Arts and Entertainment

Poster for Fantastic Woman

Global Oscars comes to Berks on Sept. 11

This fall, as part of the global studies degree program's "Global Oscars Comes to Berks," Penn State Berks will present several films during the fall semester beginning with "A Fantastic Woman" on Sept. 11.
Robbie Pepper

Freyberger Gallery presents Transitions

Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery will present "Transitions," a special interactive exhibition in which visitors can take a step back in time and view key moments in the college’s history.
The Imagine Mosaic at Strawberry Field in Central Park.

Berks students get the Beatles into their lives in NYC

Some 20 students enrolled in the Penn State Berks Beatles honors course turned into day trippers on Sunday, April 8, traveling to New York City for a walking tour of Fab Four historic points "here, there and everywhere"; a presentation by one of the world’s leading Beatles experts and enthusiasts; and a visit to the New York Public Library’s current 1960s U.S. history and culture exhibit.
Hannah Hart

Hannah Hart to 'make some noise' at Penn State Berks on April 27

Hannah Hart, LGBTQ advocate, internet personality, comedian, author and actress will “Make Some Noise” at Penn State Berks at 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. The talk will be held on the the National Day of Silence, a day of activism to spread awareness of voices (of LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities) that are made silent due to harassment, bullying, prejudice, and discrimination. The talk will be followed by a NOISE concert featuring The Cabaret All-Stars Drag Entertainers and the We Are Reading dancers at 8 p.m. in the same location. Both events are free and open to the public.
Biloxi Blues poster

Penn State Berks Theatre presents 'Biloxi Blues'

The Penn State Berks Theatre Department will present "Biloxi Blues," the second play in a trilogy written by Neil Simon, at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 through Saturday, April 14, in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for veterans and Penn State students, staff and faculty; $10 for general admission, and free for area high school students.
Tarana Burke

Tarana Burke

 Distinguished Speaker Series featuring Tarana Burke Streaming of Tarana’s speech will be available Thursday, March 22, at 8:00 p.m. EDT