at the National Automobile Museum for the ultimate Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert, featuring Garrat Wilkin & The Parrotheads! Put on your best Hawaiian shirt, grab your flip-flops, and let’s get the island vibes rolling!
As the sun sets and the stars start to twinkle, we’ll be filling the air with all your favorite Buffett tunes, from Margaritaville to Cheeseburger in Paradise. Sing, sway, and dance the night away to the sounds of the tropics!
What to Expect:
Food Trucks Galore – Delicious bites to keep you fueled and ready to party.
Fun Games – Play, laugh, and enjoy great entertainment throughout the night.
Exciting Raffles – Win amazing prizes and take home a little extra island magic.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, July 12
Patio Opens: 5:00 PM
Entertainment Starts: 6:00 PM
General Admission: $20 per person
Member Admission: $15 per person (Call 775.333.9300 for your discount code!)
Pro Tips for a Smooth Ride:
Bring your confirmation email (and a big smile!) to the entrance.
Low-back chairs only—let’s keep those island vibes flowing!
No pets, outside food, drinks, or coolers—just bring yourself and your party spirit!
No overnight parking—make sure to snag a spot early!
Rain or shine, we’re partying! (No refunds, but we promise a night you won’t forget.)
Movie Double-Feature Celebrating great Chicano Men and Women in Music and film. Enjoy a night of classic cars, music, vendors, food trucks and movies.
📽️ WEST WIND El Rancho Drive-In Movies
📍 555 El Rancho Dr.
Sparks, Nv. 89431
📆 July 12th, 2025
🛍️ Vendors: 7pm-1am
🚚 Food Trucks: 7pm-1am
🎞️ La Bamba: 8:30pm-10:30pm
🎞️ Selena: 10:45pm-12:45am
🅿️ Special Parking for Lowriders, Classic Cars and Hot Rods: Must arrive by 7:00pm.
st Event of the Year by the American Advertising Federation, the evening will feature costume contest & table decorating contests, extravagant raffle prizes, a live auction, and an unforgettable performance from the Reno Phil led by Music Director Laura Jackson. This high-energy show celebrates the legendary musicians who have left an indelible mark on the world. Starring Capathia Jenkins & Ryan Shaw, this unforgettable program will feature songs by iconic artists - Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and many others.
This year’s event is respectfully dedicated in memory of Todd Felts.
Don't wait to get your table ($750) - prices increase to $1,000 after May 1. Tables seat 10.
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An intimate evening of stand up comedy LIVE from the Beer Garden at South Lake Brewing in the heart of Lake Tahoe!
What: 90-minute stand-up comedy show at the epic Beer Garden at South Lake Brewing Company! Natinoal touring headlining comedians from Comedy Central & TV!
turns the heart of MidTown into a vibrant festival filled with live music, art, dance and local culture.
In 2024, over 28,800 attendees came together to celebrate Reno’s creativity, and 2025 is shaping up to be even bigger! This year, we’re expanding with more stages, more music, and more experiences!
What to Expect:
Live Music Stages – Multiple stages throughout MidTown, featuring an eclectic mix of local and national artists across genres.
Live Mural Painting – Watch artists bring massive murals to life right before your eyes.
Dance Lessons & Performances – Learn new moves with free dance lessons or enjoy performances by talented dancers.
Street Performers & Buskers – Enjoy surprises around every corner with live entertainment activating the streets.
MidTown Market – Over 100 local vendors, artisans, and makers selling unique goods and art.
Roller Skating & Bike Valet – Cruise through MidTown or take advantage of our bike valet for a hassle-free experience.
Relaxation Zone & Kids Zone – A little something for everyone, including a chill-out space and fun activities for families.
Food & Drinks – Explore MidTown’s incredible bars and restaurants, or grab a bite from local food vendors.
Stay Connected:
Follow @MidTownDistrictReno on Instagram or subscribe to our newsletter for updates, artist announcements and insider info here: bit.ly/MidTownRenoNews
Want to Get Involved?
Sponsor the Festival – Support MidTown and get your brand in front of thousands, bit.ly/DITSsponsor
Become a Vendor – Apply to showcase your business or artwork. bit.ly/DITSvendor
Volunteer – Be part of the team that makes the magic happen! bit.ly/DITSvolunteer
Perform at the Event – Musicians and performers, we want to hear from you! bit.ly/DITSartists
Offer an Experience – Add to the magic of Dancing in the Streets with dance lessons, live paintings, or more! bit.ly/DITSbringexperiences
For more details, visit renomidtown.com/dancinginthestreets
, 2025 For Ages 11 – 17
Sign Up at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/bruka-s-15th-annual-youth-performing-arts-tickets-184657
An Original YOUTH Theatre Creation Workshop & Performance
RENO, NV. Sign the kids up for our annual youth workshop at Brüka Theatre, a truly inspiring and creative experience in theatre creation in which young artists are nurtured in a positive and safe theatre environment. This is the only workshop developing original plays with participants in our area. This year’s workshop theme is “Carnivalia”. A group of kids experience a wildly magical evening at a vintage carnival. With the base idea, participants create their own play led by working theatre professionals in activities designed to develop and foster an original theatre creation employing imagination, concentration, and confidence with acting, movement/dance, voice, technique, character, theatrical design and appreciation of the theatrical artistic journey presented in a two week collaborative workshop followed by public performances.
This is a special and unique opportunity to work with artists from Brüka Theatre to develop a play using acting tools, scene work, playwriting, improvisation and dance/movement while exploring, adapting and working together to create an original piece for public performance on July 25 & July 26, 2025. Open to 22 participants. Sign up by July 1, 2024 for $350. $400 after July 1, 2025.
Camp Schedule: Two Weeks In July: July 14 – 18 & July 21 – 25, 2025
GENERAL HOURS: 10 am to 4 pm weekdays with adequate breaks.LUNCH: 11:45 am to 12:30 pm. Participants must provide their own lunch and we ask that each participant, if able, sign up to bring snacks for the group one of the days.
Preview Ticketed Performance – Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 3:00 PMPublic Performance – Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
4 Internships/Assistants Available for ages 17 – 19(Theatrical, Leadership, Technical or Writing experience is a plus.)Link to apply for Internship: https://forms.gle/2r7pd2bcKHw5KiZR6
2 Partial Scholarships Available: ($200 Tuition) Please write a 250-word essay including the desire to participate in the Performing Arts Camp, prior experience and limitations.
Additional Opportunities – We will figure that out as we go.
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE: Brüka Theatre celebrates its 32nd season of live theatre in downtown Reno – Transcendence is the theme for the 2024/2025 season. As an artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists and an acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a non-equity, small, not-for-profit member theater company and is a constituent of the national TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced hundreds of live shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at www.bruka.org.
Workshop Artists
Mary Bennett – Core Director/Producer. Improvisation. Acting. Creation. Story.
Producing Artistic Director – Brüka Theatre. Works as actor, director, producer and Artist in Residence for The Nevada Arts Council and The Sierra Arts Foundation. Mary has been teaching Drama at Doral Middle School this past year while continuing to work with Brüka. Mary has also worked with The Reno Phil and has been commissioned by The Nevada Museum Of Art to bring Anne Brigman and The Victorian Radicals to life. Bennett has worked as a professional theatre maker for many moons as well as playing Madame Curry with The Carson City Ghost Walk. She has adapted fairy tales and created original plays in workshops for and with children and adults for the duration of her theatrical career. Mary teaches drama at Doral Academy.
Alexander Biber – Movement. Choreography. Story.
Alex is currently the Ballet Master of The Nevada Dance Company and is a past company member of the Sacramento Ballet, has danced with The Australian National Ballet Company, and has also danced and choreographed with Sierra Nevada Ballet. Alex’s work as a teaching artist spans more than a decade with Brüka, schools and dance companies. Most notably, Alex has worked as choreographer/creator on Brüka’s Buttcracker series and has been seen in numerous Brüka performances.
Michael Grimm – Acting. Creation. Story. Design.
Mike has been an actor, writer, director and graphic designer for Brüka for over 27 years and has designed over 100 posters for Brüka, and shared in Brüka’s branding. Grimm creates comics and illustrations for the Reno News & Review. teaches in the Washoe County school district and raises his family. Some of his notable Brüka’s appearances include: Bent, Mother Courage, Noises Off, Three Penny Opera, Cabaret, Waiting For Godot, Wizard of Oz, True West, Frozen. Shows I directed or wrote: A Christmas Carol, Little Murders, I’m Not Afraid of You!, Titus Andronicus, A Streetcar Named Desire.
David Simpson – Technical/Facility Director. Design. Management.David Simpson, born in Reno, Hug High School graduate, learned the art of photography during five years in the Navy as a Photographer’s Mate aboard the U.S.S. Constellation. In the early 90’s he was introduced to theatre in Modesto, CA and has been involved since “sometimes immersed in it, sometimes not [with] various duties, a few roles, numerous venues, a lot of shows.” At Brüka, Dave brings stage productions to life through his lighting and sound expertise. Artists and audiences throughout the region have benefited from his tireless work ethic and attention to detail when building a world on stage with sight and sound.
We may have other artists working with students in acting, make-up, costuming, theatrical devices and playwriting. Students will need to have access to a working computer.
Brüka Theatre Performing Arts Camp Sign-up Form – “Carnavalia”ONLINE FORM: https://forms.gle/henUeAiUYd7UWGpV8
