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ATTENTION: Chris Kasper @ Thorn Alley Stage Has been POSTPONED.
Thursdayās concert has been postponed to a later date due to an unforeseen emergency.
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GoggleWorks
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Reading Roots Market (Farmers Market)
Reading Roots Market Every Thursday | June 11 ā October 8 š 11AMā2PM šGoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA…
POSTPONED! Chris Kasper @ Thorn Alley Stage
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Reading Roots Market (Farmers Market)
Reading Roots Market Every Thursday | June 11 ā October 8 š 11AMā2PM šGoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA…
Root Settaz @ Thorn Alley Stage
Experience an evening of deep grooves and positive vibrations with Root Settaz, a six-piece Atomic Reggae Dub jam band from…
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…
Andrea Finch: What the Bees See Gallery Reception
Join GoggleWorks for a Second Sunday Gallery Reception celebrating Andrea Finch: What the Bees See, a whimsical exhibition of sculptural…
Reading Roots Market (Farmers Market)
Reading Roots Market Every Thursday | June 11 ā October 8 š 11AMā2PM šGoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA…
Vintage Night | Reading Roots Market
For the first time, weāre bringing vintage finds to the market. Come browse one-of-a-kind treasures, shop local vendors, and soak…
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!
Girls Like Girls
Pressure
Scorpio: A Film by Angel Dweh (Local Film Screening)
The Rivals of Amziah King
Exhibitions
Featuring international, national, & regional contemporary artists. Our galleries are open 9am-9pm Everyday!
2026 Summer Artists-In-Residence Exhibition
This exhibition presents the culminating work of the 2026 Summer Artist-In-Residence Program at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, featuring artists Lucia GarzĆ³n, Nicki Stewart, and Hadley Wiktor. Over the course…
Sally Veach: Hubris and the Sublime
Hubris and the Sublime In this immersive exhibition, artist Sally Veach uses sight and sound to investigate her ancestry and humanity’s historical drive to control natural systems and nature’s indomitable…
Andrea Finch: What the Bees See
Once a traditional flat quilter, Andrea Finch’s work has left the surface to become sculptures that taunt the viewer to reach out and touch. The garden, as it changes from season to season, is the…
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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