Free beginner taster session of tag rugby, a minimal-contact version of the sport, at Reading RFC with a post-match social.
Free seminar led by mindset coach Chris Hunt on strategies for performing under pressure, for athletes of all levels.
Monthly mental health peer support meeting with a guest speaker from Age UK Berkshire about services for over-55s in Berkshire.
Free night of strategy and deception games, with Mafia and UNO, pizza and soft drinks provided by UoR PakSoc.
Holistic energy-healing session led by Maria Moment to clear the womb centre, harmonise the menstrual cycle and fertility and support creativity and intuition.
Candlelight tribute concert in which the Quattro String Quartet plays Michael Jackson songs under candlelight at the University of Reading.
Weekly K-pop dance class for 11 to 15-year-olds of all levels, learning choreography from songs like 'Neon' (A2O) and 'Drip' (ATEEZ).
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.
Festive pottery painting workshop with materials supplied at Henry Street Garden Centre in Arborfield, Reading.
Free guided walking tour marking the University of Reading's centenary, exploring the town and the University during the First and Second World Wars.
Paint and sip session run by Black Girls Space at Palmer 111, with paint, easels and drinks provided.
Volunteer-led session for new and expectant parents to meet and play with their babies, alongside a free drop-in Baby Cafe for feeding support.
Armistice lecture by Dr Chris Kempshall on how soldiers from Britain, France and the United States viewed one another during the final year of the First World War.
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.
Interactive session with Lee Chambers, founder of Male Allies UK, on how to support boys and young men through key life transitions.
18+ night of house, garage and jungle music powered by REMS residents at The Cocktail Club in Reading town centre.
Relaxed social sip and paint evening led by artist and illustrator Michelle Douglas, with all materials provided and no prior experience needed.
Free film festival with short films and documentaries from filmmakers around the world.
Meditative gong sound bath in which participants are wrapped in fabrics or suspended in hammocks and chairs while listening to the vibrations of gongs, singing bowls, chimes and drums.
Free social chess session open to all skill levels, with no partner needed, hosted by R.S.V.P. at Siren Craft Brew.
Hands-on clothing repair workshop led by Hilary to teach practical and decorative hand-sewing techniques for mending everyday garments.
Free screening of the climate and nature crisis film 'People's Emergency Briefing' followed by a guided conversation on personal and community solutions.
Interactive live family show based on the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, with audience members stepping on stage for head-to-head challenges.
Black-tie gala awards dinner hosted by Mark Durden-Smith celebrating excellence in the Thames Valley corporate finance and dealmaking community.
Talk with meteorology experts Laura Tobin and Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez OBE on career paths in the field.
Free weekly drop-in session for babies and young children to introduce them to language and rhyme, with a parent who must stay.
Open event at Reading College's King's Road campus to showcase courses, meet staff and talk to Careers Advisors about apprenticeships and higher education.
Free weekly beginner steel pan workshops for children aged 8 to 16, led by Mary and her team of Steel Pan Music Tutors with RASPO.
London artist Eliot Ash plays The Shinfield Arms with his guitar-driven indie, pop punk and punk-pop music.
Community hobby group for arts and crafts, board games and puzzles, held every other Wednesday at Signature at Caversham.
Public two-minute silence led by the Mayor of Reading, Cllr Paul Gittings, at the Forbury Gardens War Memorial.
Free taster session for beginners to try tag rugby, the non-contact version of rugby played with Velcro tags, at Reading RFC.
Afternoon of activities for new families with children from Reception to Year 6 at The Abbey Junior School, with dinner on the house.
Live Theatre's staging of Marie Jones's Olivier-winning play about a Hollywood film company hiring locals as extras, marking the play's 30th anniversary.
Free health talk by cardiology consultant Charles McKenna on common cardiac conditions at Spire Dunedin Hospital.
A half-hour wellbeing walk around Whiteknights Lake led by Reading Men Walking and Talking, with friendly dogs, to mark Men's Mental Health Month.
Metal tribute night with Chop Suey, SLIP-NOT, A7Xperience and Propa Roach marking the 25th anniversary of System of a Down's Toxicity and IOWA.
Free networking evening with pizza and drinks hosted by RG NextGen in collaboration with Stantec.
Monthly sound bath session led by Danielle North at Soul Barns in Reading.
Free property networking evening with a UK market update and structured networking for property investors and professionals.
Wine tasting of six Italian red wines led by the estate's director and wine expert Natalia.
Speed dating night for single men and women in their early forties to mid fifties at The Cocktail Club on Gun Street.
Self-guided audio walking tour of Reading's historic landmarks, including Reading Abbey and Reading Minster, delivered via the free AudaTours app.
18+ night of darts with professional versus student matches, live music, karaoke, DJs and compulsory fancy dress at 3Sixty.
Student night afterparty with darts, two rooms of music and a terrace garden at Lola Lo.
Free information session by the student charity Choose a Challenge inviting students to join a team that summits Mount Toubkal in the High Atlas.
Free screening of the documentary 'The Invisible Mammal', about bats and white-nose syndrome, presented by the University of Reading and the Earley Environmental Group.
Free screening of the short film 'In the Same Frame: Two Lives, One Frame' followed by a guided group discussion, hosted by the Reading Interfaith Group and the Dialogue Society.
Live performance by Hannah James & Toby Kuhn at South Street in Reading.
Relaxed two-hour painting and wine-sipping session led by local artist Michelle Douglas, where guests create their own Christmas card.
Comedy magic show mixing comedy, magic, misfortune and questionable predictions, recommended for ages 16 and over.
Piano trio concert by Trio Bohémo with works by Beethoven, Martinů, Reicha and Dvořák, part of the Classical Music Alive 2026/27 season.
Stand-up show by Romesh Ranganathan, 'Will Change Your Life', at the Hexagon Theatre in Reading.
Over-18s guided beer tasting of Siren Craft Brew's annual CCC release with founder Darron Anley, with two sessions on 12 November.
Weekly Friday night of hip-hop, R&B and Afro music with a live performance at Gun Street Garden.
Live cover show of classic rock anthems by artists such as Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, AC/DC and Jimi Hendrix, with a light and projection show.
Student-led evening of music and readings at the University of Reading to remember those who served and reflect on peace and community.
Late-night Halloween night of clubbing with a takeovers by Distant Planet and several DJs at The Face Bar.
Screening of the film 'Journey to the Stones' at the Reading Biscuit Factory on Broad Street.
Weekly Friday-night club comedy night with a new lineup of UK circuit comedians at Pentahotel Reading, over 18s only.
Two nights of fireworks over the lake with a live DJ, hot food, kids' soft play and family entertainment at Lagoona Park.
Guided walking tour through Prospect Park covering the park's history and the story of Lady Berkshire, with a discussion at Hey Coffee.
Weekly Friday club night at Popworld with resident DJs spinning hip-hop, house and pop, with £2.75 drinks all night, giveaways and confetti cannons.
Weekly Friday night of small plates, cocktails and mains with live DJ entertainment and the venue's party anthems and feel-good classics.
Screening of the documentary 'Solstice', followed by a Q&A with Paul and the film's creators Zak and Sam, and a night of DJs.
Free 18+ night of rock and indie covers by AUDIOTONIC at The Purple Turtle in Reading.
Free workshop for Berkshire educators on how to guide students into the Film and TV industry, hosted by Screen Berkshire.
Free workshop for young people interested in STEM, with talks and interactive sessions from Abbey School alumnae and an industry specialist.
Weekly outdoor learning session for children under five in The MERL's garden, with nature exploration, storytelling, craft and a snack.
Free morning for families considering nursery or reception to play, do a craft session, meet the nursery and admissions teams and try the school's shortbread.
Salsa dance social with DJ Vince playing old-school and modern Salsa Dura, Guaguancó, Mambo and Cha-cha-cha.
Relaxed 5K morning run with coffee and pastries, a guest Q&A and a raffle for Brooks shoes at Up & Running Reading.
A workshop exploring the concept of cognitive biases and how they affect decision-making, held at the independent cinema and arts venue Reading Biscuit Factory.
A 60-minute candlelight concert in which the Quattro String Quartet plays Coldplay and Ed Sheeran hits as instrumental pieces.
Debut Reading show of INXS tribute band INXS(GB), with special guest support Hung Up on 80's.
Evening of gentle Pilates flow followed by a healing Gong Bath Meditation with gongs and singing bowls.
Grass-roots 80s and 90s big night out with Après DJs at Bier Keller in Reading.
Adults-only 80s and 90s disco cruise aboard the Caversham Princess on the Upper Thames, with music by Thames Valley Discos.
Singles party for professionals aged 30-50 at the Penta Hotel, with introductions by friendly hosts and a True Dating account required beforehand.
Free evening of live music from seven Radio Wigwam artists, billed as 'Rock The Ferryboat', at The Ferryboat.
Annual double bill by the performing arts group Kalakunj celebrating South Asian arts and heritage, with Odissi by guest artist Koel Ghosh.
Annual festive switch-on on Broad Street with live music, family activities and the opening of the Christmas Market.
Concert by Let it Bleed, a Rolling Stones covers band, at The Butler on Chatham Street.
