Green Week Fun, Kinky Boots & Eisbein Hack - Berlin's Electric Saturday Vibes

Welcome to Things to Do in Berlin, listeners! I'm your globe-trotting, quirky-sports-mad host Oly Bennet, bouncing around this buzzing city like a ferret in a ferret wheel. Today, Saturday, January 17, 2026, Berlin's vibe is electric—crisp winter air with a festive chill, perfect for layering up and diving into the action, all fueled by the massive 100th anniversary of the International Green Week packing the fairgrounds with foodie feasts and family fun from over 1,600 exhibitors.

Kick off with these hot picks today: Head to the Berlin Green Week for rock climbing, animal halls, and global grub—ideal for families or food lovers. Catch Kinky Boots the Musical at 19:30 in the Admiralspalast, a dazzling tale of drag queens and boots that strut with heart-pounding songs. Art fans, groove to Art's Birthday celebrations marking the 1,000,063rd anniversary of art with acoustic performances citywide. Music buffs, snag Ultraschall Berlin at 7pm featuring Trio Accanto's wild sax, piano, and drums fusion. Then, nightlife ignites with Meet & Mingle parties at 21:00—bars, games, and vibes at Astra Kulturhaus, RAW Gelände, or Boxhagener Platz.

Local buzz: The Neue Nationalgalerie just unveiled Rebecca Horn's kinetic masterpieces like Painting Machine today—human-meets-machine magic. No big transit hiccups, but U-Bahn's humming; grab a Currywurst en route.

Must-dos: Storm Green Week for seasonal eats, then wander to the "Uni Form: Broken Twill" exhibit blending AI art and fashion. Hidden gem: Stroll Humboldt Forum's free ethnological wonders. Sports twist—channel your inner Olympian with Green Week's rock walls!

Local tip: Berliners swear by the "Eisbein Hack"—order pig knuckle at a Kneipe like Prater Garten; it's the soul food that locals use to conquer winter like pros.

Tomorrow, brace for more Dark Days Berlin silent film fests and David Hermlin Trio jazz. Tune in for the scoop!

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