Celebrate 100 Years of Green Week in Berlin's Winter Chill

Welcome to Things to Do in Berlin, listeners! I'm Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting, hilarious sports nut who's traded soccer pitches for Berlin's wildest vibes. Today, Friday, January 16, 2026, the city's buzzing with a crisp winter chill around 2 degrees Celsius, perfect for bundling up and diving into the action as the International Green Week kicks off its 100th anniversary bash.

Top picks for today span every taste: Head to the massive International Green Week at Messe Berlin for foodie heaven with global cuisines, cooking demos, and the EU stand's opening ceremony on farming chats—get there via S Messe Süd. Families, immerse in Polar Experience Berlin at ARENA Berlin, a mind-blowing polar expedition with projections and real science from the Alfred Wegener Institute, near S Treptower Park. Culture lovers, catch Tanztage Berlin's contemporary dance explosions at Sophiensaele, tackling social vibes with international choreographers, just steps from S Hackescher Markt. Music fans, Ultraschall Berlin Festival launches tonight with the German Symphony Orchestra premiering wild new compositions at Haus des Rundfunks, reachable via S Ostbahnhof. For nightlife warm-up, scout art openings like Russi Klenner's "CHURCH" exhibit by Raphaël Fischer-Dieskau in Kreuzberg, blending sound, light, and tech.

Local buzz: BVG's running smooth to these spots, but expect crowds at Messe—grab a day pass. New eateries are popping near the fairgrounds with Green Week specialties.

Must-dos: Storm the Green Week markets for sausage samples and brass bands, then hit Brandenburg Gate for a casual jog echoing the New Year's Run spirit. Hidden gem: Stroll Kreuzberg galleries for edgy installs before a cozy beer hall.

Local tip: Berliners dodge lines by arriving post-11 AM—pro move for that authentic efficiency!

Tomorrow, more Green Week fun with cosplay championships and cooking shows. Tune in for the scoop, listeners!

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