07.05.2009 - 03.10.2010

20 Years Fall of the Berlin Wall: Peaceful Revolution

The Robert Havemann Society presents an open-air exhibition to remember and honour the 20th anniversary of the peaceful revolution and the incidents of 1989/90 in Germany. Twenty years ago the Peaceful Revolution in East Germany culminated in the fall of the Berlin Wall and changed the course of history. This exhibition at Alexanderplatz has bilingual information panels (in English and German), photographs, original objects as well as video and audio stations examining the far-reaching impact of the East German freedom movement. The exhibition is free of charge and open round the clock, with an additional Information Pavilion only open during the day.

Alexanderplatz
10178 Berlin, Mitte

Organizer: Robert-Havemann-Gesellschaft e. V.

19.05.2010 - 24.10.2010

Vodou. Art and Cult from Haiti

Tue-Fr 10a.m.-6p.m., Sat/Sun 11a.m.-6p.m.

Presenting about 350 objects for the first time, this exhibition gives a comprehensive insight into the world of vodou. The focus is on the Bizango, a vodou secret society whose objects were only to be seen by initiated members in Haiti, and thus hitherto concealed from any broader public.The expression ‘vodou' is understood as those religious practices, which are widespread in West Africa and were brought to America by African slaves. These practices form the basis of Afro-American religions, which were influenced by elements of Catholicism and indigenous beliefs. ; flags, life-size sculptures of Vodou-gods, large mirrors and many more objects are on display.

Ethnologisches Museum
Lansstraße 8, 14195 Berlin, Zehlendorf

Organizer: SMB - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

25.06.2010 - 24.10.2010

Castles and Power

daily 10a.m-6p.m

500 exhibits highlight the images and living conditions of medieval castles, thereunder architectural pieces and models, documents, texts and pictures as well as arms and armatures and finally works of art and findings from archeological excavation.

Deutsches Historisches Museum
Unter den Linden 2, 10117 Berlin, Mitte

Organizer: DHM - Deutsches Historisches Museum

01.07.2010 - 10.10.2010

Teotihuacan. Mexico's mysterious city of pyramids

daily 9a.m.-10p.m.

More than 450 archeological objects illustrate the culture of the Mexican city of pyramids Teotichuacan.

Martin-Gropius-Bau
Niederkirchnerstr. 7, 10963 Berlin, Kreuzberg

Organizer: Berliner Festspiele

04.07.2010 - 12.09.2010

15. Köpenicker Blues & Jazzfestival "Jazz in Town"

True to the motto "Jazz in Town" the atrium of Köpenick's 100-year-old city hall is transformed into the scenery of the 15th Köpenicker Blues & Jazz Festival. From 5th June to 12th September a total of 300 artists from 14 nations demonstrate their musical talent. Among the international artists are Jon Secada and Curtis Stigers from the USA as well as the African and Wahlberlinerin Jocelyn B. Smith.

Rathaus Köpenick(historischer Rathaushof/ Ratskeller)
Alt-Köpenick 21, Berlin, Köpenick

Organizer: Jazz in Town Veranstaltungs GbR

13.08.2010 - 12.09.2010

Die Nächte des Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is one of the most important festivities in the year for all Muslims. The “Nächte des Ramadan” (nights of Ramadan) have the ambition to familiarize non-Muslims with this foreign culture. For the third time now Muslims and non-Muslims can celebrate Ramadan together on the Museum Island, in the Heimathafen Neukölln und in the Kulturbrauerei. The cultural festival includes concerts, films, readings, dance and culinary delights from Morocco to Turkey and from Syria to China, which give an insight into different cultures in which Muslims are at home. The summer motto for free and outside applies to many of these activities.

Diverse Veranstaltungsorte/ miscellaneous venues in Berlin

Organizer: SMB - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

02.09.2010 - 21.09.2010

musikfest berlin 10

The music festival Musikfest Berlin traditionally opens the new concert season in Berlin. The international orchestra festival this year presents 37 renowned soloists and 27 high-class ensembles, choirs and orchestras. The 20 festival days take place in the Philharmonie and Kammermusiksaal of the Philharmonie, the Parochialkirche, the Gethsemanekirche and the Konzerthaus Berlin at Gendarmenmarkt. All together, 24 concerts with more than 60 works of ca. 25 composers will be performed. A thematic emphasis is on the works by French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez and Italian composer Luciano Berio. Besides, works by Strawinsky, Bartók, Prokofjew, Ravel and many others are on programme.

Philharmonie, Haus der Berliner Festspiele u.a.
Berlin

Organizer: Berliner Festspiele / Stiftung Berliner Philharmoniker

03.09.2010 - 08.09.2010

IFA

Consumer electronics unlimited. Information: www1.messe-berlin.de/vip8_1/website/Internet/Internet/www.ifa-berlin/b2c/index.html

Messegelände
Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin, Charlottenburg

Organizer: Messe Berlin GmbH

06.09.2010 - 12.09.2010

Berlin Music Week

The Berlin Music Week that has its premiere this year makes Berlin rotate around all but music for seven days. The festival consists of four different parts: A congress on the central questions of the music industry: all2gethernow, the market place and industry meeting: Popkomm, the open air music event : Berlin Festival and the club event: Berliner Clubnacht (Berlin club night). One focus lies on the Flughafen Tempelhof (Tempelhof Airport), where the Popkomm, the all2gethernow and the Berlin Clubnacht take place. Apart from this the whole city becomes a stage for the trends of tomorrow from different genres.

Diverse Veranstaltungsorte/ miscellaneous venues in Berlin

Organizer: diverse Veranstalter/ miscellaneous organisers

08.09.2010 - 10.09.2010

Popkomm - The International Music Business Market

Information: www1.messe-berlin.de/vip8_1/website/Internet/Internet/www.popkomm/deutsch/index.html

Flughafen Tempelhof
Platz der Luftbrücke , 12099 Berlin, Tempelhof

Organizer: Popkomm GmbH