A Berlin Art Buffet: *berlin modern*, Mitclán Travels, and Berliner Pfannkuchen Delights

Welcome, listeners, to "Things to Do in Berlin" with me, Oly Bennet, your travel-obsessed sports fanatic, always on the lookout for Berlin’s wackiest happenings and the quirkiest competitions. Today is Saturday, October 18th, 2025, the energy in Berlin is electric—fall has officially arrived, with crisp air perfect for strolling, but not so chilly you’ll freeze your bratwurst off. Whether you’re an art lover, culture vulture, or just hunting the next wild Berlin story, the city’s serving up a buffet of experiences hotter than a currywurst on a rainy day.

Let’s kick off with the city’s current vibe: Berliners are buzzing about the grand sneak peek of *berlin modern*, the almost-finished gem at Kulturforum. For the first time ever, you can actually wander through this striking Herzog & de Meuron-designed space as it throws open its doors for a two-day-only open construction site event. Get in, soak up future museum magic, geek out on info panels, and, if you time it right, catch Joan Jonas’s wild performance art—*Mirror Piece*—today at noon and 2 PM. Tickets are limited, so don’t dilly-dally or you'll be watching from the fence.

For those craving a cultural time warp, the Humboldt Forum is hosting "Soul Complex: A Journey Through Time from 1940 to Today." This is a hands-on, eyes-wide-open look at democracy—think of it like history class, if your teacher was a Berlin DJ with a knack for crowd surfing. Dive in and discover how democracy ticks in Berlin style.

Now, let’s up the adventure: Over at Maxim Gorki Theater, two parallel universes collide—"Journey to Mitclán" is transporting hearts and minds with its melting pot of languages and voices this afternoon from 4 to 7 PM, and "ЯE:IMAGINE: THE RED HOUSE" promises a one-of-a-kind experimental fable, open til 8.

Got mini-globetrotters in tow? Petruskirche Lichterfelde is bouncing with "WiegenKlang"—a swoony morning concert for kids and families, where lullabies meet world music in a venue as cozy as your Oma’s living room.

Craving something that screams "Berlin"? Tonight’s historic house tour peels back the layers of the legendary Sophiensäle. Stories, scandals, and the deliciously odd history of this city are served up with a side of humor—plus a snack stop, because no Berliner survives a tour on stories alone.

And for the party animals and night owls, you know Berlin never disappoints. Check out HKW’s "School of Quilombismo" book launch at 6, and at 7:30 DJ Nara spins at Weltwirtschaft just across the way. From thought-provoking to toe-tapping, it’s all in a night's work.

Now for what’s buzzing locally: public transit is running smooth as butter after last week’s brief hiccups, so hop on those trams and S-Bahns with confidence. Word on the street is Kreuzberg’s got a new gourmet kebab shack dishing out vegan döner that's got TikTok talking. And if you love a good hunt, the Mauerpark flea market is in fall swing tomorrow—bring your sturdiest tote and your sharpest haggling game.

For must-do activities, don’t skip the self-guided tour at *berlin modern*, squeeze in a stroll down Unter den Linden for golden autumn leaves, and swing by Arminiusmarkthalle to sample local treats and hand-crafted oddities. If you’ve never tried a Berliner Pfannkuchen (it’s just a donut with a rockstar name), trust Oly—get two.

Local tip: Want to sound like a Berliner and not just another tourist? Master the art of ordering “ein kleines Schwarzbier, bitte”—and always carry enough coins for the U-Bahn ticket machine, because nothing kills a wild Berlin adventure faster than ticket trouble.

And looking ahead—tomorrow promises even more treasures: another open day at *berlin modern*, more festival fun, and quirky tours galore. So don’t miss it—tune in and let’s keep exploring one offbeat Berlin story at a time.

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