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Dragon Lights Reno, Street Vibrations ushers in fall in Northern Nevada

Vaseline September 27, 2024

It’s the first full week of fall in Northern Nevada, and that means a full week of traditions, both old and new. At over a century old, the Genoa Candy Dance is one of the oldest continuously celebrated events in the region, and the Street Vibrations fall rally will bring an estimated 35,000 motorcycle enthusiasts to the area. But there’s also the relatively new (and still anticipated) Cordillera International Film Festival and Dragon Lights Reno starting this week.

But despite last week’s fall-like rain and cold, this week will see a return to sunshine and 80-degree temperatures in the valleys.

Here’s a look at what else is happening the week of September 23-29, 2024.

Northern Nevada Events, September 23-29

Street Vibrations autumn rally, September 26-29: Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country will participate in this year’s fall rally, which will feature poker runs, concerts, food vendors and more. For more information, visit roadshowsreno.com.

Cordillera International Film Festival, September 26-30: More than 150 films, plus celebrity panels, parties and more are scheduled for the film festival, now in its sixth year. For more information and tickets, visit ciffnv.org.

Goodnight Texas and Madeline Hawthorne, September 26: A combo that combines acoustic folk sounds with indie rock. This tour with Goodnight Texas (from the Bay Area) and Hawthorne (from Montana) stops at 8:00 PM at the Red Room of Crystal Bay Club Casino, 14 State Highway 28, Crystal Bay. Tickets cost $18-$32. For more information, call 775-833-6333 or visit crystalbaycasino.com.

Savannah Dexter and Brabo Gator, September 26: Popular on social media, this married couple of singer/musicians are now touring together. Each of their styles combines elements of modern hip-hop, country and pop. They play at The Ranch House, 906 Victorian Ave., Sparks, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. Details at facebook.com/30silverpresents.

Dragon Lights Reno, September 27 – November. 30: The Festival of Light, Art and Nature returns this weekend to the Wilbur D. May Arboretum in Reno’s Rancho San Rafael Park. For more information and tickets, visit dragonlightsreno.org.

High School Football, September 27-28: Bishop Manogue, Douglas, Fallon, Galena, Hug, Reed, Coral Reno, South Tahoe, Sparks and Wooster all play home games under the Friday night lights at 7 p.m. Visit niaa.com for matchups and game times.

Dark Corner Haunted House, September 27-28: Spooky season is already here and this year’s Dark Corner immersive haunted house is located at the National Bowling Stadium, 300 N. Center St. in Reno. For more information and tickets, visit darkcornerhaunt.com.

Dierks Bentley, September 27: Bentley has been making its own way in the mainstream country world since the early ’00s. His 18 No. 1 country hits include “Free and Easy,” “5-1-5-0,” “Woman, Amen” and “Beers On Me.” He’s back in the area for this show at 7 p.m. at the Nugget Event Center, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets cost $60 – $130. For more information, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com.

Parmalee, September 27: Starting in the 1910s, this country band has earned several major hits at radio, including “Carolina,” “Take My Name” and “Just The Way.” The band plays this show at Grande Exposition Hall, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St., Reno, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $65-$100. For more information, call 775-325-7401 or visit caesars.com/silverlegacyreno.

Tycho, September 27: One of electronic music’s best artists, Tycho (aka Scott Hansen) hails from San Francisco and plays a broad take on the style, with guitars and progressive rock leanings. He has released a new album called “Infinite Health” and is touring with a full band, which will play the South Shore Room, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, 15 Highway 50, Stateline, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45. For more information, call 800-342-7724 or visit harveystahoe.com.

Genoa Candy Dance, September 28-29: Genoa’s age-old tradition is back this weekend with food vendors, arts and crafts – and yes, sweets. For more information, visit genoanevada.org.

Reno Phil presents Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’, September 28-29: It’s the beginning of the Reno Phil’s 56th year, and they’re starting with one of Beethoven’s most famous works. It will take place at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. in Reno. For more information, visit renophil.com.

Eden Muñoz, September 28: Known for his lead vocals and accordion work with the group Caliber 50, Muñoz left them for a solo career, still playing the regional Mexican music that made his name. His final solo tour stops at the Grande Exposition Hall, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St., Reno, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45-$75. For more information, call 775-325-7401 or visit caesars.com/silverlegacyreno.

RayBurger, September 28: This DJ/producer from Texas dresses like a ’90s cowboy – and proudly proclaims “I have a mullet” on his Instagram – but his sound couldn’t be more different. In fact, it is quite different from others in the club scene as it combines hip-hop and Latin beats with bass/dubstep music. He will perform at Dead Ringer Analog Bar, 432 E. Forth St., Reno, at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. Details at facebook.com/DRABReno.

Silverada, September 29: Formerly known as Mike and the Moonpies (and still with the same lineup including guitarist/singer Mike Harmeier), this Texas band combines Southern rock, modern alternative music and country with the best of them. The band will play at The Ranch House, 906 Victorian Ave., at 8 p.m. B, Sparks. Tickets cost $20-$25. Details at jmaxproductions.net.

Northern Nevada Weather, September 23-29

Monday: Mostly sunny with highs around 80 degrees in the valleys; Partly cloudy with highs in the upper 60s to upper 70s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy tonight, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and 40s at higher elevations.

Tuesday: Sunny, with highs in the low 80s in the valleys and upper 60s to upper 70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear at night, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and 40s at higher elevations.

Wednesday: Sunny, with highs in the low 80s in the valleys and upper 60s to upper 70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear at night, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and 40s at higher elevations.

Thursday: Sunny, with highs in the mid 80s in the valleys and 70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear at night, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and low 40s at higher elevations.

Friday: Sunny, with highs in the mid 80s in the valleys and 70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear at night, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and low 40s at higher elevations.

Saturday: Sunny, with highs in the mid 80s in the valleys and in the upper 60s to upper 70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear at night, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and in the upper 30s to mid 40s at higher elevations.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with highs in the low 70s in the valleys and 60s at higher elevations. Mostly clear at night, with lows in the upper 40s in the valleys and in the 30s at higher elevations.

Road construction in Northern Nevada, September 23-29

Lakeside Drive, Holcomb Ranch Lane and West Huffaker Lane, Reno: Lane and road closures will continue through late fall as the Nevada Department of Transportation works to resurface 3 1/2 miles of State Route 671. Expect closures of up to 30 minutes.

Somerset Parkway, Reno: The Regional Transportation Commission will continue resurfacing Somersett Parkway between Mae Anne Avenue and Del Webb Parkway.

Steamboat Parkway, south Reno: Crews will expand the stretch of Steamboat Parkway from four to six lanes between Marketplace Drive and Veterans Parkway through November.

US 395, North Valleys: Keep an eye out for the new traffic signal system on US 395 at the Golden Valley interchange, which was just installed this weekend. Northbound traffic will be reduced to two lanes on the 395 until mid-2025 due to NDOT’s work to widen the 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road. The ramp at Panther Valley, north of Reno, will be closed until the end of 2024. Please be aware of periodic driveway closures at night.

Mark Earnest contributed to this report.