What to do this weekend...?
Friday, Nov. 17
Robert Cray Band: The blues-rocker plays at 8 p.m. Nov. 17-18 in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget. Cost: Tickets are $49, available at the Nugget, Tickets.com outlets or (800) 648-1177. Details: 356-3300 or ww.janugget.com.
Pete Yorn: The Jersey singer-songwriter behind such songs as “Life on a Chain” and “Just Another” performs at 9 p.m. Nov. 17 at the New Oasis, 2100 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Cost: Tickets for the all-ages show are $20 in advance available at Recycled Records, Out of Bounds, Mad About Music Tahoe locations and www.ticketweb.com. Details: 826-4119.
The Buttcracker: This parody of the holiday favorite shows at 8 p.m. Nov. 17-18, 24-25, 30, Dec. 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 2 p.m. Dec. 17, 8 p.m. Dec. 21-23 at Bruka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St. Cost: $16 in advance, $20 at the door. Details: 323-3221 or www.bruka.org.
Arenacross: High performance off-road motorcycles circle the track and leap into the air during the races starting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18 and noon Nov. 19 at the Reno Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave. Cost: In advance $21 for Friday or Saturday, $8 children ages 12 and younger. On Sunday $13, $7 children. $2 more on day of event. $6 for parking per vehicle. Details: 688-5751.
Brigadoon: The Western Nevada Theatre Company present this romantic musical set in a Scottish village at 7:30 p.m. 17-18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 18-19 at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City. Cost: $18, $16 students and seniors, $14 ages 17 and younger. Details: 445-4249 or 887-2290.
A Doll’s House: Reno Little Theater presents this play of a woman’s struggle against Victorian society at 8 p.m. Nov. 17-18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Hug High School, 2880 N. Sutro St. Cost: $12, $10 senior, $8 student with ID and online $2 less per ticket at www.renolittletheater.org. Details: 329-0661.
Blood Brothers: Proscenium Players present the musical story of English twins separated at first by birth and then by class later reuniting in this play at 8 p.m. Nov. 17-18 at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Cost: $12, $10 seniors, students, PPI and BAC members. Details: 883-1976.
Real Magic: Kalin and Jinger perform illusions at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays at the Magic Underground at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Cost: Friday and Saturday $25.95, $20.95 seniors and students, $15.95 children 12 and younger. Sunday $19.95, $14.95 seniors and students, and $9.95 children. Details: 324-6007 or renomagic.com.
The Threepenny Opera: Nevada Repertory Company presents the story of Mack the Knife, Polly Peachum and a motley crew of comically corrupt characters at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18 and 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Redfield Proscenium Theatre, University of Nevada, Reno. Cost: $16-$20. Details: 784-4278.
The Good Woman of Sichuan: The Virginia City Theater Muckers perform this play at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18 at Piper’s Opera House, 12 N. B St., Virginia City. Cost: $10, students $7. Details: 847-0433.
Fall Dance Festival: The Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand performs cultural dances and chants at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Nightingale Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno. Part of the Spirit of Artown. Cost: $20, $15 students. Details: 784-4278 or www.unr.edu/arts.
Abbacadabra: The Abba tribute show is at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Cost: $25. Details: (800) 427-7247.
Fiddler on the Roof: Western Nevada Community College Fallon presents this musical about a Jewish family living in Russian society at 7 p.m. Nov. 17-18 at the Churchill County High School Theatre, 1222 S. Taylor St., Fallon. Cost: $12, $10 seniors, $8 children ages 12 and younger. Details: 423-7565.
Holiday Art Mart: VSA arts of Nevada hosts a festive art show and sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17-18 at the Lake Mansion, 250 Court St. Visitors can have a warm drink while touring the mansion decorated for the holidays and shop art gifts. Get family and pet photos with Santa on Saturday. Part of the Sprite of Artown celebration. Free. Details: 826-6100 or vsanevada.org.
Saturday, Nov. 18
Java Djembe: This troupe performs African drum music with dancers at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City. Cost: $10, $3 discount for BAC members, students and seniors. Details: 883-1976 or www.breweryarts.org.
Nevada Opera Youth Chorus: This group sings at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 for the city of Reno tree lighting ceremony at the City Plaza, North Virginia and Fourth streets. Free. Details: 786-4046.
Christmas Craft and Gift Faire: The fair features more than 70 booths of holiday items, door prizes, a large book sale, food and silent auction from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18-19 at the Dayton High School, 335 Old Dayton Valley Road, Dayton. Free. Details: Lynne at 246-3870.
Fund-raising Party and Trade Show: A wine, cheese and chocolate pairing party goes from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Baron A Ballroom at the Silver Legacy, 407 N. Virginia St. The cost is $150 per couple or $100 for a single ticket. Must purchase in advance at Bobo’s Mogul Mouse Ski & Patio, 475 E. Moana Lane Reno. Proceeds benefit the Make A Wish Foundation of Northern Nevada. The ski and snowboard trade show begins at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 followed by the movie premiere for “Off the Grid” at 8 p.m. both at the Reno Events Center, 400 N. Center St. The cost for this is $17, children ages 11 and younger are $7 per ticket. Details: 826-9096.
Baker Family Benefit: The family hosts a benefit event for Dylan C. Baker, a victim of child abuse at the hands of a babysitter, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 18 at Pure Country, 1955 Oddie Blvd in Sparks. Cost: $10 adults, $5 children. Donations can also be made at Bank of America branches. Details: 240-4024.
Craft and Bake Sale: This fund-raiser for the church takes place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 18-19 in Righini Hall at St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, Second Street and Arlington Avenue. Free. Details: Vi at 972-8081.
Sparks Heritage Museum: A special kick-off day features holiday story readings and book give-aways from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18. The museum features Christmas displays and trees, Victorian ornaments and nutcrackers. Also featuring Sparks history, a Great Basin American Indian display and local memorabilia. Located at 820 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Cost: $5, $1 children ages 12 and younger. Details: 355-1144.
Borders Book Signing: Authors J. Lee Taylor and Chris Platt sign copies of the young adult books “Cinderella and the Vampire,” “Cinderella and the Wolf” and “Moon Shadow” from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Borders Express in the Meadowood Mall, 5178 Meadowood Mall Circle. Free. Details: 826-5690.
Damonte Ranch Ride: The Procrastinating Pedalers go on a 30-mile tour on Nov. 18 through southwest Reno, Damonte Ranch and Double Diamond. Ride Starts at Roy Gomm School. Free. Details: Christine at 972-7824 or www.pedalers.org.
Sparks Ride: Bike with the Procrastinating Pedalers on a leisurely 20-25 mile ride around Sparks on Nov. 18. Meet near the A & W in the shopping center across from Reed High School on Baring Boulevard, Sparks. Suitable for strong beginners. Free. Details: Karen at 741-0890 or Gary at 741-1279 or www.pedalers.org.
Sunday, Nov. 19
MasterClassics 3: The Reno Philharmonic performs Antonio Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Cellos featuring Peter and John Lenz at 4 p.m. Nov. 19 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Cost: $24-$58. Details: 323-6393 or www.renophil.com.
Trace Adkins: The country artist performs with opening acts Billy Currington and Jason Aldean at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Reno Events Center. Cost: Tickets are $37, available at Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com and fee-free at Circus Circus, Silver Legacy and Eldorado. Details: 787-8497.
Holly’s Choice Dayhike: Hike in a scenic area located close to the Truckee Meadows with the Sierra Club on Nov. 19. Learn about flora, fauna or history of the area. Moderate 6-8 miles with a 1,000-foot elevation gain. Free. Details: Holly at 331-7488 or Cathy at 323-6316.
Robert Cray Band: The blues-rocker plays at 8 p.m. Nov. 17-18 in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget. Cost: Tickets are $49, available at the Nugget, Tickets.com outlets or (800) 648-1177. Details: 356-3300 or ww.janugget.com.
Pete Yorn: The Jersey singer-songwriter behind such songs as “Life on a Chain” and “Just Another” performs at 9 p.m. Nov. 17 at the New Oasis, 2100 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Cost: Tickets for the all-ages show are $20 in advance available at Recycled Records, Out of Bounds, Mad About Music Tahoe locations and www.ticketweb.com. Details: 826-4119.
The Buttcracker: This parody of the holiday favorite shows at 8 p.m. Nov. 17-18, 24-25, 30, Dec. 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 2 p.m. Dec. 17, 8 p.m. Dec. 21-23 at Bruka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St. Cost: $16 in advance, $20 at the door. Details: 323-3221 or www.bruka.org.
Arenacross: High performance off-road motorcycles circle the track and leap into the air during the races starting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18 and noon Nov. 19 at the Reno Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave. Cost: In advance $21 for Friday or Saturday, $8 children ages 12 and younger. On Sunday $13, $7 children. $2 more on day of event. $6 for parking per vehicle. Details: 688-5751.
Brigadoon: The Western Nevada Theatre Company present this romantic musical set in a Scottish village at 7:30 p.m. 17-18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 18-19 at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City. Cost: $18, $16 students and seniors, $14 ages 17 and younger. Details: 445-4249 or 887-2290.
A Doll’s House: Reno Little Theater presents this play of a woman’s struggle against Victorian society at 8 p.m. Nov. 17-18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Hug High School, 2880 N. Sutro St. Cost: $12, $10 senior, $8 student with ID and online $2 less per ticket at www.renolittletheater.org. Details: 329-0661.
Blood Brothers: Proscenium Players present the musical story of English twins separated at first by birth and then by class later reuniting in this play at 8 p.m. Nov. 17-18 at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Cost: $12, $10 seniors, students, PPI and BAC members. Details: 883-1976.
Real Magic: Kalin and Jinger perform illusions at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays at the Magic Underground at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Cost: Friday and Saturday $25.95, $20.95 seniors and students, $15.95 children 12 and younger. Sunday $19.95, $14.95 seniors and students, and $9.95 children. Details: 324-6007 or renomagic.com.
The Threepenny Opera: Nevada Repertory Company presents the story of Mack the Knife, Polly Peachum and a motley crew of comically corrupt characters at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18 and 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Redfield Proscenium Theatre, University of Nevada, Reno. Cost: $16-$20. Details: 784-4278.
The Good Woman of Sichuan: The Virginia City Theater Muckers perform this play at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18 at Piper’s Opera House, 12 N. B St., Virginia City. Cost: $10, students $7. Details: 847-0433.
Fall Dance Festival: The Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand performs cultural dances and chants at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Nightingale Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno. Part of the Spirit of Artown. Cost: $20, $15 students. Details: 784-4278 or www.unr.edu/arts.
Abbacadabra: The Abba tribute show is at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Cost: $25. Details: (800) 427-7247.
Fiddler on the Roof: Western Nevada Community College Fallon presents this musical about a Jewish family living in Russian society at 7 p.m. Nov. 17-18 at the Churchill County High School Theatre, 1222 S. Taylor St., Fallon. Cost: $12, $10 seniors, $8 children ages 12 and younger. Details: 423-7565.
Holiday Art Mart: VSA arts of Nevada hosts a festive art show and sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17-18 at the Lake Mansion, 250 Court St. Visitors can have a warm drink while touring the mansion decorated for the holidays and shop art gifts. Get family and pet photos with Santa on Saturday. Part of the Sprite of Artown celebration. Free. Details: 826-6100 or vsanevada.org.
Saturday, Nov. 18
Java Djembe: This troupe performs African drum music with dancers at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City. Cost: $10, $3 discount for BAC members, students and seniors. Details: 883-1976 or www.breweryarts.org.
Nevada Opera Youth Chorus: This group sings at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 for the city of Reno tree lighting ceremony at the City Plaza, North Virginia and Fourth streets. Free. Details: 786-4046.
Christmas Craft and Gift Faire: The fair features more than 70 booths of holiday items, door prizes, a large book sale, food and silent auction from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18-19 at the Dayton High School, 335 Old Dayton Valley Road, Dayton. Free. Details: Lynne at 246-3870.
Fund-raising Party and Trade Show: A wine, cheese and chocolate pairing party goes from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Baron A Ballroom at the Silver Legacy, 407 N. Virginia St. The cost is $150 per couple or $100 for a single ticket. Must purchase in advance at Bobo’s Mogul Mouse Ski & Patio, 475 E. Moana Lane Reno. Proceeds benefit the Make A Wish Foundation of Northern Nevada. The ski and snowboard trade show begins at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 followed by the movie premiere for “Off the Grid” at 8 p.m. both at the Reno Events Center, 400 N. Center St. The cost for this is $17, children ages 11 and younger are $7 per ticket. Details: 826-9096.
Baker Family Benefit: The family hosts a benefit event for Dylan C. Baker, a victim of child abuse at the hands of a babysitter, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 18 at Pure Country, 1955 Oddie Blvd in Sparks. Cost: $10 adults, $5 children. Donations can also be made at Bank of America branches. Details: 240-4024.
Craft and Bake Sale: This fund-raiser for the church takes place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 18-19 in Righini Hall at St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, Second Street and Arlington Avenue. Free. Details: Vi at 972-8081.
Sparks Heritage Museum: A special kick-off day features holiday story readings and book give-aways from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18. The museum features Christmas displays and trees, Victorian ornaments and nutcrackers. Also featuring Sparks history, a Great Basin American Indian display and local memorabilia. Located at 820 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Cost: $5, $1 children ages 12 and younger. Details: 355-1144.
Borders Book Signing: Authors J. Lee Taylor and Chris Platt sign copies of the young adult books “Cinderella and the Vampire,” “Cinderella and the Wolf” and “Moon Shadow” from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Borders Express in the Meadowood Mall, 5178 Meadowood Mall Circle. Free. Details: 826-5690.
Damonte Ranch Ride: The Procrastinating Pedalers go on a 30-mile tour on Nov. 18 through southwest Reno, Damonte Ranch and Double Diamond. Ride Starts at Roy Gomm School. Free. Details: Christine at 972-7824 or www.pedalers.org.
Sparks Ride: Bike with the Procrastinating Pedalers on a leisurely 20-25 mile ride around Sparks on Nov. 18. Meet near the A & W in the shopping center across from Reed High School on Baring Boulevard, Sparks. Suitable for strong beginners. Free. Details: Karen at 741-0890 or Gary at 741-1279 or www.pedalers.org.
Sunday, Nov. 19
MasterClassics 3: The Reno Philharmonic performs Antonio Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Cellos featuring Peter and John Lenz at 4 p.m. Nov. 19 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Cost: $24-$58. Details: 323-6393 or www.renophil.com.
Trace Adkins: The country artist performs with opening acts Billy Currington and Jason Aldean at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Reno Events Center. Cost: Tickets are $37, available at Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com and fee-free at Circus Circus, Silver Legacy and Eldorado. Details: 787-8497.
Holly’s Choice Dayhike: Hike in a scenic area located close to the Truckee Meadows with the Sierra Club on Nov. 19. Learn about flora, fauna or history of the area. Moderate 6-8 miles with a 1,000-foot elevation gain. Free. Details: Holly at 331-7488 or Cathy at 323-6316.
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