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MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
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LIVE MUSIC
Free outdoor summer concerts
Genoa Concerts on the Green
Ongoing | Area venues
July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12 | Genoa Park | Genoa, Nev.
Enjoy the summer with one of Tahoe’s free summer concert series: Tuesdays features Bluesdays Tuesdays in the Village at Squaw Valley; Wednesdays there’s Music in the Park at Truckee River Regional Park; Thursdays offers Live at Lakeview in South Lake Tahoe; Fridays go to Music on the Beach in Kings Beach; Fridays and Saturdays (along with select other days) there’s Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series; Saturdays feature Sunsets Live Music in the Village at Squaw; and on Sundays Tahoe City will offer Concerts on Commons Beach. There will also be free concerts on select dates at Tahoe Paradise Park. Check out the lineups in this guide and at TheTahoeWeekly.com.
Gather in the Genoa Park on the green grass with a blanket and picnic dinner to listen to music, starting at 5 p.m. | genoanevada.org
Lazy 5 Summer Series Until Aug. 25 | Lazy 5 Regional Park | Sparks Enjoy free concerts all summer at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday. New this summer, there will be a food truck and mobile pub during each concert. | Lazy 5 Regional Park on Facebook
Harvey’s Outdoor Summer Concert Series
California WorldFest Day July 17 | Nevada County Fairgrounds | Grass Valley WorldFest has been given the go-ahead for one day of in-person live music with restrictions. The musical lineup will be announced soon. | worldfest.net
Concert Under the Pines July 21-Sept. 6 (select dates) | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe Concerts this year will be on the Grand Lawn. The music will start on July 21 with Achilles Wheel and end with a Valhalla 25th anniversary celebration with Dirty Cello. | valhallatahoe.com
Night in the Country July 22-24 | Yerington, Nev.
Harvey’s hosts some of the biggest headliners in the region at an outdoor venue overlooking Lake Tahoe. | harveystahoe.com
The legendary Night in the Country is one the biggest country music festivals in Nevada with three days of camping, country music and great times. The Marshall Tucker Band, Cody Johnson and Jon Pardi are some of the artists performing this year. | nightinthecountrynv.org
Star-Spangled Night Out
Bear Valley Music Festival
July 10 | Truckee River Regional Park
July 23-Aug. 1 | Bear Valley | Stanislaus National Forest
TOCCATA Tahoe Symphony Orchestra presents a concert with locals soloists Robert Bousquet and his daughter Emily, accompanied by a full orchestra and 50-person chorus. | toccatatahoe.org
A stellar lineup is scheduled for this event, which opens with Caravanserai and ends with a lovely afternoon of chamber music. | bearvalleymusicfestival.org
Until Sept. 13 (select dates) | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
Pops on the River July 10 | Rancho San Rafael Park | Reno, Nev.
Music in the Castle with Anne Roos July 24 | Vikingsholm | Emerald Bay
The Reno Phil honors Ella Fitzgerald with many of her most beloved hits from the Great American Songbook with vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Aisha de Haas. | renophil.com
Anne Roos is considered at the top of her field as a Celtic harpist. She is a many-faceted performer who loves surprising her audiences with a wide variety of music favorites that you might not expect to hear played on the Celtic harp. | sierrastateparks.org
Levitt AMP Summer Music Series
Classical Tahoe
July 10-Aug. 28 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev.
July 30-Aug. 15 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village, Nev.
Enjoy live music at the Brewery Arts Center each Saturday with regional bands performing a variety of genres, kicking off with a double headline of Jelly Bread and Sal’s Greenhouse. | breweryarts.org
Classical Tahoe features performances from some of the nation’s best classical musicians directed by guest conductors Ming Luke and Tito Muñoz. The ending Summer Gala features the Brubeck Brothers Quartet and Classical Tahoe Quintet. | classicaltahoe.org
MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Family Community Concerts Aug. 8, 10 | Sierra Nevada University | Incline Village, Nev. Enjoy the Music Maker Faire and Family Concert on Aug. 8. On Aug. 10, there is an evening of chamber music by American composers. Both are free but require reservations. | classicaltahoe.org
The Music of James Bond Aug. 11 | Greater Nevada Field | Reno, Nev. Join the Reno Phil and Jason Altieri for 50 years of film music from her Majesty’s Secret Service. Broadway Stars Hugh Panaro and Morgan James join the orchestra. | renophil.com
Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music and Art Festival Aug. 13-25 | Area venues | Carson City, Nev. Mile High Jazz Band Association presents this annual festival that features more than 50 performances and more than 100 performers and most offer free admission. | jazzcarsoncity.com
Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest Aug. 14-15 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Festivalgoers can sip on a wide array of tasty beers from 20 different breweries, as well as enjoy an incredible lineup of music both days. | squawalpine.com
Truckee Reggae Fest Aug. 20 | Truckee River Regional Park Late-Night Productions presents the inaugural Truckee Reggae Fest with Don Carlos & Dub Vision, Marlon Asher, Mystic Roosts Band, Two Peace and DJ Dubfyah along with a beer garden, food, live art and more. | lateniteproductions.com
Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival Aug. 20-22 | Bowers Mansion | New Washoe City, Nev. Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association hosts this festival of bluegrass music. Lineup TBA. | nnba.org
Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings Sept. 3 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Six local bands go head to head in a battle to be crowned the best band in the Village. Meanwhile, six restaurants in The Village face off in competition pitting the best wings against each other. You decide the winners. | squawalpine.com
Return to Laurel Canyon Sept. 12 | Tahoe City Community Center Join Tahoe Truckee School of Music featuring the music of Tom Petty, Eagles, Crosby Stills, Nash & Young, The Byrds, Canned Heat, The Doors, Jackson Brown, Linda Ronstadt, The Mamas & the Papas and more performed by the Sugar Pines & Friends. | tahoemusic.net
Bass Camp Festival Sept. 18 | City Plaza | Reno, Nev. Bass Camp offers BELIEVE in Reno, an evening of national DJ headliners, SFX production, special lighting, food and beverage, and dancing. | Bass Camp Fest on Facebook
Battle, Axe & Tracks Oct. 2 & 3 | Eastgate Depot | Carson City, Nev. This multi-day music festival combines the V&T Railway setting, activities and 15 musical acts including headliners Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Larkin Poe, North Mississippi Allstars, Samantha Fish and more. | battleaxeandtracks.com
Offbeat Music Festival Oct. 3-5 | Downtown | Reno, Nev. This music festival crawl showcases more than 100 performances of the best homegrown musicians, regional bands and nationally recognized artists. | offbeatreno.com
MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
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THEATER & PERFORMING
“Occupant” Until July 12 | Restless Artists Theatre | Sparks, Nev.
Multi-GRAMMY star
Diane Schuur with the
Reno Jazz Orchestra
In this comedy/drama by Edward Albee, New York sculptor Louise Nevelson’s life is explored: a life marked by intrepid artistic triumphs and inner turmoil. | rattheatre.org
“Viva Le Cirque!” Until July 25 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev. This is large-scale spectacular show starring cirque artists, features an international cast including former Cirque du Soleil acrobats. | grandsierraresort.com
“Murdered to Death”
Sunday, August 22 Nightingale Hall University of Nevada, Reno 4:00 p.m.
July 7-9 | Valhalla Boathouse Theatre | South Lake Tahoe
Monday, August 23 Sand Harbor Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.
July 17 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.
Known for her pitch-perfect execution, crystalline 3 ½ octave vocal range, and electric personality, Diane will be accompanied by the 17-piece Reno jazz orchestra for two star-studded evenings.
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This spoof of Agatha Christie-style murder mysteries, written by Peter Gordon, is set in a 1930s country manor house with an assembled cast of characters caught up in the antics, which follow a mysterious death. | valhallatahoe.com
Midtown Mixtape This evening-length dance show features the work of Reno choreographers with a variety of dance genres, the performance will include hip-hop, R&B, ballet, contemporary, modern, heels and many other styles. | renolittletheater.org
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival July 17-Aug. 27 | Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev. This season the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” Monday Night Showcase includes live music and dance performances each week. | laketahoeshakespeare.com
MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
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Vortex, the Ballet that Rocks July 17 & 18 | Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater | Reno, Nev. Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed a contemporary ballet that will be like no other you have ever seen. Imagine ballerinas performing grande jetés to music by popular rock artists. | avaballet.com
“A Year with Frog and Toad” July 22-25 | Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater | Truckee Truckee Community Theater presents this play based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books. | truckeecommunitytheater.com
“Giselle” July 23 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev. The classic romantic tale of innocence, betrayal and revenge beyond the grave. | sierranevadaballet.org
Lake Tahoe Dance Festival July 27-30 | Gatekeeper’s Museum | Tahoe City Lake Tahoe Dance Collective brings the top performers in the world to the Gatekeeper’s Museum for a celebration of dance with Lake Tahoe as the backdrop. Audience participatory demonstrations and meet-the-artist talks help further the collaboration between artists. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | laketahoedancecollective.org
Tahoe ImProV Players July 26-Aug. 10 (select dates) | Valhalla Boathouse Theatre South Lake Tahoe The historic boathouse comes alive this summer with spontaneous presentations by Tahoe ImProV Players. They will have you laughing behind your masks. | valhallatahoe.com
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“The Arsonists” Aug. 20-31 | Restless Artists Theatre | Sparks, Nev. This lyrical Southern Gothic tale is about a father-daughter arson team that escapes to the Florida Everglades. | rattheatre.org
Truckee Historical Revue Sept. 5 | Piper’s Opera House | Virginia City, Nev. Composed, arranged and written by Truckee local David Wendell Nelson with music by Richard Blair, the show, performed by Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus, traces the history of Truckee and surrounding areas, beginning with Native American days and culminating with the 1960 Olympics in Olympic Valley. | truckeechorus.org
Trails & Vistas Art Hikes Sept. 11 & 12 | Clair Tappaan Lodge | Norden Trails & Vistas offers guided art hikes. Art in nature includes music, art, dance, poetry on a 3-mile trail. (Saturday hikes are sold out.) | trailsandvistas.org
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WordWave One-Act Plays Sept. 11 | Valhalla Boathouse Theatre | South Lake Tahoe WordWave features an annual one-act play writing competition that culminates in a winners’ event in September. | valhallatahoe.com
“Sleeping Beauty” Sept. 18 & 19 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the haunting score to this wonderful ballet. | avaballet.com
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MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
ARTS & CULTURE Tevis Cup July 24 | Area venues
TAHOE ART LEAGUE STUDIO TOUR | JULY 30-AUG. 1, AUG. 6-8
Participants take part in a grueling 100-mile horseback ride in one day from Tahoe to Auburn. | teviscup.org
Cordillera International Film Festival July 29-Aug. 2 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev.
Courtesy Tahoe Art League Studio Tour
Enjoy a film festival by filmmakers for filmmakers with film screenings, celebrations, networking events, education panels and more. | ciffnv.org
Visiting Artists Workshops Until July 30 | Sierra Nevada University | Incline Village, Nev. The Fine Arts department at Sierra Nevada College hosts the annual Summer Art Workshops with a variety of summer workshops. | sierranevada.edu
ARTown Until July 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. | artown.org
Weber Arts & Crafts Festival July 16-18, Aug. 6-8, Aug. 20-22 | Homewood Mountain Resort Weber Arts & Crafts Festival return featuring artists from a variety of genres this summer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reno Chalk Art Festival July 9-11 | 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
Skate the Lake Boarding for Breast Cancers 17th annual Skate the Lake event benefits breast cancer awareness and prevention open to those on any type of wheels. | b4bc.org
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at Homewood July 16-18 August 6-8 August 20-22 10am-5pm
July 30-Aug. 1, Aug. 6-8 | Area venues | South Shore Tahoe Art League’s Studio Tour returns for its 14th year as artists open their studios and galleries featuring 21 artists. | talart.org
Knights of the Round Courtyard Aug. 4 & 5 | Vikingsholm Castle | West Shore Knights in armor will clash on the field of Vikingsholm in a festive demonstration of chivalry and skill as Scott Farrell and Loreen Mattis present a demonstration of medieval armored fencing. | Sierra State Parks Foundation on Facebook
First Fridays at Muse Aug. 6, Sept. 3 | Muse | Tahoe City Muse features booths of more than a dozen local artisans along with vintage flea market finds. There will be live music by local bands and food popups from local chefs. | museartreclaimed.com
King Beach Art Tour Aug. 7 & 8 | area venues | Kings Beach The tour features 20 local artists who will open their studios to display and sell their art in a safe, outdoor setting. The self-guided studio tour will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Participants can access the 14 studios by driving or walking within a 1.4-mile radius. | Kings Beach Art Tour on Facebook
Carson City Open Studios Tour Aug. 21 & 22 | area venues | Carson City, Nev. This admission-free cultural event will showcase 20 local artists featuring visual art and art demonstrations. | jazzcarsoncity.com
North Tahoe Arts Fundraiser Sept. 5 | The Art Barn | Kings Beach Support North Tahoe Arts at its fundraiser of arts, jewelry, paintings, sculptures and metal works, all from local artists. | northtahoearts.com
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Jackpot of Gems Show Sept. 10-12 | Reno Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev.
Carson City Ghost Walking Tours
The 56th annual show of the Reno Gem and Mineral Society features exhibits, demonstrations, silent auctions, more than 25 vendors and gold panning. | renogms.org
July 10-Oct. 10 (select dates) McFadden Plaza | Carson City, Nev.
Silver State Art Festival
The 90-minute, evening tours are a delightfully spooky way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history led by Madame Curry, the widow of the city’s founder. | carsoncityghostwalk.com
Great American Craft Fair in the Park July 16-18 | Graeagle Park | Graeagle Exhibitors feature handmade crafts and fine art, such as pottery, jewelry and textiles. As you stroll through the fair, enjoy live music, food and beverages. Starts at 10 a.m. each day. | playgraeagle.com
Sept. 10-15 | Fuji Exhibit Hall | Carson City, Nev. This art festival features gourds, basketry and fine arts and crafts, along with classes. | nevadagourdsociety.org
Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl Sept. 16-19 | Tahoe & Reno venues Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl a favorite fiber event. Participants are welcomed into the shops, homes, ranches, warehouses and more of fiber artists. | sierranevadayarncrawl.com
Art & Soul Sept. 18 | Downtown Truckee The fourth annual art walk will be held in historic downtown where artists display their work at 30 different stops along with music, wine tasting and small bites. | historictruckee.com
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Cool Car Cruizen Fridays Until Oct. 17 | Village Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe All cool vehicles are welcome every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. | goodsamsaferide.com
Carson City Downtown Revival Car Show July 10 | Telegraph Square | Carson City, Nev. This free downtown car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will feature up to 400 cars. | visitcarsoncity.com
Hot August Nights July 30-Aug. 8 | Area venues | Virginia City, Sparks & Reno, Nev. Take a step back in time and enjoy the beauty of classic muscle cars during Hot August Nights. | hotaugustnights.net
Truckee Tahoe Airshow & Family Festival Sept. 11 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival features an air show, STEM Expo, VIP hospitality tent, food and fun. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | truckeetahoeairshow.com
National Championship Air Races
Free Admission. Free Parking. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Sept. 15-19 | Reno Stead Airport | Reno, Nev. The National Championship Air Races is the last event of its kind, carrying on the tradition of the Cleveland Air Races of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. | airrace.org
Cool September Days Car, Truck and M/C Show
Grand Finale at 3:30 p.m. with Jet Pilot, Major Kristin “BEO” Wolfe and the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightening II Demonstration Team
Sept. 17-19 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe This event is open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. | goodsamsaferide.com
Street Vibrations Fall Rally Sept. 23-26 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.
FOOD AND FUN FOR ALL! Presented by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District
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Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival is a celebration of music, metal and motorcycles with tours, live entertainment, ride-in shows, stunt shows, scavenger hunts, poker runs and a custom bike expo. | roadshowsreno.com
Fall Frenzy & Coat Drive Oct. 2 | Location TBD | Reno, Nev. This event gives car enthusiasts the opportunity to showcase their classic vehicles one last time before the year’s end. | hotaugustnights.net
MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
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FESTIVALS & FAMILY FUN
American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament
Third Thursday
Until July 11 | Edgewood Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe
July 15-Dec. 16 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev.
This made-for-TV event, owned and broadcast by NBC Sports, is the premier celebrity golf tournament and raises funds for local and national charities. The tournament is a 54-hole modified format that features sports and entertainment celebrities. | americancenturychampionship.com
Enjoy music, family fun, movie nights, arts & crafts, food demos and tastings, and more from 4 to 9 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. | 39northdowntown.com
Movies in the Park July 8-Aug. 12 | North Tahoe Regional Park | Tahoe Vista Enjoy free movies in the park on Thursday at dusk. | northtahoeparks.com
Truckee Thursdays July 15, Aug. 12, Sept. 9 | Downtown | Truckee Truckee Downtown Merchants Association presents Truckee Thursdays, part street fair and part block party, in historic downtown with live music, activity booths, local vendors and food trucks from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | truckeethursdays.com
Reno Basque Festival July 17 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev. Basque heritage with traditional food, music, dancing and activities. | renobasqueclub.org
Kids Train Rides July 17, 31 & Aug. 14, 28 | Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee Truckee Donner Railroad Society offers free kiddie train rides on a miniature train around the playground area in the park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com
Carson City Fair July 21-24 | Fuji Park | Carson City, Nev. This year’s Silver and Sage Show features livestock show, dog show and dairy cattle and goat show, along with live musical entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors and antique tractor display. | carsoncitynvfair.com
MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Keep Memory Alive Charity Poker Tournament July 22 | Shakespeare Ranch | Glenbrook, Nev. Come try your luck at this Texas Hold’ em Poker Tournament for all skill levels from beginners to experienced players. | keepmemoryalive.org
Northern Nevada Pride July 24 | Fourth & Virginia streets | Reno, Nev.
to the Music of the Mountains
Show your pride and celebrate the diversity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in Reno. The day begins with a commUNITY parade. | northernnevadapride.org
Barracuda Championship Aug. 2-8 | Old Greenwood | Truckee The Barracuda Championship combines amazing golf along and savory outdoor grilling as PGA Tour professionals tee up in Truckee. | barracudachampionship.com
Reno Kennel Club Dog Show Aug. 20-22 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev. Nearly 160 breeds compete in a variety of trials including Conformation, Obedience and Rally. | renokennelclub.org
Northern Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival Aug. 21 | Sparks Marina | Sparks, Nev. Dragon boats are 40-foot human-powered canoes decorated with ornate Chinese dragon heads and tails, led by the rhythmic beat of a drum. The festival also features vendors, exhibitors, food trucks, artisans and more. | gwndragonboat.com
Reno Aloha Festival Aug. 28 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev. The “Biggest Little Ohana in the World” is a family friendly event featuring live music, dancers, Keiki Village arts and crafts, food and drink. | renoalohafestival.com
Civil War Days & Battle Train Aug. 31-Sept. 2 | C Street | Virginia City History comes to life as the Great Civil War reenactment features epic battles throughout the historic mining town. Hundreds of period actors battle out great scenes, such as the Virginia & Truckee Railroad and C Street as part of the Labor Day Parade. | visitvirginiacitynv.com
Reno Greek Fest Sept. 10-12 | St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Church | Reno, Nev. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, traditional dance and music during Reno Greek Festival. | renogreekfest.com
The Great Reno Balloon Race Sept. 10-12 | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | Reno, Nev. The Great Reno Balloon Race is the largest free hot-air ballooning event in the world. | renoballoon.com
Barton Foundation’s Golf Classic Sept. 27 | Edgewood Golf Course | Stateline, Nev. Funds raised will benefit the Foundation’s Heart Safe Community Program, a community-wide initiative aimed at increasing the availability of life-saving AEDs and promoting CPR training. | bartonfoundation.org
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MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
CULINARY DELIGHTS Reno Wine Walk July 17, Aug. 21 | 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. | renoriverwalk.org
Taste of Gold July 17 | LTCC Demonstration Garden | South Lake Tahoe Plan to enjoy uplifting tunes, tasty bites, an array of California wines and an assortment of beers from local breweries. | ltcc.edu
Dinner in the Barn July 24, Aug. 14, Sept. 4 | Sierra Valley Farms Beckwourth
SAMPLE THE SIERRA | SEPT. 10-12
Sierra Valley Farms all-inclusive dinners are known for the guest chefs and four-course dinner-dessert, complete with a farm tour, wine tasting and music. | sierravalleyfarms.com
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Food Truck Fridays Until Aug. 27 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev. Reno Street Food offers deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers held from 4 to 9 p.m. every Friday with live local bands and artists. | Reno Street Food on Facebook
Feed the Camel Until Sept. 8 | 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. | Feed the Camel on Facebook
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Farmers Markets Until October | area venues Thursday, August 26,food, 2021 Enjoy great 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. $75 wine Tickets: & friends! The Chateau 955 Fairway Boulevard Incline Village, Nevada
August 26, 2021 4:30-7pm SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS The Chateau Tickets are available at The Potlatch For more information: 775-832-0363
Tuesdays try Truckee Farmers Market in Truckee River Regional Park and South Lake Tahoe Farmers Market at the American Legion; on Wednesdays try Meyers Mountain Markets in Tahoe Paradise Park; Thursdays there are Tahoe City Farmers Market at Commons Beach and Incline Farmers market at the library; on Fridays there are Romano’s in Beckwourth and Ski Run Farmer’s Market in South Lake Tahoe; and on Saturdays there are Truckee Community Market in the railyard downtown and Blairsden Community Market at Blairsden Garden Center. | TheTahoeWeekly.com
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Summer Science Speaks July 15-Aug. 5 | Sierra Nevada University Incline Village, Nev. UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center supports its education and outreach programs with Summer Science Speaks events. The events range from winemaking and beer brewing to the science of cocktails and a science speakeasy. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu
Tahoe Brewfest celebrates all that is special about South Lake Tahoe’s mountain culture: beer, crafts, environment and community. | tahoebrewfest.com
Village Wine Walk Aug. 1-31 | Shops at Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe Participants can sample wine crafted from Lodi at 7:30 p.m. | theshopsatheavenly.com
Carson City Wine Walk Aug. 7, Sept. 4 & Oct. 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. | visitcarsoncity.com
Tahoe Jerky Fest Aug. 21 & 22 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe Ready for the inaugural Tahoe Jerky Fest? There will be fresh beer, live music and plenty to chew on. | jerkyfestival.com
Tastes of Incline Aug. 26 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev. P.E.O. Chapter AC presents Tastes of Incline from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at The Potlatch. | (775) 832-0363
Capital City Brewfest Aug. 28 | Downtown | Carson City, Nev. The Brewfest features more than 20 breweries from 3 to 8 p.m. to benefit Rotary projects including local scholarships. Live music is in McFadden Plaza. | capitalcitybrewfest.com
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off Sept. 1-6 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off is America’s biggest, free barbecue festival. Two dozen of the world’s top barbecue competitors serve up more than 240,000 pounds of ribs for hundreds of thousands of hungry eventgoers. | nuggetribcookoff.com
Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings Sept. 3 | Village at Squaw | Olympic Valley This event brings together the top six restaurants for chicken wings and the best six bands for live music in a competition decided by the spectators. | squawalpine.com
MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Alpen Wine Festival
and Executive Chef Mike Trombetta of Farm to Belly Catering
Sept. 5 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley The annual Alpen Wine Fest includes wine tasting from more than 40 vineyards, live music, a silent auction and raffle. | squawalpine.com
INVITE YOU TO
Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival Sept. 10 | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev. The 32nd annual event will take place in the Gratitude Garden lakeside with fantastic sunset views. Enjoy scrumptious chocolate and wine tasting, food and tantalizing items in a silent and live auction. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | sierra-community-house.networkforgood.com
Sample the Sierra Sept. 18 | Bijou Community Park | South Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe’s largest farm-to-fork festival features local produce, house-brewed beers and Sierra wines, celebrity chefs, local artisans and a pop-up dinner. | samplethesierra.com
The Taste of Downtown
This Spectacular DINNER SERIES Celebrates Food, Farm, and Community
Sept. 11 | Downtown | Carson City, Nev.
Three nights only!
This downtown festival features more than 40 restaurants, live music and more from 5 to 10 p.m. | tasteofdowntowncarson.com
Fall Ale Fest
EACH NIGHT WILL FEATURE A SPECIAL GUEST CHEF PREPARING A SIGNATURE DISH
JULY 24, 2021
AUG. 14, 2021
Mike Trombetta
Mike Trombetta
Sept. 18 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe Oktoberfest in Heavenly Village includes a beer, a wing cookoff, cornhole tournament, poker walk and live music. | theshopsatheavenly.com
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GUEST CHEF
Adam Bronson
Hot August Nights Foundation’s fourth annual fundraiser offers cocktails, a sit-down dinner, live and silent auction and raffle drawing. | hotaugustnights.net
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SIERRA HOT SPRINGS
Cocktails & Classics Sept. 18 | Atlantis Casino Resort | Reno, Nev.
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GUEST CHEF
Adam Bronson SIERRA HOT SPRINGS
All-inclusive 4-course meal of farm-fresh food, wine & beverage, and live music. Starting at 4:30 p.m.
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Oktoberfest Sept. 18 & 19 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley This annual event will transform the Village into a miniature Bavaria complete with authentic German beer and food, Bavarian music, the everpopular Oktoberfest Games and plenty of family fun. | squawalpine.com
Tahoe City Oktoberfest Sept. 25 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City Tahoe City Oktoberfest celebration hosts activities for the family with live music, cold beer, food and fun games and crafts for kids of all ages. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | visittahoecity.com
Genoa Candy Dance Sept. 25 & 26 | Area venues | Genoa, Nev. This candy and craft festival features more than 300 exhibitors and 3,000 pounds of homemade candy. | genoanevada.org
Foam Fest Oct. 1-31 | virtual Join Achieve Tahoe for the 2021 Foam Fest. Buy a ticket and visit local partner breweries to support outdoor recreation programs for people with disabilities. | achievetahoe.org
Truckee Wine Walk & Shop Oct. 2 | Downtown Truckee Truckee Wine Walk & Shop is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. in historic downtown. | truckeewinewalk.com
Biggest Little Invitational Craft Beer Festival Oct. 2 | Bartley Ranch Regional Park | Reno, Nev. A craft beer festival dedicated to showcasing the best of the best in the brewery world with top-notch entertainment, local food vendors and good old-fashioned lawn games. | thebiggestlittleinvitational.com
Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival Friday, September 10th 5:30 - 9:00 pm Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe $175 pp. VIP tables available
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MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Courtesy Tahoe Paddle Cup
TAHOE PADDLE RACE SERIES | JULY 24, AUG. 28, SEPT. 19
THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING
Big Blue Adventure Race Series
Reno Running Fest
Until Oct. 6 (select dates) | Truckee/Tahoe area venues
Sept. 10 & 11 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.
Big Blue Adventure offers a cornucopia of Lake Tahoe and Truckee endurance events in triathlons, running, biking, swimming, adventure racing and paddling. | bigblueadventure.com
There’s something for everyone with two days of running and walking options. | race178.com/reno-running-fest
America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride July 12 | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
Tour de Tahoe Sept. 12 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe
America’s Most Beautiful Tour De Tahoe a 72-mile fully supported bike ride around Lake Tahoe. bikethewest.com
Don’t miss an opportunity to ride 72 miles of Lake Tahoe’s spectacular shoreline, including an 800-foot climb overlooking scenic Emerald Bay. | bikethewest.com
Death Ride
Adventure Van Expo
July 17 | Markeleeville
Sept. 18 & 19 | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood
As many as 2,500 cyclists from across the country will attempt the endurance event covering more than 103 miles, six highly categorized climbs and more than 14,000 feet of vertical climbing in one day. | deathride.com
Van builds, open house vans and 4-wheel camper will be returning this year, with three rigs this time with talks, demos, food and beer. | adventurevanexpo.com
Tahoe Rim Trail 100-Mile Endurance Run July 17 & 18 | Spooner State Park | Incline Village, Nev. Tahoe Rim Trail 100-Mile Endurance Run is one of the best ultra runs in the country. This race will be run on single-track trails and dirt roads within Spooner State Park and on the Tahoe Rim Trail. | trter.com
Lost Sierra Electric Bike Festival July 23 & 24 | Diamond S Ranch | Beckwourth Eco Bike Adventures hosts this sixth annual festival featuring a Pedal Assist Open, Throttle Assist Open, Kids Trail, 100m Drag Race, Long Jump Challenge and a Best in Show eBike Build, along with demos, food, beer and wine and live music. | ecobikeadv.com
Tahoe Paddle Race Series July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 19 | Area venues Tahoe Paddle Race series on Lake Tahoe offers both the recreational paddler and the race enthusiast an opportunity to participate in SUP, prone paddleboard or OC1 class races. | tahoepaddleracing.com
Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival Aug. 7 & 8 | Kings Beach State Recreation Area | Kings Beach Celebrate stand-up paddleboarding with two days of paddle clinics, yoga, races and fun on the beach. | tahoenalu.com
Donner Party Hikes Sept. 18 & 19 | Sugar Bowl Resort | Norden Exploring this region on interpretive walks and hikes. Learn about the success of the Stephens Party, the tragedy of the Donner Party and the importance of the Transcontinental Railroad. | donnerpartyhike.com
Spartan Tahoe Trail 10K Sept. 25 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Bring friends and family to watch. Fans will enjoy music, raffles, entertainment and festival challenges. | race.spartan.com
OATBRAN- Ride Across Nevada Sept. 26-Oct. 2 | MontBleu Resort Casino | Stateline, Nev. This six-day, fully supported bike ride is one awesome ride across Nevada. | bikethewest.com
Broken Arrow Skyrace Oct. 1 & 2 | Squaw Valley Ski Resort | Olympic Valley The Broken Arrow Skyrace features off-trail scrambling on steep terrain with huge vertical gains and losses at altitude in three different distances. | squawalpine.com
MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
THE WILD WEST
TRUCKEE DOWNTOWN M E R C H A N T S A S S O C I AT I O N P R E S E N T S
ONCE —A— MONTH!
L I V E M U S I C • F O O D CO U RT • B E E R G A R D E N • K I D S AC T I V I T I E S
July 15th • COBURN STATION Aug 12th • THE GHOST TOWN REBELLION PR E SENTED BY |
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Until July 10 | Reno Sparks Livestock Event Center The family will enjoy watching this equine competition featuring the magnificent, versatile and beautiful Arabian horse. | arabianhorses3.org
Truckee Professional Rodeo Aug. 27 & 28 | McIver Arena | Truckee See barrel racing, mutton busting and bull riding during the annual Truckee Professional Rodeo. | truckeerodeo.org
Comstock Heritage Days Sept. 3-6 | C Street | Virginia City, Nev. Live through history in Virginia City as the Great Civil War Reenactors bring Comstock Heritage Days to life. | visitvirginiacitynv.com
International Camel & Ostrich Races Sept. 10 & 11 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. It all started with a tall tale from an Old West newspaperman and the legends lives one. Come and see these extraordinary animals race. Each day, races start at High Noon. | visitvirginiacitynv.com
Snaffle Bit Futurity Sept. 15-19 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev. This is a showcase for the Spanish vaquero’s horse-training methods dating back to the early American West. | renosnafflebitfuturity.com
World Cowboy Fastdraw Championships Sept. 30-Oct. 3 | Churchill County Fairgrounds | Fallon, Nev. See the fastest gun alive and relive the spirit of the Wild West with a craft fair, car show, comfort food, Civil War reenactment with Nevada Gunfighters and the World Championship Fast Draw Competition. Watch shooters ages 8 and older compete to be the fastest gun alive. | cowboyfastdraw.com
Oct. 2 & 3 | Virginia City The races pit teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other. One person rides and the remaining team members push, pull or drag the decorated outhouses down the racetrack. | visitvirginiacitynv.com
Sierra Adventures Vans + Landing Locals
Sept 9th • THE SEXTONES
Championship & Last Chance Arabian Horse Show
World Championship Outhouse Races
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FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
return
Free summer concerts have returned after a year-long hiatus due to the pandemic. Pack a picnic and get ready to dance the summer away at the region’s free concerts from the mountains of Olympic Valley to the shores of Lake Tahoe. Check our Event calendar at TheTahoeWeekly.com and in each edition for upcoming music events and performances throughout the region.
TUESDAY
Bluesdays | Village at Squaw, Olympic Valley July 13-Aug. 31 | 6-8:30 p.m. | squawalpine.com
WEDNESDAY
Truckee Music in the Park Truckee River Regional Park July 7-Aug. 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | tdrpd.org
THURSDAY
Live at Lakeview* Lakeview Commons, South Lake Tahoe Aug. 5-Sept. 2 | 4:30-8:30 p.m. | liveatlakeview.com Truckee Thursdays | Downtown Truckee* July 15, Aug. 12 & Sept. 9 | 5-8:30 p.m truckeethursdays.com
FRIDAY
Music on the Beach | Kings Beach State Rec. Area* July 9-Sept. 3 (no show Aug. 6) | 6-8:30 p.m. northtahoebusiness.org
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series South Lake Tahoe Until Sept. 5 (additional concerts select Thurs. & Sun.) | 5:45-9:15 p.m. | Facebook
SATURDAY
SunSets Live Music Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley Until Aug. 28 | 5-7 p.m. | squawalpine.com
SUNDAY
Concerts at Commons* Commons Beach, Tahoe City July 25-Sept. 5 | 4-7 p.m. concertsatcommonsbeach.com
SELECT DATES
Music in the Park | Tahoe Paradise Park, Meyers Through Sept. 3 | Times vary | Donation based facebook.com/tahoeparadisepark Northstar Summer Live Music Series Village at Northstar Through Sept. | Days vary |northstarcalifornia.com
*Event sponsored by Tahoe Weekly
JULY 7-11
July 7 | Dead Winter Carpenters | Music in the Park July 8 | Arizona Jones | Heavenly Village July 9 | Pacific Vibration | Music on the Beach July 9 | Rock Monsterz | Heavenly Village July 9 | Matt Reardon | Village at Northstar July 10 | Trey Stone w/Mescalito Music in the Park (Meyers) July 10 | Neon Playboys | Heavenly Village July 10 | | Tim Snider | SunSets Live Music Series
JULY 12-18
July 13 | The Blues Monsters | Tuesdays Bluesdays July 14 | Sal’s Greenhouse | Music in the Park July 15 | Coburn Station | Truckee Thursdays July 16 | The Gold Souls | Music on the Beach July 16 | New Wave Crave | Heavenly Village July 17 | Musicole | Heavenly Village July 17 | Mike Schermer | SunSets Live Music Series July 17 | Buddy Emmer Band | Village at Northstar
JULY 19-25
July 20 | Mark Hummel & the Blues Survivors ft. Rusty Zinn | Tuesdays Bluesdays July 21 | Déjà Vu | Music in the Park July 23 | Mike Schermer | Village at Northstar July 23 | Mescalito | Music on the Beach July 23 | Neon Playboys | Heavenly Village July 24 | Locked and Loaded | Heavenly Village July 24 | Chi McClean | SunSets Live Music Series July 25 | Diggin’ Dirt | Concerts at Commons
JULY 26-AUG. 1
July 27 | Chris Cain | Tuesdays Bluesdays July 28 | Beatles Flashback | Music in the Park July 30 | Coburn Station | Music on the Beach July 30 | One Way Street | Heavenly Village July 31 | Bread & Butter Band | Heavenly Village July 31 | Lucas & Darcy | SunSets Live Music Series Aug. 1 | The Blues Monsters and Guest Concerts at Commons
AUG. 2-8
Aug. 3 | Alastair Greene | Tuesdays Bluesdays Aug. 4 | Fog City Swampers | Music in the Park Aug. 5 | Boot Juice w/Preacher’s Pickers Live at Lakeview Aug. 6 | False Rhythms Reggae Music in the Park (Meyers) Aug. 6 | Joy and Madness | Heavenly Village Aug. 7 | Chi McClean | SunSets Live Music Series Aug. 7 | Steel Breeze | Heavenly Village Aug. 8 | Pamela Parker’s Fantastic Machine & Sals Greenhouse | Concerts at Commons
AUG. 9-15
Aug. 10 | JC Smith Band | Tuesdays Bluesdays Aug. 11 | Blues Monsters | Music in the Park Aug. 12 | Vokab Kompany w/Mic Smith Live at Lakeview Aug. 12 | The Ghost Town Rebellion Truckee Thursdays Aug. 13 | Jelly Bread | Music on the Beach Aug. 13 | Bread & Butter Band | Heavenly Village Aug. 14 | Neon Playboys | Heavenly Village Aug. 15 | Afrolicious | Concerts at Commons
AUG. 16-22
Aug. 17 | Terry Hanck | Tuesdays Bluesdays Aug. 18 | Brubeck Brothers Quartet Music in the Park Aug. 19 | 40 Watt Hype w/The Connor Party Live at Lakeview Aug. 20 | Bicicletas Por La Paz | Music on the Beach Aug. 20 | Island of Black and White Heavenly Village Aug. 21 | Steel Breeze | Heavenly Village Aug. 21 | Tim Snider | SunSets Live Music Series Aug. 22 | TBA | Concerts at Commons
AUG. 23-29
Aug. 24 | Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Tuesdays Bluesdays Aug. 25 | Poor Man’s Whiskey | Music in the Park Aug. 26 | The Sextones w/Buenos Diaz Live at Lakeview Aug. 27 | Sol Peligro | Music on the Beach Aug. 27 | Whiskey Maiden | Heavenly Village Aug. 28 | Golden Cadillacs | Heavenly Village Aug. 28 | Jenni & Jesse (of Dead Winter Carpenters) | SunSets Live Music Series Aug. 29 | Dead Winter Carpenters Concerts at Commons
AUG. 30-SEPT. 5
Aug. 31 | Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings Tuesdays Bluesdays Sept. 2 | J Ras + The Higher Elevation w/Tahoe Tribe + False Rhythms | Live at Lakeview Sept. 3 | Tritones | Music in the Park (Meyers) Sept. 3 | Achilles Wheel | Music on the Beach Sept. 3 | Steel Breeze | Heavenly Village Sept. 4 | Musicole | Heavenly Village Sept. 5 | One Way Street | Heavenly Village Sept. 5 | Joy & Madness | Concerts at Commons
SEPT. 6-12
Sept. 9 | The Sextones | Truckee Thursdays