Reno Arts News

Wonder Wednesdays: Art for All Ages
2025-07-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Join us at The Lilley Museum of Art every Wednesday evening in July for family-friendly art workshops. Drawing inspiration from The Lilley exhibition Connect the Dots we will work with a new technique each week to explore our creativity. These drop-in style workshops are the perfect place to come together to share ideas and create with our friends and families. All supplies are provided, and everyone is welcome!

Artist In Action
2025-07-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Darkshot Coffee, 300 E. 2nd St, 89501
July is Artown month! Check out the events in the Artown little book, as there will be “Artists In Action” every Tuesday morning!
Stop by Darkshot Coffee, grab a hot or cold beverage, check out local art, and meet the Artist In Action:

Deanna M. Cordova

Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 9 am-12 pm

Located at:Darkshot CoffeeIn the lobby, 300 E. 2nd St., #101Reno, NV 89501

About The Artist:Deanna M Cordova, a vibrant multidisciplinary artist originally from San Mateo, California, now draws inspiration from the enchanting landscapes of northern Nevada. She began her artistic journey at the Academy of Art University in 2004 and then transitioned to graphic design, refining her skills at Truckee Meadows Community College. In 2019, she realized her dream, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Bellevue University.As a freelancer, Deanna’s artistic vision shines through logos, t-shirt designs, and commissioned watercolor portraits, demonstrating her mastery of diverse mediums. In 2023, she embraced fine arts, presenting her original works in galleries. “Sunset in Joshua Tree” earned her an Honorable Mention Award in the Latimer Art Club’s 16th Annual Miniature Show.Deanna’s journey continues in 2024 with a group exhibition at the Artists Co-Op Gallery in Reno, a testament to her growth. Specializing in animal portraits, particularly endangered species, she utilizes art to reveal their innate beauty and raise awareness. Deanna’s intricate portrayals foster a profound connection with the animal world.A member of esteemed artistic organizations like the Sierra Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society, Deanna is dedicated to preserving the natural world’s beauty. In a world of diverse artistic expressions, she serves as a beacon, illuminating nature’s splendor and the plight of endangered creatures. Through her art, Deanna strives to evoke appreciation and awareness, urging us to protect and cherish the wondrous world we inhabit.

Home Is Nevada
2025-07-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Artists Co-op Gallery of Reno, 627 Mill St, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Join us at the Artists Co-op for:

“Home Is Nevada”

July 1-31, 2025

Artist of the Month: Marylou Schindler

Reception: Sunday, July 6, from 12-4pm

Meet the Nevada artists and see their photos and paintings, their interpretations of living in this state, admiring the land’s beauty and its people. Join us in celebrating the spirit of Nevada because Home truly means Nevada!
Home Means Nevada! We live here, embracing the land, the people, and the vibrant energy of the high desert that fuels our souls. As artists, we create what we love, inspired by the beauty surrounding us.

Patriotic Pops at the Field
2025-07-03 18:00 | Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Gates 6:00 PM, Opening Act 6:30 PM, Concert 8:00 PM
This star-spangled celebration is once again led by fan-favorite Conductor Jason Altieri, and will include a mix of patriotic marches; pop favorites from Wicked, Harry Potter and composer John Williams; an Armed Forces Salute; and much more — concluding with a spectacular fireworks display (weather permitting). All ages welcome! Enjoy family friendly activities before the show on the concourse, including face painting, magicians, and a food-eating contest.
Gates open at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm a pre-show featuring Reno’s own Eric Henry Andersen & Friends. Eric will also feature on several numbers on the main program with the orchestra, which begins at 8:00pm. In addition to Eric and his band, local vocalist Cliff Porter and artists from Reno’s Biggest Little Circus organization will feature on the main program, making this year’s event the biggest and best yet.
Tickets start at just $15, or family packs available for $50 for four tickets. Kick off your July 4th weekend right with the Reno Phil at the ballpark. Tickets on Sale Now through Greater Nevada Field.
Link to Tickets: https://mlb.tickets.com/?orgId=53089&agency=RENV_PLAGENCY_MPV&eventId=17677#/event/E17677

Capturing the Human Form
2025-07-01 17:30 - 2025-07-22 19:30 | Lake Mansion Arts and Cultural Center, 250 Court St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
In this immersive 4-week painting series, participants will learn to paint anatomy and expression in watercolor through observational painting of a clothed live model. This class is designed for artists of all levels, offering the opportunity to improve essential techniques such as brushstroke, perspective, proportion, and color mixing. With guidance from an experienced teaching artist, students will develop their skills in creating dynamic, lifelike representations of the model while growing their understanding of anatomy and composition. Whether you’re looking to refine your painting abilities or explore new techniques, this series offers a supportive environment for growth and creativity.
All supplies included. Ages 14 and up.

Artist In Action
2025-07-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Darkshot Coffee, 300 E. 2nd St, 89501
July is Artown month! Check out the events in the Artown little book, as there will be “Artists In Action” every Tuesday morning!
Stop by Darkshot Coffee, grab a hot or cold beverage, check out local art, and meet the Artist In Action:

Linda Parisi

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 from 9am-12pm
Located at:Darkshot CoffeeIn the lobby, 300 E. 2nd St., #101Reno, NV 89501

About The Artist:I have been painting off and on for about 20 years. I work mostly in watercolor but dabble in soft pastels, oil, and acrylic. I am a member of the Sierra Watercolor Society and Northwest Watercolor Society. I have won awards at many shows in Washington as well as national shows. I have had a small article published in Sketchbook magazine as well as being on the cover of Country Pleasures Magazine two times. I have been published on the front page of Senior Sunset Times. I have held various positions on boards of art associations over the years. I have a permanent display of cars and motorcycles at the LeMay Family Collection at Marymount, in Tacoma, WA. I volunteered at an assisted living facility for many years and helped residents paint in acrylic. I specialize in classic cars and motorcycles but also help people remember vacation trips by painting from their photos. Much of my work is commissions but I paint what I love so much when not painting commissions. I’m pleased to be an artist and have collectors in Japan, many states in the USA, and Canada.

Community Invited to Attend Creating Pride—A Powerful, Youth-Devised Staged Reading Celebrating LGBTQ+ Identity
2025-06-30 00:00 - 23:59 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Community Invited to Attend Creating Pride—A Powerful, Youth-Devised Staged Reading Celebrating LGBTQ+ Identity
[Reno, NV] – Our Center and Brüka Theatre are proud to invite the public to Creating Pride: Transcending Worlds, an original, youth-devised staged theatrical reading that explores themes of identity, self-actualization, and community in today’s complex world. This performance will take place at Brüka Theatre on Monday, June 30 at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7 PM.
Created through a process known as Devised Theatre or Collective Creation, Creating Pride is an entirely original production developed by high school-aged youth (ages 14–18) from northern Nevada. With no pre-written script, the show was shaped collaboratively through improvisation, storytelling, and lived experience—guided by lead artists Mary Bennett and Stacey Spain trained in arts integration at The Kennedy Center Education Department.
Audiences can expect a heartfelt, courageous, and creative performance that amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ youth and their allies. Creating Pride is not just a show—it’s a celebration of resilience, truth, and the power of community.
This groundbreaking collaboration is part of Brüka Theatre’s 32nd season, Transcendence, and is supported in part by the Nevada Arts Council and the City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission.
Event Details
What: Creating Pride – Transcending Worlds
When:, June 30, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Where: Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV
Admission: Donation
Ticket Link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/creating-pride-transcending-worlds-tickets-222615
SEATING IS LIMITED – PLEASE RESERVE YOUR TICKET TODAY.
For additional information, please contact Stacey Spain at stacey@ourcenterreno.org or 775-219-2095.
RESERVATIONS are available in person through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221, online at http://www.bruka.org or at our new Brüka Studio 44 located next door to Brüka on First Street at 44 W. First St. Our box office hours open Thursday through Saturday from 4 – 6 PM and on occasional Wednesdays. We are closed on most holidays.
All Brüka mainstage evening shows begin at 7:30 PM. Matinees begin at 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. There is NO late seating and all ticket sales are final.
PARKING
We suggest convenient parking in the Court Street parking lot across from The Pioneer Theater and walking across the new Virginia Street Bridge to Brüka, FREE after 5:00 PM and all day Saturday and Sundays. We also validate parking at the Parking Gallery on First and Sierra Street. The Downtown Ambassadors are present before and after performances for guidance and safety.
LOCATION Brüka Theatre is located at 99 N. Virginia Street at the corner of First and Virginia Streets in downtown Reno next to the Virginia Street Bridge.
Please arrive between 7:00 PM & 7:30 PM. There is NO late seating and all ticket sales are final.
About Our Center: Our Center provides northern Nevada’s LGBTQ+ community with access to advocacy, support, educational programs, services and resources. Our mission focuses on programming in support of our youth, senior and trans communities. Our Center routinely hosts community organizations for meetings at their 1745 South Wells Avenue Reno facility.
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE Brüka Theatre celebrates its 32nd season of live theatre in downtown Reno – Transcendence is the theme for the 2024/2025 season. As an artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists and an acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a non-equity, small, not-for-profit member theater company and is a constituent of the national TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced hundreds of live shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at http://www.bruka.org.

Friday Watercolor Class: Still Lifes
2025-06-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Lake Mansion Arts and Cultural Center, 250 Court St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
In this watercolor class, participants will learn how to use observation to create beautiful watercolor paintings! You will learn skills such as color mixing, composition, light, and shading. The class will use step-by-step methods so that you will be prepared to create watercolor masterpieces of your own after the series! This class is appropriate for all levels of watercolor artists.
All supplies included. Ages 14 and up.

Thursday Painting Class: House Plant by Alex Black
2025-06-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Lake Mansion Arts and Cultural Center, 250 Court St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Join us at the Lake Mansion for another Thursday Painting class! This month, we will be completing a painting inspired by House Plant by Alex Black. The subject is simple, but uses techniques such as form, brushstroke, and light to capture the simplicity in this painting. Participants will leave this class with a beautiful botanical piece of art. This class will feature step-by-step instruction, and is suitable for all levels of acrylic artists.
All supplies included. Ages 14 and up.

Outdoor Watercolor: Crystal Peak Park
2025-06-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Crystal Peak Park, 561 Crystal Park Rd, Verdi, NV, 89439, United States
Join us at Crystal Peak Park for the art of Pleinair, or the art of painting outdoors! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist looking to refresh your practice, this class invites you to slow down, observe deeply, and capture the world around you in watercolor.
We will meet at the Crystal Peak Park parking lot in Verdi for a serene painting class while taking in nature. All art supplies will be provided, but please bring a chair or blanket, water, sunscreen, or anything else you might need to make yourself comfortable outdoors during the class.
All supplies included. Ages 14 and up.

Summer Creativity Camp: The Art of Printmaking
2025-06-23 13:00 - 2025-06-27 16:00 | Lake Mansion Arts and Cultural Center, 250 Court St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Join us at the Lake Mansion for a week of art-themed summer camp for preteens! This week, we will be diving into the art of printmaking: sketching, carving, and transferring designs onto paper. Campers will explore different printmaking methods to create patterns, stamps, and original artworks, and will leave the camp with several of their own designs and inspiration to create more.
Dress comfortably for artistic exploration!
Ages: 11-15. All supplies included. A midmorning snack will be provided.

Veterans Creative Arts Competition
2025-06-23 00:00 - 2025-07-31 23:59 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System offers Veterans a chance to demonstrate their artistic talents in the visual arts at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center, Gallery East and West. The local event is part of the 2025 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. The exhibition will run from June 23 – July 31, 2025.
VA medical facilities incorporate creative arts into their therapy programs to further the rehabilitation goals for both inpatients and outpatients. This annual competition recognizes the progress and recovery made through that therapy and raises the visibility of the creative achievements of Veterans. The first-place winners will advance to the national level where they will compete with entries submitted by Veterans from other VA facilities from across the country.
More information about the annual competition https://www.blogs.va.gov/nvspse/national-veterans-creative-arts-festival

Family Workshop: Kandinsky Circles
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Lake Mansion Arts and Cultural Center, 250 Court St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Join us for a family painting workshop where you and your little one will create a painting inspired by Kandinsky’s “Color Study: Squares with Concentric Circles”. This workshop will engage you and your children through lessons in composition, color theory, and art history. Participants will leave this class with an 16×20 painting on canvas, ready to hang at home!
All supplies included. Two participants, one project per registration.
Ages 6 and up. Anyone under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

“Love Governs Form" by 2025 Reno City Artist Jordyn Rae Owens at Metro Gallery at Reno City Hall
2025-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Metro Gallery at City Hall
It’s the process of not trusting and falling into doubt that feels like a slow death.
With flying,
there is an inner knowing,
a guiding light.
There is no fear, no doubt, because there is only love.
Love governs form.
What if I learned to find love in the unknown, to find love within the process of uncertainty?
What if falling was actually flying – it just takes a little longer to discover that form.
City of Reno City Hall
Metro Gallery
May 19 – July 11
Reception, Wednesday, June 18, from 5 – 7 p.m.
Reno, NV – The Metro Gallery at Reno City Hall is hosting “Love Governs Form,” a solo exhibition by 2025 Reno City Artist Jordyn Rae Owens. The show runs from May 19 – July 11, 2025, showcasing fine art photography and collage by Owens that offers a deeply personal and transformative reflection of her experience as a mixed race Black and Filipino woman born and raised in Reno. Her art practice is a contemplative process in which she utilizes photographic mediums to explore the past, present, and future self. By exploring her inner world, her artwork demonstrates the powerful effects of self-reflection and the impact it has on the evolution of identity.
Former Reno City Artist Rossitza Todorova describes that Owens’ art “reflect her journey of introspection and identity, exploring the intersections of race, place, and personal history. Jordyn’s ability to convey such narratives through visual mediums makes her a standout artist and a strong representative of the dynamic and diverse culture we are working to build in Reno.”
Owens won the Award for Excellence in Fine Art Photography at the Reno Tahoe International Art Show in 2022 and 2023 and was a finalist in 2024. She has also been the recipient of the Nevada Arts Council Artist Project Grant. She has previously had solo exhibitions at the Holland Project and North Valley’s Library in addition to numerous group shows. Owens is also a founding member and curator of the collective Of the Sol which provides a platform for artists of color, fostering dialogue on identity, belonging, and social justice through art.
Website: https://jordynowens.art/involution
Instagram: @innerbloom.__
The artist reception will take place on Wednesday, July 18, from 5 – 7 p.m. Admission to the exhibition and reception is free and open to the public.
The Metro Gallery at Reno City Hall is one of three visual art galleries operated by the City of Reno and open to the public, free of charge, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The gallery is accessible through City Hall’s ground floor entrance on Virginia Street. Parking is available in the City Hall parking garage (NW corner of First St. & Center St.). Parking validation can be found inside City Hall.
To learn more about the exhibition, visit:
https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture/city-art-galleries/metro-gallery

Artist In Action
2025-06-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Darkshot Coffee, 300 E. 2nd St, 89501
Stop by Darkshot Coffee, grab a hot or cold beverage, check out local art,
and meet the Artist In Action:

Tricia Poulos Leonard

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 from 9am-12pm

Located at:Darkshot CoffeeIn the lobby, 300 E. 2nd St, #101Reno, NV 89501

About The Artist:As a painter, I find inspiration in the world around me. I employ a personal vocabulary of marks and colors that reflects the natural world. My work varies from representational to abstract, and I am continually moving between the two styles. I tend to work in series, either with the materials I use or the exploration of imagery. Every painting is an experiment to me. My materials, techniques, and interests all direct me to a place that craves a connection to the world we live in.

Outdoor Watercolor: Caughlin Ranch Trail
2025-06-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Caughlin Ranch Trail, 1070 Caughlin Crossing, Reno, NV, 89519, United States
Join us at the Caughlin Ranch Trail for the art of Pleinair, or the art of painting outdoors! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist looking to refresh your practice, this class invites you to slow down, observe deeply, and capture the world around you in watercolor.
We will meet at the Caughlin Ranch Trailhead in West/Southwest Reno for a serene painting class while taking in nature. All art supplies will be provided, but please bring a chair or blanket, water, sunscreen, or anything else you might need to make yourself comfortable outdoors during the class.
All supplies included.
Ages 14 and up.

Family Workshop: Eric Carle Portraits
2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Lake Mansion Arts and Cultural Center, 250 Court St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
In this family workshop, you and your little one will create family portraits as the animals of your choice! Using mixed-media, you will achieve a style inspired by Eric Carle to create sentimental works of art representing your families. This is a great workshop to explore color, texture, and composition with your child!
All supplies included. Two participants, one project per registration.
Ages 4 and up. Anyone under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Outdoor Watercolor: Evans Canyon Trail
2025-06-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Evans Canyon Trailhead, N. Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Join us at the Evans Canyon Trailhead for the art of Pleinair, or the art of painting outdoors! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist looking to refresh your practice, this class invites you to slow down, observe deeply, and capture the world around you in watercolor.
We will meet at the Evans Canyon Trailhead for a serene painting class while taking in nature. All art supplies will be provided, but please bring a chair or blanket, water, sunscreen, or anything else you might need to make yourself comfortable outdoors during the class.
All supplies included.
Ages 14 and up.

What Grows In Your Garden?
2025-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Artists Co-op Gallery of Reno, 627 Mill St, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
The Artists Co-op Presents:
“What Grows In Your Garden?”
June 1-30, 2025
Reception: Sunday, June 8, 12-4pm
Summer is here, and we are excited to showcase the remarkable beauty of the season. From vibrant flowers and majestic trees to fresh apples and crisp peppers, if it grows, you’ll see it in the show. Don’t miss out on the splendor of the season!
Meet the artists at the reception on June 8th and purchase their work from June 1st through June 30th.

Classix Series | Elgar Cello Concerto
2025-06-06 14:30 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Showtimes:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25: Doors 6:00 PM, Concert 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26: Doors 2:30 PM, Concert 4:00 PM
From the depths of longing to the heights of euphoria, the Reno Phil and guest conductor Nicholas Hersh embark on a stirring pursuit of peace, where every note seeks solace, strength, and triumph. The journey begins with Grażyna Bacewicz’s Overture, a dazzling burst of orchestral brilliance that crackles with energy. She broke new ground as she continued writing music while war threatened to destroy her country. Davidson Fellow Zlatomir Fung takes center stage for Elgar’s Cello Concerto, a soul-baring masterpiece that speaks in whispers and echoes in eternity. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 brings the evening to a jubilant close, its relentless rhythms and soaring melodies sweeping us toward a finale that dances with unshakable joy.
ON THE PROGRAM
Grażyna Bacewicz Overture
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7 op. 92 in A Major
Edward Elgar Cello Concerto op. 85 in E minor
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for 2025-26 Classix Series concerts at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts can only be purchased at this time as part of a Classix 6-concert subscription package. Single tickets for the 2025-2026 Season go on sale August 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM. For information on group rates, or other ticket discounts, please visit the Reno Phil Ticket Information Site at http://www.renophil.com.

Artist In Action
2025-05-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Darkshot Coffee, 300 E. 2nd St, 89501
Stop by Darkshot Coffee, grab a hot or cold beverage, check out local art, and meet the Artist In Action:

Eileen Fuller

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 from 9am-12pm

Located at:Darkshot CoffeeIn the lobby, 300 E. 2nd St., #101Reno, NV 89501

About The Artist:Eileen Fuller is principally a watercolor artist, with recent forays into pastels and other multiple-media art. She began drawing and painting as a preschooler. Although the materials were put on the back shelf, Eileen continued to return to her art throughout her life.
After Eileen’s family grew, she reawakened the artist within by taking numerous workshops and immersion in the artist community in Northern Nevada. She retired from the banking industry in 2003 and never looked back! She is a longtime member of the Sierra Watercolor Society and the Latimer Art Club (established in 1921). In 2021, she organized four art shows celebrating the club’s 100th anniversary. Eileen is also a member of the Artists Co-operative of Reno since 2010. She is continuing a 3-year term as its president.
Landscapes are her favorite subject. And with the variety of scenery in the surrounding area, there is no shortage of places she likes to paint on site or photograph for incorporation into works to be finished in her studio. Eileen also loves to paint while traveling.
As a teacher of basic to intermediate watercolor, she believes that each of us was born with creative abilities. These abilities may be dormant, but can be brought out if we are willing to make the effort.

Moon Rocks Sci-Fi Short Film Competition (2025)
2025-05-21 00:00 - 2025-06-14 23:59 | Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
Get ready to launch your creativity into the cosmos!
The Moon Rocks Sci-Fi Short Film Competition is here, and we’re calling all filmmakers to boldly go where no one has gone before! Whether you’re crafting a futuristic epic, exploring alien worlds, or diving into space mysteries, this is your chance to showcase your talent on the big screen.
Competition kicks off May 21st with 2 weeks to create a 5-9 minute sci-fi short. Films will be screened on Saturday, June 14th at Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, NV. Get ready to compete for exciting prizes, celebrate local filmmakers, and experience an unforgettable night of sci-fi storytelling!
Sign up now to be part of the action!

High Desert Textures - Meet and Greet the Artist
2025-05-10 17:00 - 20:00 | The Renaissance Hotel, One Lake St, 89501
Meet the artist, Reno native Becky Miller, and enjoy her new original oil paintings of high desert scenes from her many hikes around the region. Becky’s detailed paintings of flora, clouds, sage brush, and more will delight all who love the Nevada high desert. The show runs April 27 through the end of June in the main lobby between the entrance and the bar/restaurant.

Annual “Senior Art Show” 2025 City of Reno McKinley Galleries
2025-05-08 17:00 - 19:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
May 5 – June 13, 2025

Gallery East & West in the McKinley Arts & Culture Center is proud to host the “Senior Artists Exhibit & Show,” organized by the City of Reno Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. The exhibition will run from May 5 – June 13, 2025 at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center, Gallery East and West. The public is invited to attend the artists’ reception on Thursday, May 8, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
In honor of Older Americans Month this May, the exhibit celebrates seniors’ creativity. This is the fourth annual senior artist exhibit that showcases work by Reno residents aged 60 or older. The show includes a variety of mediums including painting, photography, macramé, needlepoint, crochet, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, glass art, and more.
The McKinley Gallery is one of three galleries operated by the City of Reno and open to the public, free of charge, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To learn more, please visit: McKinley Gallery East and West | City of Reno Metro Gallery

Sweet Adelines Region 12 Competition
2025-05-03 13:00 - 19:00 | Sparks Nugget, Rose Ballrooom, 1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV, 89431, United States
This year, IN PERSON tickets for Nevada residents are only $10 per day! Purchase tickets at the door.
High Desert Harmony is Contestant #9 with an approximate On -Stage Time of 3:11pm

Quartet Competition: Friday, May 2, 2025 from 2:00-7:00pm
Double Down is Contestant #5 with an APPROXIMATE On-Stage Time of 3:05 pm

BRÜKALTON A Regency Comedy Proving Once & For All That Big Balls Don’t Matter As Much As You Think They Do.
2025-05-02 00:00 - 2025-05-18 23:59 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
BRÜKALTON
A Regency Comedy Proving Once & For All That Big Balls Don’t Matter As Much As You Think They Do.
Written & Directed By Mary Bennett
Please Note The New Dates Below
May 2, 3, 7(A), 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17@ 7:30 PM SUN Matinees: May 4 & May 18* @ 2 PM
TICKETS: Senior/Student/Military $26 General Tickets $30 All Tickets $35 at the Door
A = Artist Night $17 All Tickets *Sunday – Talk Back With The Company
BRUKALTON ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Recommended for ages 14 & Up due to Adult Themes & Language.
Reno, NV. THE STORY: In this original comedy with a spice of regency parody we visit the village of Brukalton on the day of the society ball following the gender bent and sometimes lonely, yet always clever siblings of the one time noble and influential Brukalton family under the reign of the bombastic King Chuck as they navigate their strange existence where the loneliest girl in town only wants one thing, to be remembered for her artistry instead of being being part of Brukalton society.
With a wink toward romance, comedy and ridiculous and fanciful social norms, it is set during the early 19th century in an alternative world existing in an alternative era of Regency in which no one knows what will happen next, excepting for the love in the afternoon and the big ball that will prove to the village once and for all that big balls don’t matter. Recommended for ages 14 and up because of thematic things that could be weird to explain in the car on the way home. Created by Bruka’s Producing Artistic Director Mary Bennett.
TICKET INFORMATION
Artist Night Tickets must be purchased in advance to receive a discount of our regularly priced tickets. Opening Night ticket holders are invited to a post show reception and opportunity to meet the artists. Ticket prices reflect some of the additional costs. Call the box office @ 775-323-3221 or email: boxofficebruka@gmail.com
RESERVATIONS are available in person through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221, online at http://www.bruka.org or at our new Brüka Studio 44 located next door to Bruka on First Street at 44 W. First St. Our box office hours open Thursday through Saturday from 4 – 7 PM and on occasional Wednesdays. We are closed on most holidays. Our 2024/2025 Season Tickets are on sale beginning September 1, 2024. Individual tickets go on sale the Monday after the previous show closes. Check us out at http://www.bruka.org.
All Brüka mainstage evening shows begin at 7:30 PM. Matinees begin at 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. There is NO late seating and all ticket sales are final.
PARKING
We suggest convenient parking in the Court Street parking lot across from The Pioneer Theater and walking across the new Virginia Street Bridge to Brüka, FREE after 5:00 PM and all day Saturday and Sundays. We also validate parking at the Parking Gallery on First and Sierra Street. The Downtown Ambassadors are present before and after performances for guidance and safety.
LOCATION Brüka Theatre is located at 99 N. Virginia Street at the corner of First and Virginia Streets in downtown Reno next to the Virginia Street Bridge.
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE Brüka Theatre celebrates its 32nd season of live theatre in downtown Reno – Transcendence is the theme for the 2024/2025 season. As an artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists and an acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a non-equity, small, not-for-profit member theater company and is a constituent of the national TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced hundreds of live shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at http://www.bruka.org.

UNR Symphony Spring Concert
2025-04-29 00:00 - 23:59 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
This will be the last concert of the UNR Symphony Season. The program includes a collaboration with piano soloist, James Winn.
Parking is free for arts events after 7 p.m. in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex located north of Church Fine Arts and south of the 15th Street campus entrance.https://www.unr.edu/music/about/venues

Friends & Family-Sneak Peak
2025-04-28 19:30 - 20:00 | Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4895 S. McCarran Blvd, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
High Desert Harmony will be hosting a free Friends & Family Preview. It is a short and sweet performance which gives us an opportunity
to sing through our 2-song set twice and for our competing quartet to sing through their set once.

Spring Dance Concert 2025
2025-04-19 19:30 | Redfield Proscenium Theatre, Church Fine Arts, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Spring Dance Concert showcases new choreography by faculty and guest artists with a performance by University of Nevada, Reno students.
