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The weekend beckons, compatriots. Queer shenanigans a'many are afoot. Friday 13. Saturday 14. Sunday 15. Girls Town MAAYA What better way to get your hot gay Summer rolling than a big gay pool party? This Friday night, Girls Town, an institution of Berlin's FLINTA* nightlife, is taking over MAAYA (formerly Haubentaucher). Come lounge by the palm trees, take a dip, take some shots, and shake some ass. TETE VIDE x IN A MOOD OXI Local FLINTA* collective IN A MOOD is teaming up with Parisian label TETE VIDE for their biggest night yet at OXI. Alongside their residents you've got Dangermami, Maara, Kontranatura... it's a lineup that keeps on giving. You can expect only the finest house, techno, breaks, bass, Latin club and all the good gooey stuff in between. Expect a mixed crowd and the kind of music that keeps queer souls afloat. Subverted Mystery Location NK For those seeking out the melancholic, boomy gloomy industrial sounds and the mellow eyeliner clad queers that it brings, there's no finer night than Subverted. Cute crowd. Performances to... inspire (fear in me). Not a night for the faint of heart, but one of catharsis for the soul. Saturday 14. PUTIFEST Æden Puticlub's annual mini-festival is back, bringing you a full program filled with reggaeton, baile funk, guaracha, and pure queer Latinx joy. This is the place to be for the queers this Saturday, loves . You will be starting your night young; the gates open at 16:00. And I wouldn't count on it ending early: with Puti residents joined by star guests: Cachorra and Milian Dolla, that's going to be a hard dancefloor to leave behind. Sunday 15th Royal Highness Fitzroy For your Sunday boogie, Royal Highness is back once again at Fitzroy. From 3 to 3 you will be graced with an ecstatic cocophony "fast transitions, unconventional sounds, stimulating vocals, bleeps, crunches, provoking samples and hypnotising drums." Huzzah.

Time to get stretching for Berlin Pride month folks. Loosen up those limbs. Get yourself limber. July's the big one. June's for building endurance. We're starting easy, but Saturday's a competitive night — choose the vibe wisely. Friday 6th Saturday 7th Friday 6. Sonic Serving by Velvet Kitchen Beate Uwe Local queer collective Velvet Kitchen is back at Beate Uwe for another volume of Sonic Serving , bringing you dreamy, groovy techno and house by  Noor Sanchez, Katzengold, Caro Vola, and Dorsch91. Still pending a Party Dyke perusal, but sounds like a vibe for those seeking a cute and mellow night out. Saturday 7. ROCKSTAR GIRLFRIENDS Badehaus This one's for the dykes craving some pop-punk, punk-rock and the occasional, and oddly delightly, metal remash of a 2012 pop song. Pull on your finest emo attire and a suitably excessive amount of eyeliner, because coming out to this and screaming Green Day lyrics is way cheaper than therapy. frog x What a Playground x At Your Service Crack Bellmer The good folks of frog, What a Playground and At Your Service (formerly Coven) are coming together for a big cute and queer night at Crack Bellmer bringing you all the housey, proggy, acid sounds you could ask for. Door donations go to frog’s FLINTA* acid and Prog production workshop. Good cause. Good folks. Good times. Dissident OHM The Dissident crew are bringing their mischief to OHM for a gorgeous night on the dancefloor. This lineup is something to behold, my loves: you've got Lunchbox Candy's ADAM MUNNINGS b2b Elninodiablo, you've got Carly Zeng b2b marum, Darwin, and DIORA b2b Mama Yha Yha. Folks, if you want to dance like it's your last night on earth, this might be the place to be. Obligatory warning that it's not an explicitly queer party, but, like, the vibe.

Love it when the silly-billy makey-uppy holidays fall midweek. Whatever a Himmelfahrt is, it sure is a great excuse for a 5-day bender. Thanks JC. Wednesday 28th Thursday 29th Friday 23th Saturday 24th Sunday 25th Wednesday 28. I <3 TRANS Acud Macht NEU A brand new party by trans folks, for trans folks—and holy hell the DJ lineup is a godsend. Love the tabloid theming—the yellow press is filled with libelous falsehoods about trans people—completely ignoring our far more salacious, sordid and titillating escapades. Experience 'em all this Wednesday—and even better, the party will be raising funds for one of our own to give their tittie tats the ol' snippy snap. Haram Night OXI The good folks who brought you the Whoriental Festival present the second edition of their diaspora focused, queer, sex-positive party this Wednesday at OXI. The lineup is fire from start to finish—ABIBA, Majdolen, Sarra Wild, ACIDUSA... goddamn. Expect some great drag, dance, and performance artistry from the Haram hosts too. The party focuses on BIPOC & SWANA folks—white queers, be mindful of the space you occupy. Thursday 29. H̶e̶r̶r̶e̶n̶t̶a̶g̶ LOL - Queer Beach Day Strandbad Plötzensee Ah Herrentag—weird dude-broey bullshit day is upon us again. Retreat from the joys of 19-year-old boys yelling cat-calls, or slurs, or some combination of the two at you to bask on the beach with a bunch of other fed-up queers for a day of top notch house, disco and electro from some of our local favorite queer DJs. The best beach party in town will also be supporting women in Gaza through the aid organisation “Women for Women”. Friday 30. DUMP Mystery Location Friday night lights are bringing the queers to a mysterious destination for the latest festivity of one of the cutest queer party collectives. So many local favorites, and special guest Cherry Distress, bring you that sexy, sleazy, queer darkroom sound in a cosy wee club filled with hot, friendly queerdos. What more could you need? Saturday 31. SLIT Lab.oratory SLIT is back. The grand FLINTA* takeover of Berlin's most famed gay cruising dungeon. For those unfamiliar with the concept: it's not just your run-of-the-mill sex-positive party, it's a sex party. On decks we've got Hyperaktivist and softchaos, surely bringing some gorgeous darkroom techno (because yeah, we're going to appreciate the music.) Cherry on top: you can expect what's sure to be an... inspirational performance by our own Connor Lingus. Interzone Secret Location Techno lover with a feel for that good old-school DIY vibe? Interzone has got you covered. Democratic prices, brings in a friendly queer crowd, with a caring crew to welcome you in. Expect some harder techno, it's good for the soul. Sunday 1st Party Dyke's Hoe-Down Crack Bellmer Hats. Boots. Leather. Lesbianism. Learn to line dance, arm wrestle, eat some BBQ, toss some horseshoes, enjoy the assless chaps galore. As they say out West: sun's out, buns out. Come hang your hat at the Hoe-Down.

Cancel all brunch plans, afternoon picnics, weddings, and family funerals— this weekend, there are too many nighttime affairs to attend to. Friday 23th Saturday 24th Friday 23. Dyketopia Mystery Location Back again after it's booming Berlin debut—Parisian collective Dyketopia brings you a night of hard, doomy-gloomy techno, intoxicating performance, and—let's cut to the chase—hot dykes. Small DIY venue, with a house-party feel. Wouldn't miss Kiar Oscuro b2b Orion, babe. Good folks. Good music. Good times. Nautilus Kopi A brand new lil party, raising money to support a queer, migrant WG fight eviction by their prick landlords. Kicking off with an evening cabaret featuring an ensemble of our favourite local kings, queens, quings and things. Followed by DJs playing late. Small DIY vibe. Important cause to support. Marine-themed looks are encouraged—ay capt'n. Saturday 24. Lunchbox Candy KREUZWERK It's big, chaotic, queer, feral, and probably you're reason for cancelling all Sunday plans. And Monday plans. The stars of Berlin's drag scene all in one place, all at one time, all over each other. A bacchic ritual of sorts. I don't need to tell you that the music at Lunchbox Candy will be glorious. But I will. It will be fucking glorious. They're also collecting some money for THE DOLLS—a weekly transfemme* community program at Casakua, so give if you can. Pro tip: one cannot overdress for Lunchbox—get dolled up. Cuddles Vol. 9 Æden Want to start booeying before midnight looms? Cuddles is kicking off early at 3 pm and running until whenever your knees give out in the early hours of Sunday morning. Expect a chill daytime vibe, ramping up to a roaring queer dance floor later on. Excited to catch new Cuddles res DJ AYA on decks, for she always brings out the dykes. Garage Girls - 3rd Birthday OHM Celebrating three years of fine UK garage from FLINTA* artists—the Garage Girls are bringing you a lineup to kill. Joining their residents you have JAXX TMS, Hoemies mama Meg10, Skankstasy of Lecken acclaim, and all the way from the UK, Neighbours founder TASHA. For those who want more femme energy in UKG, this OHM the place to be Saturday night through till Sunday noon.

Here comes your weekly dosage of FOMO. Hot gay summer is getting hotter and gayer by the minute. Don't dare miss out. Friday 16th Saturday 17th Friday 16. Puticlub OXI Puti is back at OXI bringing you a long night of reggaeton, baile funk, guaracha, and queer Latinx joy. It's big, it's hot, it's messy in the best of ways. On decks you've got the Puti residents and joined by their special guests King Doudou, Angy Kumuli and, local talent Transiedad. tldr; d ress hot, come caffeinated; it can be a big night. Saturday 17. Body Language Secret Location Here's the boogie of the weekend folks; a lineup to kill from some of the folks doing the most out here. Despite a sudden impromptu relocation, the Body Language crew could set any venue alight. Queers Against Landlords H48 What do we love? Giant bleedin' homosexual house parties. What do we hate? Landlords. Bring together those two great passions in one night to party with the queers of the housing project H48 and support their fight against eviction. There will be drag, there will be music, there will be a large amount of Sterni at very affordable prices, there will be a banging headache Sunday morning. It's going to be so worth it babe. BB_Only! Zur Klappe Want a dark cruisy kinda night in a cosy underground cistern? This might be the one to check out. On deck you have Bézier, BrthrMidnyt and DJ Frottée (zikade b2b DJ BONEY S— familiar faces of Slime—likely bringing you some dark disco, ebm and synthy sounds. S till pending a PD perusal, but my curiosity is piqued. Sunday 18th OXIgarten invites fluid.vision OXI You know it's summer when Fluid Vision's gorgeous day-parties are back on our weekend menu. For a garden party with some of our finest local DJs and queer performers, this is your vibe.Don't miss Dornika's performance, that alone is worth the ticket in.

After the May-Day-week-long blow-out one would think there would be rest for the party dykes of this city. But alas, the vibes persist. And so must we. Sleep is for the straights. Friday 9th Saturday 10th Sunday 11th Friday 9. LE TEMPLE OBSCURA Æden Geneva-born queer collective Le Temple is coming to Æden this Friday for another grand ball of techno, ballroom, and art. On the main floor you're getting techno/rave brought by some new and familiar faces: wouldn't miss Nanzhen Yang and Elen Payne if I were you. Meanwhile there's a genre blend on the Paradise Floor; featuring SWEAT daddies James Lotion and Sparkly Pony. Check out the exhibition corner to experience some high culture alongside your low. Last but not least—for the broke folks out there you can get yourself free entry tix on RA, but only for entry between 22:00 and 23:00. Saturday 10. FROG x BLVSH x Others To The Front M01 Three FLINTA* and queer collectives in one place for one ball of a night. Frog is bringing together BLVSH and Others to the Front to present you an all-FLINTA* BIPOC lineup playing you that delicious acidy, proggy sound all not like long. Cute folks, DIY vibes, proper community feel— don't miss out my loves. Pinky Promise: Candy Wonderland OST The sweetest of this week's selection: the costume theme for this Pinky Promise is Candy Wonderland —so think Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory but like, sexy. They're bringing you two dance floors, a selection of cabaret and shibari shows, workshops, play spaces (including a designated FLINTA* space, and more. Remember, costume is important. Sugar plum it up like 2010 Katy Perry (when she was only passively annoying). Door policy is strict: no effort, no entry. Sunday 11th Slime: Queer Joy Edition Mystery Location Cute community hang with a market, performances, DJs, and an art market featuring some of our of favorite talented locals. It's punk, it's cute, it's all about the community folks. If you're looking for somewhere to hang, have a dance, peruse some arts and funky wares, grab a few drinks and chill with cute queers this Sunday, I couldn't recommend it enough. Buttons OPEN AIR OXI Open air season is upon us my loves and this is the great big feral queer rave that could get your hot gay summer rolling. Buttons is selling 9 years of queer chaosity with a lineup that has me swooning like a Victorian lady from start to finish: Jacob Meehan, CORA, Dj handbag, DJ NORTHERN, Kiddy Smile, and Dirty Daddy Don is playing a marathon set. Frickin' glorious. Must include my obligatory warning that the crowd tends to be mostly cis-gay guys. But fuck the music will be fire.

You may be all out wrecking shit or wrecking yourselves for May Day, but I warn you, this extended weekend is a marathon not a sprint. The vibes persist and so must you my friend. Sleep is for the straights. Friday 2. Saturday 3. Sunday 4. Friday 2. OOZE Fitzroy OOZE Collective is back at Fitzroy for a queer bash to revive you in the wake of your May Day escapades. The lineup looks like a damn delight, and this this is a new one on my radar but I foresee a fine night of slutty techno and house music, in a cosy venue, and, I hope, a crowd of sweety-pies. SKIN CONTACT V OHM Over at OHM we have a dark queer party for the goth gays. You can expect some hard-hitting techno with Paula Koski and Maze DK on decks. It's a sex positive party with a live art performance by MAAY, and, apparently, collaborative-toilet-stall—I'm confused, intrigued, titillated, and just a little scared. This may not be one for faint of heart. Saturday 3. TANGA X DUMP X New World Dysorder Fitzroy Three collectives coming together to deliver you the finest joyous slutty house and techno music that you could hope for, brought to you by some of the hottest trans artists on decks— Khloe, DIORA and Dirty Daddy Don b2b Majdolen—my god, take me now. It's going to be cute. It's going to be chaotic. It's going to be bloody glorious. HI BOSSI! SO36 HI BOSSI!, a party for queers, feminists and friends, is back at SO36 and this time they're bringing you an afterparty for the MARIYBU concert, our local queer hyperpop star. Expect some proper hyperpop bops, Y2K/90s beats, and general diva shit. The dress code is Y2K metallics, holographics, and that kind of hyperpop aesthetic that only someone with ADHD can nail. Also: if you're going to the MARIYBU concert, you won't have to pay a cent. ANDACCHT - THE FLINTA* BASH by SYMBIOTIKKA OST For fans of hard, hypnotic techno and trance music, this might be the night for you. The folks of ANDACCHT/Symbiotikka bring you a FLINTA* lineup including favorite faces like Kiar Oscuro and Carly Zeng. It's a sex positive party (featuring some kinky shows) so dress for the occasion.While it's a FLINTA* special, do expect a mixed crowd, as anyone who follows the rules and dresses for a ANDACCHT/Symbiotikka night is also welcome. Sunday 4. Fucktopia: Character Chronicles Release Party TBA DJ Fuckoff's fever dream is coming to life in a mysterious destination to give you a taste of life beyond earth—and outside the ring—a multi-sensory, intergalactic, one-time-only spectacular. The lineup is naturally fucking stellar: DJ Fuckoff (obvs), DJ AYA, Zeynep and Hello Sasy. Expect some sick artwork and a strip performance from our host of the night herself.

Friday night might be quiet, but Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday have plenty of opportunities to get out there and dance like a feral raccoon in the throes of rabies-induced delirium. Thursday 24th Friday 25th Saturday 26th Sunday 27th Thursday 24. CALABADDIES Crack Bellmer A new FLINTA* party on the radar, making its premier club night this Thursday at Crack Bellmer. Bringing you bouncy housey vibes blending with a touch of italo-disco, bass, neo-soul, and anything else that thumps. MIXED MESSAGES OHM Announcing "Berlin’s newest doll - gay alliance chapter"; a new party on the radar I wouldn't sleep on. My friends, the lineup is gorgeous from start to finish; Dirty Daddy Don, Dmitra, Jacob Meehan, Lucky Lube, lealucifer... I'm swooning. Expect nothing less than the sexiest house and finest darkroom techno. Saturday 26. Hoe__mies OXI Hoe_mies are back at OXI bringing you hip-hop, electro, jersey club, baile funk, jungle, drum & bass and all the good stuff in between, all night long. Another star-studded lineup on decks from home and abroad: Manuka Honey, MOONSHINE, River Moon, and ofc our Hoe_mies host Meg10. If you're in the mood for that kind of big-energy, femmey attitude vibe, there are f ew better spots to drop ass. Lesbian Visibility Day - THE PARTY Weekend Club On the esteemed day of lesbian visibility (when I emerge from seclusion in the shadows to prey upon men who wear polo shirts to the club), the good folks of queer garden bring you a FLINTA* rooftop party with two dancefloors bringing you house, techno, pop, rock, and RnB — so there's something for anyone who wants to celebrate a day of dykery. Sunday 27th Lunchbox Candy - Sugar Free ÆDEN Want to party without treating your body like a chemical waste disposal facility? Lunchbox Candy is back with a special, sober edition for those who want to dance to the finest house, disco and techno music without drinking like a sailor or blasting their brain chemistry out of synch like the rest of us fools. Honestly when you can find Sherø and Adam Munnings b2b el nino diablo on deck, why would you need to? And of course, the love room will be open for business with the attendance of the house of Steele. Have a ball and respect the sober policy. Royal Highness Fitzroy Listen up peasants, Royal Highness returns this Sunday from 3 till 3. If you're looking for some interesting music, a melodic cacophony: fast transitions, unconventional sounds, experimental excellence, this is the one for you. Looking forward to what Stella Zekri brings to the esteemed court of queerdom.

Wishing you all a swift recovery from the grand blow-out Easter weekend, we've got another week packed with dykely pursuits to look forward to. Monday @konig_dragshow @tipsy_bear_berlin @bmerchbmerchbmerch @bleach.babychino @schokoladen.bln Tuesday @lnightberlin Wednesday @silverfuture_bar @curly_bar_berlin @toylettepaypr @beam.nova Thursday @k_fetisch @stueck_36 Friday @k_fetisch @fagatha.crispy Saturday @tipsy_bear_berlin @ assila.beer @queenofvirginity

Ah, Easter weekend. A time to hold vigil into the early hours, indulge in the sacramental wine, be anointed by whatever's dripping from the club ceiling... maybe get nailed on a cross. There are many paths to salvation this weekend but if we don't sin for history's most famous lesbian—Jesus—then she died for nothing: Alleluia and all that jazz. Thursday 17th Friday 18th Saturday 19th Sunday 20th Thursday 17. TREASON Badehaus A grand affair brought to you by the crème de la crème of the Berlin drag scene—they're DJing, they're go-going, they're bringing you the show of a lifetime, they're burning the place to the ground. Dress in drag or dress to impress, or compensate by dancing like the world's on fire. It's a night where community is king, slvtiness is queen and at the end of the day it's all drag. Friday 18. Lecken KREUZWERK Gather your nearest, dearest , and queerest, for Lecken returns to Kreuzwerk for an Easter ceremony to give you some ample material for the confession booth. Delivering the raunchiest darkroom techno from some of our local favorites—Jacob Meehan, Skankstasy, Killa... this is the dancefloor to save your queer soul. Cuties Zur Klappe The cutesiest party of the weekend: in the cozy keller of Klappe you'll find a birthday bash to remember. By my forecast we can expect a high-energy genre blend, a bit of slutty house, some groovy queer techno, some breaksy, latin and electro vibes... The 131bpm, Posture B2B should knock those socks of yours right off. tldr: A sweet little queer party on a sweat little dancefloor. Saturday 19. MARICAS Easter ÆDEN Listen up dykes, I've been waiting for this one. MARICAS comes to Berlin once in a blue moon — all the way from Barcelona — to remind the lesbianas how to do it. This is the FLINTA* party of the weekend folks (maybe the month... maybe the year...) T his lineup has me champing at the bit—ISABella, Rosa Terenzi, Nene H... the roster is all-star start to finish. I would eat a lightbulb before I miss this one. HIGH Risk Mystery Location HIGH is the place to be if you're looking for a little DIY cruisy techno party that's all heart and community. Expect some hard, dark, punky techno brought to you by Majdolen, OCD, Maze DK b2b ego|n auflösung and Mad Kate. Check their hanky code if you wish to find what you seek. Sunday 20th Pocket Riot Lark While Riot's lovely, cavernous home at Alex undergoes some renovation, they're getting the crew together for a little Sunday get-together to tide us over until they're next grand ball. On deck we have Riot residents Majdolen and Mauro Feola, joined by the newest member of the family—a grand reveal we're keenly awaiting. It'll be a comfy, cosy, Sunday boogie to round off your long gay Easter weekend—grab brunch and come close it with a riot.

Celebrating Easter week in the traditional manner—with drag, pageantry, and a shit-ton of wine. Tuesday @threedragtenors @curly_bar_berlin Wednesday @voices4berlin @aha_berlin @pepsibostonbarberlin @seliquere @lnightberlin Thursday @stueck_36 Friday @lux_beyond_binary Saturday @guttergucci @desidinerberlin @curly_bar_berlin Sunday @konig_dragshow @tipsy_bear_berlin @ pillow.princess.berlin

We're starting the weekend on Thursday. Sucks to be you; people with real jobs. Thursday 10th Friday 11th Saturday 12th Thursday 10. Weeeirdos Säule For lovers of techno with little obligation for their Friday morning, this is the place to dance. Lolsnake's club night is bringing another walloper, this time with Berlin legend Ellen Allien b2b with Miro Von Berlin, not to mention Raymond V and Volvox. This is the spot to dance like the world is ending. Although Weeeirdos is a platform for queer artists, you can expect a very mixed crowd with the star-studded lineup. I'd like to personally rally the dykes for this one though. Friday 11. TransFagDyke Mystery Location TFD is back once again with another community-centered night for dykes, queers, and assorted gender deviants. Alongside activities and performances, you have the fond, familiar faces of B.Silber, MI$ JUNIA, and Dgeral on decks. The vibes are a bit sexy, a bit cozy, and altogether the place to mix and mingle with the cutest queers in town. Saturday 12. Cuddles Vol. 8 ÆDEN My dears, this one I have been looking forward to. The music is going to be bloody glorious; sheer queer joy right here. You've got familiar local faces like Aaron Blau, Carly Zeng, and ketia joined by some exciting guests: Maara and Vera Moro. Cuddles should bring in a lovely and warm mixed queer crowd once again; don't sleep through this one. Girls Town Maaya An institution of FLINTA* nightlife in Berlin, the Girls Town party is back to its summer repose in MAAYA. It might not be quite the season for their pool just yet, but there'll be plenty of hip hop, house, pop and dance classics to get you warmed up, and always just a bit of dykely drama to add a bit of intrigue to the night. HISSY FIT presents: Wiggy Fit Zur Klappe Looking for a cosy wee queer party with the hottest lineup you could fit in six square feet? Well Zur Klappe is the subterranean crevice for you. The music will be downright healing— Hanaby, PSL, Souci, Camilla Rae... expect the grooviest blend of genres and a delightfully unhinged atmosphere. Dress to theme if you can, to impress if not—come early, stay late, wig out.