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    4.3 (19 reviews)
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    Michael T.

    Artown is one of the highlights of the year. Year after year after year! From beautiful sculpture on display, to live performances of music and theatre, the event encompasses all sorts of incredibly rich art experiences that make the city come alive! Unfortunately much of that involved the community getting together, so during this pandemic, they really had to pivot hard. What they came up with was nothing short of amazing, and the entire committee should receive incredible praise. Immersive virtual programming and community art creation still had the city morale on high in a way only art can do. We got to be part of the We Are Heartown project. We painted big wooden hearts and then they got hung around town. It was really cool to see them on display. Thanks for all your hard work Artown and all you do to enrich the community!

    Nancy V.

    This is one of the best things about living in Reno. We have been participating in this month long event for the last few years. This year, we are trying to see as much as possible, but there is just too much! Too many wonderful events but one must choose and prioritize. Plays running concurrently at our three fabulous Community Theaters, Pop-Opera, Improv, Storytelling, Reno Phil Pops Concert, all are occurring on one night! And the list goes on and on and on from 8 in the morning until 10:30 at night. Oh where can I get one of those "Time Twisting" things that Hermione used? The amazing thing is many of the events are free! Even the ticketed events are reasonable and the venues are spectacular; Winfield park, Bartley Ranch and the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, local art galleries, coffeeshops, businesses, and UNR. Just saw a wonderful FREE concert last night at Wingfield Park for the World Music Series. It was a double header with Kashe Kale and his band and the Ragamala Dance Company featuring music, song and dance from India. Amazing! I got to experience something that I may not have been aware of if it had not been here in Reno. Did I mention this was FREE??? Thank-You to all of the community sponsors and the small but dedicated staff at Artown for making all of this possible for our community. "The arts are the best insurance policy a city can take on itself." -Woody Dumas, former Mayor of Baton Rouge.

    Sweeett!!   Got my poster signed !!!
    Donna B.

    Month long art event in Reno. All art- visual,music and hands on. Many of the events are FREE !! Some ask for a small donation. What ever you like in the way of art is is represented this month. At the first of the month I had a chance to meet and talk to Franz Szony the artist who designed the Artown poster. And see his collection of Wise Witches- great work. Several occasions during the month I have enjoyed the music of Milton Merlos while dinning al fresco at Wild River Grille. Movie in the park on Friday nights are always great- come early to get a spot, Wingfield Park is constantly busy with events all day long and into the night. And there's just something cool about watching movies under the stars. Events are located all over town. My favorite every year is Art Paws. Sheela gets to spend a couple of hours at McKinley park checking out the other dogs and picking up treats from the vendors. Bartley Ranch is an outdoor amphitheater in a quiet neighborhood that seats about a 1000 people. It hosted a free concert of AGT star Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Great venue and incredible talent. The Atlantis hosted the fashion show. Eleven designers sent their newest creations down quite the long runway for all to check out. Naima Mora, winner America's Top Model performed during the show and hosted the after party. Midtown Art Walk- get you art culture on by wandering around on a Thursday evening in Midtown checking out local artists and their crafts. I dare say there must have been almost 100 artists that you could personally talk to and buy art from. Painters, jewelry makers and musicians. What a great month to experience so much for free or at a very low cost in Reno. So much variety. Mark you calendar for next year.

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    Bob M.

    A reminder that the Artown Festival has something for everyone. Many free events, downtown, midtown, Bartley Ranch Museum of Art, and many more locations. Get a guide or find the web page. So far I have been to 2 free musical events. Bring the family, bring a chair, pack a picnic lunch. Celebrate Artown and enjoy the festivities. Donate, if you can, to make it even better next year. Saw Dave Luning, July 8, at the Brassiere St James. The street was blocked, the building provide ample shade. A great show and a very talented group. Also saw the Hot Club of San Francisco, at Bartley Ranch, all strings (guitars and violin) and a great singer, singing classics in French and English. It was an overflowing crowd at Bartley Ranch. This is the link to Artown: https://renoisartown.com/summer-soiree/ SEE YOU THERE.

    Waiting for his new CD to be released.  He played some songs that are currently being produced in studio.
    Leanh E.

    I didn't make it to the kick off of Artown, but came tonight to the Sand Regency to listen to Jon Stephen. Wow! What an amazingly talented Brazilian Jazz Guitarist. The music was so wonderful that it took me away to a different place. So excited for his new CD to be released soon. The music was definitely a 5! The venue, I would give a 2, this musician was definitely too talented to be playing at the poolside of the Sands Regency. He definitely needed to be either at the Wingfield amphitheater or a real music hall. I can't complain though, because there wasn't an entrance fee; however, I would definitely pay to hear him play in a proper acoustical setting without the background noise of the pool splashing. Still a great event and thank you for giving the community a wonderful evening.

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    Sarah B.

    Month long art event! Every day there's at least 4 different art related events. I have only done the thing one can do with their children but the options are endless. Free performances, free concerts, galleries, art while just walking around downtown. It is an incredible way to introduce your family to different art mediums, and something I enjoy with my family yearly. Highly suggest going to as many events as you can!

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    Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off - Porky chicks rib sampler

    Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off

    4.3(320 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    8/27/2025- I can't…read morebelieve it's been a year! A little different with the weather this year, but it could have been hailing.. Minus a star- because we used to be able to park in the garage area- but now it's for high players and & $20.. Lucked out, and parked in the other lot near the freeway. Shocked that we were able to get free VIP tent tickets- ( rarely visit in the area).. how could I say no.. My youngest wasn't able to attend, so I sacrificed and enjoyed AYCE ribs.. I was set on visiting the other vendors to take some ribs home, but I ate too many-.. Rain stopped and enjoyed the festival ! Looking forward to another year..

    This was probably an awesome event back in the day prior to all the inflation, but in today's…read moreworld, it's just so-so. The rib cook-off is definitely worth going to at least once, but honestly how many ribs can one eat?? It almost should be called a BBQ sauce smackdown rather than rib cook-off because seems like the sauce is the star nowadays. The ribs itself were ok. It was lacking the smokiness, some were hit or miss, being dry or not fall-off-the-bone tender, or were slathered in so much sweet BBQ sauce that you couldn't even taste the meat. - The juiciest ribs were from Aussom Aussie. - Butch's wasn't what I remembered years ago, not much flavor on the meat but the spicy BBQ sauce was my favorite. - BJ's was a total letdown. The sticky BBQ sauce was too sweet and covered up the too-dry ribs. - Bone Daddy's had a nice sear on the outside and had a bit of a smokiness. - Bison Rib from Montana was huge! But the meat was lean and SO chewy, I looked like a bison chewing on it. The prices now are insane. All samplers are an agreed upon monopolized price of $12 for 3 pork ribs. Every vendor sells the same price. Beef bones average $45-50. The VIP AYCE is so pricey that it's not even worth it. Enticing but who can possibly eat 20 ribs plus sides, beer and ice cream?! The setup is very nice and spaced out. There are trash bins everywhere, so the space is pretty clean. I liked how they have hand washing stations around also. The event is enjoyable only early morning or evenings. During the day is way to hot. Parking wasn't too bad since ppl come and go constantly and by the freeway, it's only a short 2 block walk. Fun event, but I left feeling greasy yet unfulfilled.

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    Great Reno Balloon Race - "Sushi" - cutest air balloon 2024

    Great Reno Balloon Race

    4.9(82 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Free Event yearly!!! It was an amazing experience seeing all the balloons up close. Rancho San…read moreRafael is such a big place it can accommodate all balloons that are joining the race. It's not a regret waking up 2 in the morning to see this magical event. The dawn patrol started at 5am so we were there about 3:30. Parking starts to fill at that time and we were all bundled up. If you plan to do this event, wear comfy shoes as there's a lot of walking to get to the parking and going into the park itself. There's $25 cash parking fee if you park at San Rafael. But if you park outside, it's always free. Bring blankets and folded chairs. There's merchants selling food and other things which start serving at about 5:30 am. The place is almost at full capacity as early as 5am so be there at least 3:30am. I'm sure you will have an amazing time! All balloons for Dawn Patrol ascended at 5:30. Then about 7am all the other balloons started going up. See you again, next year!

    What a cool event!! I am kicking myself for being here in town for the last 4 years and not…read moreattending this awesome event. Its an early wake up for sure as the gates open at 3:30 and you should probably be there by 4:30 at the latest. the illuminations (glow) of the balloons before dawn is an incredible sight. They have all kinds of vendors selling food, drinks (including good bloody marys) and crafts. Its super cool being so close to the balloon crews and pilots. You are right there it the mix of it all and sometimes they might even ask you for a little help, which is fun. I got to help hold down a balloon basket just before launch. You can bet that I will be back each and every year to this very fun event. Another feather in the cap for Reno!

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    Reno Bites Week

    4.8(14 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown

    2018. Part 2 Two…read moreweeks really meant dividing the review into two parts. Over the weekend I stopped in at one of my most favorite places- SÜP, for their RBW special trio of soups and a mini loaf of bread for $10. They have participated all seven years. I get this to go, and it becomes lunch for three days. Always delicious. Not on Monday, I finally got to Moo Dang. I am such a wimp when it comes to spicy, but I still enjoy Asian foods. The RBW special was Drunken Noodles (zero spice for me) and a Big Chang Beer for $10. The noodles still had fabulous flavor and the beer I sent to another table- cheers. Wednesday was continuing the RBW dine with friends. Erica and went to Zozo's for their over the top $30 RBW special. So many choices !!! Probably the best bargain during the event. Appetizer, soup or salad, main, and dessert all for $30. Oh, and don't forget their very addictive basket of garlic bread. Yep, easily two meals here. See separate Zozo's review for all the food. So indecisive and running out of time. Thursday I ran up to Skyline Kitchen and Vine. $30 for an adult beverage, appetizer, main and dessert. Craving a burger, I did the 8 oz Kobe Burger, topped with caramelized onions, white cheddar, and a steak sauce aioli. Check restaurant review for full food description. Another busy Friday, but Claudy came up from Carson to try the RBW $10 lunch special at Chihuahua's on South Virginia across from the Lexus dealer. Plenty of food for the price. Chips and salsa arrived first. Then platter of a beef enchilada and a chili Relleno with beans and rice. The meal was good, but nothing wowed me. And the food chilled off rather quickly. That didn't matter because the waitress took my plate before I was all thru. Claudy and I ordered each of the desserts. Both were very sweet. The place wasn't packed during lunch, but I did feel rushed. Saturday!! Oh no RBW is over. The fabulous finale is always the Chef Showdown. This year 6 chefs who participated in RBW sliced, diced and sautéed against each other for bragging rights of the best in Reno. They an hour to create a vegetarian plate using butternut squash, couscous, turmeric and pomegranate. Mmm the aromas that filled the air. The best part is you get to walk around all the kitchens and see how they cook and ask questions. Brett Moseley won best use of ingredients and Joe Bell won best plating and overall WINNER. Congrats to everyone!!! Now after two weeks of having so many fabulous food specials with lots of friends- I'm off to the gym. See you next year. Or in any locally owned restaurant. Remember- Break the Chain, Reno has fabulous food.

    This year was the 7th Annual Reno Bites Restaurant Week, however for me, it was my very first…read moreparticipating in it. It was two weeks of absolute fun as my room mates and I made an effort to visit as many restaurants as we possibly could. I already made separate reviews for all the places we dined at for the Reno Bites Restaurant Week, but just in case you missed it, we visited: Liberty Food and Wine Exchange, Chihuahua's Cantina and Grill, Skyline Kitchen and Vine, Sierra St. Kitchen, Moo Dang, Shore Room, and lastly Fin and Filet. Of course, I would have loved to try them all out, but there's only so much we could visit with work and what not. I love food and I love to eat. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, I love them all. Not to mention there are countless restaurants and new ones keep popping up. With Reno Bites Restaurant Week, there are those selected and highlighted restaurants advertising their specials for those two weeks, making it very appealing to want to try them out. I, personally, was able to dine at many restaurants that I always wanted to try out, but never got the chance to. It was not just the food, but the experience as a whole. For those selected restaurants, it was great exposure and they were able to showcase a little taste of what they were about. And for us, it was fun and delicious experience. Unfortunately, we missed the Chef Showdown because we were out of town for the weekend. But, there's always next year and many years to come. Overall, this being my first ever Reno Bites, I have to say I loved every minute of it. Prices were very affordable and the foods were all so tasty. Sad to think we'll have to wait a whole year until the next one rolls around, but when it does finally come, I'll be ready!

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