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SUMMARY:Reading Public Library Outdoor Concert Series Kicks Off May 2
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:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-public-library-outdoor-concert-series-kicks-off-may-2/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Avenue\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friends of Reading Seniors 60 Plus Sponsors The Life Transition Binder Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA — How many times have family members been faced with the major responsibility of helping an elder (or any other relative/friend) who is no longer able to manage their affairs without any or very little information? \nThe Friends of Reading Seniors 60 Plus is sponsoring Sandra Batra’s “Life Transition Binder Workshop” at The Pleasant Street Center. The program is designed to help individuals organize vital personal\, financial\, medical and legal information. The workshop spans 4 weeks in which participants will work with Sandra to complete their own Life Transition Binder. \nThe sessions will be held on May 27\, June 3\, 10 & 17 from 10:00-11:30AM at the Pleasant Street Center. Space is limited to 30 participants\, with a few spots remaining. Registration closes on May 6th. To register call the Pleasant Street Center at 781-942-6794. \nThis program will be invaluable for seniors and will ease the path for those family members entrusted with supporting future needs. The Friends of Reading Seniors 60 Plus encourage our peers to participate. \nIf you are interested in this program being provided in the evening or on a weekend\, please email “The Friends” at friendsofreadingseniors@gmail.com
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/friends-of-reading-seniors-60-plus-sponsors-the-life-transition-binder-workshop/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Pleasant Street Center\, 49 Pleasant St\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Friends and Family Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Reading Lions Club invites community groups\, businesses\, and families to join the 21st annual Town Day celebration on June 20\, featuring a Kids Fun Run\, fireworks\, and a full day of summer festivities\nReading\, MA — Save the date! The Reading Lions Club’s 21st annual Reading Friends and Family Day (RFFD)\, also known as Town Day\, takes place on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026. This is Reading’s annual start-of-summer community event. Special events include a morning Kids Fun Run and the Friends of Reading Recreation evening Fireworks! \nThe Reading Lions Club sponsors and organizes Reading Friends and Family Day (RFFD) as a celebration of Reading\, and we invite you to join in the festivities. We welcome the over 60 groups that returned to last year’s event and look forward to welcoming new participants. \nCommunity members come for the food\, crafts\, games\, touch-a-truck\, petting zoo\, giveaways\, entertainment\, and to learn about local organizations and businesses. Since its inception\, community participation at RFFD has tripled. As a result\, this fair is a great opportunity to meet the public\, share your mission\, welcome new members\, or advertise your services. \nDon’t miss this fun and promotional event. There are also opportunities to help sponsor Reading Friends and Family Day. Find out more about Registration (deadline to register is May 23rd) and Sponsorship at readinglionsclub.org.
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SUMMARY:Reading PorchFest
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer-run festival aims to top 100 acts as performers and hosts sign up for 2026 celebration of music and community\n\nReading\, MA — Despite all the snow still on the ground\, it’s time again to start thinking about PorchFest. \nReading PorchFest returns for its eighth year on Saturday\, June 27. Links are now up at ReadingPorchFest.com for those who wish to perform\, to host a band or solo act\, or maybe both. \nReading PorchFest was born during the town’s 375th anniversary in 2019 and has grown every year since. Last year\, the festival boasted 99 separate musical acts at 46 locations\, including driveways\, front yards\, and\, of course\, porches. We hope to break the 100 mark this June. \nTo take part in this all-volunteer effort\, visit the website\, check out the instructions\, and join in for the 2026 edition. \nAs we get closer to the event\, the website will feature a gallery of performers\, and on the Facebook page watch for music snippets featuring samples of many of the upcoming performances. A complete map and schedule will be posted about a week before the event. \nIt is always a great day\, filled with entertainment combined with community spirit. \nMake sure to save the date – June 27 – running from noon until six pm.
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SUMMARY:Wakefield Porchfest
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 29th  \nCelebration of Live\, Local Music Sets Date for 3rd Annual Townwide Event\nRain Date on Sunday\, August 30th\n\n\n\nWAKEFIELD\, MASS. – The Wakefield Porchfest Committee has selected a date for Wakefield Porchfest 2026\, which will return to town on Saturday\, August 29\, 2026\, with a rain date the following day\, Sunday\, August 30th. The exact time for the event has yet to be determined\, but will be announced later this year\, along with registration details for bands and hosts. The 2026 event will be the third annual community-wide festival\, which is focused on promoting local live music across the town\, with music acts hosted by homes and small businesses. \n“The final weekend of August will be the perfect time for an end-of-summer celebration of live local music\, and an opportunity for our community to come together before the start of school and the busy fall season\,” said Porchfest Committee member Nate Johnson. “Wakefield is lucky to have one of the country’s best Fourth of July celebrations at the start of summer\, and we hope Wakefield Porchfest can become an annual tradition to close out the season. We’re looking forward to getting work underway to make this the best live music event in the region!” \nThe 2026 event builds on the success of the previous events in 2024 and 2025\, which each drew over 100 musical acts at 50 to 60 host locations around Wakefield. The community-wide event is coordinated by a group of volunteers who collaborate with musicians and the Wakefield residents\, homeowners\, and small businesses who host performances. \nSome additional details announced by the Committee\, in addition to the 2026 event date: \n\nRegistration for hosts and musical acts will also open later in the spring. Residents or businesses interested in hosting musical acts\, or those interested in performing\, should register on the Wakefield Porchfest website to receive an update when registration opens;\nThose interested in becoming a sponsor for Porchfest 2026 can reach out via email to sponsor@wakefieldporchfest.com to communicate interest and learn about our sponsorship options; and\nThe exact time for the 2026 event will be announced later in the year.\n\nEarlier this year\, Wakefield Porchfest co-founder Ike Adams received the Wakefield Human Rights Commission’s Community Service Award for 2026\, an honor awarded during the Town’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 19th. Adams was nominated by local community members Eileen Rooney and Ben Blackstone\, a high school musician\, who introduced him at the event\, which was shown live by WCAT. \nIn his acceptance speech\, Adams highlighted the many volunteers\, hosts\, musicians\, sponsors\, and music fans that help deliver a celebration of live music and of the community. \n“We made a day all about music and filled the town with it\, twice so far\,” said Adams. “My goal moving forward is simply: more music\, more volume\, more often\, more styles\, more variety\, more venues\, more bands\, more fans\, more music in places we haven’t heard it yet\, more people playing or singing for the first time\, and more people picking back up after a long break. If any of this sounds like something you’ve been considering\, this is your invitation.” \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Wakefield Arts Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. Wakefield Porchfest also receives funding and in-kind support from businesses and residents across the community. \nWakefield is one of more than 200 communities that host a Porchfest\, according to organizers in Ithaca\, NY\, which launched the first iteration of the community-focused music event in 2007.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/wakefield-porchfest/
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