Turtle Underground
The Purple Turtle 9 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomThree bands performing every Monday at The Purple Turtle.
Quiz night
The Retreat 8 St John's Street, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomMonthly quiz hosted by Mike Burt. Held on the second Wednesday of a month. Teams of up to six, bring pen and paper. Arrive from 7.45pm for the 8pm start.
Bohemian (Open Mic) Night
The Fisherman's Cottage Kennet Side, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomHeld every Wednesday for nearly 30 years, this is an open mic for people who want to perform: music, poetry, comedy ... and more.
Skint Thursdays
Lola Lo 126 Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomTwo rooms of music: one playing rock, pop punk, and classic rock anthems. Second room will play house and techno. Tickets from £2, drink deals available from £2.
Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead, United KingdomHaving reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year's funny and moving memoir, one of Britain's most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it's cluttered in there). Among other things, this show will be a love-letter to letter-writing, a trip back through her early […]
Mr Sango – Found Native Amapiano, Afrobeats Sounds of Africa
The Purple Turtle 9 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomThe quintessential sound of Africa. Amapiano an amalgamation of DeepHouse, Kwaito baselines and piano melodies + the vibrancy of Afrohouse & Abrobeats
Oo La La Ladies night
Calico at 1843 Reading 33 London Street, Reading, United KingdomEvery Friday from 9pm. Includes 90 minutes of unlimited cocktails, Prosecco and one course from its exclusive menu. This 90-minute period can start anytime between 9pm and 10.30pm. Booking available.
Friday Bottoms Up Sessions
Playlist Live 108a Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomLive music played by request, from 6pm through to 1am, thanks to a talented house band. Two-course meal, with an hour of bottomless drinks including Aperol Spritz, Strawberry Bellini, Mimosa, Cuba Libre, Corona, vodka and mixer, gin and mixer, and mocktails. (Advance booking required). Music starts at 6pm with a pianist and singer, from 9pm […]
Poets Café LIVE hosted by Katie Meehan and Vic Pickup
South Street 21 South Street, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomOrganised and hosted by Vic Pickup & Katherine Meehan, Reading’s Poets’ Café LIVE brings the very best guests from around the UK alongside an open mic section for local poets to read their work in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Set up thirty years ago by Susan Utting, previous curators include beloved children’s author AF Harrold and poet and novelist Claire Dyer, who have […]
Poets’ Cafe
South Street 21 South Street, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomReading's longest running poetry night combines an open mic section for local writers alongside a specially invited guest poets. It is hosted by Reading Stanza. Doors are 8pm, poetry starts at 8.30pm.
