Week 25 in Berlin: JUN 16-22, 2025
Social Butterfly Club, Illuminated Reichstag building, Kunsthaus Dahlem Anniversary Festival, Outdoor Journaling, Fête de la musique, Accordion Festival, Staatsoper für alle
Hello my dear social butterflies! 🦋
It’s been a week of music, mischief, and minor meltdowns. Our New in Berlin meetup on Monday felt like a perfect moment: new faces, familiar smiles, and conversations that lingered long after the drinks were gone.
In between bursts of laser-focused productivity, I was reminded of the joy of pausing when Julia’s Salon turned out cozier than ever. And just when I thought I was back on track, two angry magpies had other plans. Let’s say: Berlin doesn’t just throw curveballs — it squawks them from the treetops.
Also, a little heads-up: Social Butterfly will turn three years old this August 🎉 — and yes, there will be a party. I’ve started scouting locations, so if you know a hidden gem with dancing potential, preferably outdoors, let me know.
Read on to see what’s happening in Berlin this week — and where to find the music, the magic, and maybe even a butterfly or two.
Lots of love, Julia 💙
Social Butterfly Club
🦋 Social Butterfly News
First things first: Our beloved Jatz Bar is temporarily closed. We had to move this week’s meetup to another spot — and while we hope this is only a short break, there’s no info yet on when (or if) we can return. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a quick comeback.
Meanwhile, behind the scenes, I’m deep in business plan mode for the Social Butterfly Club. If you’re curious or have ideas to share, I’d love to hear from you — community building is always better when it’s not a solo mission. 💌
And last but not least: 🎉 We’re turning 3! On August 14, Social Butterfly Radar will celebrate its third anniversary. I’ve just started scouting locations for what might be our biggest party yet — stay tuned and mark your calendar!
🦋 What is the Social Butterfly Club
The Social Butterfly Club is a Berlin-based community for people who want to explore the city — and meet others while doing it.
It’s for the curious, the kind, the shy-but-trying, the socially tired, the socially excited, the “I just moved here,” and the “I’ve been here forever but want something new.”
We meet online and offline to share tips, attend events together, and build small, meaningful connections.
No pressure. No posing. No awkward networking games.
Just real people, real city, real life.
👉 Sign up here: https://social-butterfly-club-berlin.mn.co/share/FQepAEqBQ_yZFlph?utm_source=manual
🦋 Upcoming Social Butterfly Meetups
JUN 18: 🥂 Julia’s Salon https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/social-butterfly-radar/events/308410233/
JUN 23: 🦋 New in Berlin – Social Butterfly Welcome Meetup https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/social-butterfly-radar/events/308110754/
JUN 25: 🥂 Julia’s Salon https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/social-butterfly-radar/events/308410243/
JUN 29: 🧟 Screen-Zombies in the Park - Save the Date
AUG 14: 🎉 3 Years Anniversary of Social Butterfly Radar - Save the Date
Events
Illumination: Wrapped Reichstag (30 years of the wrapped Reichstag)
📅 Until Friday, JUN 20
🕰️ 10pm-1am
📍 Reichstagsgebäude, Platz der Republik 1, 10557 Berlin (Maps)
🎟️ FREE
A new art project to mark the anniversary of the Wrapped Reichstag by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The Reichstag will be illuminated by the Festival of Lights team, simulating the wrapping. 24 high-performance projectors in front of the west façade will make this possible.
Daily from around 10 pm (dusk) to 1 am. Especially for all those who were not there at the time.
💁♀️ If you happen to be in Mitte in the late evening, you should definitely drop by.
10 YEARS – 10 DAYS! Kunsthaus Dahlem Anniversary Festival
📅 Until Sunday, JUN 22
🕰️ Check Events for times
📍 Kunsthaus Dahlem, Käuzchensteig 12, 14195 Berlin (Maps)
🎟️ FREE
This year, Kunsthaus Dahlem celebrates its 10th anniversary. 10 YEARS – 10 DAYS! we have named the festival that will take place between 12 and 22 June this summer. Pop-up installations, performances, workshops, and much more are coming from the artists who have worked with us over the years, as well as numerous new national and international guests.
💁♀️ If you happen to live in the south or study at Freie Universität you will not want to miss this!
https://kunsthaus-dahlem.de/en/exhibition/10-years-10-days/?utm_source=socialbutterflyradar
Mindful Wednesdays (Outdoor Journaling)
📅 Wednesday, JUN 18
🕰️ 6pm
📍 Lietzenseepark (Maps)
🎟️ FREE
Let’s gather for a peaceful evening of quiet reflection and journaling under the open sky.
Take this moment to slow down, tune in, and enjoy the calming atmosphere of Lietzenseepark in the company of others—no pressure to share or socialise (unless you’d like to).
💁♀️ Journaling is one of my favorite hobbies and maybe it will be yours, too?
https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/a-shelter-against-contemplation/events/308413864/
Fête de la musique
📅 Saturday, JUN 21
🕰️ The whole day
📍 Everywhere
🎟️ FREE
On June 21st, Berlin becomes one big stage: the Fête de la Musique is back – and this year marks its 30th anniversary. Across the city, you'll find over 628 free concerts happening in parks, courtyards, bars, galleries, and street corners. From indie bands to choirs, from punk to electronic – everything is welcome, and everything is free.
If you're already feeling the FOMO: you're not alone. The beauty of the Fête is its unpredictability — you might stumble into a jazz trio on your way to get ice cream or end up dancing with strangers in a backyard you didn’t know existed. It's a day to celebrate music, life, and Berlin’s wonderfully chaotic soul. Just follow the sound.
💁♀️ I am so excited and so in FOMO mode! This is one of the best street festivals of the year.
https://www.fetedelamusique.de/en/?utm_source=socialbutterflyradar
8. Accordion Festival Berlin
📅 Sunday, JUN 22
🕰️ 11am
📍 Freilichtbühne an der Zitadelle Spandau, Am Juliusturm 64, 13599 Berlin (Maps)
🎟️ FREE
In order to demonstrate the versatile possibilities of the accordion, the Deutsche Harmonika Verband - Landesverband Berlin e. V. presents ensembles with a musical spectrum ranging from classical to tango to rock and pop and from classical to modern interpretations.
The festival offers a continuous programme in the open-air stage until 1:30pm, which will be continued afterwards in the Brauhaus Spandau with further musical contributions and discussions about the accordion.
We cordially invite you to explore the fascinating world of the accordion.
💁♀️ When I was a kid I played accordion. I don’t remember why I quit, but I still love the instrument!
https://kulturhaus-spandau.de/ev_event/akkordeon-festival/?utm_source=socialbutterflyradar
Staatsoper für alle - Open Air Concert
📅 Sunday, JUN 22
🕰️ 1pm
📍 Bebelplatz, Unter den Linden, 10117 Berlin (Maps)
🎟️ FREE
Playing an open-air concert on Bebelplatz in the immediate vicinity of the Staatsoper has been a fixed part of the Staatskapelle Berlin's programme and one of the highlights of every season since 2008. Together with its General Music Director Christian Thielemann, the orchestra dedicates itself to the music of Johannes Brahms, whose symphonies and concertos are among the mainstays of the repertoire.
Programme
Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 3 in F major op. 90
Symphony No. 1 in C minor op. 68
💁♀️ If you are still hyped for life music from the Fête, you should come here the next day!
Discussion
Are you attending any of the events? Feel free to drop me a note how you like it!