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10/14:Hands ON! Second Saturday The Nevada Museum of Art’s monthly program offers free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances and community collaborations. This month’s event will celebrate the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos. Highlights include making sugar skulls and calaverasskull masks, viewing and contributing to a community altar, children’s storytelling with Kathleen Durham, a performance and presentation by Danza Azteca Aztlán, and Art Investigations in which kids investigate selected artwork and talk with NMA staff about the pieces. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St. Call 329-3333 or visit www.nevadaart.org.

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20TH ANNUAL FALL FEST CRAFT FAIR: The

fair features more than 60 vendors selling a wide variety of arts and crafts, beadwork, baskets, pillows and blankets, artwork, jewelry, baked goods, etc. The event includes a raffle and free trickor-treat bags for kids. Indian tacos will be sold. Fri, 10/13-Sat, 10/14, 10am. Free.

Reno/Sparks Indian Colony Gymnasium, 34 Reservation Road, (775) 842-1385.

CONTRA DANCE: No partner is needed to participate in this dance featuring live music with a caller. Stop by at 7:15pm for a beginners’ walk-through. Sat, 10/14, 7:30pm. $10. Southside Cultural Center, 190 E. Liberty St., www.sierracontra.org.

DINE THE DISTRICT FOOD TOUR: Enjoy a

variety of eclectic culinary options, spanning from Thai cuisine to pizza. You will receive a food tour map as your formal admission to the self-guided tour. Tickets and map are limited to the first 600 people to purchase online and limited to 100 people on the day of event. Sat, 10/14, 1-4pm. $20-$25. The Riverwalk District, downtown Reno along The Riverwalk, (775) 825-9255, renoriver.org/ features/dine-the-district-food-tour. DISCOVER SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES: Scott

E. Page presents “The Diversity Bonus” as part of this lecture series. Thu, 10/12, 7pm. Free. Davidson Math and Science Center Redfield Auditorium, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4591, www.unr.edu/dsls.

FAIREST PICTURE—MARK TWAIN AT TAHOE:

Follow Mark Twain’s footsteps from Carson City and beyond, and see the locations where he camped and relaxed. See the same views that inspired him to declare Lake Tahoe as the “fairest picture the whole Earth affords.” Copies of David Antonucci’s books, including FairestPicture, are available for purchase. Sat, 10/14, 2pm. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

HARRAH’S RENO 80TH ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION: Harrah’s Reno marks its 80th anniversary with a party that includes a free live concert by ’80s party band Fast Times, free servings from an 80-foot cake and free food vouchers for the food trucks that will be on the Plaza. Fri, 10/13, 4pm. Free. Harrah’s Reno, 219 N. Center St., (775) 786-3232. INATURALIST WORKSHOP: Learn how to

create an iNaturalist account, document different life forms and become your own naturalist. Please sign up for the account at www.inaturalist.org and download the iNaturalist app before the program. Sun, 10/15, 2pm. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

NEVADA SPACE CENTER GALA AWARDS DINNER:

The Challenger Learning Center of Northern Nevada’s gala event features keynote speaker Paul Dye, who will share his experiences planning, directing and controlling the activities of the space shuttle team as NASA’s longest-serving flight director. The center will honor his achievements with an official induction into the Nevada Space Center Hall of Fame. Sat, 10/14, 6:30pm. $125-$1,000.

Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel, 1 S. Lake St., www.nevadachallenger.org.

RENO BITES RESTAURANT WEEK: Explore

the area’s culinary culture with food and drink crawls, themed dinners and dinner specials offered at dozens of participating venues. The sixth annual event culminates with the Chef Showdown, which pits top chefs in a onehour competition for prizes and bragging rights. Thu, 10/12-Sun, 10/15. $0-$30.

Various venues in Reno, (775) 772-8447, renobitesweek.com.

RENO RACE FOR THE CURE 2017: The 5K run/

walk will raise funds for local breast cancer community health programs and breast cancer research, and ultimately to contribute to Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s goal of reducing breast cancer deaths in the United States by half by 2026. Sun, 10/15, 8am. $40 entry fee. Reno City Plaza, 10 N. Virginia St., komennevada.org/renorace.

RENO WESTERN AND COLLECTIBLE SHOW: The

show offers a wide selection of Western and Native American antiques, clothes, books and related memorabilia. Fri, 10/13, 9am-5pm; Sat, 10/14, 9am-3pm. $10-

$70. Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., renowesternandcollectibleshow.com.

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, 10/14, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.

SLAUGHTER HOUSE: The 12th annual haunted house returns with a new attraction, the Terror Train Ride, a 10-minute, frightening train ride through the interior of Greater Nevada Field. A separate ticket is needed to ride the train, or you can purchase the $30 combo ticket offering access to all the haunted attractions. A portion of the proceeds goes to help fund

Washoe County’s Children in Transition

Program. Thu, 10/12-Sat, 10/14, 7pm; Sun,

10/15, 5pm. $10-$30. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave, (775) 885-6999, renofrightfest.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF OcTObER 12, 2017

STEPPIN’ BACK IN TIME 1910s: The Historic

Fourth Ward School Museum holds its first fundraising event, an evening of early 20th century fun as visitors step back in time to 1910. Come dressed in historical costume (optional), enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and celebrate life as it was on the Comstock. Regional artists created unique artwork from select pieces of historic 1910 school desks. These one-of-a-kind creations will auctioned off along with other raffle prizes. Sat, 10/14, 5pm. $50. Historic Fourth Ward School Museum, 537 S. C St., Virginia City, (775) 847-0975, fourthwardschool.org.

V&T RAILROAD STEAM TRAIN: The V&T

Railroad offers round trips on its steam engine on Saturday and Sunday and select Fridays through Oct. 15. The train departs Carson City Depot at 10am. Return trip departs Virginia City at 3pm. Advance booking is recommended. Please arrive a half hour before your train departure time. Sat, 10/14-Sun, 10/15, 10am. $32-$52. Carson City Eastgate Depot, 4650 Eastgate Siding Road, Carson City, www.vtrailway.com.

ALL AGEs

ANDELIN FAMILY FARM PUMPKIN PATCH &

CORN MAZE: The farm’s fall festival pumpkin patch features pick-your-own pumpkin from a variety of pumpkins. Activities included in the admission price are hay rides, a cow train, meeting farm animals, lassoing, a corn shed, a hay bale maze for kids, “cow milking,” sling shooting, hamster wheel, bean bag toss, kids’ corn maze, among others. Pumpkins are not included in the general admission ticket and are priced according to variety and weight. The festival also offers the Corn Creepers Haunted Attraction, Scarecrow Paintball Safari and Zombie Paintball Apocalypse on selected days in October. Tickets are $10-$15 for these attractions. The pumpkin patch is open 10am-3pm, Tuesday-Thursday, and 10am-6pm, Friday-Saturday, through Oct. 31. Thu, 10/12-Sat, 10/14, Tue, 10/17-Wed, 10/18,

10am. $7-$12. Andelin Family Farm, 8100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, (775) 530-8032, www.andelinfamilyfarm.com.

FERRARI FARMS PUMPKIN PATCH: The

pumpkin patch is open for the 2017 harvest season Sunday-Thursday, 9:30am-8pm, and Friday-Saturday, 9:30am-10pm, through Oct. 31. Attractions and activities include a five-acre corn maze, hayride on a tractor-pulled trailer, farm animals, a mechanical bull and bounce houses for the little ones. There isn’t an entrance fee, but activities are individually priced. The pumpkins are all priced according to size. Thu, 10/12-Wed, 10/18, 9:30am. Free.

Ferrari Farms, 4701 Mill St., (775) 997-3276, ferrarifarmspumpkinpatch.com. PUMPKIN PATCH HARVEST FESTIVAL & CRAFT

FAIR: The fair features over 50 booths with local artisans and crafters selling holiday gifts, wreaths, floral items, jewelry, soaps, lotions, handmade items, woodworking, quilts, hand-sewn items, clothing and more. There will be a pumpkin patch with over 1,000 pumpkins for sale. Sat, 10/14, 9am; Sun, 10/15,

10am. Free. Sparks United Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, (775) 358-0925, www.sparksumc.org.

ART

ARTISTS CO-OP GALLERY RENO: Nevada

BeautyinAllSeasons.The Artists Co-op Gallery and the Latimer Art Club present the 10th annual juried and judged miniature art exhibition. The show is open daily through Nov. 8. Thu, 10/12-Wed, 10/18,

11am-4pm. Free. Artists Co-op Gallery Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896.

BLUE WHALE COFFEE COMPANY: Midtown

MuralTour.The area has more than 60 murals painted by local, national and international artists. Learn more about the artists and their work during a docent-led tour, held every second Saturday. Sat, 10/14, 11am. $10. Blue Whale Coffee Company, 32 Cheney St., (415) 596-4987, artspotreno.com/ midtown-mural-tour.

METRO GALLERY AT RENO CITY HALL: Turning

Overa NewLeaf—FabricConstructions. This exhibition by Lisa Flowers Ross features bright and bold abstract artworks using hand-dyed fabric. Drawing upon themes of nature and daily observation, fabric and thread is transformed into simple shapes with an emphasis on line, color and composition. Viewing hours are 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, Oct. 16 through Dec. 1. Mon, 10/16-Wed, 10/18,

8am. Free. City of Reno City Hall, 1 E. First St., (775) 334-6264, renoculture.com.

CLASSROOM GALLERY, OATS PARK ART CENTER:

HallowedAbsurdities.Mixed-media works by Theodore Waddell. The exhibition runs through Nov. 18. Thu, 10/12-Wed, 10/18. Free. Classroom Gallery, Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St., Fallon, (775) 423-1440, www.churchillarts.org.

DOWNTOWN RENO: RenoMuralExpo.Watch 26 artists, including two international, eight national and 16 local, transform 28 vacant walls and alleys into an outdoor art gallery. Well-known muralist and activist Edythe Boone, from Oakland,

Calif., is the master of ceremonies. Her documentary film, ANewColor, will be shown at the Nevada Museum of Art on

Saturday, Oct. 14 at 6:30pm, followed by a panel discussion with the film’s director Mo Morris and muralists Erik Burke and Dr. Chip Thomas. The weekend’s festivities include free docent-led mural tours and nightly live music and dancing at Lincoln Lounge and The Bluebird

Nightclub. Meet the artists at Pignic Pub & Patio with the official event afterparty, starting on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 7pm. Fri, 10/13, 5pm; Sat, 10/14-Sun, 10/15,

10am. Free. Downtown Reno, 17 S. Virginia St., (415) 596-4987, artspotreno.com/ reno-mural-expo-2017.

E.L. WIEGAND GALLERY, OATS PARK ART

CENTER: AmericanLandscapes.Multimedia installation by Willem Volkersz. The show runs through Nov. 18. Thu, 10/12Wed, 10/18 . Free. E.L. Wiegand Gallery, Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St., Fallon, www.churchillarts.org.

GALLERY EAST, MCKINLEY ARTS &

CULTURE CENTER: AnglesandEaves—

DeconstructingArchitecture.The exhibition features hard-edge acrylic paintings reflecting the architectural styles of California before the turn of the 20th century. Karen Anable-Nichols creates colorful abstractions based off the angles and geometry of buildings, using arbitrary colors to create an exciting juxtaposition between color and form.

The show is open 8am-5pm, Monday-

Friday, Oct. 16 through Dec. 1. Mon, 10/16-Wed, 10/18, 8am. Free. McKinley Arts

& Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-6264, renoculture.com.

GALLERY WEST, MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE

CENTER: PreservedLimb,timberand tree-spirit.The exhibition features paintings of serene, color-drenched environments exploring themes of nature. Artist Jennifer Kapnek uses layers of acrylic paint on recycled wood while incorporating natural elements to reflect concepts of history, endurance and preservation. The show is open 8am5pm, Monday-Friday, Oct. 16 through Dec. 1 Mon, 10/16-Wed, 10/18, 8am. Free.

McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-6264.

NORTHWEST RENO LIBRARY: A40-Year

CollectionoftheArtofLadyJill.Plein air watercolorist Lady Jill Mueller presents favorite works from her personal collection over the last 40 years. This display will be up until Oct. 25. Library hours are 10am-6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am-7pm on Wednesday and 11am-5pm on Saturday. Thu, 10/12Sat, 10/14, Mon, 10/16-Wed, 10/18. Free.

Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

THE POTENTIALIST WORKSHOP: MikeHigdon’s

365DaysOfRenoGallery.In this 365 photo gallery, Mike Higdon used film to capture Reno life as he saw it—without a filter. Starting July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017, he used one roll of 35mm film with 36 exposures per month. He took one, sometimes two, shots per day, then developed them at the end of each month at a local film store. See the results of his year-long project. The closing reception is on Oct. 26, 6:3010pm. Thu, 10/12-Wed, 10/18. Free. The

Potentialist Workshop, 836 E. Second St., (775) 867-5309.

SERVA POOL SPACE, THE HOLLAND PROJECT:

Rendirse,YaVievenLaNoche.New work by printmaker Lauren Cardenas, featuring poems by Daniel Enrique Perez. Through the use and manipulation of a Xerox machine, Lauren has created abstracted prints that set out to explore the sublime that exists within the mundane of the everyday. With this work she is interested in investigating the domestic environment and suggested intimacy found within. The show runs through Oct. 13. The closing reception is on Oct. 12, 5-7pm. Thu, 10/12-Fri, 10/13, 3-6pm. Free.

The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858, www.hollandreno.org.

SIERRA ROOM AT CARSON CITY COMMUNITY

CENTER: TahoeClarity.The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its photography exhibition by artist Dylan Silver. The show runs through Nov. 9. Thu, 10/12, Mon, 10/16-Wed, 10/18, 5-8pm. 851 E. William St., ST. JAMES INFIRMARY: ArtistIndustry

Night.Discuss ideas and network with other visual creatives at this monthly gathering. Thu, 10/12, 9pm. Free. St. James Infirmary, 445 California Ave., (775) 657-8484.

ST. MARY’S ART CENTER: FallArtReception.

A collection of work by regional and visiting artists, including Carol Brown, Chris England, Will Barber, Sophie Scott, Mimi Patrick, Casey Clark, Anna Smith, Grey Wolf Leather Works, Cosmic Copper, Bonnie Kennedy, Pinyon Pottery, JoAnn Pinnock and Pura Vida Sierras Art. Sat, 10/14, 1pm. Free. St. Mary’s Art Center, 55 N. R St., Virginia City, (775) 847-7774.

STUDIO 2035: MonsterMashArtShow.Fall and Halloween-themed group show. Fri, 10/13, 5:30pm. Free. Studio 2035, 2035

Dickerson Road, (775) 322-9961.

MUSEUMS

NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM: Science

Saturday—Moons,Miner&Mars AdventuresinSpaceMining. Innovators, investors and mining company partners will be looking to the moon and asteroids for the resources we need here on Earth and to explore the rest of the Solar System. Discover examples of these efforts and participate in hands-on activities and simulations of what these exciting missions will be like. The ticket includes admission to the museum, refreshments and the chance to work firsthand with a geology science team. Sat, 10/14, 9:30am. $12. National

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

NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: AndreaZittel:

Wallsprawl. On view through Dec. 31; City ofDust:TheEvolutionofBurningMan. The show runs through Jan. 7; Unsettled. The exhibition runs through Jan. 21; ViewfromthePlaya:Photographsby EleanorPreger. The show runs through Dec. 7. Thu, 10/12 -Sun, 10/15, Wed, 10/18,

10am. $1-$10. Nevada Museum of Art, (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

TERRY LEE WELLS NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM (THE DISCOVERY): Science

Underground. 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; AT.rexNamedSue. 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 digital and handson interactive exhibits that help you uncover Sue’s past and explore the field of paleontology. AT.rexNamedSuewill be on exhibit through Jan. 15. Museum hours are 10am to 5pm on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 10am to 8pm on Wednesday, 10am to 2pm on Thursday and noon to 5pm on Sunday. Thu, 10/12Sun, 10/15, Tue, 10/17-Wed, 10/18. $10-$12.

The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery), 490 S. Center St., (775) 786-1000, nvdm.org. WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM: SherlockHolmes

&theClocktowerMystery. A shocking crime has been committed and Victorian London’s most celebrated detective needs your help to find out “whodunit!” Challenge your powers of observation and deductive reasoning as you work to solve a baffling mystery. The exhibition runs through Oct. 29. Hours are 10am to 4pm Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to 8pm on Friday and noon to 4pm on Sunday. The exhibition is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. Thu, 10/12-Fri, 10/13, Sun, 10/15, Wed, 10/18. $8-

$9. Wilbur D. May Museum, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.

FILM

A NEW COLOR—THE ART OF BEING EDYTHE

BOONE: As part of the 2017 Reno Mural Expo, Art Spot Reno presents this film screening, followed by a panel discussion moderated by the film’s director Mo Morris. Edythe Boone, Erik Burke and muralists from around the country also will be on the panel. Doors open at 5:30pm for a social hour and a cash bar. The event begins at 6:30pm. Sat, 10/14, 5:30pm. $5-$12. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.

FALL FILM SERIES—DANCE ON FILM: Churchill

Arts presents a screening of the 1952 film Singin’intheRain, starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds. Fri, 10/13, 6pm. $10-$12. Barkley Theatre, Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St. Fallon, (775) 423-1440.

HIMALAYA: Artemisia Moivehouse presents a screening of this 1999 drama directed by

Eric Valli and Michael Debats. High in the mountain region of Dolpa, an aging village chief has a new rival. Misunderstanding and distrust between the leader and this daring young herdsman leads to a confrontation that jeopardizes the tribe’s survival just as the deadly winter season approaches their already harsh landscape. In Tibetan with English subtitles. Sun, 10/15, 6pm. $5-$9. Good

Luck Macbeth, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 337-9111, artemisiamovies.weebly.com.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: Greater

Nevada Field, the Slaughter House and Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe present a screening of the 1975 cult film. Come upstairs to Greater Nevada Field starting at 7pm for chills and thrills at the Slaughter House. Then, starting around 11:30pm, the Bawdy Caste will “shadow act” the movie. Food and drinks available for purchase. Free admission with purchase to the Slaughter House haunted attraction. Fri, 10/13, 7pm. $17-$30. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-7000.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: The Bawdy

Caste from San Francisco will shadow act to the 1975 cult film. Doors are at 8:30pm, with a pre-show at 9:30pm and the film starting at 10pm. Tickets are sold at the door. Sat, 10/14, 8:30pm. $7 general admission, free for University of Nevada, Reno students with ID. Joe Crowley Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6505.

MUSIC

GERRY O’CONNOR AND RICHARD MANDEL:

Brewery Arts Center presents an evening of Celtic music. Sat, 10/14, 7pm. $12-$20. Maizie Harris Jesse Theatre, Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 883-1976, breweryarts.org.

P’OPTOBERFEST: P’Opera presents an evening of great drinking songs from operas, operettas and pubs. Sun, 10/15, 5pm & 7:30pm. $30. Napa-Sonoma

South, 7671 S. Virginia St., (775) 233-5105, poperanv.org.

ONSTAGE

2017 VOICES OF THE PAST: FunTime Theater

presents its annual ghostly walking tour to raise funds for the restoration of the Silver Terrace Cemetery. Sat, 10/14-Sun, 10/15, 10am. $10-$15. Silver Terrace Cemetery, 381 Cemetery Road, Virginia City, www.funtimetheater.com.

A WRINKLE IN TIME: Reno Little Theater’s

Act Out! Theater for Young Audiences presents this play based off the novel by

Madeline L’Engle and adapted by James

Sie. One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, joins forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace,

Calvin O’Keefe and others to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, save humanity and find herself.

Pay-what-you-can performance on

Saturday, Oct, 14, at 2pm. Fri, 10/13, 6pm;

Sat, 10/14, 2pm & 6pm; Sun, 10/15, 2pm. $5-

$10. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900, renolittletheater.org.

BEAUTIFUL—THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL:

Broadway Comes to Reno presents this Tony Award- and Grammy-winning musical that tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise to stardom—from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. The show opens Tuesday, Oct. 17, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 22. Tue, 10/17-Wed, 10/18, 7:30pm. $60-

$125. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 686-6600, pioneercenter.com.

THE FLICK: Nevada Repertory Co. presents this play by Annie Baker, which was awarded the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for

Drama. In a run-down movie theater, three underpaid employees sweep popcorn and tend to an antiquated but beloved 35-mm film projector. Their tiny battles and not-so-tiny heartbreaks play out in the empty aisles, becoming more gripping than the lackluster, second-run movies on screen. With keen insight and a finely-tuned comic eye, The

Flickis a hilarious and heart-rending cry for authenticity in a fast-changing digitized world. Fri, 10/13-Sat, 10/14, 7:30pm; Sun, 10/15, 1:30pm; Wed, 10/18,

7:30pm. $5-$15. Redfield Studio Theatre, Church Fine Arts, 1335 N. Virginia St., University of Nevada, Reno, (775) 7844278, www.unr.edu/theatre. 10/14:Reno Zombie Prom The inaugural

event celebrates the popculture phenomenon of zombies mashed up with the nostalgic Americana that is prom. Reno party band Decoy will provide the tunes while R-Boogie from Wild 102.9 FM will keep the undead on the dance floor. Other highlights include the crowning of the Reno Zombie Prom King and Queen and cash prizes for the best and most original zombie. Free raffle tickets and prom photos are included in ticket price. Formal attire and dates are not required, but a zombie look is. The party starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Cargo Concert Hall at Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Visit www.renozombieprom.com.

THE HOOTCHY KOOTCHY GIRLS AMATEUR

DAY OF THE DEAD/HALLOWEEN SHOW: An

evening of spooky and sexy Halloween and Day of the Dead-themed fun. The Hootchy Kootchy Girls Vintage Cabaret is an amateur show with professional production. Guest artists Reno World Dance and ASHA World Dancers will also perform. Fri, 10/13, 6:30pm & 9:30pm; Sat, 10/14, 6:30pm. $22-$25. The Pioneer

Underground, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-5233, www.renotahoecomedy.com.

PIAF! THE SHOW: A musical celebration of the life and music of the legendary

French chanteuse Edith Piaf starring

Anne Carrere. In two, 45-minute acts, the show narrates the rags-to-riches story of the Parisian singer’s career through her unforgettable songs, complemented by a visual tapestry of previously unreleased photographs and images of famous locations of the

Edith Piaf era. Sun, 10/15, 7pm. $25-$55.

Pioneer Center for the Performing

Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 686-6600, pioneercenter.com.

THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND: Brüka Theatre

kicks off its 25th anniversary season with this one-act play by Tom Stoppard. Feuding theater critics Moon and Birdboot, the first a fusty philanderer and the second a pompous and vindictive second stringer, are swept into the whodunit they are viewing. In the hilarious spoof of Agatha Christie-like melodramas that follows, as mists rise about isolated Muldoon Manor, Moon and Birdboot become dangerously implicated in the lethal activities of an escaped madman. Performance are ThursdaySaturday through Oct. 28, with a matinee performance on Sunday, Oct. 15. Thu, 10/12-Sat ,10/14, 8pm; Sun, 10/15, 2pm. $18-

$25. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.

SPORTS & FITNESS

CONDITIONING HIKE: These training hikes will gradually condition you to be able to complete the whole nine miles of the Jones

Creek loop trail by the end of October.

Please bring water, food and a good pair of hiking shoes. Please call ahead to reserve your spot. Sun, 10/15, 6:30am. Free. Galena

Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose

Highway, (775) 849-4948.

GUIDED HIKE: Enjoy a guided hike through

Galena Creek Park with a local specialist.

Please bring appropriate clothing and plenty of water. The hike intensity varies, depending on the audience. Sat, 10/14, 10am. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948, www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.

IDLEWILD HEALTH WALKS: These interpretative

walks are a safe and supportive environment designed to offer people in all stages of Alzheimer’s and their carepartners an opportunity to get outdoors, get some exercise and socialize with their peers. Tue, 10/17, 10am. Free. Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation Office, Idlewild Park, 50 Cowan Drive, (775) 784-1807.

LAKE TAHOE MARATHON & RUN TAHOE

EVENTS: Run, swim, kayak or paddle on or around beautiful Lake Tahoe during the 22th annual event. The boutique races run Friday-Sunday and include Friday’s Lakeside Marathon & Nevada Half Marathon, Saturday’s Cal-Neva Marathon and Carnelian Bay Half Marathon, and Sunday’s 21st Lake Tahoe Marathon and Emerald Bay Half Marathon. Plus there’s a 72 mile Ultra Run, 4-Person Marathon Relay, 16.6 Miler, the Edgewood 10K and the Super Hero 5K, as well as the Kids Free Pumpkin Run. Fri, 10/13-Sun, 10/15. Prices vary. Various locations at Lake Tahoe, (530) 559-2261, www.laketahoemarathon.com. REDRUN—THE HUNT: The Hunt is a twisted, riddle-solving race in the most authentic living ghost town in the world. On Oct. 14, the eerie landscape of Virginia City transforms into a vast apocalyptic breakout room crawling with the fleshstarved dead. You compete against your fellow survivors. You explore the depths of the paranormal. You are timed. Your team is tested. Find the clues. Keep an eye on the clock. Just remember to watch out for the living dead. There is no set course. Sat, 10/14, 8am. $20-$65.

Downtown Virginia City, C Street, Virginia

City, (775) 851-4444, redrunvc.com.

RENO 1868: Reno’s professional soccer team plays Sacramento Republic FC in the last home game of the season.

A fireworks show will follow after the match. Sat, 10/14, 6:45pm. $15-$27.

Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave, (775) 334-7000, www.reno1868fc.com.

SENIOR HEALTHY WALKING PROGRAM: The

Center for Healthy Aging offers a free senior walking program for people 50 years of age and older. Snacks and water will be provided at the walk. Wed, 10/18, 9am. Free. Meadowood Mall, 5000 Meadowood Mall Circle, (775) 384-4324.

USA BMX BLACKJACK NATIONALS: BMX racers

of all ages will compete during this stop on the 35-city tour that spans across the United States and Canada. Fri, 10/13, 5pm; Sat, 10/14, 11:30pm, Sun, 10/15,

8am. Free admission, $10 parking fee. Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave., usabmx.com.

LIFESTYLE

OUTDOOR SPANISH GROUP: Practice Spanish

language in an outdoor setting. Join the group every other Sunday and visit a different trail or park each time. Sun, 10/15, 7am. Free. Training Connexion, 4600 Kietzke Lane, Bldg. B, Ste. 117, (775) 2246271, www.trainingconnexion.com.

SIERRA SUNRISE TOASTMASTERS: Learn

to get comfortable with your public speaking skills. Thu, 10/12, 7am. $6-$15. Gold-N-Silver Inn Restaurant, 790 W. Fourth St., (775) 750-7950, www.facebook. com/SierraSunriseToastmasters.

SPANISH CONVERSATION WINE & APPETIZERS:

A monthly free event organized by Training Connexion for English speakers to practice Spanish in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Bring your favorite wine or recipe. The group meets the second Thursday of the month. Thu, 10/12, 6pm. Free. Training Connexion, 4600 Kietzke Lane, (775) 224-6271, www. meetup.com/Reno-Spanish-Languageand-Culture-Meetup.

CLASSES

AUTO WASTE ANIMATION WORKSHOP: Experts

from Italy’s “What WEEE Are” program will lead this interactive arts and science lab. Participants will learn about the nature and materials in automotive technology. Participants will disassemble this e-waste with the workshop artists, and these materials will be used to create sculptures. Sandwiches, sodas and snacks will be provided. Sat, 10/14, 9am. $20. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., (775) 830-5295. DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS: Kids ages 10-15

can learn how to draw by recognizing simple shapes and building upon them. Explore the techniques of line equality, hatching and shading. This is a fourweek session held on Tuesdays in the Art Studio. Park in the lot off Arlington Avenue and walk down the ramp. Supplies are included in cost. Class size is limited to 15 participants. No class on Oct. 31. Tue, 10/17 - 4pm. $55. Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100, www.artsforallnevada.org.

DRINK & DRAW: An unorthodox figure 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 offered (charcoal, pencils, paper, drawing boards). Please bring materials as you like. The event takes place on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

Instructor: J. Charboneau. Wed, 10/18. 7pm. $10-$20. Reno Art Works, 1995

Dickerson Road, (651) 361-0757.

KIDS ART ADVENTURES IN SPARKS: Children

ages 6-10 years old will explore a variety of visual art activities, including drawing, painting and 3-D work in this beginner/intermediate class. Supplies are included. Class size is limited to 15 participants. The class takes place on Oct. 17 and 24 and Nov. 7 and 14. Tue, 10/17, 4pm. $40. Larry D. Johnson Community Center, 1200 12th St., Sparks, (775) 826-6100.

PAINT & SIP WITH O’KEEFFE: Learn basic

painting techniques while having fun in a small social setting for all levels. Paint your own 16” x 20” canvas acrylic painting . You may bring your own alcohol/non-alcohol beverage and snacks. Wine glasses, cups, napkins and water provided. The featured painting is Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Autumn Leaves, Lake George.” This class takes place in the Lake Mansion’s Art Studio. Park in the lot off Arlington Avenue and walk down the ramp. Sat, 10/14, 11am. $30. Lake

Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100, www.artsforallnevada.org.

PRACTICAL MAGIC—MODERN DAY POTIONS +

TINCTURES: Drop by on Friday the 13th for a little hands-on practical magic and explore the use of various herbs and oils to craft your own modern day tinctures, tonics and home remedies. Each attendee will make four take-home items, as well as learn recipes and useful knowledge to help craft your own homemade potions. Fri, 10/13,7pm. $35-$45. The Basement, 50 S. Virginia St., (775) 771-0334, www.thebasementreno.com.

WATERCOLOR PAINTERS OPEN GROUP: This is a

group of watercolor painters who paint together and learn from each other. Fri, 10/13, 9am. $5. Nevada Fine Arts, 1301 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-1128.