Good grief
Dark dream pop project SRSQ kicks off 2026 with a new single “Born Alone, Die Alone” and a brief West Coast tour which includes a return visit to Reno. SRSQ (pronounced seer-skew) is the moniker of singer-musician Kennedy Ashlyn, who first made waves as half of the shoegaze duo Them Are Us Too. After the loss of her musical partner Cash Askew (one of 36 people who died in the 2016 Ghost Ship warehouse fire in Oakland, Calif.), Ashyln forged ahead with SRSQ, pouring her heart into her debut album Unreality. Half-jokingly calling her music “griefwave,” SRSQ’s second album, Ever Crashing, established her as a rising star in the darkwave/ethereal pop genre. SRSQ, with support from Dream 99, Spitting Image and inpatient, performs this Friday, Jan. 16, at the Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. The all-ages show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Go to hollandreno.org.
Left of the dial
Loud as Folk and Tiger Rose Vintage bring singer-songwriter Tommy Stinson to Carson City this weekend. Formerly the bassist of beloved Minneapolis alternative rock band The Replacements, Stinson has forged his own path in the music scene playing with Guns N’ Roses and Soul Asylum, as well as releasing music by his own bands Bash & Pop, Perfect, and Cowboys in the Campfire. (Stinson is pictured on the right above). Stinson, with support from Little Venom and Karla Rose, will hit the stage at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Visit breweryarts.org.
Loving the alien
Music icon and innovator David Bowie left this earthly realm on Jan. 10, 2016, and many of his fans still haven’t quite recovered from the shock. While the world has ch-ch-ch-ch-changed a lot since his death, his songs remain a light in the darkness of these uncertain times. Celebrate the life and legacy of the influential singer, songwriter and performer at a tribute night marking the 10-year anniversary since the Starman’s departure. Come dressed as your favorite Bowie persona or movie character (Ziggy Stardust, The Thin White Duke, Jareth the Goblin King, etc.), and dive into his vast musical output spanning six decades. DJ Amethyst Noir will keep the tunes going while you sway through the crowd to an empty space. The party gets started at 9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, at Black Rabbit Mead Company, 401 E. Fourth St. There’s no cover charge, but you must be of legal drinking age to enter. Check out www.blackrabbitmeads.com or www.facebook.com/blackrabbitmeads.
Triple threat
Reno Public Market celebrates three years as a hub for food, live music and community events with an anniversary party this weekend. The all-day, all-ages fête will feature a bounce house, face-painting, a photo booth and a vendor fair with local artisans and makers, as well as menu specials and tequila tastings for the grownups. DJ Mo Ayala will keep up the festive atmosphere with music and raffle giveaways, and ’80s tribute band New Wave Crave will close out the celebration with their high-energy live set. The fun takes place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, at the RPM, 299 E. Plumb Lane. Admission is free. Go to www.renopublicmarket.com.
Keep the dream alive
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, at least two local events will honor the legacy of the civil rights leader. Nevada Interfaith Association will hold its 40th Annual Interfaith Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service. This year’s program, titled “Dream. Act. Inspire” features keynote speaker Pastor Kevin Solomon of the Sparks Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The event starts at 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive. Visit www.facebook.com/nevadainterfaithassociation.
The Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society will host its 38th Annual MLK Jr. Birthday Gala. The theme of this year’s program is “Mission Possible: Building a Unified Community,” and features keynote speaker Haliday Douglas, president and chief executive officer of the St. Louis Education Fund, a nonprofit that raises and reinvests community dollars in impactful programming for public school students in St. Louis, Missouri. The gala begins at 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19, at the Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 E. Second St., Sparks. Tickets are $75-$100. Go to nnbcas.ejoinme.org/2026.
Star search
Bundle up for an evening of cold weather star-watching with members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. Learn about the “Winter Circle,” a prominent group of stars which include Rigel, Aldebaran and Sirius and are some of the brightest objects in the winter sky. ASN member Mike Hopper will give a presentation on the Winter Circle and their corresponding constellations. After the talk, you can view these stars and other deep-sky objects with the aid of telescopes (weather permitting). The free event begins at 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, at Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway. Visit www.washoecounty.gov/parks/calendar.php or www.astronomynv.org.
Hits all the right notes
The Reno Phil’s Classix season continues with a program of music that plumbs the depths of emotions, while offering a musical balm in difficult times. The Reno Phil Orchestra and guest conductor Nicholas Hersh begin the concert with Grażyna Bacewicz’s Overture, which was written by the Polish composer when half of her country was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II. Davidson Fellow Zlatomir Fung (pictured) takes center stage for Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto op. 85 in E minor. The evening closes with Ludwig van Beethoven’s dynamic Symphony No. 7 op. 92 in A Major, featuring the celebrated “Allegretto” movement. Performances start at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24; and 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Tickets are $10.50-$133.50. Visit renophil.com.
Cultivate ideas
While most outdoor plants and trees are dormant this time of year, the mind of a gardener is never quite at rest. In fact, right now is a great time to plan for the upcoming gardening season. Next weekend, stop by Spanish Springs Library for an afternoon of “Garden Talks by Washoe County Master Gardeners.” Deb Barone will discuss what tools help make gardening more accessible. Abby Jarrett will give tips on how to help your poinsettia or other holiday plant survive and thrive. Finally, Mimi and Cindy Edwards will give advice on how to best control ground squirrels before they take over your garden. The free presentation takes place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, at Spanish Springs Library, 7100-A Pyramid Highway, Sparks. Go to events.washoecountylibrary.us.
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