This week’s diverse lineup of activities in the Reno area is chock full of entertainment, food and political events. Whether you want to indulge your love of music, support women’s rights or fill up on some spicy chili, there is sure to be an event for you and your friends and family.  

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• POTUS by Selina Fillinger at Reno Little Theater. One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. 
• “Support Group for Men” by Ellen Fairey at Reno Little Theater. A group of middle-aged men’s lives are changed when a stranger crashes their Thursday night support group. As they clumsily grapple with gender identities, cultural appropriation, and the loneliness of aging, their ideas of what it means to be a man are completely upended. 
• We Are Monsters by Denver Casado & Betina Hershey at Reno Little Theater. We Are Monsters is a hilarious new musical that follows human kids into a monster cabaret filled with quirky monster characters. The adventurous humans uncover vegetarian vampires and rock n’ roll werewolves, gradually realizing there may be more to these monsters than meets the eye.

Editor’s picks

1. Performing Arts Series Presents: Cyro Baptista. One of the premiere percussionists on the planet, Cyro Baptista leads his new innovative project CHAMA on a virtuosic trek through myriad musical traditions of the world. Saturday at Nightingale Concert Hall.
2. Black Violin. Experience every step of the evolution of Black Violin in this unforgettable evening celebrating their 20th anniversary with a blend of new music and revitalized classics. Sunday at Grand Sierra Resort.
3. Haunted Halloween Mini-Golf. Get ready to putt your way through a DIY artist-made mini-golf course, filled with creepy obstacles and eerie surprises! Shop spooky handmade items from local artists, and enjoy some time at our tiki bar with chilling drinks and cocktails. Friday, 10/18-Sunday 10/27 at The Generator.
4. Reno Women’s March. Eight years ago, more than 10,000 Northern Nevadans converged on downtown Reno to vocalize their critical desire for equity for all women: indigenous women, women of color, LGBTQ+ women, trans women, daughters, mothers, sisters, aunts, and grandmothers. Join the walk this year starting at 10:30 am. Saturday in downtown Reno.
5. 10th Annual Beer & Chili Festival. Beer and chili tastings featuring over two dozen local, regional and national craft beer favorites. Vote for your favorite to take home the People’s Choice prize. Saturday at Grand Sierra Resort.