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7/15:Reno Basque Festival The 50th annual festival celebrate Basques culture traditional dancing, food, music and more. Dancers with will perform folk dances and provide instruction to audience members so they can join in the fun. There will also be weight-lifting and wood-chopping exhibitions, as well as weight-carrying and bota-drinking contests. Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and ice cream will be available for purchase. The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, at Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St. Visit www.renoisartown.com.

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39 NORTH MARKETPLACE: This family-

friendly community street fair features local artisans, craftspeople, specialty foods, beverages provided by surrounding local businesses, produce from local farmers, a variety of vendors, live music, healthy eating and cooking demonstrations and lectures, plus the interactive Kids Connect Zone. Thu, 7/13, 4pm. Free. Victorian Square, Victorian Avenue and 10th Street, Sparks, (775) 690-2581, www.39northdowntown.com.

ART PAWS: Artown’s only “bring your dog” day features artisans and crafters, pet contests and demonstrations, live music, a beer garden featuring local craft brews and a silent auction and raffle. All proceeds benefit three local animal aid organizations. Sun 7/16, 10am-5pm. Free.

McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, www.renoisartown.com. Reno. Mon, 7/17, 5:30pm. Free. Campo, 50

N. Sierra St., (775) 737-9555.

ECSTATIC DANCE: Ecstatic Dance Reno is a

Sunday morning dance gathering, where people can embrace community, health and well-being through the practice of free-form dance. The event starts with a 45 minute yoga warm-up and then transitions into the dance, guided by a professional DJ playing a diverse array of dance music. Everything leads up to a sound healing/meditation at the end. Sun, 7/16, 9:30am-12:30pm. Free. Idlewild Park,

1900 Idlewild Drive, (775) 750-2447.

FEED THE CAMEL: The mid-week food truck event takes place under the Keystone bridge. Wed, 7/19, 5pm. Free. McKinley

Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside

Drive, www.facebook.com/Feed-The-

Camel-256832417824677/.

GOSPEL FEST 2017: This gospel music and culture festival features entertainment, education, food and fun. There will be performances by men’s quartets, female groups, soloists, mass choirs and more. Sun, 7/16, 6-9pm. Free. Wingfield

Park, 300 W. First St., (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.

BUILDING THE CITY OF DUST: Will Roger

Peterson founded the Black Rock City Department of Public Works—a team of several hundred people responsible for pre-event and post-event construction logistics and production at Burning Man. He will share stories about the creation, civic design and future of Black Rock City. Thu, 7/13, 6pm. $8-$12. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org. CHEFS AL FRESCO: Top Reno chefs show off their culinary skills as they compete against each other on the patio of Campo HISTORIC RENO PRESERVATION SOCIETY

CEMETERY TOUR: Visit four of Reno’s most historic cemeteries—Pythians, Hillside, The Grand Army of the Republic and the Hebrew Cemetery—and become acquainted with some of their most notable residents. Meet at the Knights of Pythias Hall. Please wear closed shoes suitable for rocky and uneven ground. Reservations required. Tue, 7/18, 6pm. $10 per person, free to HRPS members. Knights of Pythias Hall, 980 Nevada St., (775) 747-4478.

RENO VIDEO GAME SYMPHONY GAME-A-THON:

Join the Reno Video Game Symphony for a day of video game-related demos, art, music and game playing. Bring your own console and play for the day or participate in a tournament. The ensemble will play at 7pm to close out the event in a free performance honoring video game music. Sun. 7/16, 10am-8pm. Free. Reno Collective, 1515 Plumas St., rvgsymphony.com.

RENO STREET FOOD: The street food event features over 30 gourmet food, craft dessert, beer, wine and mixed drink vendors. Local musicians provide free live entertainment each week. The food truck gathering will be held every

Friday night through Sept. 29. Fri, 7/14, 5pm. Free. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild

Drive, (775) 825-2665.

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, 7/15, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.

SPEED SCIENCE: Northern Nevada Science

Alliance has invited scientists to answer questions about science from the public. Like the speed-dating concept, participants will get a limited amount of time to engage with a local scientist, then move on to the next one with yet another question. Multiple disciplines will be represented Thu, 7/13, 6pm. Free. The

Basement, 50 N. Virginia St., (775) 8439550, www.facebook.com/NNSciAlliance.

SUPERHERO CRAWL: Revelers ages 21 or older who are dressed in a superhero costume will get drink specials and free admission to 13 participating bars and nightclubs with the purchase of a $5 commemorative cup and map.

Sat, 7/15, 8pm. $5. Downtown Reno, superherocrawl.com.

All AGEs

ART BABY BALLERINA: Babies ages 15 months

to three years (walking well) are invited to a class just for baby ballerinas. Ballerinas will also create a keepsake handprint craft at this special workshop. Cost is $5 per family. Registration is available at www.creativeartsreno. com. Thu 7/13, 10:30am. $5. The Creative Arts Center, 120 Vine St., (775) 544-5878, www.renoisartown.com. ART WITH FOOD: Create a work of art with healthy snacks and challenge your sense of smell with a “smelly” guessing game in the Sensory Garden. Join Keep Truckee

Meadows Beautiful for a free family activity in the Sensory Garden, near the train ride in Idlewild Park. Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fri, 7/14, 5:30pm. Free. Idlewild

Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (775) 851-5185, www.renoisartown.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF july 13, 2017

ARTS FOR ALL SUMMER ART CAMP: Children

ages 6-10 years old can enjoy an hour of art, theater and creative movement, July 17-21. $100 includes all five days of camp and supplies. Mon, 7/17, 9am. $100. Arts for All Nevada at the Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100.

DISCOVER FOLKLORICO: Kids ages 6-12 will

learn about Mexican folklorico dancing and participate in an art project. Fri, 7/14, 9:30am. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.

DISCOVER HULA: Kids ages 6-12 will learn about the traditional dance of Hawaii and participate in an art project. Wed, 7/19, 9:30am. Free. McKinley Arts &

Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.

DISCOVER ISRAELI DANCING: Kids ages 6-12

will learn about Israeli folk dancing and participate in an art project. Mon, 7/17, 9:30pm. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 3221538, www.renoisartown.com.

DISCOVER MUSICAL ZOO: JamPro brings in

a variety of musical instruments for kids to check out. The presentation will be followed by an art project. Thu, 7/13, 9:30am. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.

DISCOVER MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE:

Kids ages 6-12 are invited to have some fun with improv and learn more about being a touring actor. An art project follows the presentation. Tue, 7/18, 9:30am. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.

SUMMER FAMILY ART FESTIVAL: Arts for

All Nevada holds its annual art festival offering eight art creation stations, face painting, a free book for each child, tours of the historic Lake Mansion and the exhibit CreativityExplored: AbilitiesinArt. Children with special needs and their family members can attend the festival starting at 9am. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Sat, 7/15, 10am-2pm. Free. Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100.

TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA: Keith Grimbwood

and Ezra Idlet of the Grammy-nominated group present a fun and musical performance designed especially for children. Mon, 7/17, 5-8pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.

ART

ARTE ITALIA: ColorFusion:TheArtofDick Marconi.A selection of abstract works by Italian-American artist Dick Marconi. The exhibition runs through July 30. Thu, 7/13-Sun, 7/16, noon-5pm. Free. Arte Italia,

442 Flint St., www.arteitaliausa.org.

ARTIST CO-OP OF RENO: Rockin’OutArt

Show.More than 150 Nevada artists have been invited to share their work in this show to benefit the Nevada Rock Art Foundation. Thu, 7/13-Wed, 7/19, 11am-

4pm. Free. Artist Co-op of Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896.

BICENTENNIAL PARK: MeettheArtists.The

Rotary Club of Reno installed a new sculpture garden late last year featuring six sculptures created by local artists in bronze, granite, mosaics, metal and stone. Meet the artists and learn about their work. Mon, 7/17, 5:30-6:30pm. Free.

400 W. First St., www.renoisartown.com.

CIRCUS CIRCUS: 24-HourMuralMarathon

Competition.In conjunction with Artown,

Circus Circus hosts the fourth annual competition in which seven artists will compete for the best mural on the side of the hotel. Three winners will walk away with cash prizes, and their work will be displayed for one year until the following year’s competition. Sat, 7/15-Sun, 7/16,

10am-10am. Free. Circus Circus, 500 N. Sierra St., (775) 329-0711.

FRIENDS OF NEVADA WILDERNESS

HEADQUARTERS: WildNevadaArtExhibit. The exhibit showcases over 40 art pieces from local artists all depicting the beauty of wild Nevada. Artwork will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds donated to Friends of Nevada Wilderness to support our ongoing programs. The gallery will be open Monday-Friday through July 31. Thu, 7/13-Wed, 7/19, 10am-4pm. Free. Friends of

Nevada Wilderness Headquarters, 1360 Greg St., Suite 111, Sparks, (775) 324-7667.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD:

HeritageandHopeQuilts.View the work of Hearts & Hands quilters who make quilts for Lutheran World Relief. There will be a display of antique quilts, as well as modern quilts. Fri 7/14, noon-6pm; Sat, 7/15, 10am-6pm, Sun, 7/16, 1-5pm. Free.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 501 California Ave., (775) 329-0696.

NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: JessicaRath

Projects.An exhibition runs through Aug. 27; MaynardDixonThePaltenghi Collections. The artwork is on view through July 16; MiradasAncientRoots inModernandContemporaryMexican Art. The exhibition runs through July 16; CityofDust:TheEvolutionofBurning Man. The show runs through Jan. 7; View FromthePlaya:PhotographsbyEleanor Preger. The artwork is on view through Jan. 7. Museum hours are 10am-6pm, Wednesday and Friday through Sunday, and 10am-8pm on Thursday. Thu, 7/13Sun, 7/16; Wed, 7/19, 10am. $1-$10. Nevada

Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

PITCH BLACK PRINTING COMPANY: TINYArt

Show.Visual artists show their 8”x 8” maximum works of art. The event features food by Nom Eats and a set by DJ Elzo. Sat, 7/15, 6pm. Free. Pitch Black Printing Company, 1108 California Ave, (775) 476-2003.

REID HOUSE GALLERY AND STUDIO: Veterans

ArtProjectSelectedWorks.DJD Foundation/Art Heals War Wounds presents this art exhibit, which runs through July 29. Art purchases benefit DJD Foundation. Thu, 7/13, noon-6pm, Sat, 7/15, 1-5pm; Tue, 7/18, noon-6pm. Free. Reid

House Gallery and Studio, 515 Court St. (ground floor), (775) 391-2668.

RENO ART WORKS: RAWOpenStudios.Meet the artists, explore the studios and buy local art. Sat, 7/15, noon-5pm. Free. Reno

Art Works, 1995 Dickerson Road, (775) 391-0278, www.renoartworks.org.

RENO TOWN MALL: MeetTheNevadaMakers.

Meet and watch artists and crafters create their work every Saturday during

Artown. Sat, 7/15, 11am-4pm. Free. Reno

Town Mall, 4100 S. Virginia St., (775) 8461788, www.renoisartown.com.

SOUTH VALLEYS LIBRARY: SummerBounty.

Sierra Watercolor Society’s new exhibit of original watercolor paintings by local artists. The show runs through July 31. Thu, 7/13-Sat, 7/15, Mon, 7/17-Wed, 7/19,

10am. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650 Wedge Parkway, (775) 849-0843.

MUSEUMS

NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM: Bethe

Astronaut.The exhibition immerses visitors in the science and engineering of spaceflight via state-of-the-art video game technology, simulators and actual NASA reconnaissance data. Using astronaut ID swipe cards, participants launch in space capsules like the USS Roddenberry and drive on the Moon or Mars. The exhibit includes the Mars rover “Opportunity” mockup from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, space suit replicas and space memorabilia from American pop culture. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:30am to 5:30pm, and Sundays 10am to 4pm. The exhibition runs through Aug. 31. Thu 7/13-Wed, 7/19, 9:30am. $6-$12. National

Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., (775) 830-5295, www.nevadachallenger.org.

TERRY LEE WELLS NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM (THE DISCOVERY): AT.rex

NamedSue. At 42 feet long and 12 feet high at the hips, Sue is the largest, most complete and best-preserved T. rex ever discovered. A dramatic, life-sized skeleton cast of Sue is the centerpiece of this exhibition that also features hands-on and digital interactive exhibits. The exhibit will be on view 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, including big, blue building blocks, Electrosketch, Nano Science, an oversized Nevada puzzle, the Tube-o-Phone, a walking piano and more. Museum hours are 10am to 5pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and noon to 5pm on Sunday. The museum is open from 10am to 8pm on Wednesday. The museum will be open on Monday from 10am to 5pm. through Sept. 4. Thu, 7/13Wed, 7/19. $10-$12. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery), 490 S. Center St., (775) 786-1000.

MUSIC

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS—OZOMATLI: The

group’s music spans a variety of genres from classic to modern Latino, urban, hip-hop and other world styles. Wed, 7/19, 7:30pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., (775) 322-1538.

DANA LOUISE AND THE GLORIOUS BIRDS:

The folk group draws from jazz and bluegrass, carrying a contemporary beat. Sun, 7/16, 6:30pm. Free. Microsoft Stage at Brasserie Saint James, 901 S. Center St., (775) 322-1538.

GENE EVARO JR.: The singer-songwriter and guitarist performs as part of the Levitt

Amp summer concert series. Sat, 7/15, 7pm. Free. Brewery Arts Center, 449 W.

King St., Carson City., (775) 883-1976.

HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN: The hot jazz/

western swing trio performs as part of Artown’s Monday Music Series. Mon, 7/17, 7:30-10pm. Free. Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.

KYLE REA AND THE MOONLIGHTERS: Enjoy

swinging standards and jazz favorites with local vocalist Kyle Rea and friends. Sun, 7/16, 6pm. Free. Village Green, 4549 Village Green Parkway, (775) 250-5432, www.renoisartown.com.

MUSIC AT TRINITY—SONGS FROM MY CUBAN

ISLAND: University of Nevada, Reno faculty members mezzo Olga Perez Flora and tenor Jamie Flora are joined by university colleagues and special guests playing percussion, stand up bass and guitar as they take the audience on a tour of Cuban music. Thu, 7/13, 7pm. Free. Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Ave., (775) 329-4279, www.renoisartown.com.

MUSIC AT TRINITY—WALTZES FOR VIOLIN

AND PIANO: Reno Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestra violinist Olga Archdekin will be joined by her sister Irina—a distinguished Russian pianist and teacher coming to the United States especially for this concert—in a program of classical and contemporary waltzes for violin and piano. Fri, 7/14, noon-1pm. Free. Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Ave., (775) 329-4279.

MUSICAL FANTASIES IN BLACK AND WHITE:

Pianist Ron Williams will perform a range of keyboard styles expressing the romantic musical ideals from four centuries. Wed, 7/19, 7:30-9pm. Free. St.

John’s Presbyterian Church, 1070 W. Plumb Lane, (775) 826-0990.

THE REVOLUTION: The legendary band behind the musical icon Prince features

Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Bobby

Z, BrownMark and Dr. Fink. The group merges funk, rock ’n’ roll, rhythm and blues, pop and psychedelia. Thu, 7/13, 7:30pm. $40-$60. Robert Z. Hawkins

Amphitheater, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.

ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER: RN&R’s 21st annual

summer concert series continues with a performance by Mojo Green and opening act Bazooka Zoo. Fri, 7/14, 5:30pm. Free. Wingfield Park Amphitheater, 300 W. First St., (775) 324-4440, ext. 3526.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The J Band will

perform a free concert upstairs at the Tito’s Handmade Vodka Stage. Sat, 7/15, 10:30pm. Free. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-4700, greaternevadafield.com. SWEET VIBRATIONS—THE FANTODS: The

trio’s repertoire runs the gamut from tightly arranged countryesque songs to extended high-energy improvisations featuring the violin, mandolin and guitar of Ben Wilborn, the upright and downright funky bass of Joe McKenna and the assorted percussion of David Newman. Thu, 7/13, 7pm. $5. First United Methodist Church, 209 W. First St., (775) 322-4564, www.renoisartown.com.

ONSTAGE

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY:

Kidscape Productions presents their production based on Roald Dahl’s book about a young boy named Charlie Bucket who wins the trip of a lifetime, a magical tour around Mr. Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Once inside, Charlie and the other four winners—Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde and Mike Teavee—witness amazing wonders. But what happens when the children, one by one, disobey Mr. Wonka? Fri, 7/14, 3-5pm. Free. Damonte Ranch High School, 10500 Rio Wrangler Parkway, (775) 787-3900.

DANCING IN THE PARK—SOLE EXPRESSION:

Enjoy a night filled with stories and entertainment told through the art of dance. Performers include teachers and students from Heart & Sole Dance Academy and Dysrhythmia Contemporary Dance Company performing a variety of dance styles such as hip hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet and tap. Tue, 7/18, 8pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., (775) 225-0721.

DISNEY MAGIC: The Reno Municipal Band will perform selections from some of

Disney’s greatest films. Fri, 7/14, noon1pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.

THE DIVINE COMEDY: Alchemist Theatre

explores spiritual ideas and more through prayer, meditation, music, sermon and live visual art. Wed, 7/19, 7:30pm. Free. Center for Spiritual Living, 4685 Lakeside Drive, (513) 604-7690, ww.renoisartown.com.

IT’S AN IVES THING: The audience will decide before the performance which six of nine one-acts by David Ives they wish to see. Thu, 7/13-Sat, 7/15, 7:30pm; Sun, 7/16,

2pm. $12-$20. Restless Artists’ Theatre, 295 20th Street, Sparks, (775) 525-3074, www.rattheatre.org.

LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL:

The festival returns with Love’s Labour’sLostand TheHoundofthe Baskervillesperformed on alternating nights, Tuesday-Sunday through Aug. 27. The Monday Night Showcase includes a diverse array of live music and entertainment from a variety of genres. A different performance will be featured each week. Shows start at 7:30pm. Thu, 7/13-Wed, 7/19, 7:30pm. $15-

$99. Warren Edward Trepp Stage at Sand Harbor State Park, 2005 Highway 28, Incline Village, (800) 747-4697, laketahoeshakespeare.com.

LITERARY DEATH MATCH: The event pits

four area writers against each other in two rounds. Readers are judged by prominent local personalities on literary merit, performance and intangibles. And that’s where things get interesting. Thu, 7/13, 7pm. $10. The Trocadero Bar & Ballroom, 235 W. Second St., (775) 3138199, www.renoisartown.com. NEXT TO NORMAL: Bruka Theatre presents this darkly funny, award-winning musical by Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey. The show runs weekly Thursday-Sunday through

July 30. Evening shows begin at 8pm with two Sunday matinees at 2pm on July 16 and July 30. Tickets are $10 on Artist

7/16:Rain City Ramblers This acoustic trio from Seattle, Washington draws deep well of American roots music to create their upon the original songwriting and arrangement. The band formed in 2016, when Forrest Marowitz (upright bass), Daniel Ullom (mandolin) and James Horbett (guitar) began swapping tunes in a community kitchen. They have been performing regularly together ever since and have shared the stage with notable acts such as Elephant Revival, Billy Strings, Head for the Hills and Rushaad Eggleston. Their debut album HatefulWayswas released in January. The band performs at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, at Mountain Music Parlor, 735 S. Center St. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The group will also lead a workshop at 1 p.m. before the concert. The class costs $25. Call 8435500 or visit www.mountainmusicparlor.com.

Night, July 19. Thu, 7/13-Sat, 7/15, 8pm; Sun, 7/16, 2pm; Wed, 7/19, 8pm. $20-$25. Bruka

Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER: Rick Elise’s

Tony-winning play upends the centuryold story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair—and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. The show runs Thursday-Sunday through July 30. Thu, 7/13-Sat, 7/15, 7:30pm; Sun, 7/16, 2pm. Free. Reno Little

Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900, renolittletheater.org..

SHREK THE MUSICAL: TheatreWorks

of Northern Nevada presents its production based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and Broadway musical about an ogre named Shrek, who leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Fri, 7/14,-Sat, 7/15, 7pm; Sun, 7/16, 2pm. $10-

$12. Destiny Community Center, 255 Bell St., (775) 284-0789, www.twnn.org. SORDID LIVES: Good Luck Macbeth Theatre

Company presents Del Shores’ comedy.

When Peggy, a good Christian woman, hits her head on the sink and bleeds to death after tripping over her lover’s wooden legs in a motel room, chaos erupts in

Winters, Texas. Performances are Friday-

Sunday through July 29. Fri, 7/14-Sat, 7/15, 7:30pm; Sun, 7/16, 2pm. $15. Good Luck

Macbeth, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-3716, www.goodluckmacbeth.org.

VORTEX: A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents their rock ballet Vortex as part of the

Artown. Fri, 7/14-Sat, 7/15, 8:30pm. Free.

Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 762-5165, www.avaballet.com.

YOUNG CHAUTAUQUA: Scholars ages 8 will portray characters from history on the theme of “Taking a Stand in History.”

They will present a short monologue followed by a question-and-answer session. Tue, 7/18-Wed, 7/19, 9am &

6pm. Free. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., (775) 623-7792.

SPORTS & FITNESS

RENO ACES: The minor league baseball team plays the El Paso Chihuahuas. Thu, 7/13Sat, 7/15, 7:05pm; Sun, 7/16, 1:05pm. $9-$34.

Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave, (775) 334-7000, renoaces.com.