Reno’s top events this week include numerous opportunities to learn new skills as well as to support the arts and local music. The Holland Project is hosting a reception for a new exhibit of Black, Indigenous and People of Color artists working with a variety of media. The “Off The Rails” music fest also continues with the Jeff Crosby band.

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• Jeff Crosby Band at OFF THE RAILS. The Third Thursday Summer Concert Series keeps on chuggin’ with JEFF CROSBY BAND from Nashville. The band draws from The Byrds, The Beatles, Crosby Stills and Nash, James Taylor and other icons of rock, folk and country. Special guests are Buffalo Moses & His Ex-Wives. 

Editor’s picks

1. “Of the Sol: A BIPOC Community Exhibition” On View. Of the Sol is an exhibition for BIPOC artists working in all mediums. The exhibition will be held at the Holland Project Gallery. “Of the So”l is a gallery that invites Black, Indigenous, and Artists of Color to showcase work that speaks to who you are, your practice, and your roots. Tuesday at The Holland Project. 
2. The Truth about Letting Go: Downsize or Declutter? If you’re moving from a bigger place to a smaller one, you know you’ll need to downsize. When you realize your things have taken over your life, you may be ready to simplify, so decluttering could be the answer. Simple, right? Unfortunately, letting go may not always be as easy as it may seem. Thursday at the Convention Center.
3. Arizona Jones live at Reno Public Market. In a scene so often dominated by technology and gimmicks, Reno’s Arizona Jones prefers to do it the old fashioned way – live and personal. And when they put their rockin’ spin on classic R&B hits. Expect the greatest grooves from legends like Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross. Friday at the Reno Public Market. 
4. High Noon with Neal Cobb Summer Series: Learning About Nevada. Live on Facebook and Zoom, the Nevada Historical Society is hosting al history series that delves into fascinating Nevada topics with local experts. This week is Chris Orr, who has traveled throughout the Silver State as one of the co-hosts and producers of the PBS Reno television series, Wild Nevada. Thursday online.
5. Sensitive People Improv Show. Reno Improv’s longest running team, Sensitive People, takes the stage with an improv form called The Living Room. True tales from the cast inspire improvised scenes and original characters.