Tahoe Music, Events & Festival Guide | Winter 2021-22

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WINTER 2021-22 EDITION | DEC. 15-APRIL 15

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Holiday Celebrations The Polar Express | Until Dec. 23

Holiday Celebrations Parade of Christmas Tree Lights

Christmas in the Sierra

Until Dec. 17 | Christmas Tree Lane | South Lake Tahoe

Dec. 17 | Douglas County Community Center | Gardnerville, Nev.

Visit a parade of festive trees on Christmas Tree Lane hosted by local business owners.

Download the online map for more details. | liveviolencefree.org

“Guilty Christmas” Until Dec. 17 | Valhalla Grand Hall | South Lake Tahoe

This concert features David John and the Comstock Cowboys. | visitcarsonvalley.org

Holiday Concert Dec. 17 & 18 | CVIC Hall | Minden, Nev. Carson Valley Pops Orchestra will delight with a lineup of musical selections. | cvpops.org

This play by David Hamilton and Mark D. Williams is a fast-paced musical comedy written specifically for the Tahoe audience. Look for songs about winter driving, running for city council and quarantine. | valhallatahoe.com

Home for the Holidyas

“A Christmas Carol”

The spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah comes to life as the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra and headlining vocalists present “Home for the Holidays.” | renojazzorchestra.org

Until Dec. 18 | Bruka Theatre | Reno, Nev. Brüka Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol” written by Charles Dickens and is adapted and directed for three actors by Michael Grimm. | bruka.org

The Polar Express Until Dec. 23 | Eastgate Depot | Carson City, Nev. The hour-long train rides are great family fun. Kids can even wear pajamas. | vtrailway.com

Santa’s Christmas Wonderland Until Dec. 26 | Eldorado Resort Casino | Reno, Nev. Santa’s Christmas Wonderland features glittering costumes, sensational sets, a dazzling cast and the highest kicking chorus dancers this side of the North Pole. | eldoradoreno.com

Trail of Holiday Lights Until Dec. 31 | South Shore venues

Dec. 17 & 19 | The Theatre | Reno, Nev.

“Tahoe Nutcracker” Dec. 17-19 | North Tahoe High School | Tahoe City Lake Tahoe Dance Collective offers this holiday classic set in the ballroom of Tahoe Tavern in 1919 with professional guest artists, community members and local dancers. | laketahoedancecollective.org

Christmas with the Filharmonic Dec. 17-Jan. 3 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. The Filharmonic, an LA-based a cappella 5-piece vocal group, brings their unique blend of hip-hop, pop and 90s nostalgia. | caesars.com

Santa Stop Drive-Thru Dec. 18 | The Chateau | Incline Village

Local businesses and homes light up their homes for the Trails of Holiday Lights for everyone’s enjoyment and for bragging rights. Free map online. | tahoechamber.org

The holiday fun starts at this festive drive-through event. See Santa and Mrs. Claus and bring along a prewritten letter for Santa to drop in the North Pole Express Mailbox. | yourtahoeplace.com

Christmas on the Comstock

Handel’s “Messiah”

Until Dec. 31 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev.

Dec. 18 & 19 | area venues

Festivities include the Believe Again Christmas Challenge shopping spree worth $1,000, two weekends of fireworks shows, the evening Train O’Lights, a Christmas play, Parade of Lights, a saloon crawl, holiday artisan craft fair and community celebrations. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will conclude its 16th season with a production of Handel’s “Messiah,” along with seasonal carols. | toccatatahoe.org

Northern Lights Tahoe

This holiday-themed show takes the time-honored elements of the holidays and mixes them with computer animation and projection mapping for a modern, up-to-date spin. | grandsierraresort.com

Until Dec. 31 | Area venues This annual, popular, month-long festival will highlight local communities. Celebrate the season with a holiday parties, sip & shops, music and more in Crystal Bay and Incline Village, Nev. | northernlightstahoe.com

Heavenly Holidays

Holiday Dreams Dec. 18-Jan. 1 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.

Christmas Vespers by Candlelight Dec. 19 | Sierra Brooks Lodge | Loyalton

Until Dec. 31 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Spend an evening in peace and stillness immersed in contemplative song, chanting, prayer and candlelight. | musicasierra.org

Heavenly Holidays Family Festival ice sculptures, breakfasts with Santa, ice-skating performances starring Disney characters, a Ferris Wheel, live music and a New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring Gin Blossoms. | skiheavenly.com

Great Basin Carolers

Noel Nights

Enjoy the sounds of the season with live caroling from the Great Basin Carolers from 4 to 7 p.m. | palisadestahoe.com

Dec. 17 | Northstar Village | Truckee From 6 to 8 p.m. gather at the ice rink for live music, photos with Santa, a Letters to Santa location, face painting and balloon animals. | northstarcalifornia.com

Festive Fridays

Dec. 20-24 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

“The Nutcracker” Dec. 22-23 | Bally’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. Reno Dance Theater will be performing the holiday classic.| ballyslaketahoe.com

Dec. 17 | Downtown Truckee

Holiday Movie Skate Night

Historical tours, holiday sip & shop and search for the “Snow Flake” at specific locations throughout downtown to win gift cards from downtown businesses from 4 to 6 p.m. | historictruckee.com

Dec. 24, 25, Jan. 1 | Northstar Village | Truckee

Christmas Trombone Ensemble

Ski With Santa

Dec. 17 | Airport Gardens | Reno, Nev.

Dec. 25 | Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area | Truckee

This free event at noon from Reno Wind Symphony will start the magic of the holidays. | renowindsymphony.com

After the presents are open, take a few runs with Santa himself, with a half-day of skiing and riding.| tahoedonner.com

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Enjoy free, family-friendly holiday movies while on the ice rink including “The Grinch,” “The Polar Express” and “Trolls-World Tour.” | northstarcalifornia.com

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Disney Princess-The Concert Feb. 25 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev. This all-star quartet of Broadway and animated film icons celebrate all the Disney princesses in an evening of songs, animation and stories, alongside their magical music director and enchanting prince. | grandsierraresort.com

Martha Graham Dance Company March 8 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. Martha Graham Dance Company celebrates the exhilarating return to live theater with this performance of iconic Graham classics alongside a stunning new work by one of today’s top choreographers. | pioneercenter.com

“She Kills Monsters” March 10-19 | LTCC Duke Theater | South Lake Tahoe “She Kills Monsters” is a surprisingly sweet tale of friendship, loss and acceptance. blackicetheatreco.com

10-Minute Play Festival WinterWonderGrass | April 1-3

Performing Arts Magique Until Jan. 29 | The Theatre | Reno, Nev. Magique is loaded with special effects, dazzling costumes, a catchy soundtrack, multimedia backdrops, synchronized lighting and grand illusions. | wethetheatre.com

Northstar Winter Music Series Until March 26 | Northstar Village | Truckee Cozy up around a fire pit or break out the ice skates and enjoy live music from 2 to 5 p.m. in The Village on Saturdays through the end of March. | northstarcalifornia.com

Après Music Until April 1 | Heavenly’s Tamarack Lodge | South Lake Tahoe On Fridays and Saturdays enjoy free, live music at Tamarack from 3 to 5 p.m. skiheavenly.com

March 11-13 | Community Art Center | Truckee With the help of writing teacher Karen Terrey, Truckee Community Theater helps novice and aspiring playwrights to create 10-minute plays, directed by different directors. truckeecommunitytheater.com

Dancing with the Stars: Live!

March 26 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev. The show will feature fan-favorite professional and troupe dancers in a new production showcasing every type of dance style as seen on the hit ABC show from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. | grandsierraresort.com

Apex Concerts: Emerson String Quartet March 31 | Hall Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. The quartet performs two masterpieces of chamber music: Haydn’s “The Seven Last Words of Christ” and the String Quintet in C Major by Schubert. | unr.edu

WinterWonderGrass April 1-3 | 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

Disney’s “Moana, Jr.” Dec. 10-12 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev. This coming-of-age story follows Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. | wildhorsetheater.com 20 TH annual

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live Dec. 16 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. Hist Emily Connor and movie-riffing robots, Tom Servo, Crow and GPC, take viewers on a rollercoaster ride through the film “Making Contact,” imposed by mad scientist, MegaSynthia. | pioneercenter.com

Reno Latin Dance Fest Jan. 6-9 | The Row Reno | Reno, Nev.

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This Latin dance festival hosts workshops taught by professional instructors, night parties with hours of social dancing, Latin DJs and an evening showcase where couples and teams from all over the nation perform. | renolatindancefest.com

“The Lightning Thief” Jan. 14-23 | Community Art Center | Truckee This annual teen production features students grades 7 to 12 in a Percy Jackson musical. truckeecommunitytheater.com

Classix Series Jan. 15-16, Feb. 12-13, March 5-6 & April 2-3 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. The Reno Philharmonic presents its Classix Series this winter with performances monthly from January to April. | renophil.com

“Fiddler on the Roof” Jan. 18-23 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. pioneercenter.com

Apex Concert: Masters and Apprentices Jan. 26 | Hall Concert Hall | Reno, Nev. The tradition of student teacher relationship is reinforced in the repertoire: the friendly duos by Jean-Baptiste Barrère, Mendelssohn and Connesson, a clarinet sonata by Lowell Liebermann and the majestic Clarinet Trio by Johannes Brahms: a work inspired by Mozart and Beethoven. | unr.edu

“Waitress” Feb. 4-6 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county, shows Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. | pioneercenter.com

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Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week | Until Dec. 18

The Great Outdoors Winter Trail Series

Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Count

Monthly | area venues | Carson City, Nev.

Jan. 14 | area venues | Lake Tahoe

Ascent Runs offers one race a month from until March, no matter the weather, from a run with Rudolph to a run through mud. | ascentruns.com

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will be coordinating the 41st annual mid-winter bald eagle count.| tinsweb.org

Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week

Play Forever Fridays

Until Dec. 18 | Virtual & in-person

Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 18, April 8 | Boreal Mountain | Soda Springs

This year’s event features free virtual and in-person educational sessions focused on backcountry safety. | takecaretahoe.org

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

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Moonlight Snowshoe Hike

Until March 29 | Area venues | Incline Village, Nev.

Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

Trekkers of all abilities are welcome to join IVGID’s Senior Program for light to moderate level snowshoe outings at various locations. | yourtahoeplace.com

Join a Community Snowshoe Hike to Diamond Peak’s Snowflake Lodge for ages 10 and older. Enjoy s’mores and hot cocoa at the top. | diamondpeak.com

Christmas Bird Count

Eagles & Agriculture

Dec. 15 | South Lake Tahoe

Jan. 27-30 | area venues | Carson Valley

Join Tahoe Institute for Natural Science for its annual Christmas Bird Count. | tinsweb.org

Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series

Take ranch tours to spot eagles and owls, enter the annual photo contest, hike the area and take workshops all about these magnificent birds of prey. | business.carsonvalleynv.org

Dec. 16, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, 17 | | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley

Tahoe Junior Freeride Quail Ride

The Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series showcases locals and athletes, who share stories of their incredible adventures in the mountains. | alpenglowsports.com

Feb. 6 | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood

Avalanche Training

Watch the region’s youngest competitors put down their best lines on Homewood’s iconic Quail Face.| skihomewood.com

Dec. 18 | Turtle Rock Community Center | Markleeville

The Great Ski Race

The Nickolay Dodov Foundation is hosting this free educational event for the Alpine County East Slope. All are welcome. | nickolaydodovfoundation.com

March 6 | Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area | Tahoe City

Snowshoeing Tours

The annual Great Ski Race challenges cross-country skiers to race from Tahoe City to Truckee. | thegreatskirace.com

Dec. 18 & 31, Jan. 16, Feb. 12 | Wylder Hotel | Hope Valley

Subaru Winterfest

Take a moonlit meadow snowshoe tour and relax afterwards with a hot chocolate and cookies. | wylderhotels.com

March 14-15 | Boreal

Full Moon Snowshoe Tours

U.S. Freestyle Championships

Dec. 18-March 28 | Area venues

March 23-27 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Tahoe Adventure Company offers full moon snowshoe treks monthly during the winter. tahoeadventurecompany.com

The U.S. Freestyle Mogul Championships returns to Palisades Tahoe and spectators will be able to watch the country’s best moguls athletes compete for national titles. | palisadestahoe. com

Snowshoe Star Tours

The Subaru Winterfest returns this season to Boreal with fun activities. | rideboreal.com

Dec. 22, Jan. 14, Feb. 20, March 4 | area venues

Pride Ride

Tahoe Adventure Company and Tony Berendsen present a guided snowshoe followed by telescopic tours of the night sky. | tahoeadventurecompany.com

March 24-26 | Homewood Mountain Resort

Snowshoe Stargazing Tours Dec. 29, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 5 | Northstar XC Center | Truckee Enjoy an easy-to-moderate snowshoe walk with an unobstructed view of the cosmos.

Tours are led by Tony Berendsen, each featuring a science-based talk. | northstarcalifornia.com

The annual Pride Ride will return, featuring a fun weekend of festivities on and off the mountain including live DJ and dance parties, slalom drag race, Rainbow Ridge Pride Parade and more. | skihomewood.com

Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival March 26 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

Jan. 7-8 | Reno Events Center

Competitors race to the top of the mountain using whatever human-powered method they prefer then ski, snowboard, snowshoe or run back down to the finish line. Costumes encouraged. | diamondpeak.com

Professional Bull Riders: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour brings the excitement and top levels of cowboy and bovine talent that fans have come to expect. | pbr.com

Pain McShlonkey

Reno Rumble

USASA North Tahoe Series Rail Jam

March 26 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Expect grinding rails, epic stunts and plenty of side hits to make each line unique. skihomewood.com

Dress up in outrageous ski duds and come out for a day full of belly laughs, camaraderie and philanthropy in celebration of legendary skier Shane McConkey. Festivities include the Extreme Small Mountain Invitational and a downhill race, where pros and amateurs battle it out on snowblades for the Golden Saucer trophy. | shanemcconkey.org

Tahoe Junior Freeride Series

Sierra Skogsloppet XC Ski Race

Jan. 8-March 14 (select dates) | Area venues

March 27 | Tahoe Donner XC Ski Center | Truckee

Tahoe Freeride will take place at various Tahoe ski areas, starting at Sugar Bowl and ending at Mt. Rose in March. | tahoefreeride.org

This cross-country race event is organized by local school cross-country ski teams as a fundraiser and will start at 10 a.m. | tahoedonner.com

Jan. 8, Feb. 27 | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood

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The Wait is Over, Shen Yun Returns Be among the first to see Shen Yun live in-person

Experience the beauty of traditional Chinese culture —free of communism.

Every year Shen Yun premieres a brand-new performance, complete with new works of choreography and orchestral music, as well as new costumes, digital backdrops, and storylines. It’s an enormous artistic undertaking and a performance you don’t want to miss.

Your safety is our priority For the safety of both our audience and artists, we’re following the health and safety guidelines issued by the venue, as well as federal and state guidelines.

March 19–20, 2022 RENO Pioneer Center of the Performing Arts

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UllrFest | Feb. 4

Arts & Culture 39 North 3rd Thursdays Dec. 16, Jan. 13, Feb. 17, March 17 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. This event includes good food, cold drinks, live entertainment, crafts, chef demos, movies on the big screen and art. | 39northdowntown.com

Eastern Sierra History Talks Until Feb. 20 | Wylder Hotel | Hope Valley History talks with David Woodruff around the fire ring about the people and events that helped shape the area and more on select dates. | wylderhotels.com

Sparks Art Walk Dec. 16 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. Don an ugly sweater and join the Art Walk Sip and Shop with artisans, makers and crafters selling local goods from 4 to 6 p.m. Docent art tours at 4 p.m., live music and an ugly sweater contest. | Sparks Art Walk on Facebook

Wreaths Across America Dec. 18 | Garden Cemetery | Gardnerville, Nev. Honor veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of the country’s fallen heroes and by the act of saying the name of each veteran aloud. | visitcarsonvalley.org

Film Stream Film Festival Dec. 18 & 19 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe Film Stream Awards is a festival dedicated to adventure and documentary features and short films, series and episodic content. | filmstreamfestival.com

Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Jan. 8 | Bally’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev. Lake Tahoe is home to year-round opportunities for adventure so it is only fitting that it would play host to the celebration of adventure of all kinds. Show at 7:30 p.m., after party at 10 p.m. | laketahoefilmfestival.com

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Jan. 13-17 | Nevada City & Grass Valley The 20th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival with filmmakers, celebrities, leading activists, social innovators and world adventurers. | wildandscenicfilmfestival.org

UllrFest Torchlight Parade & Party Feb. 4 | Diamond Peak Ski Resort | Incline Village, Nev. UllrFest kicks off with a torchlight parade, bonfire, party and live music. | dpsef.org

Kid-O-Rama Feb. 19-26 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley Enjoy a week’s worth of family fun to the resort with a full slate of kid-focused events and activities on and off the snow. | palisadestahoe.com

SnowFest!

Feb. 25-March 6 | Area venues Every spring since 1982, North Lake Tahoe has come alive with 10 fun-filled days and nights of events and activities. | tahoesnowfest.org

Pi Day

Whether you’re taking on a DIY project, outfitting your Tahoe home, or gearing up for your next winter adventure Mountain Hardware and Sports has what you need to take on life in the mountains.

March 14 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev. It’s an opportunity to try to recite the infinite digits of Pi (3.14159.....) and to eat pie. There will be pieces of pies around the mountain and there may be some special prizes for those who can recite the most digits of Pi. | diamondpeak.com

Dummy Downhill March 20 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.

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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

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April 7-30 | Andelin Family Farm | Sparks, Nev. Celebrate the start of spring with a family-friendly festival on the farm with the arrival of baby animals and spring blooms. | andelinfamilyfarm.com

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Snowshoe Tour & Dinner | Dec. 19-March 12

Culinary Delights Sunset Happy Hour Ongoing | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley As the sun sets behind the snow-capped Sierra, enjoy a unique après experience on select dates at High Camp at Palisades Tahoe from 4-6 p.m. starting Dec. 26. Take in the sights of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding peaks while enjoying happy hour food and drink specials. | palisadestahoe.com

Wine Walk 3rd Saturday | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev. The Wine Walk along the Truckee River is from 2 to 5 p.m. on every third Saturday of the month. | renoriver.org

Snowshoe Tour & Dinner Dec. 19-March 12 (select dates) | Chalet | Alpine Meadows Join a guided snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet to enjoy a four-course, Bavarianinspired meal with wine pairings. Snowshoes are provided. Must be age 21 and older. palisadestahoe.com

First Tracks Breakfast Jan. 9 | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood Early birds looking for the freshest snow can load Madden Chair from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and take laps on Old Homewood Express before the slopes open to the public. Grab a breakfast burrito at the bottom of Madden Chair and hit the slopes. Free to passholders. skihomewood.com

Brew HaHa Jan. 29 | Nugget | Sparks, Nev. Join Sierra Arts Foundation for a night of incredible live entertainment, great brews, fascinating art and more from 7 to 11 p.m. | sierraarts.org

Last Tracks Feb. 2-April 6 (select dates) | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev. Participants can take advantage of a half-day lift ticket followed by a final chair ride up to Snowflake Lodge to experience views, wine or craft beer tastings paired with appetizers.

When the event is over, participants enjoy a final run down a freshly groomed trail. diamondpeak.com

Achieve Tahoe Gala Feb. 5 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley Brush off your formal wear and get ready for a night of good food and fun to help build health, confidence and independence in children and adults with disabilities. achievetahoe.org

Leprechaun Crawl March 12 | Downtown Reno, Nev. With more than 70 bars, restaurants and nightclubs within walking distance, downtown Reno has established itself as the undisputed bar crawl capital. | crawlreno.com

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