DATES: August 4 - 19 (CLICK HERE for the full schedule)
LOCATION: Genesius Theatre | 153 N. 10th St. | Reading, PA 19601

Dreamgirls is a Broadway musical with music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. Based on the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others, the musical follows the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago called "The Dreams", who become music superstars. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Genesius Theatre website.

DATE: Friday, July 14
TIME: 5 - 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Art Plus Gallery | 604 Penn Ave | Reading, PA 19611

Splash into Summer with Art Plus Gallery! A new member show opens July 14th. The small gallery introduces visitors to the wide range of media and styles of 25 Berks County artists. And since the member artists in the cooperative also run the gallery, you may even meet the talent behind artwork you like, right on the spot. In the featured exhibit wing is the abstract, mixed media work of Donna Unger.

Visit the Art Plus Gallery website to lean more.

DATES:
Friday, July 14
Saturday, July 15
Sunday, July 16
Friday, July 21
Saturday, July 22
Sunday, July 23
Friday, July 28
Saturday, July 29
Sunday, July 30
TIME: 6 - 11 p.m. / Performances at 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Franklin Street Station | 345 Penn St | Reading, PA 19601

THIS IS READING, a dynamic site-specific multimedia installation blending live performance and visual media, will occupy the historic Franklin Street Railroad Station in Downtown Reading, re-animating the long vacant building. Using as its foundation the challenges, and triumphs of people living in and around Reading, Pa., This is Reading will weave their individual stories into one cohesive and celebratory compelling tale of the city.

There will also be entertainment on the community stage and good food from local vendors.

WAIT LIST ESTABLISHED. In an effort to accommodate as many members of the Reading community as possible, This Is Reading has established a Wait List. Visit the This Is Reading Facebook page for details.

DATES/TIMES:
Friday, July 14 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 15 @ 3 & 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Miller Center for the Performing Arts | 4 N. Second St. | Reading, PA 19601

Based on Lewis Carroll's book and the Disney animated film, Alice in Wonderland Jr. is a musical trip down the rabbit hole with White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, and Caterpillar. Directed by Carol Toomey, the cast of 43 private, public, and home schooled Berks County children create a trip to remember. Tickets $10 in advance; $12 at the door.

For tickets, leave a message with Carol at 610-777-0900, or email RainbowAct@aol.com.

DATE: Saturday, July 15
TIME: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
LOCATION: New Life Bible Fellowship Church | 2960 W. Philadelphia Ave. | Oley, PA 19547

Reading Choral Society is hosting A Day of Conducting, Rehearsing, and Singing Workshop . It will include warm-up exercises, sectional rehearsals, and discussion on changing voice. The day will be led by Jody L. Kerchner, who hails from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She is the secondary-school music and choral music education specialist, which is why teens are invited. Adults $15; Teens $5. Includes workshop and lunch.

For registration and more information visit the Reading Choral Society website.

DATE: Saturday, July 15
TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.
LOCATION: Clay on Main | 313 main St. | Oley, PA 19547

Visit Clay on Main on Saturday for an ice cream social and open house. There will be demonstrations, craft activities, Music in the Half Moon Cafe, a Potter's Pantry, and a gallery art exhibit. There will be free ice cream cones for everyone, and hand-made ceramic ice cream bowls for a $10 donation. Go to Clay on Main's website for more information.

DATE: Sunday, July 16
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Wyomissing Stone House | 1216 Parkside Dr. N. | Wyomissing, PA 19610

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Reading Pops Orchestra’s appearance on the Wyomissing Stone House summer concert series. The concert will pay tribute to their outstanding group of music arrangers and superb principal players in the orchestra as well as several outstanding high school vocalists from Berks County. For a concert schedule visit Reading Pops website.

DATE: Wednesday, July 19
TIME: 5 p.m.
LOCATION: 500 Block of Penn St. | Reading, PA 19602

Downtown Alive is a concert & block party featuring food trucks, beer, and games! This week's concert features Sister Hazel, an alternative rock band from Gainesville, Florida, whose style also blends elements of jangle pop, folk rock, classic rock 'n' roll, and southern rock. Their music is characterized by highly melodic tunes and prominent harmonies. Most of their songs have optimistic lyrics. Free concert admission.

Coming up Next at Downtown Alive!
August 16: The Griswolds
August 30: 24 Horas, George Lamond & Funk Salsa Urban

Visit the Downtown Alive website for more information.

TIME; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The Art and Craft Gallery of Hamburg | 335 State St. | Hamburg, PA

Emma, aged 15, has “an eye for photography" which is described as well beyond her years. Last year she was named Budding Artist by Dancing Tree Creations. She began taking photos around her 12th birthday when Lyme disease stripped her of her active life, even preventing her from going to school. During that time, she took photos of birds from her bedroom window and, on better days, of cows on short drives. As her health continues to steadily improve, she has been able to go on further outings and develop her skills in photography. Her goal is to capture the beautiful moments of everyday life in an effort to spread hope and joy, one image at a time.

For more information, call The Art and Craft Gallery of Hamburg at 610-562-3106.

DATE: Wednesday, July 26
TIME: 3 - 8 p.m.
LOCATION: The Inn at Reading | 1040 North Park Rd. | Wyomissing, PA 19610

You are invited to attend the 2017 Abilities in Motion Art Show, commemorating the anniversary of the adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act! FREE ADMISSION and REFRESHMENTS! The Art Show will feature more than 30 artists with disabilities showcasing their works in mediums that include papercraft, charcoal portraits, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, painting, pastels, writing, and more. There will be opportunities to purchase art and meet directly with the artists themselves. Visit the Abilities in Motion website for more information.

DATE: Sunday, July 27
TIME: 6 p.m.
LOCATION: Gring's Mill | 2083 Tulpehocken Rd. | Wyomissing, PA 19610

Peter Errich is an accomplished singer/songwriter who has been writing, recording, and performing original music since 1996. Released in 2015, his first solo record, The Lost and Found, was a collection of songs written with longtime collaborators Todd Zarzecki and Keith Knowles. In December 2016, Peter released his second record entitled Beneath The Sun. Admission $5 per car. For more information, visit the Berks County Parks & Recreation website.

DATE: Friday, July 28
TIME: 5 - 8 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Boyertown Main Street Merchant Group

DATE: Saturday, July 29
TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Barrio Alegria

DATE: Sunday, August 6
TIME: 2 - 4 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Berks Opera Company

DATE: Sunday, August 6
TIME: 6 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Mifflin Community Library