We are saddened to hear about the untimely passing of Reno art and community champion Oliver X. At this time of publication, the XFest is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. in City Plaza. The flier with details is below. If there is one event to choose from this week, we hope to see you downtown Sunday to honor a longtime community leader to passed away too early.
RIP, Oliver X.
Sponsored: Rock Against Racism. Northern California’s punk rock cult favorites, Tsunami Bomb, once again embraces their signature style of aggressive pop-punk supplemented by a touch of darkness. Tickets for Rock Against Racism are on sale now. The event is for 18+, bar 21+ with ID, at Bluebird, 555 East 4th Street. Get tickets.
Sponsored: The Lion King Live on Stage. Disney’s The Lion King, live on stage at the Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort for a limited two-week engagement November 9 – 19, 2023. Get tickets now.
Sponsored: “The Adams Family.” Based on the bizarre and beloved characters created by Charles Addams, this original story finds the famously macabre Addams Family put to the test when outsiders come to dinner. Tickets.
Sponsored: Magique is Reno’s resident five-star attraction that will amaze and entertain audiences of all ages. Featuring a cast of 10, Magique is a whirlwind of excitement with over 20 grand illusions, 100+ elaborate handmade costumes, an epic soundtrack, and special effects galore. Details.
Sponsored: Yelp, Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society, Shades of Queening, Tabnie Dozier Enterprises and more than 15 local Black-owned businesses have created Northern Nevada’s first Black Business Month celebration. Get details.
Sponsored: The American labor force is being celebrated on Labor Day, September 4, with live music, food trucks, show & shine, artisan row, a beer garden and a children’s play area. Details are here for the Reno Labor Fest.
Our five recommended events this week include the KWNK/Holland block party, the Dog Days of Summer Dance fest and more. There are plenty more listings on our calendar. Be sure to add your events here (free and paid options) to be considered for next week’s events preview column.
- Join Holland Project & KWNK Community Radio for their summer 2023 Block Party. An annual event, the party will include an outdoor stage and live music, food trucks, community org and artist pop-ups, and some special programming brought to you by HP Galleries.
- FEAR is back in Reno for one night at Virginia Street Brewhouse. The longstanding LA-based punk band formed in the late-’70s.
- Dog Days of Summer Dance Festival returns to the Pioneer Center August 18-20, 2023. This outdoor performance event features a different mixed-genre program each night and stars a wide range of northern Nevada-based dance companies.
- Learn about horticulture. The Home Horticulture Certificate Program was developed by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension Horticulture team from around the state to provide basic horticulture education.
- Dress up ‘50s style and party. Join Haus Does Moore for our Sock Hop 50s Drag Brunch at Cafe Whitney.
