Music, Events & Festivals Guide | 2024 Spring Edtition

FESTIVALS & FRIVOLITIES

Tōst

Until April 6 | Northstar | Truckee

Northstar offers a unique bubbly experience at Tōst. Ski up and enjoy a free glass of bubbly or apple cider on the mountain every Friday to Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Just down East Ridge run off the top of Comstock lift. First-come, first-served basis. | northstarcalifornia.com

S’more Fun

Until April 14 | Village at Northstar | Truckee

Enjoy all the s’mores your heart desires every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Village Overlook. | northstarcalifornia.com

Family Game Night

March 29 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

Join a family game night starting at 6 p.m. Activities will include an indoor family obstacle course, rock-paper-scissor tournament, minute-to-win-it challenges and more. | ntpud.org

Heavenly Pride Day

March 30 | Heavenly | South Shore

Join the fun at Pride Day at Tamarack Lodge from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a guided ski/ride, lunch, parade, live music, movie premiere of “People Like Us,” panel discussion and poetry. | skiheavenly.com

Banff Mountain Film Festival

April 5-7 | Yuba Theatre | Downieville

Banff Mountain Film Festival is an international film competition and annual presentation of films and documentaries about mountain culture, sports, environment and adventure and exploration. | sierracountyartscouncil.org

Dummy Downhill

April 7 | Tahoe Donner Downhill | Truckee

Join the annual end-of-season bash with the Dummy Downhill at 4:15 p.m. Join the fun and enter a dummy in the competition. This year’s theme is superheroes. | diamondpeak.com

“Hot Dog” 40th anniversary

April 12 | Olympic Valley Events Center

Join the movie’s 40th anniversary celebration and screening with the cast of characters that helped create one of the best ski movies ever. Rudy, Squirrel, Kendo, Slasher, Banana Pants, Heinz, Deter and stunt skiers galore will partake in a panel discussion/Q&A. Costumes encouraged. | palisadestahoe.com

Dummy Downhill

April 13 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

Join the fun at the annual Dummy Downhill. Participants build a dummy on skis (or a snowboard) that gets launched off a jump on Show-Off while spectators cheer them on from the Base Lodge Deck. | diamondpeak.com

Restaurant Week

April 15-21 | Incline Village & Crystal Bay venues

IVCBA presents the inaugural Incline Village Crystal Bay Restaurant Week to highlight local restaurants, cafes and food vendors with special fixed-price menus. Visit website for participating eateries and specials. | ivcba.org/ivcb-restaurantweek

Tahoe Tattoo Show

April 19-21 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Featuring 160 tattoo artists, vendors, tattoo contests, live entertainment and more. | tahoe.tattoo

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day

April 20 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

This festival is a volunteer-run, nonprofit event to recognize, celebrate and promote the region’s unique beauty from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with educational booths, Kids Learning and Activity Area, entertainment, live music, Trashion show, Wild Child film showing and more. | palisadestahoe.com

Seeds, Sips & Songs

April 20 | RMU | Truckee

Slow Food Lake Tahoe hosts a free family-friendly event from 2 to 5 p.m. with veggie seed giveaways, kids’ activities and songs from Tahoe Truckee School of Music. | RSVP slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Crystal Cabaret

April 25 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev.

Tahoe Family Solutions presents Crystal Cabaret: Noir Et Blanc, dress in black and white for a night of entertainment, dancing and dinner. | tahoefamily.org

An Evening in Hollywood

April 26 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

Sierra Community House hosts its annual family dance with the theme: An Evening in Hollywood. Children and their role models can get dressed up, walk the red carpet, learn dance routines and enjoy other activities. | sierracommunityhouse.org

South Lake Tahoe Earth Day

April 27 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe

Earth Day recognizes, celebrates and promotes the region’s unique beauty while educating the public about local environmental issues. | southtahoeearthday.org

Taholistic Wellness Experience

April 27-28 | Edgewood Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Enjoy a transformative wellness experience nestled on the shores of Lake Tahoe. This immersive experience, designed for all levels, promises to nourish the mind, body and spirit through a curated blend of movement, health exploration and inspiration. | edgewoodtahoe.com

TRUCKEE THURSDAYS

Spring Fling

May 4 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev.

This handcrafted holiday fair will have more than 35 local artists, crafters and small businesses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Handcrafted Holiday Faire on Facebook

Cinco de Mayo

May 5 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Enjoy festivities from 4 to 7 p.m. with the David Perez Band playing, along with margarita and taco specials offered in locations throughout the village. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Kiwanis Wine Tasting

May 5 | Sunnyside Restaurant

Kiwanis North Lake Tahoe holds its annual event with wine tastings and appetizers from noon to 2:30 p.m. along with an online auction to benefit local nonprofits. | kiwanisnlt.org

Achieve Tahoe Gala

May 11 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Village

The annual Achieve Tahoe Gala is an evening of dinner and drinks, a silent and live auction, raffle and presentations honoring those who exemplify Achieve Tahoe’s mission. | achievetahoe.org

Farmers’ Markets

May 14-October | Area venues

Truckee Certified Market is Tuesdays starting May 14; Tahoe City Farmers’ Market is Thursdays starting May 16; Incline Village market is Thursdays starting May 23. Other local farmers’ markets to be announced. | Details YourTahoeGuide.com/ eat

Yoga Room Wellness Weekend

May 17-19 | Yoga Room Tahoe | Tahoe City

Yoga Room Tahoe hosts its 2nd annual Wellness Weekend featuring a variety of classes to interest everyone. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | yogaroomtahoe.com

Mad Hatter’s Tea

May 19 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe

Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra offers its 35th annual fundraiser. Costumes and hats are encouraged. | sitahoesierra.org

Cool Car Cruizen Fridays

May 24-27, June 14-16 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

All cool vehicles are welcome every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Series continues in July. | goodsamsaferide.com

Made in Tahoe Festival

May 25-26 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Celebrate all things Tahoe with an array of offerings that are made in or inspired by the Lake Tahoe basin and Truckee. Get to know local artisans, businesses, culinarians, organizations and entertainers. | palisadestahoe.com

Grow Your Own Garden Festival

May 31, June 1 & 7 | Area venues

Enjoy free community garden festivals to pick up seedlings to start a high-elevation garden, along with hands-on demonstrations, exhibits, vendors and garden tours at each location. Festivals held May 31 in Tahoe City, June 1 in Truckee and June 7 in South Lake Tahoe. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Fur Ball Gala

June 1 | Hyatt Regency | Incline Village, Nev.

Pet Network hosts its 26th annual Fur Ball Gala fundraiser, Scotch & Whiskers, featuring dinner, dancing, auctions and more. | petnetwork.org

Day in Paradise

June 1 | Tahoe Paradise Park | South Shore

Optimist Club of South Lake Tahoe hosts the Day in Paradise with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., Duck Races at 10 a.m., Hog Roast & Beer Garden from noon to 7 p.m. Day also features family games, Car Show & Shine, silent auction, and music by Ike & Martin and The Darren Senn Duo. | tahoeoptimist.com

Saturday, June 8, 2024

ENJOY WINE WITH A VIEW at the 15th ANNUAL

VIP HOUR | 12–1pm • WINE TASTING | 1–4pm

It’s time to sip, savor, and socialize with fellow wine enthusiasts! Indulge in an incredible selection of wines while enjoying North Tahoe summer beach vibes. All proceeds support programs at Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe.

Thank you

NORTH TAHOE EVENT CENTER

8318 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach 530-582-3760 | bgcnlt.org

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Truckee Pride Week

June 3-9 | Truckee venues

This year Truckee will be celebrating its first Pride Week with inclusive fun events including dance parties, Pride Float, community yoga, Rainbow Run and more. | truckeepride.org

Solstice Festival

June 6-20 | Tahoe City venues

June 21–23, 2024

July 17–Aug. 4, 2024

Celebrate the beginning of summer at the Annual Tahoe City Solstice Festival featuring events and activities, including the Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic, the kickoff for Concerts at Commons, Grab Your Glass, Farmers’ Market and much more. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | visittahoecity.org

Wine on the Water

June 8 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

Wine on the Water returns with a food and wine tasting to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. | bgcnlt.org

Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic

June 8 | Tahoe City venues

This Tahoe City signature annual event gives participants the opportunity to sip, shop and explore. Stroll the scenic lakefront sidewalks tasting wines and nosh on tasty bites from wineries, local restaurants and caterers from 1 to 4 p.m. It’s on rain (or snow) or shine. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | visittahoecity.org

Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show

June 9 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee

The Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. offers an eclectic assortment of interactive arts, technologies, hobbies and projects along with food trucks, beer, live music, art cars, kids’ activities, a silent auction and raffle. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | truckeeroundhouse.org

Poetry Night

June 12-Sept. 11 (Wed.) | Tahoe Backyard | Kings Beach

Enjoy a night of poetry readings in an outdoor setting from 6 to 7 p.m. | tahoebackyard.com

Tahoe City Art by the Lake

June 14-16 | Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City

The 13th annual Tahoe City Art by the Lake will give visitors a special opportunity to meet with 30 artisans showcasing a wide variety of arts and crafts including photography, paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | pacificfinearts.com

Brewfest

June 15 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

The 7th annual Brewfest from 1 to 5 p.m. at Heavenly Village is for ages 21 and older. Enjoy beer, spirits, kombucha, soda tasting and live music. Proceeds go to Christmas Cheer. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Truckee Thursdays

June 20-Aug. 15 | Downtown Truckee

Truckee Thursdays returns with a street party featuring live music, vendors, food, local art, kids’ activities, beer garden and more. | truckeethursdays.com

Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival

June 22 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee

Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival is known as one of the region’s most family-friendly events with free parking and free admission. Experience a breathtaking and world-class air show with aerobatic performers. Visit the STEM Expo, the Family Festival, free rides for kids by EAA Young Eagle’s pilot volunteers, displays, vendors and more. | truckeetahoeairshow.com

Makers Market

June 22-Sept. 14 (select dates) | Tahoe Backyard, Kings Beach

Enjoy locally made arts & crafts, food, live music, craft beer, yard games and more from 3 to 7 p.m. | tahoebackyard.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Live Music

Daily | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Enjoy live music every day at Basecamp Pizza, Azul Kitchen and Gunbarrel Tavern starting at noon in the Shops at Heavenly Village. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Magic shows

Daily | The Loft | South Lake Tahoe

The Loft hosts daily magic shows with something for every audience from family-friendly shows to adults-only Magic After Dark shows along with special performances. | thelofttahoe.com

DJ Cat

Until April 9 | Heavenly | South Shore

Catch the DJ Cat spinning every Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the bottom of Comet and Dipper. | skiheavenly.com

Winter Music Series

Until April 20 | Village at Northstar | Truckee

Enjoy free live music on the Village Stage at the ice rink Saturdays and Sundays until April 14 and Fridays until April 20. | northstarcalifornia.com

Lives music series

Until April 27 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Enjoy free live music in the Village at Palisades Tahoe on the weekends from 2 to 4 p.m. | palisadestahoe.com

The Passion According to St. Matthew

March 27 & 29 | Area venues

Composed in 1727 and lost for more than 100 years, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion is regarded as one of the greatest masterpieces of Baroque sacred music. TOCCATA’s performances Incline Village on March 27 and Gardnerville on March 29. | toccatatahoe.org

“Putnam County Spelling Bee”

March 29 & 30 | South Tahoe High School

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime in this musical performance from South Tahoe High School Drama. While disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. | sths.ltusd.org

WinterWonderGrass

April 5-7 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

WinterWonderGrass brings the best of bluegrass, acoustic roots and Americana music, along with California craft beers, wines, spirits and local food in a winter wonderland. | winterwondergrass.com

Cowboy Poetry & Music Show

April 19-20 | Grange Hall | Vinton

Sierra Valley Grange present Dennis Golden, Belinda Gail and John Flournoy. Dinner is at 5 p.m. followed by the shows at 7:30 p.m. | sierravalleygrange.org

Great Gatsby Jazz Club

April 20 | Alder Creek Adventure Center | Truckee

Join a Gatsby-inspired evening of music and dancing to benefit Truckee High School band programs with hors d’oeuvres, libations, dessert, silent and live auctions, picture booth and dancing. Dress in Gatsby-Era costumes. | zeffy.com

Spring Choral Concert

April 20-21 | Everline | Olympic Valley

Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus presents its spring concert, “Brother Sun, Sister Moon” with Diablo Valley College Philharmonic Orchestra. | truckeechorus.org

Truckee Follies

April 24-27 | Truckee Community Arts Center

Truckee Follies returns with its raucous satire about Truckee, its residents, its politics and anything else they can poke fun out. Tickets go on sale April 1. | historictruckee.com

Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour

April 30 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.

Dance, sing and learn with Blippi and special guest, Meekah, as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. There be monster trucks, excavators and garbage trucks galore in this musical party. | tahoeblueeventcenter.com

Music in the Downtown Park

May 1-June 12 | Community Arts Center | Truckee

Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District presents the free spring music series in the park next to the Community Arts Center every Wednesday. | tdrpd.org

Incline Star Follies

May 3-4 | Incline High School | Incline Village, Nev.

The 21st Incline Star Follies features locals singing, dancing and entertaining in this fun community variety show. Benefits Incline public schools. | Incline Star Follies on Facebook

Tahoe Music Alive

May 4 | Fox Cultural Hall | Kings Beach

Tahoe Music Alive presents Duo Violão Plus One, Brazilian choro with improvisation, two guitars and percussion. | tahoemusicalive.org

Dancing with the Sierra Stars

May 11 | Truckee Community Recreation Center

Like the Dancing with the Stars TV show, eight local Sierra Stars are partnered with a professional dancer to perform a captivating ballroom routine. | innerrhythms.org

“Finding Nemo Jr.”

May 23-26 | Truckee Community Arts Center

Truckee Community Theater presents a performance by students in grades 3 to 6 in this 60-minute musical adaptation. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

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Spring Dance Performance

May 24-25 | Location TBA

Enjoy an evening of classical and contemporary dance from Lake Tahoe Dance Collective featuring new works by Constantine Baecher and Kristin Draucker. | laketahoedancecollective.org

“Move Over Mrs. Markham”

May 31-June 9 | Truckee Community Arts Center

Truckee Community Theater presents its main stage performance. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular

June 1 | Harrah’s | Stateline, Nev.

Paramount’s Laser Spectacular presents the smash hit multi-media laser and light show featuring the original master recordings of Pink Floyd. | caesars.com/harrahstahoe

Music of John Williams

June 2 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.

Join the Reno Phil and Maestro Laura Jackson for a night of enchantment featuring the legendary John Williams’ melodies, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and more. | tahoeblueeventcenter.com

Tahoe Joy Festival

June 9 | Tahoe City

The 2nd annual Tahoe Joy Festival returns from with a free concert to benefit the Tahoe Truckee School of Music and Tahoe City Downtown Association featuring local bands, vendors, artists, food and more. | visittahoecity.org

Music on the Beach

June 14-Aug. 30 | Kings Beach State Recreation Area

NTBA hosts its 18th annual free Music on the Beach series every Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (dark Aug. 9). Beer and food available for purchase. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | northtahoebusiness.org

Lake Tahoe Outdoor Concerts at Harveys

June 14-Sept. 21 | Harveys Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Harvey hosts some of the biggest headliners in the region at an outdoor venue overlooking Lake Tahoe. Concerts include Jordan Davis, Rod Stewart, Dan & Shay, Lainey Wilson and more to be announced. | caesars.com/harveys-tahoe

Concerts at Commons Beach

June 16-Sept. 8 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City

The Concerts at Commons free concert series returns this summer held every Sunday. Tahoe Guide is a sponsor. | concertsatcommonsbeach.com

Music in the Park

June 19-Aug. 28 | Truckee River Regional Park

Enjoy the free Music in the Park series, every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Truckee Regional “Salty” Gebhardt Amphitheater. | tdrpd.org

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

June 21-23 | Truckee Community Arts Center

Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy play comes to life on the Truckee stage featuring talented teen students in grades 6 to 12. | facebook.com/truckeecommunitytheater

Woollystar Festival

June 21-23 | Woollystar Ranch | Alpine County

Woollystar is an intimate weekend of live music, film and camping at Woollystar Ranch. | woollystar.com

Lake Tahoe Is for Lovers Festival

June 22 | Harveys Outdoor Arena | Stateline, Nev.

Hawthorne Heights presents this music festival. Lineup TBA. | apeconcerts.com

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Ski with a Ranger

Until early April | Area venues

The U.S. Forest Service offers its free winter Ski with a Ranger program Fridays at Heavenly at 1 p.m. until March 29; at Alpine Meadows at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. until early April; and at Kirkwood at 1 p.m. until March 29. Participants must be intermediate level. Tours are first-come, first-served. Lift tickets required. Check local Forest Districts for details. | fs.usda.gov

Snowshoe Tour

Until April 27 | Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma

Join a guided snowshoe tour of the park with a ranger Saturdays at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Snowshoers will experience a trek through the forest, observing signs of wildlife and learning about the 1960 Winter Olympics. | RSVP bit.ly/sugarpine_tours

Community Race Night

March 29, April 5 | Heavenly | South Shore

Gear up for adrenaline-fueled fun at Heavenly’s Community Race Night at 6 p.m. | skiheavenly.com

Silver Belt Classic

March 29-31 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

This reimagined race features 50 invited athletes to compete in a freeride session, followed by a ShapeShifter competition and a film-making competition. Athletes include ski pros, wild cards and local legends. | sugarbowl.com/silverbelt

Legends of Snowboarding

March 29-31 | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden

A weekend of Legends and wannabe Legends hanging out and competing in a race and a halfpipe for bragging rights for the next year. | 2024 Legends of Snowboarding Reunion on Facebook

Ski, snowshoe tours

March 30 | Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee

Join a free ski tour at 10 a.m. and a snowshoe tour at 1 p.m. to explore the park with a historian to learn about local natural and cultural history. Bring gear. | Register bit.ly/donner_tours

Truckee Winter Carnival Games

March 30 | Truckee River Regional Park

This is the make-up day for Truckee Winter Carnival Games that were cancelled in February due to too much snow. | tdrpd.org

Family Fun Race & Party

March 30 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

All skiers and snowboarders can participate in this fun-filled dual GS competition with family and friends from noon to 3 p.m. with an après party from 3 to 5 p.m. to benefit the Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation. | palisadestahoe.com

Whiskey Bonanza Outdoor Show

March 30 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.

Whiskey Bonanza is an interactive outdoor sports event, outdoor sports film festival and whiskey tasting and food samples. This family friendly event includes archery, rifle and fishing instruction; kayak simulations, a rodeo riding bull, climbing wall and more. | teamwhiskeybonanza.com

Beacon & Eggs

March 31 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Avalanche beacons will be buried in a one-acre area and competitors will work individually or in teams of up to four people to locate them for prizes. This is a free event. | palisadestahoe.com

Slednanigans

April 1-3 | TBD

Lake Tahoe Snowmobilers nonprofit hosts its end of season party with hill climbs, camping, gear swap and more. | laketahoesnowmobilers.com

Freeride World Challenger Series

April 1-3 | Kirkwood

Watch big mountain athletes compete as are part of the qualifier series for the Freeride World Tour. | kirkwood.com

Active Adult Snowshoe Hikes

April 2 & 9 | Area venues

IGVID hosts weekly snowshoe hikes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for seniors of all abilities at various locations. | yourtahoeplace.com

Birds of Tahoe

April 2 & 17 | Area venues

Join Sarah Hockensmith as she explains Tahoe Big Year 2024, how to participate and learn about the different bird species that call the Tahoe Basin home on April 2 at the Incline Village Library and on April 17 at the Truckee Library. | tinsweb.org

Snowshoe Star Tours

April 3 | area venues

Tahoe Adventure Company and Tony Berendsen present telescopic tours of the night sky. It starts with guided sunset snowshoeing, followed by a brilliant tour of the night sky. For ages 8 and older. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

Play Forever Fridays

April 5 | Boreal Mountain

Ski or ride for a $25 lift ticket at Boreal Mountain; the price includes a $5 donation to local nonprofits. | rideboreal.com

Boarding for Breast Cancer

April 6 | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges

Boarding for Breast Cancer’s Love Your Peaks event will raise funds and awareness for B4BC’s outreach, education and programs. | sierraattahoe.com

Jib League Open Jam

April 6 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

Top pro freeskiers share the stage with local rippers in the terrain park. The winners will score an opportunity to film and session with the pros. Open to all ages, genders and abilities. Spectators welcome. | sugarbowl.com

Banked Slalom

April 6 | Kirkwood

Enjoy the action at Kirkwood’s annual Banked Slalom. | kirkwood.com

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Wilderness First Aid

April 6 & 7 | Area venue

Tahoe Rim Trail Association hosts this two-day course taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine. It provides a foundation in important first-aid concepts critical to responding effectively to emergencies in remote back-country environments. | tahoerimtrail.org

Pond Skim

April 7 | Heavenly | South Shore

Funky costumes are encouraged for this chilly tradition. Contestants attempt to ski or board across a pond of water from 1 to 3 p.m. at World Cup/Base of Tram area followed by live music. Register day of at Cal Lodge. | skiheavenly.com

Backcountry Film Festival

April 9 | South Lake Brewing | South Lake Tahoe

Winter Wildlands Alliance hosts a free showing of the film festival at 7 p.m. Enjoy films, food, brews and a raffle. | RSVP bit.ly/bcfilmfest

Exposure Skate & Snowboard Weekend

April 12-14 | Boreal Mountain

Boreal hosts a one-of-a-kind Skate and Snow Weekend for women, trans and nonbinary individuals 18 years and older for all abilities at Woodward Tahoe. | rideboreal.com

The Uphiller

April 13 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

From 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., ski tourers and splitboarders will test themselves to see how many human-powered laps they can ski tour up from the base of Sugar Bowl to the top of Mount Lincoln to benefit Sierra Avalanche Center. The current course record is 8 laps (11,200 vertical.) | sugarbowl.com

Kirkwood Slush Cup

April 13 | Kirkwood Mountain

Make a splash by attempting to cruise across the pond skim at this year ’s Slush Cup. Bring floaties and best retro ski gear to celebrate a renewed tradition at Kirkwood. | kirkwood.com

Spring It On Pond Skim & Rail Jam

April 13-14 | Northstar California | Truckee

The Northstar Pond Skim is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the Northstar Rail Jam on Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m. The party continues with music on mountain and in the village. Register in the mornings for either event. | northstarcalifornia.com

Snowshoe Thompson Celebration

April 14 | History Museum Complex | South Lake Tahoe

The Lake Tahoe Historical Society hosts its 21st annual Snowshoe Thompson celebration 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. featuring historical talks, Norwegian folk dancing and more. | laketahoemuseum.org

Mountain Travel Symposium

April 14-10 | Everline Resort | Olympic Valley

Mountain Travel Symposium is the largest and longest running annual gathering of mountain travel professionals in the world with more than 800 representatives from 35+ countries. | mtntrvl.com

Billy Dutton Uphill

April 14 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Presented by Far West Nordic, this 5k citizen’s race is open to everyone, freestyle (skate) and running (including snowshoes). Participants go uphill from Palisades Tahoe base to High Camp, up 2,000 feet vertical, 10 percent average grade. Save energy for the party at the finish. | farwestnordic.org

Reel Rock film tour

April 19 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Shore

Tahoe Climbing Coalition hosts Reel Rock featuring four new climbing films from across the globe. Doors open at 6:30 with show at 7 p.m. and includes a raffle. | Tickets tahoeclimbingcoalition.org

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

April 19 | Truckee Community Arts Center

April 20 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

April 22 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe

The 2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival is on tour featuring a selection of great films aimed to inspire care for the planet. | sierranevadaalliance.org, mountainareapreservation.org

Diamond Cup

April 20 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

The Diamond Cup Challenge is a family-friendly community fun race that benefits the Diamond Peak Ski Team. Compete against your child, spouse, best friend, etc. in a dual giant slalom format. All ages. | diamondpeak.com

Full Moon Snowshoe Tour

April 20 | Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma

Explore the natural and cultural history around the Hellman-Ehrman Estate and the Lake Tahoe shoreline. | Tickets sierrastateparks.org

Nature & Bird Walk

April 22 | Legacy Trail | Truckee

Join TINS for a nature and bird walk on the Legacy Trail searching for birds and all things nature. | tinsweb.org

Full Moon Snowshoe Tours

April 22-23 | Area venues

Tahoe Adventure Company hosts Full Moon Snowshoe Tours. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

UC Davis TERC Series

April 25, May 14 & 30 | Sunnyside | West Shore

UC Davis TERC hosts an ongoing series featuring Bees in the Tahoe Basin on April 25, “Common Ground” showing on May 14 and Feeding Healthy Pets on May 30. | RSVP tahoe.ucdavis.edu/events

Tiki Pond Skim

April 27 | Sugar Bowl | Norden

Enjoy live music, a pop up tiki bar and a snow beach viewing area to watch the pond skimming action. | sugarbowl.com

Bird Walks

May 2-June 6 | Village Green | Incline Village, Nev.

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science hosts Bird Walks every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. lead by naturalists. | tinsweb.org

Spring Sports Swap

May 4 | Truckee Community Recreation Center

Shop the swap from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for clothing, recreation equipment, golf gear, bikes and more. | tdrpd.org

South Lake Tahoe Plunge

May 4 | Roundhill Pines Beach & Marina | Zephyr Cove, Nev.

Join Special Olympics Nevada’s efforts to establish an independently run Special Olympics program in Nevada by attending the Plunge event. | p2p.onecause.com/ tahoe

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

May 4 | Area venues

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is a national campaign that encourages people and organizations to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks. Look for Tahoe Guide’s Wildfire Preparedness Guide to be released this spring. | nfpa.org

Snapshot Day

May 11 | South Shore venues

Snapshot Day is an annual water quality monitoring event held each May. Groups of volunteers fan out across the Truckee River Watershed to take samples from creeks, streams and lakes to capture a snapshot of Tahoe’s water quality at a moment in time. | RSVP keeptahoeblue.org

Wildfire Safety Expo

May 18 | South Tahoe Middle School

Join the annual Wildfire Safety Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with information on creating an evacuation plan, preparing for fire, creating defensible space and more. Look for Tahoe Guide’s Wildfire Preparedness Guide to be released this spring. | facebook.com/southlaketahoefirerescue

Reno-Tahoe Odyssey

May 31-June 1 | Area venues

The relay run adventure is from Reno to Lake Tahoe and back, a total of 178 miles for teams of 12 runners. Concurrently, the Comstock and Capital relay odysseys are offered on June 1, with less mileage, joining in on the RTO in progress. | renotahoeodyssey.com

Summer Gear & Bike Swap

June 1 | Tahoe XC | Tahoe City

Tahoe XC hosts the Summer Gear and Bike Swap to benefit youth programs. Drop off your gear for sale and shop the swap for great deals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | tahoexc.org

Wildfire Community Preparedness

June 1 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

Learn about being prepared for wildfire danger, defensible space and more from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Details TBA. Look for Tahoe Guide’s Wildfire Preparedness Guide to be released this spring. | tahoelivingwithfire.com

America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride

June 2 | Tahoe venues

Experience spectacular scenery, clean mountain air, great food and full support by experienced ride organizers as cyclists ride Tahoe’s 72 miles of shoreline to benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. | cure.lls.org

Tail Wagger 5K

June 4 | North Tahoe Regional Park | Tahoe Vista

Join the 2nd annual dog-friendly Tail Wagger 5K and 1 Miler. Open to all humans (with or without a dog). | tailwagger5k.com

DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay

June 8 | Lakeview Commons | South Lake Tahoe

Runners will run counter-clockwise around Lake Tahoe in this 60th annual relay. With altitudes up to 6,500 feet on the 72-mile course, this race is as scenic as it is challenging. | laketahoerelay.com

Lost & Found Gravel Festival

June 15 | Portola

Riders will compete in 35-, 60- or 100-mile courses through the rugged Lost Sierra with new times segments that start and end at Portola City Park. Enjoy camping, live funk music, food and more. | lostandfoundbikeride.com

Olympic Valley Half Marathon & 8-Miler

June 15 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

The half-marathon is an out and back, featuring paved trails through the valley and along the Truckee River corridor. The 8-Mile starts and finishes at the Village. | bigblueadventure.com

Rock Tahoe

June 15 | East Shore

Participants race in this Half Marathon from Spooner Summit to Stateline, Nev., for 13.1 miles with a pool party and live music at Golden Nugget after the race. | rocktahoehalfmarathon.com

Stargazing

June-Sept. | Area venues

Tahoe Star Tours is offering docent-led stargazing on select Thursdays and Saturdays beginning in mid-June at Northstar California and Spooner Lake State Park. Dates TBA. | tahoestartours.com

Paddle for science

June 17-23 | Lake Tahoe

Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center for the fourth annual Circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe for Science, a seven-day kayaking journey and fundraiser. Paddlers see the lake from a unique point of view as they travel and learn about Lake Tahoe’s ecology, biology, geology, limnology (lake motions and clarity) and emerging challenges. Pick from day trips or the full tour. | RSVP ucdavis.edu

Adventure Sports Week

June 21-30 | Tahoe venues

Challenge yourself at one of the many competitive events including Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike Race on June 22, Tahoe Trail Running series June 23, Open Water Swim Series June 29, Tahoe Off-Road Triathlon June 29, along with clinics, demos, and family friendly activities. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com

Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day

June 22 | Tallac Historic Site | South Lake Tahoe

Volunteers needed to join the League to Save Lake Tahoe to help with local restoration projects, litter pickup, trail maintenance, fence building and more from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All ages welcome. | RSVP keeptahoeblue.org

Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival

June 22-23 | Tahoe Paradise Park | Meyers

The 12th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival is a two-day event full of pedaling and community celebration. It is a free, family-friendly party with music, beverages, food, a raffle and local vendors. For riders: there’s a Bike Demo at Corral Trail on June 22 and a registered Bike Ride on June 23. | tamba.org

Burton Creek Trail Run

June 23 | Burton Creek State Park | Tahoe City

The Burton Creek Trail Run features 6K, 12K, Half Marathon distances. | tahoetrailrunning.com

Alta Alpina Challenge

June 29 | Alpine County

Experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of classic Sierra roadways with routes over Ebbetts, Monitor, Luther and Carson passes and Blues Lakes. | altaalpina.org

Truckee Tahoe Gravel

June 29 | Riverview Sports Park | Truckee

The event features three scenic and challenging routes including a 19-mile easy route, 55-mile moderate or 76-Mile hard route. All courses start and end at Riverview Sports Park. | truckeegravel.com

Western State 100-Mile Endurance Run

June 29-30 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

The Western States 100 Mile Endurance run is the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race. Following the historic Western States Trail,