Holiday Celebrations
Parade of Christmas Tree Lights
Until Dec. 17 | Christmas Tree Lane | South Lake Tahoe
Visit a parade of festive trees on Christmas Tree Lane hosted by local business owners. Download the online map for more details. | liveviolencefree.org
“Guilty Christmas”
Until Dec. 17 | Valhalla Grand Hall | South Lake Tahoe
This play by David Hamilton and Mark D. Williams is a fast-paced musical comedy written specifically for the Tahoe audience. Look for songs about winter driving, running for city council and quarantine. | valhallatahoe.com
“A Christmas Carol”
Until Dec. 18 | Bruka Theatre | Reno, Nev.
Brüka Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol” written by Charles Dickens and is adapted and directed for three actors by Michael Grimm. | bruka.org
The Polar Express
Until Dec. 23 | Eastgate Depot | Carson City, Nev.
The one-hour-long train rides are great family fun. Kids can even wear pajamas. | vtrailway.com
Santa’s Christmas Wonderland
Until Dec. 26 | Eldorado Resort Casino | Reno, Nev.
Santa’s Christmas Wonderland features glittering costumes, sensational sets, a dazzling cast and the highest kicking chorus dancers this side of the North Pole. | eldoradoreno.com
Trail of Holiday Lights
Until Dec. 31 | South Shore venues
Local businesses and homes light up their homes for the Trails of Holiday Lights for everyone’s enjoyment and for bragging rights. Free map online. | tahoechamber.org
Christmas on the Comstock
Until Dec. 31 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev.
Festivities include the Believe Again Christmas Challenge shopping spree worth $1,000, two weekends of fireworks shows, the evening Train O’Lights, a Christmas play, Parade of Lights, a saloon crawl, holiday artisan craft fair and community celebrations. | visitvirginiacitynv.com
Northern Lights Tahoe
Until Dec. 31 | Area venues
This annual, popular, month-long festival will highlight local communities. Celebrate the season with a holiday parties, sip & shops, music and more in Crystal Bay and Incline Village, Nev. | northernlightstahoe.com
Heavenly Holidays
Until Dec. 31 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe
Heavenly Holidays Family Festival ice sculptures, breakfasts with Santa, ice-skating performances starring Disney characters, a Ferris Wheel, live music and a New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring Gin Blossoms. | skiheavenly.com
Noel Nights
Dec. 17 | Northstar Village | Truckee
From 6 to 8 p.m. gather at the ice rink for live music, photos with Santa, a Letters to Santa location, face painting and balloon animals. | northstarcalifornia.com
Festive Fridays
Dec. 17 | Downtown Truckee
Historical tours, holiday sip & shop and search for the “Snow Flake” at specific locations throughout downtown to win gift cards from downtown businesses from 4 to 6 p.m. | historictruckee.com
Christmas Trombone Ensemble
Dec. 17 | Airport Gardens | Reno, Nev.
This free event at noon from Reno Wind Symphony will start the magic of the holidays. | renowindsymphony.com
Christmas in the Sierra
Dec. 17 | Douglas County Community Center | Gardnerville, Nev.
This concert features David John and the Comstock Cowboys. | visitcarsonvalley.org
Holiday Concert
Dec. 17 & 18 | CVIC Hall | Minden, Nev.
Carson Valley Pops Orchestra will delight young and old with a lineup of musical selections. | cvpops.org
Reno Jazz Orchestra
Dec. 17 & 19 | The Theatre | Reno, Nev.
The spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah comes to life as the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra and headlining vocalists present “Home the Holidays.” | renojazzorchestra.org
“Tahoe Nutcracker”
Dec. 17-19 | North Tahoe High School | Tahoe City
Lake Tahoe Dance Collective offers this holiday classic set in the ballroom of Tahoe Tavern in 1919 with professional guest artists, community members and local dancers. | laketahoedancecollective.org
Christmas with the Filharmonic
Dec. 17-Jan. 3 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
The Filharmonic, an LA-based a cappella 5-piece vocal group, brings their unique blend of hip-hop, pop and 90s nostalgia. | caesars.com
Santa Stop Drive-Thru
Dec. 18 | The Chateau | Incline Village
The holiday fun starts at this festive drive-through event. See Santa and Mrs. Claus and bring along a prewritten letter for Santa to drop in the North Pole Express Mailbox. | yourtahoeplace.com
Handel’s “Messiah”
Dec. 18 & 19 | area venues
Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will conclude its 16th season with a production of Handel’s “Messiah,” along with seasonal carols that the audience can join in singing. | toccatatahoe.org
Holiday Dreams
Dec. 18-Jan. 1 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.
This holiday-themed show takes the time-honored elements of the holidays and mixes them with computer animation and projection mapping for a modern, up-to-date spin. | grandsierraresort.com
Christmas Vespers by Candlelight
Dec. 19 | Sierra Brooks Lodge | Loyalton
Spend an evening in peace and stillness immersed in contemplative song, chanting, prayer and candlelight. | musicasierra.org
Great Basin Carolers
Dec. 20-24 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
Enjoy the sounds of the season with live caroling from the Great Basin Carolers from 4 to 7 p.m. | palisadestahoe.com
“The Nutcracker”
Dec. 22-23 | Bally’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
Reno Dance Theater will be performing the holiday classic.| ballyslaketahoe.com
Holiday Movie Skate Night
Dec. 24, 25, Jan. 1 | Northstar Village | Truckee
Enjoy free, family-friendly holiday movies while on the ice rink including “The Grinch,” “The Polar Express” and “Trolls-World Tour.” | northstarcalifornia.com
Ski With Santa
Dec. 25 | Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area | Truckee
After the presents are open, take a few runs with Santa himself, with a half-day of skiing and riding.| tahoedonner.com
Live Music & Performing Arts
Magique
Until Jan. 29 | The Theatre | Reno, Nev.
Magique is loaded with special effects, dazzling costumes, a catchy soundtrack, multimedia backdrops, synchronized lighting and grand illusions. | wethetheatre.com
Northstar Winter Music Series
Until March 26 | Northstar Village | Truckee
Cozy up around a fire pit or break out the ice skates and enjoy live music from 2 to 5 p.m. in The Village on Saturdays through the end of March. | northstarcalifornia.com
Après Music
Until April 1 | Heavenly’s Tamarack Lodge | South Lake Tahoe
On Fridays and Saturdays enjoy free, live music at Tamarack from 3 to 5 p.m. | skiheavenly.com
Disney’s “Moana, Jr.”
Dec. 10-12 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev.
This coming-of-age story follows Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. | wildhorsetheater.com
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live
Dec. 16 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.
Hist Emily Connor and movie-riffing robots, Tom Servo, Crow and GPC, take viewers on a rollercoaster ride through the film “Making Contact,” imposed by mad scientist, Mega-Synthia. | pioneercenter.com
Reno Latin Dance Fest
Jan. 6-9 | The Row Reno | Reno, Nev.
This Latin dance festival hosts workshops taught by professional instructors, night parties with hours of social dancing, Latin DJs and an evening showcase where couples and teams from all over the nation perform. | renolatindancefest.com
“The Lightning Thief”
Jan. 14-23 | Community Art Center | Truckee
This annual teen production features students grades 7 to 12 in a Percy Jackson musical. | truckeecommunitytheater.com
Classix Series
Jan. 15-16, Feb. 12-13, March 5-6 & April 2-3 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.
The Reno Philharmonic presents its Classix Series this winter with performances monthly from January to April. | renophil.com
“Fiddler on the Roof”
Jan. 18-23 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.
A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. | pioneercenter.com
Apex Concert: Masters and Apprentices
Jan. 26 | Hall Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.
The tradition of student teacher relationship is reinforced in the repertoire: the friendly duos by Jean-Baptiste Barrère, Mendelssohn and Connesson, a clarinet sonata by Lowell Liebermann and the majestic Clarinet Trio by Johannes Brahms: a work inspired by Mozart and Beethoven. | unr.edu
“Waitress”
Feb. 4-6 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county, shows Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. | pioneercenter.com
Disney Princess-The Concert
Feb. 25 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.
This all-star quartet of Broadway and animated film icons celebrate all the Disney princesses in an evening of songs, animation and stories, alongside their magical music director and enchanting prince. | grandsierraresort.com
Martha Graham Dance Company
March 8 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.
Martha Graham Dance Company celebrates the exhilarating return to live theater with this performance of iconic Graham classics alongside a stunning new work by one of today’s top choreographers. | pioneercenter.com
“She Kills Monsters”
March 10-19 | LTCC Duke Theater | South Lake Tahoe
“She Kills Monsters” is a surprisingly sweet tale of friendship, loss and acceptance. | blackicetheatreco.com
10-Minute Play Festival
March 11-13 | Community Art Center | Truckee
With the help of writing teacher Karen Terrey, Truckee Community Theater helps novice and aspiring playwrights to create 10-minute plays, directed by different directors. | truckeecommunitytheater.com
Dancing with the Stars: Live!
March 26 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.
The show will feature fan-favorite professional and troupe dancers in a new production showcasing every type of dance style as seen on the hit ABC show from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. | grandsierraresort.com
Apex Concerts: Emerson String Quartet
March 31 | Hall Concert Hall | Reno, Nev.
The quartet performs two masterpieces of chamber music: Haydn’s “The Seven Last Words of Christ” and the String Quintet in C Major by Schubert. | unr.edu
WinterWonderGrass
April 1-3 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
WinterWonderGrass brings the best of bluegrass, acoustic roots and Americana music, along with California craft beers, wines, spirits and local food in a winter wonderland. | winterwondergrass.com
The Great Outdoors
Winter Trail Series
Monthly | area venues | Carson City, Nev.
Ascent Runs offers one race a month from until March, no matter the weather, from a run with Rudolph to a run through mud. | ascentruns.com
Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week
Until Dec. 18 | Virtual & in-person
This year’s event features free virtual and in-person educational sessions focused on back-country safety. | takecaretahoe.org
55+ Snowshoe Hikes
Until March 29 | Area venues | Incline Village, Nev.
Trekkers of all abilities are welcome to join IVGID’s Senior Program for light to moderate level snowshoe outings at various locations. | yourtahoeplace.com
Christmas Bird Count
Dec. 15 | South Lake Tahoe
Join Tahoe Institute for Natural Science for its annual Christmas Bird Count. | tinsweb.org
Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series
Dec. 16, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, 17 | | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley
The Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series showcases locals and athletes, who share stories of their incredible adventures in the mountains. | alpenglowsports.com
Avalanche Training
Dec. 18 | Turtle Rock Community Center | Markleeville
The Nickolay Dodov Foundation is hosting this free educational event for the Alpine County East Slope. All are welcome. | nickolaydodovfoundation.com
Snowshoeing Tours
Dec. 18 & 31, Jan. 16, Feb. 12 | Wylder Hotel | Hope Valley
Take a moonlit meadow snowshoe tour and relax afterwards with a hot chocolate and cookies. | wylderhotels.com
Full Moon Snowshoe Tours
Dec. 18-March 28 | Area venues
Tahoe Adventure Company offers full moon snowshoe treks monthly during the winter. | tahoeadventurecompany.com
Snowshoe Star Tours
Dec. 22, Jan. 14, Feb. 20, March 4 | area venues
Tahoe Adventure Company and Tony Berendsen present a guided snowshoe followed by telescopic tours of the night sky. | tahoeadventurecompany.com
Snowshoe Stargazing Tours
Dec. 29, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 5 | Northstar XC Center | Truckee
Enjoy an easy-to-moderate snowshoe walk with an unobstructed view of the cosmos. Tours are led by Tony Berendsen, with each one featuring a science-based talk and the opportunity to view constellations. | northstarcalifornia.com
Reno Rumble
Jan. 7-8 | Reno Events Center
Professional Bull Riders: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour brings the excitement and top levels of cowboy and bovine talent that fans have come to expect from the sport’s leader. | pbr.com
USASA North Tahoe Series Rail Jam
Jan. 8, Feb. 27 | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood
Expect grinding rails, epic stunts and plenty of side hits to make each line unique. | skihomewood.com
Tahoe Junior Freeride Series
Jan. 8-March 14 (select dates) | Area venues
Tahoe Freeride will take place at various Tahoe ski areas, starting at Sugar Bowl and ending at Mt. Rose in March. | tahoefreeride.org
Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Count
Jan. 14 | area venues | Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will be coordinating the 41st annual mid-winter bald eagle count.| tinsweb.org
Play Forever Fridays
Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 18, April 8 | Boreal Mountain | Soda Springs
Ski or ride for a $25 lift ticket at Boreal Mountain; the price includes a $5 donation to local nonprofits. | rideboreal.com
Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.
Join a Community Snowshoe Hike to Diamond Peak’s Snowflake Lodge for ages 10 and older. Enjoy s’mores and hot cocoa at the top. | diamondpeak.com
Eagles & Agriculture
Jan. 27-30 | area venues | Carson Valley
Take ranch tours to spot eagles and owls, enter the annual photo contest, hike the area and take workshops all about these magnificent birds of prey. | business.carsonvalleynv.org
Tahoe Junior Freeride Quail Ride
Feb. 6 | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood
Watch the region’s youngest competitors put down their best lines on Homewood’s iconic Quail Face.| skihomewood.com
The Great Ski Race
March 6 | Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area | Tahoe City
The annual Great Ski Race challenges cross-country skiers to race from Tahoe City to Truckee. | thegreatskirace.com
Subaru Winterfest
March 14-15 | Boreal
The Subaru Winterfest returns this season to Boreal with fun activities. | rideboreal.com
U.S. Freestyle Championships
March 23-27 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
The U.S. Freestyle Mogul Championships returns to Palisades Tahoe and spectators will be able to watch the country’s best moguls athletes compete for national titles. | palisadestahoe.com
Pride Ride
March 24-26 | Homewood Mountain Resort
The annual Pride Ride will return, featuring a fun weekend of festivities on and off the mountain including live DJ and dance parties, slalom drag race, Rainbow Ridge Pride Parade and more. | skihomewood.com
Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival
March 26 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.
Competitors race to the top of the mountain using whatever human-powered method they prefer then ski, snowboard, snowshoe or run back down to the finish line. Costumes encouraged. | diamondpeak.com
Pain McShlonkey
March 26 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
Dress up in outrageous ski duds and come out for a day full of belly laughs, camaraderie and philanthropy in celebration of legendary skier Shane McConkey. Festivities include the Extreme Small Mountain Invitational and a downhill race, where pros and amateurs battle it out on snowblades for the Golden Saucer trophy. | shanemcconkey.org
Sierra Skogsloppet XC Ski Race
March 27 | Tahoe Donner XC Ski Center | Truckee
This cross-country race event is organized by local school cross-country ski teams as a fundraiser and will start at 10 a.m. | tahoedonner.com
Arts & Culture
39 North 3rd Thursdays
Dec. 16, Jan. 13, Feb. 17, March 17 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev.
This event includes good food, cold drinks, live entertainment, crafts, chef demos, movies on the big screen and art. | 39northdowntown.com
Eastern Sierra History Talks
Until Feb. 20 | Wylder Hotel | Hope Valley
History talks with David Woodruff around the fire ring about the people and events that helped shape the area and more on select dates. | wylderhotels.com
Sparks Art Walk
Dec. 16 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev.
Don an ugly sweater and join the Art Walk Sip and Shop with artisans, makers and crafters selling local goods from 4 to 6 p.m. Docent art tours at 4 p.m., live music and an ugly sweater contest. | Sparks Art Walk on Facebook
Wreaths Across America
Dec. 18 | Garden Cemetery | Gardnerville, Nev.
Honor veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of the country’s fallen heroes and by the act of saying the name of each veteran aloud. | visitcarsonvalley.org
Film Stream Film Festival
Dec. 18 & 19 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe
Film Stream Awards is a festival dedicated to adventure and documentary features and short films, series and episodic content. | filmstreamfestival.com
Tahoe Adventure Film Festival
Jan. 8 | Bally’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
Lake Tahoe is home to year-round opportunities for adventure so it is only fitting that it would play host to the celebration of adventure of all kinds. Show at 7:30 p.m., after party at 10 p.m. | laketahoefilmfestival.com
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Jan. 13-17 | Nevada City & Grass Valley
The 20th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival with filmmakers, celebrities, leading activists, social innovators and world adventurers. | wildandscenicfilmfestival.org
UllrFest Torchlight Parade & Party
Feb. 4 | Diamond Peak Ski Resort | Incline Village, Nev.
UllrFest kicks off with a torchlight parade, bonfire, party and live music. | dpsef.org
Kid-O-Rama
Feb. 19-26 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
Enjoy a week’s worth of family fun to the resort with a full slate of kid-focused events and activities on and off the snow. | palisadestahoe.com
SnowFest!
Feb. 25-March 6 | Area venues
Every spring since 1982, North Lake Tahoe has come alive with 10 fun-filled days and nights of events and activities. | tahoesnowfest.org
Pi Day
March 14 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.
It’s an opportunity to try to recite the infinite digits of Pi (3.14159…..) and to eat pie. There will be pieces of pies around the mountain and there may be some special prizes for those who can recite the most digits of Pi. | diamondpeak.com
Dummy Downhill
March 20 | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.
Join the fun at the annual Dummy Downhill. Participants build a dummy on skis (or a snowboard) that gets launched off a jump on Show-Off while spectators cheer them on from the Base Lodge Deck. | diamondpeak.com
Spring Festival
April 7-30 | Andelin Family Farm | Sparks, Nev.
Celebrate the start of spring with a family-friendly festival on the farm with the arrival of baby animals and spring blooms. | andelinfamilyfarm.com
Culinary Delights
Sunset Happy Hour
Ongoing | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
As the sun sets behind the snow-capped Sierra, enjoy a unique après experience on select dates at High Camp at Palisades Tahoe from 4-6 p.m. starting Dec. 26. Take in the sights of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding peaks while enjoying happy hour food and drink specials. | palisadestahoe.com
Wine Walk
3rd Saturday | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.
The Wine Walk along the Truckee River is from 2 to 5 p.m. on every third Saturday of the month. | renoriver.org
Snowshoe Tour & Dinner
Dec. 19-March 12 (select dates) | Chalet | Alpine Meadows
Join a guided snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet to enjoy a four-course, Bavarian-inspired meal with wine pairings. Snowshoes are provided. Must be age 21 and older. | palisadestahoe.com
First Tracks Breakfast
Jan. 9 | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood
Early birds looking for the freshest snow can load Madden Chair from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and take laps on Old Homewood Express before the slopes open to the public. Grab a breakfast burrito at the bottom of Madden Chair and hit the slopes. Free to passholders. | skihomewood.com
Brew HaHa
Jan. 29 | Nugget | Sparks, Nev.
Join Sierra Arts Foundation for a night of incredible live entertainment, great brews, fascinating art and more from 7 to 11 p.m. | sierraarts.org
Last Tracks
Feb. 2-April 6 (select dates) | Diamond Peak | Incline Village, Nev.
Participants can take advantage of a half-day lift ticket followed by a final chair ride up to Snowflake Lodge to experience views, wine or craft beer tastings paired with appetizers. When the event is over, participants enjoy a final run down a freshly groomed trail. | diamondpeak.com
Achieve Tahoe Gala
Feb. 5 | Olympic Village Lodge | Olympic Valley
Brush off your formal wear and get ready for a night of good food and fun to help build health, confidence and independence in children and adults with disabilities. | achievetahoe.org
Leprechaun Crawl
March 12 | Downtown Reno, Nev.
With more than 70 bars, restaurants and nightclubs within walking distance, downtown Reno has established itself as the undisputed bar crawl capital. | crawlreno.com
