MAY
26
The O'Neill Tahoe Cup Paddleboard & Stand Up Paddleboard Race
Donner Lake, West End Beach. 9 am. 5 mile paddleboard race. Proceeds benefit the Truckee High School Swim Team.
www.tahoepaddle.com or 530-386-1676
26
Outdoor Sport Rep's SaleRiver of Souls
Great deals on gear, footwear and clothing. Cross country skiing, hiking, backpacking, cycling. etc.
www.auburnskiclub.com
26
JJ Von Briesen Live at Sandy's Pub Deck
Sandy's Pub Deck, Saturday May 26. 6 - 9 pm. Enjoy live entertainment from JJ Von Briesen.
jjvonbriesen.com
26
River - Friendly Landscaping Workshop
Truckee Community Garden, Truckee River Regional Park. 9 am - 12 pm. Participants will learn methods to reduce soil erosion, conserve water, and incorporate these principles into their own yards as well. Register by May 23rd.
truckeeriverwc.org/events or 530-550-8760 ext:5
26-27
Truckee Home Building Show, Regional Green Building Symposium and Sierra Health
Truckee High School. Free parking. 10 am to 5 pm. $6 Includes meeting with construction professionals and suppliers. You will be assisted in discovering the latest technology for your home including green building!
www.truckeehomeshow.com or 530-587-3477
27
Tahoe Maritime Museum presents: "Tahoe Twenties"ls
Tahoe City. 10 - 5 pm.Exhibit will feature boats of the 1920's, was well as clothing, cars and the impact of the prohibition on Lake Tahoe businesses and the community. Museum open daily this summer, except Wednesdays.
30
Dishing with Stella Series: Salt of the Earth
Stellas, Cedar House Sport Hotel, Truckee. 6 - 7:30 pm. $25 Per person. Learn about all the types, usage and science of sea salt while sampling with Chef Jacob.
cedarhousesporthotel.com/eventscalendar or 530-582-5655
JUNE
1
Fishtank Ensemble - Gypsy Mixed with Contemporary Music
Friday, June 1st, 7 p.m. Mark Twain Cultural Center, Incline Village. For $15 enjoy the night dancing to the high- energy cross- pollinated gypsy and manouche jazz music of Fishtank.
www.artsfortheschools.org
1
First Friday
Historic Downtown Truckee. 5 - 8 pm. Participating downtown shops and restaurants will offer complimentary art, food, drinks, music and more. Participating shops and restaurants display First Friday Flags.
www.historictruckee.com
1
Lobster Night at Dragonfly
Dragonfly, Historic Downtown Truckee. Three course meal, $42, includes New England Clam Chowder, one and a half pound Maine Lobster with the fixings, followed by a fresh fruit sorbet. Lobster entree plate with all the fixings a la carte, $37. Reservations are required by Tuesday, May 29th, call (530) 587-0557.
dragonflycuisine.com or 530-587-0557
1-3
JoAnne's Stained Glass & Gallery Fusing Glass Workshop
15318 Glenshire Dr. Class Fee $275. Hands on class with personal attention to each student. Projects available to make are: jewelery, plates, lamps, wall pieces etc.
joannesstainedglass.com or 530-587-1280
2
Soroptimist Wine & Restaurant Faire Fundraiser
Coyote Moon Golf Course. 5 to 7:30 pm. The evening will include wine and beer tasting, culinary delights prepared by local restaurants and caterers, a live and silent auction, and live music. Purchase tickets in advance for $40 at Dickson Realty, Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce, Truckee Physical Therapy, or Mountain Home Center and will also be available at the door for $45. All proceeds benefit Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner. For more information, please contact Sandy Horn at 530-412-0449.
530-412-0449
2
Truckee Day: 9th Annual Town Street Clean Up & Community Block Party<
Truckee Day is a town-wide street clean up and civic-pride day. Plan to be part of the fun on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Check in stations will open at 8:00 AM – get there early to get your materials and your volunteer t-shirt. You'll be assigned a stretch of road to clean in your neighborhood. Children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult. Join your friends and neighbors at the Town-wide block party starting at 12 - 2:30 pm. at Truckee River Regional Park on Brockway Road.
TruckeeDay.org or 530-582-2909
2
Recycle Used Tires
Eastern Regional Landfill, Cabin Creek Road. 1st and 3rd Saturdays, through June 2012. 8 - 4 pm. Free. Bring as many as 9 tires per vehicle. Passenger car, SUV, and light tires only.
townoftruckee.com or 530-582-2909
2-3
Valhalla Renaissance Faire
Camp Richardson Historic Resort and Marina, South Lake Tahoe. $17/ adults, $12/ seniors, $7/ children. 10 -5 pm. Events include music, dancing, jesters, staged battles, archery tournaments, and merchants.
valhallafaire.com
3
America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Horizon Casino Resort. 6 am to 5 pm. $100. Boat Cruise/35-Mile Fun Ride, 72-mile ride around the Lake, and full 100-mile century are offered. This ride promotes Lake Tahoe Bikeway, the plan to build and interconnect bike lanes/trails around Lake Tahoe, and is the culmination of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's National Team In Training spring fund raising program.
www.bikethewest.com or 800-648-3322
3
Sierra Senior Services Pancake Breakfast
10040 Estates Drive, Truckee Donner Senior Apartments. $7 Adults, $3 Children under 12. Pancake breakfast sponsored by a local service club or other affiliated group. 8 - 11 am. Sponsored by the Truckee Fire Department.
www.ttseniorscouncil.org or 530-550-7600
6
Bingo with Squaw Valley Academy Kids
Community room at TDSA. 11 am.
sierraseniors.org or 530-550-7600
8
Truckee & Glenshire Elementary Schools Present: Lifes A Beach
Friday , 7- Midnight. $30 Advance, $35 at door. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dancing, live auction and raffle.
facebook.com/TruckeeSpringFever
9
Brew Fest
Truckee River Regional Park. 1 to 5 pm. $25 in advance, $30 at door. 21 and older, no pets. 20 Breweries. Brews, brats, silent auction, collector glass and live music. Fundraiser for youth programs and scholarships.
www.truckeeoptimist.com or 530-582-9062
9
Boreal Summer Shred
Boreal Mountain Resort. 9 - 2 pm. $25 or free with 2012-13 Boreal Season Pass. Public access to one of the only summer terrain parks in the country.
rideboreal.com
9
Woodward Tahoe Grand Opening
Woodward Tahoe, 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd. 12 - 5 pm. Grand opening celebration. Attendees include freeskier Tanner Hall, BMX rider Ryan Nyquist, skateboarder Curren Caples and snowboarder Chas Guldemond, who will be part of the pro demos, open skate sessions, events, music and more. Free to the public.
rideboreal.com
9-10
Over The Line Tournament
Plumas Sierra County Fairgrounds Grandstands. Quincy, CA. Over The Line is a great game related to baseball and softball. Registration is $50 per team which includes three t-shirts and live music on Saturday night. Tent camping is $25 per team, RV camping is $50 per RV.
www.plumas-sierracountyfair.net or 530-283-6272
9-10
Valhalla Renaisaance Faire
Camp Richardson Historic Resort and Marina, South Lake Tahoe. $17/ adults, $12/ seniors, $7/ children. 10 -5 pm. Events include music, dancing, jesters, staged battles, archery tournaments, and merchants.
valhallafaire.com
10
Girls on the Run 5k and 10k
Truckee River View Sports Park, 12200 Joerger Drive Truckee, CA. This event is open to the entire community - runners, walkers, kids and strollers are all welcome (please no dogs). Race day registration for 5k run is $15 for youth (5-18) and $30 for adults. 10k run registration is $20 for youth (13-18) and $40 for adults. Both races start at 10 am. Registration is available online at www.girlsontherunsierras.org/5k. Participation in the event supports a non-profit prevention program for girls 3rd -8th grade.
www.girlsontherunsierras.org or 530-567-2144
10
Duckee Derbeey
River Ranch, Truckee. Fundraiser for the Truckee/ Tahoe Humane Society.
www.hstt.org or 530-587-5948
14
Truckee Thursdays
Historic Downtown Truckee. 5 to 9 pm.Every Thursday through August 23. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, a beer garden, sidewalk sales, food vendors, children's activities and a certified organic Foothill Farmers' Market.
www.historictruckee.com
14-23
Reno Rodeo
Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV. Tickets starting at $14. Events include bareback, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, team roping, and bull racing.
renorodeo.com
15
Father's Day Lunch Special
Reservations required, please call (530)550-7600
sierraseniors.org or (530)550-7600
15-17
Trout Unlimited Youth Sierra Fishing Camp
UC Berkeley Sagehen Creek Field Station. Three day youth camp for 9 to 14 year olds introducing skills needed to fish high altitude coldwater streams.
530-587-7119
15-24
Adventure Sports Week
Various locations on North Lake Tahoe. 10 day event featuring human powered sports,music, film and fun for all. Activities include running, triathlon, mountain biking, clinics and much more.
adventuresportsweektahoe.com or 530-546-9109
16
Recycle Used Tires
Eastern Regional Landfill, Cabin Creek Road. 1st and 3rd Saturdays, through June 2012. 8 - 4 pm. Free. Bring as many as 9 tires per vehicle. Passenger car, SUV, and light tires only.
townoftruckee.com or 530-582-2909
17
Burton Creek Trail Run
Tahoe City, 9 am. A trail run featuring an awesome course, 5k-10k-1/2 marathon-marathon distances. A don't miss event. Part of Adventure Sports Week.
www.bigblueadventure.com
17
Truckee Father's Day RibFest & BBQ
Tri Counties Bank Plaza, 12047 Donner Pass Rd. Produced by the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Truckee - Tahoe, with all proceeds going to non-profit. Spend Father's Day Sunday enjoying an afternoon of Ribs, Rods and Rock n' Roll with music provided by The Deckheads and Phoenix bands. Signature Sponsor Morrison Sales Team and Citizens Bank Plaza. Key Sponsors Tri-Counties Bank, Sears Hometown Store. For more information email info@truckee.com.
www.truckeeribfest.com or 530-587-8808
18-19
Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival
Meeks Bay Resort, West Shore. A solstice celebration of human powered watercrafts, events include a paddle race through Emerald Bay, yoga, food, and workshops on the healing arts and environmental awareness. Paddle races start at 8 am on Saturday.
laketahoepaddlefestival.com
20
Summer Music Series
6:30 - 8 pm. Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater. Free music every Wednesday through mid - August.
www.tdrpd.com or 530-582-7720
21
Truckee Thursdays
Historic Downtown Truckee. 5 to 9 pm. Every Thursday through August 23. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, a beer garden, sidewalk sales,food vendors, children's activities and a certified organic Foothill Farmers' Market.
www.historictruckee.com
21
Western States Ultra Runners and Movie Premiere of Unbreakable
Olympic Village Lodge, Squaw Valley U.S.A. 6:30 - 9 pm. Two of the sports' most accomplished runners, Tim Twietmeyer and Andy Wilkins-Jones, accompany JB Benna, a Western States ultra runner and director of the movie Unbreakable in a discussion about the sport and mindset it takes to run this grueling 100 mile race. Tickets are $10 - $15.
www.squawvalleyinstitute.org or 530-581-4138
23
Big Blue Adventure Series: XTERRA Tahoe City off-road triathlon
Commons Beach in Tahoe City. 8 am. Register online. The swim occurs in Tahoe City. The bike course features single and double track. Race start and finish at Commons Beach on the shore of Lake Tahoe.
www.bigblueadventure.com or 530-546-1019
23-24
Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run
Starts at Squaw Valley - ends in Auburn, California, a total of 100 miles. One of the oldest ultra trail events in the world and one of the most challenging.
www.ws100.com or 916-387-8796
23-30
Poetry Workshop
Squaw Valley USA. When poets gather in a community to write new poems, each poet may well break through old habits and write something stronger and truer than before. Financial aid available. Submissions Deadline: April 2, 2012.
www.squawvalleywriters.org or 530-470-8440
24
Run To Squaw
Tahoe City and Squaw Valley, 8 am. Run along the scenic Truckee River Trail from Tahoe City to the center of The Village at Squaw.
www.bigblueadventure.com
24
Truckee Chili Cook-off
Truckee Regional Park. 11am to 5pm. Community fundraiser, chili tasting. $15 Adults/ $3 Kids. Proceeds benefit Truckee- North Tahoe programs. Sponsored by The Truckee Sunrise Rotary Club.
www.TruckeeChiliCookoff.org
24
Interact Club and Senior Trip
Dance performance at Inner Rhythms,call to make reservations.
sierraseniors.org or 530-550-7600
26
Dishing with Stella Series - Vinegar 101
Stella, Cedar House Sport Hotel, Truckee. 6 - 7:30 pm. $25 Per person. Learn about different types of vinegar and the science behind cooking with vinegar. Guests with take home, "Mother of Vinegar" the culture that allows you to make your own vinegar.
cedarhousesporthotel.com/eventscalendar or 530-582-5655
27
Summer Music Series
6:30 - 8 pm. Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater. Free music every Wednesday through August 22.
28
Truckee Thursdays
Historic Downtown Truckee. 5 to 9 pm. Every Thursday through August 23. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, a beer garden, sidewalk sales, food vendors, children's activities and a certified organic Foothill Farmers' Market.
www.historictruckee.com
30
Squaw Valley Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Squaw Valley USA. 11 am - 5 pm. Incredible paintings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, and other fine arts presented by California's finest professional artists. Brought to you by Pacific Fine Arts & Squaw Valley. www.pacificfinearts.com
www.squaw.com
30
River of Souls
Grand Ballroom, The Resort at Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley. Tickets are $18 - $26. Doors open at 6 pm. Premiere tribute band dedicated to preserving and performing music from songwriter Dan Fogelberg, while helping to keep awareness of prostate cancer research alive.
www.riverofsouls.net or 775-530-7266
30
Red, White and Tahoe Blue
June 30 - July 7. Incline Village and Crystal Bay celebrate the country's independence. Events include USAF Air National Guard Training Mission, parades, fireworks, concerts, veterans tribute, rubber ducky races, and food.
redwhitetahoeblue.org
JULY
1
Sierra Senior Services Pancake Breakfast
10040 Estates Drive, Truckee Donner Senior Apartments. $7 Adults, $3 Children under 12. Pancake breakfast sponsored by a local service club or other affiliated group. 8 - 11 am. Sponsored by the Soroptimists Club.
www.ttseniorscouncil.org or 530-550-7600
1-7
Red, White and Tahoe Blue
June 30 - July 7. Incline Village and Crystal Bay celebrate the country's independence. Events include USAF Air National Guard Training Mission, parades, fireworks, concerts, veterans tribute, rubber ducky races, and food.
redwhitetahoeblue.org
3
Tuesday Bluesday
Squaw Valley USA Village. Every Tuesday in July & August . 6 - 8:30 pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the events plaza stage. Lodging and cable car packages also offered at discounted rates.
www.squaw.com
4
Truckee 4th of July Parade
Donner Pass Road. 10 am. Old-fashioned hometown parade ending up in historic downtown Truckee.
www.truckee.com or 530-587-2757
4
Truckee 4th of July Fireworks
Donner Lake, West End Beach. Dusk.
www.tdrpd.com or 530-582-7720
4
Truckee Firecracker Mile
Downtown Truckee. One mile gradual fun run before the parade suitable for all ages starts at Tahoe Forest Hospital.
www.truckeefunrun.com or 530-426-3313
4
Summer Music Series
6:30 - 8 pm. Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater. Free music every Wednesday through August 22.
5
Truckee Thursdays
Historic Downtown Truckee. 5 to 9 pm. Every Thursday through August 23. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, a beer garden, sidewalk sales, food vendors, children's activities and a certified organic Foothill Farmers' Market.
www.historictruckee.com
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Free Outdoor Movies
The Village at Squaw Creek Events Plaza. Every Thursday starting July 5th - August 30th. 8:30pm - 10:00pm. Families and friends can snuggle up under the stars while enjoying new releases and family classics on the big screen. A different movie shows every Thursday, weather permitting. Blankets and warm clothes are recommended.
www.squawcreek.com/events or (530) 583 - 6300
5-8 High Sierra Music Festival
Plumas- Sierra County Fairgrounds, Quincy. Blues to bluegrass, rock to folk in the Sierra Nevada. $185/ four day ticket, $165/ three day.
highsierramusic.com
7 Truckee Tahoe Air Fair & Family Festiva
Truckee Tahoe Airport. 7 to 4 pm. Balloon Rally launch at 7 am. Aviation, food, and non- profit booths. Sponsored by the Truckee Tahoe Airport in conjunction with The KidZone Museum, Optimists Club of Truckee, Experimental Aircraft Association, Civil Air Patrol and Cadets as a fundraiser for area youth and children programs.
www.truckeetahoeairport.com or 530-587-4119
7 Soaring Kites and Music Festival
High Camp, Squaw Valley USA. 11 am. Kite flying demonstrations, kids kite building seminars, and general kite mania, featuring live music and entertainment.
www.squaw.com or 530-583-6985
7-14 Writers Workshops
Squaw Valley USA. This program offers a week of formal and informal workshops, seminars, panel discussions, craft talks, and staff readings. Participants will have several opportunities to have their work critiqued by the writers- teachers, editors and agents of the staff, in regular morning workshops, open workshops, and a one-on-one conference. Financial aid available. Submissions Due: April 2, 2012.
www.squawvalleywriters.org or 530-470-8440
7-14 Screenwriting Workshop
Squaw Valley USA. The Screenwriting Program focuses on individual attention and work -in-progress, by award - winning writers and writer/directors. Designed for both screenwriters and filmmakers, this unique program invites both narrative features and character-driven documentaries. Financial aid available. Submissions Deadline : April 2, 2012
www. squawvalleywriters.org
8 Truckee Running Festival
9 am. $15 - $65. Riverview Sports Park, Truckee, CA. 5K or 10K along the Legacy Trail or a 1/2 marathon featuring beautiful and scenic trails of Waddle Ranch. Short race/runs for kids. Fundraiser for the Truckee Trails Foundation.
www.bigblueadventure.com
10 Tuesday Bluesday
Squaw Valley USA Village. Every Tuesday in July & August . 6 - 8:30 pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the events plaza stage. Lodging and cable car packages also offered at discounted rates.
www.squaw.com
11 Summer Music Series
6:30 - 8 pm. Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater. Free music every Wednesday through August 22.
12 Truckee Thursdays
Historic Downtown Truckee. 5 to 9 pm.Every Thursday through August 23. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, a beer garden, sidewalk sales, food vendors, children's activities and a certified organic Foothill Farmers' Market.
www.historictruckee.com
12-15 ARTour
North Tahoe and Truckee. Local artists open their studios to the public, featuring watercolors, glass, jewelry, and pastels
northathoearts.com
13-30 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe. Traditional Shakespeare with one of the Bard's greatest comedies, Twelfth Night in a spectacular setting under the stars.
www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or 775 832-1616
14 Jam from the Dam Paddleboard Race
12-15 ARTour
Tahoe City, Commons Beach. 9 am. 6 mile race.
www.tahoecup.org
14-15 Relay For Life
9 am to 9 am. Truckee High School, Donner Pass Road. 24 hour American Cancer Society's community walk and camp-out to celebrate cancer survivors, remember lives lost to cancer and Fight Back against cancer! Entertainment, live music, food.
www.relayforlife.org/truckeeca or 530-320-6982
14-15 Art, Wine & Music Festival
Squaw Valley USA Village. 11 to 5 pm both days. Fine artists, craft makers, performers and musicians. The event features two performance stages, restaurants, shops, and a cobblestone village lined with fine art booths and exhibits. Wine tasting from 2 - 5 pm is $25 per person/per day.
www.squaw.com
15 Donner Lake Triathlon
Donner Lake. Swim, bike, and run.
www.donnerlaketri.com or 530-546-1019
16-30 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe. Traditional Shakespeare with one of the Bard's greatest comedies, Twelfth Night in a spectacular setting under the stars.
www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or 775- 832-1616
17 Tuesday Bluesday
Squaw Valley USA Village. Every Tuesday in July & August . 6 - 8:30 pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the events plaza stage. Lodging and cable car packages also offered at discounted rates.
www.squaw.com
18 Summer Music Series
6:30 - 8 pm. Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater. Free music every Wednesday through August 22.
19 Truckee Thursdays
Historic Downtown Truckee. 5 to 9 pm. Every Thursday through August 23. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, a beer garden, sidewalk sales, children's activities and a certified organic Foothill Farmers' Market.
www.historictruckee.com
20-22 Truckee Antiques Show
Truckee High School, $5. 10 - 5 pm. American art pottery, sterling silver, estate and costume jewelry, American folk art, paper collectibles (including prints, maps, magazines and books) as well as slot machines and gambling related items. Benefits Truckee High Boosters Club.
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Coldstream Pond, behind Donner State Park. 9 to 1 pm. Kids under 12. Sign up at Mountain Hardware. Food and Drinks available.
www.truckeerotary.org or 530-550-1522
21-22 Truckee Championship Pro Rodeo
McIver Arena, Brockway Road.
truckeerodeo.org or 208-735-0462
21-22 Wild Wild West Weekend
High Camp Corral, Squaw Valley. Western-style fun including live music both days by Forget the Roses. All activities take place at High Camp and pony rides for children, petting zoo, music are all FREE with an Aerial Tram ticket.
squaw.com
21-30 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe. Traditional Shakespeare with one of the Bard's greatest comedies, Twelfth Night in a spectacular setting under the stars.
www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or 775- 832-1616
24 Tuesday Bluesday
Squaw Valley USA Village. Every Tuesday in July & August . 6 - 8:30 pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the events plaza stage. Lodging and cable car packages also offered at discounted rates.
www.squaw.com
25 Summer Music Series
6:30 - 8 pm. Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater. Free music every Wednesday through August 22.
26 Truckee Thursdays
Historic Downtown Truckee. Every Thursday through August 23. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, a beer garden, sidewalk sales, food vendors, children's activities and a certified organic Foothill Farmers' Market.
www.historictruckee.com
26-29 Wanderlust
Squaw Valley USA. Enjoy yoga, meditation, and music by Ziggy Marley,Shpongle, Beats Antique and many more.
squawwanderlustfestival.com
28 The Lake of the Sky Garden Tour
North Shore. $25 Per Person, sales starting June. Proceeds go to Scholarships for local students going into a horticulture, environmental profession. Grants are also given to community based organizations for landscape in the Truckee/ Tahoe area.
530-583-4066
28-29 Historic Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Festival
Bridge Street at Donner Pass Road. 10 - 5 pm. Original work of more than 50 artists and crafters.
www.pacificfinearts.com or 209-267-4394
31 Tuesday Bluesday
Squaw Valley USA Village. Every Tuesday in July & August . 6 - 8:30 pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the events plaza stage. Lodging and cable car packages also offered at discounted rates.
www.squaw.com
31 Lake Tahoe Summerfest Concert Series
July 31 - August 19. Sierra Nevada College, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, Nevada. A variety of classical music concerts performed at the very highest level with instrumentalists from the New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony and other exceptional orchestras throughout the nation.
tahoesummerfest.org or 775-298-0245
AUGUST
1
Summer Music Series
6:30 - 8 pm. Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater. Free music every Wednesday through August 22.
1-19 Lake Tahoe Summerfest Concert Series
July 31 - August 19. Sierra Nevada College, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, Nevada. A variety of classical music concerts performed at the very highest level with instrumentalists from the New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony and other exceptional orchestras throughout the nation.
tahoesummerfest.org or 775-298-0245
1-26 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe. Traditional Shakespeare with one of the Bard's greatest comedies, Twelfth Night in a spectacular setting under the stars.
www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or (775) 832-1616
2 Truckee Thursdays
Historic Downtown Truckee. Every Thursday through August 23. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, a beer garden, sidewalk sales, food vendors, children's activities and a certified organic Foothill Farmers' Market.
www.historictruckee.com
3-5 Hot August Nights
Downtown Reno, NV. Enjoy food, music, shops and hot rods.
www.hotaugustnights.net
4 Lake Tahoe 36-Hour Adventure Race
Teams kayak, mountain bike, trek, trail run and navigate during this 36-hour adventure.
www.bigblueadventure.com or 530-546-1019
4 Annual Squaw Mountain Run
Squaw Valley, USA. 9 am. $35. 3.6 mile mountain run to High Camp, awards, raffle, music, light refreshments & beer. 20% of funds raised go to Tahoe Forest Cancer Center.
www.squawmountainrun.com
4 Donner Lake Open Water Swim
West End Beach, Donner Lake, 15888 South Shore Drive Truckee, CA. 8:15 am. 2.7 Mile open water swim. Must show proof of current United States Master Swimming (USMS) membership to participate.
www.active.com or 530-582-7720
4 Tevis Cup Horse Race
Western States Trail Foundation Tevis Cup, Squaw Valley USA to Auburn, CA. 100-Mile-One Day Equestrian Trail ride.
www.teviscup.org or 530-823-7901
4-18 TRTA Annual Thru Hike
Tahoe Rim Trail. Participants circle the 165 mile rim of the Tahoe Basin on a 15 day hike. $1350 program fee includes back - up gear, guides, breakfast and dinner, permits and countless other supplies.
www.tahoerimtrail.org or 775-298-0231
5 Sierra Senior Services Pancake Breakfast
10040 Estates Drive, Truckee Donner Senior Apartments. $7 Adults, $3 Children under 12. Pancake breakfast sponsored by a local service club or other affiliated group. 8 - 11 am. Sponsored by Lahontan Community Association.
www.ttseniorscouncil.org or 530-550-7600
5 Martis Camp Home Tour
Martis Camp. 10 - 4 pm. $40 in advance, $45 day of. View a group of distinct homes. Discover many of the latest trends and creative ideas in luxury home building. Benefiting the Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation.
www.exined.org or 530-550-7984
7 Tuesday Bluesday
Squaw Valley USA Village. Every Tuesday in July & August . 6 - 8:30 pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the events plaza stage. Lodging and cable car packages also offered at discounted rates.
www.squaw.com
8 Summer Music Series
6:30 - 8 pm. Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater. Free music every Wednesday through August 22.
8-12 Nevada County Fair
Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley. 10 am to 11 pm. $9.
www.nevadacountyfair.com or 530-273-6217
9 Truckee Thursdays
Old Downtown Truckee. 5 to 9 pm.Every Thursday through August 23. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, a beer garden, sidewalk sales, food vendors, children's activities and a certified organic Foothill Farmers' Market.
www.historictruckee.com
11-12 Brews, Jazz, & Funk Fest
Squaw Valley USA. 2 - 8 pm both days. Great selection of beer for guests to sample and incredible line- up of music. Benefiting the Humane Society of Truckee/Tahoe.
www.squaw.com
14 Tuesday Bluesday
Squaw Valley USA Village. Every Tuesday in July & August . 6 - 8:30 pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the events plaza stage. Lodging and cable car packages also offered at discounted rates.
www.squaw.com
15 Summer Music Series
6:30 - 8 pm. Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater. Free music every Wednesday through August 22.
15-26 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe. Traditional Shakespeare with one of the Bard's greatest comedies, Twelfth Night in a spectacular setting under the stars.
www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or (775) 832-1616
16 Tahoe Fall Classic Paddleboard Race
South Lake Tahoe, Camp Richardson. 8 am. 22 mile race ending in Kings Beach.
www.tahoecup.org
16 Tuesday Bluesday
Old Downtown Truckee. 5 to 9 pm. Every Thursday through August 23. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, a beer garden, sidewalk sales, food vendors, children's activities and a certified organic Foothill Farmers' Market.
www.historictruckee.com
18-19 Lake Tahoe Summerfest Concert Series
July 31 - August 19. Sierra Nevada College, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, Nevada. A variety of classical music concerts performed at the very highest level with instrumentalists from the New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony and other exceptional orchestras throughout the nation.
tahoesummerfest.org or 775-298-0245
22 Summer Music Series
6:30 - 8 pm. Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater. Free music every Wednesday through August 22.
23 Truckee Thursdays
Historic Downtown Truckee. 5 to 9 pm. Every Thursday through August 23. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, a beer garden, sidewalk sales, children's activities and a certified organic Foothill Farmers' Market.
www.historictruckee.com
25-26 Peaks & Paws
Squaw Valley USA. 2 - 8 pm Both days. Treat your dog to the best weekend featuring live music and on- mountain fun- all benefiting the Truckee- Tahoe Humane Society!
www.squaw.com
25-26 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe. Traditional Shakespeare with one of the Bard's greatest comedies, Twelfth Night in a spectacular setting under the stars.
www.laketahoeshakespeare.com or (775) 832-1616
28 Tuesday Bluesday
Squaw Valley USA Village. Every Tuesday in July & August . 6 - 8:30 pm. Catch a FREE blues concert on the events plaza stage. Lodging and cable car packages also offered at discounted rates.
www.squaw.com
30-31 Chalk Day
Village at Northstar California. 8 am – 10 pm. Chalk Tahoe is a free community event that attracts artists from all over California to transform the cobblestone pathways in the Village into beautiful and vibrant large-scale works of art!
northstarattahoe.com
THE CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED WHEN MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE
