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JUN/14:THE GREAT ELDORADO BBQ, BREWS & BLUES FESTIVAL The Row presents its 24th annual kick-off to summer event that’s equal parts barbecue block party, microbrew tasting and music festival. The festivities start on Friday, June 14, with beers from more than 50 microbreweries from around the world and rock and blues music on two stages with performances by Jason King Band, Shane Dwight, Mike Furlong, Buddy Emmer Blues Band and headliner Berlin with Terri Nunn (pictured). The event continues on Saturday, June 15, with performances by various acts, including the Blues Monsters, Briefcase Blues Brothers, Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio and headliner WAR. Beer tasting packages can be purchased in advance for $40-$65, which increase to $45-$75 on the day of the event. The party takes place from 3-9 p.m. on June 14 and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 15 in downtown Reno along Virginia Street between Third and Fourth streets. Visit www.eldoradoreno.com.

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EVENTS

BEACH RETREAT LUAU: The first luau of the season includes island-inspired drinks, an authentic buffet and hula dancers.

Sat, 6/15, 6pm. $32-$65. Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe, 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd.,

South Lake Tahoe, (530) 541-6722.

BEN’S BENEFIT FUNDRAISER FOR ART PAWS:

This fundraiser for the 19th Annual Art Paws event offers more than 20 different wines, multiple spirits and even a few beers to sample, as well as food donated by the Pizza Factory, a raffle, silent auction and live music by Briant Gibb. Thu, 6/13, 4:30pm. $15. Ben’s Fine Wine & Spirits, 3480 Lakeside Drive, (775) 722-9914.

BLOOMSDAY 2019: Daniel Morse and

Marshall Johnson return for Bloomsday, a celebration of James Joyce’s Ulysses.

Bloomsday is a literary holiday held annually on June 16—the day depicted in the novel—to celebrate Ulysses and

James Joyce. Dr. Morse and Dr. Johnson will give a presentation on the novel, field questions from the audience and share a few of their favorite passages with help from special guests. Sun, 6/16, 2pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188. DAY IN PARADISE: The South Lake Tahoe

Optimist Club presents this fun-filled event for the whole family featuring a pancake breakfast from 8-10am, followed by the Duck Races, kids games with prizes, Car & Truck Show and

Shine, a luau with roasted pig, beer and wine garden, a silent auction and live music throughout day. Sat, 6/15, 8am-6pm. Tahoe Paradise Park, 1011

E. San Bernardino Ave., South Lake

Tahoe., www.tahoeparadisepark.com/ community.html.

DEMONSTRATION OF COIN PRESS NO. 1:

Nevada State Museum presents a demonstration of Coin Press No. 1 in the Historic Carson City Mint building, pressing Transcontinental Railroad Medallions. Sat, 6/15, noon-4pm. $8, free

for youth age 17 and younger. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 687-4810 ext. 245.

MINT 150! LECTURE MINTS AND ASSAYERS:

Paul Franklin presents “Mints and Assayers: Inside the Carson City Mint,” in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Carson City Mint building. Sat, 6/15, 11am. $8, free for youth age 17 and younger. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 687-4810, nvculture.org/ nevadastatemuseumcarsoncity. NAVIGATING THE SECOND COLLECTION OF

POEMS WITH LINDSAY WILSON: 2017-18 Reno

Poet Laureate Lindsay Wilson will read his recent work and give a talk about the shape his current manuscript is taking with help from the Nevada Arts Council. Thu, 6/13, 6:30pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 7861188, www.sundancebookstore.com.

NO BARRIERS SUMMIT: North Lake Tahoe

hosts this weekend summit featuring more than 30 adaptive activities, acclaimed speakers and performers. No Barriers empowers people of all abilities and walks of life to overcome adversity. Thu, 6/13-Sat, 6/15, 10am. $100. Resort

at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, nobarriersusa.org/2019no-barriers-summit.

RENO 1868 FC: Reno’s professional soccer team takes on LA Galaxy II. This match is the U.S. Women’s National Team

Night and soccer ball giveaway, along with after-match fireworks. Sat, 6/15, 7:15pm. $15-$75; the team plays the

Phoenix Rising. Tue, 6/18, 7:15pm. $15$75. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans

Ave., www.reno1868fc.com.

RENO STREET FOOD—FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY:

The summertime event features more than 30 rotating gourmet food, craft desserts, beer, wine and mixed drink vendors. Reno Street Food will be held every Friday through Sept. 27. Fri. 6/14, 4-9pm. Free. Idlewild Park, 2055 Idlewild Drive, (775) 825-2665.

SECOND THURSDAY TALK—E.L. CORD: The

National Automobile Museum’s Second Thursday Talks program will feature a discussion on Errett Lobban “E.L.” Cord, an industry pioneer who created empires in transportation. The talk is included with paid admission. Otherwise, it’s $5 per person to attend the talk. Free for NAM members. Thu, 6/13, 1:30pm. $0-$5. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., (775) 333-9300.

SHIRLEY’S FARMERS’ MARKET: The weekly

farmers market offers fresh produce, specialty foods, arts and crafts and more every Saturday through Sept. 28. Sat, 6/15, 9am. Free. Tamarack Junction Casino, 13101 S. Virginia St., (775) 7465024, shirleysfarmersmarkets.com.

STAR TOURS AT THE COSMOARIUM: Tahoe

Star Tours offers weekly presentations on the nighttime sky. Gather around a warm fire pit and take in the galaxies above with star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Thu, 6/13-Sat, 6/15,

8:15pm. $22.50-$45. Northstar California Resort, 5001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, www.northstarcalifornia.com.

STEWART FATHER’S DAY POWWOW: Experience

Native American heritage, history and pride at the annual gathering featuring more than 200 dancers, over 40 arts and crafts vendors and Indian tacos. The Stewart Father’s Powwow benefits the preservation of the historic Stewart Indian School. Fri, 6/14, 7pm; Sat, 6/15, 1pm & 7pm; Sun, 6/16, 2pm. Stewart

Indian School Facility, 5500 Snyder Ave, Carson City, (775) 687-7605, stewartindianschool.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 13, 2019

TAHOE CITY FOOD & WINE CLASSIC: The

annual event gives participants the opportunity to sip, shop and explore. Stroll the scenic lakefront sidewalks tasting wines and nosh on tasty bites from 30 wineries, local restaurants and caterers. Sat, 6/15, 1pm. $20-$50. Downtown Tahoe City along North Lake Boulevard, tahoecitywinewalk.com.

TAHOE CITY SOLSTICE FESTIVAL: Tahoe City

celebrates the beginning of summer during its 12th annual festival offering several days of events and activities, including the Solstice Classic Car Stroll on Thursday, Tahoe City Wine Walk on Saturday, Concert at Commons Beach on Sunday, among other events. Thu, 6/13Wed, 6/19. Downtown Tahoe City along North Lake Boulevard, visittahoecity. org/event/tahoe-city-solstice-festival.

TRUCKEE THURSDAYS SUMMER STREET

FESTIVAL: The 12th annual event features live music, a food court, artisan vendors, merchant and community displays, children’s activities and a beer garden every Thursday, June 13-Aug. 29. There will be no event on July 4. Thu, 6/13, 5pm. Free. Downtown Truckee, Donner Pass Road, Bridge Street, and nearby streets, www.truckeethursdays.com.

VALHALLA ART, MUSIC & THEATRE FESTIVAL:

The 40th annual festival celebration of the arts begins in mid-June with events and activities that continue through August. Events occur in the Boathouse Theatre, The Valhalla Grand Hall, and the Grand Lawn. Wed, 6/19. $0-$34. Valhalla Tahoe, 1 Valhalla Road, South Lake Tahoe, (530) 541-4975, valhallatahoe.com.

WHEELED FOOD WEDNESDAYS AT THE BAC:

Brewery Arts Center hosts this food truck event offering a wide variety of food every Wednesday, June 19 through Sept. 19. There will also be kids activities, performances by different musicians and four movie nights, put on by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, following Wheeled Food Wednesday. This year’s films are Disney’s The Little Mermaid on June 19, Monsters University on July 17, West Side Story on Aug. 21 and Hook on Sept. 18. Wed, 6/19, 5:30pm. Free. Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 883-1976.

ONSTAGE

ART IN MOTION SPRING RECITAL: Art In

Motion Spring Dance Recital presents class choreography in ballet, jazz, hip hop, Broadway, contemporary and lyrical styles. Competitive teams showcase award-winning dances with highlights from the top high score winners from 2019. Sun, 6/16, 3pm. $18$20. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 686-6600, pioneercenter.com.

BLUESDAYS: The series continues with

Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm

Kings. Tue, 6/18. Free. Squaw Valley

Alpine Meadows, 1960 Squaw Valley

Road, Olympic Valley, squawalpine.com/ events-things-do/bluesdays. CONCERTS AT COMMONS BEACH:

Sacramento’s Mumbo Gumbo performs as part of the summer concert series. Sun, 6/16, 4pm. Free. Commons Beach, 400 N Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, concertsatcommonsbeach.com.

THE FOREIGNER: Reno Little Theater presents Larry Shue’s two-act comedy.

The play demonstrates what can happen when a group of devious characters must deal with a stranger who (they think) doesn’t understand English. Thu, 6/13-Sat, 6/15, 7:30pm; Sun, 6/16, 2pm. $15-

$25. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900, renolittletheater.org.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: The summer concert series kicks off with Dead Winter

Carpenters. Wed, 6/19, 6:30pm. Free.

Truckee Regional Park, 10500 Brockway

Road, Truckee, tdrpd.org.

K-BULL 98.1 RENO RODEO KICK OFF CONCERT:

Singer Chris Janson and opening act Tyler Farr perform at the kick-off concert of the 100th annual Reno Rodeo. Wed, 6/19, 6pm. $50-$65. RenoSparks Livestock Events Center, 1350 N Wells Ave, (775) 329-3877.

LAZY 5 SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: The 15th

annual music series continues with a performance by Decoy. Bring low-back chairs. Wed, 6/19, 6:30pm. Free. Lazy 5 Regional Park, 7100 Pyramid Way, Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1866, www.washoecounty.us.

NIGHT ON BROADWAY: Join the Great Futures

Productions Musical Theatre troupe for a night of Broadway hits. The concert will feature music from more than 18 different musicals, including such hits as

Les Misérables, Wicked, Bye Bye Birdie,

Dear Evan Hansen and Hairspray. Fri, 6/14-Sat, 6/15, 7pm. Free. Boys & Girls

Club of North Lake Tahoe, 8125 Steelhead Ave., Kings Beach, (530) 546-4324.

P’OPERA! ALFRESCO: Bring a picnic and enjoy the music of P’Opera. Sun, 6/16, 6pm. $20. Toiyabe Golf Club, 19 Lightning

W Ranch Road, New Washoe City, (775) 233-5105, poperanv.org.

ROCKY DAWUNI: International music star

Rocky Dawuni is a Ghanina singersongwriter who performs his signature

“Afro Roots” music which is a mixture of reggae, Afrobeat, highlife and soul. Sat, 6/15, 7:30pm. Free. Centennial Stage,

Oats Park, 151 E. Park St., Fallon, (775) 423-1440, www.churchillarts.org.

ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE

DEAD: Black Ice Theatre Co. presents Tom Stoppard’s modern dramatic masterpiece. Thu, 6/13-Sat, 6/15, 7:30pm; Sun, 6/16, 2pm. $15-$20. Duke

Theater, Lake Tahoe Community College, 1 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, blackicetheatreco.webnode.com.

SQUAW ALPINE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: Pura

Vida performs as part of the music series at High Camp. Fri, 6/14, noon. Free. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, squawalpine.com.

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