This Week

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the inaugural festival celebrates all things creative, including music, visual art, cooking, poetry, theater, dance, storytelling and literature. there will be a variety of entertainment, food and vendors. Free events include author readings, panel discussions, book sales and signings, storytelling, an “unplugged” battle of the bands, cooking demonstrations, a children’s craft tent and a swap meet. ticketed events include the gCCbF great poetry Slam and two performances of theatreWorks of northern nevada’s production of Flirting with the Monster, based on ellen Hopkins’ novel Crank. the event takes place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, at Mills park, 1111 e. William St., Carson City. Call 384-2290 or visit http://carsoncitylitfest.org. Street Vibration S Spring r ally

the fifth annual motorcycle rally is the condensed version of Street Vibrations’ larger event in September. the festivities include live entertainment, bike games, competition ride-in shows, poker runs and walks, more than 80 vendors and Vip parties for participants. adrenalin, the Jason King band, blues Monsters, lucky tongue band, boogie Daddies and Valentine rodeo are among the musical acts who will perform on outdoor stages at the Silver legacy, Harrah’s plaza, the eldorado and Circus Circus in downtown reno during the three-day celebration. the rally kicks off on Friday, June 6, and runs through Sunday, June 8. Virginia City and Carson City will welcome riders participating in the poker run on Saturday, June 7. Chester’s reno Harley-Davidson will host open houses and special promotions throughout the weekend. Motorcycle riders pay a $40 fee to participate in a poker run, bike competitions and games, attend Vip parties, among other perks. admission is free to public events. Call 329-7469 or visit www.roadshowsreno.com.

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the Sands regency’s 16th annual festival offers a variety of european cuisine and beer, a craft fair and live music by Familiar looking Strangers, the gruber Family band and Whiskey and Stitches. Celtic rock band young Dubliners will hit the stage at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7. Festival hours are from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, in the parking lot of the Sands regency, 345 n. arlington ave. admission is free. Funds raised during the weekend event benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Call 348-2200 or visit http://sandsregency.com.

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Holland project partners with Crush Hair Studio for an album-inspired fashion show. artists, designers and other creative types will show off original looks inspired by album covers from classic rock bands such as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, pink Floyd and black Sabbath to more contemporary acts such as arcade Fire, Future islands, Jay-Z and Kanye West. the show begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at the Holland project, 140 Vesta St. tickets are $10. Call 742-1858 or visit www.hollandreno.org.

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animal ark’s wolves Maddie, Monty and reyna are the stars of this event. With luck, the wildlife sanctuary’s coyotes will also join in the chorus. Visitors are encouraged to participate in the howl with prizes to be awarded to the best human howlers. this event is recommended for visitors age 6 and older. the presentation begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at animal ark, 1265 Deerlodge road, located about 12 miles from exit 78 off Highway 395 north. tickets are $15 for adults, $13.50 for seniors and $12 children ages 6-12. Call (775) 970-3111 or visit www.animalark.org.

—Kelley Lang