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Elko Pride is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit located in the beautiful Elko, Nevada.

 Congratulations to our newly elected officers and board members of Elko Pride!   

Board Members: Julie Vice, Mel Oliver, Sam King, Storri Nameth, and Tressy Lyon

President: Sam King

Vice President and Treasurer: Saffron Marin 

Secretary: Mel Oliver 

June 1, 2026

 Hair of the Dog Grooming Salon. Come down to the Stage Door Elko for Elko Pride. Get a free bandana and photo!

303 3rd Street, Suite A

Elko, NV 89801

Elko Pride hosts annual, community-focused LGBTQIA+ events in Elko, Nevada, featuring epic drag performances, local craft vendors, food trucks, and social nights. Elko Pride aims to build a supportive, inclusive environment with resources for rural youth and education, often hosted at venues like The Stage Door. 

Elko Pride often features events with iconic performers and provides opportunities for networking and socializing.

 Kick-off movie night with a screening of Trick (1999) on Friday, a vendor fair on Saturday, and a Sunday brunch at the Nashville Social Club. 

Brewery Arts Center Vendor Fair: Live music, vendors, food, and fun for the whole family. We will be hosting a vendor fair in the BAC parking lot, in front of the big stage. 

 Join us at Nashville Social Club for a Nevada Pride weekend wind down drag brunch featuring Adonna, her queens, and bottomless mimosas! 

Brewery Arts Center Executive Director Spike McGuire said, 

“It was really important to the staff here to bring the event back to June,” McGuire said. “So it’s going to be June 13th, which will be the week before the first Levitt Amp concert. Which will be great for us because we’ll have the stage in place, and it’ll smoothly segue into the summer [concert series].”

Venue

Brewery Arts Center >

Outdoor Stage

449 W. King Street

Carson City, NV 89703

www.breweryarts.org/events

Join Our Pride Team: Volunteer Today!

Northern Nevada Pride is 100% volunteer managed and run. We depend on the work and enthusiasm of volunteers just like you to make it a big success each year! Sign up to volunteer today!
 

Northern Nevada Pride is produced by and supports the activities of Our Center. Our Center serves to establish and maintain a safe, empowering, and supportive center in Northern Nevada that addresses advocacy, education and services. By supporting Northern Nevada Pride, you are supporting this effort.

The Northern Nevada Pride is an annual pride parade and associated festival in Reno produced by Our Center. The festival has grown into one of northern Nevada's largest annual LGBTQ+ gatherings, combining visibility, celebration, and advocacy. The festival is held each September, as of 2023, at MidTown Reno.

History

Northern Nevada Pride traces its origins to smaller local Pride and parade events in the Reno area during the late 1980s and 1990s, gradually growing into a significant annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture, community and advocacy in northern Nevada. The first Northern Nevada Pride was held on July 26, 2014 as part of Artown. Originally held in Wingfield Park and Downtown Reno, the event now features a parade and festival in MidTown Reno, bringing together thousands of community members, performers, vendors, and supporters. The Pride event benefits northern Nevada's only LGBTQ+ Community Center, Our Center, after federal funding loss. 

Mon. thru Fri. 11am - 8pm; 

Sat. and Sun. 10am - 2pm

Activities range from Transparenting to AA, NA and Al-Anon Meetings; Queer Movie Night to Senior Coffee Time to Sip Sisters; Gender Affirming Voice to Board Games with Jules; Free & Confidential HIV, STD and STI Testing to Queer Student Union (from seven high schools in Washoe County); Reno Rainbow Rangers For Those Wanting to Explore the OUTdoors to Rainbow Writers:, and so much more.  

1745 South Wells Avenue, Reno  

Mon. thru Fri. 11am - 8pm; 

Sat. and Sun. 10am - 2pm. www.ourcenterreno.org

  A formidable Jurassic predator!

Journey to the Jurassic era and witness a full-scale cast of the mighty Allosaurus, a fearsome carnivorous dinosaur that roamed the Earth 150 million years ago. A distant cousin of the Tyrannosaurus rex, the Allosaurus wields dagger-like teeth, razor-sharp claws and powerful hind legs. 

Measuring in at approximately 25 feet in length, the meticulously constructed cast offers an impressive glimpse into an ancient past.

Allosaurus lived during the late Jurassic period, from around 155 million years ago until it became extinct approximately 145 million years ago. Strong forelimbs with sharp claws, powerful hind legs and recurved, dagger-like teeth are evidence that Allosaurus was a formidable predator, but these opportunistic creatures are presumed to have been both hunters and scavengers. The Discovery’s Allosaurus is thought to be a juvenile male.

Allosaurus exhibit made possible thanks to a generous donation from Greg Berry.

La exposición Allosaurio se presenta en inglés y español.

May 14-17, 2026  

Gimme More Revue – A Millennial’s Night Out
 

You Guessed It! A Full Britney Spears Revue!!!

Step into a high-energy, throwback fantasy with Gimme More Revue, a sultry pop spectacle inspired by the iconic Y2K era. Designed for millennials who grew up on pop divas, music videos, and unforgettable dance moments, this 18+ night out blends nostalgia with bold, modern entertainment.
 

Expect a sexy, high-energy stage show featuring: Fierce pop dance performance,
Lip-sync pop anthems that defined a generation, aerial artistry that elevates this spectacular show. Glamorous, edgy, and playful choreography
 

From sparkly pop princess energy to darker, seductive club vibes, Gimme More Revue delivers a thrilling mix of nostalgia, sensuality, and spectacle. It’s the perfect girls’ night, date night, or celebration with friends—a chance to relive the music and attitude of the era that raised us.
 

Dress up, grab a drink, and get ready for a millennial night out you won’t forget.

May 22-24, 2026

10-10 Play Fest
 

Happy Father's Day by Mandy Holley
Cutthroat by Jerry Bartz and Rod Hearn
The Batfish by Rebecca Goldenberg and Isabella Angeles
New Hire by Raymond Gallardo III
The Tonight Show at the Rave by Bayler Eaton
A Brief Case Standoff by Emilio Garcia
The Suitcase by Reese Hughes
Carry-On by Lyric Burt
The Brownstone by Patrick Beckwith
Her Happily Ever After by Story Gaudard

Through June 19th, 2026

Tuesday - Sunday 

12pm - 4pm

Out of the Box

Members Only Show

People's Choice Award

Vote for your favorite three entries. The winning entry will receive $50.

New shows go on exhibit every six weeks.

Stop by and visit our Gallery today!
The Nevada Artists Association Gallery is open to the public
Tuesday through Sunday 

12 PM to 4 PM
449 W. King St., Carson City, NV
775-882-6411
You can contact us via email: naaCarsonCity@gmail.com

  Free Student Admission Programs

Free High School Admission

The Museum offers free unlimited admission to all public high school students. To receive free admission, students must show a current student ID at the Membership + Admissions Desk. 

Free Student Admission Program

The Museum offers free admission to students who attend the University of Nevada, Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College and Western Nevada College. 

This program invites students to enjoy: 1) free access to the Museum galleries and to view all exhibitions; 2) free access to singer/songwriters showcased at First Thursday; and, 3) free encounters with art, artists and ideas at Art Bite events hosted Fridays at noon. Students need only present their Student ID at the Membership + Admissions Desk to participate.

Sponsored by the Wayne L. Prim Free Student Admission Endowment

May 31, 2026  

One performance only

Sold separately from season subscriptions​​

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Season finale celebration, featuring our third annual concerto competition winners. 

  Kelly Kuo, conductor

The Gilbert & Elizabeth Lenz Podium

2026 Vahe Khochayan Young Artist  Concerto Competition Winners

(see details below)

  Ludwig Van Beethoven > Egmont: Overature

Franz Josef Haydn > Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Hob XVII: 11 Mvmt 1

George Gershwin > Piano Concerto in F, Mvmt 1

Bobby Ge > 2026 Sound Investment Commission

Franz Schubert > Symphony No. 3 in D Major, D.200

The Reno Chamber Orchestra Young Artist Concerto Competition aims to celebrate the diverse musical talents of pre-college youth in Nevada, and highlight the indispensable work that Nevada-based music teachers do in promoting arts education for today's youth.

We invite music students from across Nevada to participate and perform a concerto of their choice. The RCO will choose two winners, one from the Junior Division and one from the Senior Division, to perform with the Reno Chamber Orchestra as part of RCO's season finale concert on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Nightingale Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno. Cash prizes are awarded to the winners and second place finishers in each division. 

Two Stages: One Company

Reno Little Theater (RLT) and 

Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company (GLM)

May 29th - June 14th

Sweat

Written by Lynn Nottage

Directed by Lily Baran

@RLT

May 15-16, 2026

Frida and her Lovers

presented by the Latino Arte and Culture 

@ RLT

May 17, 2026

Sunday Jazz

presented by KUNR/KNCJ & For the Love of Jazz

@ RLT

May 19,  2026

P.U.N.K. Poetry Slam

presented by Poetry Under No King

@ GLM

June 6, 2026

The Pack that Walked Like a Man

a Chautauqua performance

@ RLT

June 9, 2026

Crocodile Nixon Improv & Comedy

@ RLT

Saturday, May 16, 2026

1pm - Doors 12pm

7pm - Doors 6pm

Movies with the Maestro

 Experience the magic of the movies like never before with Movies with the Maestro! Led by conductor Laura Jackson, the Reno Phil will transport you through decades of cinematic brilliance, performing critically acclaimed film scores from Hollywood’s most iconic blockbusters. 

Revisit the greatest film soundtracks of all time, from the sweeping adventure of The Magnificent Seven and the timeless romance of Titanic to the epic heroism of The Avengers and beyond. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music that brings the silver screen to life—live in concert!

PLEASE NOTE: No images, film clips or other media will be shown. The Reno Phil will be in the spotlight during this all-music program. We do encourage themed attire, however prop weapons are NOT permitted at the venue

June 2 - August 25

Every Tuesday

 Food trucks @ 6:00 PM 

Music begins @ 6:30 PM 

Discover Music - Harmony on the River

Free and fun for all ages!

The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, in collaboration with the City of Reno, is proud to present Harmony on the River, a *free*community concert series at the picturesque West Street Plaza, in the heart of Downtown Reno. This series aims to bring the joy of live music to the heart of our community, celebrating unity, culture, and the beauty of the Truckee River.

Join us every Tuesday at West Street Plaza all summer long for beautiful performances by small ensembles of Reno Phil musicians.

May 16, 17 –  2p.m.

May 14, 15, 16 – 7 p.m. 

We will start at 7:00 and have added a Thursday performance.

Come From Away 

The poignant, funny, inspiring story of a small town n Newfoundland that took in a cared for 7,000 people when U.S. airspace closed on 9/11

Carson City Community Center

Covid brought many challenges to musical theater in 2020 and 2021. Our virtual choir was our way of bringing musical theater to you during this difficult time.     

Virtual Choir Performances

Enjoy choir performances from your car or on your lunchbreak:

https://www.wnmtc.com/virtualchoir

Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company is where you can find the best of Broadway, right here at home. As one of the largest musical theater companies in the state of Nevada, we draw talent from several Nevada and Northern California cities. 

WNMTC productions are featured at the Carson City Community Center, a 585-seat proscenium theater located in the heart of the state capitol. This critically acclaimed company draws patrons from 20 states and Canada, attracting as many as 7,200 people to a single production. WNMTC presents two productions a year, one in May and one in November.

 Here at Red’s we offer the finest quality food from Iron Chef Jose who hand cuts all our meats, and creates our delicious menu from scratch. We feature Carson City’s only wood fired oven. Red’s take great pride in our food and it shows in our award winning house smoked BBQ.

Open Monday - Sunday 11am - 9pm

Take a reservation, please call us at (775) 887-0395

We are also providing curbside pickup.

1055 S. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701

Come for the food. Stay for the experience.

Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint is the perfect place to get away from it all. You'll find globally inspired dishes from all over the world, plus draft beers and cocktails!

Best of Carson City Winner > Best Overall Restaurant > Best Lunch > Best Dinner > Best Burger > Best Bloody Mary > Best Caterer > Best Seafood

Location & Hours

1500 Old Hot Springs Rd Carson City, NV 89706

(775) 884-4471

Tuesday - Thursday 11am - 8pm

Friday & Saturday 11am - 9pm 

Closed Sundays & Mondays

 Reservations are accepted for parties of 4 or more only. 

  Check us out for information, events and everything that makes Carson City special. Shared Experiences @VisitCarsonCity.

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 Bryce Chisholm, Reach for the Stars, 2019 

Reach for the Stars is the inspiring theme for this mural, based upon Empire Elementary School’s motto.

Location: Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa Dr. – South facing wall at La Loma Dr and Gordonia Dr.

Carson City held its third annual Murals & Music Festival in 2025.

The project was started in 2023, and so far they’ve kept their promise of making it an annual thing. 

Some repeat artists coming back every year to create new murals. And downtown is quickly filling up with art. 

The official map claims that 73 new murals have been added, most from the three years of the festival but some in the previous decade or so.

 The Carson Valley is known for its endless vistas, outdoor recreation, and access for all who love nature's beauty and bounty.

And even though the Silver State beholds some of the darkest skies on the planet, more hot springs and rugged mountain peaks than any place else, legendary rivers and lakes with trophy sized trout swimming within, unending multi-use trail systems, air sports revered around the world, and unbeatable wildlife photography with the pros, really getting out there and seeing it all can sometimes require hours of driving in the car to a type of remoteness most people avoid, far beyond the cell phone towers, hotels, and other creature comforts we often rely upon. 

Situated a quick 45 minutes south of the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area and about 30 minutes from Lake Tahoe, experiencing Nevada’s sterling Western legacies and infinite ways to get outside is unstuffy and uncomplicated. 

When it comes to ways to get outside, the array of diverse options and accessibility has never been easier no matter what season you plan to visit. 

 Elko was the recipient of a vibrant facelift in September 2019, all thanks to the Elko Mural Expo. Creating unique pieces varying in size and medium, artists came from places throughout Nevada—as well as far-reaching places like Bilbao, Spain and Buenos Aires, Argentina—to live-paint a whopping 60+ murals on nearly 30 walls throughout downtown Elko in just three days. 

More murals have gone up in the years since, providing even more downtown buildings and alleyways with stunning murals done by artists from all corners of the globe. 

Unfamiliar with Elko’s boots? Here’s the story. The town of Elko turned 100 in 2017. As part of the centennial celebrations, the Elko Arts and Culture Advisory Board tapped artists to help raise awareness about the area’s blossoming arts scene. The result: 36 striking hand-painted boots made of polyurethane resin and colorfully painted in tribute to Elko’s cultural diversity and history. Each Centennial Boot stands six feet tall and weighs 110 pounds.

Part of the fun is uncovering the meaning of each boot. Some are painted to commemorate the area’s Hispanic heritage, while others depict ranch and farm life. Others highlight the beauty of the nearby Ruby Mountains, while some show off Northeastern Nevada’s stunning landscapes and blue skies that seem to go on forever.

Once you see one, you absolutely have to see them all, and they’re tailor-made for social media photos or just capturing your time spent in Elko. Learn more about Elko’s arts and culture scene and our famous painted wall murals here.

 It doesn’t get much more breathtaking than the sweeping views found in Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains of Nevada.  

Known as the “Swiss Alps of Nevada,” the Ruby Mountains are a glacier-carved paradise full of endless outdoor adventure. Hike, backpack, and fish to your heart’s content all summer long surrounded by alpine lakes and streams, tree-lined canyons, and towering peaks. Come winter, the Rubies boast some of the driest, fluffiest snow out there, beckoning snowshoers, snowmobilers, and powder-hungry backcountry and heli-skiers alike.

 We love murals in Reno! 

Downtown and the MidTown District are home to more than 100 larger-than-life murals, painted by local, national and international artists. 

In addition to captivating the eye, these murals add color and creativity to Reno’s urban landscapes. Follow this Reno MidTown Reno Mural Tour map, take part in a guided tour or simply let your curiosity lead you around town to find your favorite masterpiece. 

 3-D Art

The Sculpture Garden in Bicentennial Park was a partnership between the Reno Arts & Culture Commission and the Rotary Club of Reno. Visitors can enjoy a Reno art walk featuring six sculptures alongside the Truckee River and can experience a self-guided audio tour by dialing the number located at the base of the sculpture. 

Experience the sculptures and their beautiful surroundings at Bicentennial Park on the Truckee River, across from the main island of Wingfield Park.

Reno’s Neon Line District consists of several art sculptures from Burning Man, including Desert Guard, Rearing Horse, Bloom and SQUARED. Stretching from West Street to Keystone Ave. and Interstate 80 South to West Second St., visitors can interact with various sculptures. 

These Reno public art installations will be rotated every two years, so make sure you stop by Reno’s Neon Line next time you’re in town.

The Sparks Art Walk is a public art experience in Victorian Square in downtown Sparks, right outside of Reno. This curated collection features art pieces by local and regional artists and will regularly rotate. Current pieces include Identity Awareness, which first appeared at Burning Man, Sagebrush Bee, made from steel, concrete and pennies, and other large-scale art installations, as well as a mural.

Find even more unique art pieces around the Biggest Little City with this comprehensive Public Art map, which includes Reno sculptures and murals, as well as bike racks and signal boxes that have been created to add to the city's aesthetic. Or take a month-long tour of all the city's art during Artown.

 No matter the season, answer the call of the outdoors.

It’s no secret that we love the outdoors in Reno Tahoe. With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, the opportunities to get outside are endless. 

Long, summer days mean hikes in the foothills or along the Tahoe Rim Trail, mountain biking in some of the most epic terrain, or chilling (literally) at Lake Tahoe, whether on the beach or on the water. 

Shorter days and colder temperatures are what really get us going. Did you know the Lake Tahoe region has the largest concentration of ski resorts in North America? 

No matter the season, there’s someplace to explore that will make you wonder why you booked that flight home. Discover Reno and Lake Tahoe outdoor activities below.