This Week

Reno Zombie CRawl The undead are ready to party in downtown Reno once again for one of the largest zombie-themed bar crawls in the nation. More than 50 different bars will offer drink specials, costume contests, and no cover charge to all creatures of the night age 21 and older who are carrying a pub crawl commemorative cup. The crawl begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, at several start locations in Downtown, Midtown and along 4th Street. Before the crawl, head to the Reno Arch to participate in the flash mob-style Thriller Dance Under the Arch at 7 p.m. You can purchase $5 commemorative cups and maps at Junkee Clothing Exchange, 960 S. Virginia St., The Melting Pot World Emporium, 1049 S. Virginia St., and other locations in Reno, Sparks and Carson City. Call 342-9565 or visit http://renozombiecrawl.com.—Kelley Lang

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weekly PIcks

Fall Dan C e Festival

The University of Nevada, Reno Department of Theater and Dance presents its fall dance showcase with a new format. Faculty and student choreographers will present site-specific dance works to be performed in two different on-campus locations, bringing performance off the stage and into the architecture of everyday life. Audiences will meet at a designated building and will “tour” the space, viewing performances in different environments which will allow them to see familiar and cherished campus environments in a new light. Admission is free. Performances are at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, at UNR, 1664 N. Virginia St. Call 784-4278 or visit www.unr. edu/arts/calendar.

sna FU Con

The fifth annual anime convention features a gaming department, artists, panels, events, contests and more. The gathering takes place Friday through Sunday, Oct. 24-26, at the Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St. Weekend passes are $40 at the door. Day badges are $20. Visit http:// snafucon.com.

Ca R son C Reepy Film Festival

Teams who entered a one-week film and costume competition for this festival will present their final products this Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511. W. King St., Carson City. The judged screening begins at 6 p.m., followed by the costume contest and awards ceremony. Some of the films will be shown on public access television. Admission is $5. Call 883-1976 or visit www.breweryarts.org.

pU mpkin paloo Za

Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living presents its annual pumpkin celebration featuring a Pumpkin Derby, children’s costume parade, storytelling, carnival-style games, pie-eating, pumpkin seed-spitting, marshmallow-shooting and mummywrapping contests, live music and more. The fun takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, along Victorian Avenue in downtown Sparks. Admission is free. Call 353-3599 or visit www.pumpkinpalooza.org.