Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways
2026-07-01 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-10 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 5 more dates | Nevada Humanities Program Gallery, 1017 S. 1st Street, #190, Las Vegas, 89191, United States
Nevada Humanities presents Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways, an exhibition celebrating the diverse food traditions and stories of the people of the Silver State. Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways will be on display at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery in Las Vegas from June 4 to Aug. 26, 2026.
Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways features stories about the food traditions of Nevadans as told through handmade, descriptive, illustrated recipe cards and zines. A zine is a small, handmade, self-published booklet or magazine that provides a hands-on, do-it-yourself way to share stories, artwork, poetry, and ideas. Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways will display food-oriented zines and recipe cards created by everyday Nevadans from across the state that represent the diversity and meaning of Nevada’s family food traditions.
Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways is part of Nevada Humanities’ Around the Table initiative of free, public humanities-based programming in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout 2026, Nevada Humanities invites Nevadans to share and celebrate their diverse food traditions through a series of public events and creative reflections that explore Nevada foodways, food traditions, and expressive culture across the Silver State. Nevada Humanities will document Nevadans’ food stories and traditions in a new zine and recipe card collection housed in the Nevada Humanities archives. For more information on making zines or contributing to the collection, visit Around the Table: Contribute Your Recipe Cards and Zines to learn more.
As part of Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways, Nevada Humanities is hosting a series of zine making workshops during May, June, and July 2026. Event information will be available soon at nevadahumanities.org/calendar and in our upcoming email newsletters.
Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways is supported by Nevada Humanities’ generous donors and is produced by Nevada Humanities as part of the national initiative By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, which is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. By the People was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
The Nevada Humanities Program Gallery is located at 1017 S. 1st Street, #190, Las Vegas, and is open for viewing Monday – Friday, 1-5 p.m., and on the first Friday of the month until 10 p.m. for First Friday events.
For more information, contact Bobbie Ann Howell via email at bahowell@nevadahumanities.org or by phone at 702-800-4670.

1776 The Musical
2026-07-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-04 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-08 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-11 20:00 - 22:00 and 2 more dates | Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 HWY159, Blue Diamond, Las Vegas, NV, 89004, United States
The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures, determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.
It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence … if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.

Red, White And Flight
2026-07-04 06:00 - 22:00 | Mackay Stadium, 1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Join us for a Red, White and Flight celebration, an uplifting evening honoring America’s 250th birthday. This free event will light up the sky with an awe-inspiring drone show, fill the air with a live Reno Phil concert, and elevate imaginations with an interactive expo for all ages. Experience the Fourth of July, where patriotism soars, innovation takes flight, and possibility reaches new heights at Mackay Stadium on the University of Nevada campus.
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Location: Mackay Stadium, University of Nevada

250th Fourth of July Celebration
2026-07-04 18:00 - 21:30 | Heritage Park, 350 S. Racetrack Road, Henderson, NV, 89015, United States
Join the City of Henderson for this popular summer tradition. The Fourth of July Celebration at Heritage Park will be extra special in honor of America’s 250 anniversary. Featuring food vendors, live entertainment, water games and activities, and a special fireworks display to end the night in patriotic style. Free to attend for all ages.

The Heart Of Nevada
2026-07-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Artist Co-op Gallery of Reno, 627 Mill St., Reno, NV, 89505, United States
Join us at the Artists Co-op for:

“The Heart Of Nevada”

July 1-31, 2026

Guest Artist: Donna Jean KoeppArtist of the Month: Rebecca Griffin GrossConsignment Artist of the Month: Lisa Huffman

Reception: Sunday, July 5, from noon-4 p.m.

Meet the artists at the reception on July 5 and purchase their work from July 1-31. We live here, embracing the land, the people, and the vibrant energy from the high desert to the mountains. We artists capture or create images, inspired by the beauty surrounding us. Please join us in celebrating the spirit of living here, where our HEARTS belong to Nevada!
Photo credit: Marylou Schindler

Harmony On The River
2026-07-07 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-14 18:00 - 20:30 | West Street Plaza, 80 W. First Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Free and fun for all ages!
The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, in collaboration with the City of Reno, is proud to present Harmony on the River, a *free* community concert series at the picturesque West Street Plaza, in the heart of Downtown Reno. This series aims to bring the joy of live music to the heart of our community, celebrating unity, culture, and the beauty of the Truckee River.
Join us every Tuesday at West Street Plaza all summer long for beautiful performances by small ensembles of Reno Phil musicians.
Food trucks @ 6:00 p.m.
Music begins @ 6:30 p.m.

Pops on the River – Decades: Back to the 80’s
2026-07-11 05:00 - 22:00 | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., Reno, NV, 89503, United States
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026
RANCHO SAN RAFAEL PARK

Join the Reno Phil for the 31st annual fundraising concert, Pops on the River! Recently named Best of the West Event of the Year by the American Advertising Federation, the evening will feature costume contest & table decorating contests, extravagant raffle prizes, a live auction, and an unforgettable performance from the Reno Phil led by Music Director Laura Jackson.
Get ready to relive the decade that defined fun. This high-energy, can’t-sit-still concert is a nonstop joyride through the biggest #1 hits of the 1980s—packed wall-to-wall with songs you know by heart and love to sing out loud. From the heart-soaring romance of The Power of Love and Time After Time to the unapologetic attitude of Material Girl, the anthemic groove of Everybody Wants to Rule the World, and the pure feel-good rush of Higher Love, I’m Still Standing, and Addicted to Love, every moment is pure throwback bliss. Featuring music made famous by iconic artists like Madonna, Debbie Gibson, Huey Lewis & The News, and Phil Collins, this concert is basically a greatest-hits mixtape brought to life onstage. Taking it to the next level are powerhouse vocalists Paul Loren, Brie Cassil, and Colin Smith, delivering hit after hit with jaw-dropping energy, backed by electrifying arrangements from Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik.

Summer Family Arts Festival
2026-07-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Mansion Arts and Cultural Center, 250 Court St., Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Arts for All Nevada’s Summer Family Arts Festival is a free family art festival taking place on Saturday, July 11 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historic Lake Mansion. Families can enjoy hands-on art activities, face painting, free books, Lake Mansion history, community resources, and more!
