Berlin Stories | 21 November - 05 December

Our latest updates for the week ahead.

“Freedom To Run” Film Screening

We are hosting a film screening of Freedom to Run. The documentary film follows runners from Palestine and Scotland as they support each other in running the Palestinian and Edinburgh Marathons. The screening begins at 19:30 and will be followed by a Zoom Q&A with the filmmakers. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Sonic Interventions Album Release Show

The Sonic Interventions grassroots jazz collective is releasing their debut vinyl, Do You Remember?. After numerous performances in Berlin over the past few years, the band has become a cornerstone of the local jazz scene. Fusing spiritual jazz, house, desert blues as well as Latin and hip-hop influence, the new record serves as a testament to the transformative power of art. On 23 November, the band will celebrate their album release with a show at 90mil, starting at 19:00.

Demo: RESIST by any means necessary

25 November marks the International Day for the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence. Pa Allies and Alliance of International Feminists are calling for a protest to honour those who have fought and are fighting against oppression and for justice and liberation. Under the slogan “RESIST: by any means necessary”, they invite everyone to show solidarity with struggles from Palestine to Congo and Sudan. Join the demonstration on 25 November at 18:00 at Oranienplatz.  

Astral VIP, ZF001, and SHUSH compilation releases

Astral VIP, Zuflucht and SHUSH are releasing compilations. Astral VIP’s album features a selection of modern dance music-inspired tracks, available on CD as an homage to dance music mixtapes. The proceeds will be donated to 3EZWA Legal Fund, which provides financial support to those facing legal fees due to participation in protests in solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon. Zuflucht’s ZF001 – Gaza Solidarity Fundraiser Vol. 1 presents a wide range of electronic music, from ambient sounds to house, and is fundraising for Save the Children. Lastly, Shush Dance is releasing their debut compilation SHUSH Vol. 1. The six-track album includes contributions from artists working across a broad spectrum of genres.

Decolonoize concert and poetry reading

Decolonoize Berlin, a space dedicated to alternative BIPoC culture and noise music, is presenting a live performance by the anti-imperialist centraka punk band Berîtan. The event takes place 27 November, starting 19:00 at Schokoladen. Before the concert, the collective will host a talk about their work and experiences within Berlin’s cultural landscape. The event also features a poetry reading by Anita Nguyen and Bodi.

Unframe Festival

Unframe Festival will take place from 22-24 November at Oyoun. The socialist culture event presents lectures, live music, and film screenings focused on political education and sociological questions, blended with culture and arts. In addition, there will be food and a bazaar.

Queer Analog Darkroom fundraiser and get-together

The Queer Analog Darkroom collective is hosting a get-together for queers and allies on 27 November, starting at 18:00. The event will take place at Torte Bar and feature a line-up of several DJs. Proceeds from the evening will go toward keeping the darkroom accessible and supporting the Hometax Sudan collective who are addressing urgent humanitarian needs on the ground in Sudan.