 2023!
As promised, we've organized our second joint event with Handpicked Berlin! We've secured the Vagabund Brauerei Taproom for a Pub Quiz Party, expertly hosted by our very own quiz master, Arva!
There will be drinks, snacks, and bunch of mind-bending questions, all while giving you the chance to meet new (and old) friends. This is sure to be a fun event, so make sure to get your tickets before they sell out!
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:
🎶 FILLS MONKEY - Live Music
🎨 Anastasia Strockova - Exhibition
🎵 Future East Festival
🤣 Three Way Show - Stand-up Comedy
🎭 HopeMe - Performance
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1. FILLS MONKEY - We Will Drum You
Yann Coste and Sébastien Rambaud crossed paths at a drum supplier's demonstration, where they discovered a shared sense of humor alongside their rhythmical prowess. This chance meeting led to the creation of the globally touring drum duo, "Fills Monkey". With boundless energy, humor, and a touch of poetry, these two performers amaze their audiences, leaving a lasting impact on both minds and hearts. Their extraordinary show bridges the acoustic traditions of the past and the digital possibilities of the future, blending a diverse range of musical genres from rock to heavy metal, jazz, classical, Latino, and electro in an unforgettable performance titled "We Will Drum You!". More info.
Cost: €20
Date: 15 Oct (Sun) - 22 Oct (Sun)
Location: TIPI AM KANZLERAMT Theater
Anastasia Strockova- Beyond Language
2. Anastasia Strockova: Beyond Language
This project involves a visual examination of dialogue, focusing on communication strategies conveyed through illustrations rather than words. This experiment poses the challenge of representing the "undrawable," encouraging the use of innovative artistic techniques and enhancing the quality of illustrative media by motivating the development of fresh visual approaches. More info.
Cost: Free
Date: 18 Oct (Wed) - 18 Nov 2023
Location: ART Stalker - Charlottenburg
3. Future East Festival 2023
The Future East Festival is a platform dedicated to contemporary art from West Asia and North Africa, exploring a diverse spectrum of electro-acoustic, electronic, and explorative music, along with audio-visual performances. It particularly emphasizes the contributions of electronic musicians, producers, and DJs with immigration backgrounds originating from the region. More info.
Cost: €20
Date: 20 Oct (Fri) / 18:00 - 06:00 am
Location: Musikbrauerei - Prenzlauer Berg (pretty cool venue!)
4. Three Way Show - Stand-up Comedy
Queen Bees Comedy presents a night of English stand-up comedy featuring three distinct comedians. Erika Ratcliffe, a Japanese-Austrian comedian known for her dark humor and fearlessness in tackling controversial topics. Joining her is Anja Woot, hailing from Slovenia, who weaves personal stories with a quirky twist and a dark sense of humor, ensuring both laughter and intrigue. The lineup also includes Carmen Chraim, a Lebanese native whose high-energy presence and quick-witted anecdotes, flavored with her Middle Eastern background and unique perspectives, promise an engaging and humorous performance. More info.
Cost: €15
Date: 21 Oct (Sat) / 20:00
Location: The Wall Comedy - Friedrichshain
5. HopeMe - Performance
Performance artist Anna Anderegg brings her award-winning production, "HopeMe," from Seoul to Berlin for a limited audience at Mahalla. This one-hour performance, previously showcased in Seoul, delves into societal notions of female beauty and self-representation in the digital space, exploring the phenomenon of aspiring to a more attractive body seen on social media. "HopeMe" transforms the concept of "beauty" into a performative act within the digital realm, raising questions about emerging social ideals and their challenges. Anna Anderegg and her team drew inspiration from self-optimization and fitness apps, which celebrate particular beauty standards, for the development of "HopeMe". More info.
Cost: €12+
Date: 21 Oct (Sat) & 22 Oct (Sun) / 19:00
Location: MaHalla (If you haven't been here, the location is worth visiting!)
Events Submitted by You
Silent Disco Tour
Do you feel like dancing and exploring the city in a unique way? Join one of the most entertaining sightseeing tours in Berlin, where you can dance through the city's iconic landmarks. Experience a mobile silent disco with your lively dance instructor, grooving to 80s and 90s classics.
We are giving out 2 free double passes (2 x 2 tickets) for any date this year to our subscribers on a first-come, first-served basis for either the Museum Island or Government Quarter Silent Disco Tour. Just send us an email at berlineventsweekly@gmail.com with your name, date of event, and phone number.
Cost: €13-15
Date: Fridays & Saturdays / 20:30
Location: Museum Island / Government Quarter
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Restaurant of the week:
Bu Kon - Vietnamese Restaurant (Prenzlauer Berg)
This restaurant is an affordable option for Vietnamese food. Not a bad lunch place if you live in the neighborhood.