With so many February things to do in Reno and Sparks, there are plenty of ways to share the love! If you’re looking for February events in Reno/Sparks, you could support one of our community’s signature fundraisers, hear inspiring speakers or even run in your underwear (for a good cause, of course). Here are almost two dozen of events you could attend.
February things to do in Reno/Sparks
Come in from the Cold – Reno Swing Set
- When: Saturday, February 1, 2020
- Where: Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, Reno
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Enjoy a variety of performers at Bartley Ranch’s “Come in from the Cold” series in the warm and cozy Western Heritage Interpretive Center. For this session, the Reno Swing Set will play a variety of music including Bluegrass, Dawg Music, Celtic, Gypsy Jazz, Swing Tunes of the ‘30s and ‘40s, and Western Swing.
NV STEAM Conference
- When: Saturday, February 1, 2020
- Where: Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., Reno
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The NV STEAM Conference is a statewide event that explores ideas and strategies to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Education into pioneering classroom practices that foster student creativity through engaging, hands-on workshops and nationally recognized keynote speakers. The Nevada Museum of Art, in partnership with the Desert Research Institute’s Science Alive program, hosts the annual statewide conference to explore best practices in STEAM Education.
Bunny Yoga Class
- When: Wednesday, February 5, 2020
- Where: Nevada Humane Society, 2825 Longley Ln Ste B, Reno
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This donation-based yoga class is perfect for those who are interested in doing yoga while being surrounded by bunny friends. Who doesn’t want bunnies running all around to keep us company while we yoga it up?! Bring your own mat, and optionally bring some rabbit treats! A donation is encouraged for all who want to attend.
Safari Club International Annual Convention
- When: Wednesday, February 5–Saturday, February 8, 2020
- Where: Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St., Reno
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Every year the Safari Club International Annual Convention creates a hunters’ heaven with more than 650,000 square feet of exhibit space. Six continents are under one roof where SCI members come to book hunts, rendezvous with old friends, and shop for the latest guns and hunting equipment. Notable authorities of the outdoor sports and shooting industries attend the premier hunting show annually. When the exhibit halls close, the evening fun and excitement begins. Each night, members come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the organization and enjoy top entertainment and speakers. SCI’s evening auctions offer top-of-the-line guns, once-in-a-lifetime hunts, and adventures, the finest artwork, and more. Every purchase provides crucial funds to help preserve our hunting heritage and fund conservation efforts worldwide.
The Embellishment of Firearms: An Art of its Own
- When: Thursday, February 6, 2020
- Where: Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., Reno
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From the beginning, handheld guns have invited the development and application of a wide range of ornamental designs and techniques. Far from conforming slavishly to the prevailing conventions in the decorative arts, guns played an important part in establishing original trends and styles, encouraging great artists to demonstrate their full measure.
Tom Russell in Concert
- When: Thursday, February 6, 2020
- Where: Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., Reno
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Singer-songwriter, painter, essayist—Tom Russell has recorded 35 highly acclaimed records and published five books. His songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, K.D. Lang, Joe Ely, and numerous others. Rolling Stone has dubbed Russell the “greatest living folk-country songwriter,” and critics have called him “the last great American voice.”
Paint & Snack: Four Hearts by Jim Dine
- When: Thursday, February 6, 2020
- Where: Lake Mansion, 250 Court St. & Arlington Ave., Reno
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This Paint and Snack is a fun opportunity to make a Valentine’s Day gift or decoration. Participants receive one-on-one creative guidance to paint their own 11″ by 14″ canvas masterpiece. This class is perfect for all levels of artistic talent and a great shared experience. Participants must be eight years or older. Feel free to bring a snack and a beverage. Art supplies are included.
Social Science: Uppers & Downers
- When: Saturday, February 8, 2020
- Where: Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, 490 S. Center St, Reno
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From caffeine and alcohol to marijuana and prescribed meds, drugs have varied and often misunderstood effects on the body and brain. At this Social Science, you’ll explore the science of drugs and their effects—positive and negative—on humans and our community. Social Science is The Discovery’s wildly popular adults-only, brain-building event series featuring science demonstrations, hands-on labs, expert presentations, a live D.J., libations, and sweet and savory bites. Each event offers an opportunity to explore a unique theme and the entire museum!
Cupid’s Undie Run
- When: Saturday, February 8, 2020
- Where: Saint Reno, 761 S Virginia St., Reno
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Cupid’s Undie Run is a “brief” fun run that takes place in the middle of a BIG party. That’s right: party, run (a mile-ish, at your own pace), party—all to find a cure to neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that affects 1 in every 3,000 children born. We encourage undies, but we get that it’s not for everyone, maybe costumes are more your style? So, whether you start a team with your friends, join a group, or run solo, just come out, have a blast, and raise some money for N.F. research!
Mystery Science Theater 3000
- When: Monday, February 10, 2020
- Where: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., Reno
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The hilarious Peabody Award-winning hit T.V. comedy is coming to Reno with an all-new Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour! Join show creator and original host, Joel Hodgson, and the world’s greatest—and only—movie-riffing robots, Tom Servo, Crow, and Gypsy, as they take you on an exhilarating roller coaster ride through some of the cheesiest films ever made.
Collateral & Co. presents “The Space Above: Dance, Film, and Poetry”
- When: Thursday, February 13, 2020
- Where: Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., Reno
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Collateral & Co presents this multimedia dance work in collaboration with Tweaking Reality Studios. Featuring dance film by Tweaking Reality Studios, poetry by Valerie Padovani, light installations by Jared Clemmensen and choreography by Reno-based contemporary dance company, Collateral & Co., and N.Y. based choreographer, Leisa DeCarlo this performance follows six dancers from sunset to sunrise in the Nevada desert. The Space Above explores the vast Nevada sky, the thoughts that exist in our own minds, and attempts to make sense of our place in a world of darkness and light.
Chukar Chasers Foundation Annual Dinner & Raffle
- When: Saturday, February 15, 2020
- Where: The Depot, 325 E. 4th St., Reno
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The Chukar Chasers Foundation is hosting its annual dinner and raffle at The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and a chance to win some great prizes. All proceeds from the Reno dinner and raffle will stay in Nevada and will continue to support youth hunter education and wildlife conservation.
Divas’ Day Out
- When: Saturday, February 22, 2020
- Where: Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. 2nd St., Reno
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Reno Media Group is proud to present Reno’s largest women’s event, Divas’ Day Out! Divas’ Day Out will showcase more than 100 businesses on-site for shopping, giveaways, and information on health, fitness, beauty, fashion, motherhood, finance, education, career, and fun.
Landscapes & Legends of Mexico
- When: Saturday, February 22–Sunday, February 23, 2020
- Where: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., Reno
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Partnering with the acclaimed symphonic photo-choreography company Westwater Arts and Nicholas Bardonnay, the Reno Phil brings you “Magico,” a collaboration of live symphonic music with stunning photography that weaves together a vibrant tapestry of the landscapes and people of Mexico. The whimsical sounds of Copland, the pulsing dance rhythms of Marquez, and the grandeur of Revueltas will transport you right to Mexico as you gaze at brilliant scenery. The program begins with the humorous adventures of Don Quixote, as depicted by Richard Strauss, which features variations on the theme of a knightly character.
Reno Mardi Gras
- When: Tuesday, February 25, 2020
- Where: Reno Ballroom, 401 N. Center St., Reno
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The Rotary Club of Reno invites you to celebrate Fat Tuesday at its 28th annual fundraiser Mardi Gras Celebration. This food and wine festival will feature some of the best wines, beers, boutique spirits as well as showcase some of the area’s finest restaurants and caterers all under one roof. Enjoy music, entertainment, auctions, raffles, and dancing at this exciting event.
False Friends: Art History and Labor Studies with Dr. Brett M. Van Hoesen
- When: Friday, February 28, 2020
- Where: Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., Reno
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Art History and Labor Studies are often considered false friends, two fields that investigate very different subjects. Yet, there’s a long history of art that represents labor and working conditions. This talk will focus on the intersection of art and labor in painting, photography, and sculpture of the 20th century with attention to the E. L. Wiegand Collection at the Nevada Museum of Art.
Jack T. Reviglio Cioppino Feed and Auction
- When: Saturday, February 29, 2020
- Where: Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Donald W. Reynolds Center, 2680 E. 9th St., Reno
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Support the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows and celebrate 40 years of cioppino with family, friends, colleagues, and community leaders at the Jack T. Reviglio Cioppino Feed & Auction’s, the Club’s signature fundraiser. This event brings in almost 15 percent of the organization’s annual budget and impacts the lives of thousands of local children. The star of the evening is the cioppino, which is still made from scratch by Bud, Bob, and a talented team of Italian cooks. However, the real fun comes with the live auction, where you can buy items and experiences you can’t find anywhere else, such as one ton of potatoes.
TEDxUniversityofNevada
- When: Saturday, February 29, 2020
- Where: Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St., Reno
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The TEDxUniversityofNevada 2020 conference features a day full of deep thought, exciting new ideas, and community networking. This year’s lineup includes more than 20 speakers and performers, with more local speakers than ever. Be engaged, entertained, and inspired with ideas worth spreading, delivered by speakers and performers from all around the country.
Shen Yun
- When: Saturday, February 29–Sunday, March 1, 2020
- Where: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., Reno
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Let Shen Yun take you on an extraordinary journey through China’s 5,000 years of civilization. Ancient stories spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting music, brilliant costumes, and breathtaking backdrops. Experience Shen Yun at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts.
Poetry Out Loud Statewide Semifinals
- When: Saturday, February 29, 2020
- Where: Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., Reno
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The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have partnered with U.S. state arts agencies to support Poetry Out Loud, a contest that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage. Join the Holland Project to support these young students in the Poetry Out Loud State Semifinal Competition.
