public art & culture events presented and hosted by GoggleWorks
Join us Tuesday evening for Figure Drawing! These sessions are a great opportunity to practice your figure drawing skills by drawing from a live model and build community with other artists. There will be no instruction in these practice sessions. The sessions are held in studio 318, on the 3rd floor of GoggleWorks. Bring your…
š² Dinner, drinks, and a little friendly competition! Make your Friday night a game night at Thorn Alley Kitchen! š This Friday, October 16, we’ll have an assortment of board games for you to grab and play while you enjoy dinner with friends or family. š½ļø While you’re here, check out our NEW dinner specials,…
IX is a one-of-a-kind celebration of imaginative realism, an artistic genre that pairs classical techniques with fantastic, mythological, surreal, and visionary subjects. Founded in 2008, IX has grown into the largest display of original imaginative realist art in the world, bringing together artists, collectors, students, and fans for five days dedicated to the fantastic.
Keep the night going after a full day at the IX Art Show with live music from Sweaty Money and Beautiful Red Panda at Thorn Alley Stage.
An open mic series presented by The Smiley House Project and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts We welcome performances of all kinds, in all languages including singing, rapping, comedy, poetry, dance or other expressions of creativity! Performances must be family friendly. We can only accommodate acoustic or bluetooth speaker compatible performances, no amps. Doors open…
November 6ā8, 2026 Locations: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts & R/C Reading Movies 11 & IMAX Tickets & Full Schedule: www.readingfilmfest.com Lights, camera, Reading! Reading FilmFEST returns November 6ā8 for its 12th annual celebration of independent cinema, bringing filmmakers, storytellers, and film lovers together for three days of movies, creativity, and community. Experience a diverse…
Friday, November 6th, 2026 | 6:00ā8:00 PM Cohen Gallery West GoggleWorks Center for the Arts 201 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601 Join GoggleWorks Center for the Arts for the opening reception of Giancarlo DeMarchi: Blue Salesman, An exhibition exploring the complicated relationship between memory, emotion, and representation. GiancarloĀ DeMarchi is a contemporary painter whose work explores…
š¼ļøSupport the art community in GoggleWorks at our in-house free studio crawl featuring the second and third floors. Explore the chance to meet artists, experience their works, and get an inside look into their studios. Connect with your community, and explore the creativity that flows through GoggleWorks.
Fresh produce, free activities, and community.
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Handcrafted Holiday Market at GoggleWorks on December 4 (5ā8 PM) and December 5 (10 AMā4 PM). This two-day market features artists and makers selling high-quality handmade holiday gifts. Enjoy shopping, holiday vibes, food and drinks both days, plus workshops, live demos, family activities, and festive interactives on Day 2.…
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Handcrafted Holiday Market at GoggleWorks on December 4 (5ā8 PM) and December 5 (10 AMā4 PM). This two-day market features artists and makers selling high-quality handmade holiday gifts. Enjoy shopping, holiday vibes, food and drinks both days, plus workshops, live demos, family activities, and festive interactives on Day 2.…
