🧚‍♀️ Peter Pan Jr. at RMHS
2023-07-28 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Five Star Theatre Company presents Peter Pan JR. Reading Memorial High SchoolWilliam E. EndslowPerforming Arts CenterThursday, July 27, 2023Friday, July 28, 20237:30 pm
Tickets are $20 each and are available here: https://www.fivestartheatre.org/peter-pan-jr
Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time. This high-flying Tony Award-winning musical has been performed around the world and delighted audiences for 60 years and is now adapted for young performers.
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
Featuring the iconic songs, “I’m Flying,” “I’ve Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Never Never Land,” and a rousing book full of magic, warmth and adventure, Peter Pan JR. is the perfect show for the child in all of us… who dreamed of soaring high and never growing up. Peter Pan JR. is a dream come true for groups looking to bring magic to their stage and entertain countless families.
Directed by William Endslow
Music Direction by Kristin Killian
Choreography by Nancy Katz
Lyrics by Carolyn LeighMusic by Morris “Moose” CharlapAdditional Lyrics by Betty Comden Adolph GreenAdditional Music by Jule StyneOriginal Production Directed & Choreographed by Jerome RobbinsBased on the play by Sir J. M. Barrie

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Island Castaways
2023-07-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Island Castaways – Tropical Rock Band

Concerts will be held at Memorial Park this year. There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.
There are no rain dates for our summer concerts. For information regarding weather cancellations, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of the concert. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.

🚶‍♀️ Mindfulness Mondays at Mattera Cabin
2023-07-31 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-08-07 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-08-14 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-08-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Mattera Cabin, 1481 Main St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join the Reading Coalition for Prevention and Support for a weekly mindful walk! SRO Lewis & Cooper and SRO Vatcher & Rusty will be joining us on select days. Please remember to wear comfortable walking shoes.

📚 Big Joe the Storyteller
2023-08-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Summer Children’s Performances at Memorial Park presents: Big Joe the Storyteller
https://bigjoe.com/

These children’s performances will be held on Wednesday mornings at Memorial Park. Please park on Charles Street or Harrison Street for these free Wednesday performances.
There are no rain dates for these performances. For information regarding weather cancellations, please call the Recreation Division at (781) 942-9075 after 9:00AM on the day of the performance or visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 9:00AM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.

🎨 Painting for Teens!
2023-08-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join Creative Arts at the library for this fun painting program!
This workshop will focus on interesting and engaging topics inspired by the world around us. Teens will learn how to develop painting techniques using watercolors and acrylic paints. They will also learn about color and art to create their own masterpieces!
* Register for this program using the link provided below.

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Jumpin' Juba
2023-08-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Jumpin’ Juba – Classic Boogie-Woogie, Blues, Folk and Memphis Rock & Roll

Concerts will be held at Memorial Park this year. There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.
There are no rain dates for our summer concerts. For information regarding weather cancellations, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of the concert. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.

🚒 Vehicle Day
2023-08-08 07:30 - 09:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
It’s the 24th annual Vehicle Day! Come see all of the amazing vehicles that make Reading so exciting! Stop by the library parking lot to visit cool cars, tough trucks, and excellent emergency vehicles!
The event will happen rain or shine.

🪀 The Yo-Yo People
2023-08-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Summer Children’s Performances at Memorial Park presents: Yo-Yo People
https://www.yoyoshow.com/

These children’s performances will be held on Wednesday mornings at Memorial Park. Please park on Charles Street or Harrison Street for these free Wednesday performances.
There are no rain dates for these performances. For information regarding weather cancellations, please call the Recreation Division at (781) 942-9075 after 9:00AM on the day of the performance or visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 9:00AM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.

⛳ 18 Hole LED Mini Golf - All Ages
2023-08-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
All are welcome! This program is now open to the whole family.
Join One Up Games on Thursday, August 10 at 2:00pm as they take over the Reading Public Library with a full 18 hole LED mini golf set! Players will be able to play all holes throughout the event.
*No Registration Required*
This program is generously funded by The Friends of the Reading Public Library.

🍻 Car Show & Beer Garden
2023-08-12 14:00 - 20:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
CAR SHOW & BEER GARDEN
A TOWN OF READING EVENT
2PM TO 8PM Saturday August 12th
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867

🔋 RMLD Electric Car Show
2023-08-13 10:00 - 13:00
Join the RMLD for a free Electric Car Show on Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event will be held in the Swain Green parking lot located at 140 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington, during the Wilmington Farmers Market.
A variety of plug-in electric vehicle models will be on display from auto dealerships and local EV owners. Learn about the various makes and models and talk to real EV owners about their experiences. Information on charging stations, electric vehicle incentive programs, and RMLD rebate programs will also be available. This family-friendly event will feature complimentary snacks and a raffle.
Plug-in electric vehicles offer significant benefits including reduced total ownership costs for EV owners and reduced carbon tailpipe emissions. Click here for more information on electric vehicles and RMLD rebate programs.
Are you an owner looking to showcase your plug-in electric vehicle? CLICK HERE.
Special thanks to the Wilmington Farmers Market and the Town of Wilmington for their support of this event.

🎶 Summer Concert Series - The Reminisants
2023-08-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Reminisants – Oldies Cover Band – Music from the 50’s to the 90’s

Concerts will be held at Memorial Park this year. There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.
There are no rain dates for our summer concerts. For information regarding weather cancellations, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of the concert. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.

🛍️ Shop the Block "Summer Stroll" Downtown
2023-08-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Show Pride in Your Community.
Shop Local with an evening stroll through Downtown Reading

Location: Reading Town Common (16 Lowell Street, Reading MA)
Date/Time: Thursday, August 17th from 5pm to 8pm
Parking: Upper Haven Lot, Woburn Street, On Street Parking throughout Downtown
Enjoy shopping your favorite local retailers who will be open late while strolling Downtown Reading and connecting with your fellow neighbors. Come support our thriving downtown district!

♻️ Electronics Recycling Event
2023-08-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
ACCEPTING ANY AND ALL ELECTRONICS, BIKES, APPLIANCES AND MORE! ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT
Saturday, August 19th, 2023 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Reading Town Hall Parking Lot, 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA
Cost to You:
• $5 each for Computers, Laptops, DVD Players,VCR’s, Small Printers, Radios, Speakers, Video Game Consoles,Table Lamps, Fans, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Projectors, Drills, Cameras, Clocks,Trophies, Frying Pans, Holiday Lights, Other Small Electronics.
• $10 each forVacuum Cleaners/Roomba,Toaster Ovens, Ceiling Fans, Floor Lamps,Air Fryers, Electric Grills, Hot Plates, Small Radiators, Keyboard Pianos, Coffee Makers, Ice Makers, Small Household Appliances
• $15 each for Flat Screen Computer Monitors
• $20 each for Microwaves, Dorm Sized Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers, Large Printers/Copiers, Heat Lamps, Propane Tanks (Empty)
• $25 each for TVs up to 26,” CRT Monitors,Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Large Appliances, Outdoor Grills,Treadmills, Exercise Equipment, Snow Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Rototillers, Power Washers, Large Yard Equipment,Water Tanks
• $30 each for TVs between 26″ and 35,” Large Refrigerators, Ride-On Lawn Mowers
• $35 each for TVs over 36″
• $40 each for Projection TVs
• NO CHARGE (Cash Donation Recommended): Cell Phones, Bicycles in any condition, Wires, Cables, Chargers, Car/Household Batteries, Keyboards,Tablets.
ALL TOWNS WELCOME! RAIN OR SHINE HARD DRIVES DESTROYED, CASH PREFERRED, CHECKS (Over $30)
Questions? Contact: GreenDayRecyclingMA@Gmail.com

🥞 Friends of Reading METCO Breakfast
2023-08-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Burbank YMCA, 36 Arthur B Lord Dr, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Meet friends old and new and kick off the school year with us!

By Friends of Reading METCO

Date and time

Starts on Saturday, August 19 · 10:30am EDT

Location

Burbank YMCA 36 Arthur B Lord Drive Reading, MA 01867

🎶 Drive to Sing Documentary with The Reading Community Singers
2023-08-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join members of the Reading Community Singers at the library for a screening and possibly a song!
Are you passionate about choir singing? Don’t miss this award-winning documentary made in Massachusetts. Drive to Sing is about choirs during the pandemic and the importance of making music together.
No registration required.

🎶 Reading Community Singers ~ Sing with Us!
2023-08-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Old South Methodist Church, 6 Salem Street, Reading, 01867
Reading Community Singers ~ First Rehearsal ~ Come Join Us!
Mark your calendar! The Reading Community Singers is pleased to announce our Fall season will begin with our First Rehearsal on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
Sign-In on August 29 will start at 7:00 PM, with Rehearsal to follow at 7:30. Registration is open for the first three rehearsals – try RCS out for up to three weeks before joining! While RCS does NOT require Auditions, our Members must love to sing, be able to match pitch and carry a tune, and be committed to attending rehearsals. We’re open to all ages and backgrounds – from 18 years to Senior Citizens. RCS is one of the longest running non-audition choruses in the United States.
Rehearsals are held every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Old South United Methodist Church, 6 Salem St., Reading MA.
Our Concert “Holiday Party” will be presented on Saturday, December 9 at 7:30 PM. Music will include “Last Christmas”, “Sleigh Ride”, and “93 Million Miles” (as recorded by Jason Mraz), with Beth Mosier ~ Artistic Director, and Joe Beninati ~ Accompanist.
Join RCS for a fantastic time and help us celebrate the Holiday Season with the gift of music. For more information, contact us at info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org, go to our website https://ReadingCommunitySingers.org or find us on Facebook.

🎗️ International Overdose Awareness Day
2023-08-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading Police and Reading Coalition for Prevention and Support Invite Community to Join Observation of International Overdose Awareness Day

Police Chief David Clark and Director Erica McNamara would like to invite the community to join the Reading Police Department, the Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support and the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition as they recognize International Overdose Awareness Day.

WHEN:
Thursday, Aug. 31, at 6 p.m.

WHERE:
Reading Town Common, 16 Lowell St., Reading

WHO:
• Town Manager Fidel Maltez
• Erica McNamara, Coalition Director
• The Rev. Emelia Attridge of First Congregational Church
WHAT:
Reading Police, the Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support, and the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition will come together to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day in Reading.

Speakers will include Reading Town Manager Fidel Maltez and Director Erica McNamara of the Reading Coalition for Prevention and Support.

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) seeks to facilitate a better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and create change that reduces the harms associated with drug misuse. The IOAD 2023 theme, “Recognizing those people who go unseen,” is about acknowledging people those who are affected by overdose but might go unseen in the crisis.

At the event and for the week following, the coalition invites the community to view the regional story-gathering exhibit — A Walk to Remember — on the Town Common. Stories from around the region (Malden, Medford, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Winchester) will be displayed to remember those lost to substance misuse and suicide.

To learn more about International Overdose Awareness Day, visit https://www.overdoseday.com/.

About The Reading Coalition

The Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support, formerly known as RCASA, was established in 2006 in Reading. The coalition started as a town, police, school, and community initiative focused on improving collaboration and reducing substance misuse. Today the coalition, funded under the Reading Police Department, offers programs and services that focus on substance misuse prevention and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. Visit the Coalition at https://www.readingma.gov/…/Reading-Coalition-for…. Follow the Coalition on Instagram, like it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter.

About the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition (MVPHC)
MVPHC connects Malden, Medford, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Winchester. Together, the Coalition collaborates on importance prevention initiatives to support its communities. Find more info at www.mysticvalleypublichealth.org.

⛑️ Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults
2023-09-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support invites adults to participate in a special course. Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults is for those that want to support elders ages 60+.
The instructor, Taunya L. Jarzyniecki, is credentialed through the National Council on Mental Well-being for Mental Health First Aid USA. Join us for all 4 sessions to become certified as a first aider on September 5, 14, 21 and 28 from 4-6 pm and Dec. 7 at the Reading Public Library. (PLEASE NOTE: First session is on Tuesday and the remaining sessions are on Thursday).
Registration is required and spaces limited. Attending all 4 sessions is required for participation in this workshop.
Visit the library website, linked below, for additional program information and registration.

❓ Trivia at the Library!
2023-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Grab your team of 4 to 6 players and join us for a fun night of trivia at the library! Questions will be read aloud and displayed in a slide show presentation.
Trivia will consist of 3 rounds of general questions ranging from a variety of topics, a picture round, and a 3 question bonus round to end the night.
For additional information and to register for this FUN event, visit the library website using the link provided below.

🖼️ Downtown Reading Art Walk
2023-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
5th Annual Downtown Reading Art Walk September 10th – October 1st.

🎡 The 15th Annual Reading Fall Street Faire
2023-09-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The 15th annual Reading Fall Street Faire
Sunday September 10, 2023
Noon – 5:00PM

🕰️ Reading Recap’s 1 Year Anniversary DeLorean Time Machine
2023-09-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Time fly’s when your having fun or in this case, keeping the community updated with as much information as possible. To celebrate Reading Recap’s 1 year anniversary, we will be having a replica of the DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future at this years Fall Street Faire on September 10th from 12-5pm.
This isn’t just any old DeLorean, it’s the exact one that was used on Good Morning America earlier this month for the Back to the Future Musical happening in New York as well as the one in our thumbnail for this post. The public will be able to see and take pictures with the car which will be outside Town Hall on the cobblestone parking lot area.
For 3 lucky people though, you will actually be able to sit inside and have your picture taken! To be entered into the contest, all you have to do is comment on this post if you are viewing it from our website. If you are on Facebook, you simply have to like and comment on this post OR the event one that will be listed there. Doing it in multiple places will increase your chances of winning as well! No purchase necessary.
We’ll pick 3 lucky winners, 48hrs beforehand from all of the signups. All you have to do is be there during the 1hr window we provide at the Fall Street Faire. We wish we could have everyone sit inside and take pictures but the car is extremely fragile from all of the replica movie equipment.
Thank you to the Reading community for an incredible year. We couldn’t be at 100k views without you!

❣️ PSC Memory Cafe in Partnership with Stoneham Senior Center
2023-09-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Stoneham & Reading Senior Centers and the Reading Public Library are partnering to bring social connections to individuals living with a memory impairment & their care partners through the Memory Café. Alternating between Stoneham’s Senior Center and the Reading Public Library, the cafe takes place on the second Tuesday of every month. September and November’s events will be held at the Reading library.
For further information or to RSVP, call Kerry Valle at (781) 942-6659 or Alyse Warren at (781) 942-6693.
Additional information can be found at the Reading library website using the link provided below.

📓 Writers' Workshop Series: There’s No Write Way To Write
2023-09-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The RPL Writer’s Group is designed to meet writers where they are –whether your project is memoir, journaling, essay, fiction, or something else— and this three-part introduction can help you start from scratch or help you to continue and complete work you’ve already begun.
The theme of the first meeting is Getting to Know You; each meeting will include a writing exercise, illustrative techniques, writing samples, and encouragement. Attendance at all three sessions is encouraged, but you are most welcome even if you can only manage one or two; contact Elizabeth at the library about between-session assignments.
Workshop Dates: Wednesdays at 10:00 am (September 13, September 20, and September 27) in the Innovation Studio on the main floor.
To register for the series, use the RPL link provided below.

📖 The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams
2023-09-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join Reading Public Library and author Adam Lazarus to hear more about THE WINGMEN: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams. The book tracks the friendship between two wholly different American icons: how, throughout various stages in their remarkable lives, a most unusual friendship formed, flourished, withered, then reinvigorated.
No registration required. Visit the library website for additional information.

🍂 Fall Market on the Town Common
2023-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Event by Town of Reading, MA

Location: Reading Town Common

Time: Duration: 4 hr 10AM-2PM

Join us on the Reading Town Common for a Fall Market! Enjoy local and regional crafts, goods, prepared foods, and much more on Sunday September 17 from 10am to 2pm.
