Butterfly effect
Collateral & Co. presents Fragments of Existence, a multi-disciplinary dance work that examines the fragile and ephemeral nature of life through the presence and experience of the monarch butterfly. Featuring choreography by Collateral & Co. artistic director Caitlin Bell in collaboration with Collateral & Co. dance artists; poetry by Melanie Perish and Bell; and time-lapse sketching by scientist and artist Tiffany Pereira, Fragments of Existence is a call to awareness and action—a celebration of beauty, a meditation on mortality, and a call to protect what is at risk before it is too late. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 17, at the Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for NMA members and $10 for students. Call 329-3333, or go to www.nevadaart.org.
Basque in the fun
Zazpiak Bat presents the Reno Basque Festival as part of Artown. The 57th annual celebration of Basque culture and heritage features traditional food, music, folk dances, games and more. The day will start with mass led by Aita Antton Egiguren Iraola, a priest of the Franciscan order, followed by weightlifting, woodchopping and dancing exhibitions. There will be a lunch of chorizo sandwiches, beans, salad, cheese and wine, as well as a limited quantity of paella from Paella Sierra, but arrive early to get your ticket. Indoor seating is also limited, so bring chairs, blankets and/or tables to sit outside and enjoy your meal. The festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 19, at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive. Admission is free. Visit renobasqueclub.org or artown.org.
I’ll drink to that
Wanna walk with the animals, talk with the animals, grunt and squeak with the animals, and drink with the animals? Well, you probably won’t get to do anything with the animals, but you can enjoy a drink or two while viewing the bears, big cats, foxes and other resident animals at Animal Ark. The wildlife sanctuary will hold its annual Ales & Tails fundraiser offering craft drinks from 10 Torr Distilling and Brewing, Pigeon Head Brewery and other local beer and wine vendors. Food will be available for purchase from Mary’s Minis and Croffle Corner. The 21-and-over, outdoor party begins at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, July 19, at the Animal Ark, 1265 Deerlodge Road, located about 25 miles north of downtown Reno. Tickets are $22 for adults and $20 for seniors age 65 and older, and includes your first drink. Go to www.animalark.org/special-events for more information.
A beautiful day in the neighborhood
PBS Reno hosts Be My Neighbor Day, its second annual community event promoting early childhood education, health, safety and the importance of kindness and sharing. Celebrate our area’s cultural diversity and learn more about local community resources through craft activities, live performances and a varied vendor space. There will also be food trucks; appearances by Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat, the stars of the children’s TV program Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood; and opportunities to drop off donations for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, The Children’s Cabinet and the RennerVation Foundation Bus. The “neighborhood” will be located on Mastrianni Drive in Idlewild Park. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 19, at Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive. Admission is free. Visit www.pbsreno.org/events/be-my-neighbor-day.
Get into the groove
Return to the decade when we wanted our MTV—you know, back when it used to be about the music. This weekend, you’ll get a chance to relive that totally awesome time starting with ’80s Night featuring high-energy tribute band New Wave Crave, who will play popular hits from Top 40 stars like Madonna to artists who were a little more left of the dial like The Cure. Dress up in your favorite look from the era, and play a game of pinball; strike a pose next to a DeLorean; and soak up the nostalgic vibes at this dance party, which begins at 7 p.m., Friday, July 18, at the Reno Public Market. The theme continues the following day with She-Rock, Ladies of the Eighties. The rock band’s five singers play the hits in the personas of Tina Turner, Cher, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Stevie Nicks and other iconic women who made their mark in the music industry. The group will turn back time starting at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 19, at the RPM, 299 E. Plumb Lane. Admission is free to both shows. Visit www.renopublicmarket.com or www.artown.org.
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Rising from the ashes
Last September’s Davis Creek Fire not only burned down more than a dozen homes and buildings; it also severely damaged Davis Creek Regional Park. The still-closed park continues its slow rehabilitation, but the public will have a chance to help with the restoration efforts at a benefit titled Up! The Creek. The event will feature local dignitaries, firefighters, residents and representatives from environmental organizations and other groups who will talk about their connections to the park, as well as performances by musical artists including the Sierra Alphorn Players (pictured). Local visual artists will give a special showing of their work inspired by Davis Creek in conjunction with an art auction benefiting the park. Washoe County Park Ranger Nick Steuer will also give an update on the park’s recovery. The benefit show starts at noon, Saturday, July 19, at Reno Public Market, 299 E. Plumb Lane. Admission is free. Visit www.renopublicmarket.com or www.washoecounty.gov/parks/calendar.php.
Bizarre love triangle
Young Shakespeare, a D.G. Menchetti Education Program, will present an interactive, hour-long adaptation of William Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, a tale of romance in which mistaken identities lead to hilarious havoc and unexpected connections. This cast of professional actors and students from local high schools will give multiple free performances across the region, including several this week in Reno and Sparks. Performances start at 7 p.m., Monday, July 21, at Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 124 W. Taylor St.; 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, at the Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St.; 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, at the Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Way, Sparks; 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 24, at the North Valleys Library in the North Hills Shopping Center, 1075 N. Hills Blvd., Suite 340; 11 a.m., Friday, July 25, at the South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway; and 11 a.m., Saturday, July 26, at the Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive. For a complete schedule, go to laketahoeshakespeare.com/young_shakespeare.
Lose yourself to dance
The Lake Tahoe Dance Collective presents its 13th annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival featuring artists from various dance companies and Broadway productions. Featured dancers include Lia Cirio and Paul Craig of the Boston Ballet; Melody Mennite Walsh of the Houston Ballet; Dwayne Brown of the Metropolitan Opera Ballet; Amber Neff of the New Chamber Ballet; and Taylor Stanley, Indiana Woodward and Stephen Hanna of the New York City Ballet. The festival’s Opening Night Gala starts off with food, wine and a silent auction, followed by performances by dance artists. The gala begins at 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, at William B. Layton Park, 130 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Tickets are $75. Experience the beauty of dance at Tahoe City Community Night, starting at 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, at William B. Layton Park, followed by Kings Beach Community Night at 9 p.m., Thursday, July 24, at North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach. Tickets to both shows are $30 in advance and $35 on site. The festival wraps up with the Closing Night Benefit on Friday, July 25, at a private location to be revealed to ticket holders. Tickets are $135, which include hors oeuvres prepared by Chef Alex Tolger and an open wine, beer and kombucha bar. Visit hwww.laketahoedancecollective.org for more details.
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