Performances
Downtown Alive
Downtown Reading ReadingFree Downtown Alive concerts, which are held in the 500 block of Penn Street in downtown Reading, have a festival atmosphere and include food trucks and beer and wine for sale. A “kids play zone” is also set up and features a variety of activities for children. May 29 - Kicking off this year’s Downtown ... Read more
Red Bridge Fiddle Festival
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingJoin musicians and music fans from all over Berks County for this year’s Red Bridge Fiddle Festival! (formerly the Early Bird Fiddle Festival) This FREE event will highlight bluegrass, Celtic, and folk music on stage and in the field at the Berks County Heritage Center.10:00 am - Welcome10:05 am - Kick Off with Matt Miskie11:00 am ... Read more
Summer Concert Series
Bethany Children's Home 1863 Bethany Rd, WomelsdorfFree Summer Concert Series at Bethany Children's Home.June 21: Stephanie GraceJuly 26: Dave Kline & The Mountain Folk BandAugust 9: The Uptown BandRAIN OR SHINE – FREE ADMISSIONFreewill offering accepted. Proceeds to benefit Bethany’s mission.Concessions available. Please, no weapons, tobacco, alcohol or pets. Lawn seating only – please bring your favorite chair or blanket.
Guys and Dolls
Genesius Theatre 153 N 10th St, ReadingFall in love with love, music and exquisite acting by the Genesius Theatre Teen Cast as they bring to life the timeless story of the 1951 Tony Award-winning Guys and Dolls June 21 through 30, 2019.Adapted from short stories by American author Damon Runyon, and directed by George S. Kaufman with music by Frank Loesser, ... Read more
Hamburg Hoopla
State Street Square 228 State St, HamburgThis outdoor music festival features local Hamburg musicians coming together to jam, reminisce, and have a great time with the audience! Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free admission! Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Presented by the Hamburg Area Arts AllianceExpected on stage are: Liza Jane, Seafoam Green, Jarred Heckert, Pawnshop Bound, ... Read more
Living History Sunday at Conrad Weiser
Conrad Weiser Homestead 28 Weiser Lane, WomelsdorfVisitors will have the opportunity to dialogue with re-enactors about historical context, clothing and equipment of mid 18th century in Berks County. The public is invited to take advantage of this special program and enjoy the beautiful Olmsted-designed Park.The Living History Sunday programs are free and open to the public and are made possible by ... Read more
Bandshell Concert Series
City Park & Bandshell Washington St & N 11th St, ReadingSummer means Bandshell Concerts! Free Concerts Fridays at 7:00 pm throughout July July 12 – Kristone “Kingfish” Ingram 6:15 PM: Olivet PAL Center for the Arts Guitar Club July 19 – Marc Berger and RIDE 6:15 PM : Barrio Allegria July 26 – Liz Longley 6:15 PM: Reading Buccaneers Banner Brass August 2 – Donna ... Read more
Musical Artist Jim Rule
West Lawn Park 2338 Noble St, West LawnWarm, whimsical, interactive and fun – join this Parent’s Choice Award winning artist for his rollicking get-up-and-dance songs, engaging stories and witty humor.
Bandshell Concert Series
City Park & Bandshell Washington St & N 11th St, ReadingSummer means Bandshell Concerts! Free Concerts Fridays at 7:00 pm throughout July July 12 – Kristone “Kingfish” Ingram 6:15 PM: Olivet PAL Center for the Arts Guitar Club July 19 – Marc Berger and RIDE 6:15 PM : Barrio Allegria July 26 – Liz Longley 6:15 PM: Reading Buccaneers Banner Brass August 2 – Donna ... Read more
Frozen Jr.
Miller Center for the Arts - RACC 4 North Second Street, ReadingCome in from the heat on July 19-20 and enjoy our production of Disney's Frozen Jr. at the Miller Center for the Arts.Tickets: Call 610-777-0900 or email rainbowact aol.com
Car Cruise & Concert
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingAntique, classic, muscle cars and trucks from the 70’s and earlier. Food Trucks • Activities for Kids • Bring Chairs & BlanketsEntertainment12-1:30 pm Jeff Krick Sr’s Elvis Tribute Show http://www.jeffkrick.com/11:45 am & 1:45 pm Demos of the Otto hit-and-miss engine that powered the Gruber Wagon Works2-4:00 pm Mitch and the Mood Swings - Specializing in that timeless 60’s ... Read more
Bandshell Concert Series
City Park & Bandshell Washington St & N 11th St, ReadingSummer means Bandshell Concerts! Free Concerts Fridays at 7:00 pm throughout July July 12 – Kristone “Kingfish” Ingram 6:15 PM: Olivet PAL Center for the Arts Guitar Club July 19 – Marc Berger and RIDE 6:15 PM : Barrio Allegria July 26 – Liz Longley 6:15 PM: Reading Buccaneers Banner Brass August 2 – Donna ... Read more
Junie B Jones Jr, The Musical
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnLaugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones in this hilarious Broadway Junior adaptation of Barbara Park's beloved series.A fully staged musical production of the iconic first grade adventures of Junie B. Join her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store: Junie’s best friend Lucille has found new best friends -— and ... Read more
National Day of Dance
Dance One Studios 1864 W Schuylkill Road, DouglassvilleCome celebrate National Day of Dance with Dance One Studios. In Addition to FREE DANCE CLASSES, the day will be celebrated with food, drink, crafts, and games, concluding with a very special "So You Think You Can Choreograph" - A showcase of our students performing their own choreography in an informal setting.
Aesop’s Fable
Oley Valley Community Library 339 Main Street, OleySummer Learning Program: Yocum Institute - “Aesop’s Fable”. Enjoy discovering the life’s BIG lessons in this delightful audience participatory performance of a magical adventure through Aesop’s fables- tales by the Greek storyteller from long, long, ago. Meet story tellers (and a story teller in-training): Wolfe, Syd, Barry, and Harriett who introduce a hasty Hare eager ... Read more
Bandshell Concert Series
City Park & Bandshell Washington St & N 11th St, ReadingSummer means Bandshell Concerts! Free Concerts Fridays at 7:00 pm throughout July July 12 – Kristone “Kingfish” Ingram 6:15 PM: Olivet PAL Center for the Arts Guitar Club July 19 – Marc Berger and RIDE 6:15 PM : Barrio Allegria July 26 – Liz Longley 6:15 PM: Reading Buccaneers Banner Brass August 2 – Donna ... Read more
Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad)
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnBedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed them Up) It’s Dad’s turn to tell his three rambunctious kids their bedtime stories, but when he gets fuzzy on the details, the classics get creative: a prince with a snoring problem spices up The Princess and The Pea, The Boy Who Cried Wolf cries dinosaur ... Read more
Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad)
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnBedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed them Up) It’s Dad’s turn to tell his three rambunctious kids their bedtime stories, but when he gets fuzzy on the details, the classics get creative: a prince with a snoring problem spices up The Princess and The Pea, The Boy Who Cried Wolf cries dinosaur ... Read more