This Week

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US Open Of WatercrOSS

The ninth annual event features some of the world’s best watercross riders, including those from the United States, Australia, Columbia, Kuwait and Indonesia. Competitors will vie for the title of Sparks US Open of Watercross Champion. This internationally recognized event will be one of the highest paid events in the country. The action takes place on Friday through Sunday, June 27-29, at the Sparks Marina, 300 Howard St. Admission to the event is free. Visit www.prowatercross. com/sparks.

RAGECon 2014

Watch, play and/or take home a variety of board games at this convention dedicated to board games. Participants can try their hand at various board, card, role-playing and miniature tabletop games. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to teach games to new players. Prizes will be awarded at some of the gaming venues. Vendors include local game shops. The gathering takes place at Circus Circus, 500 N. Sierra St. Doors are open from noon to midnight on Friday, June 27, 8 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 28, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 29. Admission is $30 for a three-day pass with online per-registration or $40 at the door. Day passes range from $10 to $25. Call (775) 323-9238 or visit www.rage-con.com.

REno RoCkAbilly Riot

This year’s hot rod show and celebration of rockabilly music and culture moves to John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks. The event features contests, drag races, outhouse races, live music and entertainment, tattoo artists, vendors, a poker walk and the Rockabilly Beer Crawl along Victorian Avenue in downtown Sparks. Gates are open from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, June 26-27, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29. Admission is free. Beer crawl cups can be purchased for $5 at the Rose Ballroom inside the Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. Call 291-5008 or visit www.renorockabillyriot.com.

JonAthAn RiChmAn

The proto-punk legend visits Holland Project this weekend. With his group The Modern Lovers, Richman influenced countless punk rock and alt-punk bands on both sides of the Atlantic with songs such as “Pablo Picasso” and “Roadrunner.” The singer-songwriter will share the stage with Tommy Larkins, who appeared him as part of the musical duo/Greek chorus seen in the 1998 comedy film There’s Something about Mary. The show begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Call 742-1858 or visit www.hollandreno.org.

hiGh DEsERt PRAiRiE FEstivAl

This celebration of roots music, Americana, folk art and wild horses features performances by Strange on the Range, The Refiners, The Third Wheelers, Josiah Knight, Todd South, Ten Dollar Pony, Lucas Young and the Wilderness, among others. Advocates and rescue groups for Nevada’s wild horses will be in attendance. A percentage of all profits will go towards the protection of wild horses. Tickets are $15 in advance for one day and $20 at the gate and $28 in advance for a two-day festival ticket and $40 at the gate. The show takes place on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., and Sunday, June 29, from noon until 6 p.m. at Baldini’s Sports Casino, 865 Rock Blvd., Sparks. Call (415) 640-0389 or visit www.facebook.com/ events/292174850943503.

A miDsummER niGht’s DREAm

Merry War Theatre Group presents this modern retelling of Shakespeare’s magical comedy, which follows the events surrounding the marriage of Duke Theseus, the misadventures of two sets of lovers lost in the forest along with a band of homespun, blue collar actors and the fairies that torment them all for some good-natured fun. The free performance begins at 6:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday, June 27-29 at The Lear Theater, 528 W. First St. Call 848-9892 or visit www.merrywar.com. —Kelley Lang