Became the special man
Pop star. Actor. Fashion icon. Innovator. British singer, songwriter and musician David Bowie was all these things and more. The (Star)man who fell to Earth departed our realm almost 10 years ago, but his music lives on. Celebrate David Robert Jones’s 78th birthday with local tributes taking place this weekend. Dress up as Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, The Thin White Duke or some other Bowie persona and head to Underworld Distillery for a tribute night featuring a playlist of originals, deep cuts and remixes of his best works, as well as covers by bands who were inspired by the musical chameleon, while videos play on a screen. The party starts at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10, at the Underworld Distillery, 5301 Longley Lane, Building F, Suite 203. There’s no cover charge, but you must be 21 or older to attend. Visit underworlddistillery.com or the Facebook event page. The Black Rabbit Mead Company will host a Bowie tribute night as part of its month-long Dryuary Celebrary. DJ Amethyst Noir will keep the music going while attendees can enjoy either the meadery’s signature drinks or non-alcoholic offerings such as the Lasting Thyme Mocktail or Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s Trail Pass IPA. The event gets started at 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10, at Black Rabbit, 401 E. Fourth St. There’s no cover charge, but you must be of legal drinking age to enter. Go to www.blackrabbitmeads.com or www.facebook.com/blackrabbitmeads.
Hymns for the hellbound
Considered one of the pioneers of the psychobilly genre, British trio The Meteors is known for its high-energy performances and unique blend of rockabilly, punk rock and horror influences. Led by singer/guitarist P. Paul Fenech, the “Kings of Psychobilly” have released more than a dozen studio albums and numerous singles over their 45-year history. The Meteors’ latest release is 40 Days A Rotting. Local bands Los Pistoleros, One Ton Dually and Mr. Johnson and His Loaded Dice will open the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Virginia Street Brewhouse, 211 N. Virginia St. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. You must be age 21 or older to attend. Go to renobrewhouse.com for more information.
Soup’s on
Feeling a bit cooped up at home? Sounds like a case of cabin fever. So get out of the house for a few hours and check out the Holland Project’s Cabin Fever Music Festival, featuring three stages with live music in genres from acoustic to electronic to hardcore. Performers scheduled to appear include FKA Fingers, RIP Everything, Velvet Pouch, Next Question, Baby Abeille, Primadonis, Wisecrack, Lumber, Bijou Bell (pictured), Pat Hansen, Gina Rose and Sweet Decay. Dress for the weather; warm up with free soup; and get ready to have a blast. Please consider bringing new or gently used winter clothing, blankets, hand warmers, tarps, tents and other shelter items to donate to Family Soup Mutual Aid. The show starts at 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, at The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. Tickets are $15 in advance or with a donation, and $20 at the door. A portion of the proceeds from the festival will be donated to Family Soup Mutual Aid. Go to hollandreno.org or www.instagram.com/hollandreno.
Where dragons dwell
If you loved the illuminated installation Dragon Lights this past fall, and you just can’t get enough of these mythical beasts, head to the Wilbur D. May Center for its new attraction The Lost World of Dragons. The traveling show explores the histories of the fantastical creatures and the cultures from around the world that revere them. The exhibition features nine life-size animatronic dragons with realistic movements and sound, as well as interactive displays that take guests through the stories of dragons such as the Dragon Rider VR Experience, Alchemy Lab and Hatchery, Shadow Puppet Theatre and Dragon Stop Motion Station. The Lost World of Dragons opens on Saturday, Jan. 11, and runs through Sunday, April 27, at the Wilbur D. May Center at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. The exhibition is open during regular museum hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m., Sunday. Admission is $13 for adults, and $11 for children ages 3-17 and seniors age 62 and older. Kids age 2 and younger get in for free. The admission price includes access to the museum’s permanent collection, which features a variety of artifacts, paintings, taxidermy and personal items owned by local adventurer Wilbur D. May. Call 775-785-5961, or go to www.washoecounty.gov/parks/maycenterhome.
A great lake
The Historic Reno Preservation Society’s Second Sunday speaker program continues with a presentation by historian Jim Bonar titled “Tahoe Tidbits.” Bonar will take attendees on a visual trip around the lake in the early 20th century through a collection of old photos and videos. He will discuss the changes that occurred after the arrival of miners, settlers and tourists—from the logging of the surrounding forest to support the mines in Virginia City to the roads and railroads that brought people from all over to see what the alpine lake had to offer—as well as share some little known tidbits about the world famous “Jewel of the Sierra.” The free program begins at noon on Sunday, Jan. 12, in the auditorium at the Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St. Call 775-327-8300, or visit events.washoecountylibrary.us.
Take me to the river
The Riverwalk Merchants Association holds its first Rush the River event of the year. The monthly event showcases eclectic food options and locally made or made-in-Nevada products offered at Riverwalk District restaurants, bars and stores in downtown Reno. It includes the Reno Wine Walk, a self-guided wine tasting event with a different theme each month. Dress up in your best ’80s-inspired attire for this month’s theme, “WinterFest: Party Like It’s 1989.” The fun begins at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18. Tickets are $30 and include a tasting glass, wristband and a map to participating wine walk venues along the Truckee River and neighboring streets in downtown Reno. You can buy tickets in advance online or on the day of the event at any participating wine walk stop, including Virginia Street Brewhouse, The Dispensary, Bundox Bocce and 5 Star Saloon. Call 775-825-9255, or go to www.renoriver.org/event/wine-walk/2025-01-18 for details.
Peace, love and understanding
Every January, many Americans observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by volunteering, participating in peace marches or taking a few moments to remember the civil rights leader, who advocated nonviolent protest despite the hostility many civil rights activists faced during the 1950s and 1960s. There will be a few events to honor the life and legacy of the Baptist minister, orator and Nobel Peace Prize winner next weekend, including the 39th Annual Interfaith Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Service featuring keynote speaker Jody Lykes, marketing, publicity and outreach coordinator at The Multicultural Center, University of Nevada, Reno. The interfaith program titled “Together We Shine” starts at 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19, at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive. Visit nevadainterfaith.org. The Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society will also host a weekend of celebratory events, culminating with the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gala at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, at the Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St. Tickets are $35-$125. Visit linktr.ee/nnbcas or www.facebook.com/NNBCAS.
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