Community Calendar

This event offers a chance to learn from film industry experts, watch awesome independent films by local Nevada filmmakers, build connections with like-minded creatives who share similar passions, and support young filmmakers!

The festivities are open to anyone with a love for film and/or Nevada history.

Meet Judith Lowry and exhibition co-curators Melissa Melero-Moose (Fallon Paiute | Modoc) and Ann M. Wolfe, the Museum’s Andrea and John C. Deane Family Chief Curator and Associate Director, in the gallery for a closing conversation and walkthrough.

Free with Admission.

Before moving to Reno, Langston Hughes became deeply involved in the arts and politics of San Francisco and Carmel-by-the-Sea. He supported the Scottsboro Boys trial by organizing a celebrity auction in San Francisco and participated in the 1933 California strikes. His activism led to an unproduced play and threats that forced him to leave Carmel. Seeking safety, he went to Reno in September 1934, as described in his unpublished essay “The Vigilantes Knocked at My Door.”

In Reno, Hughes developed a new artistic perspective shaped by his experiences in the American West, contrasting the region’s promise with the severe poverty he encountered. Traveling through the South and California, and experiencing homelessness firsthand, he created two of his most powerful stories, “Slice ‘Em Down” and “On the Road.” Join Alex Albright as he retraces Hughes’s steps through the Biggest Little City and beyond.

https://www.nevadaart.org/event/before-reno-langston-hughes-blends-politics-and-art/

Time & Location
Nov 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA

About the Event
Get ready for a night of rhythm, style, and celebration at Afrobeats Fusion & Fashion Show! Join us Friday, November 22 from 6–11PM for an evening filled with high-energy performances, live DJs, and a vibrant fashion showcase inspired by Caribbean and African culture.

This family-friendly, free event welcomes all ages to experience the music, movement, and color that make Afrobeats so electric. Come dressed to impress, bring your friends and family, and get ready to dance, cheer, and celebrate community through sound and style.

It’s going to be a night to remember — see you on the dance floor!

Event Link - https://www.renopublicmarket.com/events/afrobeats-fusion-fashion-show

Dorothea Lange was hired by the federal government in 1942 to document Japanese Americans as they were exiled from their homes on the West Coast and confined in detention camps. Her images of the exiles’ humanity offered a powerful critique of the incarceration program, to the point that her photographs were confiscated and censored for the duration of the war. In this talk, Meredith Oda explores Lange’s images to better understand her perspective and the experiences of the Japanese Americans forcibly removed from their homes and incarcerated without charge.

Join us at the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center on the First Friday of each month at 6pm for an out-of-this-world combination of Art and Science. Each monthly program will feature a talented local musician, paired with a special Full-Dome program in our 360° theater.

Saturday and Sunday December 6-7th from 10-4pm.

Time & Location
Dec 6-7
Dec 13-14
Dec 20-21
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA

About the Event
Celebrate the holiday season at Reno Public Market! Shop for unique Christmas gifts from local vendors, enjoy festive food and drinks, and soak in the cheerful atmosphere all season long. Whether you’re stopping by for Santa photos, live entertainment, or a cozy afternoon with friends, there’s something merry waiting for everyone.

Special happenings include:

🎁 Local artisan shopping at the Vendor Village

🎅 Photos and Meet & Greet with Santa

☃️ Kids’ holiday crafts and activities

🎄 Seasonal food, drinks, and sweet treats

🎶 Plus, live entertainment and surprises throughout the day!

Celebrate the season, shop local, and make memories at Reno Public Market! This is a FREE event and open to the public.

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If you’re a vendor interested in participating, sign up here: https://www.renopublicmarket.com/deck-the-halls

RPM Event Link - https://www.renopublicmarket.com/deck-the-halls-2025

Saturday and Sunday December 6-7th from 10-4pm.

Time & Location
Dec 6-7
Dec 13-14
Dec 20-21
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA

About the Event
Celebrate the holiday season at Reno Public Market! Shop for unique Christmas gifts from local vendors, enjoy festive food and drinks, and soak in the cheerful atmosphere all season long. Whether you’re stopping by for Santa photos, live entertainment, or a cozy afternoon with friends, there’s something merry waiting for everyone.

Special happenings include:

🎁 Local artisan shopping at the Vendor Village

🎅 Photos and Meet & Greet with Santa

☃️ Kids’ holiday crafts and activities

🎄 Seasonal food, drinks, and sweet treats

🎶 Plus, live entertainment and surprises throughout the day!

Celebrate the season, shop local, and make memories at Reno Public Market! This is a FREE event and open to the public.

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If you’re a vendor interested in participating, sign up here: https://www.renopublicmarket.com/deck-the-halls

RPM Event Link - https://www.renopublicmarket.com/deck-the-halls-2025