Berlin Stories | 8-15 August

Our latest updates for the week ahead.

Event: On the 23rd and 24th of August, leftist group Rote Hilfe e.V will celebrate “100 years of cross-current solidarity and standing together against state repression and political persecution.” There will be multi-faceted events in Berlin, at Rio-Reiser-Platz and SO36, with live performances, DJ sets and info stands.

Job opening: Spore Initiative are looking for an Operations Manager to start from January 2025. Applications are open until the end of October.

Event: On August 15th, at 7PM, Lama El Khatib and Sarah Zeryab host the first session of Concerning Revolution, an initiative that invites folks to gather around films, sounds, writings, and other formats. The first session features a screening of R21 AKA Restoring Solidarity by Mohanad Yaqubi. The screening will be followed by an open discussion moderated by the organizers. Find more info here.

Event: On August 10 from 7PM - late, we invite you to celebrate the start of Mixed Feelings 2: Still With Mixed Feelings at 90mil in Berlin. The event explores accessibility in the arts and follows on from our radio series last year. More info is available here. Oona: This weekend at Oona we welcome the Kangkiling crew for a Friday evening takeover of Afro beats and rhythms. On Saturday evening, it’s Fiestuki and Madre Mezcal time, while on Sunday we have an analogue live session courtesy of Afraid of Messages and Omen.

Job opening: Last call for our Accounts and Administrative Coordinator. Apply here!

Event: The Terminal is an ongoing 6-day, interactive exhibition taking place at Atelier Gardens. The remaining dates are August 10, 17, 24 and 31, where you can check out diverse, visual and performance-based artworks from migrant artists.

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Photo courtesy of Spore Initiative & Licht Kunst Licht AG.