The Weekend Playbook: A booze fest, some sweet indie flicks & some insane magic

Berlin Event of the Week This weekend, gin, vodka & schnapps take over Markthalle Neun for Destille 2013 Craft Spirits Festival incl. a G&T tasting bar, craft spirits market & opening party Thursday night. Get all the high-proof info here

Friday, November 22nd: Pepe Berlin’s techno scene w/ the legendary Dave Clarke & DJs from Berghain’s Ostgut Ton label, plus a live video installation from Pussycrew, all over at Stattbad tonight. All the info’s here Continue Reading

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Friday, November 22nd: Get a (probably first) taste of Ghana cuisine & mingle w/ complete strangers at the Beggars Banquet tonight. The menu, thanks to Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen, features tongue-immolating Scotch bonnet salsa, yam chips & grilled tilapia, plus tons more. Info & RSVP deets here

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Saturday, November 23rd: Catch the finale of Raindance, Europe’s biggest indie film fest, at Katerholzig tonight, incl. an after-party w/ Jameson whiskey. More info & the complete schedule over on their site.

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Saturday, November 23rd: Catch the Strange Magic fest -- focused on magic & illusions (duh) -- with a party at Sophiensaele’s canteen tonight. Admission’s free & you’re guaranteed to see something pretty freaking bananas. More info about that strangeness here.

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Sunday, November 24th: Journelles is back for their second flohmarkt at Voo Store w/ vintage & designer garb, music from iamkimkong, plus waffles & coffee from Companion Coffee. More info here