This Week

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Shakespeare’s romantic comedy As You Like It, with performances taking place Tuesday through Sunday, July 11-Aug. 24. The festival also features concerts, dance shows and other entertainment, including Sierra Nevada Ballet’s

Swan Lake at the Lake and Tahoe Players’ production of Sweeney Todd, among other events, on Monday evenings. The shows begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Warren Edward Stage at Sand Harbor State Park, 2005 Highway 28, Incline Village. Tickets range from $15 to $200. Call (800) 7477467 or visit http://laketahoeshakespeare.com.

—Kelley Lang

River Lights: A World Dance and Art Festival

The Artown event will feature performances by the Reno World Dance Collective and guest performances by other local dance troupes and movement artists on Friday, July 11, at the River School Farm, 777 White Fir St. Latin/rock /R&B band Drinking with Clowns will kick off the show at 7 p.m., followed by dance performances at 8 p.m. San Francisco-based tribal belly dance group Gold Star Dance Company headlines the event. The market opens at 6 p.m. featuring goods by vendors and local artists. Food and drink items will also be available for purchase. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the event. Call 747-2222 or visit www. riverschoolfarm.org.

Reno Pirate Crawl

Avast, me hearties! Adventure awaits ye at the fifth annual pirate-theme pub crawl on Saturday, July 12. Dress up as a buccaneer, pirate wench or other raider of the high seas and enjoy $2 and $3 drink specials and no cover charge at 20 participating bars in downtown Reno. The evening also includes costume contests and a scavenger hunt. Purchase your $5 commemorative cup and map to participating venues at Junkee Clothing Exchange, 960 S. Virginia St. The fun gets underway at 8 p.m. starting at the Harrah’s Reno Plaza, 219 N. Center St. Call 342-9565 or visit http://piratecrawl.com.

Wearing History Exhibit: One Hundred Years of Fashion in Nevada

The Great Basin Costume Society presents its Wearing History Exhibit, featuring costumes and accessories spanning from 1864 to 1964. The GBCS is a local group of historical costuming enthusiasts who attend socials, dances, events, reenactments and tours. There will be an opening reception at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11, at A an Art Gallery, 40 E. Fourth St., located in the north building of the old RTC bus depot, across from the National Bowling Stadium. The exhibit is an official NV 150 Sesquicentennial event and runs through July 22. Call 223-8396.

Celebrating 150 years of Nevada History and Heritage Series: Sourdough Slim & Robert Armstrong

Sparks Museum’s event series continues with a performance by the western music and storytelling duo, who will celebrate Nevada’s sesquicentennial birthday with songs and tales from Nevada. The history and songs of the pioneer days in Nevada are intertwined with old-time harmony singing, yodeling and sounds of the musical saw. The show begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 11, at the Sparks Heritage Museum, 814 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Admission is $12-$15. Call 355-1144 or visit www.sparksmuseum.org or https://www.nevada150.org.

Revolution on the River

Lovers of French food and culture are invited to enjoy a picnic along the banks of the Truckee River during this Artown event. French-themed picnic baskets for two stocked with locally sourced, artisan food and drink plus utensils are available for pre-order and pick up on event day for $75. If you’d rather pack your own meal, you’re welcome to bring your own picnic. The free event will also feature strolling models in period costume, plein air painters, live music, local vendors and a “Let Them Eat Cake!” cake-decorating contest. The event begins at noon on Sunday, July 13, at Lunsford Park, 727 Riverside Drive, between Riverside Drive and Washington Street. Call 746-3299 or visit http://j.mp/revolutionontheriver.