Event Series A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story

Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn

Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll ... Read more

Event Series A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story

Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn

Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll ... Read more

Event Series Holidays at Mount Hope

Holidays at Mount Hope

Mount Hope Estate & Winery 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim

Welcome one and all! Creating new memories from old traditions—The annual Holidays at Mount Hope is an interactive event that's fun for the whole family! Every year, the historic Mount Hope Mansion is transformed into a Holiday wonderland, complete with traditional Victorian ornaments, fresh Christmas trees, holiday treats, and more! Enjoy the decorated Victorian Mansion's ... Read more

Event Series A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story

Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn

Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll ... Read more

Dragons and Mythical Beasts

Santander Performing Arts Center 136 N. 6th Street, Reading

Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the ... Read more

Event Series Bluey’s Big Play

Bluey’s Big Play

Santander Performing Arts Center 136 N. 6th Street, Reading

Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family. Fans of all ages will get to see Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli like they have never seen them before, as the Heelers embark on their very first live theater show in the U.S., ... Read more

Event Series Bluey’s Big Play

Bluey’s Big Play

Santander Performing Arts Center 136 N. 6th Street, Reading

Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family. Fans of all ages will get to see Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli like they have never seen them before, as the Heelers embark on their very first live theater show in the U.S., ... Read more

Be Curious, Wonderland Adventures

Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn

Using the fantasy world of Lewis Caroll’s Through the Looking Glass as inspiration, this FREE arts experience for all ages is located on the 55 acre Berks Heritage Center. All ages are invited as a curious explorer. Follow the storyline along the path as you find clues through storytelling and hands-on arts experiences, or explore ... Read more

Event Series Christmas Extravaganza

Christmas Extravaganza

Reading Civic Theatre 4350 Perkiomen Ave, Reading

The Christmas Extravaganza is an interactive, hilarious, family show! Fun for all ages! The Christmas Extravaganza follows two elves who will take you on a Christmas adventure through Berks County finding the joy, happiness, and love in Christmas! Help the elves spread Christmas cheer so we can welcome a jolly special guest! Featuring holiday favorites ... Read more

Event Series Christmas Extravaganza

Christmas Extravaganza

Reading Civic Theatre 4350 Perkiomen Ave, Reading

The Christmas Extravaganza is an interactive, hilarious, family show! Fun for all ages! The Christmas Extravaganza follows two elves who will take you on a Christmas adventure through Berks County finding the joy, happiness, and love in Christmas! Help the elves spread Christmas cheer so we can welcome a jolly special guest! Featuring holiday favorites ... Read more

Event Series Christmas Extravaganza

Christmas Extravaganza

Reading Civic Theatre 4350 Perkiomen Ave, Reading

The Christmas Extravaganza is an interactive, hilarious, family show! Fun for all ages! The Christmas Extravaganza follows two elves who will take you on a Christmas adventure through Berks County finding the joy, happiness, and love in Christmas! Help the elves spread Christmas cheer so we can welcome a jolly special guest! Featuring holiday favorites ... Read more

Event Series Christmas Extravaganza

Christmas Extravaganza

Reading Civic Theatre 4350 Perkiomen Ave, Reading

The Christmas Extravaganza is an interactive, hilarious, family show! Fun for all ages! The Christmas Extravaganza follows two elves who will take you on a Christmas adventure through Berks County finding the joy, happiness, and love in Christmas! Help the elves spread Christmas cheer so we can welcome a jolly special guest! Featuring holiday favorites ... Read more

Peppa Pig Sing-Along Party

Santander Performing Arts Center 136 N. 6th Street, Reading

Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig are throwing a Sing-Along Party, and you are invited! Join in on the fun in this brand new show as Peppa and her family, along with Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe, teach you some of their favorite songs, including “Peppa Party Time” and "The Bing Bong ... Read more

Event Series Something Rotten!

Something Rotten!

Miller Center for the Arts - RACC 4 North Second Street, Reading

*Warning, this show contains adult content. Recommended for age 13+ Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a ... Read more

Event Series Something Rotten!

Something Rotten!

Miller Center for the Arts - RACC 4 North Second Street, Reading

*Warning, this show contains adult content. Recommended for age 13+ Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a ... Read more

Annie

Santander Performing Arts Center 136 N. 6th Street, Reading

Based on the popular comic strip, Annie tells the extraordinary story of a little orphan who ends up in the lap of luxury with Depression-era billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Unlike most of the other children at Miss Hannigan's orphanage, spunky Annie believes that her parents are still alive and will one day return to claim her. ... Read more

Event Series The Three Little Pigs

The Three Little Pigs

Miller Center for the Arts - RACC 4 North Second Street, Reading

An operatic version of the story of The Three Little Pigs based on scenes from operas by W. A. Mozart. While brother pigs Don Giovanni and Cherubino set off to make homes of sticks and straw, their sister, Despina, goes to the library to read up on "huff-proof, puff-proof" home construction. After Wolfgang Bigbad blows ... Read more

Janets Planet: A Tour Through The Solar System

Kutztown University 15200 Kutztown Road, Kutztown

A Tour Through the Solar System travels at the "speed of thought," introducing the wonders of the galaxy to inspire STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) potential in elementary school age kids. Part artist, part scientist Janet Ivey-Duensing believes Art and Science should be taught in concert with one another. With Janet’s engaging approach, kids ... Read more