Berlin Stories | 23-30 October

Our latest updates for the week ahead.

Donations: Camp Tegel needs donations. The Berlin refugee camp has around 5000 people living under inhumane conditions and suffering from cruel treatment. To support them, you can drop off clothes in good condition, children’s toys and new unused underwear to Kurdisches Zentrum e.V. in Dresdener Straße 8 on 29 October from 16-20:00.

Petition: The petition by Deutscher Bühnenverein Landesverband Berlin is gathering signatures to combat planned budget cuts to the state's cultural sector. Many cultural institutions and organisations as well as independent project-based initiatives and freelancers rely on governmental funding. These drastic cuts planned for 2025 and 2026 would affect many people.

Album Release: On 25 October artist and composer Nour Sokhon launches the audiovisual performance and album “Beirut Birds” at Savvy Contemporary. The record is a sonic memory capsule exploring stories of migration and displacement in Lebanon. Proceeds from the digital sales go to Haven for Artists supporting displaced families on the ground in Lebanon.

Concert: Lagkam Label bring Cameroonian rapper General Valsero to Berlin. The artist is known for his raw and political lyrics and will perform on 25 October at Panke Club. The event is hosted by Leila Ey, who will warm up the stage with a rap performance.

Panel: Pa_Allies are hosting a discussion on German Media’s Role in Dehumanization During Genocide on 31 October. The event starts at 18:00 and takes place at bUm – Space for Solidarity and Community. Speakers include journalists Hebh Jamal, Karim Natour and Abir Kopty.

Exhibition and Runway Show: Queer Skin is a multidisciplinary exhibition and runway show celebrating the diversity of bodies. Hosted by Kottilesben and Pink Dot, the event displays photography and paintings as well as performance art and music. It takes place on 26 October from 16:00 at NÅPOLEON KOMPLEX.

Filmfestival: Ake Dikhea? The International Festival for Romani Film Ake Dikhea? still runs until 27 October. In its 8th edition, the Berliner festival curates screenings of Romani cinema and hosts panel talks and networking events. Check out the full programme here.

Event and Fundraiser: The multidisciplinary artist GodXXX Noirphiles is leaving Berlin and organises a goodbye event and fundraiser. GodXXX Noirphiles is an integral part of the QTBIPOC platform House of Living Colors and has contributed to developing community since 2016. The event takes place on 24 October at Kantine am Berghain and gathers a line-up of interdisciplinary local artists.

Oona Bar: Saturday on Weserstraße sees Bubble World crew back in action, led by Christa Belle with Rami Abi Rafi going b2b alongside Chloe Lula a choice highlight.