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Upcoming arts events around Reno.

Monday, October 19

Up for Interpretation, Teen Art Challenge

Mon, Oct 19 · Teen Zone, South Valleys Library

Every week in October, there will be a new series of still life items set up for artists to practice drawing in the Teen Zone.

Free ✓ 2 sources

Tuesday, October 20

Up for Interpretation, Teen Art Challenge

Tue, Oct 20 · Teen Zone, South Valleys Library

Every week in October, there will be a new series of still life items set up for artists to practice drawing in the Teen Zone.

Free ✓ 2 sources

TeenTober Tuesdays: DIY Tarot Cards & Tangerines

Tue, Oct 20 · 3 PM–4 PM · The Loft, Downtown Reno Library

Celebrate TeenTober at Downtown Reno Library with treats and activities every Tuesday at 3 pm in October!

Free ✓ 2 sources

Yarn Crew-Knitting & Crochet

Tue, Oct 20 · 3:30 PM–5 PM · South Valleys Library

All skill levels and yarn crafts are welcome. Bring your project to our “sit and knit.” Volunteers Jackie and Peggy will help you get started.

Free ✓ 2 sources

Crafternoon: Papel Picado

Tue, Oct 20 · 3:30 PM–5:30 PM · North Valleys Library

Join us every other Tuesday for a fun, drop-in Crafternoon. The library provides all required materials, and no registration is necessary.

Free ✓ 2 sources

Wednesday, October 21

UNLV Exchange Show: Death to Decorum

Wed, Oct 21 · 12 PM–4 PM · Student Galleries South

We are excited to welcome the UNLV Exchange Show to UNR. Every two years, the University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas continue our exchange by hosting one another for a student exhibition.

Price: see link

Mini Maker Wednesday

Wed, Oct 21 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM · Verdi Community Library & Nature Center

Free

Thursday, October 22

Yarn Connection

Thu, Oct 22 · 2 PM–4 PM · Multipurpose Room, Spanish Springs Library

Free

Making Stories

Thu, Oct 22 · 3:30 PM–5:30 PM · North Valleys Library

Join a club to write, illustrate, make, and tell your own stories.

Free

Crafternoon: Pumpkin Decorating

Thu, Oct 22 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Young People's Library, Sparks Library

Join us every other Thursday for a fun-filled Crafternoon. The library will provide all required materials.

Free

Try It Thursday

Thu, Oct 22 · 4 PM–5 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Friday, October 23

In the Winds of time: The art of Persian Santour

Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30 PM–7 PM · Wells Fargo Auditorium, 124

In this program, Hamid Taghavi invites listeners on a musical journey through the rich traditions of Persian classical music, interpreted through his distinctive voice on the santur, a hammered dulcimer central to…

Price: see link

The Outsiders

Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM–8:30 PM · Church Fine Arts (CFA), Redfield Proscenium Theatre

Price: see link

Saturday, October 24

SaturYay!

Sat, Oct 24 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Make & Mingle for Adults

Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM–2:30 PM · Meeting Room, Sparks Library

Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month for fun crafts and great conversation.

Free

The Outsiders

Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM–8:30 PM · Church Fine Arts (CFA), Redfield Proscenium Theatre

Price: see link

Sunday, October 25

Sunday Funday

Sun, Oct 25 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

The Outsiders

Sun, Oct 25 · 1:30 PM–2:30 PM · Church Fine Arts (CFA), Redfield Proscenium Theatre

Price: see link

Monday, October 26

Sit and Stitch Fiber Arts Club

Mon, Oct 26 · 3 PM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

All skill level fiber artists are welcomed to work on projects (knitting, crochet, embroidery, needle felting, etc.) as we sit and stitch!

Free

Tuesday, October 27

Make & Mingle for Adults

Tue, Oct 27 · 4 PM–6 PM · Spanish Springs Library

Join us at the Spanish Springs Library on the 4th Tuesday of each month for fun crafts and great conversation.

Free

Hallowinds

Tue, Oct 27 · 7 PM–9 PM · Harlan O. & Barbara R. Hall Recital Hall

Join us for a festive evening of music, costumes, and Halloween spirit!

Price: see link

Wednesday, October 28

Mini Maker Wednesday

Wed, Oct 28 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM · Verdi Community Library & Nature Center

Free

Dia de Muertos: Sugar Skulls

Wed, Oct 28 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Duncan/Traner Community Library

Celebrate Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) by decorating your very own sugar skull to remember a departed loved one in this fun, colorful tradition.

Free

Creative Corner: Sugar Skulls

Wed, Oct 28 · 5 PM–6 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Join us for a colorful, craft for adults where we’ll decorate sugar skulls in celebration of Día de los Muertos, a joyful tradition honoring and remembering loved ones through art and storytelling.

Free

38th Annual Trick-or-Treat Parade

Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PM–7 PM · North Valleys Library

North Valleys Library will host the 38th Annual Trick-or-Treat Parade at North Hills Shopping Center.

Free

Thursday, October 29

Yarn Connection

Thu, Oct 29 · 2 PM–4 PM · Multipurpose Room, Spanish Springs Library

Free

Try It Thursday

Thu, Oct 29 · 4 PM–5 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Clothesline Fiber Reception

Thu, Oct 29 · 5 PM–7 PM · Student Galleries South

Displaying weaving, felting, quilting, sculpture, cyanotype, and more, Clothesline is an annual survey of artists using fiber throughout the Northern Nevada community.

Price: see link

Friday, October 30

Saturday, October 31

SaturYay!

Sat, Oct 31 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Thrifted Ghost Paintings

Sat, Oct 31 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · North Valleys Library

Come join us for a ghostly good time for those ages 18 and up as we add in ghosts, goblins, and so much more to thrifted paintings.

Free

Sunday, November 1

Sunday Funday

Sun, Nov 1 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Monday, November 2

Día de los Muertos: Calaveras

Mon, Nov 2 · 3 PM–4 PM · The Loft, Downtown Reno Library

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the library by creating your own colorful sugar skulls!

Free

Tuesday, November 3

Crafternoon: Diwali Glow Ball

Tue, Nov 3 · 3:30 PM–5:30 PM · North Valleys Library

Join us every other Tuesday for a fun, drop-in Crafternoon. The library provides all required materials, and no registration is necessary.

Free

Yarn Crew-Knitting & Crochet

Tue, Nov 3 · 3:30 PM–5 PM · South Valleys Library

All skill levels and yarn-crafts are welcome. Bring your project to our “sit and knit.” Volunteers Jackie and Peggy will help you get started.

Free

Wednesday, November 4

Mini Maker Wednesday

Wed, Nov 4 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM · Verdi Community Library & Nature Center

Free

Bejewel Your Own Book Craft Night

Wed, Nov 4 · 5 PM–6:30 PM · North Valleys Library

A special craft night in celebration of the newly released sixth book in the Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J.

Free

Thursday, November 5

Yarn Connection

Thu, Nov 5 · 2 PM–4 PM · Multipurpose Room, Spanish Springs Library

Free

Crafternoon -

Thu, Nov 5 · 3 PM–5 PM · Young People's Library, Downtown Reno Library

Join us for a craft activitiy! Please stay at home if you or any member of your family are sick.

Free

STEAM Thursday: Teaching Perspective in Art

Thu, Nov 5 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Young People's Library, Sparks Library

Come in every Thursday for a fun activity that combines creativity with science, technology, engineering, and math.

Free

Try It Thursday

Thu, Nov 5 · 4 PM–5 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Thursday Craft Studio

Thu, Nov 5 · 4 PM–5 PM · Paiute Room, Washoe Room , Spanish Springs Library

Free

Friday, November 6

OLLI Craft Fair

Fri, Nov 6 · 10 AM–2 PM · Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Shop handmade and support local creativity at the OLLI Fall Craft Fair!

Free

Make & Mingle for Adults

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM–12 PM · North Valleys Library

Join us on the first Friday of each month for fun crafts and great conversation.

Free

Visiting Artist Lecture: Rene Henery and Lawrence LaBianca

Fri, Nov 6 · 6 PM–7 PM · Schulich Lecture Hall (SLH), 1

Dr. Rene Henery and Lawrence LaBianca are currently Artists-in-Residence for the Art+Science Collaboration Project culminating in an exhibit in the Tahoe Gallery at UNR at Lake Tahoe campus opening on November 13.

Free

Saturday, November 7

SaturYay!

Sat, Nov 7 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Sunday, November 8

Sunday Funday

Sun, Nov 8 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Yarn Crew Knitting & Crochet

Sun, Nov 8 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · Courtside Room, South Valleys Library

All skill levels and yarn crafts are welcome. Bring your project to our “sit and knit.” Volunteers Jackie and Peggy will help you get started.

Free

Monday, November 9

Unwind With Art: Paint by Number

Mon, Nov 9 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Adult painting group focused on relaxation, creativity, and social connection in a calm and welcoming environment.

Free

STEAM

Mon, Nov 9 · 4 PM–5 PM · Paiute Room, Washoe Room , Spanish Springs Library

Join us for a fun monthly project in science, technology, engineering, art, or math.

Free

Tuesday, November 10

Visiting Artist Lecture: Rebecca Fortnum

Tue, Nov 10 · 6 PM–7 PM · Schulich Lecture Hall (SLH), 2

Rebecca Fortnum is an artist, writer and academic and is Professor of Fine Art at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London.

Price: see link

Voice Area Grade Level Recital: An Evening of French and German Art Song

Tue, Nov 10 · 7:30 PM–8:30 PM · University Foundation Arts (UFA), Hall Recital Hall

An exciting evening of art song put together by Dr. Katherine Parker highlighting German and French composers throughout history such as Ravel, Fauré, Schubert, and the Schumanns.

Price: see link

Wednesday, November 11

Thursday, November 12

Yarn Connection

Thu, Nov 12 · 2 PM–4 PM · Multipurpose Room, Spanish Springs Library

Free

Crafternoon: Autumnal Button Suncatchers

Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Young People's Library, Sparks Library

Join us every other Thursday for a fun-filled Crafternoon. The library will provide all required materials.

Free

Try It Thursday

Thu, Nov 12 · 4 PM–5 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Thursday Craft Studio

Thu, Nov 12 · 4 PM–5 PM · Paiute Room, Washoe Room , Spanish Springs Library

Free

Friday, November 13

Saturday, November 14

Sunday, November 15

Sunday Funday

Sun, Nov 15 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Monday, November 16

Tuesday, November 17

Crafternoon: Wax Resist Leaf Art

Tue, Nov 17 · 3:30 PM–5:30 PM · North Valleys Library

Join us every other Tuesday for a fun, drop-in Crafternoon. The library provides all required materials, and no registration is necessary.

Free

Yarn Crew-Knitting & Crochet

Tue, Nov 17 · 3:30 PM–5 PM · Courtside Room, South Valleys Library

All skill levels and yarn crafts are welcome. Bring your project to our “sit and knit.” Volunteers Jackie and Peggy will help you get started.

Free

Wednesday, November 18

Mini Maker Wednesday

Wed, Nov 18 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM · Verdi Community Library & Nature Center

Free

Thursday, November 19

Yarn Connection

Thu, Nov 19 · 2 PM–4 PM · Multipurpose Room, Spanish Springs Library

Free

Try It Thursday

Thu, Nov 19 · 4 PM–5 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Thursday Craft Studio

Thu, Nov 19 · 4 PM–5 PM · Paiute Room, Washoe Room , Spanish Springs Library

Free

Visiting Artist Lecture: Julia Oldham

Thu, Nov 19–20 · Schulich Lecture Hall (SLH), 2

Working in a range of digital media, Julia Oldham visualizes the uneasy collision of nature and technology in a fragile world.

Price: see link

Friday, November 20

Bad Art Night

Fri, Nov 20 · 3 PM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Be as outrageously creative in this craft program where participants use random art supplies to create delightfully bad artwork, encouraging creativity, laughter, and zero pressure to make anything “good.”

Free

Fandom Friday: Over the Garden Wall

Fri, Nov 20 · 3 PM–5 PM · North Valleys Library

Fandom Friday is a chance for teens to celebrate their special interests with other fans and find more of the stuff they love in the library!

Free

Saturday, November 21

Adult Maker Event: Holiday Gifts

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM · South Valleys Library

Make some fun holiday crafts to keep or to give as a gift. Registration is required.

Free

SaturYay!

Sat, Nov 21 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Artist's Reception: Beck Baumann

Sat, Nov 21 · 1 PM–2 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Join us for the opening reception of Shiny Happy Sequins, a glittering exhibition of wall sculptures by local Reno artist Beck Baumann.

Free

Sunday, November 22

Sunday Funday

Sun, Nov 22 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Monday, November 23

Sit and Stitch Fiber Arts Club

Mon, Nov 23 · 3 PM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

All skill level fiber artists are welcomed to work on projects (knitting, crochet, embroidery, needle felting, etc.) as we sit and stitch!

Free

Tuesday, November 24

STEAM: Create Your Own Flag

Tue, Nov 24 · 3:30 PM–5:30 PM · North Valleys Library

Join us every other Tuesday for an afternoon of drop-in STEAM activities.

Free

Make & Mingle for Adults

Tue, Nov 24 · 4 PM–6 PM · Spanish Springs Library

Join us at the Spanish Springs Library on the 4th Tuesday of each month for fun crafts and great conversation.

Free

Wednesday, November 25

Mini Maker Wednesday

Wed, Nov 25 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM · Verdi Community Library & Nature Center

Free

Saturday, November 28

SaturYay!

Sat, Nov 28 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Make & Mingle for Adults

Sat, Nov 28 · 1 PM–2:30 PM · Meeting Room, Sparks Library

Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month for fun crafts and great conversation.

Free

Sunday, November 29

Sunday Funday

Sun, Nov 29 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Monday, November 30

Tuesday, December 1

Yarn Crew-Knitting & Crochet

Tue, Dec 1 · 3:30 PM–5 PM · Courtside Room, South Valleys Library

All skill levels and yarn-crafts are welcome. Bring your project to our “sit and knit.” Volunteers Jackie and Peggy will help you get started.

Free

Wednesday, December 2

Mini Maker Wednesday

Wed, Dec 2 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM · Verdi Community Library & Nature Center

Free

Thursday, December 3

Yarn Connection

Thu, Dec 3 · 2 PM–4 PM · Multipurpose Room, Spanish Springs Library

Free

Crafternoon - Snowmen Fingerprint Craft

Thu, Dec 3 · 3 PM–5 PM · Young People's Library, Downtown Reno Library

Join us for a craft activity! Please stay at home if you or any member of your family are sick.

Free

Try It Thursday

Thu, Dec 3 · 4 PM–5 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Thursday Craft Studio

Thu, Dec 3 · 4 PM–5 PM · Paiute Room, Washoe Room , Spanish Springs Library

Free

Friday, December 4

Re-Writing in the Era of AI: Art Writing Symposium

Fri, Dec 4 · 10 AM–4 PM · Nevada Museum of Art

For decades, the adage “all good writing is re-writing” justified the practice of laboring over draft versions of research papers, articles, museum labels, curatorial essays, book manuscripts, and many other…

Price: see link

Saturday, December 5

SaturYay!

Sat, Dec 5 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Sunday, December 6

Sunday Funday

Sun, Dec 6 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Monday, December 7

Tuesday, December 8

Wednesday, December 9

Mini Maker Wednesday

Wed, Dec 9 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM · Verdi Community Library & Nature Center

Free

Crafternoon: Gingerbread House Workshop

Wed, Dec 9 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · South Valleys Library

Join the fun at either of our two sessions to make your own gingerbread house with graham crackers, frosting, and candy.

Free

Creative Corner

Wed, Dec 9 · 5 PM–6 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Unleash your inner artist at Creative Corner! This event is designed for all skill levels.

Free

Thursday, December 10

Yarn Connection

Thu, Dec 10 · 2 PM–4 PM · Multipurpose Room, Spanish Springs Library

Free

Try It Thursday

Thu, Dec 10 · 4 PM–5 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Friday, December 11

DIY Ornament Workshop

Fri, Dec 11 · 3 PM–4 PM · Young People's Library, Downtown Reno Library

Join us for a fun and creative DIY Ornament Workshop at the library!

Free

Saturday, December 12

Gingerbread House Workshop

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Sierra View Library

Make your own gingerbread house with graham crackers, frosting, and candy.

Free

Gingerbread House Workshop

Sat, Dec 12 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM · Sierra View Library

Make your own gingerbread house with graham crackers, frosting, and candy.

Free

Sunday, December 13

Sunday Funday

Sun, Dec 13 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Yarn Crew Knitting & Crochet

Sun, Dec 13 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · Courtside Room, South Valleys Library

All skill levels and yarn crafts are welcome. Bring your project to our “sit and knit.” Volunteers Jackie and Peggy will help you get started.

Free

Monday, December 14

Unwind With Art: Stencil Painting

Mon, Dec 14 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Adult painting group focused on relaxation, creativity, and social connection in a calm and welcoming environment.

Free

STEAM

Mon, Dec 14 · 4 PM–5 PM · Spanish Springs Library

Join us for a fun monthly project in science, technology, engineering, art, or math.

Free

Tuesday, December 15

Crafternoon: Sun Weaving for the Winter Solstice

Tue, Dec 15 · 3:30 PM–5:30 PM · North Valleys Library

Join us every other Tuesday for a fun, drop-in Crafternoon. The library provides all required materials, and no registration is necessary.

Free

Yarn Crew-Knitting & Crochet

Tue, Dec 15 · 3:30 PM–5 PM · Courtside Room, South Valleys Library

All skill levels and yarn crafts are welcome. Bring your project to our “sit and knit.” Volunteers Jackie and Peggy will help you get started.

Free

Wrapping Par-tea

Tue, Dec 15 · 4:30 PM–6 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Let us help with your wrapping this holiday season. Bring up to three gifts (no larger than a shoe box) and we will provide the rest.

Free

Wednesday, December 16

Mini Maker Wednesday

Wed, Dec 16 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM · Verdi Community Library & Nature Center

Free

Cricut Club: Holiday Ornaments

Wed, Dec 16 · 3 PM–6 PM · North Valleys Library

Use the Cricut Maker to make your own special holiday ornament!

Free

Thursday, December 17

Yarn Connection

Thu, Dec 17 · 2 PM–4 PM · Multipurpose Room, Spanish Springs Library

Free

STEAM - Snowstorm in a Jar

Thu, Dec 17 · 3 PM–4 PM · Young People's Library, Downtown Reno Library

Join us for a fun monthly project in science, technology, engineering, art or math.

Free

Try It Thursday

Thu, Dec 17 · 4 PM–5 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Free

Thursday Craft Studio

Thu, Dec 17 · 4 PM–5 PM · Paiute Room, Washoe Room , Spanish Springs Library

Free

Friday, December 18

Fandom Friday: Harry Potter

Fri, Dec 18 · 3 PM–5 PM · North Valleys Library

Fandom Friday is a chance for teens to celebrate their special interests with other fans and find more of the stuff they like in the library!

Free

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