Community Calendar

Time & Location
May 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA

About the Event
They’re back! The Grumpy Old Men Dance Band will be performing again at the Reno Public Market. Come enjoy the music, dance, eat, and be merry! The band plays all the great old songs of the "30's, 40's and '50s.
The band leader, Paul Mirous, is a 25-year Las Vegas performer. He was contracted by Fox for many years to teach actors to sing as well as write and play hundreds of musical compositions for TV shows and movies.

Live Music In Reno, Nevada | Midtown, Reno

Event Link - https://www.renopublicmarket.com/events/the-grumpy-old-men-2

Enjoy a relaxing evening of free-flowing fine wine by Highway 12 Winery, a riveting talk by a specialist in their field, and the great company of like-minded outdoor lovers while aboard the iconic paddleboat, the Tahoe Gal.
Tickets are $60 per person and include the cruise and a guided program. Dinner is available, with menu items ranging from $12 to $25 (e.g., sandwiches, salads, and small plates). A cash bar will be available. Seats are limited, so a reservation is required. Proceeds benefit the many great works of the Sierra State Parks Foundation.
We highly recommend guests arrive at 5:30 pm as the boat leaves sharply at 6 pm! We predict the boat will return to the docks at 8:30 pm.
Lake Tahoe's Early Maritime History
From the 1860s to the 1930s, land transportation at Lake Tahoe was limited to some trails and even fewer roads that were covered with snow for at least five months of the year. "The Lake" was the highway upon which steamers transported residents, tourists, logs, groceries, the mail, and everything else needed by homes and resorts around the Lake. Nancy Stromswold, Archive Manager at the Gatekeepers Museum, will share the story of the steamers, people, and places that are Tahoe's early maritime history.
Stromswold has been a full-time West Shore resident since 2013; part-time since she was a child. She is passionate about Tahoe history, its communities, and the people who love the lake as much as she does.

Who’s running for Reno mayor? Join us for a community forum with the local mayoral candidates vying for your vote ahead of the June primary election. This forum is co-sponsored by KUNR Public Radio, the League of Women Voters of Nevada, and the Reno Gazette Journal.

Join us every Wednesday night at Swan Music Hall at 6pm for an unforgettable evening of country and line dancing hosted by the renowned Instructor/DJ Tim Renner. Tim offers expert instruction, teaching one dance and reviewing another each week, ensuring a dynamic experience for both beginners and intermediate dancers. With an inviting atmosphere, open dancing opportunities, and fantastic music, you won't want to miss it! Tickets are only $10, available online or at the door. Come dance with us and embrace the joy of learning new dances! (Short description): Learn the famous Nashville line dance "HonkyTonk" every Wednesday!

Time & Location
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mondays and Thursdays
Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA

About the Event
Get ready to test your smarts at DJ Trivia! Grab your friends and get ready to put your heads together for this team-based trivia night. We've got drinks flowing at the bar and all the good eats you could want while you rise to the challenge! We've got prizes for the top three teams, so there's more than just honor on the line.
A special thanks to our hosts, DJ Trivia Sierra Nevada!

Event Link - https://www.renopublicmarket.com/community-events

Time & Location
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mondays and Thursdays
Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA

About the Event
Get ready to test your smarts at DJ Trivia! Grab your friends and get ready to put your heads together for this team-based trivia night. We've got drinks flowing at the bar and all the good eats you could want while you rise to the challenge! We've got prizes for the top three teams, so there's more than just honor on the line.
A special thanks to our hosts, DJ Trivia Sierra Nevada!

Event Link - https://www.renopublicmarket.com/community-events

Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary is proud to announce a unique conservation-focused event, Tiger Talk, taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This exciting one-day event will spotlight the vital role tigers play in ecosystems and the challenges they face in the wild and in human care.

The event will feature:

Guest Speakers from tiger conservation groups sharing insights on tiger conservation, current challenges, and the importance of coexistence

Educational Booths and Activities hosted by Animal Ark with hands-on learning for all ages

A Meet & Greet Booth where non-profit staff will be available to connect with guests and share informational materials

If you are ready to add a family member to your home, you don’t have to travel far! Locally owned South Reno natural pet food & supply store, Natural Paws, is hosting their 16th annual “Mutts in May” adoption day Saturday, May 16th from 10am through 2pm. Natural Paws, located in the Raley’s Center at Galena Junction in South Reno, is doggedly committed to pet rescue.

Natural Paws will host several rescue groups including Boxers & Buddies, Nevada Humane Society, Pet Network Humane Society, High Sierra Rescue, Pawsibilities, Dog Town Rescue & CRCCS.

Twenty percent of dogs in shelters are purebred, so there will be large selection of lovable breeds & mutts! Whether your family would be a better fit for a quirky or mellow, active or lazy pet, you will be sure to find the right fit for your family. Some rescues will be bringing cute kitties along as well. Each adoptee will receive a free 5lb bag of kibble from Natural Paws, as well as a lifetime of pet food advice for their dog or cat.

“Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.”

Join us as we continue our monthly protest outside the federal building.

We are gathering every third Saturday to say to our politicians: not in our name!! We refuse to stay silent. Join us! Your presence matters.

All are welcome! Bring keffiyehs, signs, friends, pots and pans! We’ll see you there!

In partnership with California State Parks and the Nevada County Library, the monthly Sierra Speaker Series connects folks to the rich cultural and natural history of the area. Join us at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center to learn and engage! The presentation is to follow at 4 pm. Admission is a suggested $5 donation. Light refreshments and wines, sponsored by Highway 12 Winery, will be available. No registration required.
Weather and snowpack conditions during the winter of 1846-47 are critical to understanding the narrative of the Donner tragedy. Periods of heavy snow overwhelmed starving pioneers in the mountains while Pacific rainstorms flooded lowlands and stymied rescue efforts. This unique analysis looks at real-time weather observations from American warships, eyewitness accounts from on-the-ground personnel, as well as reliable statements from an array of contemporary sources.
Tahoe Sierra weather historian Mark McLaughlin is an award-winning, nationally published author and professional speaker with 8 books and more than 1,500 articles in print. Mark has appeared as an expert consultant for CNN, The History Channel, The Weather Channel, and the BBC, as well as many historical documentaries. A North Lake Tahoe local since 1978, he’s a five-time recipient of the Nevada State Press award. Mark has been writing from the mountains he calls home for over 35 years.