Berlin Weekend Spring 2023
Friday, February 3, 2023 – Sunday, February 5, 2023Berlin, Germany
Friday, February 3
Trial & Error: Cultural Laboratory Visit and DIY Workshop
1:50pm, Trial & Error in Neukölln, Braunschweiger Str. 80, 12055 Berlin.
Tour & Workshop led by BCB Civic Engagement
We’re going to visit “Trial & Error“, an NGO / cultural laboratory in Berlin Neukölln where you can learn about and explore creative activism, DIY, upcycling, urban gardening, and solidarity economy. Not just a place to swap clothes and books etc, Trial & Error also swaps skills, knowledge and space in exchange for people’s time, willingness to learn and creativity. They offer an array of workshops using a diverse range of materials- all found, dumpster-dived and rescued from a sad ending – and then transformed into a new funky life. We‘ll get an introduction to their work and participate in a DIY workshop. Interested students are asked to RSVP to [email protected].
History of Jazz (From Swing to RnB)
5:00-7:00pm, The Factory
Workshop led by Yensen P. S. LeBeau
In this event, learn some easy music theory and some music history surrounding jazz! Beginning with swing music in the early 20th century, we'll learn what it means for a beat to be "swung" as well as general theory surrounding how this type of music later developed into genres like bebop jazz, the foundation of funk music! From there we will see how this changes into modern music genres like hiphop and RnB. All along the way there will be examples in music you may know, and music you may not. Snacks and drinks will be provided, just bring an attitude ready to learn and have a good ol' groovy time.
Saturday, February 4
Memorial of the Socialists
12:00-3:00, meet at the entrance to the Zentralfriedhof Friedrichsfelde/Gedenkstätte der Sozialisten
Tour led by Frances Grimm
This tour invites all students new and old to visit the final resting place of the leaders of Berlin's November Revolution (Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht) and other famous German socialists. We will discuss the exciting history of the German Revolution of 1918-1919 that followed the end of World War I, as well as read some of Luxemburg's most famous writings. The Friedrichsfelde cemetery in Lichtenberg is also in a quiet neighborhood, separate from the busy (and sometimes overwhelming!) center of Berlin. So, if you are looking for an excursion that will take you away from the city for a bit, this is a great choice.
Sunset Hike at Drachenberg Viewpoint
2:45-7:00pm, meet at W15 Cafe
Hike led by Muhammed Sayed
A hike through the Grunewald forest up to the Drachenberg viewpoint. From which all of Berlin and the surrounding area can be seen. Done at sunset you will see the sun set next to the old American radar base, and see the moon rise over Berlin. Possibly getting to see people para gliding off the look out. Bring some warm clothes, a blanket, some tea and see the city from above!
Sunday, February 5
Visit to the temporary exhibition of the German Historical Museum
*UPDATED* 3:00pm, meet at the German Historical Museum
Visit led by Zoltan Helmich
We are going to visit the temporary exhibition ROADS NOT TAKEN. OR: THINGS COULD HAVE TURNED OUT DIFFERENTLY. GERMAN CAESURAS 1989–1848 in the Pei-Bau of the German Historical Museum. This unusual exhibition uses 14 events in German history to show what other possible courses of history were also laid out in these decisive, often dramatic turning points.
Women's Football Match: Turbine Potsdam vs. Bayern München
12:00-3:00pm, RSVP for meeting point
Event led by Atticus Kleen
Women's football around the world has seen a huge rise in popularity in the past few years. Come join me and get a taste of local women's football as Turbine Potsdam, historically one of the most successful women's football teams in Germany, take on Bayern München, currently one of the best teams in the world.
The match is on Sunday, February 5th at 1pm at Karl-Liebknecht-Stadion in Potsdam. The first 15 students to RSVP can have their tickets subsidized by BCB and pay 5€, otherwise tickets are 9€. If you are interested in attending, please email Atticus ([email protected]) to RSVP and get more info regarding meeting time and transportation to the match. Please RSVP by Friday, February 3rd.