Live music in Washoe County, NV

The Cellar Stage presents a night of alternative hard rock headlined by Las Vegas band Crashing Wayward. The group came together after a previous project ended as the pandemic began, building on early demos and a shared focus on emotionally driven rock. Their work has involved producers Mike Gillies and Shawn McGhee, and they first signed with Ron Keel’s RFK Media before partnering with Golden Robot Records. The debut album Listen! arrived in June 2023, following the single “Breathe,” which reached number 1 on multiple rock radio stations across the United States and Canada. Local support comes from Reno’s Dirt City, an independent desert rock and alt punk outfit, with Dynamite Kink opening. Dynamite Kink is a new Reno punk rock group formed in mid 2026 that includes members of Action Bastard. Admission is $15.

A salsa night at Cypress Reno, organized by Tiempo Latino Dance Company, features a beginner-friendly lesson to build confidence, followed by social dancing with a DJ mixing salsa, bachata, and other Latin rhythms. Dancers of every level are welcome. Attendees may arrive solo, with a partner, or ready to meet new people, and can expect an intimate, high-energy atmosphere and a lively floor.

Club Underground hosts a live concert headlined by Last Dinosaurs with special guests Golf Alpha Bravo and Bahena. The performance takes place at Club Underground in Reno and welcomes attendees of all ages. The event is presented by Club Underground, with involvement from 30 Silver Media, a Reno-based small business.

Enjoy a night of live music at The Alpine with a lineup that includes INNERSTATE, Next Question, Honeyplant, and The Zines. This event welcomes all ages. Presale ticket holders receive 20 percent off food at the venue on the day of the show.

At Reno Public Market in Reno, Vitality Unlimited presents the second annual lip sync celebration benefiting behavioral health services across Northern Nevada. While the singing is mimed, the community impact is genuine. Expect a lively competition as performers channel music legends with choreography, costumes, props, backup dancers, and plenty of creative flair. The lineup features local celebrities and community leaders, with a limited number of public contestant spots originally available. Contestant applications are now closed. Audience members will be able to support their favorites by donating, and those contributions help determine the winner while raising funds for mental health and substance use treatment services. Sponsorship opportunities are offered, including recognition, VIP touches, marketing exposure, and unique ways to engage throughout the evening. Tickets include General Admission and the Fan Club VIP Legends Pass, with VIP providing premium reserved seating and an exclusive commemorative cup. All proceeds benefit Vitality Unlimited, supporting mental health care, substance use treatment, recovery services, crisis response, housing assistance, and other essential behavioral health programs for individuals and families across Northern Nevada. Additional updates, including contestant announcements and voting details, will be shared by the organizers.

A Halloween party at Need 2 Speed in Reno highlights theme bars, arcades, and a racetrack backdrop. Costumes are welcome for those pregaming the Halloween Crawl, and the party features live music from Social Raven.

At the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, the Reno Phil launches its 58th season with a Classix program that brims with rhythmic spark and expressive sweep. Juan Pablo Contreras’s Mariachitlán sets the tone with music that strides forward with confidence, its lively pulse and vibrant character bringing the hall to life. Pianist Jon Nakamatsu returns to tackle Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, a pinnacle of the piano repertoire known for its vast scope and daunting technical demands. At its New York City premiere, a critic noted that the work’s length and difficulty reserve it for pianists of exceptional skill, and here the exchange between soloist and orchestra takes center stage as Nakamatsu delivers command and intensity. The program also features Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2, a work that balances Classical clarity with a burgeoning Romantic spirit. Its radiant surface rides atop a restless undercurrent, pointing toward the bold symphonic path Beethoven would soon chart. Tickets are currently available through a Classix season subscription, with single tickets and 3-concert flex packages to follow.

Water for Elephants brings Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel to the Broadway stage as a vivid, spectacle-filled musical with a heartfelt core. The story follows a young man who, after a profound loss, leaps onto a moving train, finds himself with a traveling circus, and discovers home, purpose, and love. Told through the perspective of his older self, the tale emphasizes how choosing the ride can spark a fresh start at any age. Helmed by Tony Award–nominated director Jessica Stone, with a book by three-time Tony Award nominee Rick Elice and music by PigPen Theatre Co., the production highlights inventive staging and rich storytelling. Critics have praised its imagination and emotional power, with outlets including The New York Times, Time Out New York, Variety, and Theatermania noting its standout craft and impact. Performance details may change, some fees may be nonrefundable, and ticket policies are set by the theater and can be updated.

Turned Up Tuesdays brings karaoke to Reno Public Market with R&B Productions. Guests take the stage with crisp sound, enjoy drinks from the Honey Bar, and explore global bites from RPM. It offers a lively, music-filled evening.