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Thursday 14/08/08 Preview Day
Event
BukandShit present Party Shank versus Glamourforbetter @ The Facebar GLAMOUR FOR BETTER + PARTY SHANK UK TOUR
Where
The Face bar Ambrose Place Chatham Street Reading RG1 7JE
Time
Start Queueing 7.30pm www.wegottickets.com
Price
£7 adv
Details

This years ones to watch Glamourforbetter and Partyshank continue their aclaimed UK tour with this must see date at the Facebar Reading. Expect the unexpected. Plus We Haunt Wizards. See www.myspace.com/facebar for restrictions

Contact

Phone: 0118 956 8188 Email: info@thefacebar.com
www.myspace.com/bukandskitpromotions www.myspace.com/partyshank www.myspace.com/glamourforbetter www.myspace.com/facebar

  

Glamour For Better
Event
Global Café Beer Festival
Where
Global Cafe & Bar 35-39 London St. Reading RG1 4PS
Time
7pm
Price
FREE
Details

Four consecutive evenings of music and film with a selection of interesting, local, organic and Vegan beers on draught, in addition to our existing range of around 50. Music begins at 7 pm Thursday (14th) evening with a ReadiRockRevolution Acoustic Chillout Session featuring piano maestro Eddie Chilvers, Blues from Ben Cox-Smith, and James Fayers

Contact

www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution www.myspace.com/globalcafebar

Fri 15/08/08 Day 1
Event
Live Music @ 3Bs Bar
Where
3Bs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH
Time
8pm
Price
FREE
Details

Featuring Paula Curtis, Lorraine Joslin + Guests. Over 18s only - ID if you are lucky enough to look under 25

Contact

0118 9399803

  

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Summer Suprise

Event
Moondogs Art Gallery & Coffe Shop Summer Exhibition
Where
Moondogs Art Stop Cafe, 167A Oxford Road, RG1 7UZ
Time
9.30am
Price
FREE
Details

Local Artist displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for.

Contact

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

Event
Bukandskit BANDWAR 2008, Sponsored By Reading Evening Post, BBC Berkshire and Whitehouse Studios
Where
The Face bar Ambrose Place Chatham Street Reading RG1 7JE
Time
7.45pm
Price
£7
Details

Kill The Killer | Shadow army | Daddys Little Secret | Without Risk. The second round of this epic band war rumbles on as the finest unsigned bands to be found battle it out for this years title.

Contact

Phone: 0118 956 8188 Email: info@thefacebar.com
www.myspace.com/facebar www.myspace.com/bukandskitpromotions

Event
Reading Guild of Artists Summer Suprise Exhibition
Where
The Waterhouse Chamber, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, RG1 1QH
Time
11am-6pm
Price
FREE
Details

Formed in 1930. The RGA is a diverse group of about 160 artists whose interests include painting, sculpture/3-D, drawing, printmaking, typography and lettering, ceramics, weaving, embroidery, stained glass, photography and digital work. Their summer exhibitions offers an excellent opportunity for the public to view their latest work.

Contact

www.rga-artists.org.uk

Event
Tv Stole My Soul
Where
The Oakford. 53 BLAGRAVE STREET READING RG1 1PZ
Time
8pm
Price
FREE
Details

Feat: Rusell Teapot Live
Matt Tanner Live
(label : Earth Connections)
Scott Wilson
Dj Philm

Contact

0118 959 4267. www.oakfordsocialclub.com www.myspace.com/oakfordsocialclub www.myspace.com/matthewtanner

  

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Event
Global Café Beer Festival
Where
Global Cafe & Bar 35-39 London St. Reading RG1 4PS
Time
8.30pm - 1am
Price
FREE
Details

Friday night at the Global Cafe Beer Festival is funked up to the max with Brighton's Mean Poppa Lean with DJs and Special Guests TBA. 8.30 - 1am. The Global Cafe Beer Festival is four consecutive evenings of music and film with a selection of interesting, local, organic and Vegan beers on draught, in addition to their existing range of around 50.

Contact

www.myspace.com/meanpoppalean www.myspace.com/globalcafebar

Sat 16/08/08 Day 2
Event
Bogrock @ The 3Bs
Where
3Bs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH
Time
8pm
Price
FREE
Details

From the blazing wreckage of local legends Trout emerges a flaming charriot : Bogrock. Plus Support.

Contact

0118 9399803

Event
Bandorama/Club Velocity presents..........
Where
Rising Sun Arts Centre 30 Silver Street, Reading, South RG1
Time
9.30am
Price
Cost : £5/£4 concessions
Details

The Race/The Wookies/Matt Hegarty. Over 18s only.

The Velocity Recordings people have pulled it off again with their fourth year on the Fringe and many more years than that bringing Readings music fans the likes of Bloc Party, Glasvegas, Morning Runner and many more, ages before anyone else picked up on them.

This is a small sample of Reading burgeoning music scene but with something for everyone.

Contact

www.myspace.com/raceuk www.myspace.com/thewookiesuk www.myspace.com/matthegartyuk www.velocityrecordings.com

Event
Moondogs Art Gallery & Coffe Shop Summer Exhibition
Where
Moondogs Art Stop Cafe, 167A Oxford Road, RG1 7UZ
Time
9.30am
Price
FREE
Details

Local Artist displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for.

Contact

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

Event
Reading Guild of Artists Summer Suprise Exhibition
Where
The Waterhouse Chamber, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, RG1 1QH
Time
11am-6pm
Price
FREE
Details

Formed in 1930. The RGA is a diverse group of about 160 artists whose interests include painting, sculpture/3-D, drawing, printmaking, typography and lettering, ceramics, weaving, embroidery, stained glass, photography and digital work. Their summer exhibitions offers an excellent opportunity for the public to view their latest work.

Contact

www.rga-artists.org.uk

  

Bleep Test

Event
Bleep Test : West Galaxy Djs
Where
The Oakford. 53 BLAGRAVE STREET READING RG1 1PZ
Time
8pm
Price
FREE
Details

An audience with the West Reading Galaxy DJs and friends.

Contact

0118 959 4267. www.oakfordsocialclub.com www.myspace.com/oakfordsocialclub www.myspace.com/thebleeptestclub

Event
Global Café Beer Festival
Where
Global Cafe & Bar 35-39 London St. Reading RG1 4PS
Time
8.30pm - 1am
Price
FREE
Details

Saturday night is in the hands of Whitehouse Studios bringing us the soulful styings of Jen-I and the Bathdub Sound System , with sets from the Whitehouse studio DJs playing soul and funk, The Dolly Mixture girls (Jewells and Heidi) Rocking out some reggae and soul, then More funk from Rare Footage . Starts @ 7.30 til 1am The Global Cafe Beer Festival is four consecutive evenings of music and film with a selection of interesting, local, organic and Vegan beers on draught, in addition to their existing range of around 50.

Contact

www.myspace.com/realtimeplay www.myspace.com/rarefootageband www.myspace.com/globalcafebar

Sun 17/08/08 Day 3
Event
Boho in The Park
Where
Forbury Gardens, Forbury Road, Reading
Time
3pm
Price
Free
Details

A selection of regular acts from the 3bs famed Bohemian night. Music Poetry Comedy and what not, sometimes all at the same time, all in the picturesque surroundings of the lovely Forbury Gardens. Lovely.

Contact

0118 9399803 www.myspace.com/bohonight

  

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Event
Moondogs Art Gallery & Coffe Shop Summer Exhibition
Where
Moondogs Art Stop Cafe, 167A Oxford Road, RG1 7UZ
Time
9.30am
Price
FREE
Details

Local Artist displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for.

Contact

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

Event
Roasts & Records with Alison
Where
The Oakford. 53 BLAGRAVE STREET READING RG1 1PZ
Time
Daytime
Price
FREE
Details

THE traditional roast is still the nation's favourite meal, according to a new survey. Twice as many people prefer it to Chinese or Indian food, despite an increase in the popularity of exotic dishes. But only two of the nation's top five foods are traditionally British - with fish and chips fourth in the list of favourites. Stunning facts for Mirror readers

The Oakford Social Club does Records and Roasts like nowhere else in Reading. What better way to spend a Sunday than curled up on a leather couch with a quality £6 home-made roast, that will put your Mother to shame? You can also help yourself to a complimentary shot of Bloody Mary to wash it down. The best (hungover) DJs in town, generally not playing house music, will soundtrack your Sunday with the latest and greatest off-centre music around. For a taste of the unexpected, look out for our incredible quizzes, jumble sales, country and western hoedowns, pie-eating competitions and local art exhibitions.

Contact

0118 959 4267. www.oakfordsocialclub.com www.myspace.com/oakfordsocialclub www.myspace.com/speedofsoundevents

  

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Event
Global Café Beer Festival
Where
Global Cafe & Bar 35-39 London St. Reading RG1 4PS
Time
7pm
Price
FREE
Details

Four consecutive evenings of music and film with a selection of interesting, local, organic and Vegan beers on draught, in addition to our existing range of around 50. Sunday night is a selection of Global Cafe themes music and film so expect the unexpected.

Contact

www.myspace.com/globalcafebar

Mon 18/08/08 Day 4
Event
The Rep College Presents Roy Patricks "Kennedy's Children"
Where
The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30, Silver Street, Reading
Time
8pm to 10pm
Price
£9 concessions £7.50
Details

A New York City bar on Valentine’s day in 1974 brings together a remarkable cast of characters who relive their experiences of the past decade. As each character recalls his or her shattered dream, lost innocence or disillusionment in America in the post-Camelot era following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, there is a dark and corrosive glimpse into each of their tragic lives. Over 18's only.

Contact

www.repcollege.co.uk 0118 9421144 or 17, St. Mary’s Avenue, Purley-on-Thames, RG8 8BJ Advance Tickets availiable on request

Event
Oakfords Big Music Quiz
Where
The Oakford. 53 BLAGRAVE STREET READING RG1 1PZ
Time
8pm
Price
FREE
Details

Love music? Know your KLAXONS from your JACKSONS? Bring your mates . Test your wits & WIN PRIZES . First & third monday of every month . Complimentary barsnacks & prizes and good times for all! 8pm prompt start.

Contact

0118 959 4267. www.oakfordsocialclub.com www.myspace.com/oakfordsocialclub

  

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Event
Moondogs Art Gallery & Coffe Shop Summer Exhibition
Where
Moondogs Art Stop Cafe, 167A Oxford Road, RG1 7UZ
Time
9.30am
Price
FREE
Details

Local Artist displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for.

Contact

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

Event
Reading Guild of Artists Summer Suprise Exhibition
Where
The Waterhouse Chamber, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, RG1 1QH
Time
11am-6pm
Price
FREE
Details

Formed in 1930. The RGA is a diverse group of about 160 artists whose interests include painting, sculpture/3-D, drawing, printmaking, typography and lettering, ceramics, weaving, embroidery, stained glass, photography and digital work. Their summer exhibitions offers an excellent opportunity for the public to view their latest work.

Contact

www.rga-artists.org.uk

  

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Tues 19/08/08 Day 5
Event
Moondogs Art Gallery & Coffe Shop Summer Exhibition
Where
Moondogs Art Stop Cafe, 167A Oxford Road, RG1 7UZ
Time
9.30am
Price
FREE
Details

Local Artist displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for.

Contact

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

Event
Reading Guild of Artists Summer Suprise Exhibition
Where
The Waterhouse Chamber, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, RG1 1QH
Time
11am-6pm
Price
FREE
Details

Formed in 1930. The RGA is a diverse group of about 160 artists whose interests include painting, sculpture/3-D, drawing, printmaking, typography and lettering, ceramics, weaving, embroidery, stained glass, photography and digital work. Their summer exhibitions offers an excellent opportunity for the public to view their latest work.

Contact

www.rga-artists.org.uk

Wed 20/08/08 Day 6
Event
Steve Welsh - Swing Music Evening
Where
3Bs, The Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH
Time
9pm
Price
FREE
Details

A night of swing music, including rat pack favourites. Over 18s Only, ID if you are lucky enough to look under 25.

Contact

0118 9399803

Event
Moondogs Art Gallery & Coffe Shop Summer Exhibition
Where
Moondogs Art Stop Cafe, 167A Oxford Road, RG1 7UZ
Time
9.30am
Price
FREE
Details

Local Artist displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for.

Contact

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

Event
Reading Guild of Artists Summer Suprise Exhibition
Where
The Waterhouse Chamber, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, RG1 1QH
Time
11am-6pm
Price
FREE
Details

Formed in 1930. The RGA is a diverse group of about 160 artists whose interests include painting, sculpture/3-D, drawing, printmaking, typography and lettering, ceramics, weaving, embroidery, stained glass, photography and digital work. Their summer exhibitions offers an excellent opportunity for the public to view their latest work.

Contact

www.rga-artist.org.uk

Thurs 21/08/08 Day 7
Event
The Mike Miller Jazz Trio
Where
Island Bar and Restaurant, Pipers Island, Caversham Bridge, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AH
Time
Music starts 7pm
Price
FREE
Details

Live jazz and a chance to catch jazz guitarist Mike Miller and his trio playing all the great jazz standards. Also featuring Roy Dalpra double bass and Nick Monnas drums.

Contact

Tel: 01189 479530 or visit www.islandbar.co.uk

Event
Freddie Star Ate My Guitar
Where
The Oakford. 53 BLAGRAVE STREET READING RG1 1PZ
Time
8pm
Price
FREE
Details

Dj Matt Secker, Guitar cuts from folked-up micadelia, garage rock, Britpop and cock-rock n roll.

Contact

0118 959 4267. www.oakfordsocialclub.com www.myspace.com/oakfordsocialclub

  

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Event
Pavlov’s Dog presents Reading Festival Extravaganza
Where
Pavlov’s Dog, 21-23 St Mary’s Butts, Reading. RG1 2LN
Time
8am
Price
FREE
Details

Open from 8:00am Thursday 21st August – Sunday 24th August serving breakfast and drinks! Free tea & coffee with every Big Scary/Easy Breakfast! Eat in or take out breakfast baps. Charge your mobile phones for free*. Video Jukebox with acts from this year’s festival on. Full menu available. Food and drinks offers!! All just a short walk from the festival site! OVER 18s ONLY – ID may be required

Contact

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6273486050

Event
Bohemian Night @ 3Bs
Where
3Bs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH
Time
8.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

Open Mic night. Turn up and have a go, whether it be singing, playing, juggling, poetry or stand-up. Anything goes! The atmosphere is laid back. We don't judge people's abilities. Just bring an instrument (if you use one!) or if you only want to listen and watch there is plenty to enjoy. Over 18's only.

Contact

www.bohemiannight.com

Event
Readirock Revolution Chilling Session @ the Global Cafe
Where
Global Cafe & Bar 35-39 London St. Reading RG1 4PS
Time
8.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

Acoustic , chilling music from local, national & international acoustic artists

Contact

www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution www.myspace.com/globalcafebar

Event
Moondogs Art Gallery & Coffe Shop Summer Exhibition
Where
Moondogs Art Stop Cafe, 167A Oxford Road, RG1 7UZ
Time
9.30am
Price
FREE
Details

Local Artist displaying and selling their work. A range of cakes, teas and coffee availiable. Vegans catered for.

Contact

www.moondogcafe.co.uk

Event
Summer Suprise Art Exhibition
Where
The Waterhouse Chamber, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, RG1 1QH
Time
11am-6pm
Price
FREE
Details

Formed in 1930. The RGA is a diverse group of about 160 artists whose interests include painting, sculpture/3-D, drawing, printmaking, typography and lettering, ceramics, weaving, embroidery, stained glass, photography and digital work. Their summer exhibitions offers an excellent opportunity for the public to view their latest work.

Contact

www.rga-artists.org.uk

Friday 22/8/8 RFF2009-365
Event
Reading Festival
Where
Little Johns Farm, Rivermead, Reading
Time
12.00 pm
Price
see website www.readingfestival.com
Details

The Worlds Top Music Event

Contact

www.readingfestival.com