Night in the Country, Wing Fest, Bass Camp set for festival-filled weekend in Northern Nevada

In a festival mood this week? You're in luck. Northern Nevada's lineup this week includes celebration of the arts, Shakespeare, country music, electronica and chicken wings, just to name a few. Food Truck Friday is back, and so are the Reno Aces, who will host their annual Star Wars Night on Saturday. Also on the horizon: a decent chance of thunderstorms throughout the week.

Here's a look at what else is in store this week in Northern Nevada for July 22-28, 2024.

Northern Nevada events, July 22-28

Artown, through July 31: Continuing its eclectic mix of art and entertainment, the Artown festival features several artists this year. The list of musicians includes African vocal troupe Ladysmith Black Mambazo (July 23) and hip bluegrass-folk band Steep Canyon Rangers. Go to artown.org to get more details on all event times, dates, locations and ticket prices (some shows are free).

Fuego: Salsa & Latin Jazz, July 22: Edgardo Cambon and friends will perform alongside the Reno Philharmonic for this lakefront tribute to salsa and Latin jazz. 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 .

Reno Aces vs. Las Vegas Aviators, July 23-28: The first-place Aces play host to their in-state rivals from Tuesday through Sunday. Highlights of the homestand include postgame fireworks on Friday, Star Wars Night on Saturday and $1 hot dogs on Sunday. For details and tickets, call 775-334-7000 or visit renoaces.com .

Always ... Patsy Cline, July 23-25, 28: 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, 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 .

The Merry Wives of Windsor, July 26-27: 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 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 .

Night in the Country Nevada, July 25-27: This three-day fest has become one of the go-to events for fans of country, folk and roots-rock. Headliners include Randy Houser, Neal McCoy, Riley Green, Chase Rice, Bailey Zimmerman and Corey Kent. Music starts at 2:30 p.m. each day of the fest at its site, 115 Highway 95-A East in Yerington. There are $100-$125 single-day passes and $200 three-day passes. Further details at nightinthecountrynv.org .

Trace Adkins, July 25: This country singer from Louisiana has balanced an acting career with regular album releases and tours. His big hits include “No Thinkin’ Thing,” “Every Light In The House” and “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk.” He’s back in the area for this show at 7:30 p.m. at TJ’s Corral, Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Highway 395 North, Minden. Tickets are $25-$100. For details, call 775-782-9711 or visit carsonvalleyinn.com .

Samantha Fish, July 25: Blues, rock, funk and folk all mix in the music of this talented Kansas City, Missouri., guitar player. She’s back in the area at a kickoff party for the Gambler’s Run Music Festival. See Fish at 9 p.m. in the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Club Casino, 14 State Highway 28, Crystal Bay. Tickets are $30-$35. For details, call 775-833-6333 or visit crystalbaycasino.com .

Death Lens, July 25: Merging garage rock with punk, this band from Los Angeles is becoming one of its more popular groups in this style. The band plays at 8 p.m. at Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., Reno. Tickets are $17-$20. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org .

Biggest Little City Wing Fest, July 26-27: It's the 10th edition of this celebration of chicken wings in downtown Reno. It runs from 1-10 p.m. on Friday, noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, along Virginia Street between 2nd and 6th. For details, visit caesars.com .

Food Truck Friday, July 26: This year, Food Truck Friday features a 50-vendor opening night 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 Dr. in Reno. For details, visit facebook.com/RenoStreetFood .

The Writhers, July 26: This San Diego band mixes several different styles of punk and straightforward rock for its shock-and-horror-themed music. They headline a packed bill of similarly dark-edged touring and local bands starting at 7 p.m. at Alturas Bar, 1044 E. Fourth St., Reno. There is a $10 cover. For details, call 775-324-5050 or visit facebook.com/alturasnv .

Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, July 26: Hornsby continues to bring jazz and even avant-garde touches to his piano-based roots rock. Live, he plays newer material as well as hits such as “The Way It Is” and “Mandolin Wind.” The band plays at 8 p.m. at the Grand Theater, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. Second St., Reno. Tickets range from $30-$60. For details, call 775-789-1115 or visit grandsierraresort.com .

Magique, July 26: The Theatre plays host to a dazzling performance of illusions and special effects by Reno duo Kevin & Caruso. The magic begins Saturday at 8 p.m. at 505 Keystone Avenue. Tickets start at $50. For details, visit wethetheatre.com .

Gambler’s Run Music Festival, July 26-28: For its second year, this popular festival has kept its diverse vibe. Headliners include The Wood Brothers, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The Motet, Donavon Frankenreiter and the duo of Jackie Greene and Karl Denson. It all begins at noon each day in the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Club Casino, 14 State Highway 28, Crystal Bay. Single-day tickets are $45-$65. A three-day pass is $145. Call 775-833-6333 for details or visit crystalbaycasino.com .

Classical Tahoe, July 26-27: The Classical Tahoe Orchestra performs the work of Berlioz, Rodrigo and Brahms along with guitarist Ana Vidović on July 26, and the music of Prokofiev, Childs and Mendelsson along with saxophonist Steven Banks on July 27. The shows take place at the Classical Tahoe Ricardi Pavilion, 291 Country Club Drive in Incline Village. For details, visit classicaltahoe.org .

Shinedown, July 27: This Florida band that mixes alternative and harder rock elements has been a big feature of modern rock radio, with hits such as “Sound of Madness,” “Cut the Cord” and “Monsters.” They return for this show at 7 p.m., Nugget Event Center, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $50-$130. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com .

E-40, July 27: A huge part of the Bay Area music scene, this rapper has been putting out albums and singles for decades. Expect hits such as “Tell Me When To Go,” “Function” and “Choices.” He’ll play at 8 p.m. at the Showroom, Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort, 55 Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $70-$130. For details, call 775-588-3515 or visit ballyslaketahoe.com .

Bass Camp Festival VII, July 27-28: This two-day dance/electronica event returns, with headliners on Saturday including Gigantic Nightmare, Kill Safari, Marten Horger, San Holo and Wax Motif, while Sunday is headlined by Zeds Dead, Bear Grillz, Herobust, Joyryde and What So Not. Music starts at 3 p.m. both days at Wingfield Park, 2 S. Arlington Ave., Reno. Tickets are $130 for single days or $210 for a two-day pass. Details at basscampfest.com .

Green Jelly and the Convalescence, July 28: Sonically, these two bands — Green Jelly, a punk-influenced hard rock band, and The Convalescence, a death-metal-meets-prog combo — have zero in common. But visually, they each do theatrical shows that are actually a smart touring package. It all begins at 8 p.m. at Virginia St. Brewhouse, 211 N. Virginia St., Reno. Tickets are $20. Further details at renobrewhouse.com .

World's Worst, July 28: Yes, the name is goofy, but hear me out on this Utah band with the self-esteem issues. It’s clearly ironic, as this group plays punk-influenced indie at its most energetic, catchy and vibrant, at least among many others keeping this genre alive. The band plays at 8:30 p.m. at Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., Reno. Tickets are $17-$20. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org .

Northern Nevada weather, July 22-28

Monday: Sunny, with highs near 100 in the valleys; a chance of afternoon thunderstorms at higher elevations, with highs in the low 80s to low 90s. Mostly clear overnight, with lows near 70 in the valleys and in the low 50s to low 60s at higher elevations.

Tuesday: Sunny, with highs near 100 in the valleys. A chance of afternoon thunderstorms at higher elevations, with highs in the low 80s to low 90s. Mostly clear overnight, with lows near 70 in the valleys and in the low 50s to low 60s at higher elevations.

Wednesday: Sunny, with highs near 100 in the valleys. A chance of afternoon thunderstorms at higher elevations, with highs in the 80s. Mostly clear overnight in the valleys, with lows near 70. A slight chance of evening showers at higher elevations, with lows in the low 50s to low 60s.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with highs in the 90s in the valleys and in the upper 70s to upper 80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid-60s in the valleys and in the 50s at higher elevations.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a slight chance of rain; highs near 90 in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows near 60 in the valleys and in the 40s at higher elevations.

Saturday: Sunny, with highs near 90 in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows near 60 in the valleys and in the 40s at higher elevations.

Sunday: Sunny, with highs near 90 in the valleys and in the mid-70s to mid-80s at higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows near 60 in the valleys and in the 40s at higher elevations.

Northern Nevada roadwork, July 22-28

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: Night in the Country, Wing Fest, Bass Camp set for festival-filled weekend in Northern Nevada