Looking for a place in Reno-Tahoe to celebrate America’s birthday? Here are some patriotic ideas!

1) 4th of July with the Reno Phil  

Photo credit: Artown and Reno Phil Orchestra

The Reno Phil Orchestra and Chorus will perform patriotic and classical favorites at Wingfield Park in Downtown Reno. Conducted by Laura Jackson, this family friendly performance will begin at 7:30pm and will end with a fantastic firework finale. This event is free to the community.

300 W. 1st Street

Reno, NV 89503

2) 4th Annual Star Spangled Sparks Fireworks Spectacular at the Nugget Casino Resort

Photo credit: Nugget Casino Resort

Festivities include the largest fireworks show in Northern Nevada, live music, food and beverage vendors, arts

There’s a lot to expect for fabulous entertainment for early May and on in the Reno-Tahoe area.

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Nine Days: Remember that hit from the 90s “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)”? Well, that’s these guys! Based out of long island, the band is back on tour after a decade hiatus and will be playing shows on May 18 and May 19 at The Brew Brothers in the Eldorado.

Priests: This emerging post-punk band released a hard-hitting, acclaimed album last year called “Nothing Feels Natural” as well as a swanky touring gig with Franz Ferdinand. They hail from Washington, D.C. and play on May 18 at The Holland Project.

Rockin’ Rib Fest: Casino Fandango down in Carson City is hosting its first-ever Memorial Day Weekend! Rib cookers will come from

Rock out to country, pop, rock reggae and soul at Harveys Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series starting with Slightly Stoopid on Saturday.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the annual Summer Concert Series at Harveys Outdoor Arena. Starting at Harveys in 1992 with the Gipsy Kings, the series has seen exponential growth over the years.

Check out this year’s lineup below and buy tickets here.

Slightly Stoopid with SOJA, The Grouch, Eligh and Zion I

From Ocean Beach, CA, co-founders and multi-instrumentalists Kyle McDonald and Miles Doughty are joined by drummer Ryan “Rymo” Moran, percussionist Oguer “OG” Ocon, saxophonist Daniel “Dela” Delacruz, keyboardist Paul Wolstencroft, trumpet and trombone player Andy Geib to form Slightly Stoopid.