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from June 1, 2017
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6/03:2017 Epic Crawl & Lightsaber Battle Whether you’re an active cosplayer or just a costumed revelers during the second annual one-time participant, event, which begins on you can join thousands Saturday, June 3, with of other 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.
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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 TrekNationwith 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.
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. 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.
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.
FIRST THURSDAY: Grab a drink, enjoy music 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 TheCourtesanby 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 GoldenState 2017:BestNewWritingFromCalifornia, 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.
FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 1, 2017
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/.
SATURDAY NIGHT STAR PARTY: The Jack
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.
SCIENCE CAFE NV: The monthly event
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: ColorFusionTheArtofDick 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, noon-
5pm. Free. 442 Flint St., (775) 333-0313, www.arteitaliausa.org.
CARSON CITY VISITORS BUREAU: GreatBasin
NativeArtists.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—JenniferWildermuthReyes. 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; HistoricFortChurchill RobertRollins.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 NevadainBlack&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: HonoringMother
NatureArtExhibition&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: TheAltered
LandscapeSelectionsfromthe CarolFrancBuckAlteredLandscape PhotographyCollection.The show runs through July 5; JessicaRathProjects. 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; TheJohnandMaryLouPaxton Collection.The show runs through June 4; MaynardDixonThePaltenghi Collections.The artwork is on display through July 16; MiradasAncientRootsin ModernandContemporaryMexicanArt. 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.
TERRY LEE WELLS NEVADA DISCOVERY
MUSEUM (THE DISCOVERY): AT.rex Named
Sue. At 42 feet long and 12 feet high at the hips, Sue is the largest, most complete, and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered. A dramatic, life-sized skeleton cast of Sue is the centerpiece of this exhibition that also features handson and digital interactive exhibits that help you uncover Sue’s amazing past and explore the field of paleontology. A T.rex NamedSueis on exhibit through Jan. 15; ScienceUnderground.Located on the museum’s lower level, Science Underground features an eclectic, subterranean collection of exhibits from The Discovery’s first five years. Thu, 6/1-Wed, 6/7, 10am. $10-$12. 490 S. Center St., (775) 786-1000, nvdm.org.
FILM
FOUR SILENT COMEDY CLASSICS WITH MUSIC BY THE RENO SWING SET: Thee Reno Swing
Set will provide music to silent films, including Ko-KotheClown&theInkwell Impscartoon (1929), TheMysteryofthe LeapingFishstarring Douglas Fairbanks (1916), Number,Please?with Harold Lloyd and OneWeekstarring Buster Keaton (both from 1920). Sun, 6/4 & 6/11, 6pm. $5-$9. Artemisia MovieHouse at Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 337-9111, artemisiamovies.weebly.com.
MUSIC
AN EVENING WITH FROG & TOAD: The duo
featuring Brad Jones and Ben Wilborn will perform songs off their new CD. Thu, 6/1, 7-8pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188, www.sundancebookstore.com.
CELTIC WOMAN: The multi-platinum international music group and 2017
Grammy nominee Celtic Woman presents their new show, VoicesofAngels. Fri, 6/2, 7:30pm. $47.42-$112.82. Reno Events
Center, 400 N. Center St., (775) 335-8815, www.silverlegacyreno.com.
FRANK SOLIVAN AND CHRIS LUQUETTE: The
bluegrass duo will lead a mandolin masterclass for advanced players at 2pm, followed by a performance at 7pm. The class is $70. Concert tickets are $25. Thu, 6/1, 2pm & 7pm. $25-$70.
Mountain Music Parlor, 735 S. Center St., (775) 843-5500, mountainmusicparlor.com.
MUSIC INDUSTRY NIGHT: Open your ears
to local albums, national releases and more. Make new friends, meet other creatives and/or fans. Drink local beer, plan upcoming projects and learn about events going on in the area. Sometimes a band or two will drop in to perform. Wed, 6/7, 9pm. Free. St. James Infirmary, 445 California Ave, (775) 657-8484.
SUNDAY MUSIC BRUNCH: Enjoy live music by
Judith & Rocky and brunch presented by chez louie. The menu features artful dishes, mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar. Sun, 6/4, 10am. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 284-2921..
ONSTAGE
GRIMM VIII—THE BREMMEN TOWN MUSICIANS:
Brüka’s Theatre for Children presents an interactive retelling of a Brothers Grimm tale about four farm animals no longer needed by their masters who leave their homes so they can earn a living as musicians. Sat, 6/3, 2pm. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650 Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.
PAULA POUNDSTONE: The Emmy Award-
winning comedian returns to Reno. Sat, 6/3, 8pm. $36-$44. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 686-6600, www.pioneercenter.com.
STUPID F**KING BIRD: Brüka Theatre
presents Aaron Posner’s adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece The Seagull—a story about love and loss, life and death, art and artifice. In this edgy, funny and contemporary retelling of an old story, Posner has discovered the new forms that Chekhov’s protagonist called for over a century ago, breaking down barriers between what is real and what is imaginary. The show runs weekly Thursday through Sunday through June 17. Evening shows begin at 8pm. All tickets are $10 on Artist Night, Wednesday, June 14. The June 4 matinee will be followed by a talk back with the company and the audience. Thu, 6/1-Sat, 6/3, 8pm, Sun, 6/4, 2pm. $18-$25. Brüka
Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.



6/02:Sands EuroFest The 19th annual festival features a and crafts and live music, including variety of European cuisines, European-style beer polka music by Polka Power California and Gruber festival, arts Family Band and Celtic-influenced rock by Tempest (pictured) and The Young Dubliners. Festivals hours are 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, at Sands Regency Casino Hotel, 345 N. Arlington Ave. Admission is free. Call 348-2200 or visit http://sandsregency.com.
SPORTS & FITNESS
GUIDED HIKE: Enjoy a guided hike through
Galena Creek Park with a local specialist.
Please bring appropriate clothing and plenty of water. If there’s enough snow, this will be a snowshoe hike. There will be a few pairs of snowshoes at the visitor center available for rent. The hike intensity varies, depending on the audience. Sat, 6/3, 10am. Free, donations welcome. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 8494948, www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.
RENO ACES: The baseball team plays the
Las Vegas 51s. Thu, 6/1-Sat, 6/3, 7:05pm;
Sun, 6/4, 1:05pm. $9-$34. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-7000.
RENO 1868 FC: The soccer team takes on Rio
Grande Valley FC. Wed, 6/7, 7:30pm. $11$24. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-7000, www.reno1868fc.com.
RENO-TAHOE ODYSSEY RELAY RUN ADVENTURE:
The 13th annual event offers three race options, the original 178-mile course, a 63-mile relay run and a 29-mile relay. Ideally suited for 12-person teams, runners cover a 178-mile course that is divided into 36 legs of varying lengths and difficulty. The Reno Tahoe Oydssey starts in downtown Reno on June 2 and travels along the Truckee River, up the Sierra Nevada range, along the shores of Lake Tahoe, through the Northern Nevada high desert of Virginia City, before returning to Reno. The Capital Odyssey Relay on June 3 will join the regular Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay that will already be in progress for the last 12 legs of the regular RTO course. The Comstock Odyssey Relay on June 3 provides another option for teams that wish to run a shorter relay. The course starts in Virginia City and ends in Reno. Fri, 6/2-Sat, 6/3. Wingfield
Park, 300 W. First St., (775) 825-3399, renotahoeodyssey.com. PORTRAIT SOCIETY OF RENO: PSOR meets
every Wednesday. There is painting from life models (no instruction). All artists are welcome. For more information, email psor2016@gmail.com Wed, 6/7, 9am. $10. Nevada Fine Arts, 1301 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-1128.
WATERCOLOR PAINTERS OPEN GROUP: This is a
group of watercolor painters who paint together and learn from each other. Fri, 6/2, 9am. $5. Nevada Fine Arts, 1301 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-1128.
WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS: Multiple hour-long
workshops and presentations on various topics. Contact ksweetsparlormint@ gmail.com. Wed, 6/7, 6pm. The
Potentialist Workshop, 836 E. Second St., www.potentialistworkshop.com.
COMMUNITY
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON MEETING: The group presents
its monthly event featuring a guest speaker, a raffle drawing and networking with businesswomen from many different types of businesses. Thu, 6/1, 11:30am. $20-$25. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., www.abwa.org/ chapter/reno-tahoe-express-network.
BLOOD DONATIONS: Donors must be at least 16 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health to donate blood. Call to make an appointment. Thu, 6/1-Fri, 6/2;
Mon, 6/5-Wed, 6/7. United Blood Services, 1125 Terminal Way, (775) 324-6454.
BREAST CANCER—ON WITH LIFE: Saint Mary’s
team of social workers and educators, as well as other breast cancer survivors, meet weekly to discuss cancer survivorship. The group meets in the Tumor Board Conference Room. Tue, 6/6, 4:30pm. Free. Saint Mary’s Center for Health, 645 N. Arlington Ave., Suite 120, (775) 722-1222.
HEALTH FAIR: Northern Nevada Medical
Center offers its monthly health fair.
Services include blood pressure and body fat screenings, blood screenings,
EKG for electrical activity of the heart and overall heart function and other tests. Fasting is required for best results in blood screenings. Thu, 6/1, 7-10am. $0$40. Northern Nevada Medical Center, 2375 E. Prater Way, Sparks, (775) 3317000, www.nnmc.com.
CLASSES
DIVORCE WORKSHOP RENO: A family law
specialist, a certified divorce financial analyst and a marriage and family therapist will provide information on the divorce process. Thu, 6/1, noon2pm. Free. Rounds Bakery, 294 E. Moana Lane, www.divorceworkshopreno.org.
DRINK & DRAW: An unorthodox life drawing class with limited formal instruction and maximum visual stimulation from an assortment of the following: nude models, burlesque performers, musicians, staged still lifes, running films and projected images. Basic drawing supplies are available, but you can bring your own materials. Instructor:
J. Charboneau. Mon, 6/5, 7pm. $10-$15.
Reno Art Works, 1995 Dickerson Road, (651) 361-0757, www.renoartworks.org.
OPEN ART DAY WORKSHOP: Pop in to Reno Art
Works, check out the latest gallery show and then get creative for two hours. A project will be provided each session and some days have guest teachers. This workshop is In partnership with Build Our Center and Nevada Youth Empowerment Project. All supplies are provided. Instructor: Meredith Tanzer. Email: meredith_tanzer@yahoo.com. Fri, 6/2, 11am. Free. Reno Art Works, 1995 Dickerson Road, (775) 391-0278.