Touring Berlin with John Boyle

January

Berlin New Year run. A four kilometre run through Berlin 's most famous sites. Open to all, cost free.

This exhibition documents the persecution of homosexual women and men during the Weimar Republic, the Nazi Regime and during the first decades of the Federal Republic of Germany. Schwules Museum, Mehringdamm 61.

170 antique sculptures, vases and small art objects represent thousands of art works which were stolen during World War II and restituted from the Soviet Union in 1958. Pergamon museum.

The deep sea begins around 200 metres under the ocean surface and is the world's largest ecological system. This exhibition lets visitors dive into these depths with its unusual inhabitants and gives insights into the complex work of the deep sea research. Natural history Museum.

The best photographs of the famous international nature photography award by the Natural History Museum (London) and BBC Wildlife Magazine. Natural History Museum.

Caricaturist OSKAR attacked the events around the Berlin Wall in the newspaper Berliner Morgenpost, for years. His drawings are juxtaposed with the caricatures by Erich Schmitt from the eastern newpaper Berliner Zeitung, illustrating the East-West-confrontation and its influences on everyday life in Berlin. Märkisches Museum, Am Köllnischen Park 5.

With an eye on the enigmatic personality of the cembalist Wanda Landowska, the development of the Ancient Music in the 20th century as well as the discussion on the "historical correct" cembalo are central themes of this exhibition. Musical Instrument Museum.

For the Art Nouveau, animal depictions played a symoblic role. This exhibition shows around 300 vases, plates, candleholder and other objects. Bröhan-Museum

New presentation of the collection with works by Joseph Beuys, Anselm Kiefer, Cy Twombly, Nam June Paik, Martin Kippenberger and other artists. Hamburger Bahnhof

Travel studies from Central- and South-America by Johann Moritz Rugendas, Ferdinand Bellermann und Eduard Hildebrandt. Kupferstichkabinett in the Kulturforum.

Travel photographs from India by Helmut Schilke.

Toys made from waste products of civilisation from more than 20 African countries illustrates the children's longing for a "normal" childhood as well as their creativity. At the Technology museum.

An exhibition by the European banker's bank concerning the European currency at the Communication Museum-

Children's tunics, shoes, toys and pictures of children from the 3rd century B.C. to the 8th century A.D. living illustrate the living conditions of children in the Ancient Egypt. Bode-Museum.

The exhibition for children from 4 to 11 years deals with the subject of "beeing or feeling different". At various stations, the children can play, masquarade themselves and learn what it means, to be "different". Labyrinth Kindermuseum Berlin, Osloer Str. 12.

Berlin Eisbären (Berlin Polar Bears) - Krefeld Penquins

First season in their new home.

Location: O2 World, Mühlenstr. 12, 10243 Berlin (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg)

Berlin Eisbären - Hannover Scorpions

First season in their new home.

Location: O2 World, Mühlenstr. 12, 10243 Berlin (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg)

International Green Week. The International Green Week Berlin is the internationally leading public exhibition for the food, agriculture, and gardening industry.

Berlin's six day of bike races at the Velodrom.

International cycle racing: pacemaker race, ”Derny“ competitions, sprinting championships and show programme

Location: Velodrom, Paul-Heyse-Str. 26, 10407 Berlin (Pankow)

Berlin Eisbären - Adler Mannheim

First season in their new home.

Location: O2 World, Mühlenstr. 12, 10243 Berlin (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg)

Hertha bsc - Vfl bochum

location: Olympic stadium

Conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, Barbara Hannigan (soprano), Mitsuko Uchida (piano); Works by György Ligeti, Ludwig van Beethoven and Jean Sibelius

Berlin Eisbären - Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg

First season in their new home.

Location: O2 World, Mühlenstr. 12, 10243 Berlin (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg)

Berlin Eisbären - Hamburg Freezers

First season in their new home.

Location: O2 World, Mühlenstr. 12, 10243 Berlin (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg)

The jovial carnival atmosphere is guaranteed to enliven the city and provide plenty of fun for all ages.

The parade begins at Ernst-Reuterplatz, heads down Hardenbergstrasse, and comes to its conclusion on Berlin 's famous shopping street, Ku'damm .

Football

Herta bsc - FSV Mainz 05

Location: Olympic stadium

Six evenings with the chamber music groups of the Berlin Philarmonic and the Konzerthausorchester. Alternately in the Konzerthaus and in the Philarmonie they play well-known masterpieces as well as six world premieres by composers which have formerly been working in East and West Berlin or which come from abroad and live in Berlin today.

Location: Konzerthaus Berlin, Am Gendarmenmarkt 2, 10117 Berlin (Mitte)

Berlin Eisbären - Kölner Haie

First season in their new home.

Location: O2 World, Mühlenstr. 12, 10243 Berlin (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg)

Berlin Eisbären - Hannover Scorpions

First season in their new home.

Location: O2 World, Mühlenstr. 12, 10243 Berlin (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg)

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ITB Berlin (International Tourism Borse) at the ICC. Trade visitors 10 th - 12 th, trade and the general public 13 th and 14 th. The ITB Berlin is a prime meeting place, a marketplace, and a driving force behind the entire industry.
With 10.000 exhibitors from 180 countries and regions visitors have the chance to explore the entire globe in just one day. Attendance at this show is essential in building a successful tourism business. I was there last year- where were you?

Berlin Eisbären - Frankfurt Lions

First season in their new home.

Location: O2 World, Mühlenstr. 12, 10243 Berlin (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg)

Hertha BSC - 1. FC Nürnberg

Location: Olympic stadium

Ice Hockey

Berlin Eisbären - Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers

First season in their new home.

Location: O2 World, Mühlenstr. 12, 10243 Berlin (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg)

Hertha BSC - Borussia Dortmund

Location: Olympic stadium

April 

10th

Hertha BSC - VfB Stuttgart

Location: Olympic stadium

Conductor: András Schiff (piano); Works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Hertha BSC - FC Schalke 04

Location: Olympic stadium

Conductor: Daniel Barenboim; the programme will be announced! (8p.m.)

May

1st

May Day. Public holiday.

Mayday march in Kreuzberg. This has become a tradition and was once known for it's violence. Generally peaceful today but the Berlin police take no chances.

5 or 10 km running or walking, 800 mtres children's run.

Location: Start: Straße des 17. Juni, (Mitte)

Berlin 25 km.

The Berlin 25km has one of the best reputations for quality organization and is certainly one of the best known of all European races. Starting and finishing at the Olympic Stadium and takes in famous landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate and Kurfurstendam. There is also a supporting 10km.

Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle; Jean Sibelius (Symphonie Nr.5, Symphonie Nr.6 , Symphonie Nr.7 )

Heart Failure Congress 2010.

The Heart Failure Congress, the annual meeting of the Heart Failure Association of the ESC, is dedicated to all professionals interested in the broad spectrum of problems relating to heart failure at the ICC Berlin.

Information: ila-berlin.de/

Information: coilwindingexpo.com/

14th Köpenicker Blues and Jazz festival.

Rathuas Berlin-Köpenick (Köpenick Town Hall)

www.jazz-in-town.de

Information: isbt-web.org/congresses/default.asp

Bread & Butter - Trade show for selected brands.

Leading International Fair for Street and Urban Wear at Templehof Airport Berlin.

Information: tel. +49 (30) 2000-370 / contact@breadandbutter.com /

Information: berlinerdurchreise.de/

Summer festival night in the Botanical Gardens.

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12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in the Berlin Olympic Stadium.

Consumer electronics trade fair.

The Popkomm is an international platform for the music and entertainment industry. It combines trade show, international congress and a music festival in one. Although admission is restricted to industry professionals, everybody in Berlin will have a chance to explore the latest industry trends in numerous concerts.

Location: Templehof Airport

Art Forum Berlin. The Art Forum Berlin is an international fair that shows contemporary art from the best artists coming from Berlin, Germany, Europe, USA Latin America, Asia and Australia.

www1.messe-berlin.de

25th and 26th

31st

Christmas day and Boxing day.

Welcome 2011 at the annual firework display at the Brandenburg Gate.

For more information on Berlin 's extensive calendar of events, visit Berlin Tourism Marketing at www.berlin-tourist-information.com

Even more events taking place in this remarkable city can be found at http://eventful.com/berlin/events

and at

http://www.eventsetter.com/events/Germany/Berlin/Berlin/