Peak open-air cinema right now. Freiluftkino Kreuzberg (in the Kunstquartier Bethanien courtyard) and Friedrichshain (in Volkspark Friedrichshain) both run nightly cult classics and English-language films under the stars. Films usually start at dusk (~21:30). Bring a blanket – it cools down by the trees.
Peak open-air cinema right now. Freiluftkino Kreuzberg (in the Kunstquartier Bethanien courtyard) and Friedrichshain (in Volkspark Friedrichshain) both run nightly cult classics and English-language films under the stars. Films usually start at dusk (~21:30). Bring a blanket – it cools down by the trees.
One of the nicest summer things in the city is back. Classic Open Air turns the Gendarmenmarkt into an open-air concert hall, 9–14 July:
Seated and ticketed, from ~€64.50. The orchestral opening night usually goes first.
Well. That was rough. Germany lost a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time ever, going down to Paraguay 1-1 (3-4 on pens) in the Round of 32. Four-time champions, out in the last 32.
Havertz cancelled out Enciso's first-half header, then a Jonathan Tah header was controversially ruled out by VAR in extra time, and then the shootout happened. Havertz, Woltemade and Tah all missed. Brutal.
Well. That was rough. Germany lost a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time ever, going down to Paraguay 1-1 (3-4 on pens) in the Round of 32. Four-time champions, out in the last 32.
Havertz cancelled out Enciso's first-half header, then a Jonathan Tah header was controversially ruled out by VAR in extra time, and then the shootout happened. Havertz, Woltemade and Tah all missed. Brutal.
Stacked week at the stadiums and open-air stages:
Tuesday's a tough call if you like both Nick Cave and the Pixies – they overlap
Stacked week at the stadiums and open-air stages:
Tuesday's a tough call if you like both Nick Cave and the Pixies – they overlap
For anyone in Berlin trying to meet people and practise German, there's a weekly language exchange every Tuesday, 19:00, at Travolta Bar in Kreuzberg (Wiener Str. 14b, U1 Görlitzer Bahnhof). Separate tables for English and German, all levels, no sign-up needed.
One of the easier ways to meet people here that isn't a club or an app
Stacked week at the stadiums and open-air stages:
Tuesday's a tough call if you like both Nick Cave and the Pixies – they overlap
Stacked week at the stadiums and open-air stages:
Tuesday's a tough call if you like both Nick Cave and the Pixies – they overlap
Decent weekend if you're around in Berlin:
Kreuzberg Festival:
Final day today, 12:00–20:00 at Viktoriapark. Three stages of open-air music, 100+ stalls, and street food. Free.
Tag der Architektur:
80+ recently finished buildings and architecture offices open their doors to the public. Rare chance to see inside places normally closed. Free.
Also: Restaurant Week and the Schloss Bellevue open days both end today if either's on your list.
What's everyone doing?
Germany topped Group E despite the Ecuador loss, so they're into the knockouts. First match: Monday 29 June, 22:30 vs Paraguay.
One heads-up—Olympiastadion isn't showing it (Bruno Mars is on Sunday and Monday).
The usual best spots are the beer gardens and indoor bar screens around Friedrichshain (Revaler Str.), Neukölln and Kreuzberg. It's a late kickoff and still warm, so an indoor or shaded screen probably beats a packed terrace.
Where's everyone planning to watch? Drop your go-to spots.
Sunday, 21 June, from 16:00 to 22:00, the whole city becomes a stage. Free entry (as the news mentions), all neighbourhoods.
Best spots to check out:
After 22:00, the party moves indoors – 30+ clubs and bars keep going (Fête de la Nuit).
Full programme & stage map: fetedelamusique.de/en/programme/
Anyone else planning to go?
Was browsing the internet this week and found a few prices that seemed too good not to share with the group:
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🎧 Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 — Buy for €119.90 · save €100 · -45%
🎧 Bose QuietComfort Ultra — Buy for €279 · save €121 · -30%
⌚ Apple Watch SE 2024 44mm — Buy for €189 · save €60 · -24%
📷 GoPro HERO 13 Black — Buy for €359 · save €91 · -20%
💻 HP OmniBook 5 OLED — Buy for €699 · save €300 · -30%
The LG OLED saving €2,000 is the one that caught my eye. Anyone else spotted good deals this week?
Was browsing the internet this week and found a few prices that seemed too good not to share with the group:
📺 LG OLED 65" C5 evo — Buy for €1,199 · save €2,000 · -62%
🎧 Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 — Buy for €119.90 · save €100 · -45%
🎧 Bose QuietComfort Ultra — Buy for €279 · save €121 · -30%
⌚ Apple Watch SE 2024 44mm — Buy for €189 · save €60 · -24%
📷 GoPro HERO 13 Black — Buy for €359 · save €91 · -20%
💻 HP OmniBook 5 OLED — Buy for €699 · save €300 · -30%
The LG OLED saving €2,000 is the one that caught my eye. Anyone else spotted good deals this week?
For anyone deciding where to work after graduation.
Veterinarians are on New Zealand's Green List Tier 1. That means:
1- Apply for permanent residency immediately with a job offer
2- No two-year work visa first
3- Employers can hire you without advertising the role
4- Must be under 56 at application
5- VCNZ registration takes 4–8 weeks
Strongest demand: large animal and rural mixed practice.
Always verify at immigration.govt.nz before making plans.
For anyone deciding where to work after graduation.
Veterinarians are on New Zealand's Green List Tier 1. That means:
1- Apply for permanent residency immediately with a job offer
2- No two-year work visa first
3- Employers can hire you without advertising the role
4- Must be under 56 at application
5- VCNZ registration takes 4–8 weeks
Strongest demand: large animal and rural mixed practice.
Always verify at immigration.govt.nz before making plans.
For anyone deciding where to work after graduation.
Veterinarians are on New Zealand's Green List Tier 1. That means:
1- Apply for permanent residency immediately with a job offer
2- No two-year work visa first
3- Employers can hire you without advertising the role
4- Must be under 56 at application
5- VCNZ registration takes 4–8 weeks
Strongest demand: large animal and rural mixed practice.
Always verify at immigration.govt.nz before making plans.
Thu 28 — Berlin Design Week opens, Macherei, Kreuzberg. Free.
Sat 30 — Metallica, Olympiastadion, 17:30. artspring final day, 300+ studios, free. Parkrun 09:00.
Sun 31 — Mauerpark flea market 09:00. artspring last chance.