Whether the sun is shining or clouds darken the sky, this weekend has something to offer. Our recommendations? Immerse yourself in the world of unfinished and unreleased film projects with the book presentation of Film Undone. International artists and editors will share insights and discussions on their creative processes. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the stories behind unrealized films and how they have taken shape in other media. If you haven’t managed to visit the disused Tegel Airport, you’ll have the opportunity to do so this weekend. The Turbulence Crew invites you to a free summer rave. The open-air space, once a freight canteen, will be transformed into a backdrop for art, music and workshops. In addition to beats from In2Stellar and Orange Drift, there will be food and drinks. Free tickets are available via Resident Advisor.

If you’re in the mood for an indulgent yet relaxing evening, fresh oysters and chilled wine await you on the terrace of Neukölln’s U Bar, bringing the Côte d’Azur to the city center. The Monopol creative hub is hosting a spontaneous flea market organized by artist Ryoji Homma. The former fuel factory is now a creative center housing over twenty artist studios. Discover handmade artworks, fashion and accessories with Homma. Accompanied by BBQ, beer and live DJs, browse in a relaxed atmosphere (or sell your items for a small fee). To round off the weekend, head to Estelle for an evening of spaghetti vongole, antipasti and classic Italian dolci — accompanied, as always, by wines and creative cocktails. Summer in Berlin is full of exciting experiences, whatever the weather.

Text: Lotte von Schönfels / Photos: Savannah van der Niet, Johannes Jelinek & Turbulence Berlin

Film Undone, Lübbener Str.14 10997 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
19.07.2024 from 18h

Cabin Pressure – TXL Airport Free Open Air, Flughafen Tegel 1, 13405 Berlin–Tegel; map
20.07.2024 14–23h. You can find tickets here.

U Bar, Urbanstr.64, 10967 Berlin–Neukölln; map
21.07.2024 from 16h

Spontanflohmarkt bei Monopol, Provinzstr.40–44, 13409 Berlin–Reinickendorf; map
21.07.2024 from 14h

Estelle Dining, Kopenhagener Str.12A, 10437 Berlin–Pankow; map
21.07.2024 from 17h

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One more night’s sleep and it’s back: the weekend! And if the week has been too busy to make any decent plans, here are five ideas to make the weekend a little more delicious, more interesting and more enjoyable. Tomorrow evening, for instance, with the opening of the summer: Lukas Städler’s first solo show “Ouvertüre” at Dittrich & Schlechtriem shows intimate images full of clear rawness yet without voyeurism. It will be predictably crowded and fun and the subsequent after-party in the Marmorbar, which will be thrown with KW, the Kunstwerke from Auguststraße, should remind you there is a reason why people are celebrating here: Jimmy De Sana, Paul P., Lukas Städler (even if the latter is still at the beginning of his career) the triad deliver on content and quality. So don’t forget the art for all the wine and spritzers! If you’re wandering through the city center, don’t miss Fashion Week. And where better to look at people and their clothes on a slow Saturday morning than at the Berliner Salon? This time, up-and-coming designs are presented particularly beautifully in the Bode Museum. At Platte around the corner, Next Gen is hosting a pop-up exhibiting up-and-coming fashion designers until 13.07.2024. Maybe you’ll find the perfect pieces for this hot girl summer.

If you’re thirsty for classic Spritz and sandwiches after all this innovation, you find it in the culinary Bermuda Triangle between Gitschinerstrasse, Lindenstrasse and Ritterstrasse. Bark Berlin have breathed new life into the restaurant of the Berlinische Galerie, Café Dix — it’s about time, as there are few places as urban yet quiet as the yellow-patterned museum forecourt and thus finally a reason to linger after visiting an exhibition (currently the fantastic Akinbode Akinbiyi). The art and culture follows through on Saturday as Meyer Riegger launches the photo book “Salvation” and “Quotations from Jimmy De Sana” by the moving photo artist at 17h at Lübbener Str. 14. Sundays are perfectly spent at Sofi, the bakery with the best cheese sandwiches in town (cheese, butter, nothing else). They’ll be hosting a small pop-up with writer and recipe developer Devan Grimsrud. From 13h, there will be two different Italo-American sandwiches, drinks and strawberry cake — Oh life couldn’t be better.

Text: Hilka Dirks / Photos: Lukas Staedler, Giulia Parisi & René Lohse / Credit: VG Bild, Kunst, Bonn, Germany

Dittrich & Schlechtriem, Linienstr.23, 10178 Berlin–Mitte; map
Lukas Städler “Ouvertüre” until 10.08.2024. Opening 05.07. 17–21h with a performance by Franka Marlene Foth at 19h30

Marmorbar, Vor dem Schlesischen Tor 3, 10997 Berlin–Kreuzberg, map
Afterparty with KW Institute for Contemporary Art from 21h

Berliner Salon, Bodemuseum, Am Kupfergraben, 10178 Berlin–Mitte, map
Until 07.07.2024

Next Gen Pop-up, Platte Concept Space, Memhardstr.8, 10178 Berlin–Mitte; map
Until 13.07.2024

Café Dix in der Berlinischen Galerie, Alte Jakobstr.124-128, 10969 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map 

B Books, Lübbener Str.14, 10997 Berlin–Kreuzberg, map
Book Launch: Salvation and Quotations from Jimmy DeSana 06.07.2024 from 17h

Sofi x Devan Grimsrud Pop-up, Sophienstr.21, 10178 Berlin–Mitte; map

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