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What are you two into?

Date ideas in Berlin you probably haven't tried.

Into politics? Try these

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cinema
Christoph Schlingensief Geburtstags-Special Ausländer raus!Schlingensiefs Container
Sat, 24 Oct, 18:30 Lichtblick Prenzlauer Berg Price: Budget
A sharp, provocative documentary on migration and television, good for a pair who like to argue afterwards.
Matches: Politics
talk & lecture
Streitraum: »Prinzip Hoffnung oder: das (Un-)Mögliche denken«
Sun, 25 Oct, 12:00
A thought-provoking talk to discuss afterwards, though this one is already sold out.
Matches: Politics
talk & lecture
Gegenmacht: #1 Schluss mit Transparenz? Das Informationsfreiheitsgesetz in Gefahr
Tue, 27 Oct, 19:00 HAU1 Kreuzberg
A talking-point evening for two people who enjoy debating current politics over a drink afterwards.
Matches: Politics
theatre
DIE HEXEN VON BERNAU
Wed, 28 Oct, 19:30 more dates Theater im Palais Mitte Price: Mid-range
A serious, thought-provoking staged piece about historical injustice, better suited to conversation afterwards than a light night.
Matches: Politics
talk & lecture
Diskurs in der Philharmonie: »Wie lange steht die »Brandmauer« noch?« – Clara von Nathusius, Julia Reuschenbach, Christiane Florin
Thu, 29 Oct, 20:00 Philharmonie Berlin Tiergarten Price: Budget
A German-language debate for two who enjoy talking through current issues afterwards.
Matches: Politics
talk & lecture
Der radioeins-Kommentatoren-Talk im TIPI AM KANZLERAMT - Mit radioeins-Moderator Marco Seiffert
Sun, 1 Nov, 12:00 more dates Tipi am Kanzleramt Tiergarten Price: Mid-range
Lively current-affairs discussion that gives you plenty to argue about over a drink afterwards.
Matches: Politics
talk & lecture
Büro der öffentlichen Sache
Wed, 4 Nov, 19:00 more dates Akademie der Künste Mitte
A political discussion with a well-known speaker, with plenty to talk about afterwards.
Matches: Politics
talk & lecture
Elefantenrunde - Podcast mit Hajo Schumacher & Frank Stauss
Sun, 8 Nov, 12:00 Die Stachelschweine Charlottenburg Price: Mid-range
A witty live political discussion, good for two people who enjoy debating current affairs over an evening out.
Matches: Politics
talk & lecture
Elefantenrunde - Podcast mit Hajo Schumacher & Frank Stauss. Zu Gast: Bundeskanzler a.D. Olaf Scholz.
Sun, 8 Nov, 12:00 Die Stachelschweine Charlottenburg Price: Mid-range
A live political conversation with a well-known guest, good for two people who like talking about the news.
Matches: Politics
cinema
DIE MÖLLNER BRIEFE
Sun, 8 Nov, 15:00 Il Kino Neukölln Price: Budget
A serious, moving documentary best suited to a date that welcomes deep conversation afterwards.
Matches: Politics
talk & lecture
ZEIT-Recherchen: War Opa ein Nazi?
Mon, 9 Nov, 20:00–21:30 Neues Haus Mitte Price: Mid-range
A serious topic that can lead to a thoughtful conversation over a drink afterwards.
Matches: Politics
cinema
Jetzt leben – Juden in Berlin
Sat, 14 Nov, 18:00 more dates Zeughauskino Mitte Price: Budget
A slow, reflective documentary that suits a couple happy to sit with serious themes and talk after.
Matches: Politics
talk & lecture
Streit ums Politische: »Die gekränkte Linke«
Fri, 20 Nov, 19:30
Lively debate material that can spark a conversation between the two of you.
Matches: Politics
theatre
Simone Dede Ayivi & Kompliz*innen: Schwarze Leute – Reclaiming Memories
Wed, 25 Nov, 19:00 more dates Sophiensæle Mitte Price: Mid-range
Heavy subject matter, but a serious shared experience for a couple who like to talk about history and society.
Matches: Politics
cinema
Papierové hlavy
Sun, 29 Nov, 17:00 Zeughauskino Mitte Price: Budget
A heavy, serious documentary that suits talking afterwards more than light company.
Matches: Politics
talk & lecture
Die Zukunft der Freiheit
Mon, 30 Nov, 19:30 Literarisches Colloquium Berlin Wannsee
A thoughtful discussion that leaves you with ideas to debate over dinner.
Matches: Politics
cinema
Heia Safari. Die Legende von der deutschen Kolonialidylle in Afrika
Sat, 5 Dec, 18:00 Zeughauskino Mitte Price: Budget
A historical documentary that gives you plenty to talk about afterwards.
Matches: Politics
talk & lecture
MISSVERSTEHEN SIE MICH RICHTIG – Thomas Hermanns zu Gast bei Kevin Kühnert
Sun, 6 Dec, 14:00 Kabarett-Theater Distel Mitte Price: Mid-range
A sharp, funny conversation between two public figures to watch together on a Sunday afternoon.
Matches: Politics
talk & lecture
MISSVERSTEHEN SIE MICH RICHTIG: Paul Ronzheimer zu Gast bei Ulrike Herrmann
Sun, 6 Dec, 18:00 Kabarett-Theater Distel Mitte Price: Mid-range
A lively talk about war, media and power, good for a shared evening of ideas.
Matches: Politics
guided tour
Bilderkeller
Wed, 9 Dec, 17:00 more dates Akademie der Künste Mitte
A small group and a story about East German art make this an easy thing to talk over afterwards.
Matches: Politics
cinema
Unterwegs als sicherer Ort
Sat, 12 Dec, 18:00 Zeughauskino Mitte Price: Budget
A reflective film about memory and displacement, good for talking over a drink after.
Matches: Politics
talk & lecture
MISSVERSTEHEN SIE MICH RICHTIG – Kerstin Ott zu Gast bei Kevin Kühnert
Sun, 13 Dec, 18:00 Kabarett-Theater Distel Mitte Price: Mid-range
A sharp, talkative evening on social and political questions that gives you plenty to discuss afterwards.
Matches: Politics
bar
Baiz
Prenzlauer Berg Price: Budget 18+ only
A low-cost pub with quiet talks and readings, good for a drink and something to discuss.
Matches: Politics
museum
Berlin Story Bunker
Opens Wed 10:00 Kreuzberg Price: Mid-range
A heavy subject, but a serious, thought-provoking visit that gives you plenty to talk through afterwards.
Matches: Politics