The Weekend Playbook: Hilarious Brit comedy, and a Christmas market with DJs and massage chairs

Berlin Event of the Week
It’s the first week in December, which not only means the shops will be open on Sunday (which is kind of a big deal in itself), but there’s also more Christmas market madness/drinking to explore. The city’s all-around best, Neukölln’s Alt-Rixdorfer Weihnachtsmarkt, runs for just three days this w/end, and the awesome shopping of the Christmas Rodeo also kicks off Friday.

East London

Friday, December 6th: It’s comedy night at British pub East London tonight. There’ll be bangers & mash, and probably jokes about the word “bangers” w/ British expat Dharmander Singh. RSVP & get tickets here Continue Reading

Voodoo Market

Saturday, December 7th: Urban Spree’s Voodoo Market is today w/ an Xmas bent -- along w/ clothes, art, music & vintage goods on sale, you’ll find plenty of food, drinks, DJs & a tattoo artist and hairdresser on site to give you some semi-permanent memories. Check out the info here before heading out

PLATOON KUNSTHALLE

Saturday, December 7th: Fashionistas and vintage couture take over Platoon Kunsthalle tonight for the monthly event Wardrobe, a nighttime bargain-laden duds market. There’ll also be DJs, drinks & freaking massage chairs. Get the deets here

FluxBau

Sunday, December 8th: Celebrate the second Advent Sunday at FluxBau w/ a Christmas party by local bloggers Mit Vergnügen. Along w/ music from the likes of Leslie Clio, The Majority Says & Malky, there’s some legit Christmas kitsch w/ story readings, mulled wine, and homemade cookies. Get the info right here