BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cheeselogs - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cheeselogs X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cheeselogs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T213000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241027T131401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T131402Z UID:10000339-1775678400-1775683800@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Quiz night DESCRIPTION:Monthly quiz hosted by Mike Burt. \n\n\n\nHeld on the second Wednesday of a month. \n\n\n\nTeams of up to six\, bring pen and paper. \n\n\n\nArrive from 7.45pm for the 8pm start. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/quiz-night/2026-04-08/ LOCATION:The Retreat\, 8 St John's Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 4EH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Pub quizzes and bingo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/louis-hansel-vI7pDreQLl4-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T030000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241105T210728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T210730Z UID:10002829-1775772000-1775790000@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Mr Sango - Found Native Amapiano\, Afrobeats Sounds of Africa DESCRIPTION:The quintessential sound of Africa. Amapiano an amalgamation of DeepHouse\, Kwaito baselines and piano melodies + the vibrancy of Afrohouse & Abrobeats URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/mr-sango-found-native-amapiano-afrobeats-sounds-of-africa/2026-04-09/ LOCATION:The Purple Turtle\, 9 Gun Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 2JR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mr-Sango-1-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T003000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241103T124543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T124545Z UID:10001015-1775781000-1775869200@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Arthur DESCRIPTION:A night of soul disco and house music. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/arthur/2026-04-10/ LOCATION:The Oakford Social Club\, 53 Blagrave Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 1PZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dj-1952643_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20250906T081222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T082207Z UID:10007808-1775851200-1775853000@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Poets Café LIVE hosted by Katie Meehan and Vic Pickup DESCRIPTION:Poets Café returns with an opportunity for anyone to grab the microphone. \n\n\n\nOrganised 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. \n\n\n\nSet up thirty years ago by Susan Utting\, previous curators include beloved children’s author AF Harrold and poet and novelist Claire Dyer\, who have brought Britain’s best-loved poets to our stage. \n\n\n\nTaking place on the second Friday of every month\, twenty open mic slots are available to seasoned poets and newcomers alike on a first-come-first-served basis. \n\n\n\nOrganisers welcome poets to read one A4 page or equivalent (approximately two minutes) of their best work. \n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Poets coming up:12th Sept – Luke Palmer10th Oct – Rehema Njami14th Nov – The Whole Kahani12th Dec – Robin Houghton URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/poets-cafe-live-hosted-by-katie-meehan-and-vic-pickup/2026-04-10/ LOCATION:South Street\, 21 South Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 4QU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/microphone-4697050_1280.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="South Street Arts Centre":MAILTO:boxoffice@reading.gov.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T220000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241027T183142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T201052Z UID:10003100-1775851200-1775858400@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Poets' Cafe DESCRIPTION:Reading’s longest running poetry night combines an open mic section for local writers alongside a specially invited guest poets. \n\n\n\nIt is hosted by Reading Stanza. \n\n\n\nDoors are 8pm\, poetry starts at 8.30pm. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/poets-cafe/2026-04-10/ LOCATION:South Street\, 21 South Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 4QU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/notebook-2246457_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T220000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20260111T125307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T125308Z UID:10008344-1775851200-1775858400@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Poets Café DESCRIPTION:Organised 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. \n\n\n\nThere are open mic opportunities for those wishing to share their poetry: one A4 page (around two minutes performance time). \n\n\n\nEach evening has guest poets performing: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 13: James Womack\n\n\n\nMarch 13: Desree\n\n\n\nApril 10: Two Rivers night: James Peake\, Kitty Hawkins\, Peter Robinson\n\n\n\nMay 8: Lucy Heuschen \n\n\n\nJune 12: Ali Lewis  \n\n\n\nJuly 10: Rachel Spence\n\n\n\nAugust 14: Oliver Fox  \n\n\n\n\nFor more on the poets’ cafe\, read our preview from autumn 2025 here: https://cheeselogs.co.uk/2025/10/05/poets-cafe-brings-interview/ URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/poets-cafe-2/2026-04-10/ LOCATION:South Street\, 21 South Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 4QU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/microphone-4697050_1280.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="South Street Arts Centre":MAILTO:boxoffice@reading.gov.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T223000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T033000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241105T203003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T203006Z UID:10001799-1775946600-1775964600@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:LOST CITY - House and UK Garage at The Purple Turtle DESCRIPTION:Lost City continue their residency at The Turtle Every Second Saturday Of The Month. \n\n\n\nHOUSE/UK GARAGE URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/lost-city-house-and-uk-garage-at-the-purple-turtle/2026-04-11/ LOCATION:The Purple Turtle\, 9 Gun Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 2JR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lost-City.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T030000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241105T210728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T210730Z UID:10002830-1776376800-1776394800@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Mr Sango - Found Native Amapiano\, Afrobeats Sounds of Africa DESCRIPTION:The quintessential sound of Africa. Amapiano an amalgamation of DeepHouse\, Kwaito baselines and piano melodies + the vibrancy of Afrohouse & Abrobeats URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/mr-sango-found-native-amapiano-afrobeats-sounds-of-africa/2026-04-16/ LOCATION:The Purple Turtle\, 9 Gun Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 2JR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mr-Sango-1-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T020000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241104T201827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T201830Z UID:10001077-1776456000-1776477600@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Slippery People DESCRIPTION:Slippery People’s sets bring a range of different styles such as disco\, house and techno. \n\n\n\nBlending in the different genres brings a lot of energy to the night and also something for everyone when on the dance floor. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/slippery-people/2026-04-17/ LOCATION:The Oakford Social Club\, 53 Blagrave Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 1PZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dj-1952643_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T220000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20260111T125707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T125708Z UID:10008350-1776542400-1776549600@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Tom Rosenthal: Whatever People Say I Am\, That's What I Am DESCRIPTION:Tom Rosenthal is performing his new show Whatever People Say I Am\, That’s What I Am\n\n\n\nTom Rosenthal’s show\, Whatever People Say I Am\, That’s What I Am\, will feature jokes like ‘Wimbledon’\, ‘Daniel Radcliffe’ and ‘Nepo Baby’\, showcasing Rosenthal’s sharp nose and observational squawking. \n\n\n\nStar of Friday Night Dinner (C4) and Plebs (ITV)\, this is Tom’s return to stand-up following his critically-acclaimed 2019 show\, Manhood. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/tom-rosenthal-whatever-people-say-i-am-thats-what-i-am/2026-04-18/ LOCATION:South Street\, 21 South Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 4QU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tom-Rosenthal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="South Street Arts Centre":MAILTO:boxoffice@reading.gov.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T223000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20260112T214518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T214519Z UID:10008504-1776711600-1776724200@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Nettlebed Folk Club presents Cara Dillon DESCRIPTION:Cara Dillon will be performing at Nettlebed Folk Club Picture: Bryan Ledgard / Wikipedia\n\n\n\nCara Dillon\, an extraordinary\, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer\, will captivate us once again with her exquisite and enthralling live performance. \n\n\n\nEvery note and word sung with a passion and confidence earnedthrough a life of experience singing traditional songs. \n\n\n\nShe will be accompanied by an acclaimed musician andproducer\, Sam Lakeman. \n\n\n\nJoin Cara and Sam for an intimate evening full of exceptional music and warmth that they bring to the stage. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/nettlebed-folk-club-presents-cara-dillon/ LOCATION:Nettlebed Village Club\, High Street\, Nettlebed\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 5DD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1280px-Cara_Dillon_-_Cambridge_Folk_Festival_50th_Anniversary_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20251005T132145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T153020Z UID:10008314-1776792600-1776812400@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:StageCraft 2026 – Independent Beer Festival DESCRIPTION:StageCraft will take place in South Street in April 2026\, and see a fusion of street food\, wines\, ciders and independent breweries’ beer Picture: Phil Creighton\n\n\n\nAn independent beer festival  featuring a bumper line up of the best independent breweries from near & far\, alongside wine & cider offers & delicious street food. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/stagecraft-2026-independent-beer-festival/2026-04-21/ LOCATION:South Street\, 21 South Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 4QU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events,Food and drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20250904_193345.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="South Street Arts Centre":MAILTO:boxoffice@reading.gov.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T030000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241105T210728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T210730Z UID:10002831-1776981600-1776999600@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Mr Sango - Found Native Amapiano\, Afrobeats Sounds of Africa DESCRIPTION:The quintessential sound of Africa. Amapiano an amalgamation of DeepHouse\, Kwaito baselines and piano melodies + the vibrancy of Afrohouse & Abrobeats URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/mr-sango-found-native-amapiano-afrobeats-sounds-of-africa/2026-04-23/ LOCATION:The Purple Turtle\, 9 Gun Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 2JR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mr-Sango-1-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20251005T132145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T153020Z UID:10008315-1777114800-1777132800@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:StageCraft 2026 – Independent Beer Festival DESCRIPTION:StageCraft will take place in South Street in April 2026\, and see a fusion of street food\, wines\, ciders and independent breweries’ beer Picture: Phil Creighton\n\n\n\nAn independent beer festival  featuring a bumper line up of the best independent breweries from near & far\, alongside wine & cider offers & delicious street food. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/stagecraft-2026-independent-beer-festival/2026-04-25/1/ LOCATION:South Street\, 21 South Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 4QU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events,Food and drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20250904_193345.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="South Street Arts Centre":MAILTO:boxoffice@reading.gov.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20251005T132145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T153020Z UID:10008316-1777138200-1777158000@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:StageCraft 2026 – Independent Beer Festival DESCRIPTION:StageCraft will take place in South Street in April 2026\, and see a fusion of street food\, wines\, ciders and independent breweries’ beer Picture: Phil Creighton\n\n\n\nAn independent beer festival  featuring a bumper line up of the best independent breweries from near & far\, alongside wine & cider offers & delicious street food. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/stagecraft-2026-independent-beer-festival/2026-04-25/2/ LOCATION:South Street\, 21 South Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 4QU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events,Food and drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20250904_193345.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="South Street Arts Centre":MAILTO:boxoffice@reading.gov.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241105T220105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T220109Z UID:10003039-1777579200-1777590000@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Ding Dong Daddios DESCRIPTION:A night of swing from The Ding Dong Daddios. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/ding-dong-daddios/2026-04-30/ LOCATION:The Purple Turtle\, 9 Gun Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 2JR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ding-Dong-Daddios.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T030000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241105T210728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T210730Z UID:10002832-1777586400-1777604400@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Mr Sango - Found Native Amapiano\, Afrobeats Sounds of Africa DESCRIPTION:The quintessential sound of Africa. Amapiano an amalgamation of DeepHouse\, Kwaito baselines and piano melodies + the vibrancy of Afrohouse & Abrobeats URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/mr-sango-found-native-amapiano-afrobeats-sounds-of-africa/2026-04-30/ LOCATION:The Purple Turtle\, 9 Gun Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 2JR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mr-Sango-1-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20250901T200818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T200820Z UID:10007788-1777831200-1777849200@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Genesis Connected DESCRIPTION:Genesis Connected\n\n\n\nThis show performs the music of Genesis and the solo projects Peter Gabriel\, Phil Collins and Mike & The Mechanics. \n\n\n\nHits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn it On again\, Sledgehammer\, In The Air Tonight\, Over My Shoulder\, Against All Odds\, That’s All\, The Living Years and many more. \n\n\n\nThe frontman is not only an incredibly versatile vocalist\, he is also a truly gifted drummer just like Phil Collins. \n\n\n\nSo expect the show to include the well-known “DOUBLE DRUMS” element as featured on every Genesis and Phil Collins tour. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/genesis-connected/2026-05-03/ LOCATION:Mill At Sonning\, Sonning Eye\, Sonning\, Berkshire\, RG4 6TY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Concerts,Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Genesis-Connected.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mill at Soning":MAILTO:boxoffice@millatsonning.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T030000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241105T210728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T210730Z UID:10002833-1778191200-1778209200@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Mr Sango - Found Native Amapiano\, Afrobeats Sounds of Africa DESCRIPTION:The quintessential sound of Africa. Amapiano an amalgamation of DeepHouse\, Kwaito baselines and piano melodies + the vibrancy of Afrohouse & Abrobeats URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/mr-sango-found-native-amapiano-afrobeats-sounds-of-africa/2026-05-07/ LOCATION:The Purple Turtle\, 9 Gun Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 2JR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mr-Sango-1-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T003000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241103T124543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T124545Z UID:10001016-1778200200-1778288400@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Arthur DESCRIPTION:A night of soul disco and house music. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/arthur/2026-05-08/ LOCATION:The Oakford Social Club\, 53 Blagrave Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 1PZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dj-1952643_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20250906T081222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T082207Z UID:10007809-1778270400-1778272200@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Poets Café LIVE hosted by Katie Meehan and Vic Pickup DESCRIPTION:Poets Café returns with an opportunity for anyone to grab the microphone. \n\n\n\nOrganised 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. \n\n\n\nSet up thirty years ago by Susan Utting\, previous curators include beloved children’s author AF Harrold and poet and novelist Claire Dyer\, who have brought Britain’s best-loved poets to our stage. \n\n\n\nTaking place on the second Friday of every month\, twenty open mic slots are available to seasoned poets and newcomers alike on a first-come-first-served basis. \n\n\n\nOrganisers welcome poets to read one A4 page or equivalent (approximately two minutes) of their best work. \n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Poets coming up:12th Sept – Luke Palmer10th Oct – Rehema Njami14th Nov – The Whole Kahani12th Dec – Robin Houghton URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/poets-cafe-live-hosted-by-katie-meehan-and-vic-pickup/2026-05-08/ LOCATION:South Street\, 21 South Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 4QU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/microphone-4697050_1280.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="South Street Arts Centre":MAILTO:boxoffice@reading.gov.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T220000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241027T183142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T201052Z UID:10003101-1778270400-1778277600@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Poets' Cafe DESCRIPTION:Reading’s longest running poetry night combines an open mic section for local writers alongside a specially invited guest poets. \n\n\n\nIt is hosted by Reading Stanza. \n\n\n\nDoors are 8pm\, poetry starts at 8.30pm. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/poets-cafe/2026-05-08/ LOCATION:South Street\, 21 South Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 4QU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/notebook-2246457_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T220000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20260111T125307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T125308Z UID:10008345-1778270400-1778277600@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Poets Café DESCRIPTION:Organised 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. \n\n\n\nThere are open mic opportunities for those wishing to share their poetry: one A4 page (around two minutes performance time). \n\n\n\nEach evening has guest poets performing: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 13: James Womack\n\n\n\nMarch 13: Desree\n\n\n\nApril 10: Two Rivers night: James Peake\, Kitty Hawkins\, Peter Robinson\n\n\n\nMay 8: Lucy Heuschen \n\n\n\nJune 12: Ali Lewis  \n\n\n\nJuly 10: Rachel Spence\n\n\n\nAugust 14: Oliver Fox  \n\n\n\n\nFor more on the poets’ cafe\, read our preview from autumn 2025 here: https://cheeselogs.co.uk/2025/10/05/poets-cafe-brings-interview/ URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/poets-cafe-2/2026-05-08/ LOCATION:South Street\, 21 South Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 4QU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/microphone-4697050_1280.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="South Street Arts Centre":MAILTO:boxoffice@reading.gov.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T223000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T033000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241105T203003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T203006Z UID:10001800-1778365800-1778383800@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:LOST CITY - House and UK Garage at The Purple Turtle DESCRIPTION:Lost City continue their residency at The Turtle Every Second Saturday Of The Month. \n\n\n\nHOUSE/UK GARAGE URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/lost-city-house-and-uk-garage-at-the-purple-turtle/2026-05-09/ LOCATION:The Purple Turtle\, 9 Gun Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 2JR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lost-City.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20260111T151308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T151309Z UID:10008412-1778614200-1778626800@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Laughs and Illusions – An Evening of Magic and Comedy DESCRIPTION:The Mill at Sonning’s magic and comedy night is so popular that it is now monthly\n\n\n\nJoin Dan Hudson for an Evening of Laughs and Illusions. \n\n\n\nMagicians and Comedians team up to bring you an unforgettable night of side-splitting comedy and jaw-dropping magic.  \n\n\n\nSo popular that it is now a Monthly Event. \n\n\n\nShow may contain themes and language of an adult nature – not suitable for Children. \n\n\n\nNo meal/food with this performance. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/laughs-and-illusions-an-evening-of-magic-and-comedy-2/2026-05-12/ LOCATION:Mill At Sonning\, Sonning Eye\, Sonning\, Berkshire\, RG4 6TY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-Mill_An-Evening-of-Magic-and-Comedy_Oct-20253-scaled-e1768144340746.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mill at Sonning":MAILTO:boxoffice@millatsonning.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T213000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241027T131401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T131402Z UID:10000340-1778702400-1778707800@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Quiz night DESCRIPTION:Monthly quiz hosted by Mike Burt. \n\n\n\nHeld on the second Wednesday of a month. \n\n\n\nTeams of up to six\, bring pen and paper. \n\n\n\nArrive from 7.45pm for the 8pm start. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/quiz-night/2026-05-13/ LOCATION:The Retreat\, 8 St John's Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 4EH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Pub quizzes and bingo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/louis-hansel-vI7pDreQLl4-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T141500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T163000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20250901T194759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T194826Z UID:10007776-1778768100-1778776200@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Mill at Sonning Afternoon Tea & Tour DESCRIPTION:The Mill at Sonning’s tour and afternoon tea \n\n\n\nEnjoy a 30-minute talk about the Mill at Sonning’s history\, plus a talk about the theatre’s costume department\, followed by a Q&A session. \n\n\n\nIt includes a backstage tour of the theatre and workshops. \n\n\n\nAfterwards\, guests can enjoy an Afternoon Tea in the Waterwheel Bar including finger sandwiches\, freshly baked scones\, strawberry jam\, clotted cream\, homemade cakes and more. \n\n\n\nArrive from 1.45pm \n\n\n\nQ&A and tour starts at 2.15pm. \n\n\n\nAfternoon Tea from 3.15pm. \n\n\n\nLimited to 20 places per tour. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/mill-at-sonning-afternoon-tea-tour/2026-05-14/ LOCATION:Mill At Sonning\, Sonning Eye\, Sonning\, Berkshire\, RG4 6TY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events,Food and drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/The-Mill_Afternoon-Tea.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mill at Soning":MAILTO:boxoffice@millatsonning.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T030000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241105T210728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T210730Z UID:10002834-1778796000-1778814000@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Mr Sango - Found Native Amapiano\, Afrobeats Sounds of Africa DESCRIPTION:The quintessential sound of Africa. Amapiano an amalgamation of DeepHouse\, Kwaito baselines and piano melodies + the vibrancy of Afrohouse & Abrobeats URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/mr-sango-found-native-amapiano-afrobeats-sounds-of-africa/2026-05-14/ LOCATION:The Purple Turtle\, 9 Gun Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 2JR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mr-Sango-1-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T020000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241104T201827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T201830Z UID:10001078-1778875200-1778896800@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Slippery People DESCRIPTION:Slippery People’s sets bring a range of different styles such as disco\, house and techno. \n\n\n\nBlending in the different genres brings a lot of energy to the night and also something for everyone when on the dance floor. URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/slippery-people/2026-05-15/ LOCATION:The Oakford Social Club\, 53 Blagrave Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 1PZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dj-1952643_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T030000 DTSTAMP:20260408T093724 CREATED:20241105T210728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T210730Z UID:10002835-1779400800-1779418800@cheeselogs.co.uk SUMMARY:Mr Sango - Found Native Amapiano\, Afrobeats Sounds of Africa DESCRIPTION:The quintessential sound of Africa. Amapiano an amalgamation of DeepHouse\, Kwaito baselines and piano melodies + the vibrancy of Afrohouse & Abrobeats URL:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/event/mr-sango-found-native-amapiano-afrobeats-sounds-of-africa/2026-05-21/ LOCATION:The Purple Turtle\, 9 Gun Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 2JR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live music and nights out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cheeselogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mr-Sango-1-.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR