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Celebrate Art, Music, and Culture at Artown

Artown, a monthlong festival in Reno, is a gathering of artists from around the world who come together to celebrate art, music, and culture. This year marks the 28th anniversary of Artown, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. With dozens of arts events, concerts, classes, tours, lectures, workshops, exhibits, dances, and more, Artown offers something for everyone.

From July 1 to July 30, you can catch Artown events happening every day across Reno. To find a full list of events, visit the official Artown calendar here.

First Two Weekends Highlights

While it’s impossible to list all the amazing activities happening during Artown in one article, we’ve highlighted some of the events taking place during the first two weekends of July. Don’t worry, though, because in a couple of weeks, we’ll publish another guide with even more events for you to explore.

Activities for Everyone

Many of the events run throughout July, so if you’re interested but can’t attend on the specified day, make sure to check the calendar for alternate dates. Best of all, all events are free unless otherwise noted.

Highlighted Events

• Opening parade at McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Dr. from 4:30-6:15 p.m.
• Opening night concert at Wingfield Park, 2 S. Arlington Ave. from 7:30-9 p.m.
• Summer dinner concert series at Wild River Grille, 17 S. Virginia St. from 6:30-9:30 p.m. (this series happens at this time and place every day of July)
• Biketopia (collection of art bikes) at Reno Public Market, 299 East Plumb Lane from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Celtic Songs of Reno at Black Rabbit Meadery, 401 E. 4th Street from 4-5 p.m. (21 and over, and bring an instrument if you want to participate)
• Seussical the Musical at Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St. from 2-4 p.m., $15-$30
• New Wave concert at Village Green, 4549 Village Green Pkwy from 6-8 p.m.
• “Learning to be Lost” exhibit by Reno artist Rossitza Todorova at Metro Gallery in City Hall
• “Shark” parody theater performance at Good Luck Macbeth Theatre, 124 West Taylor St. from 7:30-9 p.m., $28-$38
• Lake Mansion guided tours at Arts for All Nevada at the Lake Mansion, 250 Court St. from 1-1:30 p.m.
• One-Hit Wonders improv scenes and songs at Reno Improv, 695 Willow St. from 8-9:15 p.m.
• Summer family arts festival at Arts for All Nevada at the Lake Mansion, 250 Court St. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Artown family circus at Reno Public Market, 299 East Plumb Lane from 3-4 p.m. or 5-6 p.m.
• 9th Annual Lavender Day at Wilbur D. May Arboretum at Ranch San Rafael Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Barbershop music in the park at Wingfield Park, 2 S. Arlington Ave. from 5:30-8 p.m.
• Diverse Perspectives art show and sale at Diverse Perspectives, 820 California Ave. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Bijou Bell and Friends concert at J Resort, 345 N Arlington Ave. from 6:30-8:30 p.m.