Tahoe Music, Events, & Festivals | Spring Edition

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FESTIVALS & FRIVOLITIES Saturday Night Star Parties

Haunted Ghost Tours

Saturdays | Jack C. Davis Observatory | Carson City, Nev.

April 14, 28; May 12, 26; June 9, 23 | Gold Hill Hotel | Virginia City, Nev.

The observatory on the Western Nevada College campus hosts free star parties on Saturdays through Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. | wnc.edu

Midtown Reno First Thursdays 1st Thursday | Midtown District | Reno, Nev.

Local businesses offer in-store events including food and beverage tastings, art exhibits, live music and more. | renomidtown.com

After a gourmet dinner, Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters will guide guest back in time with tales of the history and the hauntings of the hotel and the surrounding area, known as Slippery Gulch. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Tahoe Tattoo Show April 15-17 | Harrah’s | Stateline, Nev.

The Tattoo Show features artists vendors, a contest and more. | tahoe.tattoo

Spring Festival

Social Science series

April 7-30 | Andelin Family Farm | Sparks, Nev.

April 16, June 4 | The Discovery | Reno, Nev.

Celebrate the start of spring with a family-friendly festival on the farm with the arrival of baby animals and tulip blooms. | andelinfamilyfarm.com

Banff Mountain Film Festival April 8 & 21 | Area venues

A collection of the world’s greatest mountain and adventure films with screenings at Bally’s Lake Tahoe on April 8 and Reno Ballroom on April 21. | ballys.com/lake-tahoe, nevadalandtrust.org

Social Science is an adults-only, brain-building series featuring science demonstrations, hands-on labs, expert presentations, a DJ, libations and sweet and savory bites. April’s event is Comics and June’s is Pride. | nvdm.org

Wild & Scenic Film Festival April 22 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe

Presented by Sierra Nevada Alliance, the festival combines award-winning environmental and adventure films with local activism. | sierranevadaalliance.org

Reel Rock Film Tour

Elegant Evening

April 8 | South Lake Tahoe

April 22 | virtual

Science Speaks Series

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day

April 14, June 2 | virtual

April 23 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

The Reel Rock Film Tour comes to Lake Tahoe Community College at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets $20 cash only at the door. | Lake Tahoe Community College on Facebook

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center offers talks with professors and experts on different environmental concerns. Living Snow Project is on April 14 and The Climate Archive of Caves is on June 2. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra offers its 33rd annual fundraiser virtually with an online show and live auction starting at 6 p.m. | elegantevening2022.com

This festival is a volunteer-run, nonprofit event to recognize, celebrate and promote the region’s unique beauty. Enjoy live entertainment while learning how to preserve and protect local and global natural resources. | palisadestahoe.com

South Lake Tahoe Earth Day April 24 | Bijou Community Park | South Lake Tahoe

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

Reno Earth Day April 24 | Idlewild Park

Enjoy educational exhibits, kids’ activities, live performances and festive food selections. | renoearthday.org

Northern Nevada Science & Technology Festival April 25-30 | Area venues

Saturday, June 11, 2022 | 1–5pm $65 food & wine | $30 designated driver (food only)

Genoa Western Heritage Days

Tickets on sale April 11 | www.tcfoodandwine.com

Celebrate local history with free presentations, demonstrations, Western music and poetry. Enjoy a dinner and concert at the Genoa Fire Station. | Genoa Western Heritage on Facebook

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This week-long celebration of the area’s innovation connects the community with the power of science and technology through hands-on school programs, as well as a series of free, family-friendly events. | nnsciencefest.org April 29-May 1| Genoa, Nev.

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Garden & Farm Fest

Open House & Plant Faire

April 30 | Grange Hall | Vinton

May 21 | Heritage Park Gardens | Gardnerville, Nev.

Enjoy a day of farm and garden vendors and producers, garden demos and raffle. | Sierra Valley Grange on Facebook

Cinco de Mayo Festival April 30-May 1 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.

Northern Nevada’s largest Latino heritage celebration for all ages offers music with top local and regional Latin groups and Mexican bands, carnival rides, games, prizes, vendors, art, crafts and food. | Cinco de Mayo Festival on Facebook

Celebrate the end of winter. There will be kids’ activities and a scavenger hunt.

Walk the labyrinth, play chess or checkers or choose some plants for your home gardens. | mainstreetgardnerville.org

Big Mama’s Show & Shine May 21 | Lampe Park | Gardnerville, Nev.

Featuring classic cars, food vendors, music, craft beer, raffles and prizes. | youngatheartseniorcitizens.org

Virginia City Grand Prix

Made in Tahoe Festival

April 30-May 1 | Virginia City, Nev.

May 28 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Tahoe Spark

Nevada State Fair

April 30-May 1 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach

June 2-5 | Mills Park | Carson City, Nev.

Spring Fiesta Horse Show

Street Vibrations Spring Rally

April 30-May 1 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center | Reno, Nev.

June 3-5 | Reno, Carson, Virginia City and Stateline, Nev.

Experience the legendary racing in historic Virginia City during this off-road motorcycle race. After the race, head to the Village Saloon to talk bikes and celebrate. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

This weekend offers energy healing, inspiration, meditation, yoga and interactive, hands-on creativity. | tahoespark.com

Arabian horses, beautiful, elegant and versatile, are the most recognized horse breed in the world. Enjoy the spirited competition that feature Arabians, Half Arabians and Anglo Arabians.| comstockarabianassociation.com

Reno River Fest

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

Enjoy four days of fun, entertainment, carnival rides and pig racing. There will be a car show, history reenactments and exhibits. | nevadastatefair.org

Enjoy a weekend of motorcycle fun with live entertainment on six stages, bike games, poker runs, vendors and more. | roadshowsreno.com

Carson Valley Antique Power Show June 4 | Douglas County Fairgrounds | Gardnerville, Nev.

May 7-8 | Downtown Reno, Nev.

Reno River Festival celebrates the love of the Truckee River with MusicFest, a vendor fair, Reno Tahoe Adventure Park, Reno River Roll, Cornhole Championships, Craft Beer & Seltzer Experience, food and more. | renoriverfestival.com

Black Tie & Tails May 14 | Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe | Truckee

At this 12th annual fundraising gala, guests and their canine companions will be greeted by a Hollywood-style red carpet entry, followed by champagne and hors d’oeuvre, an elegant dining experience, music, dancing and entertainment. | hstt.org

Pinochhio’s Ride for the Tatas May 14-15 | Reno, Nev.

This two-day event features a party and motorcycle poker run to benefit Moms on the Run. | rideforthetatas.org

Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival May 20-22 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.

Antique tractors, engines, cars and big rigs. | (618) 520-3326

Carson Valley Quilt Show June 4 | Douglas County Community & Senior Center | Gardnerville, Nev.

This show features more than 200 quilts with 16 awarded categories, a heritage exhibit, wearable art display, demonstrations, door prizes, raffle baskets and vendor mall. | Carson Valley Quilt Guild on Facebook

Carson Valley Days Festival June 9-12 | Lampe Park | Gardnerville, Nev.

Enjoy carnival midway games, rides, music, a themed parade, craft and food vendors, children’s games, horseshoe tournaments and more. | visitcarsonvalley.org

Solstice Festival June 9-21 | Tahoe City venues

Celebrate the beginning of summer at the Annual Tahoe City Solstice Festival with amazing events and activities. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | visittahoecity.com

This weekend of classic cars and rock ‘n’ roll music will hum with powerful engines and dreamy sighs as classic cars from bygone eras line the streets. | hotaugustnights.net

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Northern Nevada Celtic Celebration

Truckee Thursdays

May 21 | Bartley Ranch Regional Park | Reno, Nev.

June 23-Aug. 11 | Downtown Truckee

The annual event includes athletic contests, a British automobile show, dances and a dance stage, dog and horse shows, living history enactments, a pipe band competition and live music. | renoceltic.org

June 11 | Hyatt Regency | Incline Village, Nev.

Pet Network hosts its annual fundraiser. | petnetwork.org

Truckee Thursdays returns to its full schedule with a street party featuring live music, vendors, food, local art, kids’ activities, beer garden and more. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | truckeethursdays.com

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“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” May 6-15 | Carson City Community Center | Carson City, Nev.

Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, 11 brothers and the coat of many colors. | wnmtc. com

“Kiss Me Deadly” May 6-8, 13, 14, 15 | Piper Opera House | Virginia City, Nev.

Murder Mystery “Kiss Me Deadly,” will be performed by the Piper’s Opera House Players. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

“James and the Giant Peach” May 8-10 | Theatre Works of Northern Nevada | Reno, Nev.

Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic. | twnn.org

“Jesus Christ Superstar” May 17-22 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

This production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. | pioneercenter.com

“Avenue Q, The Musical” May 20-29 | Community Arts Center | Truckee

This humorous musical tells the story of Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

PERFORMING ARTS Magique Saturdays, ongoing | The Theatre | Reno, Nev.

Magique is offers stunning special effects, dazzling costumes, a catchy soundtrack, multimedia backdrops, synchronized lighting and grand illusions. | wethetheatre.com

“Catch Me if You Can” June 9-19 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, “Catch Me If You Can” is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. | blackicetheatreco.com

“Dear Edwina, Jr.” Until June 10 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev.

This musical about the joys of growing up is written in a show-within-a-show format, the perfect musical for a new generation. | wildhorsetheater.com

“Los Monologos De La Vagina” April 8-10 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

“The Vagina Monologues” in Spanish. Breaking taboos, talking about sexuality, but denouncing gender violence | renolittletheater.org

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April 21 | Redfield Proscenium Theater | Reno, Nev.

Expect new choreography by faculty and others with a performance by UNR students. Guest artists feature the Martha Graham Dance Company and Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre. | events.unr.edu

“Beauty and the Beast” April 23-24 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

The spring gala season for A.V.A. Ballet Theatre opens with this classic ballet, choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne. | pioneercenter.com

Brew, Brats & Ballet April 23, 29-30 | area venues | Carson City and Reno, Nev.

Have a beer and brat and watch new works by seven different choreographers, performed by Sierra Nevada Ballet. | sierranevadaballet.org

Truckee Follies April 27-30 | Community Arts Center | Truckee

Join in the joke at Truckee’s hilarious and blush-worthy town roast. Truckee Follies has been poking fun at Truckee’s community and entertaining a sold-out crowd through a live sketch comedy show for more than 35 years. Tahoe Weekly is sponsor. | Truckee Follies on Facebook

Crystal Cabaret April 29 | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev.

Tahoe Family Solutions presents Crystal Cabaret featuring performances by Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra impersonators backed by a live band. | tahoefamily.org

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TAHOE CITY FOOD & WINE CLASSIC | JUNE 11

CULINARY DELIGHTS Tahoe Club Crawl Saturdays | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Take an organized nightlife tour of the downtown casino hot spots with shots, appetizers and passes into clubs. Tours start at 7:45 p.m. | tahoeclubcrawl.com

Carson City Wine Walk 1st Saturday | Downtown Carson City, Nev.

This Wine Walk is from 1 to 5 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Receive a commemorative wine glass and endless reasons to stroll through downtown sipping and tasting the afternoon away. | visitcarsoncity.com

Thirsty Third Thursday Wine Walk 3rd Thursday | Gardnerville, Nev.

On the third Thursday of the month from May 19 to Oct. 20 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., it’s wine time. | visitcarsonvalley.org

Reno Wine Walk 3rd Saturday | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.

Take a stroll along the Truckee River while sipping on wine at participating Riverwalk District merchants. | renoriver.org

Crawl Reno April 6, May 7, June 11 | Downtown Reno, Nev.

Crawl Reno offers drink-themed, spring day crawls — a Mimosa Crawl in April, a Margarita Crawl in May and Bloody Mary Crawl in June — all starting at noon and ending at 6 p.m. | crawlreno.com

Kiwanis Wine Tasting May 1 | Sunnyside

This fundraiser returns from noon to 2:30 p.m. with wine tastings and appetizers at Sunnyside Restaurant along with an online auction to benefit local nonprofits. | bit. ly/3tD7DSa

Farmers’ markets May-October | Area venues

Enjoy the sunshine, fresh local produce, great food and people who help make this community special. Tahoe City and Truckee Regional Park’s markets open in midMay, Sierra Valley Farms’ market opens May 27 and other markets open in June.

Strange Brew Festival May 21 | The Brewer’s Cabinet | Reno, Nev.

This celebration of uniquely crafted brews hosts local breweries with brews that challenge taste buds and sensibilities. There will be live music from local groups and food from 3 to 7 p.m. | thebrewerscabinet.com 18

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Chili on the Comstock & Craft Beer Tour

Sparks Food & Drink Week

May 21-22 | C Street | Virginia City, Nev.

June 8-15 | area venues | Sparks, Nev.

The annual event features fun runs, a 5 km, Fireball Saloon Crawl and endless varieties of chili and beer. The event hosts more than 30 of the best chili cooks in the West all competing for a spot in the International Chili Society World Finals. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Rockin’ Rib-Fest May 27-30 | Casino Fandango | Carson City, Nev.

Casino Fandango’s annual Rockin’ Ribfest features a rib cook-off competition with National Champion rib cookers, barbecue vendors, arts and craft vendors, a beer garden and live music. Free. | casinofandango.com

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Feast

Sparks Food & Drink Week is a community event designed to support the local food and drink establishments and to encourage locals and visitors to try new places. | hungryinreno.com

BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival June 10-11 | Downtown Reno, Nev.

This annual event is equal parts barbecue block party, microbrew-tasting event and music festival with two stages of free, nonstop rock and blues throughout the weekend. More than 50 microbreweries will participate. | eldoradoreno.com

Beer Fest June 11 | Greater Nevada Field | Reno, Nev.

May 28-29 | Nugget Casino Resort | Sparks, Nev.

Enjoy an outdoor barbecue of bourbon- and beer-inspired entrees paired with an open bar. | nuggetcasinoresort.com

Nevada Young Alumni Chapter hosts the 27th annual Beer Fest, Reno’s longest running tasting event. It will feature dozens of brews and spirits from regional breweries and distilleries, as well as live entertainment. | nevadayac.com

Food Truck Fridays

Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic

June-August | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.

June 11 | Tahoe City venues

Reno Street Food features 30 food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers every Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. There are local bands and artists featured each week. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

Feed the Camel June 1-Sept. 14 | McKinley Arts Center | Reno, Nev.

On Wednesdays, local food trucks convene under the Keystone Bridge, serving specialties and local beer in the Riverwalk District, next to the Truckee River. | Feed the Camel on Facebook

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. It’s on rain (or snow) or shine. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | tahoecitywinewalk.com.

Taste of Downtown June 18 | Downtown Carson City

Enjoy a food and wine tasting at locations throughout downtown. | tasteofdowntowncarson.com

Reno Food & Drink Week June 1-8 | area venues | Reno, Nev.

Reno Food & Drink Week is a community event designed to support the local food and drink establishments and to encourage locals and visitors to try new places. | hungryinreno.com

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Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch April 17 | Reno Elks Lodge | Reno, Nev.

This annual Easter Egg Hunt is followed by a Sunday Brunch with a pancake decorating station and an Easter Hat Parade. | renoelks.org

Easter & Golden Egg Hunt April 17 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Follow along throughout the day as clues are given on where the Golden Egg for a chance to win a 2022-23 season pass. There will also be a children’s egg hunt on-mountain. | palisadestahoe.com

Easter Eggstravaganza + Brunch April 17 | The Lodge | Tahoe Donner

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The Easter Bunny will be giving out plenty of eggs to ages 12 and younger. Enjoy carnival games, spoon races, face painting and a performance from Penney the Bunny. | tahoedonner.com

April 9 | Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City

Join the Bunny for pictures at 9:45 a.m. and thousands of colored golf ball eggs to search for on the course. The hunt starts at 10 a.m. sharp. | tcpud.org

Easter Wine Hop at the Village April 10 | Grafted Whiskey & Wine Bar | Reno, Nev.

Peter Rabbit will pose for photos and picnic story time on the lawn at this family-friendly Easter pop-up of makers, farmers and artisans with a wine tasting. | Easter Wine Hop on Facebook

Photos with the Easter Bunny April 15, 16 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Take a professionally printed photo with the Easter Bunny in the casino Arcade. | caesars.com

Spring Egg Hunt April 16 | Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee

The Easter Bunny will arrive at 11 a.m. Children should bring their own baskets for the hunt that starts at 11:30 a.m. Free face painting, candy and prizes. | tdrpd.org

Bunny Trail Egg Hunt

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April 16 | Championship Golf Course | Incline Village, Nev.

Travel down the bunny trail to hunt for eggs, snap a family photo and enjoy some fun. This is for the Incline Village/Crystal Bay community only. Must register online. | inclinetahoe.org

Annual Egg-stra Special Express April 16-17 | Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City, Nev.

Enjoy a motor car ride from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Egg hunts will be separated by ages; there will be coloring in the museum all day. | NSRMCC on Facebook

THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING Ski with a Ranger April 8, 15 | Heavenly Mountain | South Lake Tahoe

Ski with a Ranger on Fridays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tours depart from Tamarack Lodge at the top of the Heavenly Gondola, first-come, first served. | fs.usda.gov

Easter and the Golden Egg Hunt

Anniversary Weekend Celebration

April 17 | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood

April 9-10 | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges

Underwater Easter Egg Hunt

Snow Golf Tournament

April 17 | Carson Valley Swim Center | Minden, Nev.

April 16 | Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows

Easter Egg Hunt

Dirt Magic 2022

April 17 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

April 29-May 1, 13-15, June 3-5 | Quincy & Portola venues

The Easter Bunny will make an on-mountain appearance starting with the Golden Egg scavenger hunt. Candy-filled eggs will be along Rainbow Ridge for kids to find including the Golden Egg with four lift tickets for next season. | skihomewood.com

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids. Don’t forget to bring goggles and Easter baskets. Hop on by early and meet the Easter Bunny before the fun begins. | cvswim.com

The hunt starts at 10 a.m. for ages 12 and younger. Candy and toy-filled eggs will be hidden including $1,000 in cash prize eggs. The cost is $5 per child and a limited number of tickets are available. | theshopsatheavenly.com 20

To pay homage to its history, the resort is opening for one weekend to reflect and reconnect. Subaru WinterFest will kick off the weekend celebration on Saturday followed by Methodology on Sunday. | sierraattahoe.com

The nine-hole course starts at the top of Summit Express Chair and meanders down the mountain with the last holes bringing competitors back to the bottom of Alpine Bowl Chair. | palisadestahoe.com

For help maintaining trails for a weekend, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship offers complimentary meals and drinks and a lot of digging in the dirt. | sierratrails.org

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Reno River Festival

Truckee Dirt Fondo

May 7-8 | Truckee River Whitewater Park | Reno, Nev.

June 11 | Truckee area trails

The annual Reno River Festival includes food, shopping, family-friendly rides and attractions, craft beers, a wine village and free concerts. | renoriverfestival.com

Reno-Tahoe Odyssey June 3-4 | 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 4, with less mileage, joining in on the RTO in progress. | renotahoeodyssey.com

Truckee Dirt Fondo is a wild ride into the gravel and dirt roads of Tahoe National Forest. This mixed-terrain mountain adventure offers three different routes | truckeedirtfondo.com

DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay June 11 | Lakeview Commons | South Lake Tahoe

Runners will run counter-clockwise around Lake Tahoe in this 58th 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

Cattle Drive

June 3-5 | City Park | Portola

June 11-16 | Doyle, CA to Reno, Nev.

The Lost and Found Gravel Festival is a grand bike ride and festival celebrating mountain life. | lostandfoundbikeride.com

Truckee Running Festival June 4 | Riverview Sports Park | Truckee

Join in a morning of running and fun along the Truckee River. Try a 5km or 10km along the Legacy Trail or a half marathon featuring the beautiful and scenic trails of Waddle Ranch. | tahoetrailrunning.com

The Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive is a journey through the High Desert for five days leading up to the Reno Rodeo. Guests join a team of cowboys to drive 300 head of rodeo steers. | renorodeo.com

Reno Rodeo June 16-25 | Reno, Nev.

The Reno Rodeo is celebrating 103 years of wild West family fun, a PRCA-sanctioned sporting event. | renorodeo.com

Adventure Van Expo

Adventure Sports Week

June 4-5 | Placerville

June 17-26 | Tahoe venues

Check out van builds, open house vans and more. | adventurevanexpo.com

America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride June 5 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Stateline, Nev.

Experience spectacular scenery, clean mountain air, great food and full support by experienced ride organizers. | bikethewest.com

Olympic Valley Half Marathon and 8-Miler June 11 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

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

Challenge yourself at one of the many competitive events including trail running, mountain biking, triathlon, standup paddleboarding and swimming. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com

Rock Tahoe June 18 | East Shore

Participants race in this Half Marathon from Spooner Summit to Stateline, Nev., with a pool party and live music at Hard Rock after the race. | rocktahoehalfmarathon.com

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CONCERTS ON COMMONS | JUNE 12- SEPT. 4

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS Bluebird Days Concert Series

Classix Series: “Altered Landscape”

Until April 29 | Wylder Hotel | Hope Valley

May 7-8 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Enjoy free live music from 2 to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays. | wylderhotels.com

Free Concert Series April 6-June 30 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Every Friday and Saturday enjoy free music from 12 to 9 p.m. at Basecamp Pizza and Gunbarrel Tavern in Heavenly Village. | theshopsatheavenly.co

Harp Plus April 9 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

This annual concert production features harp showpieces and chamber music involving harps and other instruments. | events.unr.edu

The Passion According to St. Matthew April 9, 10, 12, 15 | Area venues

Performances in South Lake Tahoe, Gardnerville, Reno and Incline Village. | toccatatahoe.org

Opera Goes Topsy Turvy April 15 | Hall Recital Hall | Reno, Nev.

Nevada Chamber Opera presents some of the best loved operettas and works from the golden age of musical theater. | events.unr.edu

Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert April 19 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

The UNR Percussion Ensemble and World Percussion Ensemble will perform its spring concert. | events.unr.edu

Nevada Wind and Ensemble and Concert Winds April 21-22 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

The Nevada Wind Ensemble and Concert Winds present its season finale performance. | events.unr.edu

Reno Jazz Festival April 28-30 | Lawlor Events Center | Reno, Nev.

Reno Jazz Festival celebrates its 60th year this April. Join jazz musicians and aficionados for three full days of jazz at its best. | events.unr.edu

onSTAGE Live Series April 29, June 3 | area venues | Kings Beach

Arts For the Schools offers shows and events again this year with Hot Club of San Francisco, a jazz tribute, on April 29 and Kaki King, percussive lap-steel guitar, on June 3. | artsfortheschools.org

Classix Series: Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s Final Bow April 30-May 1 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Maestro Laura Jackson and the Reno Phil will perform Beethoven’s first and last symphonies in honor of his 250th birthday. The Reno Phil Chorus joins the orchestra for the rousing finale. | renophil.com

UNR Symphony Final Concert of the Season May 3 | Nightingale Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.

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Listeners will experience a new symphony by Jimmy López Bellido, inspired by Nevada Museum of Art’s photographic collection, “The Altered Landscape: Photographs of a Changing Environment.” | renophil.com

Carson Chamber Singers Spring Concerts May 14-15 | area venues | Reno & Carson City, Nev.

The program will include “Frostiana” and “The Last Words of David” by Randall Thompson and “Requiem” by John Rutter. | ccsymphony.com

Apex Concerts: Eleventh Season conclusion May 18-9 | Hall Recital Hall | Reno, Nev.

Apex Concerts begins its two-night spectacular conclusion with “Virtuosity Unbound” on May 18 and “La valse perpétuelle” on May 19. | events.unr.edu

TJ’s Corral Outdoor Concert Series May 27, June 3, 18 | Carson Valley Inn | Minden, Nev.

Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with a night of music under the stars with Riley Green on May 27, The Marshall Tucker Band on June 3 and Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners on June 18. | carsonvalleyinn.com

Disney in Concert June 5 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

The Reno Phil presents four Broadway-caliber vocalists, clips from iconic Disney movies and some of the best-known film music in cinematic history. | renophil.com

Concerts on Commons June 12-Sept. 4 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City

The full Concerts at Commons free concert series returns this summer held every Sunday (dark July 3). Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | concertsatcommonsbeach.com

Genoa Concerts on the Green June 12-Sept. 11 | Genoa Town Park | Genoa, Nev.

Genoa offers free outdoor concert performances once a month from June through September. Bring a picnic and a blanket. | genoanevada.org

Music on the Beach June 17-Sept. 2 | Kings Beach State Recreation Area

NTBA hosts its 16th annual free Music on the Beach series every Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (dark Aug. 5). Beer and food available for purchase. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | northtahoebusiness.org

Live at Lakeview June 23-Aug. 25 | South Lake Tahoe

Live at Lakeview’s free summer concert series returns featuring shows every Thursday at Lakeview Commons. | liveatlakeview.com

Truckee Reggae Festival June 24-25 | Truckee

This two-day world music and reggae festival at Truckee River Regional Park features Ky-Mani Marley, Third World, the Wailing Souls, Sister Carol, Big Mountain, Lutan Fyah, Arise Roots, J Ras and Pipe Down. There will be live art, DJs, local food and drink and more. | lateniteproductions.com

NORAH JONES

THE CHAINSMOKERS

REGINA SPEKTOR

FRIDAY, JULY 8

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

KENNY CHESNEY

CARLY PEARCE TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY JULY 12 & 13

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30

MIRANDA LAMBERT

DIERKS BENTLEY ASHLEY MCBRYDE SATURDAY, JULY 30

PHILLIP PHILLIPS FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

PAUL CAUTHEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY AUGUST 27 & 28

KEITH URBAN

JACK JOHNSON

ALABAMA

AN EVENING WITH

THURSDAY, JULY 28

INGRID ANDRESS THURSDAY & FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1 & 2

ZIGGY MARLEY SUNDAY & MONDAY SEPTEMBER 4 & 5

TRAIN

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

ERIC CHURCH

JACKSON BROWNE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

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