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Oct 21-25
The IX Art Show is the world’s largest exhibition of contemporary imaginative realism, featuring fantasy and science fiction artists from around the world.
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GoggleWorks
A dynamic creative hub offering artist studios, galleries, a restaurant, concerts, a movie theater, workshops, community programs, and more to inspire artistic exploration.
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Thorn Alley Kitchen
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Boscov Theater Films
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Upcoming Classes & Workshops
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Upcoming Events
Public art & culture events presented and hosted by GoggleWorks
Sweaty Money + Beautiful Red Panda @ Thorn Alley Stage
Keep the night going after a full day at the IX Art Show with live music from Sweaty Money and…
Alley Open Mic
An open mic series presented by The Smiley House Project and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts We welcome performances of…
Reading FilmFEST 2026
November 6ā8, 2026 Locations: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts & R/C Reading Movies 11 & IMAX Tickets & Full Schedule:…
Gallery Reception: Giancarlo DeMarchi: Blue Salesman
Friday, November 6th, 2026 | 6:00ā8:00 PM Cohen Gallery West GoggleWorks Center for the Arts 201 Washington St., Reading, PA…
Gallery Reception: Berks Art Alliance 47th Open Juried Exhibition
Gallery Reception: Art of the Cup 2026
Friday, November 6th, 2026 | 6:00ā8:00 PM Schmidt Gallery- 2nd floor GoggleWorks Center for the Arts 201 Washington St., Reading,…
Second Sunday: Studio Crawl
š¼ļøSupport the art community in GoggleWorks at our in-house free studio crawl featuring the second and third floors. Explore the…
Reading Roots Market (Farmers Market)
Fresh produce, free activities, and community.
Playing at The Boscov Theater
Come see a great movie in our state-of-the-art film theater! We host regular showtimes seven days a week and aim to bring in a variety of limited engagement, international, documentary, and arthouse films you aren’t likely to find playing anywhere else in the area!
You Had to Be There
28 Days Later (2002)
Zombieland (2009)
Train to Busan (2016) – 10th Anniversary
Exhibitions
Featuring international, national, & regional contemporary artists. Our galleries are open 9am-9pm Everyday!
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Giancarlo DeMarchi: Blue Salesman
There is tension everywhere in the world, and Giancarlo DeMarchiās paintings are no different. Every shape and color exists in tension with another. Every stacked form and color finds contrast…
Berks Art Alliance 47th Open Juried Exhibition
Berks Art Alliance is proud to present their 47th Open Juried Exhibition to be held in the Cohen East Gallery at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading, PA. In…
Art of the Cup
This year’s Art of the Cup will be on display in the Schmidt Gallery on the second floor of GoggleWorks.
Stories
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Your Next Date Night Is Already Planned
You want to spend more quality time together. But somehow, planning a date night turns into work. You search for things to do in Reading,…
Learn About Our Camp Types!
Looking for a creative summer experience for your child? GoggleWorks Summer Camps offer hands-on art experiences for kids, teens, and families all summer long right…
GoggleWorks Announces April 10 Grand Opening of Thorn Alley Kitchen
Ambitious Restaurant to Feature Craveable, Feel-Good Food and Full Bar at Downtown Reading Art Center GoggleWorks Center for the Arts announced today the upcoming opening…
Meet The Staff: Summer Theatre Camp! š
Every great summer show starts with the people in the room. This year feels especially exciting because for the very first time, weāre offering Summer…
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GoggleWorks Now Has Art Supplies
Come visit the Art Supply Store @ GoggleWorks. 201 Washington St. Reading, PA 19601