The Guide

Artown, a month-long summer arts festival in Reno, features nearly 500 events produced by more than 100 organizations and businesses at over 130 locations city and countywide.

Our anchor events continue to be expressions of regional, national, and international artistic excellence. Most events are free or low-cost.

For schedule information: artown.org

Emily Moores is a visual artist whose hand-cut and ornately layered works range from intimate wall pieces to large-scale installations that invite the playful engagement of the body as essential to understanding and experiencing space.

Speaking of her work, Moores says that she transforms a physical space or surface of a paper into a whimsical environment using colorful patterns, textures, and ornamentation. The inspiration for intricate patterns and design elements comes from everyday objects, like wallpaper, decorative china, and playgrounds. With over-stimulation from screens and a fast-paced accomplishment culture, the physical nature of textures and patterns can bring viewers into the physical reality.

Runs July 2 through September 26.
Gallery Talk and Opening Reception: July 2

North Las Vegas Campus Fine Arts Gallery

Celebrate the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum's 35th birthday exploring The Science of Magic. Enjoy hands-on STEAM activities, interactive experiences, community partners, and magical surprises throughout the museum. This family-friendly event explores the connection between science, creativity, and wonder while celebrating 35 years of inspiring curiosity in Southern Nevada.

Half-price admission available all day.

The National Atomic Testing Museum invites the public to its next “Atomic Stories” event, exploring the legacy of the USS Nevada battleship. The “Atomic Stories” series is designed to bring history to life through expert perspectives, archival materials, and engaging discussions connecting past events to present-day conversations.

Includes a presentation by museum docent and former Nevada Test Site worker Marcus Brown. The program will explore the remarkable legacy of the USS Nevada, which was launched on July 11, 1914, as the namesake of a groundbreaking new class of U.S. battleships. Attendees will learn how the 27,500-ton vessel became the only battleship to get underway following the attack on Pearl Harbor, fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific, served with distinction in both World Wars, earned seven battle stars, and ultimately survived the Operation Crossroads nuclear tests as a target after the war. Following the presentation, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A.

Saturday, July 11 at 12 p.m

Join us for Second Saturday Open Arts & Crafts Studio at Slonina ARTSpace! Bring your own creative project and spend the afternoon making art alongside fellow artists and makers in a welcoming, working studio environment. Whether you paint, draw, sculpt, write, crochet, craft, or simply want creative company, all skill levels are welcome. Table space is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and easels are available upon request. Explore the gallery, meet local creatives, and enjoy an inspiring afternoon of art and community. A free, all-ages event; children are welcome with adult supervision.

The second Saturday of every month, 12-6pm.

The string ensemble Desert Opus explores a pivotal moment in Russian musical history, tracing the artistic journey from the lush lyricism of Alexander Borodin to the emerging modern voice of Dmitri Shostakovich.

The program features Shostakovich's Waltz No. 2 arranged for a string quartet, Borodin's deeply expressive String Quartet No. 2, and Shostakovich's youthful String Quartet No. 1. Together, these works reveal the evolution of a musical tradition shaped by both romantic ideals and a rapidly changing world.

During the recital, musicologist Heather Buffington Anderson will provide engaging commentary and historical insight, illuminating the cultural currents, artistic innovations, and human stories behind these extraordinary works.

Tickets must be purchased online.

If you’re looking for a stage production that’s even more reflective of the current times, A Public Fit has you covered with What the Constitution Means to Me, an exploration of the widely interpreted U.S. document through the lens of a former high school debater. Too soon, you say? Then note that Heidi Schreck’s historically sweeping play takes the edge off a touchy subject with humor and heart.

Clark County Library – Friday, July 3 at 7 p.m.
Windmill Library – Saturday, July 11 at 2 p.m.

Fast-paced, irreverent, Wild West rock musical on the founding of the Democratic Party. Concerning controversial President Andrew Jackson, the Trail of Tears, and the complicated adolescence of America during the early 19th Century. It also asks the question: is wanting to have a beer with someone reason enough to elect him? What if he's really, really hot?

Book by Alex Timbers / Music & Lyrics by Michael Friedman
Directed by Troy Heard

LIMITED RUN: Through July 14
Thursday, Fridays, and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Sundays at 5 p.m.
Saturday Matinees at 2 p.m. on July 11

Las Vegas Little Theatre is proud to present Come From Away, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical by David Hein and Irene Sankoff in our air-conditioned Mainstage.

In the days following September 11, 2001, 7,000 airline passengers found themselves unexpectedly stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. What began as a moment of uncertainty became an extraordinary story of compassion, friendship, and humanity. Featuring a spirited Celtic-inspired score and a fast-paced, heartfelt story, Come From Away reminds us that even in challenging times, people can come together in remarkable ways. Live band on stage.

Friday: July 10, 17 & 24 at 7:00 PM
Saturday: July 11, 18 & 25 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday: July 12, 19 & 26 at 2:00 PM

Fast-paced, irreverent, Wild West rock musical on the founding of the Democratic Party. Concerning controversial President Andrew Jackson, the Trail of Tears, and the complicated adolescence of America during the early 19th Century. It also asks the question: is wanting to have a beer with someone reason enough to elect him? What if he's really, really hot?

Book by Alex Timbers / Music & Lyrics by Michael Friedman
Directed by Troy Heard

LIMITED RUN: Through July 14
Thursday, Fridays, and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Sundays at 5 p.m.
Saturday Matinees at 2 p.m. on July 11