Spring in Tahoe means a combination of ski boots and flip flops, bike rides one day and powder days the next, art and music festivals followed by foodie events and film festivals. Don’t miss out on the fun, start planning now for a fun-filled spring season.
Dustbowl Revival at Squaw Valley’s WinterWonderGrass, April 1-3 | Courtesy WinterWonderGrass
Live Music, Theater & Shows
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
March 25-April 3 | Laxalt Auditorium | Reno, Nev.
It’s 1935, and racial tensions are high in Maycomb, Ala. Nonetheless, young Jean Louise Finch, or Scout, as she is fondly called, manages to live a rather carefree, privileged existence, insulated from issues of race. All that changes when Scout watches her father, Atticus Finch, defend an innocent man, Tom Robinson, against a potential death sentence, which looms threateningly against him because of prejudice due to race. | twnn.org
“Footloose”
Until April 17 | Eldorado Casino | Reno, Nev.
Footloose tells the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago who moves to the small town of Bomont where the local government has banned dancing and rock music. Ren leads his classmates around the law and Reverend Shaw Moore to have a real senior prom. | eldoradoreno.com
WinterWonderGrass Festival
April 1-3 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley
After a day on the slopes, stick around for a night of music and brews with headliners including Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon and Les Claypool’s Duo de Twang. Enjoy beer tastings from local craft breweries. Check out the details in The Music Scene in this issue. | winterwondergrasstahoe.com
“Fortinbras”
April 1-24 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.
Young Fortinbras, a modern man of action, enters during the last scene of “Hamlet” only to order the bodies of the royal family shuffled off while he devises the best possible media blitz to legitimize his ascension to the throne of Denmark. Horatio, sworn to the dead Hamlet to convey the truth of his actions, is immediately cast by Fortinbras into the role of an unwilling public relations person. | renolittletheater.org
Green Day’s “American Idiot”
April 8-24 | Truckee Meadows Community College | Reno, Nev.
The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical is based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album. This high-octane show includes every song from Green Day’s album “American Idiot,” as well as several songs from follow-up release, “21st Century Breakdown.” | tmcc.edu
“The Frozen Snow Queen”
April 9-10 | Pioneer Center for Performing Arts | Reno, Nev.
Choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne, “The Frozen Snow Queen” is the captivating story written by Hans Christian Andersen. In the tale, the young Gerda searches for her friend Kai after his heart and eyes have been pierced by fragments from an evil mirror. Kai falls under the spell of the Frozen Snow Queen and it is up to Gerda to save him from his icy fate. This classic story is filled with mesmerizing dance, intrigue and is fun for the entire family. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the exciting score. | pioneercenter.com
Reno Ukulele Festival
April 14-17 | Downtown Sparks, Nev.
The 8th Annual Festival is celebration the growing popularity of the diminutive instrument with performances, instruction, buildings, vendors and more. | playuke.net
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
April 15-17 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts | Reno, Nev.
This production is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers and the coat of many colors. The magical musical is full of unforgettable songs, including “Go Go Go Joseph,” “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” | pioneercenter.com
“The Funeral Plays”
April 21-23 | University of Nevada, Reno | Reno, Nev.
“The Funeral Plays” humorously and poignantly confront the fact that none us will be here forever. The night of 10-minute plays featuring the work of advanced student directors and designers approaches to “the end” in original and diverse ways. | unr.edu
Incline Star Follies
April 22-23 | Incline High School | Incline Village, Nev.
Incline Star Follies is a lip-synch variety show featuring many Incline community members, students and teachers. The proceeds are used to provide support to Incline Village public schools. | Incline Star Follies on Facebook
Reno Jazz Festival
April 28-30 | University of Nevada, Reno | Reno, Nev.
Since its first year in 1962, the festival has endeavored to bring to Reno both talented students and renowned professional artists. The festival has consistently attracted some of the best school bands in the nation, in part because they enjoy the festival’s competition and also because they know they will get to see great artists in concert and in workshops. | unr.edu/rjf
Truckee Follies
April 28-30 | Truckee
A Truckee Donner Merchants Association signature fundraiser, the 22nd occasionally semi-annual Truckee Follies is a tasteless theatrical revue that takes a look at local issues. It’s held at the same old location, with the same old cheap seats. These creative acts host a talented local cast of hundreds dedicated to your pleasure. | historictruckee.com
“Million Dollar Quartet”
April 29-May 1 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts | Reno, Nev.
“Million Dollar Quartet” is the new smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the only time. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgettable night. | pioneercenter.com
“Exit Interview”
May 13-29 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.
Bertolt Brecht scholar Dick Fig has been terminated by his university and is having an excruciating exit interview with Eunice, a decidedly droll administrator. Downs’ witty play ricochets through Brechtian interludes, a pair of politically radicalized cheerleaders, a pompous newsman, communiques from God and debates on religion, science and politics before reaching its surprising conclusion. | renolittletheater.org
Rhythm & Rawhide
May 20 | Reno Downtown Ballroom | Reno, Nev.
A collaboration made for cowboy boots and hats brings together the Reno Phil and the Reno Rodeo Foundation for a night of music and good ol’ fashioned country Western entertainment. Laura Jackson, musical director and conductor, leads the Reno Phil along with featured vocalists Rachel Potter and Patrick Thomas. Enjoy favorite country Western classics like “Crazy,” “Jambalaya” and “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” | renorodeofoundation.org
“Walk Two Moons”
May 20-29 | Laxalt Auditorium | Reno, Nev.
Walk Two Moons is lovingly adapted for the stage with the same nuance and surprises offered by the original book. Utilizing multiple narrative frames, the play leaps back and forth through time and memory as 13-year-old Sal tells the story of the disappearance of her best friend Phoebe’s mother. Determined to find her, the two girls begin seeing murderous plots and schemes around every corner. | twnn.org
“Bye, Bye, Birdie”
May 27-29 & June 3-5 | Community Arts Center | Truckee
“Bye, Bye Birdie” was the first musical comedy to celebrate rock ‘n’ roll music and teen culture, and was inspired by the phenomenon of popular singer Elvis Presley and his draft notice into the Army in 1957. | truckeecommunitytheater.com
Nevada Humanities Festival & Chautauqua | Susan Mantle
Nevada Humanities Festival & Chautauqua
June 1-24 | Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater | Reno, Nev.
Founded by Nevada Humanities in Reno in 1992, Nevada Humanities Chautauqua is a living history program in which scholar/performers in costume and in character, bring historical figures to life. A performer, in the guise of a historical figure, tells stories about important episodes in his or her life. Educational and entertaining, Chautauqua performances provide dramatic insights into the people and events that have shaped our nation, and also provide a historical lens for looking at contemporary issues. | nevadahumanities.org
Truckee Thursdays | Courtesy TDMA
Truckee Thursdays
June 9-Aug. 8 | Downtown Truckee | Truckee
Part street fair and part block party, Truckee Thursday brings the community together for live music, local vendors and food trucks and more every Thursday night. All ages are invited to participate in the festivities. | truckeethursdays.com
Country Crossroads
June 11 | JA Nugget | Sparks, Nev.
Join the celebration of country music with live entertainment, DJs, line-dancing lessons and a cowboy-themed bar crawl. | nuggetcasinoresort.com
“Lights Out”
June 14-19 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.
Edgy and contemplative, “Lights Out” explores a world in the midst of a natural disaster that has taken out all electricity. Four people thrown together on a ranch in Elko during the blackout question God, their pasts, and ultimately reality. Is this just a blackout or something more sinister? | renolittletheater.org
Matt Palmer | Squaw Valley
Bluesdays at Squaw Valley
June 14-Sept. 6 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley
Head to Squaw Valley every Tuesday and enjoy the howlin’ blues of national musicians. Enjoy grab and go food from the Village at Squaw Valley. The festivities run all day beginning with music at the top of the Aerial Tram followed by a full concert in the Village in the evening. | squawalpine.com
Music on the Beach
June 17-Sept. 2 | Kings Beach State Recreation | Kings Beach
Enjoy the sunset with live music, local food vendors and drinks from Sierra Nevada Brewing at Kings Beach State Recreation Area every Friday. Local and regional bands perform each Friday night. | northtahoebusiness.org
Concerts at Commons
June 19-Sept. 4 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City
Local, regional and national artists take the stage every Sunday at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. Enjoy food from local vendors or pack a picnic and watch the sunset behind the stage. | concertatcommonsbeach.com
Arts, Culture & Film
Earthday April 16 | Matt Walco Courtesy of Squaw Valley
Around Tahoe
Word Jam | Every 2nd & 4th Sunday | Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
Literary Arts & Wine | Every 3rd Sunday | Coffeebar
Sierra College Insights | April 8 & May 13 | Sierra College
Writers in the Woods | April 8 & 9 | Sierra Nevada College
Tahoe Slam | April 29 | Sierra Nevada College
Maker Show | June 12 | Truckee Roundhouse
Banff Mountain Film Festival
March 29 | Peppermill Casino | Reno, Nev.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival showcases some of the best adventure films of the year. Explore exotic locations, stand on the highest peaks and be part of the gripping tales that make this year’s Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. | peppermillreno.com
11th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival
March 31 | MontBleu Casino | Stateline, Nev.
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns with a new line up of award-winning environmental and adventure films that will inspire. The festival supports the Sierra Nevada Alliance. | sierranevadaalliance.org
Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Celebration
April 16 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley
The Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival is a volunteer run, nonprofit event to recognize, celebrate and promote the region’s unique beauty. Enjoy live music and entertainment while learning how to preserve and protect our natural resources. | tahoetruckeeearthday.com
Reno Earth Day
April 24 | Idlewood Park | Reno, Nev.
The Earth Day event in Reno has grown to become a regional phenomenon. Over 20,000 people take part in this shared day of celebrating the planet. Idlewild Park is filled each year with new activities and programs to increase outreach, engagement with the community. Explore exhibits, workshop classrooms, special topic themed areas and interactive activities all in a festival environment with four stages of live entertainment, arts and crafts, food and drinks, and games and prizes for everyone. | renoearthday.com
Genoa Cowboy Festival
April 28-May 1 | Genoa, Nev.
A blend of beautiful setting, entertainment, heritage and Western culture., The Genoa Cowboy Festival is a place to celebrate the unique forms of Cowboy Music, Cowboy Poetry, Old West history and the Western lifestyle. Genoa is the site of the first ranch in Nevada and still has working cattle ranches steps from the center of town. | genoacowboyfestival.org
Cinco de Mayo Festival
April 29-May 1 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.
Annual celebration of Latino heritage for all ages. Two full days of live entertainment, popular Latin bands and musicians, amateur boxing, Mexican dancing horse performances and children’s playground. Enjoy Mexican food and other dishes from top local restaurants, arts, crafts, games and more. | cincodemayoreno.com
Reno Pajama Crawl
April 30 | Reno, Nev.
Some of the largest bar crawls in the nation are hosted in downtown Reno and you can join the fun each month. Dress up in your coziest pajamas and snuggle up to the bar. | crawlreno.com
Kentucky Derby & Cinco De Mayo
May 4 & 5 | River Ranch Lodge | Tahoe City
This year, don’t choose between the Derby and Cinco de Mayo. Head to the River Ranch Lodge and celebrate both. Kick of the weekend with mint juleps on Saturday and don the sombrero and enjoy local Mexican heritage on Sunday. | riverranchlodge.com
Cinco de Mayo
May 5 | Hacienda Del Lago | Tahoe City
Celebrate Mexican heritage with the annual fiesta at Hacienda del Lago. Enjoy margaritas, food specials and more. | hacdellago.com
Reno Sculpture Fest
May 6-8 | ReTrac Plaza | Reno, Nev.
The Reno Sculpture Fest returns with new larger-than-life installations, live music, kids activities and late-night after parties. | renosculpturefest.com
51st Annual Jackpot of Gems Show
May 7-8 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev.
Treasure hunters will enjoy this celebration of earth sciences, gems and mineral hobbies hosted by the Reno Gem & Mineral Society. All are welcome to join the show. | renorockhounds.com
Spring Fever Revival
May 20-22 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.
In advance of Hot August Nights, the premier summertime classic car event, downtown Reno will hum with the sound of powerful engines and dreamy sighs as classic cars from bygone eras line the streets for Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival. Marvel at the Show ‘n’ Shines and enjoy free live entertainment provided by the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. The event also features food, beverage and booths filled with memorabilia and merchandise. Free to the public to enjoy the sights and sounds. | hotaugustnights.net
Epic SciFi Crawl & Light Saber Battle
May 21 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.
Some of the largest bar crawls in the nation are hosted in downtown Reno and you can join the fun each month. This month celebrate your favorite SciFi classics, video games, books and movies with costumes, drinks and friends. The evening begins with a lightsaber battle in the heart of downtown. | crawlreno.com
Made in Tahoe Festival
May 28-29 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley
Made in Tahoe Festival celebrates all things Tahoe. The Village at Squaw Valley will host a wide array of offerings that are made or inspired in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee including local artisans, businesses, culinarians, organizations and entertainers. The weekend also marks the opening of the Aerial Tram for the summer season. | squawalpine.com
Street Vibrations Spring Rally
June 3-5 | Downtown Reno, Nev.
Enjoy a weekend of motorcycle fun with live entertainment on six stages, bike games, poker runs, vendors and more. | roadshowsreno.com
Sands Eurofest
June 3-5 | Downtown Reno, Nev.
Slip on your lederhosen and celebration all things European with food and beer, live entertainment, dancing and craft booths. | sandsregency.com
Coraly Hanson
Plein Air Open
June 13-18 | Area venues | Tahoe City
Artists of all levels from all over the country will gather in North Lake Tahoe for the week to paint the breathtaking scenery of North Lake Tahoe en plein air or in the open air. You may spot our artists painting along the lake shore, in our scenic valleys or blooming meadows. | northtahoearts.com
Tahoe City Solstice Festival
June 17-19 | Area venues | Tahoe City
The Tahoe City Solstice Festival includes signature events over the course of three days, all of which tout Tahoe City’s distinct qualities and character: instant access to Lake Tahoe, artisan food and wine, acclaimed musicians and artists, and celebrated collection of shops, restaurants, and galleries. | visittahoecity.org
Culinary Indulgences
Wine on the Water | June 12
Around Tahoe
Guided wine tastings | Every 3rd Tuesday | North Tahoe Event Center
Wine tastings | Every 3rd Thursday | Pour House
Brews for Charity | 20th of every month | Moe’s
Art of Wine | March 24 | Incline Village
Winemaker Tastings | March 25 | Uncorked Truckee
Pop Up Dinners | March 25-26 & April 1-2 | Stella
Winemaker Tastings | March 26 | Uncorked Tahoe City
Chocolate & Wine Pairing | March 27 | Truckee River Winery
Brewmaster’s Dinner | March 31 | PlumpJack
Vertical Tasting | April 3 | Truckee River Winery
Community Soup Night | April 6 | FiftyFifty
Spring Fiesta | May 7 | Rideout Community Center
Edible Book Festival
April 1 | Incline Village Library | Incline Village, Nev.
It’s a culinary celebration of the book. Participants base their food creations on a book using a literal or tongue-in-cheek theme. Prizes will be awarded for adults and youths for Most Creative and Best Tasting based on public voting. | (775) 832-4130
Corks & Kegs | April 9
Corks & Kegs
April 9 | Nugget Casino | Sparks, Nev.
Enjoy music from Mojo Green and tastings of wine, beer and spirits. Corks & Kegs will help support the Nevada Health Care Association’s Perry Foundation’s commitment to improving the quality of care in Nevada’s nursing homes and post-acute care facilities by providing continued education for health care professionals. | nuggetcasinoresort.com
An Elegant Evening
April 23 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
Guests will enjoy selective tastings of wines from Eldorado Hills and cocktails from Tahoe Blue Vodka followed by a dinner by Harrah’s chefs. The evening includes both a silent and live auction plus music and dancing with Trey Stone. | sitahoesierra.org
Heritage Sessions
April 29 & May 13 | Whitney Peak Hotel | Reno, Nev.
Whitney Peak Hotel is partnering with Artown to showcase Reno as a trailblazer in urban-style entertainment and dining by launching a monthly live-music series at the hotel’s innovative Heritage Restaurant. Patrons can purchase food from a specially designed pintxos or order a la carte off of Heritage’s dinner and bar menus. | heritagewph.com
Dine the District
May 7 | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.
Enjoy a variety of eclectic culinary options, spanning from Thai cuisine to Pizza at Dine the District. The Riverwalk Dining District is where foodies come to feast on the many options of culinary excellence located in the heart of Reno. The Riverwalk features unique options in dining and entertainment showcasing selections from around the world. | renoriver.org
Reno Craft Beer Week
May 14-21 | Area Venues | Reno, Nev.
Craft Beer Week highlights the region’s craft beer culture while expanding the reach of craft beer through collaboration, education, cooperation and responsible libation. Enjoy sampling the regions best beers, learning from local brewers and discovering an evolving craft. Home brewers are invited to compete in the Biggest Little Homebrew competition. | renocraftbeerweek.com
Chili on the Comstock
May 14-15 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev.
Virginia City’s 33rd Annual Chili on the Comstock returns to the historic town. Taking place along C Street, Virginia City’s main drive, the event promises all the favorite flavors and brings the return of the Fireball Saloon Crawl, music and family friendly activities. | visitvirginiacitynv.com
Reno Street Food
May 20-Oct. 7 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.
Reno Street Food came about in 2012 with just five food trucks. As of 2015, Reno Street Food can proudly say it has 30 deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers. Reno Street Food is a free event that runs every Friday. There are live local bands and artists featured each week. | Reno Street Food on Facebook
Tahoe Farmer’s Markets | Courtesy TDMA
Tahoe Farmers’ Markets
Beginning in late May | Area venues
Shop local and shop fresh at Tahoe area Farmers’ Markets. Markets take place in Truckee, Crystal Bay, Incline Village and Tahoe City weekly. Enjoy food and crafts from local vendors.
Truckee Brew Fest
June 11 | Truckee Regional Park | Truckee
The Truckee Optimist Club’s 11th Annual Truckee Brew Fest promises to be an even bigger and better brew fest ever. Tasting of more than 40 specialty brews from Northern California and Nevada breweries, live music, dancing, socializing, brats and other specialty barbecue items, silent auction, and lots of fun on the lawn at Truckee Regional Park. | truckeeoptimistclub.com
Mining, Food & Spirits
June 11 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev.
Mining will be on display with hand-drilling competitions and tours of the town’s rich history. Restaurants and saloons will be offering food and drink specials. Guests will see what it was like during the town’s heyday with whiskey and cigar tastings, staples for the Comstock laborers in the late 1800s. Purchase tickets in advance online. | visitvirginiacitynv.com
Wine on the Water
June 12 | Hyatt Regency | Incline Village, Nev.
Ticket buyers can select a special VIP option, enabling guests to enter the event before general admission attendees to experience higher-end tastings and one-on-one with vintners. All attendees will enjoy tastings from Lone Eagle Grille and Sierra Café, a wine-toss sponsored by Leo’s Electric, live music, a silent auction, raffles and more. | bgcnlt.org.
Out & About
Snow Golf Tournament April 9 | Courtesy Alpine Meadows
Around Tahoe
Sunset Snowshoe | Every Friday until April 29 | Tahoe Vista
Full moon snowshoe | March 26 | Tahoe Donner
Family snowshoe | March 30 | Northstar
Full Moon Tour | April 21 & May 20 | Tahoe Vista
Bird Walks | Every Thursday May 5-June 9 | Incline Village, Nev.
Tour d’ Euer
March 27 | Tahoe Donner Cross Country | Truckee
Celebrate spring at Tahoe Donner Cross Country with a 25-year traditional of touring the Euer Valley. It’s a tour, a treasure hunt and a day spent outside with friends followed by a barbecue at The Cookhouse and live music from the Little String Band in Reno. | tahoedonner.com
Mothership Classic
March 28 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley
Participants will spend the day lapping KT-22 as many times as possible with friends while on skinny skis, retro snowboards and other throwback gear to benefit The High Fives Foundation. | arcadebelts.com
Gunbarrel 25
March 29 | Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe
Gunbarrel 25 at Heavenly Ski Resort is a ski/ride marathon where participants will take 25 laps on Gunbarrel off The Face on the California side in one day. | skiheavenly.com
Fire on the Mountain Vertical Challenge
April 1 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley
Fire on the Mountain Vertical Challenge is not just a race, but a test of physical endurance and strategy. Competitors ski more than 100,000 vertical feet in one day either individually or in teams of four. Proceeds benefit the Rex Foundation. | squawalpine.com
Telemark Festival
April 2 | Alpine Meadows Ski Area | Alpine Meadows
It’s a tele-filled day of clinics, fun races, food and tailgating at Alpine Meadows. This is a one-day festival to promote the Telemark Team and telemark. | squawalpine.com
Spring It On! Pond Skim
April 2 | Northstar California
Neon-clad skiers will skim the pond, one time only, on skis or a snowboard, while onlookers enjoy the event, live music and food and drink specials at the Day Lodge deck. | northstarcalifornia.com
Dummy Downhill
April 2 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.
Participants build a dummy on skis or a snowboard to launch off a big jump on Show-Off. Spectators can view the action from the Base Lodge Deck. | diamondpeak.com
Snow Golf Tournament
April 9 | Alpine Meadows | Tahoe City
Ditch the ski jacket for a collared shirt and khakis. Alpine Meadows’ Annual Snow Golf Tournament is back for its 33rd year. As the only top-to-bottom snow golf course, this highly anticipated spring event is a unique way to spend a day on the slopes with the whole family. The nine-hole course starts at the top of Summit Express Chair and meanders its way down the mountain with the last holes bringing competitors back to the bottom of Alpine Bowl Chair. | squawalpine.com
Downhill Dummy Contest and Rail Jam
April 10 | Tahoe Donner | Truckee
Enjoy food and beverage specials, a bounce house, live music, plus the Boxing Match Rail Jam and the traditional Downhill Dummy event, in which teams build unique dummies to send sliding down the hill and off a massive jump. This year’s theme is “Places Around the World.” Prizes will be awarded for best design, best air and best crash. Full-day lift tickets will be available at half-day rates. | tahoedonner.com
Billy Dutton Uphill
April 10 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley
Participants start at the base of KT-22 and go up a tough 2,000-foot, 3.2-mile course to High Camp. Participants can ski it, skin it, run it, snowshoe or hike. | billyduttonuphill.com
Cushing Crossing
April 16 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley
The 26th Annual Cushing Crossing is the best event of the spring season. The original pond skimming event that started a spring resort ritual. Filled with big spills and laughable thrills this is one spring event that you don’t want to miss. | squawalpine.com
Butterbox Rail Jam
April 16 | Northstar California
The Northstar Terrain Park crew will build a custom jib in the beach area of the Village and the rail jam will be held under the lights. There will be a DJ, drink specials, a raffle and more than $3,000 in prize money. | northstarcalifornia.com
Gates & Wakes
April 23 | Area venues | North Lake Tahoe
Have you ever wanted to ski/board on the snow and the water all on the same day? Join a fun day that starts at Alpine Meadows Resort with a fun GS race course and measure your time against pros. Then move to Sunnyside Resort for lunch, followed by waterskiing, wakeboarding or wakesurfing on Lake Tahoe. Benefits Achieve Tahoe. | Gates & Wakes Fun Day on Facebook
Reno Xtreme Barrel Race
April 27-May 1 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev.
This inaugural Reno competition features top athletes representing more than 10 states in this fast-paced sporting event. | burns1876.com
Virginia City Grand Prix
April 30-May 1 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev.
Experience the legendary racing in historic Virginia City during a three-hour looping, off-road motorcycle race. After the race, head to the Village Saloon to talk bikes and celebrate. | vcgp.com
Nitro Circus
May 6 | Reno Aces Ballpark | Reno, Nev.
Featuring 30 of the world’s best extreme athletes in freestyle motocross, BMX and anything else with wheels. | nitrocircus.com
Reno River Festival
May 7-8 | Truckee River Whitewater Park | Reno, Nev.
Enjoy sunning on the riverbanks, watching pro kayakers duke it out, listening to live music, shopping merchandise tents, sampling food and beverage gardens, and learning to kayak in the beginner channel. The River Festival kicks off the summer season in Reno/Tahoe and features the best freestyle kayakers around. | renoriverfestival.com
Spring Winds Bird Festival
May 13-15 | Lahontan Valley | Fallon, Nev.
Experts lead birding and wildlife tours in the Lahontan Valley wetlands with hands-on activities, raptors on display and speakers. | springwings.org
AMGEN Tour of California, Lake Tahoe
May 19 | Area venues | North and South Lake Tahoe
The Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race created and presented by AEG that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course that traverses hundreds of miles of California’s iconic highways, byways and coastlines each spring. The teams chosen to participate have included Olympic medalists, Tour de France contenders and World Champions. Don’t miss the excitement as competitors race around Lake Tahoe. | amgentourofcalifornia.com
Opening Day at the Lake
May 28 | Area venues | North and South Lake Tahoe
Tahoe is ready for summer. Time to open up summer cabins, put boats in the water and get a jump on traditional summer activities. Enjoy restaurant deck openings and parties with live music and tasty treats. | tahoewestshoreassoc.com
Octane Fest
June 10-12 | Rattlesnake Raceway | Fallon, Nev.
A week of high-powered motorsports with dirt track racing, fuel drag racing and a jamboree with monster trucks and freestyle motocross. | octanefest.com
Thunderbird Paddling Festival
June 11 | Incline Village, Nev.
SUP enthusiast can compete, test new gear, check out the vendor expo and take clinics with races on Lake Tahoe. | laketahoepaddling.com
Lake Tahoe Bird Festival
June 11 | Taylor Creek Visitor Center | South Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Institute for Natural Science presents a family friendly day to learn about bird research, go on a bird walk with a local bird expert, see live birds of prey and more. | tinsweb.org
Tough Mudder
June 11-12 | Northstar California
Do you have what it takes to take on this rugged, cross-country course? Endure world-class obstacles in this team event, or just watch the fun. | toughmudder.com
Reno Cattle Drive
June 12-16 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.
For 26 years, the Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive has given would-be cowboys and cowgirls the chance to participate in an authentic, old-style cattle drive as they travel 100 miles through Nevada desert to deliver more than 300 steer to the rodeo grounds in downtown Reno. | renorodeo.com
Reno Rodeo June 17-25 | Fred Cornelius
Reno Rodeo
June 17-25 | Lawlor Events Center | Reno, Nev.
The Reno Rodeo is a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association sanctioned sporting event featuring events for professionals, amateurs, families and spectators alike. This nationally televised event draws more than 140,000 rodeo fans to the area each year. | renorodeo.com
Alpenglow Mountain Festival
June 18-26 | Area venues
The third annual Summer Alpenglow Mountain Festival returns with 10 days of inspiration to get out and explore the Tahoe Basin. Whether its improving technique, trying something new for the first time or meeting people with similar interests, the Alpenglow Mountain Festival offers clinics, classes and presentations to encourage everyone to get out and celebrate human-powered sports. | alpenglowsports.com
Haven’t had enough? Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com or facebook.com/TheTahoeWeekly for more live music and entertainment options, and check out The Music Scene in each issue of Tahoe Weekly.
