What are the top event venues in Berlin? I'm looking for theater, clubbing, live music, etc.

Answered by John B. Boyle , Berlin, Germany

Berlin has a very rich cultural life. Three opera companies, perhaps seven symphony orchestras, including the world renown Berlin Philharmonic, jazz, comedy clubs, variety theatre - you name it Berlin has it. To keep track of what's going on many Berliners buy a copy of Zitty. Zitty is a fortnightly magazine that gives details of everything that is happening including gigs and night clubs. If you can't buy it or can't read German then an alternative is the ExBerliner website (http://www.exberliner.com/)