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FEb/09:CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION The Nevada State Museum, in collaboration with the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, will celebrate the Year of the Pig with traditional Chinese dances and a display of Nevada Chinatown related-objects from its collection. The event begins with a noise-maker craft activity, which will be followed by a dance performance at 10:15 a.m. in the Dema Guinn Concourse. At 11 a.m. everyone will follow the dancers to parade down the street to the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St., where more activities will be available. The program is free with museum admission. Admission is $8 for adults and free for museum members and children age 17 and younger. The fun starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., Carson City. Visit nvculture.org/nevadastatemuseumcarsoncity.

EVENTS

3RD ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND: An

evening of seasonal cocktails paired with gourmet bites from local restaurants. This benefit for the Nevada Diabetes Association includes a silent auction, winter sports showcase and more. Dress in your winter white attire. Thu, 2/7, 6pm. $45-$60. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., (775) 856-3839, www.winterwonderlandrenotahoe.com.

ABILITY BASH FUNDRAISING GALA: Achieve

Tahoe’s annual gala and fundraiser begins with a social hour, followed by dinner, silent auction, raffle and presentations. Attire is semi-formal. Sat, 2/9, 6pm. $200. Olympic Village Lodge, 1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, achievetahoe.org.

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. Advance registration is recommended. Fri, 2/8, 1pm. $6-$10. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org. BACK IN THE DAY IN SPANISH SPRINGS:

Washoe County’s Lazy 5 Regional Park hosts an event to bring together newcomers and old timers to learn and/or publicly share their personal stories of Spanish Springs history prior to recent development. Speakers include representatives from the Sparks Heritage Museum, the Nevada Historical Society and the Board of Washoe County Commissioners. This event will also give the public an opportunity to share their own short stories, memories, photos or relics. Fri, 2/8, 5:30pm. Free. Lazy 5 Regional Park, 7100 Pyramid Highway, Sparks, (775) 424-1866.

BEAUPROMO PUPPETRY: Two-foot tall

marionette puppets narrate stories from America’s history through song, dance and music. Sun, 2/10, 11am. Free. Spanish Springs Library, 7100-A Pyramid Highway, Sparks, (775) 424-1800.

CONTRA DANCE: Sierra Contra Dance

Society holds its monthly event featuring live music with a caller to walk you through the moves. Singles and couples are welcome. There will be a beginner’s walk-through at 7:15pm. Sat, 2/9, 7:30pm. $8-$10. Southside Cultural

Center, 190 E. Liberty St., (509) 595-1136, sierracontra.org. THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT SALOON CRAWL:

Bring your sweetheart or find love along the way as you tour the historic saloons of Virginia City while sipping on signature drinks themed for the occasion. Event check in starts at 11am. The crawl begins at noon. Sat, 2/9, noon-5pm. $8-$20.

Bucket of Blood Saloon, 1 S. C St., Virginia City, visitvirginiacitynv.com.

FIRST THURSDAY: Explore the Nevada

Museum of Art’s galleries at this monthly social event featuring live music by Jelly

Bread and specialty refreshments. Thu, 2/7, 5pm. $10, free for NMA members.

Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.

GRAND OPENING OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER

THEATER: This fundraiser features a cocktail reception with food provided by local restaurants and music performed by Silver Strings. Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell and his wife Susan Crowell will conduct the ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a performance by the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company. Tue, 2/12, 6:30pm. $50. Bob

Boldrick Theatre, Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City, (775) 882-1565.

HANDS ON! SECOND SATURDAYS: 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. Sat, 2/9, 10am. Free. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

JEWELRY AND CHOCOLATE SHOW: Enjoy

champagne, Valentine’s Day cookies and chocolates while strolling through the gallery and trying on jewelry during the eighth annual show. Artists will be on site throughout the day to talk about their creations. Sat, 2/9, 10am. Free. Artsy Fartsy Gallery, 405 N. Nevada St., Carson City, (775) 885-2787.

JOHN L. SMITH READING AND SIGNING: The

author of TheWestsideSlugger:Joe Neal’sLifelongFightforSocialJustice will read from and sign copies of his book. TheWestsideSluggeris the story of civil rights in Las Vegas and Nevada through the eyes and experience of Joe Neal, a history-making state lawmaker in Nevada. Thu, 2/7, 6:30pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188.

LAKE TAHOE—PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE:

John Farley, a docent at the UC Davis Science Center in Incline Village, will share information on Lake Tahoe’s history, the current state of the lake and projections for the future. Sat, 2/9, 2pm. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

LOVE THE LOVELESS: Channeling Andy

Warhol’s Factory, the NMA’s newest membership level the Contemporaries presents this pre-Valentine’s Day event. Enjoy live art and shadow dancers, watch Andy Warhol films, have your fortune unfold at a group tarot reading station and more. Fri, 2/8, 7pm. $20. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org. POPPIN’ PISTONS: The Reno Pops Orchestra presents an evening of classic cars, dinner and drinks, silent auction and live music. Sat, 2/9, 6pm. $80. National

Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., www.renopops.org.

FOR THE WEEK OF FEbRuaRy 07, 2019

SOCIAL SCIENCE—THE ’80s: Explore of the

science and culture of the 1980s. Play classic arcade games, make your own ectoplasm, master the Rubik’s Cube, design a sequined glove and more. Sat, 2/9, 7pm. $15-$25. The Discovery—Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, 490 S. Center St., (775) 786-1000, nvdm.org.

SPRING FILM SERIES—THREE FROM KATHRYN

BIGELOW: Churchill Arts Center’s film series kicks off with the 2002 film K-19: TheWidowmaker. Starring Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson and Peter Sarsgaard, the film is about the first of many disasters that befell the nuclear Soviet missile submarine K-19 at the height of the Cold War. Fri, 2/8, 7pm. $7-$10. Barkley Theatre, Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St., Fallon, (775) 423-1440, www.churchillarts.org.

WEEKEND NATURE WALKS: The May

Arboretum’s Weekend Nature Walks are designed for families with children 10 years and younger who want learn more about different aspects of the environment. Sat, 2/9, 10am. Free. Wilbur D. May Center, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-4153.

ONSTaGE

CLASSIX SERIES—TIMELESS MASTERS: Reno

Phil’s 2018-2019 Classix season continues with a concert featuring works by Mazzoli, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. Van Cliburn-winning pianist Jon Nakamatsu returns to perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Sat, 2/9, 7:30pm; Sun,

2/10, 4pm. $9-$89. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., renophil.com.

COME IN FROM THE COLD: The 2019 season

of the family entertainment series continues with a performance by Ricochet. Sat, 2/9, 7pm. $3 suggested donation. Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 828-6612.

THE DRESSER: Brüka Theatre presents

Ronald Harwood’s play. TheDresseris based on the author’s experiences as dresser to an English Shakespearean actor. Thu, 2/7-Sat 2/9, 7:30pm. $18-$25.

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

ELIZABETH PITCAIRN: TOCCATA-Tahoe

Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents celebrated American violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn. The orchestra and chorus will perform selections from Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah. This will be followed by Pitcairn performing Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 2 with the orchestra. Sat, 2/9, 4pm. $0-$40. Cornerstone Community Church, 300 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, www.toccatatahoe.org. THE GREATEST SHOWCASE VARIETY SHOW:

See performances by Western Nevada Performing Arts Center, Youth Theatre Carson City, Suspect Terrane, Wildhorse Children’s Theatre, Studio E Arial Arts and Carson High School Choir and Drama. Wed, 2/13, 7pm. Free. Bob Boldrick Theatre, Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City, (775) 887-2290.

JAZZ IN THE SCHOOLS: More than 300 middle

and high school musicians from over a dozen school jazz bands will perform during the 19th annual program. Sat, 2/9, 9am-5pm. Free. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., renojazzorchestra.org.

JOHN RILEY WITH THE RJO: The Grammy

award-winning drummer and educator will share the stage with the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra. Sun, 2/10, 2pm. $30 adults, $10 students with ID. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 372-6160, renojazzorchestra.org.

NEVADA WIND ENSEMBLE & CONCERT WINDS:

The University of Nevada, Reno wind and percussion ensemble performs a broad repertoire of classic and contemporary styles, ranging from large band works to chamber pieces. Wed, 2/13, 7:30pm. $7, free for students with ID. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

RAMON AYALA: The Grammy award-winning norteño artist performs. Fri, 2/8, 8pm. $45-$63. Reno Ballroom, 401 N.

Center St., (775) 325-7401.

RAT CHAUTAUQUA: Restless Artists Theatre presents a Chautauqua performance focusing on President Theodore

Roosevelt. Wed, 2/13, 7pm. $10. Restless

Artists Theatre, 295 20th St., Sparks, (775) 525-3074, rattheatre.org.

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE: Good Luck Macbeth

presents Lee Hall’s play based on the 1998 film and screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. Thu, 2/7-Sat, 2/9, 7:30pm; Sun, 2/10, 2pm; Wed, 2/13,

7:30pm. $18-$30. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 124 W. Taylor St., www.goodluckmacbeth.org.

SIRENS: Restless Artists Theatre presents

Deborah Zoe Laufer’s dramatic comedy.

For 25 years, songwriter Sam Abrams has been looking for the creative spark that his first flush of love had inspired in him—to no avail. Sam and his wife

Rose are now celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with a cruise in the Mediterranean. While on this cruise,

Sam hears the most sublime music ever heard, jumps overboard and winds up with a siren. And there on her island he must struggle with the terrors of middle age, the tortures of creative failure and the desire to live in his past rather than face his uncertain future. And he must find a way to get home and win his wife back. Fri, 2/8-Sat, 2/9, 7:30pm;