
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.

Lou Sanders: No Kissing In The Bingo Hall (Special Filming Warm-Up Show)
South Street 21 South Street, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomLou Sanders, known for appearances on Taskmaster and QI, previews material for her upcoming special. "A show about being human-can you relate??? "Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I'm going to do all my own jokes! "A deep, dumb show for the masses." The show mixes sharp observations with surreal storytelling, all […]

Open mic night at The Butler
The Butler 85-91 Chatham Street, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomRegular weekly open mic night at The Butler in Reading. A non-judgmental safe space for people to share their talents. Everyone, from pros to beginners, are welcome to share their works, whatever the genre they are performing.

‘Avin’ It… at The Purple Turtle
The Purple Turtle 9 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom'Avin' It Every other Friday @ The Turtle Resident Djs bring you... Club Hits EDM Bangers House Choons Disco Classics FREE ENTRY / 18+ ID Required