Spring is here and there are plenty of opportunities for you to have fun and stay safe with this April calendar of events in Reno and Sparks. From live virtual performances to art galleries to Earth Day celebrations, there’s an event for everyone to reconnect with the community and express themselves creatively.
April calendar of events in Reno and Sparks
Virtual First Thursday: Lucas Paul and Kid Rocker
- When: 6-7 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021
- Where: Virtual (Facebook or Youtube)
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The Nevada Museum of Art’s First Thursday has gone virtual. Tune in for a special broadcast with Lucas Paul, a local indie-folk artist with a touch of southwest influence. Faculty and students from Kid Rocker will join him for exclusive art introductions, discussions, and more. This event will be held on the museum’s Facebook page, or it can be accessed here. Members receive 50% off any growler or growler fill at Great Basin Brewing Company Reno/Sparks locations.
Performing in the Dark: The Sudden Disappearance of Live Entertainment
- When: Ongoing
- Where: Virtual
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Nevada Humanities presents a virtual exhibition series of “Performing in the Dark: The Sudden Disappearance of Live Entertainment,” curated by Miranda Alam, an award-winning Las Vegas photographer. This exhibition highlights the sudden disappearance of live entertainment in the world’s entertainment capital and captures society caught amid a global pandemic. Participants can experience the visions of Nevada photojournalists who once spent their days and nights documenting intimate performances and world-renowned productions. To view the exhibition virtually, click here.
Propelling Nevada Through the Arts Virtual Gallery
- When: Thursday, April 1, 2021–Monday, May 3, 2021
- Where: Virtual
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Sierra Arts Foundation presents a virtual version of “Propelling Nevada: Communities, Heritage, Education & Economy Through the Arts,” an exhibition at the Reno Tahoe International Airport. This display is intended to highlight the positive economic impact of arts within the state during the 81st Nevada Legislative Session and can only be viewed by ticketed passengers in the airport’s C concourse. To view the exhibition virtually, click here.
Pre-Raphaelite Girl Gang: Fifty Makers, Shakers, and Heartbreakers from the Victorian Era
- When: 12-1 p.m., Friday, April 2, 2021
- Where: Virtual (Zoom)
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Art historian and author Kirsty Stonell Walker will explore the colorful histories of women of the Victorian era in her book, Pre-Raphaelite Girl Gang. She introduces an enchanting and revolutionary band of women—artists, sculptors, inventors, models, wives, sisters, and muses—who continue to inspire groundbreakers and troublemakers today. For registration support or questions, email christian.davies@nevadaart.org.
Teen Talk
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- When: 4-5:30 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2021
- Where: Virtual (Zoom)
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The Nevada Museum of Art is hosting an interactive virtual event for teens to connect and engage with artists from diverse backgrounds. Lance Smith, a Las Vegas-based artist, will lead thought-provoking conversations about identity, concept development, disciplines, and more. For registration support and questions, email claire.munoz@nevadaart.org.
Heart to Heart Yoga
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- When: 10-11 a.m., Monday, April 12, 2021-Monday, May 24, 2021
- Where: Virtual (Zoom)
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Renown Spiritual Center is now offering yoga at home for Sterling Silver Club members. Liz and Cadye, mother-daughter yoga instructors, will teach this free weekly class to guide you on your health and wellness journey. This Heart to Heart Yoga is a program of the Sterling Silver Club, and community members should sign up for the club before participating in its events. All skill levels are welcome. To sign up for the Sterling Silver Club, visit renown.org/SterlingSilver, then RSVP here.
Turning Pages: A Monthly Reading Group
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- When: 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021
- Where: Virtual (Zoom)
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This virtual reading group will cover North and South By Elizabeth Gaskell, the love story of a middle-class southerner witnessing changes wrought by England’s early industrialization period. Participants will discuss and learn complex labor issues of employers and workers who led strikes in the revolution. For registration support or questions, email christian.davies@nevadaart.org.
It Starts with Hello – Virtual Gathering Series
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- When: 12-12:45 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays; April 20, 2021-June 1, 2021
- Where: Virtual (Zoom)
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The HELLO Project is hosting the virtual gathering series, “It Starts with Hello,” to raise awareness around socio-economic factors that contribute to feelings of hopelessness and suicidal ideation amongst the elderly. As a virtual support group, local experts will share information on wellness-related topics such as mindfulness, exercise, nutrition, and mental health. This is a program of Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club, a free program offered to men and women ages 55 and over. To sign up for the Sterling Silver Club, visit renown.org/SterlingSilver.
Women and the Arts and Crafts Movement: “What Can a Woman Do?”
- When: 4-5 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021
- Where: Virtual (Zoom)
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The Nevada Museum of Arts is hosting the “Women and the Arts and Crafts Movement: “What Can Women Do?”, an interactive discussion with Wendy Kaplan, LACMA Department Head and Curator of Decorative Arts and Design. She will explore women’s leadership roles in social and economic reform and restrictions they encountered that prevented their full participation. For registration support and questions, email christian.davies@nevadaart.org.
6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival
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- When: 6:30-9 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2021
- Where: Virtual
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The 6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival will celebrate Earth Day with Mountain Area Preservation, a grassroots environmental nonprofit advocating for responsible development in the Truckee/Tahoe area. This event will feature 12 award-winning films and an online auction to benefit MAP’s environmental advocacy efforts. For more information on how to attend the virtual festival, click here. There is no ticket required for the auction and can be accessed until Friday, April 30, at noon.
2021 Reno/Sparks Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention
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- When: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 24, 2021
- Where: Sparks Marina, 300 Howard Drive, Sparks
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The Nevada Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is planning its annual “Out of the Darkness Walk” for the Reno/Sparks region. Every year more than a quarter-million people walk together nationwide to fight suicide, raise awareness, educate communities and advocate for better public policies. Face masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced per state guidelines. For more information on how to register, click here.
