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THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS

“Kinky Boots”

Until July 17 (select dates) | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev.

Brüka Theatre puts the kink in the boots in this two-act musical that follows Charlie Price, who takes over the struggling shoe-making factory from his father. He discovers an unlikely hero in Lola, a drag performer. | bruka.org

Cabaret Le Cirque

Until July 31 | Eldorado Resort Casino | Reno, Nev.

Cabaret Le Cirque is a mischievous twist of burlesque and vaudeville, combining stunning show dancers with jaw-dropping circus acrobatics. Shows available Tuesday through Sunday. Show times vary. | caesars.com

Fever Dream: A Rock Burlesque Experience

Until Aug. 26 | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Fever Dream is an erotic mixture of classic and modern rock ‘n’ roll songs, seductive dancers and risqué aerialists. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

“Step Up and Dance!”

June 17 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Core Connection Dance Company’s annual dance recital showcases talented young dancers of all ages in all styles of dance. | pioneercenter.com

Out of this World

June 21 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

This exciting show will include students of all ages as well as their award-winning competition team. | pioneercenter.com

Disney in Concert

June 24 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Reno Philharmonic Orchestra presents Disney’s “A Dream is a Wish,” featuring four Broadway caliber vocalists and clips from iconic Disney movies. Be enchanted and enjoy your favorite Disney songs in a whole new way. | renophil.com

Tahoe Improv Comedy Players

June 27, July 18, Aug. 8 | Valhalla Boathouse | South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Improv Comedy Players celebrate their 30th anniversary with a return to their roots. Each show will have special guests from community organizations to play the games with the Improv Players. The second half of the show will turn audience suggestions into hilarious scenes made up on the spot. | valhallatahoe.com

“Seussical: The Musical”

June 30-July 30 (select dates) | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. | renolittletheater.org

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

June 30-Aug. 20 | Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev.

This season the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents “Little Shop of Horrors,” along with the Monday Night Showcase Series featuring live music and dance performances each week. | laketahoeshakespeare.com

Dancing in the Street

July 6 | Midtown | Reno, Nev.

Explore seven outdoor music venues throughout midtown. Each stage will feature back-to-back performances representing a unique genre of live music ranging from funk fusion, Latino, folk rock, country, EDM dance, pop and Motown. Catch street performers, flash mobs, dance lessons, food trucks and more. | renomidtown.com

“Men on Boats”

July 6-15 (select dates) | Valhalla Boathouse | South Lake Tahoe

Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. “Men On Boats” is the true-ish history of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and a crew of foolhardy yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. | valhallatahoe. showare.com

Dancing at Bartley

July 7 | Bartley Ranch | Reno, Nev.

The show features brand-new, short, choreographed works by local and out-ofstate dance artists. Audience members will have the opportunity of hearing about the creative process that each individual choreographic artist practices and then be entertained by the dancers of Sierra Nevada Ballet. | sierranevadaballet.org

Bored Teachers Comedy Tour

July 10 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Bored Teachers presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the Internet: “We Can’t Make This Stuff Up.” | pioneercenter.com

“Vortex”

July 14-15 | Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater | Reno, Nev.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the ballet that rocks featuring passionate rock, dance and alternative music. | avaballet.com

“The Last Unicorn”

July 22, 24, Aug. 5 | Area venues

Based on the novel by Peter S. Beagle, this original full-length ballet to the music of Franz Lizt follows the last unicorn left on earth who journeys far to save the rest of her race. | sierranevadaballet.org

Lake Tahoe Dance Festival

July 26-29 | Area venues

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective brings the top performers in the world to three locations this year: Gatekeeper’s Museum in Tahoe City, the lakefront in Incline Village, Nev., and West End Beach in Truckee Audience participatory demonstrations and meet-the-artist talks help further the collaboration between artists. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | laketahoedancecollective.org

“Coppélia”

Sept. 16-17 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

The fall gala season for A.V.A. Ballet opens with the classic ballet “Coppélia,” featuring the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. This is the story of a doll created by Doctor Coppelius to be his companion and he secretly dreams of discovering a way of bringing her to life. | avaballet.com

ARTS & CULTURE

Artists in Residence

June 21-Oct. 23 Tallac Historic Site | South Lake Tahoe

Great Basin Institute presents three artists this summer: Julia Schwardon Marianelli (until July 8), Pam McKnight (July 13-Sept. 3) and Kristen Holden (Sept. 3-Oct. 23). The artists will be offering workshops and demonstrations. | thegreatbasininstitute.org

UC Davis TERC Lecture Series

June 22, July 20, Aug. 10, 31 | Granlibakken Tahoe | Tahoe City

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center offers lectures from prominent UC Davis professors and researchers on a variety of subjects from nature to sleep to deep space. On July 20 is The State of the Lake Report 2023. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Haunted Ghost Tour

June 22-Sept. 7 (select dates) | Gold Hill Hotel | Virginia City, Nev.

The tours at Gold Hill Hotel, proclaimed the eighth most haunted location in Nevada, are hosted by Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters. The evening includes a dinner, historical tales and a hunt for ghosts. | goldhillhotel.net

Benefit Poetry Reading

June 23 | Olympic House | Olympic Valley

The Community of Writers presents this evening of poetry from eight poets, who will read from their published and unpublished work. This event is in person and online. | communityofwriters.org

Makers Market

June 24-Sept. 9 (select dates) | Tahoe Backyard, Kings Beach

Enjoy locally made arts & crafts, food, live music, craft beer, yard games and more from 3 to 7 p.m. | tahoebackyard.com

Saturday Night Star Parties

June 24-Sept. 16 | Jack C. Davis Observatory | Carson City, Nev.

The Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College hosts Star Parties on the third Saturday of the month, lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. | wnc.edu

Visiting Artists Workshops

June 26-July 28 (select dates) | UNR at Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev.

The Fine Arts department at University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe hosts the annual Summer Art Workshops with a variety of summer workshops given by nationally known painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists and more. | unr.edu

Dragon Lights Reno

June 30-Aug. 13 | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | Reno, Nev.

Dragon Lights Reno will illuminate Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Rancho San Rafael Park with all-new lantern displays. Forty-two largerthan-life lantern sculptures, made of steel, fabric and thousands of LED lights, will transform the arboretum into an illuminous wonderland. | dragonlightsreno.org

Washo Cultural Tours

June 30-Aug. 25 (select days) | Palisades Tahoe High Camp | Olympic Valley

Join members of the Washo Tribe at High Camp where they will share stories of Washo history and culture from the valley and surrounding mountains. The tour is free with the purchase of a tram ticket. | palisadestahoe.com

Truckee Arts & Crafts Fair

July 1-2 | Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee

More than 100 artisans and crafters will be displaying their wares at the Truckee River Regional Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Relax to the sound of live music or grab a bite from specialty food vendors. | Truckee Arts & Crafts Fair on Facebook

ARTown

July 1-31 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

ARTown encourages audiences to embrace multidisciplinary arts and works to strengthen the art industry in Northern Nevada with a month-long celebration of visual and performing arts. From live music to unique exhibits, enjoy the many variations of creative expression. | artown.org

Full Moon Markets

July 3, Aug. 1, 30, Sept. 29 | Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City

Boatworks hosts a market from 3 to 9 p.m. featuring live music.

Great American Craft Fair

July 4 | McKinley Park | Reno, Nev.

Located on the Truckee River, this craft fair will offer jewelry, paintings, photography, wood working, ceramics, yard art, household decor, wearables and more. The event includes an automobile show with classic American car, locally brewed beers or wines and music. | greatamericancraftfairs.com

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First Fridays at Muse

July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1 | Muse Art Reclaimed | Tahoe City

Enjoy this outdoor artisan fair from 3 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month with art, music, food, drinks and fun. | museartreclaimed.com

Carson City Ghost Walking Tours

July 8-Oct. 7 (select dates) | McFadden Plaza | Carson City, Nev.

This 30th season explores “Zeitgeist, Spirit of the Times.” Experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history led by Madame Curry, the widow of the city’s founder. | carsoncityghostwalk.com

Graeagle Arts & Crafts Fair

July 15-16 | Town Park | Graeagle

Expect numerous booths featuring quality, handmade crafts and fine art by the exhibitors. Live bluegrass music is also featured along with an assortment of foods and beverages at nearby specialty booths. | graeagle.com

Third Thursdays Maker Markets

July 20, Aug. 17 | South of North Brewing Co. | South Lake Tahoe

Check out local vendors and artisans every Third Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at South of North Brewing Co in South Lake Tahoe. | South of North Brewing on Facebook

Waší.šiw PitdéP: Indigenous Culture & Arts Festival

July 22-23 | Meeks Bay Resort | Tahoma

The Washo Tribe of Nevada and California present this festival of Native American arts & crafts, a basket competition, indigenous demonstrations, cultural activities, food vendors and raffle prizes. | washoetribe.us

Tanners Marketplace Antique Craft and Retro Show

July 22-23 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev.

Tanner’s Marketplace is the place for your personal treasure hunt. Find jewelry, stamps, shabby chic, art deco, architectural salvage, vintage clothes and a wide variety of smalls. | tannersreno.com

Cordillera International Film Festival

July 27-31 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev.

Enjoy a film festival by filmmakers for filmmakers with film screenings, celebrations, networking events, education panels and more. | ciffnv.org

Antiques and Vintage Sale

July 28-30 | Truckee High School | Truckee

Thousands of quality antiques and unique collectibles, all for sale, will be featured at the 48th Annual Truckee Antiques & Vintage Sale. More than 60 exhibitors from nine states will take part in this year’s event. | tbcashows.info

Tahoe Art League Artist Studio Tour

July 28-30, Aug. 4-6 | Area venues | South Lake Tahoe

The 16th annual tour invites the public into artists’ private studios to view and purchase unique local art during two weekends. Paintings, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography and art jewelry are among some of the featured works of the league’s fine artists. | talart.org

Kings Beach Art Tour

Aug. 5-6 | Kings Beach venues

The Kings Beach Art Tour features local artists who will open their studios to display and sell their art through a self-guided studio art tour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kings Beach and Tahoe Vista. | northtahoebusiness.org

Sierra Arts Festival

Aug. 12 | Sparks Marina | Sparks, Nev.

Sierra Arts Festival celebrates local artists in downtown Sparks with an open-air art market, music, family friendly entertainment, a beer garden, local food trucks and free parking. | sierraarts.org

Tahoe City Art by the Lake

Aug. 18-19 | Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City

The 13th annual Tahoe City Art by the Lake will give visitors a special opportunity to meet with 30 artisans showcasing a wide variety of arts and crafts including photography, paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more. The fair takes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | pacificfinearts.com

Art Walk on the Comstock

Aug. 19-20 | D Street | Virginia City, Nev.

More than 100 hand-selected artisans will display their works, from woodworks to paintings, sculptures to clothing and everything in between. | visitvirginiacitynv. com

Reno Chalk Art Festival

Aug. 25-27 | Atlantis Casino Resort | Reno, Nev.

Watch chalk paintings come to life at this third annual festival. Using pavement for canvas, artists create spectacular masterpieces. Expect three days of art, food, live entertainment, artisan crafters and more. | atlantiscasino.com

Silver State Art Festival

Sept. 8-10 | Fuji Exhibit Hall | Carson City, Nev.

This art festival features gourds, basketry and fine arts and crafts. The event offers gourd and basket-weaving classes. | nevadagourdsociety.org

Reno Tahoe International Art Show

Sept. 14-17 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev.

This event will showcase 200+ curated regional artists and bespoke furniture designers as part of a central “Heart of Reno” feature, presenting more than 1,000 pieces of original fine artworks. Showcased in the adjacent ballrooms will be 40+ national and international galleries presenting the works of renowned artists from around the world. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | rtiashow.com

City of Sparks Art Walk

Sept. 15 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev.

Take a walk through Sparks history The Sparks Heritage Museum from 4 to 8 p.m. or join a guided interactive tour featuring historic places and spaces including the museum, the landmark Glendale School House, the Chinese in Nevada Monument and Rail Car Display in Lillard Park. | 39northdowntown.com

Culinary Delights

Food Truck Fridays

Until Aug. 25 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.

Reno Street Food offers deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers held from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday with live local bands and artists. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

Feed the Camel

Until Sept. 6 | McKinley Arts & Cultural Center | Sparks, Nev.

Reno’s Hump Day food truck event celebrates local food trucks that convene under the Keystone Bridge, serving unique specialties, along with local beer. Every Wednesday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. And no, there aren’t actual camels to feed. | Feed the Camel on Facebook

Wind Down Wednesday

June 21, July 26, Aug. 23 | Heritage Park | Gardnerville, Nev.

This food truck event beloved by locals and visitors alike is a fun evening of food, drinks and live music. From 4 to 8 p.m. |

Third Thursday Wine Walk

June 20, July 15, Aug. 17 | Main Street | Gardnerville, Nev.

There is no better way to experience Main Street than participating in a monthly wine walk. Bring your friends and family to experience all that Gardnerville has to offer with a new theme every month. | mainstreetgardnerville.org

Pouring for Paws

June 24 | Tahoe Time Plaza | Incline Village

Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation’s annual fundraiser offers music by Jacked Up; beer, wine and specialty cocktails for sale; food truck; silent auction and raffle. | ivcba.org

Capital City Brewfest

June 24 | McFadden Plaza | Carson City, Nev.

This Brewfest features more than 24 breweries from 3 to 8 p.m. to benefit Rotary projects including local scholarships. Live music is in McFadden Plaza. | capitalcitybrewfest.com

Carson City Wine Walk

July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2 | Downtown | Carson City, Nev.

Take pleasure in a stroll through downtown while enjoying a wine walk on the first Saturday of every month from 1 to 5 p.m. | downtowncarson.org

Dinner/Brunch in the Barn

July 1-Sept. 3 (select dates) | Sierra Valley Farm |Beckwourth

This dinner series celebrates farm, food and community. Each night is an all-inclusive four-course dinner, farm tour and live music. New this year is Brunch in the Barn on select dates. | sierravalleyfarm.com

FREE CONCERTS

June 21: Poor Man's Whiskey

June 28: Sneaky Creatures

July 5: Dead Winter Carpenters

July 12: Down the Rabbit Hole

July 19: Everyday Outlaw

July 26: Tessa Lark & Michael Thurber

August 2: Boot Juice

August 9: Blues Monsters

August 16: Beatles Flashback

August 23: Coburn Station

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Sierra Nevada Lavender & Honey Festival

July 9 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.

This scent-sational new event will feature all things lavender and honey along with arts and crafts, food, demonstrations, music, entertainment and more. | lavenderandhoneyfest.com

Lobster Feed

July 13 | TBD | Incline Village, Nev.

North Lake Tahoe Community Health Care Auxiliary Lobster Feed is on July 13. | ivcba.org

Pints for Pups

July 15 | The Brewing Lair | Blairsden

High Sierra Animal Rescue’s fundraiser Pints for Pups is at the Brewing Lair from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be live music, disc golf and a raffle. Leashed dogs are welcome. | highsierraanimalrescue.org

Reno Wine Walk

July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16 | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.

Take a stroll along the Truckee River while sipping on wine from 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at participating Riverwalk District merchants. | renoriver.org

Downieville Mountain Brewfest

July 22 | Main Street | Downieville

Downieville Mountain Brewfest offers fresh mountain air, fishing, mountain biking, small-town charm, music, food and some of the finest craft beer available in northern California and Nevada. | downievillebrewfest.com

Vatican Speakeasy Fundraiser

July 22 | Pope Estate | South Lake Tahoe

This annual fundraiser includes 1920s music, drinks, costumes and finger foods. Held outdoors at the Pope Estate, guests can participate in a silent auction, try out the Charleston or watch a live demonstration. | thegreatbasininstitute.org

Biggest Little City Wing Fest

July 28-29 | The Row | Reno, Nev.

This annual event serves more than 20,000 pounds of chicken wings. Free live entertainment on outdoor stages, shopping and local celebrity wing judging top off the delicious holiday weekend. | caesars.com

Reno Garlic Fest

July 29 | Dick Taylor Park | Reno, Nev.

Reno Garlic Fest showcases locally grown garlic, garlicky foods, garlic-based medicinals along with music, games and gardening resources. The event supports local farmers, builds community and strengthens neighborhood ties through locally raised food. | Reno Garlic Fest 2023 on Facebook

Taste of Gold

Aug. 5 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe

The annual Taste of Gold fundraiser brings the community together on campus to enjoy pours of regional wines, small-batch crafted beers and locally produced spirits along with tasty bites. Enjoy live music, dancing and a silent auction. | ltcc.edu

Truckee Brew Fest

Aug. 5 | Truckee Regional Park | Truckee

The 16th annual Truckee Brew Fest features more than 30 specialty brews from Northern California and Nevada breweries, live music dancing, barbecue and silent auction. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | truckeeoptimist.com

Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest

Aug. 12 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Festivalgoers can sip on a wide array of tasty beers from different breweries, as well as enjoy an incredible lineup of music. | palisadestahoe.com

End of Summer Luau

Aug. 12 | Douglas County Community and Senior Center | Gardnerville, Nev.

Tickets now available | rtiashow.com

Tahoe Bloody Mary Competition

Aug.12 | Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge | South Lake Tahoe

The 11th annual Tahoe Bloody Mary Competition will host 15 of the best and most creative bartenders in the Tahoe/Reno/Carson region. This signature summer event will be held under the sun right on the beach with rocking bands, live DJs and the most exquisite Bloody Marys you’ve ever tasted. | FNCTN Music on Facebook

Sierra Forage Dinner

Aug. 18 | Olympic Valley Stables | Olympic Valley

This is Mountain Area Preservation’s annual fundraiser, featuring a far-to-table, multi-course dinner paired with wines. The event also includes live music and live auction to help raise critical funds to support local environmental advocacy. | mountainareapreservation.org

Tastes of Incline

Aug. 24 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev.

Tastes of Incline has returned. Hosted by P.E.O Chapter AC, the event from 4 to 7:30 p.m. serves as a fundraiser to help local women with educational scholarships. | ivcba.org

Tahoe Brewfest

Aug. 26 | Ski Run Blvd. | South Lake Tahoe

The sixth annual Tahoe Brewfest will offer craft beer tasting, live music, live DJs and fun. | tahoebrewfest.com

Wine in the Garden

Aug. 26 | Markleeville Library | Markleeville

Enjoy music, a raffle, appetizers and beer tasting in the beautiful Markleeville Library garden. | alpinecounty.com

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off

Aug. 30-Sept. 4 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev.

At America’s biggest, free barbecue festival, enjoy the country’s best grilling competition. Two dozen of the world’s top barbecue competitors serve up more than 240,000 pounds of ribs for thousands of hungry eventgoers. | nuggetribcookoff.com

Alpen Wine Festival

Sept. 3 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

The 33rd annual Alpen Wine Fest includes wine tasting from more than 40 vineyards, live music, a silent auction and raffle. | palisadestahoe.com

Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings

Sept. 8 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Six local bands go head-to-head in a battle to be crowned the best band in the Village. Meanwhile, six restaurants face off in competition pitting the best wings against each other. You decide the winners. Benefits Tahoe Institute For Natural Science. | palisadestahoe.com

Barbera Festival

Sept. 9 | Terra d’Oro Winery | Plymouth

The Amador Vintners Association hosts the 10th Barbera Festival. Festival goers can taste Barbera wines from more than 50 wineries, along with gourmet food, live music and local artists. | amadorwine.com

Fly-In Pancake Breakfast

Sept. 10 | Nervino Airport | Beckwourth

Airplane enthusiasts should navigate to the Nervino Airport in Beckwourth for the annual Portola Rotary Club Fly-In Breakfast. | portal.clubrunner.ca

Fall Ale Fest

Sept. 16 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Oktoberfest in Heavenly Village is from 1 to 5 p.m. For a $40 donation, enjoy a wing cook-off; live music; beer, spirits, kombucha and soda tasting; commemorative glass and wristband. | theshopsatheavenly.com