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Six spellers, one stage, and whole lot of heart
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is the uproarious, heartwarming, Tony Award-winning musical about six quirky middle schoolers who are competing for the spelling championship of a lifetime.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Six awkward spelling champions take the stage in this Tony Award-winning musical comedy, where the stakes of the local spelling bee become unexpectedly profound.
The Underground to Host Second Annual ASL-Friendly Live Music Event at Free Play Bar & Arcade
Local cover band The Underground will hold its second annual ASL-friendly live music event on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Free Play Bar & Arcade in Worcester, MA from 8:30 p.m. until midnight.
Eight artists, one voice: Repeat After Me at the Worcester Art Museum
A Reading graduate among a select group of artists redefining disability and creativity at the Worcester Art Museum Open Door Gallery.
Reading in full bloom: a spring of arts & performance
This spring, Reading came alive with music, voices, and performance from across the community - from student choirs to the symphony orchestra.
Hands joined on the Common: A Wampanoag celebration comes to Reading
On a sun-dried afternoon, children and elders alike joined hands and moved together, a reminder that culture is something lived, not just remembered.
You’re invited
Reading Cultural Council announces their annual grantee reception to take place at the Pleasant St. Center on Monday, June 1st, 2026 at 6:30pm.
Reading Symphony Orchestra to present “Blast Off into Space!” pops concert
The Reading Symphony Orchestra will close out its pops season with a space-themed musical adventure during “Blast Off into Space!” on Sunday, May 17, at 3:30 pm at the William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center at Reading Memorial High School.
Reading Community Singers to present spring concert “As the Seasons Turn”
The Reading Community Singers (RCS) will welcome the community to their annual spring concert, As the Seasons Turn, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 7:30 pm at Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center.
Reading PorchFest: Be a Part of the Tradition
Now in its eighth year, Reading PorchFest is a community rite of spring.
The Friends of the Reading Public Library Outdoor Concert Series kicks off on Saturday, May 2 at 10am!
Join us for The Friends of the Reading Public Library Outdoor Concerts starting this Saturday and running during the month of May into early June.
Reminder: Library Card Contest Design entries due tomorrow
Young artists in Reading have one more day to submit their entries for the Reading Public Library’s Library Card Design Contest.
Reading Public Schools to host Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers on Town Common
Reading Public Schools will host the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers for a special community-wide cultural event on Saturday, May 2, at 10:00 am on the Reading Town Common.
Reading artist Delia Harrington showcases work at Worcester Art Museum
A Reading local is bringing a deeply personal and visually striking body of work to the Worcester Art Museum, where their art is helping reshape how audiences understand disability.
Reading Cultural Council to host annual reception on June 1
The Reading Cultural Council (RCC) will host its annual reception on Monday, June 1, at 6:30 pm at the Pleasant Street Center.
RMHS Drama Club Presents Clue: High School Edition
The RMHS Drama Club proudly presents its spring production of Clue: High School Edition, written by Sandy Rustin.
Open Door Gallery at Worcester Art Museum to Hold Opening Receptionfor New Group Exhibition by Artists with Disabilities
Open Door Gallery at the Worcester Art Museum today announced it will be holding an opening reception for its group exhibition, Repeat After Me, on Thursday, April 16, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Reading Public Library launches youth library card design contest
Young artists in Reading are invited to showcase their creativity and potentially see their work featured across the community.
Seize The Day with Newsies Jr. presented by Parker Middle School Drama Club
Performing Arts Center Thursday, March 5th at 6:30pm, Friday, March 6th at 7pm, and Saturday, March 7th at 2pm.
Production of The Mousetrap at Colonial Chorus Players
Colonial Chorus Players proudly presents the longest-running theatrical production in the world, The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, March 6–15 at the Old Hose House Theater in Reading.