Whew! All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy - or a psychopathic killer, depending on which Kubrick movies you’re watching. Rather than satisfying my inner drives with bloodthirsty rampages, I opt to go out into the city and take advantage of the myriad clubs, museums, theaters and other cultural jewels right outside my door here.
Museums: If you’re a fan of old stuff, then I recommend the Museum Island or Museumsinsel. This is one of Frederick the Great’s most amazing legacies, and is comprised of a cluster of galleries and museums showcasing international modern and antique works of art. In particular, I love the Pergamon Altar and the Bode-Museum. The Pergamon Altar includes a breathtaking reconstruction of the altar of the same name, and the Bode-Museum has a massive collection of coins and medals.
Theaters: The German Theater in Berlin is numero uno in my opinion, but there is also the Volksbühne and a lot of other great places to see acting. The last piece I saw was a modern/abstract interpretation of Medea in the Deutches Theater, and it was great. Just get ready to do a lot of clapping at the end…
Clubs: My real specialty. I love electronic music and dancing, and I’ve been to some really amazing venues. For starters, I recommend checking out Watergate at the Oberbaumbrücke. Once you get the hang of how crazy these places really can get, head on over to Panorama at Ostbahnhof for a taste of real hedonism- not for the faint of heart. Disclaimer: This is very electronic music, so if you aren’t into minimal, techno, or electro, then you should probably stay away from this.
Have fun!
