Edible Events

Rhythm and Wine
Friday, May. 3
6 PM
L’uva Bella Wine Gallery – Reno
Rhythm and Wine is held weekly, every Wednesday and Friday. For more info, visit http://www.luvabellawinegallery.com.

Food Truck Friday
Friday, May 3
5 – 9 PM
CitiCenter on 4th St. – Reno
This bi-monthly food truck event returns for another summer of delicious local eats. Not only do they offer quite a spread of regional food trucks, there are artisan wares, live music and a lot of fun. For more info, visit http://www.facebook.com/RenoFoodTruckFridays.

Downtown Carson City Wine Walk
Saturday, May 4
2 – 5 PM
Downtown Carson City
Sip and savor wines and eats in historic downtown Carson for only $15! For more info, visit Http://visitcarsoncity.com.

Farm Workbee
Saturday, May 4
10 AM – 2:30 PM
Urban Roots – Reno
Get your hands dirty as you help create a cleaner, better farming environment for the community! Fun for the whole family. Snacks and tools provided. Remember to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and bring a water bottle! For more info, visit http://www.urgc.org.

Tacos & Tequilas Class
Saturday, May 4
6 PM
Nothing To It! Culinary Center – Reno
For more info on this and other classes at Nothing To It!, visit their website: http://www.nothingtoit.com.

Dine the District
Saturday, May 4
1 – 4 PM
Downtown Reno
Enjoy some the best the Riverwalk District has to offer during this delicious event. Walk around some of the region’s top restaurants and whet your appetite with their bite-sized offerings and beverages, all for just $40. For more info, visit http://www.renoriver.org.

Moana Nursery Seminar: Good Bugs, Bad Bugs
Saturday, May 4
10 AM
Moana Nursery – Reno
Which bugs are good for your garden and which are not? Find out more about these friends and foes during this informative seminar. For more info, visit http://moananursery.com.

Year Round Farmer’s Market
Sunday, May 5
10 AM – 3 PM
Garden Shop Nursery – Reno
Enjoy local goods and wares at this year-round farmer’s market. For more info, visit http://gardenshopnursery.com.

Stella Culinary Boot Camp
May 5 – 10
Stella Culinary – Truckee
Get a 5-day intensive course from one of the region’s top chefs on some the best cuisine one can make in the kitchen. For more info, visit http://bootcamp.stellaculinary.com/.

Perfect Pairings
Tuesday, May 7
6 PM
L’uva Bella Wine Gallery – Reno
Enjoy wines and bites perfectly paired at this monthly event. http://www.luvabellawinegallery.com.

Rhythm and Wine
Wednesday, May 8
6 PM
L’uva Bella Wine Gallery – Reno
Rhythm and Wine is held weekly, every Wednesday and Friday. For more info, visit http://www.luvabellawinegallery.com.

‘Grow Your Own, Nevada’ Series: Edible Herbs and Flowers
6 – 8 PM
Wednesday, May 8
Washoe County Cooperative Extension – Reno
Every Wednesday in April and May, the UNR Cooperative Extension will host classes on the ins and outs of successful gardening in our region. Classes are $15 each or $60 for all 8 classes. For more info on each class and to register, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Rhythm and Wine
Friday, May 10
6 PM
L’uva Bella Wine Gallery – Reno
Rhythm and Wine is held weekly, every Wednesday and Friday. For more info, visit http://www.luvabellawinegallery.com.

Hannah Humanitarian Award Luncheon
Friday, May 10
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Atlantis Resort Casino – Reno
Honoring former Assemblywoman and Senator Sheila Leslie and the E.L. Cord Foundation, this event will feature a moving keynote address from Mildred Muhammad, the former wife of the Washington D.C. sniper John Muhammad. She will talk about how violence in her marriage led to the seemingly random shootings that terrorized the nation’s capital in 2002. For more info, visit http://www.caaw.org.

Moana Nursery Seminar: Edibles in Small Spaces
Saturday, May 11
10 AM
Moana Nursery – Reno
Gardening expert Thomas Chaplin of Dr. Earth will show you how easy it is to grow edibles in virtually any space – as long as it gets several hours of sunshine. The possibilities for growing edibles without a yard are endless – using Smart Pots, Earth Boxes, Dr. Earth Bag-tainers, raised beds and vertical walls. Join Thomas for tips on raising the healthiest, tastiest home grown food imaginable. For more info, visit http://moananursery.com.

Chili on the Comstock
May 11 – 12
10 AM – 5 PM
Historic Downtown Virginia City
This two-day event hosts around 40 of the best chili cookers in the west competing for a spot in the International Chili Society (ICS) World Finals later this year in Las Vegas. Competitors start from scratch on Saturday morning and a winner is picked for each day. There is also a people's choice award with winners receiving cash and "Virginia City-style" prizes. In addition, a "Family Fun Zone" takes over the Delta Saloon parking lot with multiple bounce houses, face painting, music including the Chris Gardner Band and more. For more info, visit http://www.visitvirginiacitynv.com.

Mother’s Day Trunk Show
Saturday, May 11
12 – 3 PM
Nevada Museum of Art – Reno
Treat mom to a truly unique experience at the Mother’s Day Trunk Show. Here, she’ll enjoy all kinds of artisan wares and goods, each as one-of-a-kind as she is. For more info, visit http://nevadaart.org.

Kickoff to Summer
Saturday, May 11
11 AM – 2 PM
Donald W. Reynolds Facility – Reno
This year’s pirate-themed event features food, face-painting, bounce houses, art projects, and more. Prizes for best pirate costumes and first 300 kids receive free bag. For more info, visit http://www.bgctm.org.

Flight for Kids
Saturday, May 11
Minden-Tahoe Airport – Minden
The Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada, Carson Valley Branch, is pleased to announce the return of its annual fundraiser, “Flight for Kids” in the Hutt Aviation Hangar. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Boys & Girls Club located in Gardnerville. For more info, visit http://www.bcgwn.org.

Reno River Festival
May 11 – 12
Wingfield Park – Reno
In addition to a schedule filled with some of the world’s top whitewater competitions, the 2013 Reno River Festival again features two full days of free live entertainment, yoga in the park, enticing food and drink, and the industry’s top vendors in an outdoor expo. A children’s play area also keeps kids entertained while parents enjoy a day of fun and sun. For more info, visit http://www.renoriverfestival.com.

Moms on the Run
Sunday, May 12
7 AM – 12 PM
Reno High School
Join in solidarity as you walk or run your way toward a better tomorrow for women in our community with cancer. To find out more info, such as how to participate or donate, visit http://www.momsontherun.info/.

Reno High School Seedling Sale
Sunday, May 12
7 AM – 12 PM
Reno High School
During the ‘Mom’s on the Run’ event, visitors and participants will be able to purchase seedlings grown right here by the students of the Reno High School Agricultural Project. 10% of all sales will go directly back to the event’s fund. For more info, visit http://www.momsontherun.info/.

Wine Walk at The Summit
Sunday, May 12
2 – 5 PM
The Summit Mall – Reno
For this month’s wine walk (every 2nd Sunday), celebrate moms everywhere! $20 affords you a leisurely stroll through The Summit’s many shops as you savor various wines and food samples. This month’s charities are the Children’s Miracle Network and Renown Children’s Hospital. Hosted by L’uva Bella Wine Gallery. For more info, visit http://www.thesummitonline.com/reno/events.

Year Round Farmer’s Market
Sunday, May 12
10 AM – 3 PM
Garden Shop Nursery – Reno
Enjoy local goods and wares at this year-round farmer’s market. For more info, visit http://gardenshopnursery.com.

Cheese Basics Class
Monday, May 13
6 – 7:30 PM
Wedge Cheese Shop – Reno
Get the know-how on how to find and appreciate good cheese at this monthly class (every 2nd Monday of the month), which includes cheese, bread, wine and accompaniments. For more info on this and other classes, visit http://www.wedgecheeseshop.com.

Cooking for Health and Fitness Class
Wednesday, May 15
6:30 PM
Nothing To It! Culinary Center – Reno
For more info on this and other classes at Nothing To It!, visit their website: http://www.nothingtoit.com.

‘Grow Your Own, Nevada’ Series: Berries and Brambles
6 – 8 PM
Wednesday, May 15
Washoe County Cooperative Extension – Reno
Every Wednesday in April and May, the UNR Cooperative Extension will host classes on the ins and outs of successful gardening in our region. Classes are $15 each or $60 for all 8 classes. For more info on each class and to register, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Rhythm and Wine
Wednesday, May 15
6 PM
L’uva Bella Wine Gallery – Reno
Rhythm and Wine is held weekly, every Wednesday and Friday. For more info, visit http://www.luvabellawinegallery.com.

Composition Café presents Wine and Swine
Thursday, May 16
6 – 9 PM
Nevada Museum of Art – Reno
Enjoy perfection as these two heavenlies collide. Enjoy a special menu featuring expertly paired wines with pork dishes for $75 per person. $95 for VIP seating near live band. RSVP by May 2. For more info, visit http://nevadaart.org.

Reno Heart of Life Dinner
Thursday, May 16
6 – 9 PM
Eldorado Hotel Casino – Reno
Ignite your passion for heart health for yourself, your family, your community, your future. For more information about this important annual fundraiser, visit https://ahareno.ejoinme.org/.

Global Small Bites Class
Friday, May 17
6:30 PM
Nothing To It! Culinary Center – Reno
For more info on this and other classes at Nothing To It!, visit their website: http://www.nothingtoit.com.

Food Truck Friday
Friday, May 17
5 – 9 PM
CitiCenter on 4th St. – Reno
This bi-monthly food truck event returns for another summer of delicious local eats. Not only do they offer quite a spread of regional food trucks, there are artisan wares, live music and a lot of fun. For more info, visit http://www.facebook.com/RenoFoodTruckFridays.

Reno Bike Project Pancake Feed
Friday, May 17
6 AM – 10 AM
Reno Bike Project – Reno
As part of Bike to Work Week, the Reno Bike Project will host their annual Pancake Feed, feeding (and caffeinating) about 150 cyclists who have committed to going greener by traveling on two wheels instead of four. Cost is free and t-shirts will be given out while supplies last. For more info, visit http://www.renobikeproject.com.

Rhythm and Wine
Friday, May 17
6 PM
L’uva Bella Wine Gallery – Reno
Rhythm and Wine is held weekly, every Wednesday and Friday. For more info, visit http://www.luvabellawinegallery.com.

High Desert Iris Society Show
May 18 – 19
Saturday, 1 – 6 PM; Sunday, 9 AM – 3 PM
Moana Nursery – Reno
Who knew that iris came in so many beautiful varieties and colors? And they love the high desert! A must see. Then, come back in August to purchase your favorites during the Iris Society Sale at Moana Nursery on August 3. For more info, visit http://moananursery.com.

Annual Master Gardener Plant Faire
Saturday, May 18
7 AM – 2 PM
Agriculture Education Building, Valley Road – Reno
Get your seedlings and plants direct from the experts at this annual sale. For more info, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Magpie Café, a Pop-up Brunch
Saturday, May 18
9 AM
Chapel Tavern – Reno
Magpie Coffee Roasters, Chef Mark Estee of Campo in Reno and Chapel Tavern in Reno have all collaborated to host this special, first-of-its-kind (and hopefully not the last) pop-up brunch. Reservations and prepayment are required. For more info, call (775) 815-5937.

A Grand Venetian Affair
Saturday, May 18
Genoa Lakes Golf Club – Genoa
This annual event, a major fundraiser for Carson-Tahoe Hospital, is intended to increase awareness about healthcare needs in the community. Proceeds will be dedicated to upgrade electronic cardiac and respiratory monitoring equipment used in the emergency department and throughout the hospital. For more info, visit http://www.cvmchospital.org/foundation/a_grand_affair.aspx.

Downtown Reno Wine Walk

Saturday, May 18
2 PM – 5 PM

Downtown Reno

Reds, whites and the Riverwalk District, every third Saturday of the month. Each month features a different local charity, so be sure to get more details by visiting http://renoriver.org/wine.html.

Spring Seedling Sale
Saturday, May 18
9 AM – 1 PM
Great Basin Community Food Co-op
What a great way to kick start your garden! Come to the Spring Seedling Sale and enjoy plenty of family fun while filling out your garden with local, organic seedlings grown by hands you know and trust. For more info, visit http://www.greatbasinfood.coop.

The Hills of Home Gala and Tribute
Saturday, May 18
6 PM
Downtown Reno Ballroom – Reno
This event will feature the music of composer Oscar J. Fox and other musical selections preceded by a sit down dinner, presented by the Silver Legacy Resort & Casino. Sponsor levels range from $10,000 to $2,500 and individual tickets are at $250.00 each. Proceeds from the gala support the Reno Philharmonic Association, its expansive performance schedule and diverse education programs. For more info, visit http://www.renophil.com.

Sunday Music Brunch with Scot & Graham Marshall
Sunday, May 19
11 AM – 1 PM
Nevada Museum of Art – Reno
Enjoy brunch presented by Composition Café accompanied by live acoustic music. Menu features Eggs Benedict, fresh fruit Mimosas and an omelet station. Doors open at 10 a.m. A la carte menu from $3. Museum members receive 10% savings. For more info, visit http://nevadaart.org.

14th Annual Best of Tahoe Chefs: Hollywood Nights
Sunday, May 19
4:30 PM
The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe – Truckee
Glitz and glam your way to this popular annual event benefitting the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center and Family Programs. The best chefs of Tahoe will not disappoint your palate. Tickets go quickly, so don’t wait! For more info, visit http://www.bestoftahoechefs.org/.

Taste of Reno-Tahoe
Sunday, May 19
4 – 8 PM
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa – Reno
This event is designed for the most discriminating palates; featuring original gourmet creations by creative chefs from the region's finest restaurants, expertly paired with rare, premium wines of selected varietals. The price to attend is $50 per general admission ticket or $125 per VIP Flight, which includes dinner with wine pairings and general admission ticket. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Reno Centennial Sunset. To purchase tickets or get more info, visit http://www.rcsrotary.org/TORTTickets.cfm.

Year Round Farmer’s Market
Sunday, May 19
10 AM – 3 PM
Garden Shop Nursery – Reno
Enjoy local goods and wares at this year-round farmer’s market. For more info, visit http://gardenshopnursery.com.

Stir-Fry Workshop
Wednesday, May 22
6:30 PM
Nothing To It! Culinary Center – Reno
For more info on this and other classes at Nothing To It!, visit their website: http://www.nothingtoit.com.

‘Grow Your Own, Nevada’ Series: Selecting Fruit Tree Varieties
6 – 8 PM
Wednesday, May 22
Washoe County Cooperative Extension – Reno
Every Wednesday in April and May, the UNR Cooperative Extension will host classes on the ins and outs of successful gardening in our region. Classes are $15 each or $60 for all 8 classes. For more info on each class and to register, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Rhythm and Wine
Wednesday, May 22
6 PM
L’uva Bella Wine Gallery – Reno
Rhythm and Wine is held weekly, every Wednesday and Friday. For more info, visit http://www.luvabellawinegallery.com.

Spirited Dining Series: Pahlmeyer
Thursday, May 23
6 PM

Bistro Napa – Reno

The Atlantis Resort Casino partners with industry experts to deliver extraordinary cuisine paired with fine wine and/or spirits. Guests can choose from a range of prix fixe pairing dinners. For more info, visit http://www.atlantiscasino.com.

Reno Street Food
Friday, May 24
5 – 7 PM
Idlewild Park – Reno
The beloved weekly food truck event returns for its 2nd summer. Each week features a plethora of regional food trucks (including some special guests), a featured charity, live music and a lot of fun. For more info, visit http://www.renostreetfood.com.

Rhythm and Wine
Friday, May 24
6 PM
L’uva Bella Wine Gallery – Reno
Rhythm and Wine is held weekly, every Wednesday and Friday. For more info, visit http://www.luvabellawinegallery.com.

Native Habitat Workshop
Saturday, May 25
Urban Roots – Reno
Attend this informative workshop and learn more about animals in their respective natural habitats, sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For more info, visit http://www.urgc.org.

‘Cheese and Beer’ Book Signing
Saturday, May 25
5 – 7 PM, 7 – 9 PM
Wedge Cheese Shop & Craft Wine and Beer – Reno
Janet Fletcher, author or co-author of more than 20 books on food, wine and now beer, and columnist for the SF Chronicle will be coming to Wedge Cheese Shop on Saturday May 25, from 5 to 7 p.m., to sign copies of her latest book "Cheese & Beer." Wedge currently has copies of Cheese & Beer on hand for sales prior to the day of the event. Following her visit to Wedge, Janet will then hold a book signing at Craft Wine & Beer from 7 to 9 p.m. Cheese and beer will be sampled at both venues. For more info, visit http://www.wedgecheeseshop.com.

Reno Beer Crawl
Saturday, May 25
2 – 6 PM
Downtown Reno
Enjoy some great brews and some of the best businesses in Downtown Reno, every 4th Saturday of the month. For more info, visit http://renobeercrawl.com.

Year Round Farmer’s Market
Sunday, May 26
10 AM – 3 PM
Garden Shop Nursery – Reno
Enjoy local goods and wares at this year-round farmer’s market. For more info, visit http://gardenshopnursery.com.

Exploring Cheese Class
Monday, May 27
6 – 7:30 PM
Wedge Cheese Shop – Reno
Explore the wide world of cheese at this monthly class (every 4th Monday of the month), which includes cheese, bread, wine and accompaniments. This month’s topic is cheese and wine pairing. For more info on this and other classes, visit http://www.wedgecheeseshop.com.

2013 Salute to Women of Achievement Event
Thursday, May 30
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
John Ascuaga’s Nugget Ballroom – Sparks
Celebrate the movers and shakers of our community by honoring them at this annual luncheon sponsored by the Nevada’s Women’s Fund. For more info, visit http://www.nevadawomensfund.org.