The look of love
Celebrate all things love—the highs, the lows and everything in between—at the Lover’s Market. Shop solo or with your valentine for various handmade creations at this vendor market, and check out the gallery show opening of the Feral Affection Group Show, featuring work by artists such as Darren Archambault, Naomi Divine, Nickie Robinson, Consuelo Tyree, Courtney Green, Jessi Baran, MK Archambault, Texas Martin, Shantelle Lewis and others. Buy a drink from the bar, or choose from a selection of sweet and savory pies from the Silver State Pie Co. food truck. The event takes place on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Generator, 2450 Oddie Blvd., Suite 110, in Sparks. Visit https://therenogenerator.com/events for more details.
Fit to print
Local artist Ana Perez-McKay combines printmaking, fiber arts and upcycled materials in her solo exhibition Uncharted. This body of work uses combinations of discarded and sentimentally valuable materials, especially reused textile and fiber, to introduce conflicting notions of memory, truth and meaning. There will be an artist reception at from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, at The Depot Gallery, 831 Victorian Ave., in Sparks. Admission is free. The show runs through Feb. 22. Visit sierraarts.org/depot-gallery for more details.
Give in to temptation
Single, taken or open to suggestions? Pick a cup that best describes your status, and raise a toast to Eros at the 12th annual Devil Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl. This sampling tour of Virginia City’s historic saloons and confectioners takes participants on a tasty journey through town, sipping signature-themed drinks and sweet treats along the way. Designated drivers who sign up to be “Cupid” will get a special cup, goodies and other prizes. Participants will also get a chance to vote for their favorite drink, treat and participating business. The crawl takes place from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, in downtown Virginia City. Tickets are $30 for those who choose to drink and $15 for designated drivers. Visit visitvirginiacitynv.com/events/devil-made-me-do-it-saloon-crawl for more details.
In space no one can hear you scream
Learn about one of the most powerful objects in the universe at the Fleischmann Planetarium’s Second Saturday event. Participants will learn about how black holes form, and then create a model of a black hole at a hands-on workshop. Astrophysicist Rich Plotkin, an associate professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Nevada, Reno, will talk about the the latest research he and other scientists are conducting. Finally, attendees will watch a full-dome screening of Black Holes!, narrated by actor John de Lancie (best known for his role as Q on various Star Trek series). The event begins at 5:15 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, 1664 N. Virginia St., located at the north end of the University of Nevada, Reno, campus. Tickets are $10-$15, and free for planetarium members. Call 775-784-4812, or go to www.unr.edu/planetarium.
Two hearts bleed as one
Looking for love? Fallen out of love? It’s complicated? Whatever your relationship status, dance away your sorrows this Valloween at Bloody Valentine. Belfry presents this all-ages goth night featuring Ritual DJs Xenobia and Uncle Rusty, who will spin a variety of classic and modern darkwave, industrial and post-punk tunes to soothe the tortured hearts of baby bats and elder goths who are agonized by love. The shadow dance starts at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Even if you’re already spoken for, you can be somebody’s valentine by donating tickets to those who can’t afford to buy them. Go to hollandreno.org/events/belfry-feb2025 and click on the “Mentorship Donation” options under “Get Tickets.” Visit www.instagram.com/belfryreno for more details.
Riddim and flow
The snowcapped mountains of the Sierra and the frigid water of Lake Tahoe don’t exactly give off Caribbean island vibes this time of year, but you won’t care that it’s the middle of winter once those bass grooves get going at the Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival. Dirty Heads, Iration, Rome, Fortunate Youth and Piper Down will perform on the first day of the event on Saturday, Feb. 15. The festival continues on Sunday, Feb. 16, when Rebelution, Steel Pulse (pictured), Common Kings, The Expendables and Lizano hit the stage. Gates open at 3 p.m. with the live sets starting at 4 p.m. at Tahoe Blue Event Center, 75 US Highway 50, in Stateline. Tickets are $115-$125. Check out www.laketahoereggaefest.com/winter.
Knowledge is power
Freedom to Read Nevada and The Radical Cat present a screening of the documentary film Free for All: Inside the Public Library, which traces the history of American libraries and informs viewers how public libraries shaped the United States and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere. Filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor tell the stories of “the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen”—from the women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians who serve the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans. The free screening starts at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., in Sparks. Sign up at theradicalcat.square.site/product/february-16-free-for-all-film-screening-library-support-party-at-the-sparks-library/5837?cs=true&cst=custom.
Onward and upward
Greta de Jong, a professor of history at the University of Nevada, Reno, presents “African Americans and the Quest for Economic Justice.” Her talk will explore the pivotal role African Americans have played in labor movements and their ongoing struggle for economic and political rights from the end of Reconstruction to the present day. De Jong’s research sheds light on the intersections of race and class, offering an understanding of how African Americans have fought for justice and equality in the workforce. The discussion begins at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the meeting room at the Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive. Call 775-787-4100, or visit events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12969815.
Bodies in motion
Visual and performing arts come together next week at the Third Coast Dance Film Festival. The 15th annual event celebrates the intersection of contemporary dance and the moving image with two screenings of short dance films from the United States, Canada, Taiwan and South Africa, including AWAKENING, body landscapes, Blue Funk, Derby, Fire in the Belly, Heartland, Inter Library Loan and woman/water, among others. The first screening starts at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 for members and $5 for students. Visit www.nevadaart.org/event/third-coast-dance-film-festival-24. The second screening takes place at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. Admission is free for this event. Go to thirdcoastdancefilmfestival.com for more details.
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