FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 1, 2017 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com. RENO CRAFT BEER WEEK: Close to 40 events are on tap for the third annual celebration of Reno’s growing craft beer culture. The fest includes home brews, craft beers from all across the country, a sour-fest beer tasting, beer cocktail demonstrations, food and beer pairings and beer festivals that benefit good causes. This year’s Reno Craft Beer Week kicks off with Backwash, a celebration of the art and craft of home brewing in support of Environmental Traveling Companions on Friday, June 2, and concludes with the CollaBREWation Festival on Saturday, June 10, in Sparks’ Victorian Square. Fri, 6/2-Wed, 6/7. Various locations in Reno and Sparks, www.renocraftbeerweek.com.
RENO STREET FOOD: The weekly street food event features over 30 gourmet food, craft dessert, beer, wine and mixed drink vendors. Local musicians provide free live entertainment each week. Reno Street Food will be held every Friday night through Sept. 29. Fri, 6/2, 5pm. Free. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (775) 825-2665, www.facebook. com/RenoStreetFood/.
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Whether you’re an active cosplayer or just a one-time participant, you can join thousands of other costumed revelers during the second annual event, which begins on Saturday, June 3, with a pre-crawl lightsaber battle at 7 p.m. at Harrah’s Plaza, 219 N. Center St. The crawl kicks off at 8 p.m. and cosplayers who are age 21 or older can purchase a $5 crawl cup and a map to 15 participating bars and clubs in downtown Reno offering $3 drink specials, specialty drinks, costume contests and more with no cover charge. All genres of cosplay are welcome. Call 624-8320 or visit http://crawlreno.com.
C. Davis Observatory hosts free star parties every Saturday night year round, starting at sunset. 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. Sat, 6/3, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.
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BEATLES FLASHBACK PARTY WITH A PURPOSE: MRD Foundation presents its party to support community volunteer programs. There will be a silent auction, a raffle, gourmet food samples and music by the Beatles Flashback Band. Fri, 6/2, 6:30pm. $20-$25. Center Court Grill at Lakeridge Tennis Club, 6000 Plumas St., (775) 848-2224.
50 OF THE BEST STROLLS, WALKS AND HIKES AROUND RENO: Author Mike White and photographer Mark Vollmer will present a slideshow and book signing of their new University of Nevada Press collaboration. Sat, 6/3, 2pm. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.
2017 SCI-ON!: The science-fiction film festival features award-winning animated and live action films from more than 23 countries. There will also be scifi readings, demos, panels, the Nevada Space Center Award Luncheon and a screening of Trek Nation with Heidi and Rod Roddenberry. Thu, 6/1-Sat, 6/3. $0$250. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., (775) 830-5295, www.sci-on.org.
THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S LENS: Lake Tahoe resident, activist and photographer Jim Markle explores photography through the lenses of interdisciplinary education, environmental research and the important role of photographers in documenting the Lake Tahoe ecosystem. Fri, 6/2, 1pm. $10. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.
ESTIPONA PUTT-PUTT CLASSIC: The Estipona Group hosts a benefit miniature golf tournament. Teams of four to six will receive 18 holes of mini golf, pizza, a pitcher of beer and prizes. Each team is asked to come up with a clever team name and a costume theme to complement it. Thu 6/1, 4pm. $150 donation. Magic Carpet Golf, 6925 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-4445.
BACKWASH 2017: This celebration of the art and craft of homebrewing kicks off Reno’s 2017 Craft Beer Week. All tickets include unlimited tastings. Food will be available for purchase from venue vendors and there will be an expanded selection of commercial exhibition brews for attendees to sample. VIP tickets include entry at 5pm to sample beers before the crowd arrives, a unique tasting glass and a private lounge to step away from the crowds. Drinking with Clowns will perform. Fri, 6/2, 6pm. $10-$50. Bundox Bocce at Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel, 1 Lake St., www.backwashreno.org.
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by the Mark McKay Band and check out the art galleries. Thu, 6/1, 5-7pm. $10. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.
FOUR SEASONS BOOK CLUB: This month, the book club will discuss The Courtesan by Alexandra Curry. Sa, 6/3, 1-2pm. Free. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks, (775) 352-3200.
GOLDEN STATE 2017: Sundance Books and Music presents a reading celebrating the release of the anthology Golden State 2017: Best New Writing From California, the fourth volume in the series formerly known as California Prose Directory. Editor Lisa Locascio will host and contributors Andrea Lambert and Jasper Henderson will read. Authors will be on hand to sign copies of the book after the reading. This event will be the sole Nevada event on a tour of readings across California. Sat, 6/3, 2:30pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188.
IMBIB BREWERY 2ND ANNIVERSARY PARTY: The brewery celebrates its second anniversary with a beer garden in the parking lot, special beer releases, commemorative glasses, food trucks and the Brewers Games. Sat ,6/3, 1pm. Free. IMBIB Custom Brews, 785 E. Second St. (775) 303-3385, www.imbibreno.com.
KAREN FOSTER ON BEEKEEPING: Local beekeeper Karen Foster will share tips on keeping bees. Wed, 6/7, 5-6pm. Free. Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.
is geared toward bringing science discussions to the public of northern Nevada. Scientists and researchers will give short, 15-20 minute presentations, followed by round table discussions. Science Café NV is on the first Monday of every month from 6:30-8 p.m. Mon 6/5, 6:30pm. Free. Brasserie Saint James, 901 S. Center St., (775) 785-3416.
SOCIAL SCIENCE BREWOLOGY: Explore the science behind your favorite brews when you examine varieties of hops, learn how beer is made, sample tasty beers from local craft breweries and challenge your skills and your friends in fun beer games, too. Presented as part of Reno Craft Beer Week. Sat, 6/3, 6pm. $15-$25. Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum (The Discovery), 490 S. Center St., (775) 7861000, www.nvdm.org.
STREET VIBRATIONS SPRING RALLY: The ninth annual motorcycle event features live entertainment, slow bike races, ride-in shows, poker runs, scavenger hunts, more than 80 vendors, VIP parties for participants and more. Fri, 6/2-Sun, 6/4. Free. Various locations in downtown Reno, Lake Tahoe, Carson City, Virginia City, roadshowsreno.com.
WINE WALK: On the first Saturday of every month, participants can stroll to over 35 locations pouring wine, providing entertainment and offering special deals for wine walkers. Sat, 6/3, 1pm. $10-$15. 100 W. Telegraph St., Carson City, (775) 443-0655, www.downtowncarson.org.
ART ART INDEED ABSTRACT ART GALLERY: The gallery is open for First Thursday Art Night and the Saturday Wine Walks. There will be an artist reception on Sunday, June 25, from 2-5pm. Thu, 6/1, 4pm. Free. 142 Bell St., (775) 846-8367, www.artindeed.com.
ARTE ITALIA: Color Fusion The Art of Dick Marconi. The show features a selection of abstract works by Italian-American artist Dick Marconi. The exhibition runs through July 30. Thu, 6/1-Sun, 6/4, noon5pm. Free. 442 Flint St., (775) 333-0313, www.arteitaliausa.org.
CARSON CITY VISITORS BUREAU: Great Basin Native Artists. Featured artists are Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose and Topah Spoonhunter. The exhibition runs through June 19. Thu, 6/1-Sat, 6/3; Mon, 6/5-Wed, 6/7, 9am. Free. 716 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 687-7410.
MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Animalia—Jennifer Wildermuth Reyes. Wildermuth Reyes’ work focuses primarily on animals and how they correspond to development of human culture and thought process. The exhibition runs through June 16; Historic Fort Churchill Robert Rollins. Photographer Robert Rollins seeks to tell stories with his iconic imagery of the American West—and in this case, the historic Fort Churchill. The exhibition runs through June 16; My Nevada in Black & White. Will Barber has a way of seeing the “ordered chaos” of our natural surroundings and visually expresses this concept through focusing on single elements, letting the viewer focus on the multiple aspects of the photographs. The exhibition runs through June 16. Thu, 6/1-Fri, 6/2; Mon, 6/5-Wed, 6/7, 8am-5pm. Free. 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-6264, renoculture.com.
WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM: Honoring Mother Nature Art Exhibition & Sale. This new art exhibition from the Sierra Watercolor Society will feature a variety of watercolor paintings that depict plants, nature, flowers and other spring themes. The show runs through June 4. Thu, 6/1-Sun, 6/4, 10am. Free. Wilbur D. May Museum, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.
MUsEUMs NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: The Altered Landscape Selections from the Carol Franc Buck Altered Landscape Photography Collection. The show runs through July 5; Jessica Rath Projects. An exhibition featuring materials drawn from the archive collections of Jessica Rath in the Center for Art + Environment. The exhibition is on view through Aug. 27; The John and Mary Lou Paxton Collection. The show runs through June 4; Maynard Dixon The Paltenghi Collections. The artwork is on display through July 16; Miradas Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art. The exhibition runs through July 16. Thu, 6/1-Sun 6/4; Wed, 6/7, 10am. $1-$10. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.
