This Week

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Reno Santa Pub CRawl

Dress as Santa Claus and grab a cup of cheer this weekend as thousands of like-minded folks brave the cold during the 14th annual pub crawl. Holiday revelers aged 21 and older can dress as Santa, an elf or other character or expression of the holiday season and enjoy drink discounts and no cover charge at more than 50 participating bars, restaurants and taverns in downtown Reno. The fun gets started at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. Later that night, all pub crawlers are invited to gather at the Reno Arch for a mass photo op. A commemorative cup and map costs $5. Proceeds from pub crawl cup sales will benefit local schools in need. Those who are underage or don’t want to bar hop can still get into the spirit by entering The Great Santa Dash at Wingfield Park at First Street and Arlington Avenue. Runners of all levels are encouraged to participate in the 5k run/ walk and wear a Christmas-themed costume. The event gets underway at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Registration is $20-$30. The event sponsors the AIY Foundation to help local schools with athletic equipment and physical education program awareness. Alternatively, you can hit the slopes in a Santa suit for the Santa Crawl Skiing Extravaganza at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, 22222 Mt. Rose Highway, on Saturday morning. Participants in costume will get a discount off an all-day lift ticket with proceeds also going toward local schools. Visit http://renosantacrawl.com. —Kelley Lang

tahoe adventuRe Film FeStival

The annual film festival highlights the best adventure sports films of the year and showcases the action sports world’s best talent. All of the films are specially selected and edited to fit the festival’s fast-paced format. The night includes special guest speakers, action photo displays, breakdancers, DJs and a few special surprises. The event begins at 7:30 pm. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at MontBleu Resort, 55 Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $20-$30. Visit www.laketahoefilmfestival.com.

holiday GinGeRbRead FeStival

Design and build a gingerbread creation and enter it in the May Arboretum Society’s seventh annual contest. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded. The event also features live holiday musical performances, arts and crafts, and free admission to the Wilbur D. May Museum. Visitors are invited to vote on their favorite creation for the People’s Choice Award. The festival takes place from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Wilbur D. May Museum at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. Admission to the festival is free, but there is a $10 registration fee per entry in the contest. Entry forms are available at the Wilbur D. May Museum or Arboretum office or online at www.maycenter.com.

maRianaRChy winteR ball

Named in memory of local music promoter Marianne Psota, the winter edition of the benefit concert features two days of live music, comedy and other entertainment. Day one features performances by Infecto Skeletons,Vague Choir, The Liver Scars, Slut Fungus, Stabby Unicorn, Weapons of Mass Creation, End of the Line, among other acts starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. Day two features performances by The Sisters Doom, Priscilla Ford, Kittenhead, Mary Jane Rocket, Reno, We Have A Problem, Max Volume Band and many others starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. Admission is a $10 suggested donation, which will benefit local artist Greg Allen. Both nights of the ball take place at Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor, 71 S. Wells Ave. Call 384-1652 or visit Jub’s Jub’s Facebook page for details.

SiaSma: a CeltiC ChRiStmaS

The Reno Irish Dance Company presents its annual holiday performance that combines Irish traditions, superstitions, music and dance. Siamsa (pronounced shimsa), means “celebration” in Gaelic. The show tells the story of a little girl named Holly who goes in search of the meaning of Christmas. Reno resident Molly Hunsberger will reprise the role of Holly, traveling and singing her way from Celtic village to village, meeting many performers along the way, including world champion Irish dancer and Tony Award winner Trent Kowalik, Nicole McKeever, principal dancer in the world tour of Riverdance, and members of the Reno Irish Dance Company, among other guest musicians and dancers. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Celebrity Showroom inside JA Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $28 for adults and $18 for children and seniors. Call 745-0820 or visit www.renoirishdanceco.org.