No shortage of Things 2 Do this weekend. You'll find Greek Food and fun at the Reno Greek Festival. You can check out Fencing with the Silver Blades and help raise money for local art programs at the Nevada Museum of Art. Don't forget the Reno Gay Pride Festival at Wingfield park. Enjoy!
Friday 8/17
Boatworks Marina Green Fine Arts Festival 10 am
Set on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe City Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will give visitors a special opportunity to meet with more than 45 artisans and craftspeople showcasing a wide variety of arts and crafts including photography, oil paintings, ceramic vessels, jewelry and much more.
Providing a unique venue for patrons to view original handmade creations while enjoying the outdoors, this free event take places over two weekends, Aug. 17-19 and Aug. 24-26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at the Boatworks Marina Green in Tahoe City, an open grassy area overlooking Lake Tahoe between the Boatworks Mall and the Tahoe City Marina.
www.pacificfinearts.com
Close Encounter wildlife Ed-Venture at the Discovery Museum
The Discovery is playing host to some very interesting guests! Close Encounters Wildlife Ed-Venture is bringing their animal friends for an up-close interaction that is certain to ignite a passion for animals and their habitats.
www.nvdm.org
Street Food Idlewild Park 5 PM
Come discover a sport that is fun, fast, and furious, the physical chess of the sports world.
One of only five sports to be in every modern Olympic games, fencing combines athleticism with elegance in a European Martial Art. Come learn about the three different styles, see demonstrations, and talk to local fencers. Fencing is a family sport that welcomes men and women, ages 7 to 97 from all backgrounds.
renostreetfood.com
A Taste For Culture NMA 6-9 PM
Meet up with friends to enjoy great food and drink while helping support the Museum's education and exhibition programs.
The hottest art party in town featuring California regional wineries and food pairings, live music, a wine and culinary-themed Marketplace, and a silent auction of wines and gifts from highlighted regions.
Museum members can purchase blocks of 6 tickets or more for $60/ticket. Call 775.329.3333 or visit the Museum to purchase.
All "A Taste for Art" proceeds provide art education and exhibition programming for more than 100,000 school children and Museum guests each year.
www.nevadaart.org…
Silver Blades Fencing Open House 5-8 PM
Come discover a sport that is fun, fast, and furious, the physical chess of the sports world.
One of only five sports to be in every modern Olympic games, fencing combines athleticism with elegance in a European Martial Art. Come learn about the three different styles, see demonstrations, and talk to local fencers. Fencing is a family sport that welcomes men and women, ages
www.renosilverblades.org
Saturday 8/18
Hidden Valley Community Garage Sale
This is the 22nd year families have gotten together in the Hidden Valley Community to help clean out their garages and to help others. More than 200 families will take part this year….don't be late. Garage doors open a 8 am Saturday. A portion of the proceeds go to a collection of non-profits
www.hiddenvalleygaragesale.com
Reno Greek Festival: Cultural fun and food galore at Saint Anthony's Greek Orthodox Church on Lakeside Drive. It's more than baklava! Friday it runs until 10 at night…Saturday from 3011. Whoop!
www.renogreekfest.com
Bower's Mansion Bluegrass Festival
27th Annual Bluegrass Festival. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association. Bands, vendors, raffle for custom handmade guitar and mandolin. Only $15 for this all day event. Also camping at Davis Creek Fri-Sun. Free concert at Davis Creek Friday night.
www.bowersbluegrassfestival.org
Kids in the Kitchen at the Discovery Museum 1-3pm
Join celebrity chef Jennifer Bushman for this exciting program that empowers youth to learn the preparation of healthy meals and educates them and their parents regarding nutrition and healthy choices.
Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: Free with museum admission
Ages: Recommended for ages 6 and up
www.nvdm.org
Sunday 8/19
Sierra Watercolor Society "power of Plants" at May Museum
This exhibit of original watercolor paintings by local artists is free & open to the public. Vote for your favorite painting!
www.sierrawatercolorsociety.com
Ark at Dark 7-10 PM
Creatures of the night are the focus this Sunday the Animal Ark north of Reno. Bring along a family picnic and a flashlight. The tours start at 7:30
www.animalark.org
Reno Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering Hawkins Amphitheater
www.renocowboypoetry.org…
