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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN — LETTERS LIVE BRINGS FAMOUS FACES, HUMAN STORIES AND FUNNY NOTES TO BERLIN
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN — LETTERS LIVE BRINGS FAMOUS FACES, HUMAN STORIES AND FUNNY NOTES TO BERLIN

Letters aren’t usually meant to be read out to an audience. But when they are, the results are compelling, unpredictable and objectively hilarious. That’s the premise behind Letters Live, the event series where famous faces read noteworthy letters in front of a hall full of people. The format began in London in 2013 and has since hosted the likes of Taika Waititi, Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch. They read written notes that might begin as playful and chatty musings but unfold into uplifting – and utterly relatable – human stories. The effect is something like TED meets This American Life. After nights in New York and Paris, the Letters Live franchise is making its Berlin debut next Wednesday (26.06.2024) at the Philharmonie. The lineup for the event includes Christian Brückner, Anke Engelke, Sebastian Koch, Ibadet Ramadani, Devid Striesow, Sabin Tambrea, and Nikko Weidemann – plus more surprise guests – reading letters that range from the raw and emotional to the impish and absurd. Tickets for the evening – which is being held in aid of the charitable foundation Children For Tomorrow – can be purchased online. The full line-up and letters won’t be known until the night itself, but expect to grin, gasp, eye roll and weep with laughter…

Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Heribert Schindler & Andy Paradise

Letters Live 26.06.2024, is held in German and English – tickets available here.

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DANCING UNTIL SUNRISE: BERLIN CELEBRATES THE FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE

DANCING UNTIL SUNRISE: BERLIN CELEBRATES THE FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE

Although June is showing its moodier side, Fête de la Musique is creating a summery atmosphere and transforming the city into a huge stage. This time, over 250 locations offer concerts and musical performances. The program ranges from amateur performances to those by professional musicians. And we have collected some of our highlights for you. The Berlin Summer Rave transforms Winterfeldtstraße into a festival area with everything from techno to afro-house and hip-hop. There is also a variety of food trucks. On the terrace of Il Casolare, right on the banks of the Landwehr Canal, you can enjoy the ever-popular pizza from the wood-fired oven and live bands: Olive Christou, Limbocats, Sezou & Theo Schnelle, and Freekind. In the afternoon on the palm-lined terrace or later at night in the elegant rooms with their Parisian flair, you can dance to vinyl electronic music sets at the Orangerie Neukölln. The “Shine a Light” after-party starts at 8 pm with house music and the Flinta*Club Deck initiative, which promotes newcomer DJs.

Sustainability fans will also get their money’s worth at the Greener Fête de la Musique in the gardens of the Centre Français. This year, the event is taking place under the banner of Euro24 with a focus on sustainability and inclusion. There will be wheelchair basketball and a mini-Olympics for children and families. From 21h, you can watch the European Championship match between France and the Netherlands live at City Kino Wedding or enjoy crêpes, galettes, ice cream, merguez, and assiettes apéritif from Chez Gustave. Another exciting event will take place on the terrace of the Hoxton Hotel in Charlottenburg. There, natural wines from Drops will be served while the chefs from House of Tandoorprepare street food. The whole event will be accompanied by eclectic sounds from Bridontknow & VioPRG. Whether you attend an event or dance the night away, the Fête de la Musique is the best free and outdoor event that June has to offer! You can find more information and the complete program here.

Text: Lotte von Schönfels / Fotos: Jim Kroft

Further information and the complete program can be found here.

@feteberlin

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CONVERSE X ZALANDO: DISCOVER THE NEW CONVERSE RUN STAR TRAINER AT THE FOUR-DAY LAUNCH POP-UP
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CONVERSE X ZALANDO: DISCOVER THE NEW CONVERSE RUN STAR TRAINER AT THE FOUR-DAY LAUNCH POP-UP

Converse “Chuck Taylor” All-Stars were my first shoes. Not my first shoes ever, of course, but the first ones I chose for myself as a young teenager. Kurt Cobain wore them, the Ramones, and now me too. “Chucks”, as everyone called them, weren’t shoes, they were an attitude! The years passed and with them the different colors and models I wore — black, blue, bright red, frog green, sometimes with the signatures of all my classmates and a thousand holes, later meticulously maintained, white and always clean. And, at some point, they quietly and secretly disappeared from my wardrobe without me noticing. That’s about to change this summer. Just as my life changed, so did the Converse model with the Run Star Trainer. Inspired by the shoes of the past and the company’s long history, Converse has developed a new sneaker that combines comfort with versatile understatement and retro flair. With its natural-colored rubber sole and suede in five different colors, the Run Star Trainer is a timeless classic, while still offering all the comfort of a contemporary sneaker.

Perfect for the office, a city trip, or a bike ride — my summer will be black. Or white? Or yellow? I can’t decide. It’s a good thing I still have a few days left because the new Converse Run Star Trainer doesn’t launch until 18.06.2024 — reason enough for Zalando to hold four days of pop-up parties at three different locations: Potsdamer Platz, the RAW site and Jules B-Part at Gleisdreieck. Not only will there be shoes to admire, but you can also get a new look, have your hair and nails done, and have your purchases customized. Or you can just come by to dance, as DJs will be awaiting you on-site so you can dance away in your new Converse to the perfect soundtrack. 

Text: Alina Herbel / Photos: Converse

Zalando x Converse Rule Summer 

Reserve your free spot here. Or shop the Run Star Trainer online here.

@converse 
@zalando

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SERVE WITH A VIEW: BEYOND TENNIS SUMMER LEAGUE AT MÜGGELSEE
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SERVE WITH A VIEW: BEYOND TENNIS SUMMER LEAGUE AT MÜGGELSEE

The French Open in Paris may be over, but a tennis-ball-shaped hole remains — if the sport has gripped you too, you could start this Sunday (16.06.2024) directly at Müggelsee. The Beyond Tennis Summer League is entering its second round this weekend: outdoor tennis courts with a lake view, relaxed atmosphere, sun on your skin, and lapping water in the background create the perfect backdrop for your next match. Professional or beginner — everyone is welcome here. Participants are divided into three performance groups so everyone can play on an equal footing. After each match, view the score and track your progress in the Beyond Tennis League system. For those who prefer to watch, sign up for free and enjoy the matches from the seats, cheering on your friends on the court. If you feel like a rest or break, the Müggelsee Hotel is at your disposal. With a cold drink in hand and relaxing music, unwind between matches and meet new people, all on comfortable loungers. Grab your racket, don’t forget the sunscreen, and off you go to Müggelsee!

Text: Lotte von Schönfels / Photos: Oumou Aidara

Müggelsee Hotel & Resort, Müggelheimer Damm 145, 12559 Müggelheim; map

Get your tickets here.

@thebeyondberlin_club

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ALWAYS FORWARDS, NEVER BACKWARDS — THE FESTIVAL FOR CREATIVES AT THE HAUS DER KULTUREN DER WELT

ALWAYS FORWARDS, NEVER BACKWARDS — THE FESTIVAL FOR CREATIVES AT THE HAUS DER KULTUREN DER WELT

Summer is upon us and we’re anticipating long Sundays at the lake and lazy thoughts in the office. If you want to skip the lethargy and feel creatively reinvigorated instead, we recommend the Forward Festival. It’s returning this year in August 2024 to the Haus der Kulturen der Welt — one of the most beautiful places in the city for long summer evenings. With more than forty speakers from all over the world, art performances, network activations, and, of course, after-parties, the creative festival will coax even the most tired brain cells out of their reserve this year. The focus is on inspiration and cooperation, while the dense and complex background is teeming with artificial intelligence, new work, CGIs and cutting-edge technologies. The whole festival will take place from 29-30.08.2024 on three stages and various side stages — so there will be no shortage of inspiration. This year’s participants include Austrian graphic designer and typographer Stefan Sagmeister (who doesn’t know him!), creative director, photographer and artist Max Siedentopf, and New York designer Nicole McLaughlin, queen of upcycling, who turns lemon squeezers into bras and lint rollers into heels. And when the sun sets, your brain is full of ideas from the last lectures, and your glass is filled with a sparkling drink, you might also realize how full your heart is. Thanks to all the interaction of wonderful people, architectures, structures, impulses and inputs of this festival. Advance ticket sales have started here — forward is also the motto here, as places are limited.

Text: Alina Herbel / Photos: Niklas Schnaubelt, Nils Leon Brauer

Forward Festival at Haus der Kulturen der Welt, John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 Berlin–Tiergarten; map

Buy your tickets here.

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