Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
Reading's festive season opens on Saturday 14 November with the Christmas Lights Switch-On on Broad Street and the return of the Christmas Market, which runs until 3 January. The post covers the afternoon's line-up, the market's new stalls and food, and a competition to design next year's lights.
Late-night DJ session by MNE at Popworld in Reading with tickets from £2.
Expert roundtable on the legal and political implications of US sanctions against the International Criminal Court and the Court's digital resilience.
Candlelight tribute concert in which the Quattro String Quartet plays Michael Jackson songs under candlelight at the University of Reading.
Coffee meet-up for pregnant women and new mothers at Coffee at 108 in Reading.
Free seminar led by mindset coach Chris Hunt on strategies for performing under pressure, for athletes of all levels.
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The University of Reading is hosting a free Ancient Games Day at Eclectic Games on Saturday 7 November, 10:00 to 17:00, as part of the Being Human Festival. Visitors can try ancient games, see modern ones with historians, and join design workshops; tickets are free but must be booked.
A guide to Reading's Poets' Cafe, the monthly literary gathering at South Street Arts Centre on the second Friday of each month, with its open mic, guest poets, prices and history.
Annual leadership conference for SME leaders with expert panels, a live AI demo and a reflection session to prepare for the coming decade.
Summit by Thames Valley Police and CAV-Communities Against Violence to tackle knife crime and child criminal exploitation, with an 18+ indoor session and outdoor youth activities.
Informal roundtable of legal leaders to discuss the future of AI in law over food and drinks, with no sales or AI hype.
Free information session by the student charity Choose a Challenge inviting students to join a team that summits Mount Toubkal in the High Atlas.
Annual conference of the 999 EMS Research Forum, a UK partnership of academics and emergency-care providers, with keynote teaching, oral presentations and a poster session.
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Outdoor reggae show at Palmer Park featuring UB40 with Ali Campbell, plus special guests David Rodigan, M Dot R, Beatles Dub Club and Marley Experience.
Grand opening of Reading Winter Wonderland, with an undercover ice-skating rink, observation wheel, penguin bumper cars, Santa's Grotto and a family rollercoaster.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with soloist Esther Yoo and Associate Conductor Emilia Hoving, plays The Hexagon in Reading.
Town-wide Christmas season with the Light Switch On, Christmas markets, theatre, carol concerts and family festive events across Reading.
Fast, flat half marathon through the centre of Reading, with a children's Mini Marathon, at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
