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Events

39 NORTH MARKETPLACE: The street fair

showcases the best in art and crafts and highlights produce, health and wellness and specialty food vendors. The event also features cooking demos, food/health tutorials and the Kids Connect Zone. Th, 4-9pm through 7/30; Th, 4-9pm through 8/20. Opens 8/13. Free.

Victorian Square, 14th Street and

Pyramid Way along Victorian Ave. in

Sparks; www.39northdowntown.com. ADVENTURE SPORTS WEEK: Come challenge

yourself in one of many competitive events around Lake Tahoe, including trail running, mountain biking, triathlon, stand-up paddle boarding and swimming. Then relax in the evening while exploring North Lake

Tahoe’s communities and mountain villages. Catch a live concert by the lake, or bring the whole family out for a movie on the beach. M-Su through 6/28.

Opens 6/19. Prices vary. Call or visit website for details, (530) 546-1019, http://adventuresportsweektahoe.com. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION THE LONGEST DAY:

Held annually on the summer solstice, the duration of this sunrise-to-sunset event symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with Alzheimer’s disease. Teams are encouraged to create their own experience as they raise funds and participate in an activity they love to honor someone facing the disease. Su, 6/21. Downtown Reno,

West And Second Streets; (916) 2882204; http://act.alz.org/site/

TR?fr_id=6650&pg=entry. COOL CAR, TRUCK, AND MOTORCYCLE CRUISE:

The weekly cruise is open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles and includes a drawing for gas money, prizes and more. The event will be cancelled in inclement weather. F, 8pm through 10/2.

Heavenly Village, 1001 Heavenly Village

Way in South Lake Tahoe; (530) 541-7300; www.goodsamsaferide.com. DOWNTOWN SPARKS TOUR: Learn about the

history of the Rail City with a one-hour guided walking tour of Victorian Square and Downtown Sparks. This interactive tour is designed to show how this area has transformed itself from a railroad hub, to a vibrant commercial district, to a rundown urban area and finally to a successful redevelopment area that has changed the image and future of the city. The tour includes 17 buildings and sites that have played an important role in the history and development of Sparks and Nevada. Tour guide: Scott Carey. Reservations required. Sa, 6/20, 9-10:30am. $10, free

for Historic Reno Preservation Society members. Sparks Heritage Museum, 814

Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 747-4478, www.historicreno.org. FEED THE CAMEL: The family-friend event features mobile food purveyors, libations and arts. W, 5-8pm through 9/30.

www.facebook.com/pages/Feed-TheCamel/256832417824677?fref=ts.

GREAT ELDORADO BBQ, BREWS AND BLUES FES-

TIVAL: The 20th annual festival features live entertainment, barbecue food and beer from more than 40 breweries from around the world. Smash Mouth and Toad the Wet Sprocket headline this year’s festival, which will also feature performances by Tonic, Blues Monsters, Blu, Whiskey Haulers Blues Band, Maxx Cabello Jr., Shane Dwight, Jason King Band, Rick Hammond Blues Band and Buddy Emmer Blues Band. F, 6/19, 1-8pm; Sa, 6/20, 11am-8pm. Free

admission, $30-$60 for beer/food tasting wristbands. Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., (775) 786-5700, www.eldoradoreno.com/ reno-events/Great-Eldorado-BBQBrews-and-Blues-Festival.

HISTORIC TRUCKEE RIVER WALK: A relaxing

stroll along the Truckee River from the

McKinley Arts and Cultural Center to the Lear Theater reveals eclectic architecture grounded by rich political histories and spiced with colorful anecdotes. Reservations required. Tu, 6/23, 6-7:30pm. $10, free for HRPS members.

McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925

Riverside Drive, (775) 747-4478, www.historicreno.org. RAIL CITY FARMERS’ MARKET: The boutique

market will offer fresh produce and products from local farms and food purveyors, including Snyder Family

Farms, Workman Farms, Sand Hill

Dairy, the Bakery Gallery and Mitchell

Pickle Packing Company. Su, 10am-2pm through 9/27. Free admission. Rail City

Garden Center, 1720 Brierley Way,

Sparks, (775) 355-1551, www.railcitygardencenter.com. RENO RENDEZVOUS: The motorcycle expo features a trade show, demos, live entertainment, stunt shows and more.

The event is open to all motorcycles.

Th-Sa through 6/20. $75-$139. Grand

Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., (800) 843-9460, http://renorendezvous.org. RENO ROCKABILLY RIOT: The celebration of

hot rods, drag racing and rockabilly culture features drag races, contests, tattoo shows, burlesque show and live music on outdoor stages in downtown Reno. Th-Su through 6/28. Opens 6/25.

Free admission for most events.

Downtown Reno, Virginia St., (775) 2915008, http://renorockabillyriot.com. RENO STREET FOOD: PARTY IN THE PARK: The

gourmet street food event features more than 25 gourmet food, craft desserts, beer, wine and mixed drinks vendors and live music weekly through Oct. 2. F, 5-9pm through 10/2. Free

admission. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild

Drive, (805) 795-0539. RIVERWALK DISTRICT WINE WALK: Visit any

Riverwalk District Merchant on Wine Walk day to get a map of participating merchants. Go to the participating merchant of your choice, and, with a valid photo ID, receive a wine glass and an ID bracelet that allows you to sample wine at any participating merchant. Every month offers a different theme and part of all proceeds are donated to a local charity. Third Sa of every month, 2-5pm. $20. Downtown

Reno along the Riverwalk, (775) 825-9255; www.renoriver.org. RUFF COUTURE: Canine Rehabilitation

Center and Sanctuary holds its second annual fundraiser, carnival and doggie fashion show. All of the proceeds will support The Canine Rehabilitation

Center and Sanctuary’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate and place at-risk dogs in permanent homes. Sa, 6/20, 10am-2pm. Free. Canine Rehabilitation

Center and Sanctuary, 555 U.S. Highway 395, North Old Cattlemans steakhouse in Washoe Valley; (775) 336-0285; www.crcsgiveslife.org. SANDS FARMERS’ MARKET: Eighty vendors

under a 10,000-square foot tent will sell fresh produce and more. Bring the kids to join the fun and activities in the Kids Zone. Live bands perform every week. Th, 4-9pm through 8/27. Free. Sands

Regency Casino Hotel, 345 N. Arlington Ave.; (775) 348-2295; www.shirleys farmersmarkets.com.

SOLSTICE FESTIVAL TAHOE CITY: The event

features a farmers’ market, classic car show, wine walk, a concert and other entertainment. 6/19-6/21. 500 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, (530) 583-3348; www.visittahoecity.org/eventitems/tahoe-city-solstice-festival-june -18-21.

STEWART FATHER’S DAY POWWOW: The Father’s

Day weekend event and celebration of Native American culture features more than 100 dancers, 30 native artisans and crafts vendors and food, including Indian tacos. The powwow aims to generate support and funding for the establishment of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center. F, 6/19, 7-10pm; Sa, 6/20, 1-5 & 7-11pm; Su, 6/21, 12-4pm. Free.

Stewart Indian School, 5500 Snyder Ave. in Carson City; (775) 687-8333; www.stewartindianschool.com.

TANNERS MARKETPLACE ANTIQUES CRAFTS

SHOW: Local small businesses will sell their handmade crafts, antiques and collectibles. F, 6/19, 10am-5pm; Sa, 6/20, 10am-5pm; Su, 6/21, 11am-4pm. Free

admission. Great Western

Marketplace, 4855 Summit Ridge Drive, (775) 741-9524, http://tannersreno.com. TASTE OF THE COMSTOCK: The food tasting

tour features stops at more than 20 Virginia City restaurants. Check in at the Taste of the Comstock booth next to the Bucket of Blood Saloon. Sa, 6/20, 11am-4pm; Sa, 8/29, 11am-4pm. $20.

Downtown Virginia City, C St. in Virginia

City, (775) 847-7500, www.visitvirginia citynv.com. VALHALLA ART, MUSIC AND THEATRE FESTIVAL:

The 34th annual festival celebrates music, theater and the visual arts with concerts, exhibits, events and activities that continue throughout August. The events occur in the Boathouse Theatre, The Valhalla Grand Hall and the Grand lawn. M-Su through 8/26. Prices vary. Tallac Historic Site, 1 Valhalla Road, Highway 89 in South Lake Tahoe; (530) 541-4975; http://valhallatahoe.com.

All Ages

ANIMAL ARK DASH FOR DADS CHEETAH CHASE:

Watch the fastest land animal reaching top speeds of 60 mph, completely off leash, on the Animal Ark’s cheetah field.

Reservations required due to limited seating. Children must be 8 years or older to participate. Su, 6/21, 6pm. $40 adults, $35 seniors age 62+, $30 children ages 8-16. Animal Ark Wildlife

Sanctuary and Nature Center, 1265

Deerlodge Road nearest cross street is

Red Rock Road, (775) 970-3431, www.animalark.org. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIMES: Staff mem-

bers and guest readers tell stories to children. Sa, 10am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 5555 S. Virginia St., (775) 8268882.

GALENA TODDLERS: Galena Creek Visitor

Center offers this fun, educational presentation and craft session for children ages 2-5 every third Thursday of the month. Third Th of every month, 10-

11am. $5 suggested donation. Galena

Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose

Highway, (775) 849-4948, www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org. GIRLS SUMMER CAMP: Girl Scouts of the

Sierra Nevada offers an overnight summer camp at Camp Wasiu II in

Sierra City, California, and a summer day camp in Reno open to all girls.

Financial aid is available for all camp programs and bus transportation is available to/from the overnight camp.

One-week overnight sessions at Camp

Wasiu II run June 21–July 21. One-week summer day camp sessions run July 27–31 and Aug. 3–7. 6/21-8/7. $160 (day camp)-$725 (sleep over camp). Girl

Scouts of the Sierra Nevada, 605

Washington St., (775) 322-0642 ext. 1202, www.gssn.org/en/camp/explorecamp/camp-guide.html. RAPTOR ADVENTURES: Get up close and personal as hawks, falcons and owls demonstrate the amazing skills of raptors in this educational presentation by falconers Jim and Kathleen Tigan. Su, 6/21, 4:15-5:15pm. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $6.50 children ages 3-12, free for children age 2 and younger. Animal Ark

Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center, 1265 Deerlodge Road. nearest cross street is Red Rock Road, (775) 970-3111.

Art

A AN ART GALLERY: Reno ARTlaws. See the

artwork of established and thriving artists with a unique style of creativity and expression. The show runs the entire month of June. Private tours are available. M-Su, 12-4pm through 6/30.

Free. Contact Luke (775) 737-9399,

Luke@aanart.com, www.aanart.com for details on this exhibit. 40 E. Fourth

St., (775) 737-9399. ARTISTS CO-OP OF RENO GALLERY: Cowboy at

the Co-op. The Artists Co-op salutes the Reno Rodeo and celebrates Western art. Work by guest artist Kaleigh

Surber will also be on display. M-Su, 11am-4pm through 6/30. Free. 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896, www.artistsco-opgalleryreno.com. ARTSPACE, WEST STREET MARKET: Flo Oy

Wong at Artspace Reception. Influenced by the contemporary artists, Flo Oy

Wong makes art that speaks of personal, family, community, cultural and historical stories. In acknowledgement of her identity as an American of

Chinese descent, Flo Oy Wong frequently uses Chinese and English text in her work. This exhibition at Artspace will share artwork from several bodies of work. Through 6/27, 4-8pm. Free. 144

West St.; (775) 784-6658. HOLLAND PROJECT GALLERY: A Tender Spark.

This exhibit features local artist Lisa Kurt’s most recent paintings which lead the viewer on mini narratives exploring human fascination with nature—particularly animals and animal-like creatures—while also conveying mythologies, dreams and childhood memory. Tu-F, 3-6pm through

6/26. Free. Contact Alisha Funkhouser (775) 742-1858, alisha@hollandreno.org, www.hollandreno.org/event/a-tenderspark for details on this exhibit. 140

Vesta St., (775) 742-1858, www.hollandreno.org. HOLLAND PROJECT MICRO GALLERY AT BIBO

COFFEE CO.: The Swarm, Using collage and mixed media, Erin Wohletz creates eye-catching pieces that focus on her confusion with death and gender. The opening reception will be held Friday,

June 12, from 6pm-8pm. M-Su through 7/3. Free. Contact Summer Orr & Lupe

Reyes (775) 742-1858, intern@hollandreno.org, www.hollandreno.org /portfolio/micro-gallery for details on this exhibit. 945 Record St., 348-8087. JOT TRAVIS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA,

RENO: I Am My Brother’s Keeper, Yad

Vashem’s new exhibition pays tribute to the courageous deeds of the Righteous Among the Nations and to the resilience and determination of those who survived the Holocaust. The exhibition makes use of state-of-theart multimedia productions to bring the actual voices of both the rescuers and those who were rescued to the audience, reflecting upon their moral choices and engaging the audience to contemplate how spontaneous, intuitive decisions can make a difference and save lives. Through 8/15, 4-8pm.

Free. 900 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6837. MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Ethereal

Luminescence: J. Michael Orr. McKinley

Arts and Culture Center hosts luminescent paintings by J. Michael Orr.

Ethereal Luminescencecombines the iridescent and striking nature of sunsets with spiritual influence. By using mixed media acrylics the artist creates work that comes alive with glowing vibrant colors that shimmer with light.

M-F, 8am-5pm through 6/26. Free.

Contact Nate Clark (775) 334-6264, clarkn@reno.gov, www.reno.gov/government/departments/parks-recreatio n-community-services/artsculture/city-art-galleries/mckinley-gall ery-east-and-west for details on this exhibit. 925 Riverside Drive, 334-2417. METRO GALLERY AT RENO CITY HALL:

Symbiosis: Anneliese Vobis, Metro

Gallery in City Hall hosts installation artist Anneliese Vobis. Symbiosis explores the interrelation of organisms in the ecosystem and natural environment using mixed media materials that include plastic, felt, fabric and recycled paper. This installation uses artificial materials to construct natural shapes that resist an environment of artificiality while exploring the deep and mysterious nature of life. M-F, Su, 9am5pm through 6/26. Free. Contact Nate

Clark (775) 334-6264, clarkn@reno.gov, www.reno.gov/government/cityhall/metro-gallery for details on this exhibit. 1 E. First St.; (775) 334-2417. SHEPPARD CONTEMPORARY GALLERY, CHURCH

FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA,

RENO: Tehching Hsieh: One Year

Performance, This artwork nurtures the beginnings of meaningful conversations about spirituality, meaning, labor, daily life and the creative spirit. Through 6/21, 12-4pm. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St.; (775) 784-6658. STREMMEL GALLERY: My Montana. The show

features works by Montana artists

Jerry Iverson and Gordon McConnell.

The opening reception is from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm, Thursday, May 21. M-Sa through 6/30. Free. 1400 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-0558, www.stremmelgallery.com. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF

NORTHERN NEVADA: Bryce Chisholm—

Liberty for All. Chisholm’s work portrays themes of justice and peace. M-Su, 11am-1pm through 6/21. Free.

Contact Julie Sulahria (775) 851-7518, ksrasra@peoplepc.com, for details on this exhibit. 780 Del Monte Lane, (775) 851-7100, www.uufnn.org. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Reflections on

Pyramid Lake. An exhibit put on by the University of Nevada Reno’s Special Collections showcasing historic, artistic, scientific, native and natural visions. M-F through 9/15. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-1110, www.unr.edu.

Call for Artists

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Reno’s Poet

Laureate Gailmarie Pahmeier is accepting submissions for the Reno Community Poem Project. To participate in this ongoing poem about the city, send up to four lines of original work that address something you have observed in Reno. Each submission should begin with “Today in Reno …” and include a specific, concrete observation, one that includes sensory details. Your submissions will be edited by the poet laureate and compiled into an evolving poem about the community. M-Su. For info, contact http://renopoetllaureate@reno.gov.

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Dork matter

I’m just out of a bad relationship and ready to start dating. I recently met a guy I liked at the mall. There was definitely a physical attraction, and we had a lot in common, but not an hour after we met, he sent me a text that said, “Miss you already.” That set off red flags for me. Sweet or creepy? I’m on the fence. He’s looking forward to watching you sleep—from the third-floor apartment across the way, with a set of highpowered binoculars.

Then again, it’s possible that socially, he’s kind of a mouth-breather. Socially clueless guys will sometimes dig around in the “Chicks Love This Stuff” bin, pull out some romantic-sounding line and lay it on a woman, hoping it’ll stick. They don’t get that prematurely expressed affection can creep women out. Sure, his “Miss you already”—or one of its cousins, “I loved you before I even knew you!”—sounds like a sweet sentiment. But using it before real feeling has time to develop can suggest that one’s underlying motivation is not “Can’t wait to take you to Paris” but maybe “Can’t wait to keep you in a crate under my bed.”

That’s probably where your intuition is taking you. Intuitions—gut feelings—are judgments we arrive at without conscious reasoning. But they don’t come out of nowhere. Your brain compares input from your current environment with prior situations (from your past and your evolutionary past), looking for patterns that suggest danger is afoot. The thing is, these alerts are often wrong. But that actually isn’t a bad thing. Evolutionary psychologists Martie Haselton and David Buss find that we seem to have evolved to make the less costly error—like your erring on the side of red-flagging a guy because it’s less costly for you to end up home alone on a Saturday night than to end up crated or dead.

Should you override your weirdo-dar? It can feel unfair to write somebody off on the basis of one yicky remark. But if you’re going to take a risk, it should be an informed risk, meaning that you use information about past behavior (which you’re rather short on) to predict the likelihood a situation will go south. You also factor in your ability to deal if it does. Like if he turns stalker, will you be all, “Not gonna make it through the armed guards and the moat around my house” or “My neighbors in 4B would cheerfully buzz in Charles Manson”?

On the other side of informed risk is “Cross my fingers and hope it turns out OK,” which, given the level of information you have, is pretty much where you are now. However, the reality is that sometimes throwing caution to the wind makes sense, like if the guy in question seems to be the last man on Earth or your last shot before eternal spinsterhood. If this is the case, it would probably be prudent to pair your high hopes with a bedside Taser, on the off chance Mr. Right turns out to be Mr. Right Outside In Your Bushes.

Break room with a view

I’m dating my co-worker, and this is kind of embarrassing, but I’ve hooked up with two other guys at our company. These encounters happened awhile back, and they were meaningless. My concern is that one of these guys will get wind of the fact that I am seeing and really like this guy, and they’ll tell him, and he’ll be put off. He knows I used to be pretty wild and said he didn’t want to know the specifics, but he also didn’t know that they involve our co-workers. Should I warn him? To be human is to engage in episodes of poor judgment: drop-crotch pants … cornrows on a white person … vajazzling (adhering sparkly gemstones to a part of your body that nobody looks at and grumbles, “Gosh, if only it weren’t so plain”). Likewise, though life partners sometimes start as co-workers, it’s generally best to score hookup partners from the larger population pool—men whom you might occasionally run into at the grocery store, as opposed to every 45 minutes in the coffee room.

However, what’s done is done, and what your new beau wants to hear about it is none of it. And sure, there’s a chance that one or both of these guys will spill, but there’s also a chance that neither will. If it comes out, deal with it as needed. Otherwise, what he doesn’t quite know won’t, well … let’s just say the abstract idea that you were wild is different from his having mug shots in his head of the specific co-workers who’ve ignored the tattoo on your pelvic bone: “Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Enter Here.” Ω

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