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GIVE THE GIFT OF ACCESS TO A WORLD OF EVENTS WITH ABUNDO — ALL TICKETS INCLUDED
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GIVE THE GIFT OF ACCESS TO A WORLD OF EVENTS WITH ABUNDO — ALL TICKETS INCLUDED

When it comes to gift giving (yes, reader: it’s that time of year already), an increasing number of us are choosing memories over material and giving our favorite people experiences rather than physical stuff. There are options galore, from Brandenburg balloon flights and yoga studio subs to memberships for indie movie theaters. But if you can’t really decide and want a present that offers a bit of everything, one possibility worth considering is Abundo. Aimed at the culturally adventurous, the Berlin and Hamburg-focused app gives access to all sorts of events, from comedy shows and live music to film screenings and theatre productions. Subscribers pay a flat monthly fee of 29 euros and can attend up to one thing a day. The line-up is varied and pretty vast; past tickets have included Nick Cave at the Uber Arena, after-work concerts at the Philharmonie, 35mm screenings of “Notting Hill” and performances of “1000 Coils of Fear” at the Maxim Gorki Theater. Coming up, the app is set to offer tickets to OPIA, a festival hosted by Ólafur Arnalds on 14.12.2024 at Silent Green.

Of course, popular shows tend to get snapped up quickly, so you need to check the app regularly and grab a ticket before they’re gone. Speaking of swift: one of the more offbeat events is the Swiftie Dance Night at Metropol Club in Schöneberg, celebrating the hits of a certain country-pop megastar. It turns out this is a fun way to use Abundo: open the app, flick through, and lean into something you might not ordinarily do. A visit to an artist studio in Prenzlauer Berg? Sure, why not! A vintage cocktail and jazz night a la “Babylon Berlin”? Absolutely. An ultra-camp holiday drag show? Sign me up…

Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Lucinda Childs Dance Company / Credit: Abundo

Read more about Abundo here. Cee Cee readers get 20 percent off gift cards by using the code “ceeceegift.”

You can also test the app for 9 euros for the first month here.

@abundolive

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HOLY SHIT! CHRISTMAS IS HERE ALREADY — FIND PRESENTS AT THE CANK CHRISTMAS MARKET
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HOLY SHIT! CHRISTMAS IS HERE ALREADY — FIND PRESENTS AT THE CANK CHRISTMAS MARKET

Beloved Berlin: The Christmas season is upon us, bringing the annual promise of creativity and magic to brighten gloomy winter days. What better way to embrace the season than with leisurely gift shopping? As always, Holy Shit Shoppingdelivers on this promise. Despite its cheeky name, this Christmas market is a beacon of the Advent spirit, offering a touch of wonder year after year. This season, starting 30.11, the “Cank” in the iconic brutalist former Hertie building on Neukölln’s Karl-Marx-Straße will be transformed into a temple of consumption, brimming with unique and ethical inspiration. Designers will showcase handmade bags, jewelry and clothing from small-scale manufacturers. These are more than just items for sale, they carry stories of hands crafting one-of-a-kind pieces, of hearts pouring passion into every detail. What could be a more meaningful gift than that? And if shopping stirs your appetite, don’t worry, the Bite Club is on hand to curate a culinary journey as thoughtful as the market itself. Expect more than street food — each bite is an experience. Local DJs complete the scene with beats as fresh as falling snow. Tickets for this celebration of Berlin’s creativity and love for handmade objects are available now. Holy Shit, don’t miss it!

Text: Alina Herbel / Photos: Cank & Holy Shit Shopping

Holy Shit Shopping im Cank, Karl-Marx-Str.95, Berlin–Neukölln; map
30.11.–01.12.2024, free admission up to 14 years.

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@cank.berlin

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THE CEE CEE WINTER GIVEAWAY STARTS: WITH SKINCARE, COFFEE & A NEW BAGUETTE BAG
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THE CEE CEE WINTER GIVEAWAY STARTS: WITH SKINCARE, COFFEE & A NEW BAGUETTE BAG

Yay, it’s finally that time of year again: December heralds the start of our “Winter Giveaway.” We have teamed up with great brands and partners to give away numerous surprises throughout the month. With these giveaways, we want to say thank you: thank you to our community and therefore to you, thank you for your support and your endless curiosity that drives us to send out this newsletter every week and share topics on our social channels. And yes, we also want to toast to a new year full of new discoveries, wonderful moments with special people and new, exciting partnerships. And as our newsletter community is always the first to receive updates, we’re giving you a little taste of what you can expect next week. Like every morning, we start the first of December with coffee. 19grams has put together a special set for the Christmas season with its “Christmas Coffee Roast” and matching, handmade cups from Motel a Miio. 19grams is known for its specialty coffee and helps anyone who wants to get to grips with the sweet and sour. Mantle products are also part of our morning routine. The Scandinavian skincare brand, whose name is a reference to the outermost layer of skin, promises to strengthen exactly that one with its formulas.

It’s still a surprise as to which products we will be giving away, but we can reveal this much: if snail slime is already an integral part of your skincare collection, this serum with its innovative ingredients is sure to get your attention. And if you’re still looking for the perfect handbag for the festive season, wait until our third giveaway… Together with Liebeskind, we’re giving away a “Franzis Crossbody” — the model has just launched and can be combined in many ways as a classic baguette bag. This bag is versatile and multifunctional, two features that apply to all Liebeskind models. The bag reflects the spirit of the zeitgeist while maintaining a timeless character. It’s a statement piece that can be combined with any look. To make sure you don’t miss any of the giveaways, follow us on Instagram and follow our feed posts. This Sunday (01.12.2024) we will open our first door. The winners will be picked randomly and contacted via DM — we’ll keep our fingers crossed for you!

Text: Robyn Steffen / Photos: Mantle, 19grams & Liebeskind

@ceeceeberlin 
@liebeskind_berlin
@mantle_skin
@19grams.coffee

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BAR ZENTRAL: WHERE LOCALS & INTERNATIONALS MEET FOR CLASSIC COCKTAILS WITH A MODERN TWIST
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BAR ZENTRAL: WHERE LOCALS & INTERNATIONALS MEET FOR CLASSIC COCKTAILS WITH A MODERN TWIST

Looking for a spot where exceptional cocktails meet a cozy, inviting atmosphere? Bar Zentral in West Berlin has you covered. Nestled under the S-Bahn in Charlottenburg, this iconic neighborhood spot owned by former Green Door bartenders, Torsten Bender and Sebastian Mathow, attracts international and locals alike with its playful classic cocktails with a modern twist. When you finally visit this bar, you’ll likely meet head bartender Emir Sombecki as he prepares cocktails for your drinking pleasure. Being that there are many superb cocktails to choose from, we suggest you order the Piñata, an elevated version of the classic Pina Colada. Be prepared to be blown away by this milk-clarified cocktail made with pineapple, three kinds of rum – Botucal Planas white rum and two Jamaican rums – served with absinthe coconut foam resulting in a creamy, textured drink with a tropical feel that will have you pretending that you’re in some hot far-flung island. Sticking with the tropical vibe, the menu consists of upscale variations of Daiquiris, as well as Negroni and Martini because you can never go wrong by ordering one of these. With an ever-revolving menu change (at least three times a year), be mindful that you’re on borrowed time to order the Piñata, so make plans to head to Bar Zentral as soon as possible.

Text: Yolanda Evans / Photos: Savannah van der Niet

Bar Zentral, Lotte-Lenya-Bogen 551, 10623 Berlin–Charlottenburg; map

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CELEBRATE ITALY YEAR-ROUND WITH PERONI — THREE BERLIN SPOTS FOR THOSE LONGING FOR AN ITALIAN VACATION
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CELEBRATE ITALY YEAR-ROUND WITH PERONI — THREE BERLIN SPOTS FOR THOSE LONGING FOR AN ITALIAN VACATION

It’s been too long since your last summer vacation in Italy, and the next is still too far away. Suppose you don’t want to miss Italian delicacies and delicious drinks despite the icy temperatures, ring in the vacation season any time of year with these three spots. One place that immediately transports me to Italy is the Centro Italia supermarket. Centro Italia is a family-run business importing food from all over Italy since 1968. The first Berlin stores opened in Marienfelde and Charlottenburg in 1999 and the third in Prenzlauer Berg in 2009. The Prenzlauer Berg store (in particular) is where I like to spend a few hours on the weekend, browsing through the huge selection of Italian products, taste testing at the fresh food counters, and taking a break in the trattoria with pasta from the daily menu or a filled panini. Of course, you can get a quick espresso to go or sit down at a trattoria table with a Peroni beer and watch the people ordering at the counter. The handwritten signs with the latest specials, the smell of freshly baked bread and aged Parma ham, and the staff who greet you in Italian: nowhere else does Berlin feel so much like Italy. At Pappa E Ciccia, you can also leave your everyday life behind and take a break with fresh pasta. Initially, they served lunch in Skalitzer Straße and sold Italian classics in a delicatessen. Now they offer fresh pasta and antipasti in the evening in Schwedter Straße.

If you crave classic Italian cuisine, you’ve come to the right place. At Torstraße you’ll meet an urban zeitgeist and plenty of elegance. Cecconi’s, located through the main entrance of Soho House, also specializes in Italian dishes, especially homemade pasta and fish dishes. An open kitchen with a wood-fired oven, white tablecloths, marble floors and red leather sofas provide the perfect backdrop for exquisite dishes: lobster spaghetti, deep-fried calamari, eggplant parmigiana and tonnarelli cacio & pepe. Peroni Nastro Azzurro beer, brewed according to the original recipe since 1963, ensures light-heartedness and ease during your tour around Berlin’s Italy. Berlin can’t offer warm sunshine and sun loungers on the beach at the moment, but you don’t have to miss delicious food, refreshing beer or Italian hospitality.

Text: Robyn Steffen / Photos: Robert Rieger, Sophie Doering

Peroni
Please drink responsibly.

Centro Italia, Greifswalder Str.80C, 10405 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map

Pappa E Ciccia, Schwedter Str.18, 10199 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map

Cecconi’s, Torstr.1, 10199 Berlin–Mitte; map

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@pappa_e_ciccia_berlin
@centro.italia

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