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Have you heard our latest podcast? We chat with Matt from East Reading Festival about what's coming up in this year's celebration of all things east Reading. And round up the other great event coming to Palmer Park this month. And even more June highlights! Listen, look and book via buff.ly/U1a61tR

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Sixty years ago, in 1965, village stalwart Sybil Stephenson gathered some friends together and put on a production of the comedy, 'Quiet Wedding', in the URC hall in Twyford. Twyford Drama is still going strong, and marking its anniversary with "Diamond Gems" on 10 & 11 October - buff.ly/WlH0JvK

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The weather might be looking iffy, but that can only make the art look even more welcoming! The Whiteknights Studio trail starts today - 48 artists exhibiting in 33 venues in the University area. And it continues tomorrow, because 33 venues is a lot for anyone in one day... buff.ly/q2VLH4g

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A swathe of new shows at Sub89 have landed on the site this week - including big name bands like @dodgyband.bsky.social, stellar DJ talent like Dave Pearce, and plenty of top tribute bands covering everyone from the Stone Roses to SlipKnot! Take a look via whatsonreading.com/venues/sub89

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Seems we all spoke too soon - this has been pushed back a day to Sunday 8 June in light of the looming yellow weather warning! More info in the link our previous skeet

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The Man is a brilliant, funny, and deeply moving one-man play that takes a candid look at the moments, objects, and memories that define a life, told through a series of boxes filled with receipts. See it at @southstreetarts.bsky.social on 3 and/or 4 July - whatsonreading.com/venues/south...

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Reading rockers Third Lung take to the @purpleturtlerdg.bsky.social stage this evening. Think indie rock steeped in the stadium sound of U2, Coldplay, Queen, Muse, Springsteen and Foo Fighters. Oh, and did we mention it's free entry? whatsonreading.com/venues/purpl...

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Big news - and bigger congrats - for @themerl.bsky.social!

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Shadow Promotions DIY are back at the Butler this Saturday with ALL THE PUNK Your headliner? PIZZATRAMP - a three-piece three-chord skate punk straight outta South Wales, influenced by Black Flag, Beer, Pizza and Drugs buff.ly/clD3FC5

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9-13 June is @uniofreading.bsky.social's Refugee Week. On 12 June, they'll host a screening of Hostile, an award-winning feature-length documentary focusing on the UK’s complicated relationship with its migrant communities, complete with a Q+A panel. whatsonreading.com/venues/unive...

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Looking for the hottest Oasis tickets? Well, maybe we've got the next best thing with top Oasis tribute shows coming to Reading between now and next spring! whatsonreading.com/themes/oasis...

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Experience the hypnotic beauty of Philip Glass’s minimalist masterpieces, reimagined through the intricate textures of solo guitar - and that's just for starters! Join Gerard Cousins at Greyfriars Chuch tomorrow for a performance as intimate as it is powerful. whatsonreading.com/venues/readi...

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We've checked, and this Saturday's Colour Fest in Prospect Park is still very much on! Join them for the Colour Run - or just join them for the family festival activities. However you join them, you'll be supporting the great work First Days does! whatsonreading.com/venues/readi...

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Coming next week as part of this year's Reading Climate Festival!

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The Burghfield Box Kart Bash promises thrills, spills and high-speed hilarity when it returns later this month - here's what you can expect #rdguk #burghfield #boxkart

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"We call it a festival, but really it's more of a community event. We have a main stage, but it's not really bands - more community groups and choirs, that sort of thing" Find out how East Reading Festival celebrates the people and places of East Reading in our latest #podcast - buff.ly/gBMRg4W

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The Every Little Thing Festival returns on 7 Sept. With a host of great live speakers, DJ's, music, singers, spoken word poets, films, food and more, this is a day of fun where people can explore and gain knowledge around their wellbeing and mental health. buff.ly/i8xW1GE

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The Scarlet Vixens have announced two new shows, both with an interactive element and a fair dollop of nerdiness added to the cabaret fun! On 28 June, they're back in the @purpleturtlerdg.bsky.social for a cosy cabaret with a bonus DISNEY quiz! whatsonreading.com/venues/scarl... 1/

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For Refugee Week, Rank & File Theatre are doing a pop-up tour along the GWR line bringing theatre, music and comedy to unexpected places - including @themerl.bsky.social and @readingmuseum.bsky.social on 20 & 21 June whatsonreading.com/venues/museu... and whatsonreading.com/venues/readi...

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In 2025, Berkshire Family History Society celebrates its 50th birthday in a number of ways, the most important of which is a celebratory conference on The Victorians this Saturday, with keynote speaker Professor Kate Williams. whatsonreading.com/venues/centr...

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On Mon 9 June, @linwoodbarclay.bsky.social and M.J. Arlidge are "In Conversation" at @fourbearsbooks.bsky.social, hot on the heels of their respective latest books "Whistle" and "Into The Fire" If crime and/or thriller fiction is your bag, this event is for you! whatsonreading.com/venues/fourb...

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The Reading Climate Festival kicks off this weekend, bringing two weeks of events hosted by the Reading Climate Action Network and the wider community, all aiming to inspire a climate-friendly Reading. whatsonreading.com/venues/readi...

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This Friday, WOBZ are back at Sub89 with a night that spans the full spectrum of #Jungle & #JumpUp – a true celebration of DRUM & BASS culture with a stacked lineup including NICKY BLACKMARKET and DEEKZ. buff.ly/risMfC0

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In punk and hardcore circles, Mike Watt is their Paul McCartney. He was a founding member of the Minutemen, signed to SST. He was asked by Iggy Pop to join the reformed Stooges in 2003. On 13 June he'll be at The Facebar, playing bass with MSSV, courtesy of Club Velocity Book via buff.ly/RKXq9TI

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The last show of Progress Theatre's main season is Parade, the heartbreaking musical with Lyrics and Music by Jason Robert Brown, telling the tragic true story of Leo Frank. It's coming on 12-21 June whatsonreading.com/venues/progr... After which the season will wrap with the Youth Theatre BUT...

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2️⃣Two big tribute nights 🎸Both featuring local musicians paying tribute, rather than full-on tribute bands 👨‍🎤And a good chance you'll hear "Heroes" both times 🧵

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@goldielookinchain.bsky.social are back #inrdg this November And they're Still Safe As F*ck Join them for an unforgettable night packed with all the iconic hits like Your Missus Is A Nutter and Guns Don’t Kill People, along with some deep cuts and hidden gems. whatsonreading.com/venues/sub89...

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🎵🎸🎶🪕🎵🎻🎶🪗🎵 Our next session is a singers' night, hosted this week by Anne. At our singers' nights everyone is encouraged to share songs and tunes, but no pressure, you are welcome to listen and join in the chat. @rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social #LiveMusic #FolkMusic #TheDing

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From #drag icons to grassroots groups and so much more, we're never shy of events and activities by and for our town's #LGBTQ community. And seeing as it's #PrideMonth, we're building a list of the events celebrating queer talent #inrdg, from showcases to making sessions to bingo! buff.ly/htacD6z

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On 5 June ‪@fourbearsbooks.bsky.social‬ invite you to open a bottle, and open the page! Join them for another Wine Tasting event with Tamsin from Wine Curious, and taste a variety of summer wines with readings and recommendations of great books to take with you on your summer hols. buff.ly/mzn28vj

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Reading artists + @uniofreading.bsky.social is such a good match that it's happening TWICE this month, in two very different ways! 1/3

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Elkie Brooks is bringing her Long Farewell Tour to The Hexagon. But not till October 2026, so you've got plenty of time to prepare for it! whatsonreading.com/venues/hexag... Thanks to @cheeselogs.co.uk for the article!

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Station Hill is announcing its launch to the public with a FREE party for the town on Saturday 21 June! There'll be lots of food and drink, and plenty of live performances from the likes of RASPO Steel Band, Reading Youth Orchestra and many more! whatsonreading.com/venues/readi...

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This week at South Street! Independent shows! The Gymkhana presents Follyfoot 71-73 (Wed 4 Jun) & Anything Goes Theatre presents 'First Date' (Thu 5 Jun) Plus a sold out gig on Friday from Miles Hunt, and interactive comedy gameshow WiFi Wars returns Sat 7 June 😎 whatsonreading.com/south-street...

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Full of Eastern promise... Our latest #podcast, that is! In that we chat East Reading Festival with co-organiser Matt, as well as rounding up the other great festivals coming to Palmer Park this month, too! Listen, look and book via whatsonreading.com/themes/podca...

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They're back! They're mad! And they won't know what they're doing till YOU tell them! Mad Monkey Improv returns to BrewDog Reading for another hilarious evening with some of the top improvisers in Berkshire! Use the code EARLYBIRD to get tickets for just £4! whatsonreading.com/venues/mad-m...

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We're just days away from the local leg of the Berkshire Chamber Music Festival, with two fab concerts at St James the Less, Pangbourne - Mozart and Beethoven from the BCMF ensemble on 4 June, and Champagne and Candlelight with award-winning harpist Oliver Wass on 6 June! buff.ly/ZQ0BmSS

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Our June #podcast is here! This month we head to Palmer Park to chat with Matt from East Reading Festival about this year's event and how it celebrates the local community - plus the other festivals in Palmer Park this month, from Olly Murs to Tutu's Ethiopian Table! Listen now via buff.ly/gBMRg4W

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Tomorrow! Reading's Indie Market pops back up at the Double-Barrelled Brewery with oodles of local artists and indies selling their handmade wares. Plus, plenty of Double-Barrelled Beer to keep you refreshed while you shop. And to top it off the weather is due to be lovely! buff.ly/kuzezQy

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Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts for a hugely entertaining all-areas-access conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Netflix’s smash hit docuseries Drive to Survive. Join him at The Hexagon on 6 June - buff.ly/V7Q3GVu

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