This Week

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10/22:Reno Zombie Crawl Thousands of undead revelers will gather in downtown Reno this weekend for the ninth annual Halloween-themed pub crawl. More than 50 downtown bars will offer free admission, $3 drink specials, giveaways, costume contests and more to the estimated 20,000 costumed participants expected to show up with their $5 crawl cup and map in hand. Cups can be purchased online or at the pub start locations, which include Harrah’s Reno Plaza, 219 N. Center St., Rum Bullions at the Silver Legacy, 407 N. Virginia St., or The Waterfall, 134 W. Second St. The fun begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22. While the crawl is obviously open to those of legal drinking age, all ages of zombies can participate in a massive, flash mobstyle dance choreographed to Michael Jackson’s hit song “Thriller.” The free, pre-crawl event starts at 6 p.m. at Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave. Call 624-8320 or visit http://crawlreno.com/event/zombiecrawl.

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3RD ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL & CRAFT

FAIR: The craft fair will feature more than 60 booths with local artisans and crafters selling holiday gifts, jewelry, soaps and lotions, woodworking, handmade baskets, gourds, quilts, hand-sewn items and more. There will also be a pumpkin patch, food court, children’s activities, carnival-type games and craft activities with photo opportunities. Sa, 10/22, 10am-5pm; Su, 10/23, 11am-4pm.

Free. Sparks United Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, (775) 328-0925.

ANIMAL ARK LAST CHANCE CHEETAH DASH:

Animal Ark offers its last cheetah run of the season featuring their resident cheetahs running off leash up to speeds of 60 mph. Must be age 8 or older to attend. Early reservations recommended as this event often sells out. Su, 10/23, 4:45-6:45pm. $40 adults, $35 seniors ages 62+, $30 children ages 8-16. Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center, 1265 Deerlodge Road, (775) 970-3431.

CARSON CITY GHOST WALK: Hear about

lingering spirits of the past centuries, haunted and paranormal stories and gossip from the past during this guided walking tour of the downtown district’s historic homes and businesses. The tour leaves rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. Sa, 10/22, 10am-3pm. $15 in advance, $20 day of walk; free for children under age 3. Corner of Third and Curry streets behind Firkin & Fox/St. Charles Hotel, Carson City, (775) 348-6279.

CHAD JOHNSON: LETTERPRESS PRINTING:

Johnson will give an informal lecture and demonstration on the 19th-century iron handpress, its use and function in a contemporary art, design, literary and publishing practice. The event will be followed by a reception for an exhibition of Johnson’s work at the Black Rock Press, Room 118. Th, 10/20, 5pm. Free. Black Rock Press, Jot Travis Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/arts.

DONNER PARTY HISTORIC BUS TOUR: Join

local historian and storyteller Fred Horlacher for the Donner Party bus tour, which follows the trek of the Donner Party on their journey west, making stops at historically significant sites in Northern Nevada. The tour includes stops at Fernley, Wadsworth, Rattlesnake Mountain, Mayberry Foot Bridge, Verdi, Donner State Park and Donner Lake Overview. This event is a fundraiser for the Sparks Museum & Cultural Center. Sa, 10/22, 8am-5pm. $65 for museum members, $75 for general public, $10 to attend only the lectures. Sparks Heritage Museum, 814 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 355-1144.

GOLD HILL GHOST TOUR: Enjoy a meal at the

Crown Point restaurant and then join a guided ghost tour through the Gold Hill

Hotel sharing stories of ghostly legends.

Dining begins at 4pm. The tour starts at 8pm. M, 4 & 8pm. $40 for dinner and tour, $20 for tour only. Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 S.

Main St., Gold Hill, (775) 847-0111. GSR INTERNATIONAL CHILI AND BEER

FESTIVAL: The International Chili Society’s 50th Annual World’s Championship Chili Cook-off features with cooks from around the country competing head to head. F, 10/21, 2-6pm; Sa, 10/22, 1-7pm;

Su, 10/23, 12-4pm. $15-$50. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., (775) 789-2000.

HAUNTED HALLS 2: Northern Nevada Ghost

Hunters will host a fundraiser to benefit the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum

Foundation. NNGH will be joined by paranormal guest investigators Father David

Deerfeeder, Michelle Le Baron and Doug

Carnahan. Sa, 10/22, 6-10pm. $62.50 in advance. Fourth Ward School Museum, 537 S. C St., Virginia City, (775) 830-3779.

JANINE ANTONI & STEPHEN PETRONIO

TALK: The artists will give a talk about their exhibition Honey Baby on view in Sheppard Contemporary. The artists will respond to questions in a discussion moderated by art history professor Brett Van Hoesen. F, 10/21, 7pm. Free. University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

A NIGHT WITH DR. CALIGARI: Truckee

Meadows Parks Foundation presents an evening of carnival games, crafts, costume contests, concessions, a screening of the silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and a star-viewing party. This event will raise money for the 2017 Student Stewards Summer Camp F, 10/21, 4-9pm. $10, free for members and kids age 12 and younger. Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, www.tmparksfoundation.org.

RENO BEER CRAWL: Purchase your glass and map at The Waterfall and enjoy $1 refills at 12+ downtown Reno taverns. Fourth Sa of every month, 2-6pm through 12/24.

$5 glass and map. The Waterfall, 134 W. Second St., http://renobeercrawl.com.

SATURDAY NIGHT STAR PARTY: The Jack C.

Davis Observatory hosts free star parties every Saturday night year round, starting at sunset (except when there is snow on the roads). The evening starts with a lecture on one of numerous topics and then concludes with guided star viewing by one of the observatory’s astronomers. Sa, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.

SLAUGHTER HOUSE: The 11th annual

Halloween attraction and indoor haunted house is open for the season. Th-Sa, 7-11pm through 10/29; Su, 5-9pm through 10/30; W, 10/26, 7-11pm; M, 10/31, 7-11pm.

$17 general admission, $24 VIP pass. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., (877) 767-2279, www.renofrightfest.com.

TALL TIMBER BALL: STEAMPUNK IN THE

WOODS: Come dressed in your finest steampunk attire and dance to music by DJ Damien. F, 10/21, 7-10pm. $75-$100. Valhalla Grand Hall/Grand Lawn, Tallac Historic Site, 1 Valhalla Road, South Lake Tahoe, www.tahoewordwave.com.