Reno Arts News

Deck The Walls
2025-11-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-14 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Artists Co-op Gallery of Reno, 627 Mill St, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Deck The Walls At The Artists Co-op!
November 16-December 28,2025
There will be two receptions: November 16th and December 14th, both from 12-4pm
Discover hand-made art and gifts for the holidays at the Artists Co-op. Each year, dozens of local artists and artisans come together for this holiday celebration of art and creativity. Join us at the Artists Co-op of Reno for the receptions and meet the artists. Discover the beauty of the season.

Stravinsky: The American Dream
2025-11-16 14:00 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Join the Reno Chamber Orchestra for Stravinsky: The American Dream. Highlighting works by composers who immigrated to America

TMCC Portfolio Emphasis Showcase Austin Arazosa, Aileen Huerta, Sean McHaney
2025-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
November 17 – December 23, 2025
We invite you to explore the Truckee Meadows Community College Portfolio Emphasis Showcase. “3 Visions” features a series of figurative works created by TMCC Art 298 Portfolio Emphasis students Austin Arazosa, Aileen Huerta, and Sean McHaney. Each artist presents a unique perspective, using painting and drawing to investigate identity, perception, and the complexities of human expression. Together, their works highlight the diverse approaches and voices emerging from TMCC’s Visual Arts program, offering viewers an opportunity to experience three distinct artistic visions united by a shared focus on figurative practice.
Sean McHaney on their work: “In the series 5 and 5, I explore the fragile line between beauty and danger. My subjects are women, depicted in vulnerable poses, placed into ominous environments that turn beauty into something both admired and threatened. By repeating the same two images across five different mediums, I amplify and condemn the tension between desire and fear.”
Aileen Huerta on their work: “En Tu Ausencia” (in your absence) is a series of acrylic paintings exploring the emotional impact of growing up with an absent parent. Through the use of small abstract line work and color symbolism, I transform memories of loneliness into dream-like reflections of acceptance. This series represents my journey towards healing and finding closure in what once felt incomplete.
Together, these three artists create a multifaceted exploration of reality, emotion, and connection. The Portfolio Emphasis Showcase is a testament to their individual visions and artistic growth. We encourage you to immerse yourself in their work and experience the unique narrative each artist conveys through their creative practices.
Gallery West, located in McKinley Arts & Culture Center is one of three galleries operated by the City of Reno. To learn more please visit: https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture/city-art-galleries

Fall Dance Festival
2025-11-20 19:30 | Redfield Proscenium Theatre, Church Fine Arts, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Fall Dance Festival is an annual dance concert featuring the innovative choreography of student and alumni artists.
Reserved Seating: Adults: $25; UNR Faculty & Staff, Seniors (65+); Non-UNR Students: $20; UNR Students: $5 (Additional transaction fees may apply).
Tickets and information at unr.edu/theatre-dance

Higher Elevation Music's Camerata at St Luke's Lutheran Church, Reno
2025-11-21 19:00 | St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 3835 Lakeside Dr, Reno, NV, 89509, United States
Join Higher Elevation Music’s Camerata for the opening night of its Fall 2025 Concert Series, hosted in the warm acoustics of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Reno.
This intimate chamber performance invites audiences to experience world-class musicianship in a setting that feels both close and inspiring. The program features timeless works that highlight the spirit of collaboration and beauty at the heart of classical music.
Your ticket purchase directly supports Sierra Kids Foundation, which helps children with developmental needs, and Higher Elevation Music’s mission to make live classical performance accessible throughout the Reno–Tahoe community.
Tickets:
Patron – $80 (front seating & early access)
General Admission – $40
Explorer – $10 (for those new to classical music)
Pay What You Can – Flexible option for accessibility
When: Friday, November 21 · 7:00 PM
Where: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church · Reno, NV
Come experience the start of a musical journey that uplifts, connects, and inspires.

Fall Dance Festival 2025
2025-11-21 19:30, 2025-11-22 13:30, 2025-11-22 19:30 | Redfield Proscenium Theatre, Church Fine Arts, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States

Reno Jazz Orchestra Presents "Home for the Holidays"
2025-12-07 14:00 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Reno Jazz Orchestra (RJO) will present its Home for the Holidays concert on December 7, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the University of Nevada, Reno, Nightingale Concert Hall.
“This year’s performance will feature classic selections such as ‘Home for the Holidays’ and ‘Silent Night,’ among other rearranged favorites, all performed in a Big Band style,” said Dr. Greg Johnson, Reno Jazz Orchestra’s Music Director.
“In addition, the Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra will open the event, and three of the region’s distinguished vocalists—Whitney Myer, Kyle Rea and Cami Thompson—will perform. All combined, the Reno Jazz Orchestra promises an idyllic family outing that will leave everyone feeling merry and bright,” said Johnson.
The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra will kick off their 20th season with their annual holiday show, continuing their tradition of showcasing young talent.
Whitney Myer is a singer, songwriter, and real estate professional from Reno, known for her strong vocal abilities and engaging live performances. She has performed on national platforms such as The Voice and throughout Reno, consistently earning recognition for her musical talent and presence.
Kyle Rea is a local vocalist who seamlessly bridges classic and contemporary pieces with his exceptional talent. Whether he’s performing solo or with an orchestra, he’s a vocal powerhouse who promises a truly special evening, joining the Orchestra to add to the holiday magic.
Cami Thompson is a singer, actor, band leader, music director, arranger, songwriter and teacher who has gained a worldwide reputation for wowing audiences around the world with her 4-octave voice of great beauty, control, and passion, as well as her zany wit.
Tickets with pre-reserved seating are available for $30, $40 and $50. Student tickets are $10 with a valid ID. To purchase, visit RenoJazzOrchestra.org or call (775) 372-6160.

Artist In Action
2025-12-11 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:

Deanna M. Cordova

Thursday, December 11, 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.

Humanities at Play: Poetry Readings with Jesse James Ziegler and Elisa Garcia
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Nevada Humanities Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/humanitiesatplay)
Join Nevada Humanities in conversation with City of Reno Poet Laureate, Jesse James Ziegler, and local poet Elisa Garcia! We will spend the evening learning about Ziegler’s tenure as the City of Reno Poet Laureate, listening to some of his original poems and those of Elisa Garcia’s, and learning more about the future and community of poetry and northern Nevada. Audience participation is welcome and encouraged!
Humanities at Play explores and showcases the significance of the humanities in everyday life through games, media, and popular culture. Join us for dynamic and interactive online and in-person events designed to spark thoughtful conversation and reflection. Learn more at nevadahumanities.org/humanities-at-play.

Spirit of the Season | A Very Merry Road Trip: Holidays Across America
2025-12-12 00:00 - 2025-12-14 23:59 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Showtimes:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12: Doors 6:00 PM, Concert 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13: Two showtimes – Doors 1:00 PM, Concert 2:00 PM & Doors 6:00 PM, Concert 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14: Doors 1:00 PM, Concert 2:00 PM
Buckle up for the ultimate holiday adventure as we take you on a musical road trip across America! In this one-of-a-kind holiday spectacular, your Reno Phil Orchestra & Chorus, along with special guest performers, bring the sounds of the holidays from every corner of the United States to life. From the bright lights of New York to the sunny shores of California, our country’s unique holiday spirit is captured in a symphonic celebration that’s sure to dazzle. This family-friendly event promises something for everyone. It’s the perfect way to kick off your holiday season, start a new tradition, and create lasting memories with loved ones. Join us for an unforgettable journey across America—where the magic of the holidays and the beauty of our nation come together in perfect harmony!
TICKET INFORMATION
Classix Subscriber Pre-sale begins September 5 at 10AM. Tickets on Sale September 10 at 10AM. Please note there will be no video on demand option this year.

Sagebrush to Sandstone: Winter Haiku Workshop with John Arsenault
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
People gather in
a bare cherry grove. Healing
ceremony starts.
Join Nevada Humanities and local poet and educator John Arsenault on Saturday, December 13, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm for a Sagebrush to Sandstone workshop celebrating the art and beauty of haiku in the wintertime. This workshop will take place indoors at the Fleischmann Planetarium’s small classroom (1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89557) with a brief outdoor walk through the nearby cherry blossom garden on the UNR campus. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about a brief history of haiku and draft and practice their own haiku inspired by nature.
This workshop is open to participants of all ages and skill levels. Pencil and paper will be provided.
Space for this event is limited and registration in advance is required.
This program is supported with funding by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University.

3rd Annual "Emerging Artists" Exhibit
2026-01-04 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 Gallery of Reno for:

3rd Annual “Emerging Artists” Exhibit

January 2-31, 2026

Guest Artist: John McCarthy

Reception: Sunday, Jan 4, from 12-4pm627 Mill St., Reno, NV 89502

This Year’s Artists:Kaylee Smith, Tanja Hester, Camille Stegman, Audrey George, and Shelby Rodriguez.
For the third year, we at the Artists Co-op Gallery of Reno are introducing five new, emerging artists to the Reno Community!This is an opportunity to be among the first to experience for yourself the extraordinary work of these gifted artists.

We are open 7 days a week from 11am-4pm

Artist In Action
2026-01-15 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:
Michaele Tristram
Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 9 am-12 pm
Located at:
Darkshot Coffee
In the lobby, 300 E. 2nd St., #101
Reno, NV 89501

About The Artist:
I started my artistic career in 1962. I went to work for the Riverside Press – Enterprise in Riverside, California as a staff artist. I worked for newspapers and advertising agencies until I moved to Nevada in 1974.
My passion has always been the West, especially horses. I have traveled all over the West, mostly on horseback. I work from my own reference material, my own photos or personal experience. I draw with graphite, ink, and colored pencil. I paint with acrylic, oil, and watercolor. I recently built a 700-square-foot studio and gallery on my house in Washoe Valley.
I can be reached there at 775 443 8558. I also have a retail gallery at the Nevada Marketplace in the Reno Town Mall. 4001 S. Virginia St. Or at the Artist’s Co-Op at Wells and Mill St. Reno, Nevada.

LONELY PLANET
2026-01-16 00:00 - 2026-01-31 23:59 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
BRÜKA THEATRE 33rd ANNIVERSARY SEASON WILD CARD
LONELY PLANET
A HEARTWARMING STORY OF FRIENDSHIP, LOVE & SURVIVAL
Written by Steven Dietz
Directed by Stacey Spain
January 16, 17, 21(A), 22, 23, 24, 28(OC)*, 29, 30, 31 @ 7:30 PM
SUN Matinees: January 18**, 25*** @ 2 PM
*Our Center Night – Preshow “Living Memory: An Intergenerational Conversation” A sixty Minute Conversation with hosted appetizers and drinks. Held at Bruka Studio 44.
** Post Show First Sunday Matinee – “Echoes of the Epidemic: Remembering and Reconnecting” Talk Back Panel Moderated by Dramaturg Dr. Allen Ratliff and Director Stacey Spain
*** Post Show Second Sunday Matinee – Production Elements Talkback with Cast/Crew/Company
TICKET PRICES
Senior/Student/Military $26 General Tickets $30
All Tickets $35 at the Door
A = Artist Night $17 All Tickets
OC = Our Center Night $22 All Tickets ($5 to Our Center)
*Followed by a talk-back with the company
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON SALE ON: DECEMBER 8, 2025
LONELY PLANET ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://brukatheatre.simpletix.com/
Reno, NV – January, 2026 The new year brings LONELY PLANET a play by Steven Dietz set in 1988 during the AIDS epidemic. The play explores themes of friendship, fear, mortality, and responsibility through their interactions, using maps as a metaphor for finding one’s way. Directed by Stacey Spain, whose past credits include them as our Playwright in residence with The Kincaids, directing The Book Of Will and acting in The Beauty Queen of Lennane and Night Mother. Featuring the impeccable acting of Rod Hearn and Bradford Kai’ai’ai in this two-person show. Running January 16 – January 31, 2026 in The Sub-Bruka Theatre at Bruka Theatre in downtown Reno.
LONELY PLANET is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection.
THE STORY: The plot revolves around Jody, a reserved map store owner who rarely leaves his shop, and his energetic friend Carl, who brings chairs into the store to symbolize friends lost to AIDS. The play explores themes of memory, truth, and friendship as the two men navigate their fears and the changing world. Lonely Planet premiered in 1993 at the height of the AIDS Epidemic.
OUTREACH INFORMATION: There will be a Pre Show Event at Our Center in Mid-Town: A Historical Context and Storytelling Workshop for LGBTQ+ elders, young queer adults (ages 16–25). This storytelling circle opens the sharing of firsthand experiences of the AIDS era, activism, and community loss and resilience. This will be a guided dialogue facilitated by Dr. Allen Ratliff. January 8th 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 1745 South Wells Avenue.
Our Center Out and About Performance will have a PRESHOW RECEPTION in Studio 44 at Bruka on Wednesday, January 28th at 6:00 pm. “Living Memory: An Intergenerational Conversation” A sixty Minute Conversation with hosted appetizers and drinks.
All Sunday matinees will feature post show talks. On the first Sunday matinee on January 18, Our Center will host a POSTSHOW AUDIENCE TALKBACK PANEL onstage at Bruka: “Echoes of the Epidemic: Remembering and Reconnecting” Immediately following select performance – Sunday, January 25 th moderating the panel are Director Stacey Spain and Dramaturg Dr. Allen Ratliff.
TICKET INFORMATION
Artist Night Tickets must be purchased in advance to receive a discount on our regularly priced tickets. Opening Night ticket holders are invited to a post-show reception and an opportunity to meet the artists. Our Center Night tickets include a $5 donation to Our Center. Ticket prices reflect some of the additional costs. Season Tickets are available online @ https://brukatheatre.simpletix.com/ (Under – Memberships) or call the box office at 775-323-3221 or email: boxofficebruka@gmail.com
ACCOMODATIONS: Brüka As the performances take place in our Sub-Bruka Space, please contact us in advance so we can accommodate your needs. We have special elevator access available as well as other provisions to make your visit comfortable. Contact the box office at 775-323-3221 or email: boxofficebruka@gmail.com
RESERVATIONS are available in person through the Brüka Box Office phone number (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. 1st St. Our in-person box office hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 5 – 7 PM. We are closed on most holidays. Our 2025/2026 Season Tickets are on sale beginning September 1, 2025. 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 1st 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 1st and Virginia Streets in downtown Reno, next to the Virginia Street Bridge. Please let us know if you require ADA accommodations by calling us at (775)-323-3221 or emailing us at boxofficebruka@gmail.com
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE Brüka Theatre celebrates its 33rd season of live theatre in downtown Reno – Wild Card is the theme for the 2025/2026 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 now TEN 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.
ABOUT OUR CENTER:
The Our Center mission is to maintain a safe, empowering, and supportive center for the LGBTQ+ community and allies that addresses advocacy, education, and services. We seek to build, connect, and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community through community building, arts and culture programming, and inclusive activities.

Humanities at Play: Gamifying Learning and Educational Tabletop Games with Ashley Warren
2026-01-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Nevada Humanities Program Manager Kathleen Kuo in conversation with writer and narrative game designer Ashley Warren on Friday, January 23, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm for a livestreamed Humanities at Play program. Using real life examples from NASA and other sources with education as their focus, we will discuss how tabletop role-playing games have been used to teach history, science, and other critical skills in the classroom and beyond.
Humanities at Play explores and showcases the significance of the humanities in everyday life through games, media, and popular culture. Join us for dynamic and interactive online and in-person events designed to spark thoughtful conversation and reflection. Learn more at nevadahumanities.org/humanities-at-play.
Ashley Warren is an award-winning writer and narrative designer who has developed, produced, and co-authored numerous bestselling titles for Dungeons & Dragons including the Uncaged Anthology series, Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden, Heckna!, and Legendlore. She serves as the director of the Storytelling Collective, a global online writing program for independent creative storytellers. Ashley is best known for her immersive, atmospheric storytelling that she lends to both games and fiction, and she is passionate about exploring themes of culture, identity, and folklore in her work. She holds a Masters in Literacy Studies from the University of Nevada-Reno.

Classix Series | Elgar Cello Concerto
2026-01-25 18:00 | 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.

Year of the Horse Art Reception
2026-01-29 17:00 - 19:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
McKinley Arts & Culture Center
Gallery West
January 5th- February 12th, 2026
Reception: Thursday, January 29th, 2026
5pm-7pm
Lasting Dose Tattoo has been hosting a “Year of the …” show since 2016 in their gallery at 888 S. Virginia St, Midtown. Celebrating the beauty and diversity of the Chinese Zodiac, this theme allows artists to interpret the influence which that animal, and its reputed attributes, have on one’s personality born within a particular year in the Chinese Zodiacs 12 year cycle.
Over the years, Lasting Dose has had artists from a variety of stylistic backgrounds contribute their works in their gallery. Tattooers, fine artists, graffiti artists, sculptors, wood workers, illustrators, and many more.
Lasting Dose Tattoo originally opened in 2006 under the name, “Nightmare Studios Tattoo.” In 2015, they decided to rebrand and expand into what is now Lasting Dose Tattoo & Art Collective. The new space is equipped with a larger front lobby, a larger tattoo artist staff, and an attached art gallery.
To find out more about Lasting Dose Tattoo visit http://www.lastingdosetattoo.com or follow them on Instagram @lastingdosetattoo
The McKinley Gallery is one of three galleries operated by the City of Reno and open to the public, free of charge, Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To learn more, please visit: McKinley Gallery East and West | City of Reno

Old Stories Made New
2026-01-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Savage Mystic Gallery, 836 E Second Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Lee Lanier Solo Exhibition Opens at Savage Mystic Gallery
Reno, NV — Savage Mystic Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new work by fine art painter Lee Lanier, on view January 8 through January 30 at the gallery’s Reno location. The exhibition features nine large-scale narrative paintings, each offering a contemporary reimagining of enduring stories drawn from mythology and history.
The exhibition culminates in a public reception on January 30 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, with Lee Lanier in attendance. The reception is free and open to the public.
The works in the show are acrylic on canvas, with individual paintings reaching monumental dimensions of up to 12 x 6 feet. Known for his cinematic compositions and layered storytelling, Lanier blends classical narrative structures with modern visual language. Each painting is further enhanced by an interactive Augmented Reality (AR) layer, accessible at no cost via smartphone, allowing viewers to engage with the work beyond the physical canvas.
Based in Boulder City, Nevada, Lee Lanier’s practice bridges traditional painting with emerging technology, inviting audiences to reconsider familiar myths and historical narratives through a contemporary lens.
Exhibition Details
Dates: January 8–30
Reception: January 30, 6:00–9:00 pm
Location: Savage Mystic Gallery
836 E 2nd St
Reno, NV 89502
For more information, visit savagemysticart.com or lee-lanier-paints.com.

Robert Caples in Nevada
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:30 | John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
This event is co-sponsored by Nevada Humanities and the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art.
In 1964, artist Robert Caples said, “What mattered most at all times everywhere? The desert. Pyramid Lake country and the hills around Reno.” Join the Lilley Museum of Art and Nevada Humanities as we share stories about Robert Caples and the impact he had on the arts community in Nevada.
Featured contributors include Anthony Shafton, author of The Nevada They Knew: Robert Caples and Walter Van Tilburg Clark, Dr. Debra Harry, associate professor of gender, race, and identity at the University of Nevada, Reno, and Dr. Joshua Bonde, director, Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum. The conversation will be moderated by Lilley Museum Director and Chief Curator Stephanie Gibson.
Refreshments will be served. Free parking available at Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex.

Heritage Art Show & Sale
2026-02-08 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:
“Heritage Art Show & Sale”
February 1-28, 2026
Guest Artist: Gary Sanchez
Reception: February 8, from 12-4pm
“Heritage Art” & donations for the Bennett Art Center!
Rare Finds of art with a Nevada Pedigree will be for sale, with proceeds to our non-profit partner towards the future building (to be built behind our historic one). Many local artists will be contributing their pieces to help make our future classroom/ storage/ expansion a reality.

BRÜKA THEATRE PRESENTS - THE BIGGEST little THEATRE FESTIVAL 2026
2026-02-12 00:00 - 2026-02-15 23:59 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
BRÜKA THEATRE PRESENTS – THE BIGGEST little THEATRE FESTIVAL 2026
THE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY – 1/12/26 – CLOWN WORKSHOP & NEW ONE ACT PLAY
6:00 – 7:15 Tozy Clown Workshop – Brüka Studio 44
7:30 – 9:00 It’s A Ruff Life* By Stephanie Gittleman – Brüka Mainstage
FRIDAY – 1/13/26 – THE BIG SCHMOOZE & BOHEMIA
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM FESTIVAL COCKTAILS & SCHMOOZE TIME – Brüka Studio 44
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM BOHEMIA – WILD CARD
OPEN MIC – Sign Up With Your New Work Online. 5 Minute Slots Available.
Sign up for open mic spots at: https://forms.gle/EAuL8PmHdL7rEwDF6
Doors open @ 7:00 PM for Bohemia. Bohemia begins at 7:30 PM.
SATURDAY – BIGGEST/little FESTIVAL DAY 1/14/26 –
A NEW WORKS VALENTINE
Doors Open @ 1:30 PM
2:00 PM Packed* By Lisa Sheretz & Directed by Jason Sarna
4:00 PM The Heat Death Of The Universe* By Michael Frazel Directed by Rosie Brownlow – Calkin
6:00 PM The Patron Saint Of Reno* By Lyndsey Langsdale
8:00 PM Mr. Ow* Written By Tozy with Director & Co-deviser: Natasha Mercado
SUNDAY FUNDAY- BIGGEST/little FESTIVAL AFTERNOON SHOWS 1/15/25
A RENO BASED DOUBLE / DOUBLE FEATURE BY Sky Tolleson
2:00 PM Private Struggles Episode One & Two
The Complex Of Lillian Leftkeeper &
Zombie Siege at Sparks Senior Memory Care
4:00 PM Son Of A Hun Pt. One & Son Of A Hun Pt. Two
* Most Shows Have A Post Show Talkback With The Audience
PRICES:
THURSDAY – Tozy’s Clown Workshop: $30 Per Person
It’s a Ruff Life – A New One Act Play $10 Advance/$12 @ The Door
FRIDAY – Reception & Bohemia: $15 Bohemia Only: $10/$12 @ The Door
SATURDAY – Each Show $10 Advance. $12 @ The Door * All day Pass – $25
SUNDAY – Each Show $10 Advance. $12 @ The Door All day Pass – $15
All ENTRY Pass – $50 (Not including Workshop)
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: http://www.bruka.org
Supported by Friends Of Brüka, The Nevada Arts Council & The NEA & The City Of Reno
RENO, NV – The Fifteenth annual BIGGEST little Theatre & New Works Festival at Brüka Theatre is a showcase for original theatre pieces featuring traditional and nontraditional performances created by local and regional performance artists. Produced to support local theatre artists, giving an accessible, affordable and supportive environment to produce and take a chance with original work while also giving audiences the experience of locally produced original work in a theatre festival style. Aligning with Brüka Theatre’s Mission: To create and share the experience of innovative theatre, this small festival features performances on Brüka’s Mainstage and community events in Bruka’s Studio 44 space. Each performance varies in length or under and most followed by a talk back. Groups receive a portion of the ticket sales.
THURSDAY – 1/16/25 – THEATRICAL WORKSHOP & A NEW ONE ACT PLAY
Doors open @ 5:45 PM
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM CLOWNING FOR PERFORMERS WITH TOZY – BRÜKA STUDIO 44
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Step out of your head and into your ridiculousness. This playful workshop led by Tozy is designed to help you connect with your inner clown through games, movement, and guided exploration. Together, we’ll create a supportive space to take bold risks, be joyfully foolish, and find freedom in failure. Clowning can be a great way for performers of all types to get out of their heads, embrace the absurd, and lean into silliness. Come ready to play, surprise yourself, and laugh a lot. Open to performers of all backgrounds and experience levels. $30 per person.
Doors Open @ 7:00 PM
7:30 PM – It’s A Ruff Life Producer/Stage Manager: Stephanie Gittleman
ABOUT THE SHOW: It’s A Ruff Life’s unscripted content will address the question–“Can a new marriage survive a 3.5 lb Shih-Tzu OR will a 3.5 lb Shih-Tzu destroy the new marriage?!” Barely surviving the Empty Nest Syndrome, an emotional wife impulsively brings home a troublesome new dog (named JuJuBee) without asking her stern husband’s permission. Chaos and tumult ripple through their relationship (and bank account!) as the dog’s aggressive behavior takes over the household. Note: A live 3.5 lb Shih-Tzu will play the role of JujuBee. Running Time: 60 -70 Minutes PLAY WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A TALK BACK WITH THE AUDIENCE & PLAYERS.
FRIDAY – 1/17/25 – THE BIG SCHMOOZE & BOHEMIA
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM FESTIVAL COCKTAILS & SCHMOOZE TIME
Appetizers provided by The Wild River Grille & Batch Cupcakery. Enjoy champagne from Brüka as we celebrate Thirty Three Years of theatrical opportunities and community connections. No host bar. $5
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM BOHEMIA – WILD CARD – Bohemia is an Open Mic with Featured Performers. Brüka Theatre has been presenting “Bohemia Nights” for close to 30 years, featuring and creating a performance platform for actors, musicians, poets, dancers and other performance based artforms to share their talent with our community. Doors open @ 7:00PM for Bohemia. The show begins at 7:30 PM. $10 per person in advance/$12 @ The Doors
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SATURDAY – BIGGEST/little FESTIVAL DAY 2/14/26 – NEW WORKS
Doors open at 1:30 PM
2:00 PM – PACKED by Lisa Sheretz
ABOUT THE SHOW: Three generations of a family grieve their loss of a woman beloved by them in her roles as daughter, wife, mother. The family negotiates what to let go of and what to keep as they prepare for a road trip, stuck in the driveway together. Playreading. Dramedy. 45 Minutes.
Doors open at 3:30 PM
4:00 PM THE HEAT DEATH OF THE UNIVERSE * By Michael Frazel Directed by Rosie Brownlow-Calkin
ABOUT THE SHOW: The Heat Death Of The Universe is a tragedy about a politician forced to confront her past, her ideals, and, also maybe the God Dionysus during a fundraiser at a vineyard. Using humor, argument, and dance, this modern adaptation of The Bacchae by Euripides probes the agonies and ecstasies of leftist politics, conspiracy theories, and rosé in a world on fire. Appropriate for teens and above. Staged Reading. 60 Minutes.
Doors open @ 5:30 PM
6:00 PM – THE “PATRON SAINT OF RENO” * By Lyndsey Langsdale
ABOUT THE SHOW: The “Patron Saint of Reno” is a one-woman show, written and performed by Lyndsey Langsdale with multimedia/audio/visual support by Mallory Kate. This show tells the story of The Patron Saint of Reno, known by most Reno locals aged 40+ as the “Primadonna Girl” or the “Showgirl Statue,” others may even know her as “The Smut Palace Queen.” Whether we remember her in her heyday perched center stage in the ornate world famous Primadonna Casino marquee or in her later years erected atop the Adult Bookstore and Arcade, she was a Reno icon. She watched over our town for 31 years, ever observant, watching our lives, keeping our secrets, seeing our City change. It is now her time to tell this story, our story, before it’s lost to history. “The Patron Saint of Reno” pulls from the depth of Reno history archives, the recesses of imagination and is informed by Langsdale’s training in clown and physical theater.
Doors open @ 7:30 PM
8:00 PM MR. OW * Written By Tozy with Director & Co-deviser: Natasha Mercado
ABOUT THE SHOW: Mr. Ow is a silly yet glamorous worm who does magic, gambles with your biggest hopes and dreams, and you’ll love it when he wins it all. From the heart of Reno’s favorite clown-magician Tozy, comes her newest show. You’ll leave delighted, deepened, and maybe even a little bit dumber. Length: 60 Minutes. Show in Development. Improvised Play & Audience Interaction.
PLAYS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A TALK BACK WITH THE AUDIENCE & PLAYERS.
SUNDAY FUNDAY February 15, 2026 – BIGGEST little FESTIVAL
A RENO DOUBLE/DOUBLE FEATURE – NEW WORKS & STAGED READINGS
Written/Directed/Produced By Sky Tolleson
Doors open at 1:30 PM
2:00 – 2:20 PRIVATE STRUGGLES – PART ONE: THE COMPLEX OF LILLIAN LEFTKEEPER & PART TWO: ZOMBIE SIEGE AT SPARKS SENIOR MEMORY CARE
ABOUT THE FIRST DOUBLE FEATURE OF PLAYS: Private Struggles is A Twilight Zone style series of one acts plays. Lillian Leftkeeper – an eccentric woman’s life is reframed by her therapist. Zombie Siege – A Cynical man’s life is changed by a zombie siege at this workplace. Length: Two Acts running 20ish minutes each. Playreading. Adult comedy.
Doors open at 3:30 PM
4:00 PM SON OF A HUN PT. ONE & SON OF A HUN PT. TWO
ABOUT THE RENO DOUBLE FEATURE OF PLAYS: A “Neurodivergent Comedy Series” also known as existential or absurd theatre. Time travelers journey through dimensions where things “bleed through” from other times and realities. 474 AD – Past Reno. Part One: “Portends” The fascinating true story of Attila, the Hun’s journey to Washoe Valley and his son, Breck’s search for truth. Part Two: “The Wrath Of Breck” – after discovering the lies of his family, Breck resets the scales of justice. Running Time: 2 Acts – 50 minutes each. Playreading. Adult comedy.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for The BIGGEST little Theatre & New Works Festival are available to our Patron Gold Season Ticket Holders as part of the season ticket package. Ticket prices reflect some of the additional costs. Season Tickets are available online @ https://brukatheatre.simpletix.com/ (Under – Memberships) or 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 Brüka 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.
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.
Bruka Theatre Festival Web Page: https://www.bruka.org/biggest-little-theatre-festival-2026
Bruka Theatre Facebook Page Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gnwi8oh6P/?mibextid=wwXIfr
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: https://brukatheatre.simpletix.com/

Artist In Action
2026-02-17 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, February 17, 2026, from 9 am-12 pm
Located at:
Darkshot Coffee
In the lobby, 300 E. 2nd St., #101
Reno, 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. If you are interested in awakening the “artist within” or in a commissioned piece, contact her at 775-233-4796 or at eileen.fuller@sbcglobal.net.

Remembering Japanese American Incarceration — Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
In recognition of the 84th anniversary of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, join Nevada Humanities and the Reno chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League for a special screening of Tadashi Nakamura’s film Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement—a documentary that chronicles the life of Los Angeles-born artist, dancer, singer, author, and activist Nobuko Miyamoto, who was sent to the Santa Anita temporary detention center when she was only two years old. Following the screening, join us for tea and conversation in the atrium.
Free admission

Classix Series | Stravinsky’s Firebird
2026-02-21 14:30, 2026-02-22 02:30 - 14:30 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Showtimes:
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21: Doors 2:30 PM, Concert 4:00 PM
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22: Doors 2:30 PM, Concert 4:00 PM
Like a spell cast in sound, the Reno Phil conjures an evening in the pursuit of magic, where music shimmers, soars, and ignites the imagination. At the heart of it all is Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, bursting into a glorious blaze of color, rhythm, and enchantment. The journey begins with Jonathan Sokol’s What Trees May Speak, a mysterious and evocative soundscape where nature whispers its hidden truths. The night comes to a triumphant close with the dazzling Joyce Yang, whose breathtaking artistry transforms Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 into a tempest of passionate thundering chords, aching lyricism, and virtuosic fire.
ON THE PROGRAM
Jonathan Sokol What Trees May Speak
Igor Stravinsky The Firebird Suite (1919)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 op. 23 in B-flat minor
TAKE NOTE: BOTH PERFORMANCES OF THIS CONCERT – SATURDAY AND SUNDAY- WILL BEGIN AT 4:00 PM
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 renophil.com/ticket-info.

“Postcards From the Edge (of Nevada)” Our Center Reno
2026-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Reno, NV- A community art gallery featuring queer artists and their words of hope.
Postcards From the Edge (of Nevada) is a community-driven exhibition that invites queer artists and allies to
reflect on place, identity, and survival at the margins. Using the humble postcard as both artwork and message,
this exhibition transforms personal expression into a shared act of connection—one that crosses distance,
isolation, and silence.
At the edge of geography, culture, and visibility, queer communities in Nevada have long cultivated resilience
through creativity, humor, tenderness, and mutual support. This exhibition honors those lived experiences by
creating space for artists of all backgrounds to speak directly to the queer community—past, present, and
future—through words and images meant to be held, sent, and remembered.
Postcards From the Edge (of Nevada) is not just a collection of artworks, but a living archive of care. Each
postcard becomes a gesture of solidarity, a reminder that even at the edge, we are not alone.
“At Our Center, we are dedicated to creating and supporting inclusive programs for the entire LGBTQ+
community. This includes offering support groups for youth and adult trans members, community groups for
seniors, and prevention-focused initiatives.”
To learn more about what Our Center offers, please visit: https://ourcenterreno.org/
Gallery West, located in McKinley Arts & Culture Center is one of three galleries operated by the City of Reno.
To learn more please visit: https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture/city-art-galleries

“Reno Mug Shots: vessels, possibly made for drinking, inspired by Reno” The Wedge Ceramic Studios
2026-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
The artists at the Wedge Ceramics Studio are thrilled to present Reno Mug Shots: vessels, possibly made for
drinking, inspired by Reno. Making mugs is something all ceramic artists take comfort, joy, and pride in, each
for their own reasons. This is not unlike living in Reno and Northern Nevada, where we delight in Reno each in
our own way, making it our own, stamping it with our signature. But our individual marks, left on mugs, left on
our town, can really only be understood when seen as a whole, as if we’re all working towards the same
unknown goal.
Our mugs represent what Reno means to us, the storied past, shared present, and an always uncertain but
collaborative and communal future. Fill your cup up with whatever you want, for what you get out of Reno is a
magnification and reflection of what you put in.
“The Wedge Ceramics Studio was started in September 2011 by Sutter and Samantha Stremmel. Moving back
to Reno after graduating from Montana State University, they bemoaned the fact there was no place to play with
clay unless you were currently institutionalized in school or classes.”
“Over a decade later, we have become an institution ourselves. We are an ever growing, always dynamic,
entropic studio in a 5000 sq. ft. industrial warehouse turned ceramics studio. Sam and Sutter now work together
to operate their respective, neighboring businesses, the Wedge and Sierra Water, an indoor plant shop next door
in the warehouse at 2055 Dickerson Rd. We are excited to be a part of Dickerson Road’s family of artists.”
To learn more about what The Wedge offers, please visit: https://www.thewedgeceramics.com/
Gallery East, located in McKinley Arts & Culture Center is one of three galleries operated by the City of Reno.
To learn more please visit: https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture/city-art-galleries
