Featured Events in Berlin in December, 2024 (March Updated)

The Berlinische Galerie has devoted over 1000 square metres to presenting its collection. Waiting to be discovered among the roughly 250 works on show are paintings, prints, photographs, architecture and archive materials rarely or never displayed before. Walking around this exhibition is like time travel and takes visitors through Berlin in 17 chapters: the Kaiser’s era, the Weimar Republic, the Nazi dictatorship, the new beginnings after 1945, Cold War in the divided city, and the counter-cultures and unconventional lifestyles that evolved in East and West under the shadow of the Wall. In East Berlin, an alternative art community developed from the late 1970s. In West Berlin from the late 1970s, aggressive art by the “Neue Wilden” placed the divided city back in the international limelight.

LAS Art Foundation is pleased to present Pollinator Pathmaker, a living artwork and participatory project conceived by artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg. This impactful initiative in interspecies art uses algorithmic technology to generate planting schemes for gardens, computed to support the greatest diversity of pollinating insects possible. It signals a shift toward the post-anthropocentric thinking necessary to face the current climate and biodiversity crises, and toward the non-human aesthetics and experimental formats that pave the way. Ambitious and future-minded, it is exemplary of how art can act as a driver for change, and offer new perspectives on our shared planet. Growing in the forecourt of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, the LAS- commissioned garden will be the first edition outside of the UK. LAS has committed to amplifying Pollinator Pathmaker’s impact by undertaking an extensive public campaign, which calls upon local communities, hobby gardeners and activists to get involved in pollinator protection by planting their own version of the artwork – what the artist refers to as DIY Editions – via Ginsberg’s free online tool: www.pollinator.art. Responding to the alarming decline in pollinator populations in recent decades, Ginsberg has worked with horticulturalists, pollinator experts and an AI scientist to devise an algorithmic tool that designs bespoke gardens for pollinating insects. Supported by the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, the LAS Edition will be customised for Continental Europe, and will feature more than 7,000 plants of 80 different varieties, planted over a 722-square-metre plot.

The International Spy Museum is proud to host this official exhibition of iconic vehicles, all used on-screen by 007 and his many allies and adversaries. While James Bond is a fictional character, he embodies the spirit of many real spies in this museum. These men and women, from around the world, were inspired by over six decades of the Bond film franchise and its enduring cultural influence. Bond In Motion is a celebration of six decades of 007 vehicles. The exhibition features 17 iconic pieces from the EON Productions Archive and the Ian Fleming Foundation. Props, models scale and clips from the films are also on show alongside cars, motorcycles, submarines, and more from the Q Branch garage.

With the Retrospective in the Neue Nationalgalerie, a comprehensive insight into the work of Nan Goldin from 1980 to the present day is given for the first time. Her individual series of works will be shown in the form of slide shows and films in pavilions designed by Hala Wardé in the upper hall of the Neue Nationalgalerie – each of these “buildings” is conceived in relation to the respective series of works; together they form a kind of village. After the opening in Stockholm and Amsterdam, the exhibition will now be shown in Berlin and will travel to Milan and Paris.

Donkeys are one of the earliest farm animals raised by humans. This exhibition will use paintings, sculptures, pottery, papyrus and other objects collected by the Egyptian Museum and the Near Eastern Museum in Berlin to detail the use of donkeys in different fields such as agriculture, military and religion in the ancient world, and present the importance of donkeys to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia from different perspectives. People often think that donkeys are stubborn, stupid and lazy, but they don’t know that this idea is based on prejudice based on misunderstanding of donkeys’ behavior. In fact, donkeys are smart, loyal and self-reliant animals. Donkeys mainly play an important role in civilian life, but they can also be used in military scenes, taking on the responsibility of carrying food and equipment, and calming excited horses.

The exhibition is aimed at gamers of all ages, but also at visitors who have little experience with computer games. The fact that computer games have developed into a leading medium is no longer a daring thesis. The social and aesthetic significance of the interactive and multimedia medium can no longer be overlooked. The computer game has freed itself from its origins as a laboratory experiment and toy and has become "the" medium of digital society, somewhere between pop culture, entertainment and art. With the opening of the exhibition »The World of Games« in the fall of 1997, the ZKM was one of the first art institutions worldwide to give video game culture a permanent public platform in an art context. Since then, the ZKM has repeatedly reshaped the presentation of games in a series of different exhibitions.

Monstrous like Medusa, beautiful like Aphrodite, faithful like Penelope – many women from ancient mythology are known primarily as stereotypes of traditional female roles. Inspired by a surge in new readings of these myths, the Antikensammlung (Collection of Classical Antiquities) is taking a fresh look at the goddesses and heroines.

Monstrous like Medusa, beautiful like Aphrodite, faithful like Penelope – many women from ancient mythology are known primarily as stereotypes of traditional female roles. Inspired by a surge in new readings of these myths, the Antikensammlung (Collection of Classical Antiquities) is taking a fresh look at the goddesses and heroines.

Monstrous like Medusa, beautiful like Aphrodite, faithful like Penelope – many women from ancient mythology are known primarily as stereotypes of traditional female roles. Inspired by a surge in new readings of these myths, the Antikensammlung (Collection of Classical Antiquities) is taking a fresh look at the goddesses and heroines.

Monstrous like Medusa, beautiful like Aphrodite, faithful like Penelope – many women from ancient mythology are known primarily as stereotypes of traditional female roles. Inspired by a surge in new readings of these myths, the Antikensammlung (Collection of Classical Antiquities) is taking a fresh look at the goddesses and heroines.

This showcase exhibition at the Neues Museum is dedicated to one of the first animals to be domesticated by humans: the donkey.The particular significance of this widely underestimated grey animal in the contexts of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia is presented here from a range of different perspectives, ultimately revealing one key detail: the donkey was utterly indispensable in the ancient world.

++ Nur Reservierung über Eventbrite - Bezahlung in cash vor Ort - Mehr Infos siehe unten ++ ++Only reservation via Eventbrite and payment in cash at the entrance ++ (Mit Reservierung bitte bis 19:30 Uhr erscheinen -freie Platzwahl!) (Please arrive by 7.30 pm with a reservation - free choice of seats!) +++ Wann - 14. Dezember/ Einlass 19 Uhr / Beginn 20 Uhr+++ +++When - 14. December/ admission 7 p.m. / start 8 p.m.+++ Der Name ist Programm - und nein, wir schneiden euch hier nicht die Haare! Erlebt wie in dieser Nacht der alte, verruchte Charme Berlins wieder zu Leben erweckt wird. Rotlicht, eine kleine Bühne und die atemberaubendsten Burlesque Tänzerinnen Berlins, bedeckt mit Federboas und geschmückt mit Perlen, welche die Nacht zum Tag machen und die Augen zum Leuchten bringen. Egal ob Verführung aus dem Schwarzwald, oder Bonnie ohne Clyde, für Unterhaltung wird gesorgt sein. Wo - Kohlenquelle Bar, Kopenhagener Str. 16 Wann - 14.12.24 / Einlass 19 Uhr / Beginn 20 Uhr Tickets -VVK 14 Euro // AK 15 Euro Reservierungen für VVK ausschließlich über das Eventbrite System. --------------------- The name says it all - and no, we don't cut your hair here! Experience how in this night the old, wicked charm of Berlin is brought back to life. Red light, a small stage and the most breathtaking burlesque dancers of Berlin, covered with feather boas and adorned with pearls which turn the night into day and make your eyes shine. Whether seduction from the Black Forest, or Bonnie without Clyde, entertainment will be provided. Where - Kohlenquelle Bar, Kopenhagener Str. 16 When - 14.12.24 / admission 7 p.m. / start 8 p.m. Tickets -VVK 14 Euro // AK 15 Euro Reservations for VVK exclusively via the eventbrite system. Information Source: Fleurie Sauvage, Klara Kristall, Lucy La Fer | eventbrite

The Asian Civilisations Museum presents Textile Masters to the World: The global desire for Indian cloth with a selection of exquisite garments and textiles at its Fashion and Textiles Gallery. Featuring 27 pieces from the National Collection and loans, the exhibition spotlights the historic global impact of textile production in India, and its role as evidence of trade and cultural exchange between India and regions such as the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe from the fourteenth to nineteenth century. From fashion and furnishing, to gift exchange and heirlooms, visitors can marvel at the artistry and craftsmanship of early textile masters, and discover how Indian textiles influenced local designs, materials and fashions wherever they were traded.

Rosa Luxemburg said: "Work, hard and intense work, occupying all your brain and nerves, is the greatest pleasure in life". Ferdinand Delberg responded: "Work is the root of all evil". He has just completed his master's degree under Thomas Zipp at the Berlin University of the Arts. At the beginning of his own career, we saw a solo exhibition of Delberg's work in Anton Janiszewski's gallery on Rosa Luxemburg Square in Berlin. The bright room is located in a building designed by the great architect Hans Perziger. The surroundings are the Volksbauer, the ghost of the disappeared headquarters of the German Communist Party, the public art of Erich Mielke, Hans Haacke, the ghosts of German history, the ghost of the labor movement.

The exhibition Veiled Woman on a Beachfront at Galerie Barbara Thumm consists of excerpts from The Lamu Project, a multimedia collection of artworks created during a one-month stay on the Islamic island of Lamu, Kenya, in 2011. By finding points of contact, the project aims to create a meaningful dialogue between two cultures with often diverging views on the role of images in forming and representing a culture. The exhibition’s title stems from one of the video installations from the project with the same name, originally presented at the 54th Venice Biennale’s Italian Pavilion in 2011.

Galerie Max Hetzler presents Reversal of Fortune, a solo exhibition of new paintings on linen and paper by Louise Bonnet.

The gallery exhibits new paintings by Ulrich Erben. The artist, who lives and works in Düsseldorf, is one of the most important pioneers of abstract painting in Europe.His early works, characterised by his exploration of landscapes of the Lower Rhine and in Italy, lead to an exploration of the relationships and interactions between colour, light, tone and harmony. In Erben’s work, landscape becomes a “vessel of memory”. The perceptibility of space can be seen as another central theme in the artist’s work. Erben opens up monochrome colour spaces, some of which are reduced to the absolute neutrality of white.

Hold on to your life jackets, because Boat & Fun Berlin 2024 is sailing into town! This can't-miss event will take place from November 28 to December 1 at the Messe Berlin, a prime location in the heart of Germany's bustling capital city. Boat & Fun Berlin 2024 promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with a wide array of watercraft on display, from sleek yachts to sporty speedboats. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the latest innovations in boating technology and design, as well as participate in a variety of interactive workshops and demonstrations. Whether a seasoned sailor or a landlubber with a love for the water, this event is sure to float your boat. With its impressive lineup of exhibitors and exciting activities, Boat & Fun Berlin 2024 is more than just a boat show - it's a celebration of all things nautical. So mark the dates on your calendar and get ready to dive into the world of boating at Messe Berlin.

For the second time, the gallery Under The Mango Tree presents the Berlin artist Alper Emeklier (*1967). The solo exhibition, entitled Layer by Layer, explores the complexity of hybrid identity, with a focus on memories and longings that are shaped by the experience of migration, but cannot be attributed to it alone. On display is a range of paintings in oil on canvas that draw the viewer into Emeklier’s poetic perception of existence that come to life through his expressionist appropriation and exaggeration of the formalist concept of layering in painting.

Mark your calendars, for ANGELWELT BERLIN 2024 is set to cast a spell over the city of Berlin. This highly anticipated event, taking place from November 29th to December 1st, will be held at the renowned Messe Berlin Eingang Nord venue. Anglers and fishing enthusiasts can look forward to a showcase of the latest gear, equipment, and techniques, as well as engaging workshops and demonstrations from seasoned pros. With its central location in the heart of Germany's bustling capital, ANGELWELT BERLIN 2024 promises to reel in visitors from across the globe. Don't let this opportunity slip through the net – plan a visit to this premier fishing event of the year.

🎶 Weihnachtsoratorium Singalong 🎶 Es ist eine Tradition: das Weihnachtsoratorium von Johann Sebastian Bach zum Mitsingen im Ballhaus Berlin. Begleitet vom clair-obscur saxophonquartett, verstärkt vom Studiochor Karlshorst unter der Leitung von Cornelia Ewald werden die schönsten Arien und Chöre gemeinsam gesungen. Erlebe die festliche Stimmung des Weihnachtsoratoriums von Bach hautnah! Komm ins Ballhaus Berlin und sing gemeinsam mit uns in besinnlicher Atmosphäre. Wir freuen uns auf Euch! ✨ Information Source: clair-obscur saxophonquartett | eventbrite

2024 Bibim Korean Art Concert(Korean traditional dance & music, K-pop) Date: Sunday, 1st December, 2024 Time: 18:00 Location: Klosterstraße 44, 10179 Berlin (3rd Floor of TD Berlin building, near Alexanderplatz, accessible via U2 Klosterstraße) Come and experience the vibrant and mesmerizing world of Korean culture at the 2024 Bibim Korean Art Concert! From Korean traditional dance and music to the latest K-pop hits, this event has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Korean arts and enjoy a night filled with unforgettable performances. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness the magic of Korea right here in Berlin! ProgrammMarionette (Berlin Gayageum Ensemble)Beyond the Dancing Garden (Berlin Korean Dance Project)Gayageum Sanjo (Berlin Gayageum Ensemble)Hyaung-bal-mu (Sorichum)(Guest appearance1 - to be announced)Folk song series (Arirang-Doraji-Miryang Arirang) (Berlin Gayageum Ensemble)Bu-chae-chum (Fan dance) (Berlin Korean Dance Project)(Guest appearance2 - to be announced)Gayageum Sanjo (Berlin Gayageum Ensemble)Triple Go鼓 (Drums: Jang-go, Ban-go, So-go dance) (Berlin Korean Dance Project)**Entrance notice!We’re delighted to have you with us. Doors will be open for audience entry from 17:30 to 18:00. Please be advised that entry and re-entry will not be allowed once the performance has begun. Thank you for your understanding, and enjoy the show! **Inquiringbibim.koreanart@gmail.com Information Source: Berlin Korean Dance Project | eventbrite

Experience the joy of Ecstatic Dance with your family and friends at Dock 11 Eden in Berlin. Join us on December 1, 2024, at Breite Straße 43, 13187 Berlin, for an unforgettable event filled with music, movement, and connection. Ecstatic Dance is a unique opportunity to express yourself freely through dance in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Don't miss out on this chance to let go, have fun, and create lasting memories with your loved ones.

Got trouble at work? Your team spirit not up? Just can't get the corporate culture to align with your vision board?! Don't waste your money on consultants and SAP products, bring your whole team to this hilarious crowd work Comedy Show in English. We will give the best worst advice you will ever hear and solve all your problems at work, with your colleagues and at home on top, cause we are that competent – but always with a twinkle in our eyes. This is an interactive Comedy Show, hosted by Andrej Ivanov and Chris Doering, where you and your issues are the centre of attention. Finally, a group therapy session that's affordable. Together with some of the finest Comedians we will crack the code of how to improve your work place, your team dynamic and your general problems in life. This is a very friendly show and crowd work is entirely up to you – whatever level of interaction you are comfortable with, that's what we will adhere to. In fact, we will let you answer a few questions anonymously and use those prompts to solve your issues without addressing you in person (unless you are up for that). What the audience says: ***** What a wonderful and unique experience of a different perspective of Berlin and the world done through comedy!! The comedians gave personal, insightful yet funny insights through their life experiences. This is definitely not a typical tourist attraction…which makes it that much better! - Dianne, USA ***** The comedy show was fun. Next time I visit Berlin I'm going to see it again. I highly recommend you to give it a try. - Mauricio, Argentina ***** I am glad I signed up for this event. The four comedians and the host Chris kept the audience engaged throughout the evening. I received a free drink, a shot and they had a seat reserved for me. The venue was also very good. - Teena, India ***** The experience was very welcoming, a great way to make some new friends in the city. The show was hilarious, no matter what your sense of humor is you will be laughing by the end of the night. All of the comedians were great, and Chris was an awesome host. I would absolutely recommend the show for anyone looking for something fun to do in Berlin! - Morgan, Canada Tickets are: 9€ at our other live events (like Laughing Spree Comedy), 12€ student (only valid with student ID; 3€ up front, 9€ at the door), 12€ group ticket (4+ people, 3€ up front; 9€ at the door), 14€ discounted EB ticket (3€ up front; 11€ at the door), OR 19€ at the door (if any seats left) Information Source: Laughing Spree Comedy | eventbrite

STAND UP COMEDY x KREUZBERG Die besten Comedians der Stadt testen ihre neuen Jokes! Wenn du Lust auf einen richtig witzigen Abend hast, dann ist diese Comedy-Show genau das Richtige für dich! Die besten Comedians der Stadt präsentieren ihre neuesten Jokes – live und ohne Filter. Du kennst sie aus TV, YouTube oder Instagram, und jetzt hast du die Chance, sie hautnah auf der Bühne zu erleben, wie sie ihre frischen Gags ausprobieren. Also, schnapp dir deine Tickets, bring ein paar Freunde mit, und sei dabei, wenn die besten Comedians der Stadt ihr neues Zeug spielen! Killer Line Up, kompromisslose Empfehlung! Moderiert von: Daniel Wolfson 🎟️ Ticket-Info und Reservierungen: Reserviere hier bei Eventbrite kostenfrei und spende dann am Ende der Show. Bitte gehe verantwortungsvoll mit der Reservierung um:) solltest du reserviert haben und nicht mehr können, kannst du die stornieren, so dass andere dann eine Chance auf den Platz bekommen. Die Plätze sind sehr begrenzt! Die Show ist spendenbasiert. Das heißt, ihr könnt einen Platz kostenlos reservieren und zahlt dann am Ende 'ne kleine Spende. (unsere Empfehlung ca. 10-12€) 📍Lenaustraße 7, 12047 Berlin EINLASS: 19:45 SHOWSTART: 20:00 ⚠️ Die Veranstaltung ist für Kinder unter 16 Jahren nicht geeignet. Der Veranstaltungsraum ist rauchfrei. Information Source: Daniel Wolfson | eventbrite

Zur Feier der Veröffentlichung von Mark Haber's neustem Buch „Lesser Ruins“ sprechen Ilona Hartmann und Mark über Absurdität und Prokrastination - dabei erforschen sie dies nicht nur als Gewohnheit, sondern als künstlerischer Ausdruck der menschlichen Psyche. Gemeinsam erörtern wir mit den beiden Autor*innen wie Prokrastination ein mächtiges Werkzeug für Reflektion und Kreativität sein kann und das verschwendete Zeit ein fruchtbarer Boden für Entdeckungen und Wahrheiten ist. Durch Satire und philosophische Betrachtungen wird das Chaos und die Absurdität des Lebens Teil eines tiefgreifenden kreativen Prozesses. Der US-amerikanische Autor Mark Haber ist der aktuelle S.Fischer Gastprofessor an der Freien Universität Berlin. Die Moderation übernimmt Ilona Hartmann, freie Autorin und Texterin (zuletzt klarkommen 2024, Ullstein), die den Podcast „Und was machst Du am Wochenende?“ lange Zeit moderierte und aktuell die Sendung “Theoretisch Cool” auf Radio Fritz hosted. Get ready für einen Abend voller Philosophie, Humor und der Erkenntnis, dass sich zu verirren der beste Weg sein kann, sich selbst zu finden. Das Event findet in englischer Sprache statt. Die Registierung ist kostenlos! ENGLISH VERSION: On the joys of digression, procrastination, and the importance of getting lost. As a celebration of his new book ‘Lesser Ruins’, Mark Haber is joined by Ilona Hartmann to explore absurdity and procrastination – not just as habits – but as an artistic expression of the human psyche. During the reading and conversation, they’ll discuss how procrastination can be a powerful tool for introspection and creativity, turning seemingly wasted time into fertile ground for discovering deeper truths. Through satire and philosophical musings, they invite you to embrace the chaos and absurdity of life as part of a profound creative process. Known for his unique approach to storytelling, Haber is a critically acclaimed novelist, his work has garnered attention for his explorations of human eccentricity and existential themes - earning him a merited place in contemporary literary platforms. Ilona Hartmann, author and writer of two novels (latest klarkommen , 2024, Ullstein)and acclaimed radio and podcast host,will guide is thorugh the event. Expect an evening filled with wit, humor, and insights into how getting lost might be the best way to find yourself. Don’t miss out! Event is held in English Admission Free, just reserve your seat! Die S.Fischer Gastprofessur wird vom S. Fischer Verlag, der Freien Universität Berlin, dem DAAD und Holtzbrinck Berlin – Inspire Together umgesetzt. Information Source: Samuel Fischer Gastprofessur für Literatur | eventbrite

In the class is focused on fundamental of watercolor painting and techniques. - How to color shades, blend color. - Understanding light-shadow and make dimensional forms. - How to create basic brush stoke, to make surface of objects. You will learn and practice to paint an object in 1.5 hours class. To understand concept of basic watercolor painting. Remarks : * Class will be held in English * You will receive e-mail for instruction and location within one day after booking. * This cost excludes materials (colors, paper). You can bring material by yourself. Also you can order them via us. * It’s non-refundable. Reschedule is possible. Art instructor : Manita Kaewsomnuk, a Thai artist based in Berlin. In her practices, she portrays different aspects of human beings through figurative form. Drawing and painting is initial method of her works. Manita's work has been shown in Thailand and Germany. www.nitanitarworks.com Information Source: Manita's Art Class | eventbrite

Strategiegipfel B2B Service Management 2024 will be taking place in the heart of Berlin, at the stylish Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin. This event is set to be a game-changer, gathering the best minds in the industry under one roof from December 3rd to the 4th. With a focus on cutting-edge strategies and innovative solutions, this summit will showcase some of the sharpest thinkers in B2B service management. Attendees can expect to be wowed by a blend of keynotes, panel discussions, and networking opportunities that'll leave them brimming with insights and inspiration. Without a doubt, the Strategiegipfel B2B Service Management 2024 is where the future of service excellence begins.

Introducing “Solana Super Stage“ ​an Open Stage for artists, creators, and for those who build tools to empower them. ​· 10+ slots to present on stage, for 6min(!) each ​· panel discussion, Q&A, and mixer afterwards ​Let’s inspire, connect with, and learn from each other. Once a month, at Prachtwerk Berlin — hosted & powered by Superteam Germany. Information Source: Superteam Germany | eventbrite