Recapping Everything in Reading, MA

🎭 "Something Rotten" presented by The RMHS Drama Club
2023-11-12 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-11-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-11-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-11-19 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years”.
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 local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.
Something Rotten features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each given his or her own special moment in the show to shine. Throughout its Broadway run, the musical received a show-stopping standing ovation from audiences… in the beginning of the first act!

☕ PSC Memory Cafe
2023-11-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Pleasant Street Center 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.
The cafe takes place on the second Tuesday of every month at the Reading Public Library. For further information or to RSVP, call Kerry Valle at (781) 942-6659 or Alyse Warren at (781) 942-6693, at the Pleasant Street Center.
Visit the library webpage for program dates.

🖥️ The Ransomware Hunting Team: A True Crime Author Talk with Renee Dudley and Daniel Golden
2023-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
For fans of true crime, thrillers or cinematic page-turners, this author event will share the details behind this real-life band of eccentric misfits taking on the biggest cybersecurity threats of our time. The Ransomware Hunting Team by Renee Dudley traces the adventures of these unassuming heroes and how they have used their skills to save millions of ransomware victims from paying billions of dollars to criminals.
Registration is not required. Additional information is available on our website.

🩺 Health Plan Options for People with Medicare
2023-11-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
This presentation is geared towards existing Medicare enrollees. The emphasis will be on the differences between Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, as well as understanding when you can switch plans. It also explains how Medicare Part D plans work. The presentation and discussion will be led by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Senior Plan Consultant, Heather Hurd. No registration required. The event is free and open to everyone.

🏠 Youth Mental Health First Aid for Parents and Anyone Working/Living With Teens
2023-11-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan including: Assess for risk of suicide or harm, Listen nonjudgmentally, Give reassurance and information, Encourage appropriate professional help and Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
The instructors, Erica McNamara & Krystal Mellonakos-Garay, are credentialled through the National Council on Mental Wellbeing for Mental Health First Aid USA. Join us for all 4 sessions to become certified as a first aider on November 9, 16, 30 and December 7 from 6-8 pm at the Reading Public Library.
Registration is required and spaces limited. Attending all 4 sessions is required for participation in this workshop. Visit the library event page (link below) to register.

🗣️ English Conversation Group
2023-11-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-11-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-12-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Would you like to improve your conversational English skills in a fun, friendly, free setting?
The English at Large conversation group is for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations. Registration is required. Sign up through English at Large via the library link below.

🎤 Open Mic Night
2023-11-18 18:30 - 20:30 | First Congregational Church, 25 Woburn Street, Reading MA, 01867
Join us Saturday, November 18th, for #OpenMicNight, hosted by the Reading School of Guitar in partnership with The First Congregational Church and Creative Arts.
This event is FREE and open to the public; musicians, singers, poets, and audience members of all ages are welcome.
Performers, be sure to fill out our online form to sign up in advance: https://bit.ly/RsogOpenMicNight
Our open mic night will be held at The First Congregational Church, located at 25 Woburn Street in Reading, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

🎅🏻 Santa Event at Goodhearts Children Shop
2023-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | GoodHearts Childrens Shop, 642 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867-1515, United States
It’s that time of year again! We are booking for our Santa Event November 19th 10am-1pm.

@capturingsimplemoments will be joining us to photograph the children with Santa.

There will be fun crafts and light refreshments.

To book a timeslot head to the Santa Sign Ups on our website- hope to see you there!

https://store.goodheartsshop.com/santa-sign-ups/

🐦 Birds Back from The Brink: Massachusetts Success Stories with Dave Williams
2023-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
What do the Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Osprey, and the Wild Turkey all have in common? All four of these species were pushed to the brink of elimination here in Massachusetts. This presentation will examine the causes of their near-demise and how their populations were reinvigorated so that now all thrive here in the Commonwealth.
Join ​Dave Williams, a Reading resident and graduate of MA Audubon’s Birders Certificate Program, as he shares success stories.
No registration required.

🎄 Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
2023-11-26 14:00 - 16:30 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Sunday, November 26, 2023
2:00 – 4:30 PM
Reading Town Common
Events include:

Live Ice Sculptures
Trolley Rides
Entertainment
Visits with Characters
Musical Performances
Hayrides
S’mores
Santa Claus
And more!

📷 Old South Nativity Photo Booth at Tree Lighting
2023-11-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Old South Methodist Church, 6 Salem Street, Reading, 01867
When you are enjoying the Tree-lighting Festivities in town on Nov. 26th, please stop by at Old South to take a family photo at our Nativity Photo Booth and/or warm up inside with some hot cocoa, kid’s crafts and a snack! Also, the Reading Community Singers will also be performing between 3 – 4 on our lawn!

🛍️ Shop the Block 2023
2023-11-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Reading, 610 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
What started as a Holiday Shopping Event is now turning into a Shop Local Mindset! Shop the Block November 30th from 5-9pm.

🎄 Festival of Trees 2023
2023-12-02 10:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Walter S. Parker Middle School, 45 Temple Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Festival of Trees 2023
Advanced Ticket Sales are now OPEN!
Visit this link to pre purchase your admission and raffle tickets. Why write out the tickets when we can do it for you!
Consider Volunteering!! email: readingfot@gmail.com
Saturday December 2nd (10am-8pm) & Sunday December 3rd (10am-4pm)
At Parker Middle School – 45 Temple Street, Reading MA 01867
Our annual holiday fundraiser is a great family event! Visitors will be delighted and inspired by a winter wonderland of decorated holiday trees that are raffled off to lucky winners!
Decorated trees are donated by local families, businesses, organizations, and schools. With a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and themes to choose from, there is something for everyone.
Donors have decorated a tree as a family project, in memory of a loved one, to promote a cause, or to advertise their business. Decorated trees must be artificial and tree size can range from table top to 11 feet high.
Visit our blog to see winning trees in the past trees for inspiration!

💚 The Grinch at Cupcake City
2023-12-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Cupcake City, 137 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ʜᴀᴠɪɴɢ ᴀ ɢʀɪɴᴄʜ ᴩᴀʀᴛy!

Stop by this Saturday with the littles, enjoy a complimentary treat and take your picture with the Grinch! He’ll be visiting from 1 to 3!

🎹 Creative Arts Sunday Concert Series: Holiday and Classical Piano
2023-12-03 13:30 - 15:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Reading Public Library invites music lovers to spend an afternoon with Jeongweon (John) Lee. A multifaceted musician and composer, John plays and teaches all varieties of keyboard instruments. He graduated from Berklee College of Music and has a Master of Sacred Music from Boston University. As an instructor at Creative Arts, John is thrilled to share his passion for music with the Reading Community.
No registration required.

🌲 Memory Tree by the Reading Garden Club
2023-12-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Lighting Ceremony on the side lawn of the Reading Public Library after a commemorative reading indoors.
Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 4 p.m.
Enjoy this opportunity to purchase a light with a $5.00 donation in memory of an individual or celebration of an event in your life.
Forms available on line at www.readinggardenclub.org
Please make checks payable to the Reading Garden Club by November 26th (No new names can be accepted after December 1″) Payments may be mailed to Reading Garden Club, P.O. Box 434
All proceeds from the “Memory Tree” will be applied towards Reading Garden Club projects for the town of Reading.

🖥️ VIRTUAL EVENT: Getting Started with Libby
2023-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Online / Reading Public Library
Join Libby staff experts for a one-hour ‘Getting Started with Libby’ webinar. This online class will teach you how to borrow ebooks and e-audiobooks with Libby. It will also help you to understand how Libby differs from the now-decomissioned OverDrive app. From downloading the app and signing in, to searching and borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, Libby staff experts will get you started. The session will close with a live Q&A, enabling you to ask any pressing questions that have puzzled you. If the date and time are inconvenient, know that a link to the webinar recording will be sent to registrants 24 hours afterwards.
Register for this virtual event using the link provided below.

🎅 Santa at the Burbank YMCA
2023-12-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Burbank YMCA, 36 Arthur B Lord Dr, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Please stop by the Burbank YMCA lobby on Wednesday, December 6th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm to take pictures with Santa and have a cup of hot chocolate. Please bring a phone or camera to take pictures.

🫖 Dr. Fowler Presents: The Tea Is Coming! Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party
2023-12-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Dr. William M. Fowler, Jr., Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus at Northeastern University in Boston, presents the history of the fateful evening of December 16, 1773, known as the Boston Tea Party. Hear the subsequent result from London’s Parliament, and how the event rallied other American colonists leading to the American Revolution.
No registration is required. Visit the library webpage for further information

🎭 Dickens Faire Marketplace and Craft Fair
2023-12-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
The Dickens Holiday Craft Faire is making a comeback in 2023! This event is a wonderful holiday marketplace featuring approximately 50 craft vendors exhibiting and selling their creations. The RMHS Main Street hallway becomes transformed with seasonal decorations and musical performances throughout the day. Highlights include strolling carolers, Shakespearean actors, dance troupes, musicians, refreshments – and 50+ crafters/vendors, all under one weather-proof roof. Come finish your shopping, relax with a cup of cocoa, or just sit and take it all in. Free admission! Free parking!

🎶 Reading Community Singers – Annual Holiday Concert on December 9
2023-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Walter S. Parker Middle School, 45 Temple Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Reading Community Singers is very happy to invite everyone to their Annual Holiday Concert on December 9, at 7:30 at Parker Middle School – This year entitled “Holiday Party.” They’ve been rehearsing for months, a great mix of music that celebrates the season – Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter, Family – Classic and Modern Favorites, a Sing-Along, and even an Original Composition thrown in for good measure – It’s an enjoyable evening – and for some an annual tradition! – not to be missed.
In addition to a featured youth choir, their Guest Artists this year are The Sniveling Norburys (aka The Jingling Noel-berries for the holiday season), made up of five very fun and talented RCS members, who are always sure to be entertaining.
Whatever Holiday you celebrate this time of year, take a well-deserved break from your preparations and plan to join RCS for an enjoyable evening of Musical Merrymaking! Tickets are available from any Chorus member, as well as on-line and at the door, with discounts for Seniors and Students. For Advance Tickets go to: www.ReadingCommunitySingers.org/tickets/
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RCS is a Non-profit Community Chorus, founded in 2019. Their Current Membership of more than 60 Singers is made up of Residents from Reading and the surrounding communities – including North Reading, Andover, Burlington, Lynnfield, Stoneham, Wakefield, Peabody, Woburn, Wilmington, and more!
