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This family-friendly, all-day outdoor event features 60-plus local vendors, food trucks, live music from queer artists, performances, mutual aid groups, drag from Dog Haus, tarot, kids’ crafts, a possum pile clothing exchange, mutual aid groups and more!
Festivities take place from noon to 8 p.m. at Note-Able Music Therapy Services, at 590 Orovada St., in Reno. The lineup:
- Noon to 2 p.m.: quiet hours
- 2 to 2:45 p.m.: Creature Feature (Reno grunge)
- 3 to 3:45 p.m.: Name Change Form (Reno indie/emo)
- 4 to 4:30 p.m.: Rocky Horror (Reno’s Red Lip Rebellion)
- 4:30 to 5 p.m.: Metalesque (Reno metal burlesque)
- 5 to 5:45 p.m.: The Zines (Reno punk rock)
- 6 to 6:45 p.m.: Dog Haus (Reno drag and burlesque)
- 7 to 7:45 p.m.: Hardcore brunch (Reno spacey emo dance punk!)
It’s a full RENO Punk Rock Pride! Let’s celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture with a punk rock twist!
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Back in the saddle
Where have all the cowboys gone? They’re probably at the Reno Rodeo. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned sporting event features Xtreme Bull Riding and the Championship Drill Team Competition, as well as bareback, steer wrestling, roping, barrel racing and other competitions. Other attractions include a carnival, the Silver Spurs Mercantile, and nightly viewing parties of the rodeo events on large screens in the Indoor Arena. “The Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West” begins Thursday, June 18, and runs through Saturday, June 27, at the Nevada State Fairgrounds (Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center), 1350 N. Wells Ave. Gates open at 4 p.m. on weekdays and at noon on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for most of the rodeo shows have sold out or are down to single seats, but call 775-329-3877, ext. 132, on the day of the event to check for availability. Admission to the fairgrounds is $10, and onsite parking is $20. Carnival ride wristbands are $34 if purchased in advance. Visit renorodeo.com for more information.
Thrill of the grill
Looking for something to do with Dad on Father’s Day weekend? If the old man loves barbecue and beer, take him to the 29th annual BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival in downtown Reno. Treat Dad to his choice of St. Louis-style barbecue ribs, smoked beef brisket and pulled pork along with traditional fixings like coleslaw, barbecue baked beans and cornbread, or other savory fare including chili cheese dogs, chicken sandwiches, chicken wings and street tacos. You’ll probably work up quite a thirst after devouring all that tasty food, so quench it with a cold beverage or beer from one of 50 breweries attending the festival. Soak in the street party vibes as you listen to live blues and rock bands performing on two stages, including headliners Night Ranger, who will play on Friday night, and Shane Dwight, who closes out the event on Saturday night. The barbecue festival is open from 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, June 19; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, outside the Eldorado, Silver Legacy and Circus Circus casinos on North Virginia Street in downtown Reno. Admission is free. The ticket price for the Tap Tent, which includes an all-you-can-eat buffet and unlimited beer or beverages, is $149.50. Beer tasting packages are $46.40-$72.20. Visit www.caesars.com/reno/events/bbq-brews-and-blues-festival.
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Cultural connections
Whether you’re into history, the local food scene or live music in the park, Carson City has plenty to offer this weekend. Learn about Northern Nevada’s tribal nations and hear the stories of those who attended the Stewart Indian School at the Stewart Father’s Day Powwow. The annual event features Native American arts and crafts, jewelry and food vendors, admission to the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum, and the grand entry of hundreds of dancers in regalia accompanied by traditional singing and drumming. Grand entry times are 6:30 p.m., Friday, June 19; 1 and 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20; and noon, Sunday, June 21, at 5500 Snyder Ave., Carson City. Admission is free. Visit visitcarsoncity.com/events/fathers-day-powwow or www.facebook.com/StewartIndianSchool for more info.
Take a bite
Nosh on samples from more than 30 participating bars and restaurants at the Taste of Downtown Carson City. What began as a small event to raise funds for Advocates to End Domestic Violence has grown into an annual showcase of Carson City’s culinary scene, local shops, galleries and live music, in the heart of its historic downtown district. Ticket holders can collect one sample from each food vendor, cast votes for their favorite offerings and enjoy live music by Petty Cars, New Wave Crave and Glitter Bomb. Tasting hours are from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturday, June 20. The food festival and fundraiser for AEDV programs takes place along Carson Street between Robison and Fifth streets. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 on the day of the event. Visit www.tasteofdowntowncarson.com for more details.
Surf on the turf
Get ready for an evening of “Siberian surf rock” when Igor and Red Elvises kick off this year’s Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series. Frontman/founding member Igor Yuzov and a rotating lineup of musicians play fun, catchy, humorous rock ’n’ roll songs with an Eastern European flair; they’ve gained a following on both sides of the East-West divide. Instrumental rock and surf band The Sun Rays will open up for Igor and Red Elvises at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 20, on the outdoor stage of the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Other acts scheduled to appear as part of free summer concert series include SambaDá on June 27, Indigenous on July 11, Young Dubliners on Aug. 22 and Mumbo Gumbo on Aug. 29. Go to breweryarts.org for a schedule of upcoming shows.
Sing it loud, sing it proud
Desert Hearts Film Society presents a sing-along screening of the Marx Brothers film Duck Soup. Directed by Leo McCarey, the 1933 musical comedy and political farce takes place in the fictional country of Freedonia, where the newly installed leader Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho Marx) quickly drives it toward an absurd war with neighboring Sylvania. The film opened to mixed reviews and didn’t do very well at the box office, but today, it is considered one of the most influential comedies ever made. Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Marx brother and sing along to songs from the film such as “’When the Clock on the Wall Strikes Ten” and “These are the Laws of My Administration.” The matinee screening begins at 2 p.m., Friday, June 20, at Good Luck Macbeth, 124 W. Taylor St. Tickets are $13. Visit www.goodluckmacbeth.org or www.instagram.com/desertheartsfilmsocietyreno.
The oasis of Nevada
Two Northern Nevada cities will showcase their respective hometowns as part of the statewide America250 initiative celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial on July 4. First up is the city of Fallon, which will host a full day of free festivities. The Pony Express Re-Ride Celebration features a live Pony Express re-ride demonstration and rider presentation, stick pony relay races, gold panning, free photo booth pictures, coloring activities, giveaways, and barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs. Bring a cake to share or sample creations from local bakers at the Fallon Cake Picnic. Entry is free for those who bring a cake, and $10 for those who just want to enjoy a sweet treat. The America250 event takes place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at Oats Park, 151 E. Park St., Fallon. Stick around for alt-country group Micky and The Motorcars (pictured), who will headline a free concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Oats Park Centennial Stage, 133 W. Park St. Go to www.fallonnevada.gov/america-250 or www.fallonnevada.gov/cake-picnic.
A city of promise
The city of Sparks will present its America250 event Celebrate Sparks! next weekend. The free, family-friendly celebration honors the history, culture and community spirit of the Rail City with a mural unveiling and all-day festival featuring yard games, food trucks, free historical tours provided by docents from the Sparks Heritage Museum, and live music by White Water, Jason King, Patrice and Cruz Control. Ely-based artist Jamie Vincek will unveil her new mural in the Tony Armstrong Amphitheater and talk about the historical inspiration of the piece. The party runs from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Tony Armstrong Amphitheater and other locations along Victorian Avenue in downtown Sparks. Go to www.cityofsparks.us/explore_sparks/celebrate_sparks_.php.
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