This Week

May Arboretum Society Annual Plant Sale

Shop for unique plants, hard-to-find varieties and native plants selected to grow in our climate zone, including sun and shade perennials, plants that attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and plants that have low water requirements. Horticulturists and members of the May Arboretum Society will be on hand to offer growing tips. The sale takes place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 30, and continues from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5, at the Ranch House at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. Call 785-4153 or visit www.mayarboretumsociety.org. —Kelley Lang

Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl

Listen to readings of fiction, non-fiction and poetry and watch a performance by The Utility Players at venues in midtown Reno, including Liberty Fine Art Gallery, the Lake Mansion, Pignic Pub & Patio, St. James Infirmary and 1864 Tavern. The event begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave. All events are free and open to the public, although the bar venues are only open those age 21 and older. Call 784-6587 or visit www.nevadahumanities.org.

Spring Fever Revival

Get a glimpse of what’s to come later this summer during Hot August Nights’ spring classic car show. Hot rods, classic cars and muscle cars will line the streets of downtown Reno, along with food, beverage and vendor booths, outdoor stages with live bands, a show & shine and other attractions. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31, along Virginia Street in downtown Reno. Call 356-1956 or visit www.hotaugustnights.net.

Valhalla Renaissance Faire

Pull on your tights, adjust your codpiece and make haste to the 23rd annual festival. The fair features costumed performers, live music and entertainment, jousting sessions and full armored combat between knights, demonstrations in archery, javelin throws and fencing, arts and crafts, and a merchants area for shopping for that must-have Renaissance garment. The first weekend is geared toward younger audiences with a variety of shows, storytelling, costume contests, music and magic. The second weekend features a pirate and barbarian hordes theme. Visitors can participate in scavenger hunts, costume contests and “Talk Like a Pirate” competitions. Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 and June 6, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 31 and June 7, at Camp Richardson Resort, 1900 Jameson Road, South Lake Tahoe. $Tickets are $18 for adults, $13 for seniors, military, and children ages 13-17, $8 for children 6-12. Admission is free for children under age 6. You can park at the lot across from the fair, but it will cost $5 and the lot fills up quickly. Another option is to park at the casinos at Stateline and take a free shuttle bus to the fair. The bus will run from 9:30 a.m. through 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, both weekends. Visit www.valhallafaire.com.

Reno Mini Maker Faire

The second annual fair showcases the invention, creativity and resourcefulness of local makers who range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers of all ages and backgrounds. Makers will show what they are making and share what they are learning. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the University of Nevada, Reno Innovation Center, 450 Sinclair St., The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, 490 S. Center St., and the Southside School, 190 E. Liberty St. Tickets are $8. Visit http://makerfairereno.com.