This Week

holi FestiVal oF colors

Immerse yourself in the colors, sounds and happy vibes of the ancient Hindu festival. The holiday is known as the “festival of colors” and the “festival of love,” and is typically held in spring. The local celebration will feature mantra bands, DJs, interactive dance, yoga, food, color throws, hugs and other expressions of goodwill. The fest begins at noon on Saturday, July 18, at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. Admission is $5 for adults and free for kids age 12 and younger. Visit www.festivalofcolorsusa.com. —Kelley Lang

Wanderlust squaW Valley

The annual festival in the mountains brings together the world’s best yoga instructors, live musical acts and renowned chefs. Musical headliners include Michael Franti, Thievery Corporation, Rob Garza, Trevor Hall, My Brightest Diamond, Trevor Exter, High & Mighty Brass Band, Buster Blue, Swells, MC Yogi, DJ Seriousblack and DJ Drez, among other bands and DJs. Yoga instructors and speakers include Sri Dharma Mittra, Shiva Rea, Ana Forrest, Rod Stryker, Seane Corn and Danni Gutierrez, among many others. The four-day event kicks off on Thursday, July 16, and runs through Sunday, July 19, at Squaw Valley Resort, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, and the Village at Squaw, 1750 Village East Road, Olympic Valley, Calif. Tickets range from $25 for some individual shows to $525 for a four-day festival pass. Visit http://wanderlust.com/festivals/squaw-valley.

discoVer dickerson: BetWeen the riVer and the rails

Explore the fusion of art, commercial and residential buildings, and nature preserve that make up Dickerson Road. Artists and businesses will show the public what they have to offer with an open house on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be a pottery wheel, blacksmithing and spray-can art demonstrations, live music, performance art, yoga, kids’ art projects, food trucks and more at various sites along Dickerson Road, which is at the west end of Second Street. Admission is free. Call 250-1278 or visit http://artspotreno.com/ discover-dickerson.

superhero craWl

Dress as your favorite superhero, villain or made-up character during the ninth annual bar crawl. Participants age 21 and older can enjoy beer or drink specials and no cover to more than 20 bars, restaurants and clubs in downtown Reno with purchase of a $5 commemorative cup and map. There will also be costume contests with prizes, and a Superhero Photo Booth. The crawl begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, at the Harrah’s Reno Plaza, 219 N. Center St. Call 342-9565 and http://crawlreno.com/event/superhero.

Family FestiVal: alice in Wonderland

The Artown series continues with a theatrical performance based on Lewis Carroll’s whimsical stories about a curious young girl named Alice who goes on an enchanted journey of self-discovery with challenges, choices and happy conclusions. The free show begins at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 20, at Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St. Come early for crafts, games, face painting and more from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call 322-1538 or visit www.renoisartown.com.