Evans Avenue Bridge detour, inaugural Slim Chickens opening, old West road trip, 80s Night at Reno Public Market, and more. 
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: Reno drivers dodge new Evans Avenue Bridge detours, chicken fans queue at the city’s inaugural Slim Chickens, and UNR agronomists boast supercharged teff yields — catch up here.
State-level stories: venture capital giant reincorporates in Nevada, colossal lithium reserves unearthed, and a four day Old West road trip beckons — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Ford is recalling over 850,000 cars with fuel pump flaws, NASA’s probe delivered closest Sun shots, and BlackRock plans private investments in 401k portfolios — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Find a manufacturing job with Weber Metals
- Reserve 50-minute librarian assistance at Sparks Library
- Plan your estate at any life stage
- Celebrate community kindness with Daniel Tiger
- Celebrate Davis Creek Park’s post-fire revival
- Compare home equity loans for free
- Save $300 on Endurance auto repair coverage
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Beer: From barrel-aged beauties in Reno that make you slow down and savor, to crisp IPAs that high-five your taste buds on the way down. Check out our favorites here
Live Music: If you’re over Spotify playlists for folding laundry, check out these live music venues that deliver rowdy energy and remind you why you used to stay out past 10 pm
Home Care: Before rain starts pouring through the attic, save yourself a last-minute scramble searching “roofers near me.” We’ve rounded up trusted roofing pros to keep your home (and sanity) intact
Energy: If your energy bills are hitting harder than an afternoon shot of espresso, a few simple fixes like draft stoppers and LED swaps can actually shrink your monthly statements. Get more energy-saving hacks here
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
👗 Pay It Fashion Forward for Artown @ Reno Public Market | Wednesday (7/16) at 6:30pm – Swing by the Public Market for a $5 ticket into Reno’s most stylish charity bash, where you’ll ogle local designers during a runway preview, then bid big at silent and live auctions to snag handmade statement pieces. Charitable glitz, wit, killer accessories, and bragging rights.
🎻 Artown Cultural Connections: Orchestra Gold @ Rancho San Rafael | Wednesday (7/16) at 7:30pm – Whether you’re over the same old cover bands or just crave something fresh, this Malian collective led by Mariam Diakite delivers hypnotic Bambara vocals, funky brass bursts, and cosmic guitar licks. It’s dance-inducing, spiritually uplifting, and a lot cheaper than therapy.
🖌️ Brush & Brews Throwdown @ The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery | Thursday (7/17) at 6:00pm – Grab a brew and stake a spot at The Depot to watch a dozen Reno artists duke it out in three 20-minute, paint-fueled rounds with surprise themes. Sip local suds, vote, and bask in the glory of hometown talent, because your couch can wait.
🕺 80s Night @ Reno Public Market | Friday (7/18) at 7:00pm – Think your synth-pop mojo is still sharp? Head to Reno Public Market for an 80s Night with New Wave Crave, belting out all the Madonna, B-52’s, Cyndi Lauper, and Cure bangers, while pinball machines, retro art, and a DeLorean set the scene.
📺 La Dulce Vida: Una Telenovela Improvisada @ Reno Improv | Friday (7/18) at 8:00pm – Think you know drama? Head to Reno Improv for La Dulce Vida, an improvised telenovela in Spanish where siblings spill secrets, lovers swoon, and boardroom coups happen on the fly. Ten bucks gets you front-row amusement, zero reruns guaranteed.
🩰 Vortex @ Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater | Friday (7/18) at 8:30pm – Nothing beats taking your picnic blanket to amphitheater lawn then watching ballerinas fly into grand jetés to guitar solos. The ballet crew has dumped Tchaikovsky and amped up the attitude with scaffold sets and rock beats, and hey, it’s part of Artown, and free.
This weekend
🍲 Taste then Craft @ Wyld Market Collective | Saturday (7/19) at 5:00pm – Want dinner followed by a side of creativity this Saturday? Hit La Condesa for their fusion feast, then waltz next door to Wyld Market Collective for a cocktail and a DIY kit in fiber art, watercolor, or clay. Flash your receipt for 20 percent off.
🎸 Artown: SheRock Live@ Reno Public Market | Saturday (7/19) at 8:00pm – Get ready to relive the 80s with an all-star, all-female band channeling Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks, and the rest of your rock icons. Think big hair, bigger riffs, and enough audience singalongs to distract your neighbor. Costumes encouraged, dignity optional.
✨ Magique @ Nugget Casino Resort | Saturday (7/19) at 8:00pm – Tick off another local must-have by heading to the Nugget’s Celebrity Showroom for Magique, where mid-century glamour flirts with modern Reno grit in a Vegas-quality magic revue. Over 20 grand illusions, handmade costumes, and cheeky comedy. It’s the perfect excuse to ditch your dinner-and-movie rut.
🎹 David Foster & Chris Botti @ Grand Sierra Resort | Sunday (7/20) at 8:00pm – An evening at the Grand Theatre means trading your usual bar playlist for 16 Grammys worth of polished Celine tunes from that friend who wrote them, then leaning into Chris Botti’s velvety trumpet. Classy fireworks without the bottle rocket smell.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/16 Aaron Goodvin and more @ Village at Rancharrah – 5:30 pm
- 7/16 Michael Furlong @ Boomtown Casino – 6 pm
- 7/16 Josh Rosenblum @ Terrace Lounge – 6 pm
- 7/16 60 Juno and more @ The Holland Project – 7 pm
- 7/17 Reno Phil: Discover Music Concert @ North Valleys Library – 4 pm
- 7/17 Paige and the Overtones @ Terrace Lounge – 7 pm
- 7/18 The Starliters @ Boomtown Casino – 5 pm
- 7/18 Scowl and more @ Cypress – 7 pm
- 7/18 Alison Krauss and more @ Grand Sierra – 7:30 pm
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