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jan/12: RENO PHILHARMONIC: UNEXPECTED EVOLUTION The Reno Phil continues its 2018-2019 Classix series with a guest performance by virtuosic string trio Time for Three (pictured). The group will perform a work written specifically for them by composer Chris Brubeck, son of legendary jazz artist Dave Brubeck. The work takes on a “train” theme with a musical adventure that embraces a variety of genres, including classical, jazz, country, funk and gospel. The Reno Phil Orchestra will perform Carlos Simon’s Amen!, Rachmaninoff’s SymphonicDances, op. 45 and Ellis Hamilton’s Possibilities. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13 , at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Tickets are $29-$89. Call 323-6393 or visit renophil.com.

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ART AFTERNOON WORKSHOP AND SOCIAL FOR

SENIORS: Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. Advance registration is recommended. Fri, 1/11, 1pm. $6-$10. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.

COFFEE WITH CASA: Learn about the

Washoe CASA Foundation and how you can become a volunteer or a Friend of CASA. Thu, 1/10, 11:30am. Free. Swill

Coffee & Wine, 3366 Lakeside Court, washoecasafoundation.com.

COLORING NIGHT: All coloring levels are welcome to this monthly event. The group will meet at the tables near the

Nevada collection. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Tue, 1/15, 6pm. Free. Carson City

Library, 900 N. Roop St., Carson City, (775) 887-2244. CONTRA DANCE: Sierra Contra Dance

Society holds its monthly event featuring live music and a caller to walk you through the moves. There will be a beginner’s walk through at 7:15pm. Sat, 1/12, 7:30pm. $8-$10. Southside Cultural

Center, 190 E. Liberty St., (509) 595-1136, sierracontra.org.

D & D FOR TEENS: Learn how to play

Dungeons & Dragons with a group of teens who know the rules and can guide you through the learning curve. Open to youth ages 13-18. Wed, 1/16, 3pm. Free. North Valleys Library, 1075 North Hills Blvd., (775) 972-0281.

DISCO TUBING: Families can spin, slide and speed down the snow tubing lanes to vibrant DJ tunes as the night is illuminated with colorful lights and lasers splashed on the mountainside.

Must be 40 inches tall to ride and able to independently get in and out of the tube. Sat, 1/12, 5-8pm. $51 for 55 minutes.

SnowVentures Activity Zone, 1651 Squaw

Valley Road, Olympic Valley, (800) 4030206, squawalpine.com. DOWNTOWN ICE RINK: The ice skating rink

is open for the season through Jan. 21. Visit Greater Nevada Field’s Facebook page for schedule. Thu, 1/10-Wed, 1/16,

10am. $6-$12. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-7000, www.facebook.com/GreaterNevadaField.

ECLECTIC EVENING BOOKCLUB: The group

meets to discuss BeholdtheDreamers by Imbolo Mbue. Wed, 1/16, 5pm. Free. Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS: Sierra View Library

invites families to spend time together by participating in activities such as fort building, arts and crafts, family movie matinee and board games. Fri, 1/11, 3:30pm. Free. Sierra View Library, 4001 S. Virginia St., (775) 827-3232.

FAMILY FUN SATURDAY—BEASTLY

ENCOUNTERS: Learn about wild animal diversity in Nevada, discover the difference between herbivores, carnivores and omnivores, and find out what can be learned from animal tracks and scat. No reservations needed. Sat 1/12, 10am. $8, free for children age 17 and younger. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 687-4810, nvculture.org/ nevadastatemuseumcarsoncity.

GENEALOGY OPEN LAB: Beginner,

intermediate and advanced family researchers are all welcome to attend this open lab. Learn how to build your family tree and discover your ancestors. Fri, 1/11, 11:30am-2pm. Free.

Elizabeth Sturm Library, Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd., (775) 674-7600.

HANDS ON! SECOND SATURDAYS: Nevada

Museum of Art’s monthly event offers free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances and community collaborations. Sat, 1/12, 10am-6pm. Free. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.

HISTORY OF LGBTQ RENO: Jeff Auer, historian

and LGBTQ scholar, discusses the LGBTQ presence as far back as 1882, from the late 19th century through the Great Recession. Wed, 1/16, 5:30pm. Free.

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

LEARN ABOUT RADON IN WASHOE COUNTY:

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into your home from the ground, increasing your risk for lung cancer. Learn how to test for radon and get a free radon test kit. Sat, 1/12, 2pm. Free. Sierra View Library, 4001 S. Virginia St., (775) 827-3232.

PANIQUE: Artemisia MovieHouse presents a screening of the 1946 drama directed by Julien Duvivier and based on a novel by Georges Simenon. Paniqueis a twisted tale of murder, subterfuge and revenge from “beyond.” In French with English subtitles. Sun, 1/13, 6pm. $5-$9. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 124 W. Taylor St., artemisiamovies.weebly.com.

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PBR VELOCITY TOUR: The Professional Bull

Riders’ national tour showcases elite and up-and-coming bull riders. Fri, 1/11, 8pm; Sat, 1/12, 7pm. $10-$100. Reno Events

Center, 400 N. Center St., (775) 335-8800.

RIVERSIDE FARMERS MARKET: Find organic

veggies, fruits, eggs, meats, honey and flowers from our region’s sustainable growers, along with drinks and eats from Thali’s Food Truck. Sat, 1/13, 9amnoon. Free. Riverside Farmers Market at McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, www.facebook.com/ Premafarms.

SALSA SOCIAL DANCE: Have fun and get some

exercise by taking an hour-long dance lesson. After the lesson, head across the street to the Battle Born Social. Call or text Tiffany for more information. Wed, 1/16, 6pm. $10 for lesson, free for dance. Yaple’s Ballroom, 315 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 400-2952

SECOND THURSDAY TALK: Historian and

author Steve Frady presents “Fire Fighting in the 1890s—The Calm Before the Revolution.” Thu, 1/10, 1:30pm. $5$12, free for museum members. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., www.automuseum.org.

STATE CAPITOL GUIDED TOURS: Docents

from the Nevada State Museum will lead guided tours every Saturday. Tours typically take an hour and include the exterior of the building and nearby memorials, as well as the interior of the building. Tours are available for up to 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Sat, 1/12, 10:30am & 1:30pm. Free.

Nevada State Capitol, 101 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 687-4810, ext. 237.

WEEKEND NATURE WALKS: The May

Arboretum’s Weekend Nature Walks are designed for families with children 10 years and younger who want to learn more about different aspects of the environment. The walks are led by Alexis Tarantino, an environmental studies student at the University of Nevada, Reno. Registration is not required. Sat, 1/12, 10am. Free. Wilbur D. May Center, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-4153.

WINTER BIRDS OF THE GALENA FOREST:

Join Alan Gubanich of the Lahontan Audubon Society as he shows slides and taxidermy mounts of over 20 species of birds that you can see in the Galena Forest when you hike the trails this winter. Sun, 1/13, 1pm. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

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ARTISTS CO-OP GALLERY OF RENO: Annual

January Sale. The show and sale contains many paintings as well as art supplies, how-to and art biography books and craft items. Thu, 1/10-Wed, 1/16, 11am-

4pm. Free. Artists Co-Op Gallery of Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896. HOLLAND PROJECT MICRO GALLERY: Trasher:

AmateurPortraitsofProfessional Skateboarders. A small group art exhibition featuring the comical work of local artists Mikey Chanez, Marijam Hall and David Hall inspired by some of their favorite skateboarders. The show is on view from through Feb. 8 with an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 11, from 6-8pm. Thu, 1/10-Wed, 1/16. Free. Holland

Project Micro Gallery at Bibo Coffee Co., 945 Record St., www.hollandreno.org.

TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE:

WhoseArtisitAnyway?The Truckee Meadows Community College Main Gallery presents this group art exhibition by Rose Barry, Tenessa Melvin, Mona Al Saglab and Luke Ramsdell. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 16. Thu, 1/10-Wed, 1/16. Free. Main Gallery, Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd., (775) 673-7111.

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THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE: Restless Artists

Theatre presents Charles Ludlam’s suspense thriller. Chester Nurdiger lives in the back of his pet shop with his mother and his bored wife. One day a drifter comes along and they hire him to work in the shop. Sparks are ignited between the bored wife Roxanne and the slick Zachary Slade. They plot to murder Chester and feed him to the piranhas. Fri, 1/11-Sat, 1/12, 7:30pm;

Sun, 1/13, 2pm. $8-$20. Restless Artists Theatre Company, 295 20th St., Sparks, (775) 525-3074, rattheatre.org.

BRRR-ROQUE MASTERS: TOCCATA–Tahoe

Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will begin the 2019 season with Baroque chamber music masterpieces by Bach, Handel, Teleman and Vivaldi. Sat, 1/12, 3pm. $0-$40. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 357 Clay St., Reno; Sun, 1/13, 3pm. $0-$40. St. Patrick’s Church, 341 Village Blvd., Incline Village, toccatatahoe.org.

COME IN FROM THE COLD FAMILY

ENTERTAINMENT SERIES: The 2019 season

kicks off with a performance by the NNBA Monday Night Volunteers. Sat, 1/12, 7pm. $3 suggested donation per person. Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 828-6612.

FOR LOVE OF A COMSTOCK GIRL AUDITIONS:

Piper’s Players holds auditions for For LoveofaComstockGirl,a romantic comedy set in 1860s Virginia City. Everyone auditioning must bring one minute of a song to sing and read from a sample of the script. The choreographer will also teach a short dance. Email the director at jhunt@pipersplayers. com. Fri, 1/11, 6pm; Sat, 1/12, 2pm. Piper’s

Opera House, 12 North B St., Virginia City, (775) 847-0433, pipersoperahouse.com.

SHEEP DIP: The 55th and final “parody for charity” dips local newsmakers in a satirical vat of comedy, skits, singing and dancing to cleanse them of their past deeds. Fri, 1/11-Sat, 1/12, 8pm. $40.