Happy Tuesday, Reno. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Reno Current serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: UNR’s new business facility opens with Bloomberg terminals, scammers ring up fake iPhone charges, and a startup settles into Reno makerspace with EmotiBit sensor — catch up here.
State-level stories: Nevada towns turning farms into tourist magnets, state agencies frozen by a cyber attack, and Little League stars heading to the world series final — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Housing sales slump worries the Feds, Idaho secures foster kids social security payments, and Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders for faulty liftgate gas springs — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Explore free hands-on pre-K activities
- Learn to navigate city public art
- Anna Poff shares Northern Nevada real estate
- Job seekers practice at mock interview workshop
- Avoid surprises with $300 off auto repair coverage
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Thrift: Scoring a designer piece for pocket change is adult treasure hunting, and your local secondhand scene is your playground, so check out thrift store gems and make every weekend feel like a win.
Explore: You haven’t really seen Nevada until you’ve chased tumbleweeds past ghost towns and Joshua trees to find these hidden gems. They prove there’s more to the Silver State than neon lights.
DIY: A set of wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers turns you into the household hero… no more 11 PM calls to your neighbor for a leaky faucet fix. If you’ve got these tools, you’re ready for whatever your home throws at you.
Coffee: For those who believe coffee is less “morning fuel” and more “liquid art form,” Midnight Coffee Roasting has you covered. From single-origin beans roasted with nerdy precision to the kind of pour-overs that make drip coffee seem like a distant bad dream, this is where caffeine meets craftsmanship.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🧒 Small Wonder Wednesday @ The Discovery | Wednesday (8/27) at 9:00am – Little learners get the run of the museum before doors open to the big kids. Think stories, art, and cloud-climbing adventures designed just for ages 5 and under. Parents, it’s your golden hour of guilt-free fun (and fewer crowds).
🎶 Free Community Concert @ McKinley Arts and Culture Center | Wednesday (8/27) at 5:00pm – Swap brunch for a free symphony in the trees, with taco truck aromas wafting through. The Reno Chamber Orchestra serenades a grassy patch, where blankets and low chairs claim the front row, and tall chairs lurk behind for posture purists. No tux required, just snacks.
🍻 Happy Hour @ Ceol Irish Pub | Thursday (8/28) at 4:00pm – Knock off early and raise a glass—Ceol’s got $5 premium pints, wells, and wine, plus $6 Irish coffees to keep things cozy. It’s the kind of happy hour where your wallet stays as light as your mood.
🍲 Midtown Reno Food and Murals @ Midtown Reno | Friday (8/29) at 1:30pm – Midtown Food & Murals Tour is turning your casual stroll into a snack-fueled art expedition. Sample everything from spicy pupusas to artisan espresso, while local guides decode the district’s splashy murals and juicy backstories. All you need is comfy shoes and an appetite.
🚂 Off the Rails #3 @ Cafe Whitney | Friday (8/29) at 6:00pm – If you need an excuse to ditch the couch, mosey under the Reno Arch for a free, family-friendly ’70s rock fix. Portland’s redemptive riffs meet Reno’s horn-blasting hometown heroes. Food, bar, games, and a kids’ zone ensure zero mutiny, and bedtime blame is outsourced.
This weekend
🍽️ Downtown Reno Food Tour @ Downtown Reno | Saturday (8/30) at 11:00am – Downtown Reno just became your new flavor safari, with generous tastings at mom-and-pop gems and enough insider lore to make your high school reunion feel dull. Wander past century-old storefronts, sample local favorites, and swap stories with a guide who treats you like family.
🗑️ After Burn | Saturday (8/30) at 2:00pm – Still haunted by Playa clutter? Swing by the Kiwanis, Scouts, and Gear Hut drop-off, and offload your unopened snacks, bottles, bikes, and camping gear in one tidy swoop. We’ll sort, recycle, and redistribute it to shelters, Scouts, and future burners.
🍽️ Serva Pool Flux: The Last Supper @ The Holland Project | Saturday (8/30) at 5:00pm – Mark August 30 on your calendar for our town’s own Last Supper, a one-night-only pop-up by Summer Ester Orr that serves up art alongside small plates. Expect tongue-in-cheek installations riffing on our screen addictions, tasty bites, and a post-dinner artist chat.
🥃 Speakeasy in the Shadows | Saturday (8/30) at 6:00pm – Picture a hidden 1920s speakeasy where live jazz riffs mingle with tarot readings and prohibition-era cocktails flow like hush-hush secrets. This formal shindig combines flapper flair, mystic intrigue, dance lessons, and vintage photo booths for proof you survived the ghost stories.
📚 Sunday Funday @ Northwest Reno Library | Sunday (8/31) at 11:00am – Storytime, crafts, and hands-on STEAM fun—this weekly library series keeps kids busy and curious. It’s the perfect one-hour adventure to spark creativity (and give parents a win). Registration’s a must, so snag a spot before the glitter and glue run out.
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/26 Curse Mackey and more @ The Holland Project – 6:30 pm
- 8/26 Sari Seramor @ Nevada Desert Truck Driving School – 7 pm
- 8/27 Free Community Concert @ McKinley Arts and Culture Center – 5 pm
- 8/27 Ying Yang Twins @ Nugget Casino Resort – 7 pm
- 8/28 Alpha Rhythm Kings @ Peppermill Resort Spa- 7 pm
- 8/28 April Macie @ Silver Legacy – 7:30 pm
- 8/29 Off the Rails August @ Locomotion Plaza – 6 pm
- 8/29 Angry Samoans and more @ The Alpine – 7 pm
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