This Week

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2/11:Reno Mardi Crawl The Biggest Little City transforms one night this weekend during the into the Big Easy for Mardi Gras-themed bar crawl. With the purchase a $5 cup and map, costumed revelers age 21 and older will get free access to 15 participating venues offering $3 drink specials and classic New Orleans drinks like hurricanes and hand grenades, beaded necklaces, live entertainment, costume contests and other perks. The crawl begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Waterfall, 134 W. Second St. Call 624-8320 or visit http://crawlreno.com.

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CONTRA DANCE: Arrive at 7:15pm for a beginners session. Callers walk you through the dances while local and regional bands play Celtic music. Firsttime dancers will get half off price on two future dances. Second Sa of every month, 7:30-10:30pm through 12/9. $8-$10.

Historic Southside School Annex, 190 E. Liberty St., www.sierracontra.org.

HANDS ON! SECOND SATURDAYS: Enjoy free

admission, live performances, hands-on art activities and storytelling. Sa, 2/11, 10am-6pm. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.

NEVADA INHALES: Joe Grzymski opens the discussion by sharing his work on the 23andMe and Renown Health

Collaboration project, a pioneering new study layering population and health data, environmental information and voluntary genetic data from Northern

Nevadans. Vera Samburova will follow with her study on e-cigarettes. W, 2/15, 7-9:30pm. $15 for non-members, $10 for members. IMBiB Custom Brews, 785 E.

Second St., (775) 673-7659, www.dri.edu.

RENO RUN 4 LOVE: Run with a friend, date or family member during this 4-mile

Valentine’s-themed road race in downtown Reno. The post-race party includes champagne, beer, chocolate and prizes/ awards. Su, 2/12, 8:30am. $45-$90. Reno

Ballroom, 401 N. Center St., (775) 342-8895, www.renorun4love.com. RENO/TAHOE SENIOR WINTER GAMES: The

games offer individual and team competitions for people age 50 and older. Participants compete within age groups to win gold, silver and bronze medals. M-Su through 2/14. $10-$40. Call or visit website for details, (775) 657-4602.

STORY OF A STREAM: Environmental scientist Marianne Denton from the Nevada

Department of Environmental Protection will discuss the ecology of the streams within the Galena Creek Park area and the interconnectedness of the aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Sa, 2/11, 3-4pm. $5 suggested donation. Galena Creek

Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

Art

HOLLAND PROJECT MICRO GALLERY AT BIBO

COFFEE CO.: DomesticDreams. The exhibition features photographs capturing altered landscapes of rural Nevada and portraits of people who live there, all through the lenses of the students of Smith Valley High School. M-Su through 2/10. Free. 945 Record St., (775) 348-8087, www.hollandreno.org.

MATHEWSON-IGT KNOWLEDGE CENTER,

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Insidethe

MindofdaVinci. Northern Nevada artist Mischell Riley worked with engineering and art students at the University to realize the 10’ x 23’ sculpture, which premiered at the most recent Burning Man event. M-Su through 5/1. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4636. MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Light

Abundant:LainieVreeland. The abstract painter creates innovative and imaginative compositions centered on water, forms and plant life as they interact with light. M-F, 9am-5pm through 2/24; ExtravagantChemistry. West Gallery in McKinley Arts & Culture Center present new work by abstract painter Liz Penniman. M-F, 9am-5pm through 2/24.

Free. 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-2417.

METRO GALLERY AT RENO CITY HALL: No

Expectations:APhotographicExhibition. Matthew McIver’s photographic series is inspired by architecture, sustainability, water and art. M-Su, 8am-5pm through

2/24. Free. 1 E. First St., (775) 334-2417.

SHEPPARD CONTEMPORARY GALLERY, CHURCH

FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF

NEVADA, RENO: ExpandedReadings:The BooktoCome. This exhibition explores the book as a site for artistic exploration. Gallery talk: 5pm on Feb. 9. Opening reception: 6-8pm on Feb. 9. Tu-Sa, noon4pm through 3/17. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6658.

SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM: Truckee

MeadowsReflections. The Sparks Museum & Cultural Center presents this exhibition detailing historical water usage in the region. In conjunction with the exhibit, Latimer Art Club will present work by their members in the museum’s Cultural Center. The reception is on Feb. 25, 4-7pm. Tu-Sa, 11am-4pm through 3/25. Free.

814 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 355-1144, www.sparksmuseum.org.

STUDENT GALLERIES SOUTH: BFAMidway

Exhibition. Annual review exhibition of artwork by first-year bachelor of fine arts students from the University of Nevada, Reno. M-Th, noon-4pm through

2/16. Free. 1164 N. Virginia St. Jot Travis Building, University of Nevada, Reno, (775) 784-6658.

Film

BAND OF OUTSIDERS (1964) FRANCE: Classic

French New Wave with Anna Karina as a student who lets slip some information about money stashed away at a villa in the suburbs. Director Jean-Luc Godard described his movie as “Alice In Wonderland meets Franz Kafka.” In English and French with subtitles. Su, 2/12, 6-8pm. $7 general, $6 seniors, students, $5 members. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 713 S. Virginia St., http://artemisiamovies.weebly.com.

music

BLIND ONION JAM: Northern Nevada

Bluegrass Association hosts this intermediate/advanced jam. Pickers are expected to know the tunes and play up to speed. One bass player at a time (take turns). Beginners are welcome to play along or just sit outside the main circle. Second M of every month. Blind Onion

FOr tHE WEEK OF FEBruArY 9, 2017

CLASSIX FOUR: TEMPTATION: Reno

Philharmonic Orchestra Classix concert features Mozart’s Overture to Cosifan tutte, Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 6. Guest soloist is pianist Conrad Tao. Su, 2/12, 4pm; Tu, 2/14, 7:30pm. $33-$89. Pioneer

Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 323-6393.

COME IN FROM THE COLD: The family enter-

tainment series continues with a performance by Sage Creek. Seating is limited to 200 people. Sa, 2/11, 7pm. $3 suggested donation. Western Heritage Interpretive Center, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 828-6612.

EVAN HARRIS: A JOURNEY THROUGH MY EYES:

The singer performs songs from Into theWoods, Grease, SpringAwakening, Memphisand other Broadway hits. Su, 2/12, 7:30pm. $15. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900.

AN EVENING OF ROMANCE: This benefit for

the Piper’s Opera House features the Colin Ross Jazz Quartet performing songs by Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Hoagie Carmichael and Irving Berlin. Sa, 2/11, 6pm. $37.50 stag, $70 couple, military discount for active duty. Piper’s Opera House, 12 N. B St., Virginia City, (775) 847-0443.

TOM SCOTT WITH THE RENO JAZZ ORCHESTRA:

The three-time Grammy award-winning saxophonist will perform with the 17-piece jazz orchestra. Su, 2/12, 2pm. $15-$35. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 372-6160, http://renojazzorchestra.org.

NEVADA WIND ENSEMBLE AND SYMPHONIC

BAND: The program features contemporary and traditional works for wind band. W, 2/15, 7:30pm. $5, free for University of Nevada, Reno students with ID. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

A SONG FOR YOUR VALENTINE: Classical

guitarist and singer Elizabeth Busch Letourneau will sing a variety of love songs in the library’s gallery. Sa, 2/11, 2-3pm. Free. Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH AT RLT: Bryan

McAllister and Jordan Caroompas will perform their electronic jazz music as part of this monthly event presented by Reno Little Theater, For the Love of Jazz and 89.5 KNCJ. Su, 2/12, 10:30am. Pay what you can. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900. 2/12:2017 Lunar New Year Festival

The Chinese Association of Northern Nevada celebrates the Year of the Rooster with traditional Chinese food and a variety program featuring acrobatics and ballet, traditional Chinese dancing and musical performances. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Celebrity Showroom inside the Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $10-$30. Call 356-3300 or visit www.chinesenevada.org.

SEX WITH STRANGERS: Good Luck Macbeth

presents Laura Eason’s erotic comedy/ drama. F, 2/10, 7:30-9:30pm; Sa, 2/11, 7:30-9:30pm; Su, 2/12, 2-4pm; F, 2/17, 7:309:30pm; Sa, 2/18, 7:30-9:30pm; Th, 2/23, 7:30-9:30pm; F, 2/24, 7:30-9:30pm; Sa, 2/25,

7:30-9:30pm. $15-$18. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-3716, www.goodluckmacbeth.org.

THE UNTAMED—99 PLAYS: Th, 2/9, 8pm; F, 2/10, 8pm; Sa, 2/11, 8pm; Su, 2/12, 2pm; W, 2/15, 8pm; Th, 2/16, 8pm; F, 2/17, 8pm; Sa,

2/18, 8pm. $20 general admission, $18 students, seniors, military, $25 at the door. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES: Advocates to

End Domestic Violence and Carson City Vagina Monologues celebrate the spirit of womanhood with a reading of Eve Ensler’s Obie award-winning play. F, 2/10, 7pm; Sa, 2/11, 2 & 7pm. $15 in advance, $20

at the door. Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 391-6234.

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THE ALCHEMY OF AGING: Alchemist Theatre,

an interactive spiritual theater experience, will examine this topic through prayer, meditation, music, sermons and live visual art. W, 2/15, 7:30-9pm. $15-$25. Center for Spiritual Living, Reno, 4685 Lakeside Drive, (513) 604-7690. LOVE LETTERS: Downtown Dance Collective presents a dance concert featuring works that call the viewer into reflections on love. Tu, 2/14, 7:30-9pm. $17 general admission, $15 students. Reno Little

Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 329-0661, www.ddcreno.com/loveletters.

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