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PRINT YOUR WORLD THE WAY YOU LIKE IT — THE OPEN SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP NEUKÖLLN

PRINT YOUR WORLD THE WAY YOU LIKE IT — THE OPEN SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP NEUKÖLLN

Craftsmanship meets creativity, color meets material. At SDW Neukölln — an open screen-printing workshop (unexpectedly located in Kreuzberg) — bring your designs to life on paper, fabric, wood and nearly any other surface. Whether you envision large-format art prints, eye-catching posters or even your own fashion line, the possibilities are endless and experimentation is highly encouraged! If you’re new to screen printing, the best way to start is with SDW’s introductory course. This five-hour workshop covers everything from selecting a design and preparing a screen to exposing and printing your creation. After mixing your perfect shade of ink, you’ll reach the highlight of the session: printing on the material of your choice. Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll have full access to the workshop and can book time to work independently while still benefiting from the SDW team’s guidance, technical support and expertise. For those looking to refine their skills, advanced courses are also available, with upcoming dates listed on the SDW website. What makes SDW Neukölln truly special is its non-profit status. More than just a workshop, it’s a space dedicated to creative expression, knowledge-sharing and community building. In addition to offering courses, SDW members take on commissioned projects, collaborating with a diverse range of clients, including non-profit organizations, cultural institutions and artists, as well as brands like 032c, Adidas and Carhartt. So, if you’ve been thinking about trying screen printing or are simply looking for a fresh creative challenge, SDW Neukölln is the perfect place to start.

Text: Arne Meyer / Fotos: SDW Neukölln & Arne Meyer

SDW Neukölln Offene Siebdruckwerkstatt, Taborstr.3, 10997 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map

@sdwsiebdruck

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PARTY, POETRY, PERSPECTIVES — THE VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND

PARTY, POETRY, PERSPECTIVES — THE VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND

Over 800 years of history lie within the walls of the historic Nikolaikirche in the heart of Berlin, nestled between City Hall, City Palace and Fischerinsel. A tour of the church reveals its complex past, including its connections to colonial history — the ceremonial tomb of an 18th-century colonial figure is housed within its walls. Since December 2024, the decentralized exhibition “Decolonial – What Remains?” has shed light on the city’s colonial past, critically reexamining its legacy through new, resistant perspectives. To mark Black History Month, the Museum Nikolaikirche is hosting performances and guided tours of the exhibitions Koloniale Gespenster – Widerständige Geister. Kirche, Kolonialismus und darüber hinaus. and Eingeschrieben. Kolonialismus, Museum und Widerstand. Additionally, there are weekly organ concerts, including this Friday (14.02.), curated by organist Jack Day, featuring 30-minute performances of classical organ pieces by Black composers from the 18th century. On Friday evening (14.02.), the Aktionshaus, in collaboration with Tegel Media, an online publisher dedicated to accessible and inclusive literary content, presents the Tegel Valentine Aktionshaus. To celebrate the occasion, they have carefully selected literary gems from their digital archives. Romantic tales of chivalry and uplifting arthouse narratives will be read passionately aloud. The evening continues with a blissful electronic concert by Dove, followed by an eclectic DJ lineup featuring Yosa Peit and others. For those looking to explore new creative spaces, Redefining Spaces — a new spatial design concept by Johanna Gauder and Studio Christoph Hauf— opens on Saturday in Neukölln.

This immersive installation seamlessly integrates interior design, lighting and furniture with Gauder’s sustainable silver jewelry collection. Meanwhile, at Galerie Wedding, poet, author and moderator Jenaba Samura — who frequently navigates the intersection of theater and politics — is researching visions of a Black Europe in her project Black Narratives of Transcultural Appropriation. Following her reading, the gallery invites visitors to engage in discussions and a book swap. Sunday afternoon in Prenzlauer Berg promises vibrant energy for daytime party enthusiasts. At Kink on Schönhauser Allee, collectives Femdelic, Magic Jams and others come together for a dynamic event under the motto “Electric, Danceable, Authentic”. A perfect opportunity for those who prefer daytime festivities, Island Universe offers immersive storytelling, music and dance — whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or the joy of community. In celebration of his 10th anniversary as a Berlin-based product designer and goldsmith, Christoph Hauf presents a striking installation that merges design, craftsmanship and art in an open space. His latest collection of finely crafted jewelry, inspired by geometric forms, is set against the backdrop of raw aluminum furniture and surfaces, creating a powerful contrast. Finally, as part of Black History Month 2025, Galerie Wedding hosts an evening poetry reading by Jenaba Samura on 15.02., inviting reflection and celebration of Black voices in contemporary literature.

Text: Emma Zylla / Photos: Johanna Gauder, Michael Setzpfandt & Oana Popa-Costea / Prints: Liorzh Gabriel Picard; Galerie Wedding; Aktionshaus; Jakob Nolte

Museum Nikolaikirche, Propststr.1, 10178 Berlin–Mitte; map
Dekoloniale – was bleibt?! Nikolai-Musik, every Friday in February 17–17h30

Aktionshaus, Gottlieb–Dunkel–Str.3, 12099 Berlin–Tempelhof; map
Tegel Valentine Aktionshaus 14.02.2025 19h

Johanna Gauder, Schillerpromenade 14, 12049 Berlin–Neukölln; map
Studio Opening Johanna Gauder 15.02.2025 Opening 11–18h, Get-Together 18–22h

Galerie Wedding, Müllerstr.146, Haus 147, 13353 Berlin–Wedding; map
Poetry–Lesung 15.02.2025 16h

Kink, Schönhauser Allee 176, 10119 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Island Universe 16.02.2025 15–22h

@dekoloniale
@galeriewedding
@tegelmedia.fanpage
@aktionshaus_
@d_o_v__e
@yosapeit
@jenasamura
@kink.space.berlin
@johannagauder
@christoph.hauf
@femdelic
@island.universe.sounds

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ON A TRIP WITH DANIEL CRAIG — LUCA GUADAGNINO’S QUEER AT MUBI

ON A TRIP WITH DANIEL CRAIG — LUCA GUADAGNINO’S QUEER AT MUBI

William Lee (played by Daniel Craig) spends his days in Mexico City drinking tequila or rum and coke and pursuing his drug addiction. Always slightly hungover and sweaty, he sits in a Fitzcarraldo-esque suit (with insanely good glasses) in a bar with his buddy, making big speeches and seemingly waiting for something. One day, the beautiful Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey) walks into the bar and Lee falls in love. And then — as every queer person is familiar with — begin a few nervous attempts to find out if Allerton is gay too. But all the furtive sideways glances, bad jokes and drunken flirting attempts seem to slide off him, every tender gesture is wiped away. In the end, a relationship does develop between the two. Together they set off for Ecuador because Lee wants to take ayahuasca in the rainforest in true midlife crisis style. What follows is a trip that sets the dynamics of their relationship in motion. Luca Guadagnino’s adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ novella Queer is an aesthetic fever dream. And between surrealist visions, a wonderfully pastel-yellowish color palette, costumes by JW Anderson and a great soundtrack by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, I’ve finally become a Daniel Craig fan. He may never quite make it into Eugene’s heart, drunk, stork-legged and with a spoiled muzzle, but he does make it into mine. Queer is now available to watch exclusively on Mubi. If you don’t have a subscription yet, you can trial Mubi here for 30 days free. 

Text: Inga Krumme / Credit: Mubi

Queer can now be streamed via Mubi.
You can test Mubi for 30 days free of charge via this link.

@mubideutschland

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BUCK & BRECK: GET REACQUAINTED WITH MITTE’S CELEBRATED SPEAKEASY

BUCK & BRECK: GET REACQUAINTED WITH MITTE’S CELEBRATED SPEAKEASY

Getting to Buck & Breck isn’t easy, but the best places rarely are. Once you find it, ring the bell to access the legendary Mitte bar, which has been slinging cocktails since 2010. Founded by Gonçalo de Sousa Monteiro, this renowned speakeasy centers around the bartenders with a communal table that seats fourteen. This is where the magic happens with staff mixing the seductive libations this bar is famous for. Running the bar alongside Monteiro is Vito Nicotra (former bar manager of Truffle Pig) who joined the Buck & Breck team in January 2025. With a menu of over forty classic and signature cocktails, you have a menagerie of options — from fruity to herbal, smokey to tangy. But the vast array of cocktails all have one thing in common: they’re top-tier. We recommend the Don Shark, a nutty Old Fashioned with loads of cocktail lore. Before Monteiro opened Buck & Breck, he did a bar crawl around New York City and fell for the Don Lockwood from Dutch Kills and put his version on the menu in homage. It’s an Old Fashion with a twist, made with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, smoky scotch, maple and chocolate bitters. This cocktail was created thanks to bar regular Timo who wanted a nuttier version of the Don Lockwood. The maple syrup was toned down and a Berlin-based nut liquor added and voilà, the Don Shark was born. It’s a nutty, smoky drink that’s smooth and flavorful, a cocktail you can slowly sip on all night. But don’t take our word for it, visit Buck & Breck and order one for yourself — you won’t be disappointed.

Text: Yolanda Evans / Photos: Sophie Doering

Buck & Breck, Brunnenstr.177, 10119 Berlin–Mitte; map

Woodford Brown-Forman-Distillery
Please drink responsibly. 

@woodfordreserve

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NOODLES: OUR THREE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WARMING NOODLES IN COLD TEMPERATURES

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NOODLES: OUR THREE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WARMING NOODLES IN COLD TEMPERATURES

Whether it’s steaming ramen or endlessly long hand-pulled noodles: the cravings for them haunt me at regular intervals, and after scrolling through my feed at the latest, they usually have to be satisfied at the same time. The choice is huge, making the decision all the more difficult – here are three spots that will help if you want to warm yourself up from the inside: One of my favorite places for ramen has been Fukagawa at Tenzan Lab (Prenzlauer Berg) since last year 2024. This is partly due to the incredibly tasty broths and ingredients, of course, but also because the small store with its calm and relaxed atmosphere really brings me down after a stressful day. For an evening out with a large group of friends, however, I have always tended to go to other places. So I’m all the more pleased that Fukagawa opened a larger location in Kreuzberg, not far from Moritzplatz, at the end of January 2025. Flooded with light in a mix of concrete and warm wooden furniture, all your friends really will find a place at the table here. In addition to ramen such as “Shoyu Truffle” and “Shio”, which have been on the menu since day one, I am particularly excited about the new creations with Japanese Wagyu beef, “Kamo” with Barbarie duck breast, and the king crab served in brown butter. Leonardo is also trying out new starters – these will soon be added to the menu. Ippai no Ramen, on the other hand, opened its first store in Berlin in January 2025 – and has been causing long queues at Boxi ever since. When you enter, you feel like you’re on a short trip to Japan, as the small store relies on a concept that you can find on almost every corner in Tokyo. You order from a vending machine outside and eat at separate booths at the counter.

You can choose from tonkotsu or vegan curry ramen, for which you can order additional toppings, such as sous-vide chashu, an extra load of noodles or extra eggs. However, only a limited number of portions are sold each day – so if you want to make sure to get a bowl, get there early! If you fancy hand-pulled noodles and there’s nothing worse than having to queue for a long time when you’re really hungry, I can highly recommend The Noodle Town. I always order the Biang Biang noodles, cucumber sticks and an extra portion of noodles or Xiao Long Bao dumplings, depending on how hungry I am. While I usually order the meat option in other places, I often go with the vegetarian tofu version here, as it soaks up the strong broth particularly well. (But the tender beef is also highly recommended!) For me personally, the perfection of Noodle Town’s noodles lies in their imperfection: some are super long, others have particularly thick and chewy ends. And since all three stores are spread across the city, I’d say you’re all set for your next cravings! 

Text & Photos: Robyn Steffen

Fukagawa Ramen XBerg, Prinzessinnenstr.17, 10969 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map

Ippai no Ramen, Gabriel-Max-Str.2, 10245 Berlin–Friedrichshain; map

The Noodle Town, Große Hamburger Str.24, 10115 Berlin–Mitte; map

@fukagawaramen
@ippainoramen
@thenoodletown

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