Time to follow the trail! We’re looking at what’s happening right now: in archives, on asphalt, between anti-fascist texts. You might even find a few traces in humorous clothing. CC’s Calendar Tips take you across the city — and make for a damn good read. Let’s begin with written traces at the Buchclub für Alle at the Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek on Thursday (09.07.), author Dana Vowinckel will be the guest of the evening. Alongside a surprise reading, she’ll share insights into some of her writing projects and talk with Simone Schröder from the International Literature Festival Berlin on the creative process and festival work. Time to open your ears! The Heroines of Sound Festival runs from today (09.–11.07.) at Radialsystem and this year focuses on the Asian diaspora, with a special emphasis on Japan. Miki Yui, Kyoka, and Midori Hirano move between experimental electronics, performance, and new sonic landscapes. Traces of resistance can be found at the Lesefestival antifaschistische Literatur (until 10.07.). At the Literaturforum at Brecht-Haus, the festival explores which 20th-century texts can help us understand the political present, and what should be included on an “anti-fascist reading list”. Today (09.07.), the festival heads to the Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof for a performative reading of resistance texts with Tanasgol Sabbagh and Fabian Saul. The free symposium “Paradigmatische Lektüren antifaschistischer Literatur” continues all day on Friday (10.07.), moving from anti-fascist theatre practices of the 1930s and GDR literature to a conversation with author Mely Kiyak on whether art can be anti-fascist at all. There will also be stories on four wheels with the exhibition Skateboarders – before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall (until 04.04.2027), bringing photographs and objects from East and West Germany, to show how a subculture transformed the way cities were experienced.

Images by Harald Schmitt, Thomas Kalak, and Helge Tscharn tell stories of skateboards, self-created spaces, and a scene that carved out its own path. Other traces have been right outside our front doors for decades… On Friday (10.07.), the Kunst am Bau walking tour invites you to explore Marzahn-Hellersdorf with architecture expert Martin Maleschka, searching for GDR-era reliefs, mosaics, and outdoor sculptures. Over two hours, get a closer look at buildings and places you might otherwise walk past. Sooner or later, every trail leads to the Spree. The Kolonnadenbar (until 30.08.) opened yesterday on Museumsinsel, bringing together everything essential: summer evenings, live sets, drinks, and a cultural program. The initiative by Vagabund Brauerei is bringing together different artistic formats throughout the summer — sometimes musical, sometimes performative, sometimes simply with a view of the water. This next trace is a quick sketch on paper. At the Supersuperficial Pop-up on Friday (10.07.), original artworks are transformed into limited editions that can be worn or used in everyday life. Under the motto “Humorism is Humanism“, illustration, art, and everyday objects come together in a mix of studio and wardrobe. Some discoveries can be taken home straight away. Gato Ceramicscelebrates the opening of its ceramic gallery on Friday and Saturday (10–11.07.) on Kurfürstenstraße. Small dishes by Mirko Pelosi, Table Farrah, and Chisa Yamashita will be served on the gallery’s ceramics — the perfect way to acquaint yourself with the new pieces. Now for rediscovered traces. Coda at Kvost (until 30.08.) revisits an exhibition concept from the 1980s and explores the meeting points between art and music. Through musical references and visual translations from the collection of the Centre for Art Exhibitions, the exhibition examines how art was created under the conditions of the GDR and what still resonates today. If you want to know where ideas begin, head to the Kunsthochschule Berlin this weekend. During their Rundgang (11–12.07.), the university presents works and processes by around 800 students across 2,000 square metres. From painting and fashion design to product design and visual communication, the program includes performances, films, talks, and guided tours. Some discoveries have already lived a life of their own. At the Summer Flea Market by Original Feelings on Saturday (11.07.), the studio in Prenzlauer Berg becomes a meeting point for vintage treasures, special accessories, and other pieces with a past — perhaps your dream summer dress awaits. Stories unfold under open skies with the open-air cinema season continuing until the end of August. On Sunday (12.07.), you have a choice: Der schlimmste Mensch der Welt (OmU) at Arte Sommerkino at Kulturforum or Little Miss Sunshine (OmU) at Freiluftkino Kreuzberg. Two films you may already know, but perhaps have never watched beneath the stars. Happy trail hunting!

Text: Emma Zylla / Photos: Gato Ceramics, Boheifilm, Kvost, Klonk, Original Feelings, Michael Hernitschek, Woonam

Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek, Blücherpl.1, 10961 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Buchclub für Alle 09.07.2026 18h30

@zlb_berlin
@ilb_festival
@danavowinckel
@mareicares

Radialsystem, Holzmarktstr.33, 10243 Berlin–Friedrichshain; map
Heroines of Sound 09.–11.07.2026. Get tickets here.

@heroines_of_sound
@radialsystem_berlin

Literaturforum im Brecht-Haus, Chausseestr.125, 10115 Berlin–Mitte; map
Lesefestival Antifaschistische Literatur 06.–10.07.2026Paradigmatische Lektüren antifaschistischer Literatur 10.07.2026 from 9h30. Register here.

@wetteristimmer
@lfbrecht

Museum in der Kulturbrauerei, Knaackstr.97, 10435 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Skateboarders before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall 10.06.2026–04.04.2027

@hdg_museen

KVOST, Leipziger Str.47/1. OG, 10117 Berlin–Mitte; map
Coda 04.07.–30.08.2026

@ifa.visualarts
@kvost
@ifa.de

Kolonnadenbar, Bodestr.1, 10178 Berlin–Mitte; map
Summer Festival 08.07.–30.08.2026

@vagabundbrauerei

Auguststr.35, 10119 Berlin–Mitte; map
Humorism is Humanism 10.07.2026 

@supersuperficial.berlin

Rang Dong, Marzahner Chaussee 205, 12681 Berlin–Marzahn; map 
Walking tour: Kunst am Bau 10.07.2026 17h30

@martinmaleschka

Gato, Kurfürstenstr.39, 10785 Berlin–Charlottenburg; map
Gato Opening Weekend 10.–11.07.2026 16–22h

@gato.ceramics
@cook.n.roll
@table_farrah
@uruutsugu

Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin, Bühringstr.20, 13086 Berlin–Pankow; map
Rundgang 11.–12.07.2026

@kunsthochschuleberlin

Original Feelings, Straßburger Str.18, 10405 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Summer Flea Market 11.07.2026 11–15h

@originalfeelingsstudio

Arte Sommerkino, Matthäikirchplatz 4, 10785 Berlin–Tiergarten; map
Der schlimmste Mensch der Welt 12.07.2026 21h30

@sommerkino.berlin

Freiluftkino Kreuzberg, Mariannenplatz 2, 10997 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Little Miss Sunshine 12.07.2026 21h30

@freiluftkinokreuzberg

Come closer! Towards open choreographies, neighborhood contact, and skating raves. Here are CC’s Calendar tips for a curious July. Sometimes installation art and neuroscience are surprisingly similar. At the Radio3 Atelier Talk at Roman Lipski, presenter Siham El-Maimouni brings art, science, and audience into conversation — from AI to quantum physics to climate research. On Friday (03.07.), neuroscientist Dr. Torben Ott and artists Alicja Kwade and Fiete Stolte will join the discussion about how we perceive time, evaluate it, and learn to think about it differently. The talk is followed by an exhibition that continues the theme in artistic form. On to a much-discussed, constantly shifting district: Neukölln. Over two days (03–05.07.), the open and free art festival 48 Stunden Neukölln turns the neighborhood into an exhibition, stage, and walking route. Installation In and Out by Vivian Christlein brings textiles into nature. Layers of wire mesh, bouclé yarn, and transparent and dense fabrics form a material boundary between inside and outside. The performance In Verbindung by Spirited presents a choir that slowly forms within the crowd, opens up, and dissolves again. Everyone can be part of the process. Gather close in MaHalla in Schöneweide, where the Sanctum of Sound Festival (03–05.07.) takes place. Expect a 51-hour program without a fixed structure, moving between ambient, experimental electronics, and listening spaces designed for shared attention. The line-up includes Bohren & Der Club Of Gore, Ishq, and Vera. Connection sometimes begins on a Saturday morning — we know that best. Between music, good people, and plenty of space to dance, Croissant Session No. 07 (04.07.) takes place at Café Westberlin, bringing together Cee Cee, Hinge, and That Gay Creation communities. Together with Hinge, the new LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E. report is celebrated, looking at what pace and trust might mean for dating in 2026. There will be sets by Bruna, croissants for early birds, and plenty of time for conversation.

With space for movement and connection, we head to HAU. On Saturday (04.07.), Dance Church invites all who want to dance and move together for 60 minutes. The format is conceived as a space for movement across backgrounds, bodies, and identities. The session will be led by dance artist Lavinia Vago. Entry is free, and no special dance skills are required. Connection doesn’t happen through words, but on wheels at Skatehalle Berlin, Damur Fashion brings fashion week to a new terrain with Skate Sluts (04.07.). From the outdoor skate yard to the indoor bowl, you’re invited to roll, rave, and spend 10 hours alongside fellow skaters. And speaking of being together, that’s exactly what matters most at Coca Eat‘s Kiez Dinners. At Flussbad on Saturday (04.07.), a long table will be set for up to twenty-five people to come together. Most of them won’t know each other beforehand, but will spend an evening in shared company — simple as that. More editions will follow. Things continue in a familiar spirit on Sunday at Friends Space in Kreuzberg. Another Pop-up brings Berlin labels, founders, and creatives together, following the idea that today’s most exciting brands are discovered less through traditional retail channels and more through shared spaces, trust, and encounters. The program includes a panel talk and an afternoon of showroom, photography, smoothies, and chilled natural wine. Participating labels include Miglė, Luce, and Studio Ēna. Less urban, but no less celebratory, head to Zehlendorf on Sunday (05.07.) as Haus am Waldseemarks its 80th anniversary. Their Sommerfest with water access features performances, concerts, and small workshops for families. And of course, there will be ice cream. On Monday (06.07.), the Temporary Bauhaus Archive turns to an unexpected pairing: architecture and bacteria. In a double book launch, We the Bacteria and Sick Architecture are presented — two publications exploring the links between microbial systems, built environments, and medical and architectural practices. Beatriz Colomina, Mark Wigley, Nick Axel, and Nikolaus Hirsch discuss these intersections before the evening turns into a get-together. Next week, flea market meets girlhood at Thriftpark. The curated market takes place in several German cities as well as Amsterdam. On Saturday (11.07.), the Berlin edition brings its own mix to 3000m² at Komplex Berlin: vintage fashion, objects, ceramics, DIY stations, grip socks, and small customizing workshops. Come by and get closer.

Text: Emma Zylla / Photos: Ashley Smith, Fabian Brennecke, Luce, Franzi Stegemann, Harry Schnitger, Me Chuthai, Sanctum of Sound

Atelier Roman Lipski, Wiener Str.10, 10999 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Was ist Zeit? 03.07.2026 19–20h

@atelierromanlipski
@alicjakwade
@fietestolte

48 Stunden Neukölln
03.–05.07.2026. Find the full program here.

@48stundennk

MaHalla, Wilhelminenhofstr.76, 12459 Berlin–Schöneweide; map
Sanctum of Sound 03.–05.07.2026

@_sanctumofsound
@mahallaberlin

Westberlin, Alexandrinenstr.118–121, 10969 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Croissant Session No.07 04.07.2026

@hinge
@thatgaycreation
@westberlin_de 
@_brunamusic

Hau, Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Dance Church 04.07.2026 18h

@dance_church
@hauberlin
@laviniavago

Flussbad, Erkelenzdamm 59–61, 10999 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Kiez Dinner 04.07.2026 18–22h. Register here. Find upcoming dinners here.

@coca_eat
@flussbadberlin

Skatehallle Berlin, Revaler Str.99, 10245 Berlin–Friedrichshain; map
Skate Sluts 04.07.2026 12–22h

@damur.fashion
@skatehalle.berlin

Friends Space, Glogauer Str.2, 10999 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Another Pop-up 05.07.2026 12–17h. Register here.

@another.popup
@friendsspaces

Haus am Waldsee, Argentinische Allee 30, 14163 Berlin–Zehlendorf; map
Sommerfest 05.07.2026 13–20h

@hausamwaldsee

The Temporary Bauhaus Archiv, Klingelhöferstr.14, 10785 Berlin–Charlottenburg; map
Book Launch 06.07.2026 19–22h

@bauhaus_archiv
@wig56
@alucidwake

Komplex Berlin, Modersohnstr.35–45, 10245 Berlin–Friedrichshain; map
Thriftpark 11.07.2026 11–18h

@thriftparkfestival