theatre
HILDEGARD KNEF: ICH GLAUB', 'NE DAME WERD' ICH NIE
A portrait of a Berlin figure with songs, good to talk over afterwards if you follow German.
Date ideas in Berlin you probably haven't tried.
Not the usual dates
- theatre
The Shadows (Shieveh Theater Company)
A stage production to watch together and talk over afterwards.
- comedy
Walter Sittler & Johann von Bülow: Ich gebe Ihnen mein Ehrenwort!
A witty talk-style show that gives you something to debate over a drink afterwards.
- live music
Beyond Border
A lively gig for a shared night out, though talking will need planning around the volume.
- cinema
NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET
A classic horror film on the big screen, good for a relaxed evening with plenty to talk about after.
- cinema
SNEAK PREVIEW
Watching a film together and then comparing reactions over a drink.
- live music
Mina Richman
A personal singer-songwriter show with warm songs about family and identity, easy to share.
- live music
SONGHOY BLUES
An energetic live band with a strong story, good for a night out where you would rather move than talk.
- cinema
THE HILLS HAVE EYES
A gory horror film for adults, good for couples who enjoy a shared scare and talking it over afterwards.
- live music
Jazzfest Berlin - Ches Smith: Clone Row
A lively gig with a late afterparty suits a date that is happy to stay out late and dance.
- event
Spieleabend #22
A low-pressure way to play games together and get to know each other over snacks.
- museum
Kuratorinnenführung mit DGS: Lovis Corinth
A calm hour of art and conversation, with sign language interpretation built in.
- cinema
Palestine Cinema Days: With Hasan in Gaza + Gespräch mit Kamal Aljafari
A serious film followed by a conversation with the director, so there is plenty to discuss afterwards.
- live music
CONWAY THE MACHINE
A loud, energetic gig for two people who both like hard-hitting rap.
- comedy
Lach-Stoff: Jan van Weyde & Gäste
A lively comedy evening with a mix of acts, easy to enjoy together.
- comedy
Rubey & Schwarz - Das Restaurant
A playful comedy night that gives you a lot to laugh about together over a long evening.
- live music
Sharon Brauner - Kind dieser Stadt
Personal songs and a warm, wry mood make this a tender evening to share.
- talk & lecture
Tobias Lehmkuhl »Keine von uns: Das Leben der Irmgard Keun«
A seated talk on a German writer's life, good for two people who enjoy literature and history.
- classical concert
Shavnabada-Chor und -Kinderchor aus Georgien
A choral evening in a grand hall, a calm shared experience for a first or early date.
- cinema
The Omen
A shared scare on the big screen, with plenty to discuss over a drink afterwards.
- comedy
Hans Werner Olm Luise Koschinsky - „Ein Pullover voll Frau“
A German-language comedy evening to laugh through together, best if you both follow German well.
- live music
The Swag Jam
An energetic jam with open mic slots and a DJ afterwards, better for a second date than a first.
- live music
Zimmer90
A lively gig that turns into a dance party, good if you both enjoy losing yourselves in music together.
- live music
Zimmer90
A feel-good gig with room to dance or just listen, fun to share with someone new.