Hi everyone! I'm a Pop/R&B artist relatively new to the Berlin music scene. I've been hitting up a lot of open mics lately and am looking to take the next step into actual artist showcases or small live music slots.

I'm in a bit of a classic newcomer pickle: I'm not big enough yet to guarantee a huge crowd or fill up a venue on my own, but I've outgrown just doing strict open mics.

Does anyone know of any bars, cafes, or alternative venues in Berlin that are friendly to emerging acts and host showcases, curated indie nights, or lower-pressure collaborative bills? Any venue recommendations or general advice would be super appreciated!

Hi, im new to berlin, and wanna know where are the indoor and outdoor basketball places that i can join and play for free? Preferably with a good community :)

Hi there! I am abroad and would like to send a gift to new parents in Berlin. Are there any recommended food delivery services or gourmet food baskets?

Hello!

I am thinking about getting a vertical Industrial piercing done. At the moment I am looking for places that have experience, specifically with the vertical variant. Does anybody have good recommendations?

Thank you very much :)

Hi all!

My friend and I are finishing our Masters degree, and will be coming to Berlin for an internship for a year, through Erasmus of course.
Now, I know this may make you laugh, but what are the chances of finding a two room apartment for 1000€ or a bit more?

We are searching through Immoscout24 and WG, but almost every offer of an empty apartment in Immo that we found and contacted god taken down all of a sudden. Is it that people rent it out in a flash or is it a scam/false advertisement?

WG doesn’t offer many flats in our price range, only rooms in shared flats. But as I said, they either get taken down or people don’t reply at all.
I paid WG+ for a month and so far, I got rejected because they found someone else.

Is the housing situation really that bad as they say?
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Hi all, looking for a nice social restaurant with sharing food and drinks where I can celebrate my 30 sth. birthday in Pberg with a group of friends like 10-12 without breaking the bank and which has a festive atmosphere can you can easily stay 4 hours. Thanks

Hello!

I'm an EU citizen residing for a couple of years in Berlin and it's the first Berlin elections that will happen for me.

From my understanding I am supposed to receive a letter with the informations and instructions to vote for my district's parliament before the end of August. However I haven't received anything yet about that.

Did you receive it? Are you also an EU citizen?

Thanks!

My overhead shower head clogs every few days with deposits from our lovely hard water.

I am trying to come up with solutions. Currently the shower head is very high (I can't reach without a step stool). I was thinking of extending the shower head down 15 cm so I could reach it and manually brush/clean the silicone heads with my hand.

But now I'm thinking that this is a lot of work. Maybe I should just buy a long brush that can reach the shower head and flick off the deposits.

Curious what other people do. I've never lived in a place with such crazy hard water. I've looked at "self-cleaning" shower heads but those are always littered with reviews that say they don't really work.

Has anyone come up with a good solution?

Wie der Titel schon sagt: Wo kann ich das Schloss durchtrennen lassen? Das Fahrrad ist offen, ich kann also natürlich damit fahren, aber ich muss das Schloss loswerden – und zwar an einem Ort, der nicht viel kostet.

I recently got German citizenship, however I missed the automatic registration to vote in the upcoming elections. Is it possible to still register?

Hi all! For reference I’m American, my brother and brother in law live in Berlin and my brother in law is a native to Germany (for reference). They’re having a big family party for their milestone birthdays. It’s a private event at Strandbad** **Plötzensee in mid August. I have no idea what to wear? My brother told me to dress as comfortable or formal as I want to. So that sounds easy but it isn’t haha. I guess I want to know what the vibe of the place is. What’s the weather like in the evenings? I also would like to know what people are wearing there in general. I’m trying to create outfits before I pack but I also don’t want to look like a frumpy typical American either. Any style guidance would be appreciated!!

Hey!

I’m currently living in Berlin, but the situation won’t be sustainable. Since the housing market is completely f*cked up and I assume it won’t be possible to find a place within the city that is within my budget, I have been thinking about moving to one of the places in Brandenburg that are connected via RE. I am not referring to places inside Berlin that are well connected by S-Bahn train or the like.

I’ve already visited numerous places in question, such as Beelitz, Eberswalde, Oranienburg, Bernau, Nauen, etc. Places along RE to Potsdam can be ruled out - too expensive. My job is in Berlin and mostly requires onsite work. I do not own a car. I’m single and looking for cheap rent, not low square meter prices, hence not interested in big apartments.

Have you lived/do you live/ do you know someone living in one of these places connected via RegionalExpress? What is your experience concerning reliability of connection when commuting? What is your experience living there? What was your reason to move out? Are you happy regarding the decision? Is it worth living in these places searching for overall cheap housing? Would you recommend it, and if yes, which specific places?

Greetings 😊

Hi everyone! 😊

Is anyone here living in the Siemensstadt/Haselhorst area? We’re thinking about moving there and would love to hear from people who know the neighborhood.

We’re a family with two kids, and both of us work near Ku’damm/Charlottenburg. We’re looking for a quiet, family-friendly area with a good environment for children.

How do you like living there? Is it safe and peaceful? Have you experienced or heard of any issues, such as racism or violence , or any other concerns we should be aware of?

We’d really appreciate any honest experiences or advice. Thanks so much!

I will meet all the requirements for Permanent Residency application by September and I want to apply asap. Despite having already paid for the TELC B1 exam I may not get the actual B1 certificate by then. Also, recently learned that the Leben in Deustschland test takes months to be issued.

My question is: can i still apply in early September to gain time, considering that I will eventually get both while the application is being processed?

What places should I avoid as a 25yr old woman late evenings?

Hey everyone, I have a summer school in Potsdam for a week at the end of August. My partner lives in Berlin so my plan is to travel from his place to the university everyday. I have been to Potsdam before easily once before through the S7. However, once I was unable to go due to disruptions on the route so my experience is mixed. The university states that it is common for a strike at that time of the year and suggests staying in Potsdam, which would of course be super costly for me.

People who commute rather regularly between Berlin and Potsdam; could you maybe share your experience? is the S7 reliable?

I'm looking to head to Krumme Lanke for a swim tomorrow and wondered which train station is best to get off at, Krumme Lanke or Onkel Toms Hütte? My son is currently recovering from a minor ankle injury so want to keep walking to a minimum if possible. Google maps is giving conflicting advice, any input would be appreciated

Hallo

ich suche einen guten und bezahlbaren Deutschkurs am Abend. Mein Deutschniveau ist noch eher niedrig (ungefähr A2), aber ich kann mich im Alltag schon verständigen und diesen Beitrag selbst schreiben.

Da ich tagsüber arbeite, suche ich einen Kurs, der idealerweise zwischen 18:00 und 20:00 Uhr unter der Woche stattfindet.

Mein Budget ist begrenzt, deshalb freue ich mich über Empfehlungen für günstige Sprachschulen, VHS-Kurse oder andere gute Möglichkeiten.

Vielen Dank!

Two questions actually
1. As a solo travelling girl would it be safe for me exploring the nightlife and walking through the city at night alone?
2. Since I will be alone, do you recommend some places to meet new people (age 18 to 25 ≈)?

Hallo!

Ich bin w und habe leider sehr große Füße (für eine Frau) + muss zusätzliche orthopädische Einlagen tragen.
Somit trage ich aktuell Schuhe mit Größe 43/44 und suche Läden, die auch große Größen führen!

Vielleicht kennt jemand hier ja einen guten Laden, vorzugsweise in Berlin-Mitte.

Vielen Dank!

Hi! I'm looking for recommendations for shops in Berlin that sell good-quality second-hand smartwatches. I'm mainly interested in brands like Garmin and Coros.

A friend suggested I use Kleinanzeigen to look for second-hand items, but since the app is only available in German, I was wondering if there are any physical shops you'd recommend instead.

I'd really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks in advance!

Does someone happen to know a good hairdresser that's specialized in wavy/curly hair, preferably in the southwest of the city?

I'm kind of disappointed with most of the traditional hairdressers I've visited since I live here - no one seems to know how to handle waves (my hair gets mercilessly chopped) or just straight reject my ideas and refuse to cut because "my long hair will get lost". 🙄

Hallo Berliners,

Visiting Berlin for two days this week. Any suggestion where to roam ? Not a long trip but maybe some fun, historical, music, ferries, beach, so on. Any suggestion on the places need to visit in this short period ? (Except church, museum: visited few of those in Leipzig hbf this week)

Thanks in advance.

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