Oi oi, listeners! It’s Thursday, November 20, 2025, and you’re plugged into Things to Do in Berlin—your go-to playlist for quirky adventures, spine-tingling events, and offbeat Berlin wonder. I'm Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting, sports-crazy enthusiast, and trust me, Berlin today is brimming with more energy than a marathon of turbo-charged table football.

Berlin awakes under a brisk November sky, a chill in the air—perfect weather for steamy mulled wine or dazzling light shows. According to Rausgegangen and visitBerlin, the capital is embracing autumn’s last hurrah before morphing into a frosty festival wonderland. Cozy vibes fill every nook from trendy Neukölln theaters to the historic streets of Mitte, and the city’s calendar is wilder than a quidditch championship.

Ready for today’s mega-highlights? First up, music lovers, get your jazz hands limbered. The Rejazz Festival is taking over Kunstfabrik Schlot, celebrating female-led bands and punchy jazz experiments across the city from today through Saturday. Expect Ella Zirina’s solos and Holly Schlott's Ensemble UNIQUE to blow your mind—deliciously intimate, deliciously Berlin, with tickets around 20 euros, and that priceless “I was there” jazz cred. Secret Berlin says this year, it’s all about diversity and fresh sounds redefining Berlin’s music future!

Let’s pivot to the classics—Roxette is playing live tonight at Tempodrom for their “In Concert 2025” tour. Pure pop nostalgia, mega energy, and big Berlin love for the duo, with doors blasting open for new fans and old-school diehards.

Feeling artsy? The immersive Van Gogh experience at the New Media Art Center on Revaler Straße is a must-do—step into starry nights and swirling sunflowers, not just see them but *feel* them! For 15.90 euros, you’ll walk inside the masterpieces themselves, like a magical art world slipstream.

Families and sparkle-seekers, Christmas at the Zoo lights up Tierpark Berlin tonight. Trek along a 2 km trail dripping with twinkling stars, water light shows, and a retro ice rink. Grab a hot chocolate and watch Berlin transform into a wintery dreamscape.

Night owls, the infamous Berghain club is cooking up another wild Säule night with Alpha Tracks, Okouru, and Salty DJ spinning from 10pm. Berghain is world-renown—a spiritual home for being yourself, losing yourself, and maybe accidentally inventing a new dance move.

Here’s what’s buzzing in Berlin’s news and local whirl: The brand new “Cœur and Friends” pop-up debuts on Saturday at DAWN Studio, blending jewelry workshops, tattoos, art, and powerful conversations. Urban transit’s running smoothly, though some S-Bahn lines may have delays due to late autumn maintenance—always check BVG updates before you dash out.

Now, today’s essential must-dos: Wander through the Friedrichshagen flea market—a weekly neighborhood legend for vintage finds and local color. Drop by Klára Hosnedlová’s “Embrace” installation at the Akademie der Künste, a visual spectacular exploring utopias and home. And for giggles, grab a ticket for “EP for a Deaf Poet and Double Bass” at Neuköllner Oper—expect bold theater, boundary-busting soundtracks, and very Berlin humor.

Here’s a secret local tip: If you’re dashing between venues, look for little Currywurst kiosks offering late-night sausages with a side of Berlin attitude—many have been serving up spice since East Berlin days and have more stories than a football referee.

Swinging ahead—Friday brings the opening of the legendary Heissa Holzmarkt Winter Festival and, of course, more jazz, art, and club nights than you can shake a bratwurst at. Stay tuned and I’ll serve up more juicy picks, bizarre competitions, and wild tales tomorrow!

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