Summer 2022 Tahoe Music, Events & Festivals

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High Sierra Music Festival

Ongoing | Area venues

June 30-July3 | Plumas County Fairgrounds | Quincy

Enjoy the summer with one of Tahoe’s free summer concert series: Tuesdays features Bluesdays in the Village at Palisade Tahoe; Wednesdays there’s Music in the Park at Truckee River Regional Park; Thursdays offer Truckee Thursdays and Live at Lakeview in South Lake Tahoe; Fridays go to Music on the Beach in Kings Beach or Sunset Live Series at the Village Palisades Tahoe; Saturday and Sundays there’s Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series with extended dates during holidays; and on Sundays Tahoe City offers Concerts at Commons Beach. Markleeville, Valhalla and Tahoe Paradise Park host free summer series on select dates this summer. Read the full Free Summer Concerts lineup at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

High Sierra Music Festival, celebrating 30 years, offers a massive lineup including Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Greensky Bluegrass, The Disco Biscuits, Goose and more. Read more in this edition. | highsierramusic.com

BOPS Summer Concert July 1, 3, 5 & 10 | Area venues

TOCCATA presents an armed forces medley and orchestra-chorus versions of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “God Bless America,” an audience sing-along of “America the Beautiful,” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” | toccatatahoe.org

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July 1-2 | Boreal Mountain | Soda Springs

Music in the Mountains offers two weeks of exploring great classical music through discussions, activities, workshops and concerts. | musicinthemountains.org

Lazy 5 Summer Series June 22-Aug. 17 | Lazy 5 Regional Park | Sparks, Nev.

Enjoy free concerts at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday. New this summer, there will be a food truck and mobile pub during each concert. | washoecounty.gov

Truckee Reggae Fest June 24-25 | Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee

This two-day world music and Jamaican reggae music festival features some of the biggest legends from around the world including Ky-Mani Marley, Third World and Wailing Souls. Expect also live art, DJs and local food and drinks. Read more in this edition. | lateniteproductions.com

Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Festival June 25 | Reno First Congregational

Enjoy guest artists Vasil Chekardzhikov and Friends at 7 p.m., along with the youth and adult competitions starting at 1:30 p.m. Free. | cgwest.org

Levitt AMP Summer Music Series June 25-Aug. 27 | Brewery Art Center | Carson City, Nev.

Enjoy 10 free family friendly concerts at the Brewery Arts Center with regional bands performing a variety of genres. | breweryarts.org

Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys June 26-Sept. 23 | Harveys Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Harveys hosts some of the biggest headliners in the region at an outdoor venue overlooking Lake Tahoe. Concerts begin with Nora Jones and continue through the summer with Jack Johnson, Keith Urban and more. | apeconcerts.com

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The inaugural Tahoe Live two-day event will feature Steve Aoki and Louis the Child with support from Ship Wrek, Whethan and Gattuso. Expect lasers, pyro and cryo at this electronic music experience. | tahoelive.net

Summer Concerts on the Green July 2-3 | Tahoe Donner Driving Range | Tahoe Donner

Step back a couple decades and enjoy two nights of classic rock by four tribute bands. This year brings The Beatles Flashback Band, Foreverland, Kenny Metcalf as Elton John and Wonderbread 5. | tahoedonner.com

A Patriotic Salute July 4 | Bartley Ranch Regional Park | Reno, Nev.

Reno Jazz Orchestra celebrates America’s birthday with a festive night filled with favorite patriotic music and songs performed by Northern Nevada’s finest jazz musicians. | renojazzorchestra.org

TJ Corral’s Outdoor Concert Series July 8, Aug. 6, Sept. 2 | Carson Valley Inn | Minden, Nev.

This summer TJ’s Corral is back hosting a stellar lineup: Clint Black in July, Martina McBride in August and Travis Tritt in September. | carsonvalleyinn.com

Bentley Family Concert Series July 9; Aug. 5, 26 | Minden Park | Minden, Nev.

Concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. are free due to the generous contributions of local businesses and organizations. | communityservices.douglascountynv.gov

Pops on the River Broadway Returns July 9 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev.

Theater enthusiasts prepare for an evening of musical ensemble presentations and show tunes celebrating all things Broadway from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Hairspray,” “Lion King” and more performed by Reno Phil Orchestra and Broadway stars. | renophil.com

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July 9, Aug. 27 | Vikingsholm Castle | Emerald Bay

July 23 | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

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July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11 | Genoa Park | Genoa, Nev.

July 24 | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Enjoy a twilight reception in the Vikingsholm courtyard with live music, wine bar and hors d’ oeuvres. | sierrastateparks.org

Gather in the Genoa Park on the green grass with a blanket and picnic dinner to listen to music, starting at 5 p.m. | genoanevada.org

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Showcase Series July 11-Aug. 22 | Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev.

On Mondays, Shakespeare takes a break and music is presented from classical to jazz and pop. The lineup includes Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Reno Jazz Orchestra and the eighth annual Jazz Night featuring Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin. | laketahoeshakespeare.com

Classical Tahoe July 14-Aug. 18 | Sierra Nevada University | Incline Village, Nev.

Classical Tahoe features performances from some of the nation’s best classical musicians. It starts with a two-day Brubeck Jazz Summit, continues with the world premiere of “Lake Tahoe Symphonic Reflections” and ends with Summer Gala 2022, “Some Enchanted Evening.” | classicaltahoe.org

California WorldFest July 14-17 | Nevada County Fairgrounds | Grass Valley

The lineup includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Suen Kuti & Egypt 80, Bombino and more bands performing on eight stages. Festivalgoers can experience global music to gain a deeper understanding and connection to our world. | worldfest.net

Bass Camp offers an afternoon and evening of headliners such as Slander, Adventure Club, Flux Pavilion and more on three stages. | basscampfest.com

The impressive lineup for the fifth annual event includes Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, Soja and Tribal Seeds. New for 2022 is a local artist stage, a faux grass floor, shade structures, a vendor village, artist paint wall and food and beverage offerings. | laketahoereggaefest.com

Hotter Than July July 30 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev.

Enjoy a night of super-star hits as the Reno Jazz Orchestra presents top-of-thecharts tunes of Tina Turner and Stevie Wonder featuring vocalists Stephanya Barranti and Cliff Porter. | renojazzorchestra.org

BIG BLUEgrass Benefit Concert Aug. 5 | Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma

Jam with family and friends to professional live bluegrass bands that will get you on your feet, dancing and singing along. Tasty food vendors, beer and wine are available for purchase (no outside food or drinks). Bring low-back chairs, flashlights and warm clothing. | sierrastateparks.org

Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival Aug. 19-20 | Bowers Mansion | New Washoe City, Nev.

Enjoy bluegrass music from Kathy Kallick Band, Crying Uncle Bluegrass and The Central Valley Boys. | nnba.org

Night in the Country July 21-23 | Yerington, Nev.

The legendary Night in the Country is one the biggest country music festivals in Nevada with three days of camping and country music. Tracy Lawrence, Dustin Lynch and Chris Young are some of the artists performing this year. | nightinthecountrynv.org

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ARTS & CULTURE An Extraordinary Evening of Poetry June 23 | Olympic House | Olympic Valley

The Community of Writers presents this evening of poetry from seven poets, two of whom are Pulitzer Prize winners. They will read from their published and unpublished work. | communityofwriters.org

Haunted Ghost Tour June 23-Sept. 8 (select dates) | Gold Hill Hotel | Virginia City, Nev.

The tours at Gold Hill Hotel, proclaimed the eighth most haunted location in Nevada, are hosted by Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters. The evening includes a dinner, historical tales and a hunt for ghosts. | goldhillhotel.net

Saturday Night Star Parties June 25, July 16, Aug. 20 | Jack C. Davis Observatory | Carson City, Nev.

The Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College hosts Star Parties on the third Saturday of the month, lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. | wnc.edu

Sierra Arts Festival June 25-26 | West Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev.

Sierra Arts Festival celebrates local artists in downtown Reno with an open-air art market, music, family friendly entertainment, a beer garden, local food trucks and free parking. | sierraarts.org

Carson City Ghost Walking Tours June 25-Oct. 8 (select dates) | McFadden Plaza | Carson City, Nev.

This 29th season explores “Things That Go Ba Bump Bump in the Night.” Experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history led by Madame Curry, the widow of the city’s founder. | carsoncityghostwalk.com

Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show June 26 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee

Truckee Roundhouse Maker Show features local makers and artists and food and beverages from local restaurants, a silent auction, aft cars and kids’ activities. Free parking, but those who ride bikes get half off the $10 admission ticket. | truckeeroundhouse.org

Dragon Lights Reno July 1-Aug. 12 | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | Reno, Nev.

Dragon Lights Reno will illuminate Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Rancho San Rafael Park with all-new lantern displays. Forty-two largerthan-life lantern sculptures, made of steel, fabric and thousands of LED lights, will transform the arboretum into an illuminous wonderland during mid-summer nights. | dragonlightsreno.org

ARTown July 1-31 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

ARTown encourages audiences to embrace multidisciplinary arts and works to strengthen the art industry in Northern Nevada with a month-long celebration of visual and performing arts. From live music to unique exhibits, enjoy the many variations of creative expression. | artown.org 6

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Great American Craft Fair July 2-4 | McKinley Park | Reno, Nev.

Located on the Truckee River this craft fair will off jewelry, paintings, photography, wood working, ceramics, yard art, household decor, wearables and more. The event includes an automobile show with classic American car, locally brewed beers or wines and music. | greatamericancraftfairs.com

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July 8-10 | Atlantis Casino Resort | Reno, Nev.

Watch chalk paintings come to life at this third annual festival. Using pavement for canvas, artists create spectacular masterpieces. Expect three days of art, food, live entertainment, artisan crafters and more. | atlantiscasino.com

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Visiting Artists Workshops July 11-29 | Sierra Nevada University | Incline Village, Nev.

The Fine Arts department at Sierra Nevada University hosts the annual Summer Art Workshops with a variety of summer workshops given by nationally known ceramists, glass artists, painters, sculptors, printmakers, digital artists, photographers, paper makers, jewelers and more. | sierranevada.edu

Graeagle Arts & Crafts Fair July 16-17 | Town Park | Graeagle

Expect numerous booths featuring quality, handmade crafts and fine art by the exhibitors. Live bluegrass music is also featured along with an assortment of foods and beverages at nearby specialty booths. | graeagle.com

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Antiques and Vintage Sale July 22-24 | Truckee High School | Truckee

Thousands of quality antiques and unique collectibles, all for sale, will be featured at the 48th Annual Truckee Antiques & Vintage Sale. More than 60 exhibitors from nine states will take part in this year’s event. | (530) 241-4063

Cordillera International Film Festival July 28-Aug. 1 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev.

Enjoy a film festival by filmmakers for filmmakers with film screenings, celebrations, networking events, education panels and more. | ciffnv.org

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Arts & Craft Fair July 29-31 | Kings Beach

Enjoy an arts & crafts fair on the plaza at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area.

Tahoe Art League Artist Studio Tour July 29-31, Aug. 5-7 | Area venues | South Lake Tahoe

The 15th annual tour invites the public into artists’ private studios to view and purchase unique local art during two weekends. Paintings, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography and art jewelry are among some of the featured works of the league’s fine artists. | talart.org

Kings Beach Art Tour July 30-31 | Kings Beach venues

The Kings Beach Art Tour features 21 local artists who will open their studios to display and sell their art through a self-guided studio art tour from 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kings Beach and Tahoe Vista. | kbarttour.com

Art Walk on the Comstock Aug. 6-7 | D Street | Virginia City, Nev.

More than 100 hand-selected artisans will display their works, from woodworks to paintings, sculptures to clothing and everything in between. | visitvirginiacitynv. com

Open Art Studios Aug. 19-21 | area venues | Carson City, Nev.

The 4th annual Carson City Open Studios Tour is a free cultural event that will showcase 30 local artists at studios throughout Carson City. Some locations will include live music. | milehighjazz.com

Beyond Van Gough: The Immersive Experience Aug. 19-Oct. 3 | Reno Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev.

Through the use of cutting-edge projection technology and an original score, Beyond Van Gogh breathes new life into more than 300 of Van Gogh’s artworks. | vangoghreno.com

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Pacific Fine Arts Festival Aug. 19-21| Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City

Pacific Fine Arts Festival features paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, graphics, and jewelry and arts and crafts including handmade clothing, leather goods, wooden toys and more with dates throughout the summer. | pacificfinearts.com

Art & Soul ArtWalk Aug. 27 | Downtown | Truckee

The annual art walk will be held in historic downtown where artists display their work at 30 different stops. Enjoy a music, wine tasting and small bites, while appreciating the artwork. | historictruckee.com

Lake Tahoe Economic Summit: Envision Tahoe Sept. 7 | Granlibakken | Tahoe City

Tahoe Prosperity Center, the regional community and economic development nonprofit for the Tahoe Basin, is hosting Lake Tahoe Economic Summit: Envision Tahoe. Keynote speakers include Elmy Bermejo, the regional administrator for the Small Business Administration and Sheba Person-Whitley, regional director of the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration. | tahoeprosperity.org

Reno Tahoe International Art Show Sept. 8-11 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev.

This event will showcase 200+ curated regional artists and bespoke furniture designers as part of a central “Heart of Reno” feature, presenting more than 1,000 pieces of original fine artworks. Showcased in the adjacent ballrooms will be 40+ national and international galleries presenting the works of renowned artists from around the world. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | rtiashow.com

Silver State Art Festival Sept. 9-11 | Fuji Exhibit Hall | Carson City, Nev.

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This art festival features gourds, basketry and fine arts and crafts. The event offers gourd and basket-weaving classes. | nevadagourdsociety.org

CULINARY DELIGHTS Food Truck Fridays Until Aug. 26 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.

Reno Street Food offers deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers held from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday with live local bands and artists. | Food Truck Friday on Facebook

Feed the Camel Until Sept. 14 | McKinley Arts & Cultural Center | Sparks, Nev.

Reno’s Hump Day food truck event celebrates local food trucks that convene under the Keystone Bridge, serving unique specialties, along with local beer. Every Wednesday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. And no, there aren’t actual camels to feed. | Feed the Camel on Facebook

Third Thursday Wine Walk June 23, July 21, Aug. 18 | Main Street | Gardnerville, Nev.

There is no better way to experience Main Street than participating in a monthly wine walk. Bring your friends and family to experience all that Gardnerville has to offer with a new theme every month. | mainstreetgardnerville.org 10

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Capital City Brewfest June 25 | McFadden Plaza | Carson City, Nev.

This Brewfest features more than 24 breweries from 3 to 9 p.m. to benefit Rotary projects including local scholarships. Live music is in McFadden Plaza. | capitalcitybrewfest.com

Truckee Brew Fest July 2 | Truckee Regional Park | Truckee

The 15th annual Truckee Brew Fest features more than 30 specialty brews from Northern California and Nevada breweries, music by The Blues Monsters, dancing, barbecue items and silent auction. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | truckeeoptimist. com

Carson City Wine Walk July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3 | Downtown | Carson City, Nev.

Take pleasure in a stroll through downtown while enjoying a wine walk on the first Saturday of every month from 1 to 5 p.m. | downtowncarson.org

Local Brewery Series July 9, Aug. 13 | Northstar California | Truckee

Whether you’re riding at Northstar for the day or visiting the shops, head to the Village. Tickets to its Local Brewery Series gets three pours from 2 to 5 p.m. with a band playing from 3 to 6 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes. | Local Brewery Series on Facebook

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Crawl Reno July 9, Sept. 17 | Headquarters Bar | Reno, Nev.

Reno, the crawl capital of the world, hosts upcoming crawls including Comic Crawl on July 9 and A Very Potter Crawl on Sept. 17. All crawls start at Headquarters Bar at 8 p.m. and last until 4 a.m. | crawlreno.com

Sierra Nevada Lavender & Honey Festival July 10 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.

This scent-sational new event will feature all things lavender and honey along with arts and crafts, food, demonstrations, music, entertainment and more. | lavenderandhoneyfest.com

Reno Wine Walk July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 22 | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.

Take a stroll along the Truckee River while sipping on wine from 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at participating Riverwalk District merchants. | renoriver.org

Taste of Gold July 23 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe

The annual Taste of Gold fundraiser brings the community together on campus to enjoy pours of regional wines, small-batch crafted beers and locally produced spirits along with tasty bites. Enjoy live music, dancing and a silent auction. | ltcc.edu

Downieville Mountain Brewfest July 23 | Main Street | Downieville

Downieville Mountain Brewfest offers fresh mountain air, fishing, mountain biking, small-town charm, music, food and some of the finest craft beer available in northern California and Nevada. | downievillebrewfest.com

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Biggest Little City Wing Fest July 29-30 | The Row | Reno, Nev.

This annual event serves more than 20,000 pounds of chicken wings. Free live entertainment on outdoor stages, shopping and local celebrity wing judging top off the delicious holiday weekend. | caesars.com/the-row-reno

Reno Garlic Fest July 30 | Dick Taylor Park | Reno, Nev.

Reno Garlic Fest showcases locally grown garlic, garlicky foods, garlic-based medicinals along with music, games and gardening resources. The event supports local farmers, builds community and strengthens neighborhood ties through locally raised food. | Reno Garlic Fest 2022 on Facebook

Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest Aug. 13 & 14 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Festivalgoers can sip on a wide array of tasty beers from different breweries, as well as enjoy an incredible lineup of music. All proceeds from the event benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. | palisadestahoe.com 12

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Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off Aug. 31-Sept. 5 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev.

At America’s biggest, free barbecue festival, enjoy the country’s best grilling competition. Two dozen of the world’s top barbecue competitors serve up more than 240,000 pounds of ribs for hundreds of thousands of hungry event-goers. | nuggetribcookoff.com

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Alpen Wine Festival Sept. 4 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

The 32nd annual Alpen Wine Fest includes wine tasting from more than 40 vineyards, live music, a silent auction and raffle. Entry is a donation to Can Do MS. | palisadestahoe.com

Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings Sept. 9 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

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Six local bands go head-to-head in a battle to be crowned the best band in the Village. Meanwhile, six restaurants face off in competition pitting the best wings against each other. You decide the winners. Benefits Tahoe Institute For Natural Science. | palisadestahoe.com

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FESTIVALS & FAMILY FUN Third Thursday Year-round | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev.

Enjoy music, family fun, movie nights, arts & crafts, food demos and tastings, and more from 4 to 9 p.m. | 39northdowntown.com

Reno Rodeo Until June 25 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

The annual Reno Rodeo combines professional and amateur bull riding with Western-themed fun and activities. From mutton bustin’ to barrel racing, live music and good eats, get ready to celebrate the Wild West. | renorodeo.com

Cool Car Cruizen Fridays Through Oct. 28 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Cool vehicles are welcome every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. | goodsamsaferide.com

Truckee Thursdays June 23-Aug. 11 | Downtown | Truckee

Truckee Downtown Merchants Association presents Truckee Thursdays, part street fair and part block party, in historic downtown. Hobnob with locals, meet visitors and join in the fun — live music, activity booths, local vendors and food trucks — every Thursday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | truckeethursdays.com

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Native Species and Lake Tahoe Bird festivals June 25-26 | Taylor Creek Visitor Center | South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science presents two family-friendly days to learn about bird research on June 25 and native species of the area on June 26. Attend walks with experts, visit educational booths and more. | tinsweb.org 13

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Danberg Summer Festival June 25-Aug. 25 (select dates) | Danberg Home Ranch Historic Park | Minden, Nev.

The Dangberg Home Ranch was founded in 1857 when German immigrant Heinrich Friedrich Dangberg started a new life in Carson Valley. Now it’s a day-use park that hosts the summer festival. | dangberg.org

Historic Train Rides June 25-Sept. 18 (select dates) | Eastgate Depot | Carson City, Nev.

Nevada’s rich history is told on the V&T Carson City-Virginia City route through tunnels, canyons and mining towns aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive. This all-day train excursion includes a 3.5hout stop in Virginia City. | vtrailway.com

Movies on the Beach June 29-Aug. 17 (except July 6) | Commons Beach | Tahoe City

Enjoy summer evenings at Tahoe City’s Commons Beach. Bring low-back chairs, blankets, sleeping bags and a flashlight. Movies play at dusk on Wednesday nights from 6 to 11 p.m. | tcpud.org

Great Western Steam Up July 1-4 | Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City, Nev.

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. There will be visiting locomotives and cars, antique steam-powered vehicles, lost arts demonstration, music, entertainment and more. | greatwesternsteamup.com

Car, Truck and Motorcycle Shows July 1-Sept. 18 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Good Samaritan Safe Ride offers eight different car, truck and motorcycle shows throughout the summer, from Rolling Chrome/Tahoe Thunder to Hot Tahoe Cruisin’ and celebrity invitational. | goodsamsaferide.com

4th of July celebrations July 3-7 | Area venues

The Tahoe Sierra knows how to put on a party, and the 4th of July is now different with festivities starting on July 2, and fireworks throughout the area on July 2, 3 and 4. Read more in this edition. | Events Calendar at TheTahoeWeekly.com

Kirkwood Summer Festival July 2 | Village Plaza | Kirkwood

The Village Plaza will come alive for a day of wine and beer tasting, incredible food, music, a silent auction and activities for the kids from 3 to 6 p.m. This fundraiser benefits the Kirkwood Volunteer Fire Department. | kmpud.com

American Century Championship July 6-10 | Edgewood Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe

This made-for-TV event is the premier celebrity golf tournament and raises funds for charities. The tournament is a 54-hole modified format that features sports’ and entertainment’s greatest celebrities. | americancenturychampionship.com

Reno Basque Festival July 16 | California Building | Reno, Nev.

The Basque culture is a big part of Reno’s history and tradition. Celebrate Basque heritage with traditional food, music, dancing and activities. | renobasqueclub.org

Barracuda Championship July 14-17 | Old Greenwood | Truckee

Get ready for the greatest lip-smacking, golf-clapping, summer-loving event in the region. The Barracuda Championship combines amazing golf and savory outdoor grilling as PGA Tour professionals tee up in Truckee. | barracudachampionship.com

Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival July 23 | 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 Grocery Outlet STEM Expo, the Family Festival, free rides for kids by EAA Young Eagle’s pilot volunteers, displays, vendors and more. | truckeetahoeairshow.com

Northern Nevada Pride July 23 | Fourth & Virginia streets | Reno, Nev.

Show your pride and celebrate the diversity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in Reno. The day begins with a commUNITY parade that ends at the festival in Wingfield Park. | northernnevadapride.org 14

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Movies in the Park June 24, July 8, 29, Aug. 12 | Heritage Park | Gardnerville, Nev.

Gather around with popcorn and a blanket for family-friendly movies that start after the sun sets behind the park — around 8 p.m. | townofgardnerville.com

Hot August Nights July 29-30, Aug. 2-7 | Virginia City & Reno/Sparks

The streets of Virginia City, Reno and Sparks vibrate with the sound of muffled rumbles of rebuilt engines, rays of sunlight glinting off the polished chrome and heavy scents of Dapper Dan hair pomade filling the air. The event includes show ‘n’ shines, classic cruises, poker walks and live entertainment with Blue Oyster Cult, Starship with Mickey Thomas and Blood, Sweat & Tears. | hotaugustnights.net

Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance Aug. 12-13 | Obexer’s Boat Company | Homewood

This year’s 48th annual Concours will again be staged at the historic Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood with the two-day show open to the public. | laketahoeconcours.com

Northern Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival Aug. 20 | Sparks Marina | Sparks, Nev.

This annual festival celebrates ancient Chinese culture, sport and the natural wonders of the Reno-Sparks region. Dragon boats are 40-foot human-powered canoes decorated with ornate Chinese dragon heads and tails, led by the rhythmic beat of a drum. | mldb.gwnevents.com

Reno Aloha Festival Aug. 20 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev.

The “Biggest Little Ohana in the World” is a family friendly event featuring live music, dancers, Keiki Village arts and crafts, food and drink. Learn how to play the ukulele, hula or speak Hawaiian. | renoalohafestival.com

Virginia City Roundup Motorcycle Rodeo Aug. 26 | Arena & Fairgrounds | Virginia City, Nev.

Chopper Magazine’s Virginia City Roundup Motorcycle Rodeo is a combination as crazy as it sounds. This event brings a weekend of a wild ruckus to the Com-

stock, featuring a live concert, a custom motorcycle show and an amateur rodeo with bulls, broncs and more. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Truckee Professional Rodeo Aug. 26-27 | McIver Arena | Truckee

See barrel racing, mutton busting and bull riding during the annual Truckee Professional Rodeo. The event includes an arena dance with music by Everyday Outlaw. | truckeerodeo.org

Championship & Last Chance Arabian Horse Show Aug. 28-Sept. 3 | Reno Sparks Livestock Event Center

The family will enjoy watching this equine competition featuring the magnificent, versatile and beautiful Arabian horse. Free to the public, the event showcases Western riding, English and Native costume rides. | arabianhorses3.org

Burning Man Aug. 28-Sept. 5 | Black Rock Desert | Washoe County

Once a year, tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art and self-expression. In this crucible of creativity, all are welcome. | burningman.org

Numaga Indian Days Powwow Sept. 2-4 | Hungry Valley Powwow Grounds | Hungry Valley, Nev.

This nationally acclaimed Powwow features the Native American dancers, singers and drummers along with traditional foods and crafts. | Numaga Indian Days PowWow on Facebook

Heritage Civil War Days and Battle Trains Sept. 3-4 | C Street | Virginia City, Nev.

Hundreds of reenactors battle out great scenes on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad and in the middle of C Street as part of the Labor Day Parade. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Victorian clothing and join the ladies for High Tea or take a ride on an evening champagne train and see a battle from the comfort of your seat. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

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International Camel & Ostrich Races Sept. 9-11 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev.

It all started with a tall tale from an Old West newspaperman and the legends lives one. Come and see these extraordinary animals race. Each day, races start at High Noon and gates open at 10 a.m. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

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The Great Reno Balloon Race Sept. 9-11 | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | Reno, Nev.

The Great Reno Balloon Race is the largest free hot-air ballooning event in the world. During three days in early September, enjoy a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring over Reno. | renoballoon.com

Balls in the Ruff Sept. 12 | Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club | Truckee

Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club will host a scramble-style tournament with the return of the fun-filled awards dinner, multiple hole-in-one holes with prizes, fun contest holes, special refreshments and an all-around good time. Proceeds benefit Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. | hstt.org

STIHL National Championship Air Races

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Sept. 14-18 | Reno Stead Airport | Reno, Nev.

Held every September just north of Reno, the air races have become an institution for northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts from around the world. For one week, the high desert north becomes home to hundreds of aircraft, their pilots and crews.

The event features seven racing classes, a large display of static aircraft with military and civil flight demonstrations. | airrace.org

Snaffle Bit Futurity Sept. 14-18 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev.

This is a showcase for the Spanish vaquero’s horse-training methods dating back to the early American West. The competition is a family-friendly sports event for all horse enthusiasts. Shoppers will enjoy a Western trade show and horse sales. | renosnafflebitfuturity.com

Adventure Sports Week Until June 26 | Area venues | North Lake Tahoe

Adventure Sports Week Tahoe is a 10-day event featuring human-powered sports, music, film and fun for all. Trail running, triathlon, mountain biking, stand-up paddleboarding and other competitive events to choose from. Concerts, film, clinics, gear demos and more. | adventuresportsweektahoe.com

Little Big Mountain Bike Festival June 24-25 | Truckee Bike Park

Check out the action with a Dual Slalom Race, Kids Pump Track Jam, Dirt Jump Jam and Slopestyle Jump Competition to benefit the Truckee Bike Park. | truckeebikepark.org

GET IN TUNE WITH NATURE The beauty of North Lake Tahoe takes center stage with FREE music all summer long. These events are dedicated to showcasing great local and independent artists who perform at concerts on the beach and festivals in the mountains.

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Big Blue Adventure Race Series

Lost Sierra Showdown

June 25-Oct. 1 (select dates) | Truckee/Tahoe area venues

July 9-10 | Portola Riverwalk DGC | Portola

Big Blue Adventure offers a cornucopia of Lake Tahoe and Truckee endurance events in triathlons, running, biking, swimming, adventure racing and paddling.

The summer events include open water events in Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake and end with the Great Trail Race on Oct. 1, a run from Truckee to Tahoe City that doubles as a run and bike race. | bigblueadventure.com

Dirt Magic 2022 June 24-26, Aug. 5-7 | area venues | Graeagle & Downieville

Help Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship on fun-filled weekends of trail work, camping, barbecues and beer. On June 24-26, work on the trails of Lakes Basin near Graeagle. On Aug. 5-7, work the trials of Downieville. | RSVP sierratrails.org

High Sierra Archery Shoot June 25-26 | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood

This year, expect three courses: a Team course, a Whiskey course and a Bear Archery course. This is a fun event for the whole family featuring food and beverages, vendors, live music, along with a kids and beginners archery range at the base with professional instruction. | skihomewood.com

Alta Alpina Challenge

The Portola Riverwalk DGC will host the first PDGA-sanctioned event on the John Houck designed course, located along the middle fork of the Feather River.

Tee times will begin at 7:30 a.m. | discgolfscene.com

Death Ride: Tour of the California Alps July 16 | Turtle Rock Park | Markleeville

The 103-mile course begins at 5 a.m. and covers both sides of three mountain passes: Monitor Pass, Ebbetts Pass and the Pacific Grade. The full course is not for the faint at heart. | deathride.com

Tahoe Rim Trail 100-Mile Endurance Run July 16-17 | Western Nevada College | Carson City, Nev.

Tahoe Rim Trail 100-Mile Endurance Run is one of the absolute best ultra runs in the country. This race will be run on single-track trails and dirt roads within Spooner State Park and on the Tahoe Rim Trail located within the state park and on National Forest land all at or above 8,000 feet of elevation. | trter.com

Palisades Mountain Run July 23 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

The Alta Alpina Challenge is a personalized event. Every rider bib is personalized based on his or her choice of ride. Rider’s collect special pass stickers on the bib and the result can be framed as a souvenir of the accomplishment. | altaalpina.org

For the past 41 years, runners and hikers have made the annual pilgrimage to the top of Palisades for this event with stunning views of Lake Tahoe. The course climbs 3.6 miles up Mountain Run to High Camp where awards, raffle, music, refreshments and beer are provided. Proceeds benefit Gene Upshaw Memorial Cancer Center and ASC Scholarship Fund. | asctrainingcenter.org

Western State 100-Mile Endurance Run

Tahoe Paddle Race Series

June 25-26 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 16-18 | Area venues

June 25 | Turtle Rock Park | Markleeville

The Western States 100 Mile Endurance run is the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race. Following the historic Western States Trail, runners climb more than 18,000 feet and descend nearly 23,000 feet before they reach the finish line at Placer High School in Auburn. | wser.org

Tahoe Paddle Race series celebrates its 13th anniversary with three events on Lake Tahoe. The series offers both the recreational paddler and the race enthusiast an opportunity to participate in SUP, prone paddleboard or OC1 class races and ends with the Tahoe Cup Lake Crossing. | tahoepaddleracing.com

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B4BC’s Skate the Lake July 23-24 | area venues | North Lake Tahoe

Boarding for Breast Cancer’s Skate The Lake is a 28-mile skate/bike/roll starting at Sugar Pine Point State Park up to Palisades Tahoe and ending at Common’s Beach. B4BC welcomes anyone on wheels of all ages and abilities to join this push for prevention to raise funds for B4BC’s education, prevention and survivorship programs. | b4bc.org

Lost and Found 30K & 5K July TBA | Donner Lake | Truckee

The Lost and Found is one of the most scenic and rugged trail races; it has something for everyone. The 30km is a modified loop course with the start and finish at Johnson Canyon trailhead. The 5km is a single loop with about 823 feet of climb, great views of Donner Lake and the Pacific Crest. A great post-party will await the finishers. | e3running.com

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Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival

“Native Gardens”

Aug. 6-7 | Kings Beach State Recreation Area | Kings Beach

Through June 26 (select dates) | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

Celebrate stand-up paddleboarding with two days of paddle clinics, yoga, races and fun on the beach. Activities for both kids and adults are offered throughout the weekend. | tahoenalu.com

Tour de Tahoe Sept. 11 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Don’t miss an opportunity to ride 72 miles of Lake Tahoe’s spectacular shoreline, including an 800-foot climb overlooking scenic Emerald Bay. A 35-mile ride with boat cruise option is also available. Cyclists enjoy great food and participant support stations. | bikethewest.com

Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and doctoral candidate Tania, his pregnant wife, are realizing the American dream when they purchase a house next door to community stalwarts Virginia and Frank. But a disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals out of control. | renolittletheater.org

Rock Hard Burlesque Through Aug. 27 | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Rock Hard Burlesque is an erotic mixture of classic and modern rock ‘n’ roll songs, seductive dancers and risqué aerialists. Our suggestive host will guide you through the night with her comedic fun and games. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

“Silent Sky” June 23-July 2 | Valhalla Tahoe Boathouse Theatre | South Lake Tahoe

“Silent Sky” tells the true story of 19th Century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt and her fellow female researchers or “computers” in the Harvard University observatory who set the standard still used today for measuring distances in space while discovering thousands of stars. | valhallatahoe.com

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“Clue: On Stage!”

June 23-July 17 (select dates) | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev.

In a deserted New England mansion in 1954 the classic board game will be brought to life in “Clue: On Stage!” Six colorful guests are invited to a dinner party thrown by an anonymous host. This diabolically hilarious murder mystery is based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn. | bruka.org

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival July 1-Aug. 22 | Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev.

This season the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Mamma Mia.” Monday Night Showcase Series includes live music and dance performances each week. | laketahoeshakespeare.com

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” July 15-Aug. 7 (select dates) | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vies for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Six spellers enter: one speller leaves. At least the losers get a juice box. | renolittletheater.org

“Vortex” July 15-16 | Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater | Reno, Nev.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the ballet that rocks featuring passionate rock, dance and alternative music. | avaballet.com

Trails & Vistas Art Hikes July 16-17 | Webber Lake/Lacey Meadows | Truckee Sept. 10-11 | Tahoe Meadows Interpretive Trail | Incline Village, Nev.

This year Trails & Vistas offers summer and fall guided art hikes. Art in nature includes music, art, dance, poetry on guided hikes through meadows and forests.

Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | trailsandvistas.org

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” July 21-24 | Community Arts Center | Truckee

Truckee Community Theater explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, is guaranteed to please audiences of all ages. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

“Swan Lake” July 22, 25, Aug. 6 | Area venues

This love story with roots in reality, as well as fantasy, tests the character of the hero, Prince Sigfried, as he matures into manhood. He encounters Odette, the Princess turned into a swan by evil sorcery, and his life is altered forever. | sierranevadaballet.org

“Hadestown” July 26-31 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Hadestown intertwines two mythic tales, that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone, as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. | pioneercenter.com

Lake Tahoe Dance Festival July 27-29 | Gatekeeper’s Museum | Tahoe City

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective brings the top performers in the world to the Gatekeeper’s Museum for a celebration of dance with Lake Tahoe as the backdrop.

Audience participatory demonstrations and meet-the-artist talks help further the collaboration between artists. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | laketahoedancecollective.org

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Dog Days of Summer Dance Festival Aug. 19-21 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

This three-night event will provide a new performance opportunity for local dance companies and spotlight the work that SPCA of Northern Nevada does for our community. Six local dance companies will be commissioned to perform on the new raised outdoor stage. | pioneercenter.com

WordWave 2022 Sept. 11 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe WordWave is the culmination of an annual one-act play writing competition. The best three submissions will be selected and presented as full productions.

The playwrights will see their play come to life on the stage at the Boathouse Theatre. | valhallatahoe.showare.com

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