30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST

Week of Monday, May 4, 2026

Mon 4 May

A year-long course in traditional Chinese ink painting led by Yunxia Wu. Focussing on careful study, disciplined practice, and long-term development.

Tue 5 May

A welcoming and friendly day centre for people with learning disabilities running Monday to Thursday every week.

Tue 5 May

Open Mind is a creative multimedia and peer support project for people recovering from mental ill-health.

Tue 5 May

Every Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm

Wed 6 May

A welcoming and friendly day centre for people with learning disabilities running Monday to Thursday every week.

Wed 6 May

A 6-week course run by Front Room Theatre, introducing several dance styles to show tunes and pop music through the ages.

Thu 7 May

A welcoming and friendly day centre for people with learning disabilities running Monday to Thursday every week.

Thu 7 May

Thu 7 May

Two classic social dances from Latin America, we teach La Rueda de Casino (Cuban salsa in the wheel) and Argentine Tango.

Fri 8 May

Andre Aghassi is an Iranian artist whose work will be featured in an exhibition at the Rising Sun on 8-10 May.

Fri 8 May

A relaxed, community-led space where musicians can come together to jam, chat, connect, and enjoy making music together.

Sat 9 May

Andre Aghassi is an Iranian artist whose work will be featured in an exhibition at the Rising Sun on 8-10 May.

Sat 9 May

Art Space is an informal, social session to create your own artwork. With opportunities to discuss ideas. No tutor, no pressure, bring your own materials.

Sun 10 May

The Rising Sun is run by volunteers. We regulary hold Meetings of Everyone to discuss strategy and the latest goings on at the centre. Huw and Nessa will be chairing this Meeting of Everyone.

Andre Aghassi is an Iranian artist whose work will be featured in an exhibition at the Rising Sun on 8-10 May.