A pop-up art gallery in Amsterdam, jazz in Athens and an art lovers' Berlin tram tour in this month's instalment from blog network Spotted by localsAmsterdam: Beeld Hal Werk ? temporary art exhibitionSpotted by Tomek OttoI happened to run into one of the artists who has organised this exhibition. He was lamenting that, since the Stedelijk Museum closed for renovation, there are very few places where contemporary art can be displayed. So he and his team decided to make just such an expo, and Beeld Hal Werk is the result.Beeld Hal Werk can have different meanings but, when pronounced, it sounds like the Dutch word for sculpture, some 60 examples of which are on display.Climb the tower in the middle for a nice overview - it's also is a good location for watching my favourite exhibit: Zoro's spinning cloth disc, which makes a very industrial sound and is a hypnotising image.The location is a former industrial factory where the light changes frequently during the day, giving different views to the works. For a nice contrast with all the metal and concrete, get a beer or two from the bar and enjoy views of the lake. Closure is planned for the end of October so go while it lasts.? Beeld Hal Werk, Gedempt Hamerkanaal 85. Entrance Fee ?5. Open 11am?7pm daily. Show on mapHamburg: Na und?! ? So what?! pubSpotted by Louise T�uberThe Na und?! is one of the original pubs in the St Pauli area, with jukebox, lots of smoke, more alcohol and typical St Pauli regulars.When you enter, you are welcomed by Klaus, who seems to have been born behind the bar, and chain smokes despite having hardly any voice. If you meet him, he will surely tell you about his parrot and pour you some of his green booze-mix.This mix - and Klaus - are what make this bar famous. Just ask for the green special-mixed booze (I can't remember the name, as it is very hard). He will know what you mean. And only take one! I can tell you, that is enough. Than go to the jukebox and listen to some hits from past decades. When you want to move on there is the Toast bar across the street.At weekends you might meet young people on their way to bars and clubs here, but during the week it has more character when it fills with regulars.? Na und?!, Wohlwillstra�e 47, Sankt Pauli. Beer ?2. Open from 5pm daily. Show on mapGhent: De Avonden ? Grandmother's kitchenSpotted by Julie LandrieuOne of the most charming restaurants I have been to in Ghent. At De Avonden there is no fancy fusion cuisine, just some nice homemade cooking - real simple plates like hutsepot, beans and other stuff that you can choose from the big blackboard on the wall.When we last went there, my friend and I both ordered some oysters. The portions are really generous, there was not one table that could finish everything.As they don't have a large menu, some items can sell out and you may have to compromise, like we did with our wine. But it is entirely forgiven. Making reservations is a must.? De Avonden (Grandmother's kitchen), Ham 39, city centre; +32 9233 5349. Meal ?10. Open Mon?Fri from 6pm. Show on mapBerlin: M1 ? tram trip from TrashArt to classic artSpotted by Natalia Irina RomanM1 is a charming tram that guides you from TrashArt Museum (next to Pankow subway station) to Pergamon Museum (next to Am Kupfergraben). It is a lyrical transition from an upcycling museum (TrashArt lends new eyes and colours to disposable things collected together in a garage complex) to a classical, imposing, centrally located museum.The journey takes you through the packed bar district of Kastanienallee, past the Weinerei restaurant where you only pay what you think it's worth, the pioneering grafitti art house Tacheles and Friedrichstadt-Palast theatre. M1 will not disappoint you as a guide.M1 never sleeps; it works the whole night, all week long. M1 keeps you warm, dry and can take you from north to middle Berlin. Above all, the tour will only cost you ?2.10 (price of a one-way trip). M1 is the coolest tram Berlin has!? M1, Pankow subway station. Ticket: ?2.10. 24 hours daily. Show on mapAthens: Jazz 'n' Jazz ? it's all about jazzSpotted by Margarita KalogeropoulouI always arrive out of breath at this bar, longing for a beer, as it's a little bit of an up-hill climb. There is a big, old bike outside the door that always makes me think, are you kidding me? No way I am coming here by bike!Filled with vintage decoration, pictures of jazz musicians, CDs and jazz music (played at exactly the right volume), you will most probably stay here until they throw you out. (They are quite strict with the curfew.) On big nights out it is full and, as it's not big, finding a seat is a victory.Right as you walk into the bar, take a look at the door intercom. You will find the names of some great musicians - sometimes, they do live there.? Jazz 'n' Jazz, Deinokratous 4, Kolonaki; +30 2107258362. Drinks ?6.50. Tue?Sat 8pm?3am. Show on mapCity breaksBerlinHamburgAthensAmsterdamGhentguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds
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