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2018

Tips 29.03 – 09.04

Regardless of the ways you intend to manifest indulgence this coming holiday, we strongly suggest to mind some food for thought, too. Our tips include a variety of stimuli: exhibition openings, closings, readings, lectures & talks, plus an...read more

2017

Tips 29.12 - 08.01

Take a scroll through our final & first tips of the year! For the last weekend of 2017 we recommend: Friday night out at Blank and/or Säule, easy Saturday afternoon with books & arts, pamperings and treats and champagne toasts all Sunday...read more

2016

Music Tips 05.07 - 18.07

Attending massive festivals at obscure locations seems less attractive when there are so many options just a few UBahn stops away from home. Our favorite venues in town have some great events coming up - scroll down for more info, and keep an eye...read more

Music Tips 09.06 - 20.06

Beginning of summer translates into a fierce party season. Concerts are plenty and exciting; scroll through our two-week almost-summer best-of list, and stay tuned for the free tickets – here & here . THURSDAY 09.06 20.00 Marissa Nadler +...read more

Music Tips 25.05 - 06.06

From a burlesque techno soiree, to a washing machine gig, to an indie block party; all weird areas are covered in our newest biweekly tips. Stay tuned for the goodies -- ticket giveaway coming up! THURSDAY 26.05 22.00 The House of Red Doors #3 @...read more

Music Tips 17.03 - 27.03

It's Spring break season! In case you prefer to spend this lovely time of the year in Berlin, here are the top not-to-be-missed music events. And no need to worry about the Easter weekend; the best things are happening when you least expect it. PS...read more

Music Tips 02.02 - 15.02

Looking at the concert list for the next two weeks makes us giggle like little girls. After one more week of CTM events, the month continues festively with great shows day after day. The downside: you might hear us repeating "sold-out" far too...read more

2015

Music Tips 15.05 - 26.05

Dial M for Myriad Mindblowing Musical Marvels in May! (...and Maybe even some G spots — go win them here ) FRIDAY 15.05 21.00 Trinity of Music @ Roter Salon WHY: A trinity of projects by visual artists with international renown, who make music to...read more

Music Tips 17.02 - 01.03

Bird song is our favorite tune lately, especially in the afternoon while the sun kisses the cold pavement and makes little squinting eyes shed joyful tears. Soon we will be blasting Vivaldi's "Spring" with all windows wide open, and start...read more

Music Tips 03.02 - 16.02

Keepin' it loud in the next two weeks with post-punk delicacies, wasted dreamy hipsters, genre-transcending hybrids, black-veiled spiritual droners and candy-coated noise rockers. Cross your fingers for some free tickets (try and get them here )...read more

Music Tips 22.01 - 03.02

Music-wise, in the next two weeks, CTM Festival will clearly steal the attention as the highlight (of the year?) in Berlin (and worldwide?). Beyond the festival program, there are few more very special gigs not-to-be-missed. To support our „attend...read more

2014

Music Tips 09.12 - 22.12

Christmas screams in our ears everywhere we go, and everyone seems to be slowing down with happenings while having a kick out of jingle bell jazz at fairs and markets. But worry not; our slightly starved pre-holiday list is going to grow stronger...read more

Music Tips 13.11 - 24.11

Welcome to the first ever Bpigs all-music-guide! Here we lay all the shiniest pearls of the Berlin music calender - our favorite upcoming gigs, parties & festivals, freshly listed every two weeks. What's in it for you, besides a concise...read more

Tips 22.10 - 25.10

The fallen leaves and cosy autumn colors should warn the bear in you that now is the time to go out and pile up the instagram snaps. Time to cuddle up and hibernate is soon, and you will be more than happy to slide through your photo stack when...read more

Tips 13.02 - 16.02

This week's schedule is particularly busy on Valentine's day even in the anti-conventional world of art. From "One Night Stand" to a three-day (af)fair, there will be plenty of special happenings for every (art) lover's taste. To the more...read more

2013

What Did I (Not) Miss: Berlin Art Week, Part 1

Marisa Favretto / Yudi Noor - Recognize Set In Free Edge @ Galerie Christian Ehrentraut After the main opening on Auguststrasse, I got the impression that I will have to queue to see any show during BAW. Fortunately, people are more into the word...read more

What Did I Miss/ What Did I Not Miss 20.05-24.05

MONDAY 20.05 RUIN Martin Eder @ Volksbühne THURSDAY 23.05 Berlin.Status.2 @ Künstlerhaus Bethanien Kunstlerhaus Bethanien looked like the hippest bar on a Saturday evening. It was impossible to navigate through the space so crowded, and you...read more

2012

Why I Like Tourists

The only other word that is pronounced with the same eye rolling, self explaining disgust and dot dot dots besides “Artists!...“ is without a doubt the word: “Tourists!...“ As we spend these last summer weeks in what resembles the mood in a...read more