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Flow Fiesta with Sway and Elisa!
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sierra View Library – Reno, 4001 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
As part of the ongoing nationwide annual Día festivities, celebrate the importance of literacy for children on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Sierra View Library in Reno! Josue Valadaze collaborates with Elisa Garcia, the City of Reno Poet Laureate, to bring poetry to life through hip hop beats, nursery rhymes, and storytelling at 1 p.m. Together, they remix classic children’s verses, poems, and stories into interactive performances that invite children ages 5 and up to clap, move, and create alongside them. Blending rhythm with children’s literature, they make poetry accessible, bilingual, and rooted in community to encourage kids to see themselves as writers and performers.
Please note: Space for this event is limited, and registration is required. Parents will be required to attend with their children. Please only register the number of children who will be participating in the event.
This program is supported by Nevada Humanities and is part of Washoe County Library System’s Children’s Day/Book Day celebration. El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Yari Ostovany – Paintings | Savage Mystic Gallery, Reno | April 2–25, 2026
2026-04-18 12:00 - 18:00 | Savage Mystic Gallery, 836 E. Second St., Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Savage Mystic Gallery in Reno, Nevada, is pleased to present “Yari Ostovany: Paintings,” a solo exhibition of works by abstract painter Yari Ostovany, on view April 2 through April 25, 2026.
Ostovany’s paintings explore the expressive possibilities of abstraction through layered color, gestural mark-making, and luminous surfaces. Drawing on influences ranging from the spiritual traditions of Persian art and poetry to the legacy of Western abstraction, his work creates contemplative visual spaces where intuition, memory, and presence converge.
Working primarily in oil on canvas, Ostovany builds his paintings through successive layers of color and texture. Forms emerge, dissolve, and reappear across the surface, suggesting shifting fields of energy, atmosphere, and light.
Ostovany studied art as an undergraduate at the University of Nevada, Reno, and received his Master of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1995. His work has been exhibited widely in the United States and internationally, including exhibitions in Paris, London, Cologne, New York, Los Angeles, and Tehran.
The exhibition will conclude with an artist reception on April 25 from 6–9 p.m. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet the artist and view the exhibition on its final day.
Exhibition Details:
Yari Ostovany: Paintings
Savage Mystic Gallery
836 E Second Street
Reno, NV 89502
April 2 through April 25, 2026
Artist Reception: April 25, 6–9 p.m.
savagemysticart.com
775-444-4605

Red Eye Gin: Saturday Afternoon Grooves
2026-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Piazza Lounge, 255 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
Kick off Saturday with Red Eye Gin in the Piazza Lounge—groove-forward jams and laid-back daytime energy from 12–5pm

Settle into Saturday afternoon at Tuscany Suites & Casino with Red Eye Gin live in the Piazza Lounge from 12:00–5:00pm. Blending tight grooves with exploratory improvisation, Red Eye Gin delivers a relaxed yet engaging daytime soundtrack ideal for regrouping, socializing, and easing into the night ahead. This extended afternoon session offers the perfect balance of energy and atmosphere in an easygoing lounge setting.

Abstractly Thinking
2026-04-18 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 “Abstractly Thinking”

April 1-30, 2026

Guest Artist: Trina Craig

Artist of the Month: Michaele Tristram

Consignment Artist of the Month: Sharon Randall

Reception: Sunday, April 12, from noon-4 p.m.

Find out what our abstract artists are thinking and doing. There will be images you have never seen before by our talented community of creative artists. Come enjoy the art, the company, the food, and the wine.

Home Truth: Image-making in Absence, Photography by Steven Seidenberg
2026-04-18 12:00 - 16:00 | John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, University Arts Building - 1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89557, United States
The photographic practice of Steven Seidenberg explores a material world of the unnoticed, fixing attention on structures, environments, and landscapes often hidden in plain sight. Three photographic series are combined in this exhibition; each focuses on past and present living conditions in a different area of the world (Puglia and Rome, Italy; Kanazawa, Japan). Seidenberg’s richly detailed images capture current and former living spaces—houses, tents, outbuildings, and empty lots— providing the viewer with ideas about the lived environment, how space is used, and how humans travel through and live within the spaces they occupy under wide-ranging material conditions.
Image: Steven Seidenberg from the series, The Architecture of Silence: Abandoned Lives of the Italian South, photograph, courtesy of the artist

This Just In: Recent Additions to the Lilley Museum of Art Collection
2026-04-18 12:00 - 16:00 | John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, University Arts Building - 1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89557, United States
An exhibition of new acquisitions to the Lilley Museum of Art
Image: Carol Cole Levin, Fortress, 1992, Clay, concrete, wire, and wood picture frame, Collection of the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, Gift of the Artist 2025.

Homeland Security: Images from the Epicenter of the Cuban Missile Crisis
2026-04-18 12:00 - 16:00 | John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, University Arts Building - 1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89557, United States
In October 1962, Cuba was at the center of a crisis that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Today’s history books and classes are filled with stories of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev locked in a battle of wills, but we know much less about how Cubans themselves responded to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Featuring photographs from Prensa Latina, Cuba’s revolutionary news agency, this exhibit offers a unique, intimate view of Cuban life during the crisis.
Image: Roberto Salas, A young man uses a rangefinder to watch for incoming aircraft, photograph, October 1962, courtesy of Prensa Latina.

SPRING BREAK LAS VEGAS POOL CRAWL
2026-04-18 11:30 - 17:00 | Las Vegas Strip, TBA, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Party at the best pool parties in Las Vegas this Spring Break 2026!

Las Vegas Pool Crawl
2026-04-18 11:30 - 17:00 | Las Vegas Strip, TBA, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Party at the best pool parties in Las Vegas this summer!

Three Generations of Polarized Light Art
2026-04-18 10:00 - 20:00 | Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89117
In the 1960s, a time of cross-pollination in art and science, Austine’s engagement with light and optics was shaped by her discovery of the phenomena of polarized light from her first husband, astronomer and physicist H. John Wood. In 1967, Austine developed a new light-based medium that she called Polage. By collaging clear cellophane between cross-polarizing filters, she began producing full color artworks without using any pigments or dyes.
Selecting for specific wavelengths from the prismatic spectrum of color in natural light produces her color palette. Colors plucked from light are vibrantly alive and will shift and change as the filters rotate or as the viewer moves about, making the perception of the art an active component of the work.
In 1976, Austine and her husband, David Comarow moved to the Las Vegas area. They worked together to establish a long-lasting studio practice and refined her Polage medium and methods of display, leading to many innovations and commissions over the following decades. Their first studio gallery opened in Boulder City, Nevada, in 1985.
That same year, Austine’s eldest daughter, Cara Wood Ginder, began working for Austine Studios as an art assistant, fabricator, and studio manager. This began a longtime artistic partnership with her mother, which grew into full design collaboration in later years.
In 1998, Austine’s younger daughter, Erika Wood, became part of the studio, later focusing on designing hybrid production methods that enabled Polage artworks to be created in carefully controlled multiples, comparable to traditional printmaking.
At that time, Austine Studios entered a long-term relationship with Maui Jim sunglasses, bringing the medium into dialogue with applied optics and polarized-lens technology as they secured an exclusive on Austine Studios artwork in optical boutiques worldwide.
In 2018, Cara accepted the position of full-time lead artist and studio director of Austine Studios. Her daughter, Charlotte Ginder, joined the studio in 2019; the third generation to work in the family business of Polage.
After Austine’s sudden passing in 2020, Cara, Erika, and Charlotte kept up the family legacy as the artists of Austine Studios until it closed in 2025.
Austine’s art is on view in the permanent collections of the Museum of Science, Boston; the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science; and Swarthmore College, among others, appearing in museums, hospitals, public spaces, and private collections around the world.
The nearby Spring Mountains Visitor’s Center, just outside Las Vegas on Mt. Charleston, features a 75-foot-long Polage art mural celebrating the flora and fauna of the desert that inspired so much of her work.
Today Cara and Erika have launched a new collaboration, Lightread Studios, where they continue their work together creating polarized light artworks and commissions.
On exhibit at Sahara West Library, 9600 W Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, Nevada, through May 2, 2026.

Boulder City Art Guild: Artists in Action
2026-04-18 09:00 - 2026-04-19 16:00 | Boulder City Parks and Recreation, 900 Arizona St., Boulder City, NV, 89005, United States
The Artists in Action Show & Sale features a diverse array of talented artists who not only display and sell their work, but also demonstrate their artistic techniques live.
Visitors have the unique opportunity to watch painters, sculptors, jewelry makers, and other creatives at work while learning about their materials, methods, and inspiration.
Join us for a fun day of art, music, and community spirit.

Always back to Nevada: Craig Sheppard and art at the University of Nevada, Reno
2026-04-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Northeastern Nevada Museum, 1515 Idaho St., Elko, NV, 89801, United States
The John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art at the University of Nevada, Reno proudly announces its exhibition, “Always back to Nevada” Craig Sheppard and art at the University of Nevada, Reno”, a curatorial project opening Dec. 9, 2025, through April 26, 2026 at the Northeastern Nevada Museum. Curated by executive director and chief curator Stephanie Gibson, “Always back to Nevada” showcases the constant oscillation of styles and experimental Nevada-centric works of the university’s Sheppard Gallery founding collector, Craig Sheppard.
Image: Craig Sheppard, The Couriers, oil on canvas, n.d., collection of the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art

9pm: Linda at Work/Biblioteka/Crimson Riot
2026-04-18 00:00 - 23:59

Dog Log: Late-Night Post-Show Jams
2026-04-18 00:00 - 03:00 | Copa Room, 255 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
Keep the night going with Dog Log in The Copa Room—deep grooves, improvisation, and late-night energy from 12–3am

Keep the night rolling at Tuscany Suites & Casino with Dog Log in The Copa Room for a late-night post-show session. From 12:00–3:00am, the band dives into deep, improvisational grooves designed for dancing, decompressing, and reconnecting after the main event. Expect extended jams, high-level musicianship, and an atmosphere built for night owls who aren’t ready to call it. This is where the stories continue.

Mala Vida Latin Night Fridays at AZILO Ultra Lounge
2026-04-17 22:00 - 2026-04-18 03:00 | AZILO Ultra Lounge at SAHARA Las Vegas, 2535 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Kick off your weekend with the hottest Latin night in Vegas!

Joey Janela’s Spring Break After Party X 4/17 at The Nerd
2026-04-17 22:00 - 23:59 | The Nerd, 450 Fremont Street, #250, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
GCW fans unite, this the game changer of all After Parties going down at The Nerd Friday 4/17. SABU Forever

The official Joey Janela’s Spring Break After Party gets extreme inside The Nerd Friday 4/17/2026.
The Nerd, for years, known for hosting pro wrestlers and superfans alike hosts the ultimate Mania Week After Parties on Fremont Street. Don’t fall for the trap of fake gimmick parties during WrestleMania week. Book your open bar tickets now and witness the mayhem.
Very limited early bird tickets available.

Las Vegas Club Crawl with Party Bus
2026-04-17 21:30 - 2026-04-18 01:00 | LA Epic Club Crawls, Please check our website for starting location, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Party like a VIP at the best clubs in Vegas: Free entry, and a party bus with free drinks!

Kenny Davidsen Bowtie Cabaret — Fridays @ Piazza Lounge
2026-04-17 21:00 - 2026-04-18 01:00 | Piazza Lounge, 255 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
Live cabaret with Kenny Davidsen — cocktails, laughs & late-night vibes every Friday! 9 PM–1 AM. Piazza Lounge.

✨ Bowtie Cabaret with Kenny Davidsen
Join us every Friday from 9PM–1AM at Piazza Lounge for an unforgettable night of live cabaret — now featuring a different guest host each week alongside Kenny Davidsen.
🎤 What to Expect:• Live cabaret featuring jazz, standards, and show-stopping favorites• Kenny Davidsen’s signature vocals and charm• A rotating weekly guest host bringing fresh energy every Friday• Stylish lounge atmosphere perfect for date night or a night out
🎟 Free Entry — No Cover ChargeEnjoy the show with complimentary admission. Seating is first come, first served. Arrive early for the best tables.
🍸 Location: Piazza Lounge⏰ Every Friday | 9PM–1AM
Start your weekend with live music, cocktails, and a little cabaret flair — every Friday night at Piazza Lounge.

Las Vegas Strip Club Crawl
2026-04-17 21:00 - 2026-04-18 01:00 | Caesars Palace, 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Paradise, NV, 89109, United States
Free entry & VIP transportation to the best Strip Clubs in Vegas!

The Sabu Memorial 2 Day Block Party Friday 4/17 Night 2
2026-04-17 21:00 - 23:59 | Neonopolis, 450 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Party with us on Fremont as we celebrate the Legend Sabu. A 2 Day Sabu Memorial Block Party of pro wrestling, live bands, and surprises.

The two day celebration of the legendary pro wrestler, friend, and human being, Sabu. A two day tag team tournament culminates Friday April 17th at 9PM. FREE to the public, enjoy Pro Wrestling, Live Music, as we celebrate Mania week in Vegas.

Downtown Comedy Lounge-No Filter Fun
2026-04-17 21:00 - 23:59 | Notoriety, 450 Fremont Street, Suite 380, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
EVERY FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY
In following with the Notoriety Live brand, comes the most talented, edgy, intelligent and hilarious comedians on the international comedy circuit. The Downtown Comedy Lounge showcases the funniest comedians from America’s Got Talent, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, and Netflix! Get ready for an outrageous night of laughter and cocktails in the most amazing comedy lounge in Vegas!
For weekly comedians please see our instagram.
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Ages 18+
Doors at 8:30 pm
Vegas’ most raw and unfiltered open mic
PARKING INFO: Parking is available underneath Neonopolis from 4th street and Fremont, the ramp is on the right side of the street just past Denny’s. Park on level P2. Once parked, take the parking elevator from the parking garage up to the 3rd floor. Notoriety’s doors are straight ahead once you come off of the elevator.

Downtown Comedy Lounge-No Filter Fun
2026-04-17 21:00 - 22:30 | 450 Fremont St #380, 450 Fremont Street, #380, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
The Downtown Comedy Lounge showcases the funniest comedians from America’s Got Talent, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, and Netflix!

Dueling Pianos: Free Guest List & BOGO Drink Ticket When You Sign Up
2026-04-17 20:30 - 2026-04-18 01:00 | CASBAR Lounge, 2535 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Discover CASBAR Lounge at SAHARA Las Vegas – where the night comes alive!

Fremont Street Bar Crawl
2026-04-17 20:30 - 2026-04-18 00:30 | Meeting Venue TBA – Check website for details, Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Fremont Street Bar Crawl gets you exclusive perks at the best bars in Old Vegas.

Vinnie Favorito Unfiltered
2026-04-17 20:30 - 23:59 | Notoriety, 450 Fremont Street, Suite 380, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Las Vegas comedian Vinnie Favorito is known as a celebrity roaster. He has roasted Magic Johnson, Pat O’Brien, Jerry Springer, Larry, Flynt, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Stan, Winston, and many others.
He is a blue-collar comedian known for his quick wit, politically incorrect, but does it with liability. Every show is like a celebrity roast and you could be the next celebrity….. no one is safe.
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Ages: 18+
Doors at 8:00 PM
Show time at 8:30 PM
PARKING INFO: Parking is available underneath Neonopolis from 4th street and Fremont, the ramp is on the right side of the street just past Denny’s. Park on level P2. Once parked, take the parking elevator from the parking garage up to the 3rd floor. Notoriety’s doors are straight ahead once you come off of the elevator.

The BOYS: Superhero Cosplay Party!
2026-04-17 20:00 - 2026-04-18 03:00 | Millennium FANDOM BAR, 900 South Las Vegas Boulevard, #140, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
All heroes welcome—THE BOYS Superhero Night hits FANDOM! Capes, chaos & cocktails. Cosplay encouraged. No cover. 21+ only.

🩸⚡ THE BOYS: SUPERHERO NIGHT ⚡🩸
Friday, April 17th | Doors Open at 7PM | No Cover | 21+
Not all heroes are… heroes.
Step into a world where fame is power, corruption runs deep, and the line between hero and villain is deliciously blurred. This isn’t your clean-cut comic book night—this is THE BOYS energy.
💥 Whether you’re rocking a “hero” look, a rebel anti-supe vibe, or your own twisted take on celebrity-powered chaos… this is your night to go bold, messy, and a little dangerous.

🦸‍♂️ COSPLAY ENCOURAGEDFrom capes to combat boots—Supes, vigilantes, corporate icons, or original characters welcome.
🍸 THEMED DRINKS & VIBESExpect powerful pours, a little mischief, and a night that escalates quickly.
🔥 FEATURED MOMENT:Keep an eye out… you never know when things might go off the rails.
🎶 Music, cosplay, chaos, and a crowd that gets it.
💬 Be the hero. Be the villain. Or be the one pulling the strings.

🍕 FOOD AVAILABLE!You can order from Guerrilla Pizza Company (IG: @guerrillapizzaco) at the kiosk inside our entrance, and they’ll bring it right to you since they’re in our building! 😁Enjoy true Detroit-style pizza—thick, chewy deep-dish crusts, crispy & caramelized cheese edges, and more!
Hours:SUN – THUR: 10:30AM – 10PMFRI – SAT: 10:30AM – 1AM
“Cosplay or Not, Let’s Fandom!”

HIR
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Redfield Studio Theater, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
By Taylor Mac
Directed by Sandy Neace
Reserved Seating: Adults: $25; University of Nevada, Reno Faculty & Staff, Seniors (65+), Non-UNR Students: $20; UNR Students: $5 (Additional transaction fees may apply). Tickets and information at unr.edu/theatre-dance

ClueX
2026-04-17 19:30 | Notoriety, 450 Fremont Street, Suite 380, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Show description: This is the Genre-Defying Burlesque Parody of the Cult-Classic 1985 Film, “CLUE”, that will have you laughing, grooving and playing along! Each night the audience determines who committed the murder, after witnessing each of the iconic characters undressing alone, in a room, with a weapon. Brace yourself for a witty and fast-paced evening full of thunder strikes, mysterious characters and the Art of Burlesque like you’ve never seen it before! All set to the tunes of a live band! ClueX will keep you on the edge of your seat as the plot unravels, the guests undress, and the mystery unfolds. You won’t know what’s coming next…right up until the end!
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Ages: 18+
Doors at 7:00 PM
Show time at 7:30 PM
PARKING INFO: Parking is available underneath Neonopolis from 4th street and Fremont, the ramp is on the right side of the street just past Denny’s. Park on level P2. Once parked, take the parking elevator from the parking garage up to the 3rd floor. Notoriety’s doors are straight ahead once you come off of the elevator.

Dee F – Friday, April 17th
2026-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Vegas Valley Winery, 7360 Eastgate Rd Ste 123, Henderson, NV, 89011, United States
Live Looping Vocalist & Guitarist
With over 25 years of experience on stage, Dee Fong is a seasoned solo performer known for transforming familiar favorites into something entirely his own. A master of live looping, Dee builds rich, layered soundscapes in real-time—combining rhythm, melody, and vocals with just a guitar, a mic, and his signature style.
Cutting his teeth in the heart of the Hollywood music scene for 15 years and now a staple in Las Vegas for over a decade, Dee’s influences run deep. From the grit of ‘60s and ‘70s classic rock to the angst of ‘90s alternative, and from soulful R&B to feel-good pop and twangy country—he blends genres effortlessly, keeping crowds engaged and on their toes.
Known for his gravelly vocals, inventive arrangements, and an easy command of the stage, Dee brings authenticity and fun to every performance. Whether playing a stripped-down ballad or a crowd-pleasing anthem, each song gets a fresh spin—making every set one-of-a-kind.
Perfect for intimate venues, private events, or high-energy crowds, Dee Fong delivers a musical experience that’s as diverse and dynamic as his influences.

Mr. Shakespeare’s Neighborhood: Henry V
2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Las Vegas Civic Center Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza, 525 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Join the Nevada Shakespeare Festival for an imaginative retelling of Shakespeare’s classic Henry V.

Join the Nevada Shakespeare Festival for an imaginative retelling of Shakespeare’s classic Henry V. Our highly engaging adaptation is just 75 minutes and perfect for all ages; with just six actors, a few squirt guns, lost of costume changes, some audience interaction and one of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays. You may know Shakespeare, but you’ve never experienced him like this!

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