Reno Arts News

My Story: A photographic exhibition featuring the art of Jesse Hon
2025-01-21 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Arbors Memory Care Community, 2121 East Prater Way, Sparks, NV, 89431, United States
Looking beyond the many faces of dementia, Arbors Memory Care Community will host “My Story” – a photographic exhibition of Residents’ portraits by local photographer Jesse Hon. “Providing person-centered care – that is, tailoring a person’s care to their interests, abilities, history and personality – is fundamental to our mission at Arbors,” says Executive Director Amanda Jenkins. “This exhibit furthers our mission, as it focuses on the people behind the photographs and their unique life stories,” she adds.
Notable Arts and media humanitarian specialist Joseph Galata will be the featured speaker.
The event – for which there is no cost – runs from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 21st, and is supported by Compassion Care Hospice. Hot hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and dessert will be served.

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Comes Back to Brüka Theatre in 2025
2025-01-31 00:00 - 2025-02-07 23:59 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
Comes Back to Brüka Theatre in 2025
All The Amazing Things The Universe Has To Offer
Written by Duncan Macmillan With Jonny Donahoe
Directed By Holly Natwora Featuring Mary Bennett
January 31 February 1, 5(A), 6, 7 2025 @ 7:30 PM SUN Matinees: February 2* @ 2 PM
Only 6 Performances!
Please Note: This play deals with suicide and its effects on those left behind, it also deals with joy and all the brilliant things we do to raise ourselves up.
TICKETS: Senior/Student/Military $26 General Tickets $30 All Tickets $35 at the Door
A = Artist Night $17 All Tickets
EVERY BRILLIANT THING ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice
Reno, NV. The new year brings EVERY BRILLIANT THING written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe opening January 31st in sub-Brüka for six more performances. Holly Natwora directed Mary Bennett in this interactive performance about getting to the other side of grief with a list that takes on a life of its own. A beautiful and revelatory play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love while surviving the shadow of suicide. “[A] heart-wrenching, hilarious play…One of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression—and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see, full stop…There is something tough being confronted here—the guilt of not being able to make those we love happy—and it is explored with unflinching honesty.” —The Guardian (UK)
ADVISORY: Every Brilliant Thing is suitable for ages 16 and up. Mature Themes. This play deals with suicide and its effects on those left behind.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING runs approximately 70 minutes. Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm. The Sunday matinee begins at 2:00 pm. The matinee on February 2 is followed by a talkback with the company and audience. The doors open a half an hour before curtain time.
SHOW TIMES: 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.
PRICES: General admission: $30. Admission for Students/Seniors/Military: $26. All tickets are $35 at the door. Additional Ticket fees will be incurred on all online and phone ticket transactions. All sales are final. Ticket exchanges incur a $3.66 per ticket fee, space permitting.
RESERVATIONS: In person or by phone through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221. Online at http://www.bruka.org or at the Melting Pot World Emporium @ their location: 1049 S. Virginia Street, Reno. Our box office is open Thursdays through Saturdays. From 3-6 PM and Wednesdays by appointment.
PARKING: Court Street parking lot across from The Pioneer Theater. FREE after 5:00 PM weekdays and NO CHARGE on weekends. We validate 5 hour parking at the Parking Gallery on First and Sierra Street. Fee is $1 for the first 5 hours and $3 for every additional hour.
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE: 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.
MARY BENNETT – ACTOR Mary’s training and performances include American Conservatory Theater (San Francisco), Bay Area TheaterSports, Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Dell’Arte International Theatre Company, New York Stage & Film, B Street Theater, Reno Philharmonic, Reno Jazz Orchestra, Sierra Nevada Ballet, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, and Kennedy Center training as a teaching artist, Arts Integration Specialist and mentor. Currently, Producing Artistic Director of Brüka Theatre & Theater Artist-in-Residence with Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation. Her Dorothy Parker…Shivering and Sighing won Best of The San Francisco Fringe Festival, and was performed in NYC, June, 2017. Named “Best Actor” in Reno News & Review ten times. Mary runs The Carson City Ghost Walk and has appeared on screen in Nowhere Nevada and Dear George, and been commissioned for solo shows with NAMI and The Nevada Museum Of Art. Mary is currently the drama instructor at Doral Academy.
HOLLY NATWORA – DIRECTOR – Holly received her MFA from Columbia University in NYC and has acted in over 75 plays including two summers at Joseph Papp’s New York Shakespeare Festival, touring The Caucasian Chalk Circle in Berlin, Germany and performing as Lady Macbeth in the first ever New York Fringe. Holly has also appeared in television and film, most notably in Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Since moving to Reno in 2005, she has performed or directed at the Brüka Theatre, Reno Little Theatre, Good Luck Macbeth, and TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada. Holly currently teaches Theatre at Truckee Meadows Community College, Sierra School of Performing Arts and Shakespeare for Social Justice at High Desert State Prison.

SMOKUS POCUS: A 420 Magic Show
2025-01-31 20:00 | The Theatre, 505 Keystone Ave, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Smokus Pocus is the World’s Dopest Magic show, direct from Las Vegas. Elevate your weekend plans with a night of magic that hits different. Innovative feats of trickery are infused with the world of weed as jars of bud appear, lighters come to life, and bongs bend reality in a show designed to enthrall both the stoned and sober.
“Guaranteed to blow your mind!” -Las Vegas Magazine
“Experience a higher kind of magic.” -Time Out New York
“Rapid-fire wit injects life and laughs into the show.” -Las Vegas Weekly

Love Notes Short Romance Film Competition
2025-02-08 14:00 | Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
Get ready to fall in love with filmmaking! The Love Notes Short Romance Film Competition invites filmmakers to create a 5-to-9-minute romance film in just two weeks. Whether it’s a sweet love story, a quirky rom-com, a tale of passion and heartbreak, or even a bad romance we welcome creators of all levels to participate and share their unique vision of love.
Registration opens on Wednesday, December 18th, and the competition officially kicks off on Wednesday, January 15th. At the start of the competition, filmmakers will receive 3 prompts: a prop, a line of dialogue, and a sound effect—all three prompts must be incorporated into your film. Filmmakers will then have two weeks to complete their films, which will be showcased in a romantic screening at the Brewery Arts Center on Saturday, February 8th.
This is your chance to showcase your storytelling skills, connect with fellow filmmakers, and celebrate the power of love through the art of film. Grab your camera, pen your love story, and get ready to make this competition a true celebration of romance!

The Darkness Outside Us
2025-02-08 18:00 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Junior violin recital.
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

Humanities at Play: Playful Learning and Constructing LEGO® Models with John Balash
2025-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Twitch at Humanities at Play
Join Nevada Humanities on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm PT as we construct some new mental models around playful learning with John Balash from Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for Transformational Play and Entertainment Technology Center. During the first half of our program, we will collaboratively build a custom LEGO® model designed specifically for Nevada Humanities. In the second half, tune in for a conversation about playful learning, LEGO® therapy, Project Baseplate, the work and research of the Center for Transformational Play, and more. You can build along with us using the official LEGO® digital building software: Studio!
Audience participation is welcome and encouraged. While no account is needed to tune in, we encourage you to create a free Twitch account so you can participate in the chat with us.

“Nevada, P.S. I Love You Postcard Project: Love Notes from Across the Silver State" from the Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series
2025-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Metro Gallery at City Hall
The Metro Gallery at Reno City Hall is hosting “Nevada, P.S. I Love You Postcard Project: Love Notes from Across the Silver State” from the Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series. The show runs from January 12 – March 7, 2025, showcasing an array of postcards made by people of all ages from across the state sharing their art and what they love about Nevada. Nevada, P.S. I Love You Postcard Project is an ongoing program of Nevada Humanities.
The artist reception will take place on Tuesday, February 11, from 5 – 7 p.m.
The Metro Gallery at Reno City Hall 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. 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
For information about Nevada Humanities contact:
Bobbie Ann Howell, bahowell@nevadahumanities.org or 702.800.4670 | nevadahumanities.org
Metro Gallery
City of Reno City Hall
1 E. First Street, 1st Floor, Reno, Nevada 89501
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free of charge to the public
For more information, please contact City of Reno Arts & Culture at 775.689.8459

“Collaborating Dragons” Students of Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
2025-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Doral Academy presents “Collaborating Dragons” All of the works are made by classes or whole grade levels collaborating together. After our show these works are hung at Doral Academy annual gala for auction to help fundraise for our school.
The artwork from elementary age students is colorful and bold, made in multiple mediums, and are both two and three dimensional. From batik prints and papier-mâché sculptures, to watercolor and pastel paintings, most of the work references Nevada through its nature, landscapes, and activities, while some delves into the fantasy and imagination of childhood.
“Doral Academy of Northern Nevada is dedicated to creating an enhanced and engaging educational experience. Doral Academy provides an academically challenging learning environment with a strong emphasis on arts integration teaching strategies, which increase literacy, as well as cognitive, social, and emotional development.”
To learn more please visit: https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture/city-art-galleries
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada (doralnorthernnevada.org)

“Monumental Masks” Students of O’Brien Middle School
2025-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Monumental Masks is an exhibition where students have been presented with the opportunity to allow their imagination to run wild. Each student was allowed to choose whatever materials they needed to create masks that either encapsulate their identity or tell a story. What they created were unique, eye-catching pieces of art that showcase the imagination and intricacies of the mind of a child.
Each mask evokes a diversity of human emotions and experiences. A total of 15 students came together to capture their individual essence through renditions of personal expression and self-discovery. There were no guidelines placed upon the creation of these masks, which allowed there to be a true representation of authenticity in how students wanted to present themselves through their art.
Our curated logo is meant to represent Peavine Mountain which is the most prominent mountain in our surrounding area here in Reno. On it, you will see a variety of masks that are meant to represent the impact each person can have on their hometown with the ability to create with no limitations. The hope is to have this exhibition be a steppingstone for these young artists to become empowered and leave a permanent, monumental impact on the world around them.
To learn more please visit: https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture/city-art-galleries

Nevada, P.S. I Love You Postcard Project, Exhibition Reception and Hands-On Activity
2025-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Metro Gallery at City Hall
Nevada Humanities and the Reno City Hall’s Metro Gallery present Nevada, P.S. I Love You Postcard Project: Love Notes from Across the Silver State. The exhibition is on display at the Reno City Hall’s Metro Gallery. View an array of postcards made by people of all ages from across the state sharing their art and what they love about Nevada. Please visit Reno City Hall’s Metro Gallery website for directions and additional information.
Join us on February 11, for an exhibition reception and hands-on postcard activity. This event is free and open to the public.
Nevada P.S. I Love You Postcard Project is an ongoing program of Nevada Humanities created to connect Nevadans, in urban and rural communities across the state, sharing the things that postcard creators love about Nevada.

The Power of Stories: Remembering Japanese American Incarceration
2025-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
In recognition of the 83rd anniversary of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, join Nevada Humanities and the Japanese American Citizens League for an evening of conversation about remembrance and the power of stories in the Japanese American community.
The evening begins with a presentation of audio excerpts from “The Magpie of Heart Mountain” — a 2021 episode from the podcast This Is Love featuring the story of Shigeru Yabu. Yabu was nine when he was incarcerated at Heart Mountain, where he befriended a wild baby magpie whom he named Maggie. The program concludes with a discussion with members of the Japanese American Citizens League moderated by Meredith Oda, associate professor of history at University of Nevada, Reno.

Performing Arts Series Presents: Tres Souls
2025-02-13 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The beloved Los Angeles trio, Tres Souls, perform the vintage sounds and songs of the 1940s-1960s Bolero style that was popularized during the “Golden Era of Mexican Cinema.” Rocio Mendoza, Roberto Carlos, and Jesus Martinez have serenaded audiences all over, with their own interpretations of a genre called “Bolero.”
In 2011, Rocio, Roberto, and Jesus came together to form Tres Souls, driven by their passion to both revive bolero music in Los Angeles and preserve its rich heritage. Each member of the trio brings a deep-rooted knowledge of traditional music, inherited from their families and passed down through generations. Rocio Mendoza, a dedicated performer, expresses her love for art and serves as a bridge to cultural experiences of a Mexican immigrant. Raised working in agriculture with her family, Mendoza followed in her parents’ footsteps as musician, learning Mexican folk melodies from them. Roberto Carlos grew up surrounded by music, heavily influenced by his family. He has been immersed in bolero music since he was 10, thanks to his father’s influence. Jesus Martinez, a music producer, engineer, and requintista (tenor guitar player), has been playing Latin folk music from a young age and further hones his skills by graduating from Berklee College of Music. Together, Tres Souls is known for its authentic sound, rooted in classical styles and inspired by the trio romántico tradition, while each song carries their unique approach.
Tres Souls will be hosting an outreach event at North Valley’s Library on Wednesday, February 12, at 3:30 p.m. This free event offers a special chance to explore their expertise in performances that connect diverse cultural experiences. Join us to engage with the artists, gain insights into their creative process, and experience their exceptional fusion of classical styles and trio romántico tradition.
Follow Tres Souls on Facebook.
Parking is free on arts-events evenings (after 6:30 p.m.) in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex top floor (level 5), which is north of the Church Fine Arts Building and south of Lawlor Events Center.https://www.unr.edu/pas/venue-parking-accessibility

FLAWED & FABULOUS
2025-02-13 19:30 | The Theatre, 505 Keystone Ave, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
“Flawed & Fabulous” is a Musical/Improv live original stage production that explores female friendships. As an audience member, you’ll be able to cast your vote during intermission and influence Act 2! Come hear these 13 Frien(emies?) sing about their biggest personality faults and see how that impacts their relationships. Tours 6 different theaters across Reno and Sparks
Feb 13th The Theater @7:30 pm
Feb 14th Brüka Theatre @7:30 pm
Feb 15th Good Luck Macbeth @ 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Feb 16th Brüka Theatre @ 2:00 pm
Feb 28th Reno Improv 7:30 pm
March 7th Reno Improv 7:30 pm
March 8th Restless Artist Theatre 7:30 pm
March 9th Reno Little Theater 7:30 pm

UNR Symphony Annual Honors Concert
2025-02-18 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
This is the Annual Honors Concert that will feature student soloists who will perform in front of the UNR Symphony.
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

Third Coast Dance Film Festival
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
The Third Coast Dance Film Festival celebrates the intersection of contemporary dance and the moving image with a screening series of short dance films. Now in its fifteenth year, the Third Coast Dance Film Festival 2025 lineup will include domestic and international films. Join festival founder Rosie Trump for an evening celebrating dance and the moving image.

Wild Western Wordsmiths
2025-02-23 12:00 - 16:00 | The Holland Project, 140 Vesta Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Calling all emerging writers ages 18–26! Join us for a free creative writing workshop and write-in for aspiring writers on February 23, 2025 with Griffin Peralta, Reena Spansail, and Jesse James Ziegler at The Holland Project. Get to know Reno’s literary community members and build new connections with fellow writers and poets. We will spend time learning about common roadblocks new writers face, getting to know each other, and, of course, writing! Your work will be published in a digital zine and a special Double Down blog post after the event so you can share your hard work with your friends and family!
A write-in is a dedicated hour or two in which writers come together and simply write. We will have an hour of dedicated writing time during this event, along with workshops and games.
Lunch will be provided. This is a free event. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

Anne Hoff: Desert Whispers Artist’s Reception
2025-02-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Bristlecone Gallery, 2201 W College Parkway, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
Capital City Arts Initiative is delighted to present work by Anne Hoff in the Desert Whispers exhibition. She captures a sense of surface and line from the landscape into her images.
CCAI’s exhibit will be in Western Nevada College’s Bristlecone Gallery, 2201 W College Parkway, Carson City from December 18, 2024 — April 9, 2025. The gallery is open to the public, Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm. The artist’s reception will take place on Tuesday, February 25, 5pm – 6:30pm, with the artist introduction at 5:30 PM
Within the past several decades spent in Nevada and Arizona, Hoff has been inspired by the vast spaces of the West. Stunning vistas and isolated landscapes have dominated the visual language in her work. She uses the desert flora to accentuate the solitude.

Yu Tamaki: Masterclass with an International Trombone Virtuoso
2025-02-27 17:00 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Yu Tamaki Trombone Masterclass: Insights from an International Soloist
Join us for an exclusive masterclass with Yu Tamaki, internationally renowned trombone soloist and educator. With a distinguished career spanning solo, orchestral, and chamber music performances across the globe, Tamaki brings a wealth of experience and artistry to this interactive session.
This masterclass is a unique opportunity for trombonists of all levels to gain expert insights on technique, musical interpretation, and performance excellence. Whether you’re performing or observing, you’ll benefit from Tamaki’s masterful approach to sound, phrasing, and musicianship.
Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the world’s leading trombone soloists!
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

Scott Pingel Masterclass
2025-03-03 19:00 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
String Bass Masterclass for all string players.
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

BRÜKA THEATRE 32nd ANNIVERSARY SEASON TRANSCENDENCE A PERFECT GANESH
2025-03-07 00:00 - 2025-03-22 23:59 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
BRÜKA THEATRE 32nd ANNIVERSARY SEASON
TRANSCENDENCE
A PERFECT GANESH
A Spiritual Journey Of Friendship, Healing & Discovery
Written By Terrance McNally Directed by Rodney Hurst
March 7, 8, 12(A),13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 @ 7:30 PM SUN Matinees: March 9, 16* @ 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
A PERFECT GANESH ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Reno, NV: Bruka Theatre has replaced its previously announced “Miss Witherspoon” with Terrance McNally’s – A Perfect Ganesh. In this enlightening piece of theatre, through humor, candor and healing, the audience is taken on the journey of a lifetime that strengthens the bonds of friendship and the human connection to the world.
THE STORY: A Perfect Ganesh by Terrence McNally follows two American women, Margaret and Katharine, on a transformative journey to India. The play explores themes of grief, healing, and self-discovery as the women confront their personal tragedies and seek spiritual solace in the vibrant culture of India. The play’s narrative, guided by Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom and remover of obstacles, appears to the two women in various forms throughout their journey, offering guidance and support. “…clearly McNally’s most important work to date. It is absorbing, moving, funny and, most of all, life-assertive, a play that defines its times while addressing its concerns.” —New York Post. Recommended: 12 years and up. Get your tickets early!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Terrence McNally was an American playwright, librettist, and screenwriter. Described as “the bard of American theater” and “one of the greatest contemporary playwrights the theater world has yet produced,” McNally was the recipient of five Tony Awards. He won the Tony Award for Best Play for Love! Valour!
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
OPPORTUNITIES Brüka is also looking for actors, crew, production associates, artists and volunteers for Bruka. Stay apprised of our announcements, classes, shows and auditions on our facebook page, or sign up for our online newsletter at: http://www.bruka.org. If you are interested in a show or season sponsorship contact: marybruka@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.

Guys and Dolls
2025-03-07 19:30, 2025-03-08 19:30, 2025-03-09 13:30, 2025-03-14 19:30 | Redfield Proscenium Theatre, Church Fine Arts, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.
Guys and Dolls Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Youth Art Month Festival
2025-03-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Mansion Arts and Cultural Center, 250 Court St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Save the Date! Come to the Lake Mansion on March 8, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the Youth Art Month Festival! Bring the kids and have a lot of free art fun with your entire family!
Here’s what you can do:
– Get artsy! There will be art stations around the Lake Mansion for you to make free art (that you can take home!)
– Get a free book for every child, courtesy of Spread the Word Nevada!
– Explore the Lake Mansion and meet local historian and Lake Mansion expert – Patty Cafferata
– Sing along with Music Together: Biggest Little City
– Grab a bite from Zucker Donuts Food Truck
– Paint a rock to leave in our community rock garden for Youth Art Month
This is a free event, no registration needed so spread the word! See you at the Festival!
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The Youth Art Month Festival is generously sponsored by E.L. Cord Foundation, Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, Marshall R. Matley Foundation, The Nell J. Redfield Foundation, Spread the Word Nevada – Northern, Nevada Arts Council, and the City of Reno Government.

Humanities at Play: Scientific Controversies and Board Games with Emma Frances Bloomfield
2025-03-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Twitch at Humanities at Play
Why do controversial narratives stick, and how can we effectively counter them through storytelling? How do we strengthen science communication and make stories more inclusive and engaging? These are just some of the questions we’ll explore with Emma Frances Bloomfield, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, at Meepleville Board Game Cafe on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 1 pm.
At this Humanities at Play in-person event, Bloomfield will first discuss her research and work on scientific controversies and board games as interventional, educational spaces, and then audience members will be able to play through related games such as Daybreak, Darwin’s Journey, and Catan: New Energies.
This is a free event. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. This event is intended for participants 16 and older.

Humanities at Play: Votes for Women with Sarah Keyes
2025-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Twitch at Humanities at Play
Passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment legally granted women the right to vote in the United States. But achieving this milestone took more than seven decades of progress and protest; the American West in particular was crucial to organizers in the women’s suffrage movement. As part of our celebration of Women’s History Month in March, learn more about women’s suffrage and this period in American history from historian Sarah Keyes (University of Nevada, Reno) at The Glass Die on Wednesday, March 12 from 6 to 8 pm. At this Humanities at Play in-person event, Keyes will first share her work and research on the study of suffrage in the U.S. West before audience members play the board game Votes for Women (Fort Circle Games, 2022)
Votes for Women invites its players to join the suffrage movement, organize support, and campaign for victory across the 48 states that were called to ratify the 19th Amendment in 1919-1920. The game’s artwork is inspired by the classic designs used by suffragists themselves, and features period art, portraiture, and historic documents. Campaigners move across the map to distribute political capital with a roll of the dice that will determine whether each state votes to ratify the amendment or opposes the Vote after three eras of play. Dig deeper into the history and maneuver through the critical choices that suffragists faced for a chance to guarantee equal franchise for all and win!

Flute Master Class with Johanna Borenstein
2025-03-13 12:00 | University Arts Building, Room 143
Johanna Borenstein will be giving a free Flute Master Class.
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

Performing Arts Series Presents: House of Waters
2025-03-13 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Nominated for the Best Contemporary Instrumental album at the 2024 GRAMMY awards, House of Waters is at the forefront of jazz innovation. House of Waters, incorporates elements of West-African, jazz, psychedelic, indie rock, classical and world music into their astonishingly unique sound. For sixteen years, Max ZT (hammered dulcimer) and Moto Fukushima (six-string electric bass) have carefully crafted a combined voice. Their rare instrumentation allows for the two prolific composers to create a distinct sound, and a compelling and captivating style.
Max ZT, a master of the hammered dulcimer, and Moto Fukushima, an innovative six-string bassist, have released two albums on the Grammy Award-winning group Snarky Puppy’s GroundUp label. Their first album reached #2 on the iTunes World Music chart, while the second hit #4 on the iTunes Jazz chart. Their latest project, On Becoming, features percussionist Antonio Sanchez. Max, originally from Chicago and now based in Brooklyn, began playing the dulcimer at age two and later expanded his repertoire by studying West African music in Senegal. Fukushima, born in Kobe, Japan and now based in NYC, blends his background in Japanese traditional music with jazz to create a unique style characterized by finesse and power. Together, they push the boundaries of sound and composition with creativity and curiosity.
Parking is free on arts-events evenings (after 6:30 p.m.) in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex top floor (level 5), which is north of the Church Fine Arts Building and south of Lawlor Events Center.https://www.unr.edu/pas/venue-parking-accessibility

Art Lande Trio w/ Josh Reed and Hans Halt
2025-03-14 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Solo Jazz Piano set followed by a jazz trio with members of UNR jazz faculty.
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
