Northwestern Nevada will get a tiny sliver of relief from three-digit temperatures, with highs expected in the 90s in the valleys through most of the coming week. It's great news for anyone looking to get outside in the next few days — the calendar is packed with events like Food Truck Friday and the Reno Basque Festival in Reno and the Barracuda Championship and Shakespeare up at Lake Tahoe.
Here's a look at what's happening in the region for July 15-21, 2024.
Northwestern Nevada events, July 15-21
Artown, through July 31: Continuing its eclectic mix of art and entertainment, the Artown festival features several artists this year. Visit artown.org to get more details on all event times, dates, locations and ticket prices (some shows are free).
Country Hits: Songs from Nashville, July 15: Country artists Emily West and Rick Brantley will perform alongside the Reno Philharmonic for this lakefront tribute to country music. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe NV State Park, 2005 Highway 28 in Incline Village. Tickets start at $72. For details, visit laketahoeshakespeare.com .
Always ... Patsy Cline, July 16, 19, 20: Catch this tribute to a country superstar and her long friendship with a fan, told through a lineup of Patsy Cline's greatest hits. This week's performances are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. at Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe NV State Park, 2005 Highway 28 in Incline Village. Tickets start at $17. For details, visit laketahoeshakespeare.com .
The Merry Wives of Windsor, July 17, 18, 21: Sir John Falstaff, short on cash, attempts to woo the wives of two wealthy merchants in this comedy by William Shakespeare. This week's performances are Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights at 7:30 p.m. at Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe NV State Park, 2005 Highway 28 in Incline Village. Tickets start at $17. For details, visit laketahoeshakespeare.com .
Barracuda Championship, July 18-21: The PGA Tour makes its annual stop at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Old Greenwood golf course at 12915 Fairway Drive in Truckee, California. Tickets are limited; visit barracudachampionship.com for details.
38 Special, July 18: Lead singer and guitarist Don Barnes is still fronting this Southern rock band whose best known songs include “Hold On Loosely,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Rockin’ Into The Night” and “Second Chance.” They’re back in town for this show at 8 p.m. at the Grand Theater, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. Second St., Reno. Tickets range from $35-$70. For more, call 775-789-1115 or visit grandsierraresort.com .
Saqib, July 18: Currently making a name for himself with a diverse electronic/dance style, this DJ/producer is from Brooklyn, New York. He’ll perform at 10 p.m. at Dead Ringer Analog Bar, 432 E. Fourth St., Reno. Tickets are $0-$15. Details at facebook.com/drabreno .
Food Truck Friday, July 19: Reno summer weekends start at Food Truck Friday, with a 50-vendor cuisine lineup including American, Mexican, Asian fusion, Southern, Mediterranean, Brazilian and so many more. It's happening from 4 to 9 p.m. at Idlewild Park, 1800 Idlewild Drive in Reno. For details, visit facebook.com/RenoStreetFood .
Dawes, July 19: This L.A. band earned its following with touring and releases on the regular. It’s acoustic-driven indie-rock music, with well-known songs such as “Things Happen,” “Who Do You Think You’re Talking To?” and “Mistakes We Should Have Made.” They will play at 7:30 p.m. at the South Shore Room, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, 15 Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $40-$50. For more, call 800-342-7724 or visit harrahstahoe.com .
Maoli, July 19: Merging Polynesian and country music styles, this Hawaiian band has earned an international following with their distinctive sound. The band plays at 7 p.m. at Glow Plaza, J Resort, 670 W. Fourth St., Reno. Tickets are $20-$35. For more information, call 775-348-2200 or visit jresortreno.com .
Reno Basque Festival, July 20: The 56th annual celebration of Basque culture will be held at McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, at 10 a.m., with a social dance set for 8 p.m. at The Fe (formerly the Santa Fe) at 235 Lake Street. For details, visit renobasqueclub.org .
Jewel and Melissa Etheridge, July 20: These two singer-songwriters are doing a theater tour together this summer. Jewel’s biggest hits include “Hands” and “Foolish Games.” Etheridge is best known for songs such as “Come To My Window” and “I’m The Only One.” They’ll play at 8 p.m. at the Grand Theater, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. Second St., Reno. Tickets range from $50-$100. For more, call 775-789-1115 or visit grandsierraresort.com .
Chris Young, July 20: Since the mid-‘00s, this Tennessee singer has been building a following in country music with hits such as “Losing Sleep,” “The Man I Want To Be” and “I’m Coming Over.” He performs at 7 p.m. at the Nugget Event Center, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $25-$110. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com .
Blues Traveler, July 20: Harmonica player and vocalist John Popper still leads this band with jam-rock roots that often expands into blues, folk and alternative rock. The group’s hits include “Run-Around,” “But Anyway” and “Girl Inside My Head.” They are back in town for this show at 7 p.m. at Glow Plaza, J Resort, 670 W. Fourth St., Reno. Tickets are $20-$35. For more, call 775-348-2200 or visit jresortreno.com .
AL1CE, July 20: This dramatic Los Angeles band has earned a loving Reno following for its shows that mix theatricality with darkwave and progressive hard rock styles. It’s back for this show at 7 p.m. at Alturas Bar, 1044 E. Fourth St., Reno. There is a $12 door charge. For details, call 775-324-5050 or visit facebook.com/alturasnv .
SambaDa, July 20: For more than two decades, this group from the Bay Area has been blending styles effortlessly and with great skill: Brazilian music, samba, reggae and funk all have a place in their sound. Additionally, they have their own dance troupe performing with them. See it all at 7:30 p.m. at Reno Public Market, 299 E. Plumb Lane., Reno. Further details at renopublicmarket.com .
Magique, July 20: The Theatre plays host to a dazzling performance of illusions and special effects by Reno duo Kevin & Caruso. The magic takes place Saturday night at 8 p.m. at 505 Keystone Avenue. Tickets start at $50. For details, visit wethetheatre.com .
Northwestern Nevada weather, July 15-21
Monday: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny, with highs in the low 90s in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the mid-60s in the valleys and in the 50s at higher elevations.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-90s to 100 in the valleys and in the 80s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the mid-60s in the valleys and in the mid-40s to mid-50s at higher elevations.
Wednesday: Sunny, with highs in the mid-90s to 100 in the valleys and in the 80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the low 60s in the valleys and in the mid-40s to mid-50s at higher elevations.
Thursday: Sunny, with highs in the mid-90s to 100 in the valleys and in the 80s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows in the mid-60s in the valleys and in the mid-40s to mid-50s at higher elevations.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the high 90s to 100 in the valleys and in the 80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-60s in the valleys and in the mid-40s to mid-50s at higher elevations.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with highs around 100 in the valleys and in the 80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the upper 60s in the valleys and in the mid-40s to mid-50s at higher elevations.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with highs around 100 in the valleys and in the 80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the upper 60s in the valleys and in the mid-40s to mid-50s at higher elevations.
Northwestern Nevada roads, July 15-21
I-580, south of Reno: Traffic lanes will be reduced on I-580 on Galena Creek Bridge south of Reno from Monday through Thursday as the Nevada Department of Transportation conducts routine bridge inspections. Lane closures will take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., with southbound lane closures scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, and northbound lane closures set for Wednesday and Thursday.
U.S. 395, Gardnerville: NDOT is resurfacing U.S. 395 through downtown Gardnerville between Waterloo Lane and First Street. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in either direction; drivers should expect moderate delays. Work is expected to continue through September.
Steamboat Parkway, south Reno: Crews will expand the stretch of Steamboat Parkway from four lanes to six between Marketplace Drive and Veterans Parkway through November.
U.S. 395, North Valleys: Ramps to Stead Boulevard (exit 76) and the section of Stead Boulevard underneath U.S. 395 will be closed intermittently overnight through July 18 while NDOT conducts resurfacing work. Drivers on 395 can use exits at Lemmon Drive or North Red Rock Road as a detour, while drivers on Stead Boulevard will be detoured on Silver Lake Road or North Virginia Street.
Northbound traffic will continue be reduced to two lanes on U.S. 395 through mid-2025 due to NDOT's work to widen U.S. 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road. The on-ramp at Panther Valley north of Reno will be closed through late 2024.
U.S. 395 north of Topaz Lake: Single-lane closures will take place in one-mile sections from the state line to Ray May Way between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays through August as NDOT repaves the roadway. Reduced speed limits will be in place. Drivers should expect travel delays of up to 30 minutes.
Mark Earnest contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Reno Gazette Journal: PGA Tour, Basque Festival, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare and more this week in Reno-Tahoe area
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