UDPATE RE: COVID-19
In light of the Coronavirus and health advisories, many organizations have decided to cancel or postpone their event in Truckee in the near future. If you had planned to attend an event, please refer to the event website for timely and most up-to-date information. As always, our priority is the health and well-being of our community and of our visitors. Most events create group gatherings that are not advised by health officials at this time. Before traveling to Truckee, please read through the following Travel Update and Information for Visitors.
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Monday Jul 8, 2019
Historic Downtown Truckee comes alive during this colorful tour which includes stories of railroad barons, lumber mills, ice harvesting, movie stars, and other characters past. Pass by unique shops and restaurants while learning about Truckee's famous and infamous past. The tour includes architecture, history, stories, fables, and facts.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Historic Downtown
Tuesday Jul 9, 2019
This workshop will help you learn how to get started on your knitting journey. The session is primarily focused on learning how to cast-on and the two basic stitches that provide the foundation for everything else. Information about yarn, needles, and patterns will also be covered. This class is designed for the person who is brand new to knitting or the knitter that put their needles down long ago. Our time together is immediately followed by our weekly knitting group. This gives you an opportunity to socialize with other knitters and a bit more time to practice your newly learned skill!
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Tuesday Jul 9, 2019
Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing! Continuing into its 6th year, the Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing continues to gain momentum and a growing reputation for bringing incredible talent to the stage. These free outdoor concerts are family-friendly and open to all. Lawn space is available on a first come, first serve basis.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Tuesday Jul 9, 2019
Enjoy world class Jazz performances at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats by our Artists in Residences - musicians extraordinaire fresh from a week of teaching and shar
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Truckee summer Music in the Park concert series from June 20 to August 29, hosts a community gathering with great music in the amphitheater located at Truckee Regional Park.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Enjoy world class Jazz performances at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats by our Artists in Residences - musicians extraordinaire fresh from a week of teaching and shar
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Come celebrate the 12th year of Truckee Thursdays! From June 13th through August 29th, Thursday nights in Historic Downtown Truckee is a special experience for people of all ages - residents, visitors and participants alike.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Enjoy free live music Thursday and Friday evenings in our bar at Cottonwood Hilltop Restaurant.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Enjoy world class Jazz performances at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats by our Artists in Residences - musicians extraordinaire fresh from a week of teaching and shar
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Jul 12, 2019
From tree to spoon, we will be working with freshly harvested greenwood (wood that is still wet) from California. We will discuss what to look for when selecting wood, tips for spoon design, and how to carve with confidence. Learn to safely use a sloyd knife and hook knife, with emphasis on technique and efficient carving. Then design and carve your own wooden spoon from freshly cut wood using only hand tools and your creativity. No carving experience needed.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Enjoy free world-class, eclectic music Thursdays-Saturdays at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats. Moody's is a warm, inviting space filled with locals, long-time visitors, and first-time tourists. A place for craft-cocktails, farm-to-table eats, and great music.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Enjoy world class Jazz performances at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats by our Artists in Residences - musicians extraordinaire fresh from a week of teaching and shar
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Join us at the Airshow! Come see our 150 Year Truckee Railroad Celebration booth and enjoy old pictures of Truckee and the surrounding area,
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Flowers are a pure force of nature. They remind us to look around, appreciate color, and the goodness behind living in the moment and with intention. They gently demand from us a sense of curiosity, wonder, and a slower pace of life. Learn the nourishing art of all things floral, beginning with a brief history of t...
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Explore the playful side of watercolors and combine it with a line of poetry, like one that describes courage as “balancing on the roof peak of my heart” or “if my dog could talk” or “what snowmen do at night”. Fictional writing can nourish our lives. So can painting. It seems to open the eyes of our mind. Bring your poem or line to class and local artist Anke Hass will guide you through a playful approach to watercolor and ink painting towards your words.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Enjoy world class Jazz performances at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats by our Artists in Residences - musicians extraordinaire fresh from a week of teaching and shar
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Truckee Community Farmers' Market gets underway from June 16 to September 29. Come buy some great local produce and enjoy live music with your neighbors.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing! Continuing into its 6th year, the Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing continues to gain momentum and a growing reputation for bringing incredible talent to the stage. These free outdoor concerts are family-friendly and open to all. Lawn space is available on a first come, first serve basis.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
From tree to spoon, we will be working with freshly harvested greenwood (wood that is still wet) from California.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Truckee summer Music in the Park concert series from June 20 to August 29, hosts a community gathering with great music in the amphitheater located at Truckee Regional Park.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
In this class participants will learn all the basics of screen printing: how to create and cut out a stencil, how to pull a successful print, and how to layer and register your stencils to create multi-color prints. You will create a small edition of prints from your own unique images!
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
Come celebrate the 12th year of Truckee Thursdays! Every Thursday through August 29th, Thursday nights in Historic Downtown Truckee is a special experience for people of all ages - residents, visitors and participants alike. Coburn Station plays the beer garden this week!
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
You're invited to the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund's 5th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction on July 18. Proceeds support local non-profits and high school graduate scholarships. This year's theme is 'All Aboard the Giving Fund Train', a tie-in with the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad. Special guest speaker is Jerry Blackwill from the Truckee Donner Historical Society.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
Enjoy free live music Thursday and Friday evenings in our bar at Cottonwood Hilltop Restaurant.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Join Atelier owner Heather River for this hands-on sewing workshop. Students will use their own sewing machine to learn how to sew fabric zipper pouches. Zipper pouches are a fun, practical and easy sewing project. In class, students will review the basics of setting up their machines, how to troubleshoot common sewing issues, techniques to make your project a success, and walk away with a finished product that you can easily replicate on your own at home.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Jul 19, 2019
This class will show you how to enhance your iphone photos using the Snapseed app and prepare them for print onto mulberry or rice paper. From there you will learn how to make an encaustic board display of the image by applying it to a birch board with encaustic wax!
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Historic Downtown
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Basketry has roots in many cultures. Locally we see the indigenous people using native grasses, needles, ferns, and fibers. This class will be teaching an adaptation of twined basketry that can be found in the Americas and in Europe, as well as on other continents. Soft fiber basketry allows you to reuse materials that may otherwise go to waste. We will learn a basic technique of twined basketry using natural fibers and recycled yarns. These baskets are great as water bottle or jar covers, as well as stand alone small baskets.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Drum Circle and Open Mic - Singers, actors, poets, dancers and more! Sign up early for your time slot or just show up! Beer and Wine bar is open.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Enjoy free world-class, eclectic music Thursdays-Saturdays at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats. Moody's is a warm, inviting space filled with locals, long-time visitors, and first-time tourists. A place for craft-cocktails, farm-to-table eats, and great music.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Saturday Jul 20, 2019
This workshop will introduce you to the basics of embroidery covering everything from tools and terminology to stitches and reading patterns. If you've been curious to try out embroidery or need a brush up, this is an easy-going fit. Attendees will leave with a stitch sampler and a pattern to continue working on at home.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Saturday Jul 20, 2019
The Lincoln Highway Association will lead a discussion of the progression of transportation from the Railroad to the Lincoln Highway.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Saturday Jul 20, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Truckee Community Farmers' Market gets underway from June 16 to September 29. Come buy some great local produce and enjoy live music with your neighbors.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Bring in your much-loved and much-worn garments for an afternoon of hand mending. Focusing on patching and sashiko techniques, this class will teach you how to extend the life of your favorite jeans, canvas bags, jackets or any other heavy-weight garments. Patch material, thread, and needles will be provided. Please come with items you’d like to mend. Ages 16+.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Government + Business
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Traditional European woodwork was accomplished with hand tools, green wood (wood that is still wet), and knowledge of craft & woodland care passed down through generations. During this spoon carving course we will cover skills necessary to fill your home with beautiful and useful wooden objects. From tree to spoon, we will be working with freshly harvested greenwood (wood that is still wet) from California. We will discuss what to look for when selecting wood, tips for spoon design & how to carve with confidence.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing! Continuing into its 6th year, the Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing continues to gain momentum and a growing reputation for bringing incredible talent to the stage. These free outdoor concerts are family-friendly and open to all. Lawn space is available on a first come, first serve basis.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Historic Downtown Truckee comes alive during this colorful tour which includes stories of railroad barons, lumber mills, ice harvesting, movie stars, and other characters past. Pass by unique shops and restaurants while learning about Truckee's famous and infamous past. The tour includes architecture, history, stories, fables, and facts.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Historic Downtown
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Truckee summer Music in the Park concert series from June 20 to August 29, hosts a community gathering with great music in the amphitheater located at Truckee Regional Park.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Come celebrate the 12th year of Truckee Thursdays! All summer through August 29th, Thursday nights in Historic Downtown Truckee is a special experience for people of all ages - residents, visitors and participants alike. This week, The Novelists play in the beer garden.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Enjoy free live music Thursday and Friday evenings in our bar at Cottonwood Hilltop Restaurant.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Feed the birds around you with this great handmade bird feeder. Using a locally harvested piece of wood and hand harvested basketry willow, we will weave this simple bird feeder design that will have the birds chirping for joy. This class will use a variety of tools to begin the bird feeder and teach an elegant spiral weave, finished off with a rope to hang it from a tree. You’ll be ready to put it up right outside of your house by the end of the day. No weaving experience needed.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Enjoy free world-class, eclectic music Thursdays-Saturdays at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats. Moody's is a warm, inviting space filled with locals, long-time visitors, and first-time tourists. A place for craft-cocktails, farm-to-table eats, and great music.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Saturday Jul 27, 2019
In the fourth installment of Kitchen Collab’s breakthrough pop-up series, Kitchen Collab Presents, we’ve partnered with Old Trestle Distillery and Chef Alex Tolger of MOGROG Rotisserie and Founder/Director of Kitchen Collab to provide guests with a unique dining experience.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Saturday Jul 27, 2019
Saturday Jul 27, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
This event will involve driving from Downtown Truckee to Various Locations to view old Logging areas with stops and talks.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Truckee Community Farmers' Market gets underway from June 16 to September 29. Come buy some great local produce and enjoy live music with your neighbors.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
In the fourth installment of Kitchen Collab’s breakthrough pop-up series, Kitchen Collab Presents, we’ve partnered with Old Trestle Distillery and Chef Alex Tolger of MOGROG Rotisserie and Founder/Director of Kitchen Collab to provide guests with a unique dining experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing! Continuing into its 6th year, the Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing continues to gain momentum and a growing reputation for bringing incredible talent to the stage. These free outdoor concerts are family-friendly and open to all. Lawn space is available on a first come, first serve basis.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Explore the canvas using paint, fiber and thread! Find your intuitive, personal style in this introductory multi-media workshop.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Historic Downtown Truckee comes alive during this colorful tour which includes stories of railroad barons, lumber mills, ice harvesting, movie stars, and other characters past. Pass by unique shops and restaurants while learning about Truckee's famous and infamous past. The tour includes architecture, history, stories, fables, and facts.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Historic Downtown
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
The sweet air of our magical mountains is calling. Grab your hiking shoes, a beach chair, a couple of layers and your latest knit, embroidery, crochet, weaving or yarn art project and join us for #knitnights this summer! This meet-up is open to all and intended for individuals who enjoy the company of other yarn artists. Every #knitnight takes place at a different off-site location in our area. Please let us know you are coming to this free meet-up by registering.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Truckee summer Music in the Park concert series from June 20 to August 29, hosts a community gathering with great music in the amphitheater located at Truckee Regional Park.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Thursday Aug 1, 2019
We are surrounded by natural beauty here in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In this workshop, we will draw inspiration from local mountain peaks, and will cover basic color theory, watercolor techniques, and composition, to create a mountain landscape painting. Learn tips and techniques used for painting mountains with local artist Claire Lawrenson.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Thursday Aug 1, 2019
Come celebrate the 12th year of Truckee Thursdays! This week, Tracorum brings their blend of rock, soul, and some gospel thunder funk to the beer garden. Also enjoy a food court, artisan vendors, merchant and community displays as well as children's activities.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Thursday Aug 1, 2019
Enjoy free live music Thursday and Friday evenings in our bar at Cottonwood Hilltop Restaurant.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Thursday Aug 1, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Aug 2, 2019
Local artist Carole Sesko leads participants in learning techniques for creating layers and textures in their paintings. In this usually messy class, we'll combine paper, textiles, and scraps to work and layer our acrylic paintings with. Open to ages 13 and above. No experience is necessary.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Friday Aug 2, 2019
Historic Downtown Truckee comes alive during this colorful tour which includes stories of railroad barons, lumber mills, ice harvesting, movie stars, and other characters past. Pass by unique shops and restaurants while learning about Truckee's famous and infamous past. The tour includes architecture, history, stories, fables, and facts.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Historic Downtown
Friday Aug 2, 2019
Enjoy free world-class, eclectic music Thursdays-Saturdays at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats. Moody's is a warm, inviting space filled with locals, long-time visitors, and first-time tourists. A place for craft-cocktails, farm-to-table eats, and great music.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Saturday Aug 3, 2019
Come hear about the little railroad line between Truckee and Tahoe that allowed the world to find the beauty that is Lake Tahoe.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Saturday Aug 3, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Sunday Aug 4, 2019
Truckee Community Farmers' Market gets underway from June 16 to September 29. Come buy some great local produce and enjoy live music with your neighbors.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness
Tuesday Aug 6, 2019
Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing! Continuing into its 6th year, the Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing continues to gain momentum and a growing reputation for bringing incredible talent to the stage. These free outdoor concerts are family-friendly and open to all. Lawn space is available on a first come, first serve basis.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Tuesday Aug 6, 2019
Join us for Latin Dance Night! Salsa, bachata, cumbia and more! We'll have a FREE beginner lesson followed by social dancing.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Wednesday Aug 7, 2019
The egg has long been a symbol of new life, new beginnings, fertility, and shared as a token of love, friendship, and good wishes throughout the year. Ukrainian Egg Dying or “Pysanky” is an ancient art form akin to Batik. Melted beeswax is applied with a stylist called a “kistka” and the egg is dipped into a secession of dye baths. Between each dipping wax is applied over areas where the preceding color is to remain. After the final dye bath, and all wax is removed, the colorful result of your design is revealed.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Wednesday Aug 7, 2019
Truckee summer Music in the Park concert series from June 20 to August 29, hosts a community gathering with great music in the amphitheater located at Truckee Regional Park.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Thursday Aug 8, 2019
Come celebrate the 12th year of Truckee Thursdays! All summer through August 29th, Thursday nights in Historic Downtown Truckee is a special experience for people of all ages - residents, visitors and participants alike. ONOFF rocks the beer garden this week.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Thursday Aug 8, 2019
Enjoy free live music Thursday and Friday evenings in our bar at Cottonwood Hilltop Restaurant.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Thursday Aug 8, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Aug 9, 2019 -
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Come into Mountain Hardware and receive 20% off any Brown item August 9th - 11th!
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Sports + Adventures
Friday Aug 9, 2019
Historic Downtown Truckee comes alive during this colorful tour which includes stories of railroad barons, lumber mills, ice harvesting, movie stars, and other characters past. Pass by unique shops and restaurants while learning about Truckee's famous and infamous past. The tour includes architecture, history, stories, fables, and facts.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Historic Downtown
Friday Aug 9, 2019
Enjoy free world-class, eclectic music Thursdays-Saturdays at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats. Moody's is a warm, inviting space filled with locals, long-time visitors, and first-time tourists. A place for craft-cocktails, farm-to-table eats, and great music.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Saturday Aug 10, 2019
Take a short historical walk along Jibboom Street to discuss the Red Light District with those in the know.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Historic Downtown
Saturday Aug 10, 2019
Who were these women and what were their underlying connection with Truckee, other than the obvious?
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Historic Downtown
Saturday Aug 10, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Truckee Community Farmers' Market gets underway from June 16 to September 29. Come buy some great local produce and enjoy live music with your neighbors.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Expand your knowledge of knots and macramé techniques in this fun hands-on workshop. You'll build up the foundational skills to make simple and complex knots that form a decorative plant hanger based on the size of your pot. All supplies are included, even your potted plant! This class is open new and seasoned knotters. Ages 14+.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing! Continuing into its 6th year, the Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing continues to gain momentum and a growing reputation for bringing incredible talent to the stage. These free outdoor concerts are family-friendly and open to all. Lawn space is available on a first come, first serve basis.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
If you are a local maker hoping to use your smartphone to shoot crisp, professional quality photos of your handmade items for Etsy or Ebay, this workshop is for you! Local photographer Grant Kaye guides participants through the lens of a smartphone by sharing his tips on setting up your shot, making your photograph, editing and making your products look great!
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
Truckee summer Music in the Park concert series from June 20 to August 29, hosts a community gathering with great music in the amphitheater located at Truckee Regional Park.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Mending is a wonderful way to keep your much-loved and much-worn garments in use.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Government + Business
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Come celebrate the 12th year of Truckee Thursdays! Through August 29th, Thursday nights in Historic Downtown Truckee is a special experience for people of all ages - residents, visitors and participants alike. This week Rob Leines plays the beer garden
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Enjoy free live music Thursday and Friday evenings in our bar at Cottonwood Hilltop Restaurant.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Historic Downtown Truckee comes alive during this colorful tour which includes stories of railroad barons, lumber mills, ice harvesting, movie stars, and other characters past. Pass by unique shops and restaurants while learning about Truckee's famous and infamous past. The tour includes architecture, history, stories, fables, and facts.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Historic Downtown
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Drum Circle and Open Mic - Singers, actors, poets, dancers and more! Sign up early for your time slot or just show up! Beer and Wine bar is open.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Enjoy free world-class, eclectic music Thursdays-Saturdays at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats. Moody's is a warm, inviting space filled with locals, long-time visitors, and first-time tourists. A place for craft-cocktails, farm-to-table eats, and great music.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Saturday Aug 17, 2019
There weren't many, if any at all, small towns that didn't have their own Vigilance Committee.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Saturday Aug 17, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
Truckee Community Farmers' Market gets underway from June 16 to September 29. Come buy some great local produce and enjoy live music with your neighbors.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Historic Downtown Truckee comes alive during this colorful tour which includes stories of railroad barons, lumber mills, ice harvesting, movie stars, and other characters past. Pass by unique shops and restaurants while learning about Truckee's famous and infamous past. The tour includes architecture, history, stories, fables, and facts.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Historic Downtown
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing! Continuing into its 6th year, the Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing continues to gain momentum and a growing reputation for bringing incredible talent to the stage. These free outdoor concerts are family-friendly and open to all. Lawn space is available on a first come, first serve basis.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Woven wall hangings are back in a big way! Atelier owner, Heather River, passes on her passion and is ready to get everyone working with yarn. In this beginning class, students will get to know the basics including how to warp a loom, plain weave, create triangles, soumak (fishtail or braid), and rya (fringe). All students will take home their very own tabletop, fully assembled wooden loom, shuttle and comb. This class includes a 1/2 hour lunch break. Ages 14+. THIS CLASS TAKES PLACE AT SIERRA WATER GARDENS IN RENO, NV.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Let go in this paint pouring workshop with Carole Sesko. During this class participants will experiment with acrylic paints without the uses of brushes! We'll work towards achieving multiple abstract, marbleized, even faux-encaustic pieces. This class will cover multiple paint pouring and material use techniques an...
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Historic Downtown Truckee comes alive during this colorful tour which includes stories of railroad barons, lumber mills, ice harvesting, movie stars, and other characters past. Pass by unique shops and restaurants while learning about Truckee's famous and infamous past. The tour includes architecture, history, stories, fables, and facts.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Historic Downtown
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Classical music outside in the beauty of nature. West End Beach Truckee
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Truckee summer Music in the Park concert series from June 20 to August 29, hosts a community gathering with great music in the amphitheater located at Truckee Regional Park. This week: Beatles Flashback.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Starting an abstract painting can be a daunting experience but it doesn't have to be! Find your intuitive, personal style with this introductory painting workshop. Local artist Kelly Wallis guides you through the steps to build a painting from the ground up. Participants will use paint, brushes, scrapers, foam and stencils to build texture and layers. Everyone will leave with an 8x 8'' finished work on wood.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Come celebrate the 12th year of Truckee Thursdays! Today Pacific Roots plays the Beer Garden. All summer through August 29th, Thursday nights in Historic Downtown Truckee is a special experience for people of all ages - residents, visitors and participants alike.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Enjoy free live music Thursday and Friday evenings in our bar at Cottonwood Hilltop Restaurant.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Aug 23, 2019
We are surrounded by natural beauty here in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In this workshop, we will draw inspiration from local mountain peaks, and will cover basic color theory, watercolor techniques, and composition, to create a mountain landscape painting. Learn tips and techniques used for painting mountains with local artist Claire Lawrenson. This class is great for those who have never painted with watercolor before, as well as experienced watercolor painters. Participants are welcome to bring a mountain photo, or select from one provided in class.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Aug 23, 2019
Enjoy free world-class, eclectic music Thursdays-Saturdays at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats. Moody's is a warm, inviting space filled with locals, long-time visitors, and first-time tourists. A place for craft-cocktails, farm-to-table eats, and great music.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
Learn the ancient tradition of batik, an intriguing technique of applying wax resist on fabric to be over dyed. We will explore various application techniques and tools, with possible results ranging from intricate details, bold geometrics, to fields of abstract textures. In this five hour class, time will be given to practice techniques before creating an original design to suit each individual’s vision. You will leave with a set of practice swatches and a finished 22” square of organic cotton.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
Bring a blanket and meet us on the Rink in the Village at Northstar for a screening of Patagonia’s film ‘Artifishal’.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
Henness Pass/Independence Lake - What is the connection with the Big 4 and the development of the resort concept? Come to our talk and find out.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Sunday Aug 25, 2019
Truckee Community Farmers' Market gets underway from June 16 to September 29. Come buy some great local produce and enjoy live music with your neighbors.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness
Sunday Aug 25, 2019
Learn a fun and easy ''no-sew, no-tools'' technique of braided rug weaving. A satisfyingly utilitarian project to burn through your scrap pile or repurpose old clothing. You will learn how to prepare fabric for weaving, get a solid start on making your own rug and gain confidence to finish it at home. This approach is perfect for those looking to begin a low pressure, therapeutic hobby.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Sunday Aug 25, 2019
Kai and the Monsters (student band) will be opening up for the Dead Winter Carpenters at Commons Beach on Sunday, August 25 at 3:30pm! Dead Winter Carpenters will play from 4:00 - 7:00. This is a show you don't want to miss. Get there early to see this great local young band open for a national touring band (also locals).
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Sunday Aug 25, 2019
Learn a fun and easy ''no-sew, no-tools'' technique of braided rug weaving. A satisfyingly utilitarian project to burn through your scrap pile or repurpose old clothing. You will learn how to prepare fabric for weaving, get a solid start on making your own rug and gain confidence to finish it at home. This approach is perfect for those looking to begin a low pressure, therapeutic hobby.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing! Continuing into its 6th year, the Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing continues to gain momentum and a growing reputation for bringing incredible talent to the stage. These free outdoor concerts are family-friendly and open to all. Lawn space is available on a first come, first serve basis.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tahoe Food Hub brings the Farm to Tahoe with three farm to table dinners called Supper Club. Supper Club is a fun, new way to enjoy local food with friends, and your farmer. A local chef is paired with a local farmer and rancher to design a seasonal, 4-course menu reminiscent of simpler times and supper club days.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Grab your hiking shoes, a beach chair, a couple of layers and your latest knit, embroidery, crochet, weaving or yarn art project and join us for #knitnights th
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Truckee summer Music in the Park concert series - join us for the last one of the season. A community gathering with great music in the amphitheater located at Truckee Regional Park. This week: Deja Vu plays classic rock favorites.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Reno-based artist Emily Reid leads this fun and intuitive animal portrait painting workshop. We will interpret wildlife or our domestic animal of choice in large format with bright acrylic paint colors, colored pencil, and abstract pattern. We will draw inspiration from the animals we live with or the animals we se...
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Come celebrate the 12th year of Truckee Thursdays - a special experience for people of all ages - residents, visitors and participants alike! This week in the beer garden, Soul Project NOLA brings an energetic and original mix of funk, jazz, soul, blues, and gospel.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness, Festivals + Community, Nightlife + Music
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Enjoy free live music Thursday and Friday evenings in our bar at Cottonwood Hilltop Restaurant.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Do you have pictures in your iphone that you love, think are good enough to sell or use as gifts but don’t know where to start? This class will show you how to enhance your iphone photos using the Snapseed app and prepare them for print onto mulberry or rice paper. From there you will learn how to make an encaustic board display of the image by applying it to a birch board with encaustic wax!
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Historic Downtown
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Local artist Carole Sesko leads participants in learning techniques for creating layers and textures in their paintings. In this usually messy class, we'll combine paper, textiles, and scraps to work and layer our acrylic paintings with. Open to ages 13 and above. No experience is necessary.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Enjoy free world-class, eclectic music Thursdays-Saturdays at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats. Moody's is a warm, inviting space filled with locals, long-time visitors, and first-time tourists. A place for craft-cocktails, farm-to-table eats, and great music.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Saturday Aug 31, 2019
Our final goodbye celebration for the Sesquicentennial of the Transcontinental Railroad. Join us for a BBQ & Cake!
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Saturday Aug 31, 2019
This workshop covers the basics of modern digital SLR (interchangeable lens camera) photography with local Truckee photographer, Grant Kaye. Have you been shooting with a point-and- shoot camera but you want to unlock the full creative potential of your photographic imagination? Then this class is for you! Grant will teach you how to understand and select proper camera settings to create the photos you imagine, including a review of the fundamentals of solid composition, technique, and strategies to go from snapshots to photographic art.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Saturday Aug 31, 2019
The stars shine brilliantly in the clear night sky at Northstar California's Cosmoarium. Join us weekly for a presentation of the stunning cosmos with Tahoe Star Tours and see the stars as you have never seen before this summer. Gather together around a warm fire pit at one of the best places for stargazing in Tahoe, and take in the galaxies above with renown star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Get an in-depth look at our solar system and beyond with powerful Celestron telescopes, allowing you to wonder what else might be up there. A one of a kind experience you can only get at Northstar California, the Cosmoarium will deliver wonder and amazement for your entire family at this truly unique nighttime experience.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Sunday Sep 1, 2019 -
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Truckee's Fall Into Art festival includes a wide range of artistic and cultural offerings, including visual, performance, written, culinary, and musical work; historical tours, talks, and tributes; and recreational opportunities that honor the mountain lifestyle.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District
Sunday Sep 1, 2019
Truckee Community Farmers' Market gets underway from June 16 to September 29. Come buy some great local produce and enjoy live music with your neighbors.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Fitness + Wellness
Sunday Sep 1, 2019
In this workshop, we will move beyond what was covered in the ''Intro to Smartphone Photography'' workshop and dive into making and editing more complicated photographs with the Adobe Lightroom CC App for Mobile. We will use Lightroom Mobile CC App to shoot in DNG (RAW), make HDR images, adjust focus/white balance, ISO, and shutter speed manually, do creative portraits, and then learn how to do editing in Lightroom CC on our phones (which must be purchased and installed for this workshop; Lightroom requires a free Adobe Account).
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Sunday Sep 1, 2019
This workshop will be taught by Restaurant Trokay owner Nyna Weatherson, former head cheesemonger at the world famous Greenwich Village cheese shop, Murray’s. Weatherson will pass on her vast knowledge of cheese and skill guiding students through the mozzarella making process. Students will make their very own batch of mozzarella, all while enjoying a glass of a perfectly paired draft brew. Each person will leave with their own batch of fresh mozzarella, tasting notes, and the know-how to create the cheese again for their friends and family. All supplies included.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Sunday Sep 1, 2019
Seed bead weaving is a wonderful way to add bold colors and graphic patterns to your craft knowledge repertoire. Some beading projects can take forever but these fun, quick rings are a great way to get a taste of this new skill. This workshop will cover how to create simple patterns in traditional flat weave peyote stitch, as well as finishing techniques and an overview of different types of suitable beads and supplies for the project. Bay are artist Tania Skevos will have an extensive palette of colors to play with during class. All needles, thread, and other supplies will be provided. Suitable for ages 14+. Those needing glasses for seeing up close should bring them.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Tuesday Sep 3, 2019
Join us for Soul Project Nola for the last of our Summer Concert Series this year. Continuing into its 6th year, the Summer Concert Series at Gray's Crossing continues to gain momentum and a growing reputation for bringing incredible talent to the stage. These free outdoor concerts are family-friendly and open to all. Lawn space is available on a first come, first serve basis.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community
Tuesday Sep 3, 2019
Join us for Latin Dance Night! Salsa, bachata, cumbia and more! We'll have a FREE beginner lesson followed by social dancing.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Thursday Sep 5, 2019
Enjoy free live music Thursday and Friday evenings in our bar at Cottonwood Hilltop Restaurant.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Friday Sep 6, 2019
A masterpiece awaits! Join us for an interactive opportunity to learn about a new technique while making beautiful artwork.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops
Friday Sep 6, 2019
Visitors and locals will flock to Squaw Valley from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. for a night of epic chicken wing proportions! Bands and restaurants will square off against each other in an effort to raise funds and awareness for the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Festivals + Community, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets
Friday Sep 6, 2019
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, we are surrounded by beauty and inspiration. Sketching outdoors is a wonderful way to slow down from the hectic pace of daily life and study the world around us. Learn techniques of using pen and watercolor to create quick, loose interpretations of the mountain landscapes observed in the field. Local artist, Claire Lawrenson will teach her methods of field sketching, as well as tips & tricks to help participants feel comfortable leaving the convenience of home to sketch out in the world.
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Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Learning + Workshops, Nightlife + Music
Friday Sep 6, 2019
Enjoy free world-class, eclectic music Thursdays-Saturdays at Moody's Bistro Bar + Beats. Moody's is a warm, inviting space filled with locals, long-time visitors, and first-time tourists. A place for craft-cocktails, farm-to-table eats, and great music.
... read more
Categories: Truckee Cultural District, Nightlife + Music, Cuisine + Breweries + Markets