global cafe opening hours
| Monday: | closed |
| Tuesday: | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday: | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday: | 11:30 - 23:00 |
| Friday: | 11:00 - 01:00 |
| Saturday: | 11:00 - 01:00 |
| Sunday: | closed |
global kitchen opening hours
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | 12:00 - 15:00 & 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday: | 12:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday: | 12:00 - 15:00 & 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday: | 12:00 - 15:00 |
| Saturday: | 12:00 - 15:00 |
| Sunday: | Closed |
food and drink
events
On evenings and weekends we host an eclectic selection of music and performances from all around the world. We regularly put on local bands and DJs, anything from folk and psychedelic rock to electronica and drum n bass.
upcoming events
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Fri 18th October 2019Reading Dub Club - Reggae for ReparationsAs part of Black History Month, Reading Dub Club will be taking over 2 floors at the Global Cafe & Upstairs at RISC. Including a FREE talk wiith Esther Stanford Xosei at 7.30pm followed by Donstrumental Dubz feat. Jnr Watson, Afrikan Roots sound system and Jah Lion Movement from 9pm >>click for more<<
21:00
- 02:00
£5
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Sat 19th October 2019Hugh Turner Heavy Funk QuartetHugh Turner Heavy Funk Quartet: Come and watch electrifying guitarist Hugh Turner and his quartet.
21:00
- 01:00
£5
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Sun 20th October 2019jackie doe and the uncertainty of passionCome and join Jackie Doe, Anne De Lima and friends for THE UNCERTAINTY OF PASSION at RISC Global Cafe on Sunday As part of Reading International Festival. Jackie will attempt to play accordion, flute and mini-piano plus her new toy, a hammered dulcimer, not quite simultaneously, but close. Nothing like a challenge to take your mind off the dreaded B word!
19:30
- 23:00
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Tue 22nd October 2019Tuesday Night Music Club feat. Mixtape Rock n’ RollThe usual mixture of half-learnt songs, booze, stand-up comedy, magic, physical education, teleportation, fashion, origami and politics. Mostly the first two with a good dose of the last! Ably presented by Nicole Johnson and Dan Caney
21:00
- 23:00
Donations
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Wed 23rd October 2019The Bohemian NightGlobal's Open Mic’ night! Nobodies and newcomers welcome…
20:00
- 23:00
FREE
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Thu 24th October 2019fleur stevenson hosts jazz singers nightIn the band this month we have Simon Feast joining us on piano, with bassist Keith Howard and Paul Glover on drums. Do come along for a sing with this lovely line-up, it's a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Or just pop in a say hi! ALL welcome, great to see you there.
21:00
- 23:00
free (donations)
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Fri 25th October 2019high grade dub and roots selectionHigh Grade Dub and Roots selection goes Global thanks to Titch and Crew.
20:30
- 01:00
FREE
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Wed 30th October 2019The Bohemian NightGlobal's Open Mic’ night! Nobodies and newcomers welcome…
20:00
- 23:00
FREE
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Thu 31st October 2019Cafe ZazousA non-stop "all string" affair, with waltzes, boleros and up tempo swing gypsy jazz to keep you dancing all night long!
20:00
- 23:00
Free (donations)