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Reno-Tahoe events, Feb. 2-8: Nevada basketball, Disney on Ice, Stomp
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It’s shaping up to be a fun week in Northern Nevada.
Two of the biggest touring stage shows — Stomp and Disney on Ice — are in town this week, both with multiple performances on opposite sides of downtown Reno. And Nevada men’s and women’s basketball teams look to maintain their home-court advantage at Lawlor Events Center.
Reno Litttle Theater’s run of “The Cottage” wraps up this week, but the unique Carson City Lights 3D experience launches its limited run starting this weekend.
The only thing missing is snow. It’s another warm, dry week in the region to kick off February, unfortunately.
Here’s what else is happening the week of Feb. 2-8 in northwestern Nevada.
Reno-Tahoe events, Feb. 2-8
“Death Valley Scotty: Fact, Fiction, and Fable,” Feb. 3: Historians David and Gayle Woodruff perform in this Chautauqua performance on infamous tale-teller Walter Scott, aka Death Valley Scotty, and his benefactor Bessie Johnson. This one-night-only event is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo Street. For details and tickets, visit renolittletheater.org.
Never Come Down, Feb. 3: This newgrass band from the Pacific Northwest plays at 8 p.m. at Cypress, 761 S. Virginia Street. Tickets are $10. Details at cypressreno.com.
Andy Frasco and the U.N., Feb. 3: Frasco and his group from L.A. meld a classic rock sound to some interesting alternative-like twists and turns, not taking the whole thing too seriously in the process. They will be back in Tahoe for this show at 8 p.m. in the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Club Casino, 14 State Highway 28, Crystal Bay. Tickets are $35-$45. For details, call 775-833-6333 or visit crystalbaycasino.com.
Tahoe Knight Monsters vs. Utah Grizzlies, Feb. 4, 6, 7: Tahoe’s minor-league hockey team hosts the Utah Grizzlies in a three-game set, with Retro Weekend set for Friday and Saturday. Games take place at Tahoe Blue Event Center, 75 Highway 50 in Stateline. For details and tickets, visit knightmonstershockey.com.
Nevada women’s basketball vs. Boise State, Feb. 4: The Wolf Pack hosts the Broncos in this unique Wednesday morning game at Lawlor Events Center, 1664 N. Virginia Street. Tipoff is set for 10:30 a.m. For details and tickets, call 775-348-7225 or visit nevadawolfpack.com.
Disney On Ice Presents “Let’s Dance,” Feb. 5-8: Ice skaters and costumed characters perform to dance-centric Disney tunes as part of this family show, taking place at 7 p.m. the first three nights, 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and 3 p.m. on Saturday at Reno Events Center, 400 University Way. Tickets range from $40 to $95. Details at visitrenotahoe.com/event-venues/reno-events-center.
“The Cottage,” Feb. 5-8: It’s the final week for this comedy about marriages, secrets and human relationships, set in a cottage in the English countryside. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo Street. For details and tickets, visit renolittletheater.org.
Kingwhistler, Feb. 5: This Carson City group that plays roots rock and folk performs at the museum’s First Thursdays show: 5 p.m. at the Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty Street. Admission is $15, or free from NMA members. Details at nevadaart.org.
Trestles and The Dirty Turkeys, Feb. 5: These two psychedelic/garage-styled bands — Trestles from Santa Cruz, Dirty Turkeys from Boulder, Colorado — are touring together this winter, with a stop set for 7 p.m. at Holland Project, 140 Vesta Street. The show is Feb. 5. Tickets are $15-$18. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org.
Blind Boys From Alabama, Feb. 5: Ricky McKinnie is the only current member in this Blind Boys lineup who was around for its 1990s heyday. The singing group and their band perform at 7:30 p.m. at Nashville Social Club, 1105 S. Carson Street, Carson City. Tickets are $65-$80. Details at thenashvilleclub.com.
Moontricks, Feb. 5: A roots-rock-meets-electronica group from British Columbia, Canada, Moontricks plays at 8 p.m. in the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Club Casino, 14 State Highway 28, Crystal Bay. Tickets are $35-$45. For details, call 775-833-6333 or visit crystalbaycasino.com.
Carson City Lights, Feb. 6-15: The Potentialist Workshop, in association with the Brewery Arts Center and Visit Carson City, has created an immersive 3D art experience. It’s at Mills Park, 1111 E. William Street in Carson City. Tickets are $20; kids 12 and under are admitted free. For details, visit carsoncitylights.com.
Nick Hexum and Water Tower, Feb. 6: Hexum is the lead singer and guitarist for the band 311, but for this show he’ll be backed up by the Los Angeles punk-folk group Water Tower, who will also open the show with their own set. Hexum and Co. play at 8 p.m. at Cypress, 761 S. Virginia Street. Tickets are $45-$50. Details at jmaxproductions.net.
Huckleberry Road, Feb. 6: Hailing from Reno, this country-rock group plays at 8 p.m. at The Alpine, 324 E. 4th Street. Tickets are $15-$35. Details at thealpine-reno.com.
Eric Schwartz, Feb. 6: This comedian, known for TikTok content as well as specials on Hulu, will perform at 8 p.m. at the Celebrity Showroom, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks. Tickets are $40-$60. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com.
Dillon Francis, Feb. 6: A DJ/producer that gained popularity in the trap and electro-house genres returns to the area for this show at 8 p.m. at South Shore Room, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino, 18 Highway 50. Tickets are $55-$60. Details at caesars.com/harrahs-tahoe.
Kanekoa, Feb. 6: The popular Hawaiian folk-jam band returns for this show at 8 p.m. in the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Club Casino, 14 State Highway 28, Crystal Bay. Tickets are $30-$40. For details, call 775-833-6333 or visit crystalbaycasino.com.
“Stomp,” Feb. 7-8: This show features dancers and percussionists using common objects such as trashcan lids, brooms and poles to make music suitable for a dance show. The troupe performs at 8 p.m. the first night and 1 p.m. the second day at the Pioneer Center, 100 S. Virginia Street. Tickets are $50-$110 for each performance. Details at pioneercenter.com.
RennerVation Bowl, Jan. 9: Hit the lanes at the National Bowling Stadium on Saturday, with part of the proceeds benefiting Jeremy Renner’s RennerVation Foundation. It’s happening at 300 University Way. General admission tickets are $50, which admits up to five people per lane. For details, visit visitrenotahoe.com.
Nevada men’s basketball vs. Fresno State, Feb. 7: The Wolf Pack hosts the Bulldogs in a Saturday night matchup at Lawlor Events Center, 1664 N. Virginia Street. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. For details and tickets, call 775-348-7225 or visit nevadawolfpack.com.
Orrral Fixation, Feb. 7: This Reno punk/indie group with the distinctive spelling of their name (that’s three Rs to remember!) releases their new EP at this show, which also includes locals Procyon and Unexplainable Cattle Mutilations. It all begins at 7 p.m. at Holland Project, 140 Vesta Street. Tickets are $10-$12. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org.
Winter Band Wars, Feb. 7: A contest series featuring 16 artists from Reno, it takes place at 7 p.m. each night at Club Underground, 555 E. 4th Street. Shows are Feb 7 and Feb. 21. Tickets are $10-$20 for each show. Details at clubundergroundreno.com.
Mark Mackay, Feb. 7: The former California and now Nashville-based roots-rock/country guitarist and singer performs at 7:30 p.m. at Nashville Social Club, 1105 S. Carson Street, Carson City Tickets are $25. Details at thenashvilleclub.com.
Mickey Avalon, Feb. 7: This rapper from Hollywood will perform at 8 p.m. at The Alpine, 324 E. 4th Street. Tickets are $35-$45. Details at thealpine-reno.com.
Magique, Feb. 7: This show blends magic, comedy and dance and has been extended through early summer. Performances are at the Celebrity Showroom, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks. Tickets are $60-$140. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com.
Hayes Carll, Feb. 7: The popular Texas country-folk singer/songwriter performs at 8 p.m. in the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Club Casino, 14 State Highway 28, Crystal Bay. Tickets are $35-$45. For details, call 775-833-6333 or visit crystalbaycasino.com.
Anastasia Coope and Syko Friend, Feb. 8: These two emerging female indie artists are touring together, with a show at 7 p.m. at Holland Project, 140 Vesta Street. Tickets are $10-$12. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org.
Ashes At Last, Feb. 8: Metal and electronic music combine for this band from Southern California. They play at 8 p.m. at Club Underground, 555 E. 4th Street. Tickets are $20-$25. Details at clubundergroundreno.com.
Reno-Tahoe weather, Feb. 2-8
Monday: Sunny, with highs in the mid-50s to low 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s in the valleys and in the upper 10s to upper 20s at higher elevations.
Tuesday: Sunny, with highs in the mid-50s to low 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s in the valleys and in the upper 10s to upper 20s at higher elevations.
Wednesday: Sunny, with highs in the mid-50s to low 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s in the valleys and in the upper 10s to upper 20s at higher elevations.
Thursday: Sunny, with highs in the mid-50s to low 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the upper 20s to upper 30s in the valleys and in the 20s at higher elevations.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-50s to mid-60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-20s to mid-30s in the valleys and in the 20s at higher elevations.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-50s to mid-60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the upper 20s to upper 30s in the valleys and in the 20s at higher elevations.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with highs in the 50s in the valleys and in the mid-40s to mid-50s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-20s to mid-30s in the valleys and in the 20s at higher elevations.
Northern Nevada roads, Feb. 2-8
Before traveling over Sierra passes, check the latest weather conditions at nvroads.com and roads.dot.ca.gov.
6th Street: Expect lane closures on 6th street between Arlington Avenue and Eureka Avenue for an ongoing fiber trenching project.
West 4th Street: Work is underway on a project to widen sidewalks, improve lighting and add ADA-compliant ramps at key locations on Fourth Street west of downtown. For more information, visit fourthstreetimprovements.com. Meanwhile, TMWA is replacing a water main on 4th between Keystone Avenue and Stoker Avenue,
Mill Street, Reno: Work continues on Mill Street between I-580 and Golden Lane while crews work on utility trenching. For the latest updates, visit millstreetwidening.com.
Arlington Avenue, Reno: The bridges over the Truckee River on Arlington Avenue have been demolished, and traffic is being re-routed to nearby bridges. Replacement bridges will be completed in summer 2026.
Sparks Boulevard, Sparks: Work continues on the Sparks Boulevard Capacity Improvement Project, which will expand the route from four lanes to six on the roughly two-mile stretch between I-80 and Baring Boulevard. Expect round-the-clock lane closures between Springland/O’Callaghan Drive and Baring Boulevard through mid-March. For the latest updates, visit sparksblvdproject.com.
Mark Earnest contributed to this report.
Brett McGinness is the engagement editor for the Reno Gazette Journal. He’s also the writer of The Reno Memo — a free newsletter about news in the Biggest Little City. Subscribe to the newsletter right here. Consider supporting the Reno Gazette Journal, too.
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – It’s time to “free your heels” and embrace Tahoe’s winter recreation at the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival on March 7. Whether you’re a seasoned pro at cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, or you’re trying to get your feet wet, Saturday’s event is teeming with nature, brews, and camaraderie.
Travel North Tahoe Nevada (TNTNV) is teaming up with Nevada Nordic, Tahoe Multisport, Alibi Ale Works, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation and other local partners in the wondrous Tahoe Meadows, providing attendees a chance to engage with outdoor recreation experts, check out free cross-country and snowshoe rentals, and more.
“We’re excited to see the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival enter its second year, building on last year’s strong community response. In collaboration with our local partners, this event is thoughtfully curated with residents in mind – offering free equipment for the day, expert instruction, locally crafted brews, and other experiences in a welcoming setting,” said Andy Chapman, President and CEO of Travel North Tahoe Nevada. “It’s designed to make it easy for residents to get outside, try something new, and bring people together. Events like this reflect the spirit of North Lake Tahoe and what’s possible when our community comes together.”
Along with opportunities to test out free demos and rentals, there will be live music, beer tasting and races.
Tahoe Meadows is known for its gentle trails, and is a popular spot for snowshoeing due to its flat terrain. This event, located near Chickadee Ridge, will offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
This family-friendly event is on the second to last day of the 10-day SnowFest winter festival that’s been taking place in the North Lake Tahoe area. It starts bright and early at 9 a.m. and will close out at 2 p.m.
“Nevada Nordic is thrilled to be a part of SnowFest again this year,” said Meghan Pry, Nevada Nordic Board Member. “We love sharing our passion for cross-country skiing and watching our community grow. We are proud to keep winter recreation accessible by offering free access to our 20km trail network. This is the perfect opportunity for our community to gather together and free our heels!”
For more information about the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival or to check out the SnowFest schedule, visit tahoesnowfest.org.
A swarm of earthquakes has been rattling a remote stretch of central Nevada near Tonopah, including a magnitude 4.0 quake that hit near Warm Springs Tuesday morning.
Seismologists said the activity is typical for Nevada, where clusters of earthquakes can flare up in a concentrated area. “This is a very Nevada-style earthquake sequence. We have these a lot where we just see an uptick in activity in a certain spot,” said Christie Rowe, director of the Nevada Seismological Lab.
The latest magnitude 4.0 quake struck east of Tonopah near Warm Springs. The largest earthquake in the swarm so far has measured a 4.2.
What has stood out to researchers is the fault involved. Rowe said the earthquakes are occurring along a fault stretching along the southern edge of the Monitor and Antelope ranges — and that it was previously unknown to scientists. “We didn’t know this fault was there. It’s a new fault to us — not to the Earth, obviously — but it was previously unknown,” Rowe said.
For now, the earthquakes have remained moderate. Rowe said the lab would not deploy additional temporary sensors unless activity increases to around a magnitude 5 or greater.
Seismologists said they are continuing to watch the swarm closely as Nevada works to bring the ShakeAlert early warning system to the state. The program, already active in neighboring states, can send cellphone alerts seconds before shaking arrives. “For me, it’s a really high priority. That distance to the faults gives us enough time to warn people — and that can make a big difference in reducing injuries and damage,” Rowe said.
Seismologists encouraged anyone who feels shaking to report it through the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Did You Feel It” system, saying even small quakes can help scientists better understand Nevada’s seismic activity.
Experts said the swarm is worth monitoring but is not cause for alarm. They noted that earthquakes like the 5.8 that hit near Yerington in December 2024 typically happen in Nevada about every eight to 10 years, and said they will continue monitoring the current activity closely.
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