SO36

In the spirit of all-embracing, nondiscriminating Kreuzberg, SO36 hosts a broad spectrum of dance-orientated parties, from tango and waltz to punk and disco. The space goes back to 1861, with a CV that includes a beer garden, a cinema, a squat for artists and concert hall (Einstürzende Neubauten and the Dead Kennedys have performed here). Its current incarnation has been in the domain of non-profit Sub Opus 36 e.V. since 1990. Check website for gay nights. Plus the Oriental outrageousness of Gayhane – House of Halay, which happens on the last Saturday of the month. 'SO36 = the former district code or Kreuzberg ("the real Kreuzberg"). 'S' stands for 'Sud' (south) and 'O' for 'Ost' (east). U-Bahns: Kottbusser Tor and Görlitzer Bahnhof.