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Dave & Buster's is NOW HIRING for its newest location in Reno. Opening at The Summit (13969 S. Virginia St.) this July, join a passionate team and work in a fun environment. Positions available for servers, bartenders, hosts, line cooks, game techs, and more. Apply online NOW at daveandbusters.com/careers.

Dave & Buster's offers employees multiple benefits: a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and a 401k; internal promotion opportunities; and a fun atmosphere.

The new Reno Dave & Buster’s boasts 20,156 sq. ft. of entertainment and dining, and features over 100 of the latest arcade games, a chef-crafted food menu, innovative drinks, and a state-of-the-art sports bar featuring a massive “WOW” Wall high-definition TV screen for an unrivaled viewing experience. Dave & Buster's brings an exciting, dynamic, and interactive environment for friends to connect and have fun.

For more info, go to daveandbusters.com.

Join Desert Research Institute Associate Research Scientist and Scientific Illustrator, Tiffany Pereira as she explores the union of art and science. Learn how she incorporates artistic principles into her research in Nevada and the Desert Southwest.

Join us for a guided tour of the Lake Mansion, built in 1877. Learn about the history and architecture of the Lake Mansion, as well as its significance in the history of the City of Reno. Your guide, courtesy of the Historic Reno Preservation Society, will take you on a trip to the past and enhance your knowledge of local history. This is a great tour for locals and out-of-town visitors alike.

Guided tour is free, but registration is required. One participant per registration

All ages welcome!

*This is an Artown Event*

Reno’s favorite free summer concert series is back and bigger than ever. OFF THE RAILS returns to Locomotion Plaza for three Fridays of high-energy, genre-blending, soul-shaking music under the iconic Reno Arch.

Presented in collaboration with the City of Reno, these concerts are a summer-long celebration—with food, drinks, games, a dedicated Kid Zone, and unforgettable live performances from local and national acts.

Set in the heart of downtown at 301 N. Virginia Street, OFF THE RAILS brings together music lovers of all ages. With artists hailing from New Orleans, San Diego, Portland, the Northern Sierra Nevadas, and Reno, the series is an electrifying mix of sound, soul, and community spirit.

Friday, July 18 | 6–10 PM I Locomotion Plaza
Spacehall Sound Machine (San Diego) + Nightbrain (Quincy, CA): Psychedelic dance grooves meet post-punk pulse as Spacehall Sound Machine takes over the plaza. Arrive early for Nightbrain’s moody-meets-clubby blend of chill-hop, funk, and groove.

Friday, August 29 | 6–10 PM I Locomotion Plaza
Family Worship Center (Portland via Nashville) + Subtle Lovers (Reno): The summer series closes with a soul-stirring finale. Family Worship Center channels redemption through 70s rock revival that will bring the house down as they did at OffBeat Music Festival 2024. Hometown heroes Subtle Lovers—an 11-piece horn-blasting tour de force led by Peter Barnato—bring Reno’s best to the mainstage.

Don't forget to get your tickets to the 10th Anniversary of OFFBEAT MUSIC FESTIVAL! Happening Thursday 10/2 – Saturday 10/4, OFFBEAT is celebrating a decade of music discovery over three days in Reno with 60+ performances and dozens of incredible national and local artists. Visit www.offbeatreno.com to purchase your tickets and follow us on Instagram at @offbeatreno!

Time & Location
Jul 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM PDT
Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA

About the Event
Get ready for 80s Night with New Wave Crave, the high-energy tribute band that's bringing all the iconic hits from Madonna, The B-52's, Cyndi Lauper, The Cure, and more! Dance the night away to infectious synth-pop beats and classic 80s hits as the band delivers an unforgettable performance. With thrilling pinball machines, nostalgic 80s art, and a DeLorean adding to the fun, RPM's ultimate celebration of the New Wave decade is the place to be! Don't miss out on 80s Night with New Wave Crave—an electrifying blast from the past!

Event Link - https://www.renopublicmarket.com/events/80s-night-with-new-wave-crave
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FREE MOVIES IN THE PARK: 30 YEARS OF FUN UNDER THE STARS! Every Friday in July @ Rancho San Rafael Park. Presented by Cordillera International Film Festival & Bill Pearce Motors. CELEBRATING 30 YEARS! We're rolling out the red carpet for our 30th anniversary with a lineup of iconic films, special guests, and unforgettable surprises! Bring your crew, grab some snacks, and join us for FREE outdoor movie magic—an Artown Legacy event you won't want to miss! 2025 LINEUP: July 11: A GOOFY MOVIE - 30th Anniversary! Meet Disney Legend BILL FARMER—the voice of Goofy for 35+ years! Stay for Goofy trivia, sing-alongs, and family fun. July 18: JUMANJI - 30th Anniversary! Dice roll at dusk! Dress as your favorite character for a costume contest and brave the jungle-themed games & prizes. July 25: MYSTERY WORLD PREMIERE! Join the Cast & Crew and be the first to see this top-secret film debut you won't find anywhere else. (Psst… it's epic.) MORE ABOUT CIFF: As a champion of diverse voices, the Cordillera Int'l Film Festival, located in the beautiful Reno Tahoe region of Nevada, has quickly become one of the “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” according to MovieMaker Magazine - two years in a row - and is ranked in the Top 1% of over 14,000 film festivals worldwide by FilmFreeway. Cordillera features 5-Days filled with 150+ films, celebrity panels, red carpet premieres, parties and a Grand Jury made up of iconic industry leaders every September! For more information: ciffNV.org

The Unbound Chamber Music Festival presents “Food of Love”. Savor the sounds of Kodály, Beethoven and Brahms (his lush “Piano Quartet in G Minor”). Artists include the Felici Piano Trio, cellist Andrew Shulman, and violinists Tereza Stanislav and Jessica Guideri.

Acompáñanos para “La Dulce Vida: Una Telenovela Improvisada”, una obra de teatro improvisada en español presentada por Reno Improv. Los protagonistas de “La Dulce Vida” revelarán sus secretos, se enamorarán y lucharán por el control del negocio familiar en una comedia de estilo telenovela. Cada obra de teatro de Reno Improv es creada en el momento por los actores y cada historia se presenta una sola vez.

Los boletos cuestan $10 y están disponibles en renoimprov.org/events o en la taquilla media hora antes del evento. Esta obra es para mayores de 18.

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Join us for La Dulce Vida: An Improvised Telenovela — Reno Improv’s Spanish language improv show. Follow the characters as they reveal their secrets, fall in love and fight for control of the family business in this telenovela-style comedy show. Every performance at Reno Improv is created in the moment by our actors, and each story will only be seen once.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at renoimprov.org/events or at the door 30 minutes before the show. Intended audience 18+

The Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at the Bartley Ranch Regional Park will come alive with ballet grace and passionate rock, dance, and alternative music as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents Vortex, the Ballet That Rocks July 18th and 19th as part of the Artown celebration.

Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting contemporary ballet that will be like no other you have ever seen. Imagine ballerinas performing grande jetés to music by popular rock artists. The stage will feature scaffolding and exciting props and sets that will create a visual spectacle that cannot be missed.

Thanks to generous support from the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, the E.L. Cord Foundation, and the Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation, the rock ballet Vortex is free to the public. The gates open at 7:00pm for picnicking and the shows begin at 8:30pm.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company for the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.

Vortex during the month of July is part of the 30th annual Artown festival. The month-long summer arts festival features more than 600 events produced by more than 100 cultural organizations and businesses in locations citywide.

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Come enjoy a night of improv with some of our newest teams of actors! This is a night that showcases our growing set of regular improv groups playing their favorite games and improv forms. Catch your next favorite improv group at our House Team Night!

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at renoimprov.org/events or at the door thirty minutes before the show. Intended audience 18+.