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Reno events to check out this week (11/25/24) Nutcracker, Legos and flying turkeys

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This week’s events in the Reno area will have you building, dancing, laughing and tossing poultry. Besides the highlights below, more listings are available on our full calendar. More details are provided below.

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Please confirm event details with venues before attending, as schedules may change or events may be canceled. This Is Reno is not responsible for the accuracy of calendar listings, as we do not write or edit them.

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Editor’s picks

  1. The Nutcracker, Nevada Dance Company’s 35th Anniversary Production  This holiday season, experience the enchanting performance of The Nutcracker as Nevada Dance Company presents its 35th annual production, a beloved tradition that brings the magic of ballet to Northern Nevada. Friday – Sunday at the Carson City Community Center.
  2. Turkey toss. Can a turkey really fly? Find out in The Shop when you build a catapult-style turkey launcher using available tools and materials. Design, build, test and repeat—how far can your tiny turkey fly? Saturday at The Discovery.
  3. Bachata Brunch. Spice up your Sunday brunch plans with Bachata Brunch brought to you by The Reno Empire & Sierra Event Group. The event begins with a one-hour free community dance lesson, so everyone can learn the steps. Then the dance floor is open for everyone to boogie. Sunday at the Reno Public Market
  4. Lego Club – Collaborative Holiday Village Build. Are you a BrickHead? Do you want to build with others? Join Washoe County Libraries as they provide weekly challenges for you to get creative and meet with others who love to build. Saturday at Sierra View Library.
  5. Wayne Brady. Wayne Brady is an American television host, comedian, actor and singer. Improv comedy fans know him best as a regular on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”. He’s also a gifted singer, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance. Saturday at the Atlantis Casino and Resort. 

Darcy Lenardson
Darcy Lenardson
Darcy Lenardson is an editor and actor who has enjoyed living in the Reno area since 1995.  She previously worked in public relations and marketing as Special Projects Manager/Head Newsletter Editor for the Nevada Mining Association for over 13 years.  Darcy is a proud graduate of the University of Arizona where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

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