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SUMMARY:Reading Public Library Outdoor Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Library present free\, family-friendly performances all spring\, launching with Little Groove and celebrating the new terrace opening\nReading\, MA — The Friends of the Reading Public Library Outdoor Concert Series kicks off on Saturday\, May 2 at 10 am\, launching a season of free\, family-friendly performances at the Reading Public Library. \nThe concert series will run throughout May and into early June\, featuring music and entertainment for children\, families\, and audiences of all ages. The opening performance welcomes toddler-friendly band Little Groove\, followed by a variety of returning favorites and new acts. \nHighlights include the return of the King Serpent Variety Troupe with its outlaw-style blend of singing\, dancing\, and storytelling\, as well as performances by Speechless Pop Strings Duo\, Fly By Brass Band\, and other engaging musical groups. Several concerts are specifically geared toward younger children\, offering interactive and age-appropriate experiences. \nAll concerts will take place outdoors\, inviting the community to enjoy live music while taking in the spring weather on the library’s new terrace. \nConcert Schedule: \n\nSaturday\, May 2 at 10 am: Little Groove (ages 0–5)\nMonday\, May 4 at 2 pm: King Serpent Variety Troupe\nWednesday\, May 6 at 7 pm: Speechless Pop Strings Duo\nFriday\, May 8 at 10 am: Stacey Peasley (ages 0–5)\nTuesday\, May 26 at 7 pm: Fly By Brass Band\nFriday\, May 29 at 10 am: Sulinha’s Music Trio (ages 0–5)\nSaturday\, May 30 at 10 am: Mara & Motoko (ages 0–5)\nFriday\, June 5 at 10 am: Rockabye Beats (ages 0–5)\nFriday\, June 12 at 10 am: Peter Sheridan (ages 0–5)\n\nThe community is also invited to celebrate the official opening of the Library Terrace on Thursday\, June 4\, at 7 pm. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be followed by light refreshments\, and the event is free and open to the public. \nFor more information and a full schedule of events\, visit the Reading Public Library calendar online.
URL:http://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-public-library-outdoor-concert-series/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Avenue\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Quannapowitt Players To Present Comedy-Mystery “The Chesapeake Chicks”
DESCRIPTION:Peter Zacharis’ new production runs May 22 through June 6 in Reading with alternating casts\, mystery\, comedy\, and baseball nostalgia\nQuannapowitt Players will present Peter Zacharis’ new comedy-mystery “The Chesapeake Chicks” from May 22 through June 6. \nThe play follows the former players of the all-female baseball team\, The Chesapeake Chicks\, as they return from the funeral of a former teammate\, Ann. Their reunion takes a shocking turn when they are given Ann’s journal\, containing the chilling message: “If I die tomorrow\, know that someone here killed me.” \nAs suspicion spreads among the former teammates\, secrets unravel\, and tensions rise while the group races to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. The production has been described as “The Golden Girls meets Murder She Wrote with a splash of A League of Their Own.” \nDirected by Angela Courtney Rossi\, “The Chesapeake Chicks” features two alternating casts. \nThe Starting Lineup Cast includes Kate Beattie\, Theresa Chiasson\, Liz Robbins\, Teri Muller\, Matthew Lundergan\, and Chris Rose. \nThe On Deck Cast includes Nora Falk\, Mary Ellen Macri\, Margaret Healey\, Phyllis Uloth\, Steve Bermundo\, and Tommy Mastrangelo. \n\nPerformances begin May 22 and continue through June 6. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 8:00 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. An additional Saturday matinee performance will be held on June 6 at 2:00 p.m. \n\nTickets are $27 general admission\, $25 for seniors and students\, and $20 for groups of 10 or more. \nTickets may be purchased online at QP Theater Box Office or by calling the Quannapowitt Players Box Office at (781) 942-2212. Cash and checks are accepted at performances\, and credit cards are accepted for a small fee. \nFor additional information\, visit Quannapowitt Players.
URL:http://thereadingpost.com/event/quannapowitt-players-to-present-comedy-mystery-the-chesapeake-chicks/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Quannapowitt Players\, 55 Hopkins St\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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