It’s Friday, Reno! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Outdoor art showcase, a 5,000-balloon water fight, and Billy Bob Thornton live with Boxmasters + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old) -- see what it covers.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Outdoor art showcase: Reno will kick off the Art in the Park program on June 13, inviting local artists to showcase work outdoors across the city through September 5, with registration open -- learn how to register.
A new neighborhood eatery: Squeeze In Midtown Reno will open June 27 with a celebration and special offers. Owned by Whitney and Mike Goldwater, the breakfast spot will seat over 70 with extensive decor -- read the full story.
Neighborhood fun and games: Noble Pie Parlor in MidTown will host Summer in the City, a Cheney block party, June 13, 3 to 6 p.m., with DJs and 5,000-balloon water fight, and it’s free -- see the full lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
A quick mood boost: Whether you're walking by the river or just escaping your inbox for five minutes, the Believe Sculpture in downtown Reno delivers a surprisingly effective vibe check. Giant rusty letters, bird‑cutout shadows, and a soft glow after dark... it's an easy reminder to, well, believe.
Wake-up ready face: If your morning routine keeps ghosting your snooze button, L.A.Beauty PMU does nano brows, subtle lash-line enhancement, and lip blush so you can roll out looking polished without the penciling. Reno-run by a master artist, the results skew natural, customizable, and low-maintenance.
Skate vibes, unlocked: Because cardio is easier when it's fun, Roller Kingdom keeps the wheels turning with skate sessions, birthday party vibes, special events, and a snack bar for mid-lap refuels. Rally your crew, dust off those turns, and make this the week you rediscover how good rolling around Reno feels.
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌳 Valley Wood Park Garden Tour @ Valley Wood Park | Saturday (6/13) at 9:00 AM – Saturday morning calls for a garden stroll at Valley Wood Park, where City of Reno horticulturist Ryan Sharrer leads a free tour through six themed gardens that like living in Northern Nevada. Learn to woo bees and birds, upgrade your yard, and keep your sanity.
🐾 Pet Adoption Event @ Bliss Holistic Center | Saturday (6/13) at 11:30 AM – Clear your afternoon for a pet adoption shindig at Bliss Holistic Center, where you can meet your new roommate, then loosen your joints with a donation-based mat Pilates, stretching, and sound bath class. All proceeds go to the on-site rescues, no middlemen, just good karma.
🎉 Summer in the City: A Cheney Block Party @ Noble Pie Parlor - | Saturday (6/13) at 3:00 PM – Think you’re too seasoned for a block party? Cheney’s bringing DJs, markets, gelato, pizza, wings, beer, cocktails, discounted flash ink, and the return of Nevada’s biggest water balloon fight. Meet adoptable pups and kittens, join a Midtown Dog Jog, and feel 25 for an afternoon.
🛍 Sawdust & Soul Fathers Day Market @ Double R | Sunday (6/14) at 11:00 AM – Skip the tie and take Dad to Double R for a Father’s Day market mixing rare plants, local art, woodwork, and taxidermy. Free to wander, free parking, all indoors, and food trucks waiting. You browse alocasias, he pretends he doesn’t want another tool.
💍 Floral Resin Jewelry @ Wandering Wyld | Sunday (6/14) at 11:00 AM – Trade screen time for craft time at a relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop with local maker Brittany of Sonshine Arts. Learn to mix resin, preserve pressed flowers in molds, and leave with a matching earrings and pendant necklace set, materials included, no experience required, and sarcasm optional.
💎 Kendra Scott Gives Back @ Kendra Scott | Sunday (6/14) at 11:00 AM – Feel like justifying a little sparkle? Kendra Scott Reno teams up with the Junior League of Reno to turn retail therapy into impact, with a portion of proceeds supporting women civic leaders and Northern Nevada projects. Consider it philanthropy with receipts, in-store or online.
🛬 Welcome Home - Honor Flight Nevada Veteran Southwest Flight # 4781 @ Reno-Tahoe International Airport | Sunday (6/14) at 11:30 AM – Southwest Flight 4781 is bringing our Honor Flight Nevada vets home, and the party’s at the bottom of the escalator at Reno-Tahoe International, the city’s unofficial parade route. Expect flags, happy tears, and that airport echo that makes applause sound twice as proud. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — Announcement Your homeowners insurance has a blind spotIt covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old). *See what it covers → |
07 — The Reno report Weather forecastToday — High: 95°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 94°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. This house is wildThis extensively upgraded single-level home in Montreux Golf & Country Club pairs mountain charm with polished luxury. Wide-plank white oak floors, custom beam ceilings, a dramatic rock fireplace, and a Thermador chef’s kitchen set the tone, while the private forested lot, courtyard fire feature, and massive flex garage bring rare style and versatility.
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