Berlin Stories | 18-25 July

Our latest updates for the week ahead.

Event: This Sunday 21 July, Refuge collaborates with Roland for a free-to-attend evening of piano and vocal performances. There will be piano performances from Rabia Yo and Franka, as well as an emotional vocal expression by Rûveyda. RSVP here.

Exhibition: ORIGINS by artist Felipe Lira features over 20 wood-cut and lino prints to acknowledge and celebrate the role of reggaeton music the world over. The show officially opens this Saturday 20 July from 18:00, at B23 Space, where there will be performances unique to the night.

Event: Tendersesh are hosting a sober rave, with the mission of building a more inclusive nightlife in the city. The party will take place at Aktionshaus on 10 August and is strictly alcohol and drug-free. More info here.

Event: A film screening and panel discussion on 'Witnessing a Collapsing Healthcare System in Gaza' takes places on 18 July at 19-22:00. The event is free and will be hosted at Spore Initiative.

Event: On Saturday 20 July, we will host a listening session at our new space at Niemetzstraße 1 to hear the results of the poetry and rap workshops hosted by Lilipad e.V. created by the participating children and young people. More info here.

Festival: Framed Festival will be taking off this weekend (19-28.07) in Wasserturm (Prenzlauer Berg), Berlin’s oldest water tower. The festival will see concerts, performances, workshops and poetry, using a diversity of mediums to connect the audience and artists. Full program here.

Oona: This Saturday on Weserstrasse we have radio shows from the likes of NM DJ, Riki Ross, Crisp Collective, Kidkanevil and Calamidades Lola, as well as a takeover from CURA Berlin.

Cover image courtesy of ORIGINS.