05.11.2010 - 06.02.2011

Carsten Höller. Soma

Tue-Fr 10a.m.-6p.m., Sat 11a.m.-8p.m., Sun 11a.m.-6p.m.

The works by installation artist Carsten Höller often involve the visitor directly. His current exhibition at the Hamburger Bahnhof deals with the myth of Soma, a salutary drink from Nomads.

Hamburger Bahnhof - Museum für Gegenwart
Invalidenstraße 50/51, 10557 Berlin, Mitte

Organizer: SMB - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

06.11.2010 - 07.11.2010

16th Berlin Military Music Festival 2010

Sat 2p.m. + 8p.m.. Sun 2p.m.

Since 1995 the Militämusikfest (Military Music Festival) is annually celebrated. During a three-hour show the music corps from all over the world present a wide musical spectrum. Classical masterpieces, marshes and well known rock and pop hits are performed. In this spectacle uniformed musicians combine their musical abilities with impressive marsh choreographies and astonishing motion sequences - whilst playing music!

Max-Schmeling-Halle
Am Falkplatz/ Ecke Gaudystraße, 10437 Berlin, Pankow

Organizer: Bundeswehr-Selbsthilfewerk

16.11.2010 - 21.11.2010

26. Internationales Kurzfilmfestival Berlin - International Short Film Festival Berlin

The International Short Film Festival Berlin was founded in 1982 and is today Berlin's second largest international film festival. It showcases numerous competitions in all genres, from documentary to cartoons, and gives a fascinating insight into film tendencies of selected genres, countries and regions. A full programme includes workshops, discussions and parties. Most movies are shown in the cinema Babylon Mitte and Kino Passage in Berlin-Neukölln. The opening ceremony takes place in the Volksbühne theatre. The complete program is about to appear in autumn.

Verschiedene Orte
Berlin

Organizer: Interfilm Berlin Management GmbH

22.11.2010 - 31.12.2010

Christmas Magic at Gendarmenmarkt

Sun-Thu 11a.m.-10p.m., Fri+Sat 11a.m.-11p.m.

An atmospheric backdrop guarantees a wonderful experience at a Christmas market in one of the most beautiful squares in the city Insights into old handicrafts such as flax embroidery are offered at the Gendarmenmarkt. Wood carvers and stonemasons present their work. Jugglers, acrobats, fire artists, dance groups, choirs, Berlin classical, jazz and Gospel ensembles, as well as internationally famous artists, also ensure a varied show programme on all 38 market days. Alongside the exhibitors’ wares, culinary temptations from top cooks also promise “Christmas spirit”. But if you want to experience this discerning programme or visit the handicrafts tent you’ll have to pay to get in (€ 1.00, children up to 12 free). 24.12.: 11.00-18.00, public holidays: 11 a.m.- 10 p.m., New Years Eve: 11 a.m.-1 a.m.

Gendarmenmarkt
10117 Berlin, Mitte

Organizer: Helmut Russ

22.11.2010 - 02.01.2011

Christmas Market at Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche

Sun-Thu 11a.m.-9p.m., Fri-Sat 11a.m.-10p.m.

Every year during Advent it smells of roasted almonds, hot cocoa and mulled wine around the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Because that’s when more than 170 craft and Christmas market stands are set up around the historical church in the centre of City West. Christmas fairy lights surround the elaborately decorated Breitscheidplatz. The right present for everyone – no empty promise here. You’ll find everything here, from Christmas decorations and ornaments to toys and delicate accessories. And refreshments are also taken care of: the range extends from cocoa, mulled wine and punch, plus glazed fruit up to grilled sausages. More than two million visitors enjoy the Christmas atmosphere around the 20 metre high Christmas tree every year.

Breitscheidplatz
Breitscheidplatz, 10789 Berlin, Charlottenburg

Organizer: Schausteller Verband Berlin e.V.

24.11.2010 - 23.12.2010

Spandau Christmas market

Sun-Thu 11a.m.-8p.m., Fri 11a.m.-9p.m., Sa 11a.m.-10p.m.

Berlin’s largest Christmas market takes place in the Spandau Old Town, casting a spell on the historic backdrop with pre-Christmas lustre. An unmistakeable Advent landscape comes into being here every day during Advent. 250 stands during the week and 400 at weekends and the stage programme (including a Christmas rock concert on Fridays from 6 pm) ensure multi-facetted entertainment. Highlights are a Christmas crib with living animals on Reformationsplatz, the St. Nikolai Christmas Garden and crafts and design at the historic crafts market on Reformationsplatz – where a medieval plague procession also takes place every Wednesday. There is a special range for children and families around the St. Nikolai church.

Altstadt Spandau
13597 Berlin, Spandau

Organizer: Partner für Spandau - Gesellschaft für Bezirksmarketing mbH