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Exhibition: Frequency’s Synchronies

Our exhibition at Gat Point Charlie, organized by Karne Kunst, is called “Frequency’s synchronies” by Spanish illustrator Sandra Fiz and Venezuelan DJ Claudio Pérez-Füves, aka Drrk’s Secnd.

The vernissage was on Friday, August 17th at 7pm at the hotel. “The work of the artists consists of an audio-visual project which explores the different stages of a relationship through songs reflected in images. Feelings like falling in love, the sensation of being reborn, conflict, or even hatred, are some of the emotions that are illustrated in a song and on a paper. An exhibition that especially music lovers of rock, post punk, or psychedelic among other genres, will really appreciate” (Karne Kunst).

This exhibition was curated by Marcela Villanueva and produced by Karne Kunst.

Artists’ CV:
Sandra Fiz, artist based in Berlin since September 2017, completed her training as an illustrator at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Madrid and the IED of the same city. Her work has been exhibited in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, Russia and China.
Claudio Pérez-Füves, aka Drrk’s Secnd, based in Berlin for the last 10 years, has played at places such as Picnic Bar, Du Beast or Tresor, and in Madrid, at El Monasterio, at Lavapies local festivities, or at the Chill Out Bar where he was a resident DJ.

Check out how was the opening here!

 

 

 

Discover traditional Fado in Lisbon

@BrunoSaavedra

Traditional Fado music is mournful and stirring. This unique expression of Lisbon’s soul can still be heard in the city’s oldest neighbourhoods, a nostalgic song for what once was or could have been that speaks of saudades ‒ melancholy and longing for a time lost. The popular, street form is known as fado vadio, and is spontaneous, informal and slightly more upbeat. Usually sung in bars and taverns, it involves some improvisation and is bound by less social norms. At the same time, it is rarely found in the most touristic venues and differs from the more elite fado music that seeks the romanticism of the meaningful silence that reigns when the first chord is played on the viola or Portuguese guitar.
In this post, we will introduce you to the best Lisbon Fado music in a selection of three venues. To make the evening a truly traditional experience, head to these “Fado houses” for dinner and order a quintessentially Portuguese dish such as “Caldo Verde”, cod, or “Cabidela rice”.

Mesa de Frades

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 20:30 – 02:00.
Address: Rua dos Remédios, 139, 1100-081

@mesadefrades

Tasca do Jaime (Alfama)
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 19:00 – 23:00.
Address: Rua de São Pedro, 40, 1100 603
Tasca do Jaime (Graça)
Opening hours: Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays from 16:00 – 20:00.
Address: Rua da Graça, 91, 1170-050

@RodolfoContreras

Parreirinha de Alfama

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 20:00 – 01:00. Closed on Mondays.
Address: Beco do Espírito Santo 1, 1100-222

@BrunoSaavedra

In case you still need any convincing, here is some more inspiration in a video of renowned Fado artist Cuca Roseta singing in Tasca do Chico, which is also well worth a visit.

Exhibition: “Half human. Half Beast”

Last June 7, 2018, Gat Point Charlie hosted the vernissage of the exhibition “Half Human Half Beast” by Walter Tello und Lucila Bristow organised by Karne Kunst. For the first time with music by DJ ABRIBASS.

Come to see the magnificent and polyvalent work of the artists until the 5th of August!

 

 

A street food market in every major neighbourhood

@ NeilGHamilton

In case you haven’t had the chance to see it, our last post was about markets in Lisbon. This time, we want to talk about markets in Berlin. Instead of naming a market for every day of the week, we are introducing a market in each of the city’s main neighbourhoods; instead of second-hand and antiques markets, our focus today is on street food.

The neighbourhoods that house our selection of markets are multicultural Kreuzberg, quiet Prenzlauer Berg, bustling Friedrichshain, elegant and refined Schöneberg, diplomatic Wilmersdorf and trendy Kreuzkölln.

Kreuzberg:

Street Food Thursday

When: Every Thursday from 17:00 ‒ 22:00.
Where: Eisenbahnstrasse, 42/43.
Insider tip: Enjoy tasting food from all over the world, but make sure the beer is local! Check out Heidenpeters to get you started…

@ juliebyday

Bite Club

When: Selected Fridays from 17:00 – 22:00.
Where: Arena Berlin, Eichenstrasse, 4.
Insider tip: Enjoy open-air sundown events around the old Hoppetosse party boat in Kreuzberg.

@biteclub

Prenzlauer Berg:

Street Food auf Achse

When: Every Sunday from 12:00 ‒ 18:00.
Where: Kulturbrauerei, Schönhauser Allee, 38.
Insider tip: Cool off with a delicious smoothie!

@streetfoodaufachse

Friedrichshain:

Boxhagener Platz Food Market

When: Every Saturday from 09:00 ‒ 15.30.
Where: Grünberger Str. 75.
Insider tip: Seize your opportunity to try a typical German Currywurst!

@MyCityHighlight

Schöneberg:

Winterfeldt Markt

When: Wednesdays from 08:00 ‒ 13:00 and Saturdays from 08:00 ‒ 16:00.
Where: Winterfeldtplatz.
Insider tip: Ever heard of Maultaschen? Discover it here!

@d_a_a_v_e_

Wilmersdorf:

Thai Park

When: Weekends during good weather from 11:00 ‒ 22:00.
Where: Preußenpark, Fehrbelliner Platz.
Insider tip: look for the lady that sells sweet mango and sticky rice!

@ berlinthroughsophseyes

Kreuzkölln:

Turkish Market

When: Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00 ‒ 18:30.
Where: Maybachufer.
Insider tip: The traditional köfte meatballs and hummus are delicious.

@ NeilGHamilton

A market for every day of the week in Lisbon

©MagdalenaPaluchowska

Markets are a great place to see the real, everyday Lisbon and get a feel of local life. There are numerous markets scattered throughout the city: street markets, some that sell local organic produce and others that offer the best fish and oysters on the Atlantic coast, without forgetting the flea markets that specialise in second-hand items or antiques.
Our selection of top Lisbon markets includes something for everyone and an option for every day of the week.

Monday: Mercado da Ribeira

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When: 10:00 – 00:00 (10:00 – 02:00 on Thursdays and Saturdays).
Where: Avenida 24 de Julho 1200-479 in the Cais do Sodré district.
Insider tip: The restaurant serves the freshest fish in the city.

Tuesday: Feira de Ladra

@marcogilphotography
When: Tuesdays and Saturdays from first thing until 18:00, but it’s better to go in the morning.
Where: Campo de Santa Clara in the Alfama district.
Insider tip: Have a good rummage around to find amazing antiques and second-hand or vintage clothing!

Wednesday: Mercado de Cascais

@mercadovilacascais
When: Monday to Saturday 09:00 – 17:00.
Where: Rua Padre Moisés da Silva in Cascais.
Insider tip: Check out the incredibly fresh fish and locally-grown fruit and veg.

Thursday: Farmers’ Market

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When: Every day from 07:00 – 14:00.
Where: Rua da Atalaia in the Bairro Alto district.
Insider tip: Get a good look at local life!

Friday: Mercado de Campo de Ourique

@voyagealisbonne
When: 10:00 – 23:00 or 10:00 – 01:00, depending on the day.
Where: Rua Coelho da Rocha.
Insider tip: Do NOT miss the oysters!

Saturday: Mercado biológico do Príncipe Real (organic farmers’ market)

@timeout
When: Saturdays 09:00 – 15:00.
Where: Jardim França Borges park, aka Jardim do Príncipe Real.
Insider tip: Look out for the breads made with different types of flour – simply delicious!

Sunday: LX Market

@kimoji84
When: Sundays 10:00 – 18:00 (winter); 11:00 – 20:00 (summer).
Where: Rua Rodrigues de Faria (at the LX Factory).
Insider tip: Grab yourself one of the local hand-crafted products as a souvenir.

After-work drinks in Berlin

@gatrooms
Here at Gatrooms, we think it’s really important to wind down after a long day at work to make sure that we’re revived and on our game the next day. Where better to relax than a place that has nothing to do with the stresses of our job, such as a bar with great music and an even better atmosphere?
That’s why we held the first After Work Gat Session at our Room Room Bar last Thursday 31st May, kicking off a series of soirées that aim to create a unique haven for the work-weary in the city, each with background music provided by different DJs.
If you can’t make it to our sessions at the Room Room Bar at Gat Point Charlie, here are four options that we think will help you recharge your batteries after a long, hard day.

 

Allan’s Breakfast Club & Wine Bar
Allan’s restaurant serves breakfast into late afternoon before transforming into a bistrot wine bar at 7.30 pm. Located on Rykestraße, one of the most beautiful streets in the city, it also offers breathtaking views of the Wasserturm water tower from its terrace.

@allans_breakfast_club_winebar

Hopfenreich Craft Beer Bar Berlin
This temple to craft beer, which some refer to as “hop heaven”, is nestled in a quiet corner of the bustling Kreuzberg street. Kick back, relax and enjoy a Pale Ale or one of the many local and old-school German beers on offer.

@eilatan_c

Monkey bar
Overlooking the Tiergarten, this bar on the top floor of a high-rise building has it all: incredible views over the city, live music, and drinks from the four corners of the globe.

@femmecurieuse

Newton bar
This classy cocktail bar is the go-to for any Mad Men fans out there. The walls are covered with photographer Helmut Newton’s life-size nudes above red leather chairs. Warning: if the walls make you feel a little uncomfortable, be careful with the menu, too! There is also a smoking room where you can order yourself a Cuban cigar to enjoy alongside a brandy or a glass of good wine.

@berlinluxus.de