This Week

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Scoundrels, Villains and Knaves The Reno Pops Orchestra presents this musical tribute to the world’s most notorious, mischievous and unsavory characters, including Don Juan, Taras Bulba, Darth Vader and various Disney villains. Guest soloists include violinist Nate Dimitroff and vocalists Stephen Meyer and Jennifer Gourley. Children are invited to come dressed as their favorite villain and compete for prizes. Audience applause will determine the winners. The concert begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Nightingale Concert Hall inside the Church Fine Arts Complex, 1335 N. Virginia St., at UNR. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Call 673-1234 or visit www.renopops.org.

—Kelley Lang

WindSync

The University of Nevada, Reno’s Performing Arts Series continues with a performance by the chamber music group WindSync, whose name is a nod to '90s pop group 'N Sync. The Houston-based woodwind quintet plays exclusively from memory, including elements of staging and choreography, and focuses on building connections with audiences through dynamic concert programming and charismatic stage presence. Their pop-rock sensibilities and performances respectfully breathe new life into revered old-world traditions. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, at Nightingale Concert Hall inside the Church Fine Arts Complex, 1335 N. Virginia St., at the University of Nevada, Reno. Tickets are $24 for adults, $20 for seniors, UNR faculty and staff, $12 youths and students and $5 for UNR students with ID. Call 784-4278 or visit www.unr.edu/pas.

Reno Blues Society’s MASH BASH Dance

The Reno Blues Society holds its 21st annual party with military-themed costumes and decor, live blues music, raffle prizes and a costume contest. Bands include the Rick Hammond Band, who were semi-finalists at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis earlier this year, 9belowzero and The Blues Monsters. There will also be a food drive for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Veteran’s Administration Volunteer Services (VAVS), the volunteer service for Reno’s VA Hospital. The party starts at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Ramada Reno Hotel and Casino, 1000 E. Sixth St. Tickets are $15 at the door with a discount for RBS members and veterans with ID. Visit www.renoblues.org.

NV 150: Nevada’s Wild West History in 50 Minutes

Brüka Theater presents this fast-paced romp through Nevada’s past 150 years in 50 minutes. Created by Mary Bennett, the production is a collaboration between Brüka Theater and the Carson City Ghost Walk in celebration of Nevada’s sesquicentennial. Performances are at 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 6-8, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, at Brüka Theater, 99 N. Virginia St. The production moves to Carson City on Sunday, Nov. 9, with 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows at Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Tickets are $12 general admission and $10 for students and seniors. Call Brüka at 3233221 or Brewery Arts Center at 883-1976 or visit www.bruka.org.

Life in Color: Unleash

Deemed “The World’s Largest Paint Party,” the live electronic dance music concert combines performances by some of the world’s best known DJs and EDM artists, aerial acts, stilt walkers, contortionists and fire artists and culminates in a “paint blast” that leaves audience members covered in colorful goo. The tour comes to town on Saturday, Nov. 8, and features music by The Chainsmokers, Caked Up and Futuristic Polar Bears. The party gets started at 8 p.m. at the Reno Events Center, 400 N. Center St. Tickets are $35. Call 335-8800 or visit www.lifeincolor.com.