Downtown Reno Partnership

HeartBeat of Reno Festival: Brewery District
2026-02-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 17:00 - 2026-02-15 05:00, 2026-02-13 20:00 - 2026-02-14 03:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Brewery District, 4th Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
50+ DJs | 5 Venues | 3 Days | 1 Heartbeat
Reno’s House Music Block Party Returns!
Reno, will you be our Valentine? Because you’ve got a date with the city’s best DJs.
This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with Reno’s house music scene at the 4th Annual Heart Beat of Reno Festival. For three days, the Brewery District becomes the pulse of the city: 5 venues, 50+ DJs, and nonstop house curated entirely from local talent.
Heart Beat isn’t just a festival, it’s a doorway into Reno’s underground. It’s a playground for the people who make this city move. And it’s more than just music, with experiences and surprises around every corner.
Come fall in love – with the music, with the people, with the magic of Reno. Come find your place on the dance floor, where everyone is invited and everyone belongs. Heartbeat is where you meet the scene. If you know, you know. If not, consider this your invitation
Friday, Feb 13th: Flirty Friday: 8pm – 3am
Dead Ringer
Saturday, Feb 14th: Heartbeat Festival: 5pm-Late
Dead Ringer | Black Rabbit Mead | Abby’s Hwy 40 | The Jesse
Sunday, Feb 15th: Heartbeat Brunch: 12pm-4pm
The Alpine (AleWorx Rooftop)
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21+ Event
All sales are final. No refund; exchange-only policy: You may exchange your purchased ticket for a future Heartbeat Festival or BLT event in Reno.

Location
Brewery District Block Party (5 venues), 401 E 4th St, Reno, NV 89512

Valentine's Shrek Rave: Cargo Concert Hall
2026-02-14 21:00 - 2026-02-15 00:00 | Cargo Concert Hall, 255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
GET INTO OUR SWAMP! Look, it’s fun, it’s dumb, get dressed up and dance with us! 💚🧅February 14, 2026
Doors 9 PM | Party Starts 9 PM
Cargo Concert Hall
18+ (must have a physical, valid ID to enter)
All SHREK RAVE ticket holders may receive 10% off food purchases inside Cafe Whitney on the day of the show when presenting their ticket stub to a server (not inclusive of any other offers).
Please be careful when purchasing tickets from a third-party source. No refunds will be made following the concert. If you wish to have your tickets refunded, please request your tickets to be refunded before the end of the day on Friday, February 13th.
Please be aware that we only sell tickets through Eventbrite, and our promoter for this show, JMAX, only sells tickets through ticketweb.com. Please be careful buying tickets through a third party.
NO RE-ENTRY IS PERMITTED AT CARGO CONCERT HALL.

Craft Cafe Pitch Black Printing
2026-02-14 17:00 - 20:30 | Pitch Black Printing, 700 East 4th Street #A, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Local retail brand and workshop creator, Hold Steady Designs, is proud to announce a limited-edition “Craft Cafe” residency inside Pitch Black Printing throughout February 2026. This innovative pop-up reimagines the traditional cafe experience by replacing food orders with DIY creative projects. Full details and sign up times at https://www.hold-steady.com/

Love is a Drag Drag Brunch: Whitney Peak
2026-02-14 10:30 - 13:00 | Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Love is a Drag. Spend your Valentine’s Day with the Ladies of Haus Does Moore!

Love is a Drag. Spend your Valentine’s Day with the Ladies of Haus Does Moore! 💘
Join Haus of Does Moore at Cafe Whitney for a Valentine’s Drag Brunch! As always, we’ll have bottomless mimosas and Jell-O shots.
Snag your tickets as you know they go fast!
We will feature performances by Jane Does Moore, Adonna Does Moore, Donna Sux Does Moore, Bella Noir Does Moore, Jessica Does Moore, and Ximena Primavera Does Moore.
Tickets are $20/seat and are sold by tables only. Tickets are purchased through Eventbrite to reserve your table and show. A special brunch, cocktail + bottomless mimosa menu will be available for purchase at the event. Tables can be reserved in sizes of 2, 4, or 6 seats. Please arrive no later than 11 am.
*** This is an all-ages event. Viewer discretion is advised as the performance will be uncensored with possible profanity***
*** During special events, an 18% gratuity will automatically be applied to every check ***
*** If a table has not been checked in by 11 am, we reserve the right to resell the table to another guest. Please notify us in advance of any possible delays! ***
ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE.
ABSOLUTELY NO COSPLAY PROPS ARE ALLOWED IN CAFE WHITNEY.

Sploinky Rave: Cargo Concert Hall
2026-02-13 21:00 - 2026-02-14 02:00 | Cargo Concert Hall, 255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
18 + | Full Bar for 21+ (Must have a physical, valid photo ID) Doors 9 PM | Show 9 PM All Sploinky Rave ticket holders may receive 10% off food purchases inside Cafe Whitney on the day of the show when presenting their ticket stub to a server (not inclusive of any other offers). Please be careful purchasing tickets from a third-party source. No refunds will be made following the concert. If you wish to have your tickets refunded, please request your tickets to be refunded before the end of the day on Thursday, February 12th. Please be aware that we only sell tickets through Eventbrite, and our promoter for this show, JMAX, only sells tickets through ticketweb.com. Please be careful buying tickets through a third party. NO RE-ENTRY IS PERMITTED AT CARGO CONCERT HALL.

Heated Rivalry Night: Cargo Concert Hall
2026-02-13 21:00 - 2026-02-14 01:00 | Cargo Concert Hall, 255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Heated Rivalry Night is coming to Reno!
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Doors & Event Start: 9:00 PM
Reno, NV at Cargo Concert Hall
Ages: 18+ ( must have a physical, non-expired ID to enter)
All Heated Rivalry ticket holders may receive 10% off food purchases inside Cafe Whitney on the day of the show when presenting their ticket stub to a server (not inclusive of any other offers).
Please be careful when purchasing tickets from a third-party source. No refunds will be made following the concert. If you wish to have your tickets refunded, please request your tickets to be refunded before the end of the day on Thursday, March 12th.
Please be aware that we only sell tickets through Eventbrite, and our promoter for this show, JMAX, only sells tickets through ticketweb.com. Please be careful buying tickets through a third party.
NO RE-ENTRY IS PERMITTED AT CARGO CONCERT HALL.

Craft Cafe: Pitch Black Printing
2026-02-13 17:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-06 17:00 - 20:30 | Pitch Black Printing, 700 East 4th Street #A, Reno, NV, 89512, United States

THE BIGGEST little THEATRE FESTIVAL 2026: BRÜKA THEATRE
2026-02-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St, Reno, 89509
BRÜKA THEATRE PRESENTS – THE BIGGEST little THEATRE FESTIVAL 2026

THE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY – 1/12/26 – CLOWN WORKSHOP & NEW ONE ACT PLAY
6:00 – 7:15 Tozy Clown Workshop – Brüka Studio 44
7:30 – 9:00 It’s A Ruff Life* By Stephanie Gittleman – Brüka Mainstage

FRIDAY – 1/13/26 – THE BIG SCHMOOZE & BOHEMIA
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM FESTIVAL COCKTAILS & SCHMOOZE TIME – Brüka Studio 44
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM BOHEMIA – WILD CARD
OPEN MIC – Sign Up With Your New Work Online. 5 Minute Slots Available.
Sign up for open mic spots at: https://forms.gle/EAuL8PmHdL7rEwDF6
Doors open @ 7:00 PM for Bohemia. Bohemia begins at 7:30 PM.

SATURDAY – BIGGEST/little FESTIVAL DAY 1/14/26 –
A NEW WORKS VALENTINE
Doors Open @ 1:30 PM
2:00 PM Packed* By Lisa Sheretz & Directed by Jason Sarna
4:00 PM The Heat Death Of The Universe* By Michael Frazel Directed by Rosie Brownlow – Calkin
6:00 PM The Patron Saint Of Reno* By Lyndsey Langsdale
8:00 PM Mr. Ow* Written By Tozy with Director & Co-deviser: Natasha Mercado

SUNDAY FUNDAY- BIGGEST/little FESTIVAL AFTERNOON SHOWS 1/15/25
A RENO BASED DOUBLE / DOUBLE FEATURE BY Sky Tolleson
2:00 PM Private Struggles Episode One & Two
The Complex Of Lillian Leftkeeper &
Zombie Siege at Sparks Senior Memory Care
4:00 PM Son Of A Hun Pt. One & Son Of A Hun Pt. Two

* Most Shows Have A Post Show Talkback With The Audience

PRICES:
THURSDAY – Tozy’s Clown Workshop: $30 Per Person
It’s a Ruff Life – A New One Act Play $10 Advance/$12 @ The Door
FRIDAY – Reception & Bohemia: $15 Bohemia Only: $10/$12 @ The Door
SATURDAY – Each Show $10 Advance. $12 @ The Door * All day Pass – $25
SUNDAY – Each Show $10 Advance. $12 @ The Door All day Pass – $15
All ENTRY Pass – $50 (Not including Workshop)
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: www.bruka.org

Supported by Friends Of Brüka, The Nevada Arts Council & The NEA & The City Of Reno

RENO, NV – The Fifteenth annual BIGGEST little Theatre & New Works Festival at Brüka Theatre is a showcase for original theatre pieces featuring traditional and nontraditional performances created by local and regional performance artists. Produced to support local theatre artists, giving an accessible, affordable and supportive environment to produce and take a chance with original work while also giving audiences the experience of locally produced original work in a theatre festival style. Aligning with Brüka Theatre’s Mission: To create and share the experience of innovative theatre, this small festival features performances on Brüka’s Mainstage and community events in Bruka’s Studio 44 space. Each performance varies in length or under and most followed by a talk back. Groups receive a portion of the ticket sales.

THURSDAY – 1/16/25 – THEATRICAL WORKSHOP & A NEW ONE ACT PLAY

Doors open @ 5:45 PM
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM CLOWNING FOR PERFORMERS WITH TOZY – BRÜKA STUDIO 44
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Step out of your head and into your ridiculousness. This playful workshop led by Tozy is designed to help you connect with your inner clown through games, movement, and guided exploration. Together, we’ll create a supportive space to take bold risks, be joyfully foolish, and find freedom in failure. Clowning can be a great way for performers of all types to get out of their heads, embrace the absurd, and lean into silliness. Come ready to play, surprise yourself, and laugh a lot. Open to performers of all backgrounds and experience levels. $30 per person.

Doors Open @ 7:00 PM
7:30 PM – It’s A Ruff Life Producer/Stage Manager: Stephanie Gittleman

ABOUT THE SHOW: It’s A Ruff Life’s unscripted content will address the question–“Can a new marriage survive a 3.5 lb Shih-Tzu OR will a 3.5 lb Shih-Tzu destroy the new marriage?!” Barely surviving the Empty Nest Syndrome, an emotional wife impulsively brings home a troublesome new dog (named JuJuBee) without asking her stern husband’s permission. Chaos and tumult ripple through their relationship (and bank account!) as the dog’s aggressive behavior takes over the household. Note: A live 3.5 lb Shih-Tzu will play the role of JujuBee. Running Time: 60 -70 Minutes PLAY WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A TALK BACK WITH THE AUDIENCE & PLAYERS.

FRIDAY – 1/17/25 – THE BIG SCHMOOZE & BOHEMIA
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM FESTIVAL COCKTAILS & SCHMOOZE TIME
Appetizers provided by The Wild River Grille & Batch Cupcakery. Enjoy champagne from Brüka as we celebrate Thirty Three Years of theatrical opportunities and community connections. No host bar. $5

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM BOHEMIA – WILD CARD – Bohemia is an Open Mic with Featured Performers. Brüka Theatre has been presenting “Bohemia Nights” for close to 30 years, featuring and creating a performance platform for actors, musicians, poets, dancers and other performance based artforms to share their talent with our community. Doors open @ 7:00PM for Bohemia. The show begins at 7:30 PM. $10 per person in advance/$12 @ The Doors
OPEN MIC – Sign Up With Your New Work or Set Online. 5 Minute Slots Available.
https://forms.gle/EAuL8PmHdL7rEwDF6
SATURDAY – BIGGEST/little FESTIVAL DAY 2/14/26 – NEW WORKS

Doors open at 1:30 PM
2:00 PM – PACKED by Lisa Sheretz

ABOUT THE SHOW: Three generations of a family grieve their loss of a woman beloved by them in her roles as daughter, wife, mother. The family negotiates what to let go of and what to keep as they prepare for a road trip, stuck in the driveway together. Playreading. Dramedy. 45 Minutes.

Doors open at 3:30 PM
4:00 PM THE HEAT DEATH OF THE UNIVERSE * By Michael Frazel Directed by Rosie Brownlow-Calkin
ABOUT THE SHOW: The Heat Death Of The Universe is a tragedy about a politician forced to confront her past, her ideals, and, also maybe the God Dionysus during a fundraiser at a vineyard. Using humor, argument, and dance, this modern adaptation of The Bacchae by Euripides probes the agonies and ecstasies of leftist politics, conspiracy theories, and rosé in a world on fire. Appropriate for teens and above. Staged Reading. 60 Minutes.

Doors open @ 5:30 PM
6:00 PM – THE “PATRON SAINT OF RENO” * By Lyndsey Langsdale
ABOUT THE SHOW: The “Patron Saint of Reno” is a one-woman show, written and performed by Lyndsey Langsdale with multimedia/audio/visual support by Mallory Kate. This show tells the story of The Patron Saint of Reno, known by most Reno locals aged 40+ as the “Primadonna Girl” or the “Showgirl Statue,” others may even know her as “The Smut Palace Queen.” Whether we remember her in her heyday perched center stage in the ornate world famous Primadonna Casino marquee or in her later years erected atop the Adult Bookstore and Arcade, she was a Reno icon. She watched over our town for 31 years, ever observant, watching our lives, keeping our secrets, seeing our City change. It is now her time to tell this story, our story, before it’s lost to history. “The Patron Saint of Reno” pulls from the depth of Reno history archives, the recesses of imagination and is informed by Langsdale’s training in clown and physical theater.

Doors open @ 7:30 PM
8:00 PM MR. OW * Written By Tozy with Director & Co-deviser: Natasha Mercado
ABOUT THE SHOW: Mr. Ow is a silly yet glamorous worm who does magic, gambles with your biggest hopes and dreams, and you’ll love it when he wins it all. From the heart of Reno’s favorite clown-magician Tozy, comes her newest show. You’ll leave delighted, deepened, and maybe even a little bit dumber. Length: 60 Minutes. Show in Development. Improvised Play & Audience Interaction.

PLAYS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A TALK BACK WITH THE AUDIENCE & PLAYERS.

SUNDAY FUNDAY February 15, 2026 – BIGGEST little FESTIVAL
A RENO DOUBLE/DOUBLE FEATURE – NEW WORKS & STAGED READINGS
Written/Directed/Produced By Sky Tolleson

Doors open at 1:30 PM
2:00 – 2:20 PRIVATE STRUGGLES – PART ONE: THE COMPLEX OF LILLIAN LEFTKEEPER & PART TWO: ZOMBIE SIEGE AT SPARKS SENIOR MEMORY CARE

ABOUT THE FIRST DOUBLE FEATURE OF PLAYS: Private Struggles is A Twilight Zone style series of one acts plays. Lillian Leftkeeper – an eccentric woman’s life is reframed by her therapist. Zombie Siege – A Cynical man’s life is changed by a zombie siege at this workplace. Length: Two Acts running 20ish minutes each. Playreading. Adult comedy.

Doors open at 3:30 PM
4:00 PM SON OF A HUN PT. ONE & SON OF A HUN PT. TWO

ABOUT THE RENO DOUBLE FEATURE OF PLAYS: A “Neurodivergent Comedy Series” also known as existential or absurd theatre. Time travelers journey through dimensions where things “bleed through” from other times and realities. 474 AD – Past Reno. Part One: “Portends” The fascinating true story of Attila, the Hun’s journey to Washoe Valley and his son, Breck’s search for truth. Part Two: “The Wrath Of Breck” – after discovering the lies of his family, Breck resets the scales of justice. Running Time: 2 Acts – 50 minutes each. Playreading. Adult comedy.

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for The BIGGEST little Theatre & New Works Festival are available to our Patron Gold Season Ticket Holders as part of the season ticket package. Ticket prices reflect some of the additional costs. Season Tickets are available online @ https://brukatheatre.simpletix.com/ (Under – Memberships) or call the box office @ 775-323-3221 or email: boxofficebruka@gmail.com

RESERVATIONS are available in person through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221, online at www.bruka.org or at our new Brüka Studio 44 located next door to Brüka on First Street at 44 W. First St. Our box office hours open Thursday through Saturday from 4 – 7 PM and on occasional Wednesdays. We are closed on most holidays. Our 2024/2025 Season Tickets are on sale beginning September 1, 2024. Individual tickets go on sale the Monday after the previous show closes. Check us out at www.bruka.org.
There is NO late seating and all ticket sales are final.

PARKING
We suggest convenient parking in the Court Street parking lot across from The Pioneer Theater and walking across the new Virginia Street Bridge to Brüka, FREE after 5:00 PM and all day Saturday and Sundays. We also validate parking at the Parking Gallery on First and Sierra Street. The Downtown Ambassadors are present before and after performances for guidance and safety.

LOCATION Brüka Theatre is located at 99 N. Virginia Street at the corner of First and Virginia Streets in downtown Reno next to the Virginia Street Bridge.

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.

Bruka Theatre Festival Web Page: https://www.bruka.org/biggest-little-theatre-festival-2026

Bruka Theatre Facebook Page Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gnwi8oh6P/?mibextid=wwXIfr

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: https://brukatheatre.simpletix.com/

THE BIGGEST little THEATRE FESTIVAL 2026: BRÜKA THEATRE PRESENTS
2026-02-12 14:00 - 2026-02-15 22:00 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St, Reno, 89509
BRÜKA THEATRE PRESENTS – THE BIGGEST little THEATRE FESTIVAL 2026

THE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY – 2/12/26 – CLOWN WORKSHOP & NEW ONE ACT PLAY
6:00 – 7:15 Tozy Clown Workshop – Brüka Studio 44
7:30 – 9:00 It’s A Ruff Life* By Stephanie Gittleman – Brüka Mainstage

FRIDAY – 2/13/26 – THE BIG SCHMOOZE & BOHEMIA
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM FESTIVAL COCKTAILS & SCHMOOZE TIME – Brüka Studio 44
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM BOHEMIA – WILD CARD
OPEN MIC – Sign Up With Your New Work Online. 5 Minute Slots Available.
Sign up for open mic spots at: https://forms.gle/EAuL8PmHdL7rEwDF6
Doors open @ 7:00 PM for Bohemia. Bohemia begins at 7:30 PM.

SATURDAY – BIGGEST/little FESTIVAL DAY 2/14/26 –
A NEW WORKS VALENTINE
Doors Open @ 1:30 PM
2:00 PM Packed* By Lisa Sheretz & Directed by Jason Sarna
4:00 PM The Heat Death Of The Universe* By Michael Frazel Directed by Rosie Brownlow – Calkin
6:00 PM The Patron Saint Of Reno* By Lyndsey Langsdale
8:00 PM Mr. Ow* Written By Tozy with Director & Co-deviser: Natasha Mercado

SUNDAY FUNDAY- BIGGEST/little FESTIVAL AFTERNOON SHOWS 2/15/25
A RENO BASED DOUBLE / DOUBLE FEATURE BY Sky Tolleson
2:00 PM Private Struggles Episode One & Two
The Complex Of Lillian Leftkeeper &
Zombie Siege at Sparks Senior Memory Care
4:00 PM Son Of A Hun Pt. One & Son Of A Hun Pt. Two

* Most Shows Have A Post Show Talkback With The Audience

PRICES:
THURSDAY – Tozy’s Clown Workshop: $30 Per Person
It’s a Ruff Life – A New One Act Play $10 Advance/$12 @ The Door
FRIDAY – Reception & Bohemia: $15 Bohemia Only: $10/$12 @ The Door
SATURDAY – Each Show $10 Advance. $12 @ The Door * All day Pass – $25
SUNDAY – Each Show $10 Advance. $12 @ The Door All day Pass – $15
All ENTRY Pass – $50 (Not including Workshop)
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: www.bruka.org

Supported by Friends Of Brüka, The Nevada Arts Council & The NEA & The City Of Reno

RENO, NV – The Fifteenth annual BIGGEST little Theatre & New Works Festival at Brüka Theatre is a showcase for original theatre pieces featuring traditional and nontraditional performances created by local and regional performance artists. Produced to support local theatre artists, giving an accessible, affordable and supportive environment to produce and take a chance with original work while also giving audiences the experience of locally produced original work in a theatre festival style. Aligning with Brüka Theatre’s Mission: To create and share the experience of innovative theatre, this small festival features performances on Brüka’s Mainstage and community events in Bruka’s Studio 44 space. Each performance varies in length or under and most followed by a talk back. Groups receive a portion of the ticket sales.

THURSDAY – 2/12/26 – THEATRICAL WORKSHOP & A NEW ONE ACT PLAY

Doors open @ 5:45 PM
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM CLOWNING FOR PERFORMERS WITH TOZY – BRÜKA STUDIO 44
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Step out of your head and into your ridiculousness. This playful workshop led by Tozy is designed to help you connect with your inner clown through games, movement, and guided exploration. Together, we’ll create a supportive space to take bold risks, be joyfully foolish, and find freedom in failure. Clowning can be a great way for performers of all types to get out of their heads, embrace the absurd, and lean into silliness. Come ready to play, surprise yourself, and laugh a lot. Open to performers of all backgrounds and experience levels. $30 per person.

Doors Open @ 7:00 PM
7:30 PM – It’s A Ruff Life Producer/Stage Manager: Stephanie Gittleman

ABOUT THE SHOW: It’s A Ruff Life’s unscripted content will address the question–“Can a new marriage survive a 3.5 lb Shih-Tzu OR will a 3.5 lb Shih-Tzu destroy the new marriage?!” Barely surviving the Empty Nest Syndrome, an emotional wife impulsively brings home a troublesome new dog (named JuJuBee) without asking her stern husband’s permission. Chaos and tumult ripple through their relationship (and bank account!) as the dog’s aggressive behavior takes over the household. Note: A live 3.5 lb Shih-Tzu will play the role of JujuBee. Running Time: 60 -70 Minutes PLAY WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A TALK BACK WITH THE AUDIENCE & PLAYERS.

FRIDAY – 2/13/26 – THE BIG SCHMOOZE & BOHEMIA
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM FESTIVAL COCKTAILS & SCHMOOZE TIME
Appetizers provided by The Wild River Grille & Batch Cupcakery. Enjoy champagne from Brüka as we celebrate Thirty Three Years of theatrical opportunities and community connections. No host bar. $5

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM BOHEMIA – WILD CARD – Bohemia is an Open Mic with Featured Performers. Brüka Theatre has been presenting “Bohemia Nights” for close to 30 years, featuring and creating a performance platform for actors, musicians, poets, dancers and other performance based artforms to share their talent with our community. Doors open @ 7:00PM for Bohemia. The show begins at 7:30 PM. $10 per person in advance/$12 @ The Doors
OPEN MIC – Sign Up With Your New Work or Set Online. 5 Minute Slots Available.
https://forms.gle/EAuL8PmHdL7rEwDF6
SATURDAY – BIGGEST/little FESTIVAL DAY 2/14/26 – NEW WORKS

Doors open at 1:30 PM
2:00 PM – PACKED by Lisa Sheretz

ABOUT THE SHOW: Three generations of a family grieve their loss of a woman beloved by them in her roles as daughter, wife, mother. The family negotiates what to let go of and what to keep as they prepare for a road trip, stuck in the driveway together. Playreading. Dramedy. 45 Minutes.

Doors open at 3:30 PM
4:00 PM THE HEAT DEATH OF THE UNIVERSE * By Michael Frazel Directed by Rosie Brownlow-Calkin
ABOUT THE SHOW: The Heat Death Of The Universe is a tragedy about a politician forced to confront her past, her ideals, and, also maybe the God Dionysus during a fundraiser at a vineyard. Using humor, argument, and dance, this modern adaptation of The Bacchae by Euripides probes the agonies and ecstasies of leftist politics, conspiracy theories, and rosé in a world on fire. Appropriate for teens and above. Staged Reading. 60 Minutes.

Doors open @ 5:30 PM
6:00 PM – THE “PATRON SAINT OF RENO” * By Lyndsey Langsdale
ABOUT THE SHOW: The “Patron Saint of Reno” is a one-woman show, written and performed by Lyndsey Langsdale with multimedia/audio/visual support by Mallory Kate. This show tells the story of The Patron Saint of Reno, known by most Reno locals aged 40+ as the “Primadonna Girl” or the “Showgirl Statue,” others may even know her as “The Smut Palace Queen.” Whether we remember her in her heyday perched center stage in the ornate world famous Primadonna Casino marquee or in her later years erected atop the Adult Bookstore and Arcade, she was a Reno icon. She watched over our town for 31 years, ever observant, watching our lives, keeping our secrets, seeing our City change. It is now her time to tell this story, our story, before it’s lost to history. “The Patron Saint of Reno” pulls from the depth of Reno history archives, the recesses of imagination and is informed by Langsdale’s training in clown and physical theater.

Doors open @ 7:30 PM
8:00 PM MR. OW * Written By Tozy with Director & Co-deviser: Natasha Mercado
ABOUT THE SHOW: Mr. Ow is a silly yet glamorous worm who does magic, gambles with your biggest hopes and dreams, and you’ll love it when he wins it all. From the heart of Reno’s favorite clown-magician Tozy, comes her newest show. You’ll leave delighted, deepened, and maybe even a little bit dumber. Length: 60 Minutes. Show in Development. Improvised Play & Audience Interaction.

PLAYS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A TALK BACK WITH THE AUDIENCE & PLAYERS.

SUNDAY FUNDAY 2/15/26 – BIGGEST little FESTIVAL
A RENO DOUBLE/DOUBLE FEATURE – NEW WORKS & STAGED READINGS
Written/Directed/Produced By Sky Tolleson

Doors open at 1:30 PM
2:00 – 2:20 PRIVATE STRUGGLES – PART ONE: THE COMPLEX OF LILLIAN LEFTKEEPER & PART TWO: ZOMBIE SIEGE AT SPARKS SENIOR MEMORY CARE

ABOUT THE FIRST DOUBLE FEATURE OF PLAYS: Private Struggles is A Twilight Zone style series of one acts plays. Lillian Leftkeeper – an eccentric woman’s life is reframed by her therapist. Zombie Siege – A Cynical man’s life is changed by a zombie siege at this workplace. Length: Two Acts running 20ish minutes each. Playreading. Adult comedy.

Doors open at 3:30 PM
4:00 PM SON OF A HUN PT. ONE & SON OF A HUN PT. TWO

ABOUT THE RENO DOUBLE FEATURE OF PLAYS: A “Neurodivergent Comedy Series” also known as existential or absurd theatre. Time travelers journey through dimensions where things “bleed through” from other times and realities. 474 AD – Past Reno. Part One: “Portends” The fascinating true story of Attila, the Hun’s journey to Washoe Valley and his son, Breck’s search for truth. Part Two: “The Wrath Of Breck” – after discovering the lies of his family, Breck resets the scales of justice. Running Time: 2 Acts – 50 minutes each. Playreading. Adult comedy.

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for The BIGGEST little Theatre & New Works Festival are available to our Patron Gold Season Ticket Holders as part of the season ticket package. Ticket prices reflect some of the additional costs. Season Tickets are available online @ https://brukatheatre.simpletix.com/ (Under – Memberships) or call the box office @ 775-323-3221 or email: boxofficebruka@gmail.com

RESERVATIONS are available in person through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221, online at www.bruka.org or at our new Brüka Studio 44 located next door to Brüka on First Street at 44 W. First St. Our box office hours open Thursday through Saturday from 4 – 7 PM and on occasional Wednesdays. We are closed on most holidays. Our 2024/2025 Season Tickets are on sale beginning September 1, 2024. Individual tickets go on sale the Monday after the previous show closes. Check us out at www.bruka.org.
There is NO late seating and all ticket sales are final.

PARKING
We suggest convenient parking in the Court Street parking lot across from The Pioneer Theater and walking across the new Virginia Street Bridge to Brüka, FREE after 5:00 PM and all day Saturday and Sundays. We also validate parking at the Parking Gallery on First and Sierra Street. The Downtown Ambassadors are present before and after performances for guidance and safety.

LOCATION Brüka Theatre is located at 99 N. Virginia Street at the corner of First and Virginia Streets in downtown Reno next to the Virginia Street Bridge.

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.

Bruka Theatre Festival Web Page: https://www.bruka.org/biggest-little-theatre-festival-2026

Bruka Theatre Facebook Page Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gnwi8oh6P/?mibextid=wwXIfr

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: https://brukatheatre.simpletix.com/

MIMICS World Premier: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
WORLD PREMIERE IN RENO

Before MIMICS hits theaters nationwide on February 13, Reno gets it first. Join us at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts on February 11 for the World Premiere of Mimics Film, directed by Reno native Kristoffer Polaha.

Born in Reno, Polaha left for Hollywood to pursue acting—then returned home 30 years later to direct his first feature film, written by childhood friend Marc Oakley, whom he met at Anderson Elementary School. The story comes full circle with a film set right here in Reno.

Ticketed event – https://pioneercenter.com/Online/article/Mimics
Rated PG-13
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

Be part of this hometown milestone and help celebrate a film made by Reno creatives, for Reno, before it premieres nationwide.

STOMP: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
2026-02-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-07 15:00 - 17:30 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show. As the Boston Globe says, “If you haven’t seen STOMP, GO! If you have seen it, take someone and share the pleasure!” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

Disney on Ice Let's Dance: Reno Events Center
2026-02-08 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-07 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Reno Events Center, 400 University Way, Reno, 89501
Mickey and pals are rocking the DJ table at Disney On Ice and you’re on the guest list! Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. Wish upon a star with
Asha as she and Valentino save the Kingdom of Rosas from King Magnifico. Roar with delight as Simba, Timon and Pumbaa step into the spotlight. Groove to ocean beats with Ariel and friends,
harmonize with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and sway to the rhythm of the waves with Moana and Maui. And the party really goes oﬀ the charts when guest DJ Stitch takes control. Get ready to turn up
the fun at Disney On Ice!

Rennervation Bowl: National Bowling Stadium
2026-02-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-07 12:00 - 14:00 | National Bowling Stadium, 300 N Center St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Get ready to roll! We’re thrilled to partner with RennerVation Foundation for our next public bowling day! Join us on February 7th for double the fun at RennerVation Bowl! Choose between 2 sessions: 12-2pm and 3-5pm.

The RennerVation Foundation is dedicated to serving children in foster care and at-risk youth by providing them with a safe haven and targeted programs to develop their skills, confidence and opportunities.

Help support this extraordinary organization!

BIG GIRLS BINGO & BUBBLY: DTension Bar
2026-02-07 12:00 - 14:00 | DTension Bar, 248 W 1st Street, Reno, 89501, United States
💕 BIG GIRLS BINGO & BUBBLY 💕
Saturday is for the girls. Period. 💅🥂
Before the guys take over Sunday for the Super Bowl, we’re claiming Saturday, 2/7 from 12–2 PM at @dtensionbar & Lounge for a fun, flirty Galentine’s-style bingo party you don’t want to miss.
✨ Bingo + prizes
🥂 Mimosa specials
🎶 Live music
🧀 Charcuterie bites for purchase from @jcharcuterie_savorybites
…and more!
This event is plus-size focused but all are welcome—come exactly as you are, or come ready to show out 👀
💘 Dress to impress in your best Valentine’s-inspired fit—pink, red, hearts, lace, glam, cozy cute… whatever makes you feel hot, confident, and YOU.
Bring the girls, sip something bubbly, yell BINGO, and kick off Super Bowl weekend the right way.
💖 Big vibes. Bold babes. Bubbly energy. See you there

Galentines Junk Journal Club: The Jesse
2026-02-07 10:00 - 13:00 | The Jesse Hotel and Bar, 306 E 4th St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
FEBRUARY & VALENTINES EVENTS💗🎀 They are sweeter than candy hearts 💕 Click the links in our bio to get tickets to each event!
Feb 7th- Galentines Junk Journal Club at @thejessereno where each ticket includes 1 coffee or matcha from The Jesse as well as Strawberry & White Chocolate Sugar Cookies from @littlelupinebakery ☕️🍪 For this event we’ll work with @thecupidproject to create Valentines cards to donate to a local senior center! ✨

CRIMEWAVE: Cargo Concert Hall
2026-02-06 21:00 - 2026-02-07 01:00 | Cargo Concert Hall, 255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Step into the shadows for CRIMEWAVE, where gothwave, darkwave, new wave, post-punk, and industrial collide. Dress to impress, lose yourself on the dance floor, and embrace the darkness. 🖤
February 6, 2026
Doors 9 PM | Party Starts 9 PM
Cargo Concert Hall
18+ (must have a physical, valid ID to enter)
All CRIMEWAVE ticket holders may receive 10% off food purchases inside Cafe Whitney on the day of the show when presenting their ticket stub to a server (not inclusive of any other offers).
Please be careful when purchasing tickets from a third-party source. No refunds will be made following the concert. If you wish to have your tickets refunded, please request your tickets to be refunded before the end of the day on Thursday, February 5th.
Please be aware that we only sell tickets through Eventbrite, and our promoter for this show, JMAX, only sells tickets through ticketweb.com. Please be careful buying tickets through a third party.
NO RE-ENTRY IS PERMITTED AT CARGO CONCERT HALL.

Vibe and Flow Valentines Edition: DTension Bar
2026-02-05 19:30 - 21:00 | DTension Bar, 248 W 1st Street, Reno, 89501, United States
Welcome to Vibe and Flow Valentines Edition 💌🥂💘
Join us for a 60 minute R&B themed yoga class followed by an intimate social hour! ✨
Immerse yourself in a night filled with yoga music and self-care. 🧘🏽‍♀️
🗓️ Thursday February 5th 730pm
📍 Dtension @dtensionbar
🎟️ Reserve your spot by clicking the link in our bio.
‼️ Space is limited please purchase ticket before date / time of event.
❕Please bring your own mat.
🌹 We can’t wait to spend this evening together!

Trivia Tuesday: The Jesse
2026-02-03 18:30 - 20:30 | The Jesse Hotel and Bar, 306 E 4th St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
🧠✨ Trivia Tuesdays are here!
Starting January 27 at 6:30 PM and happening every Tuesday, we’re teaming up with @sunsettrivia for a night of fun questions, great drinks, and good vibes at The Jesse 🍸
🏆 Prize: 1-night stay for two at The Jesse Hotel
🍹 Sip your favorite drink
🧠 Put your knowledge to the test
📍 The Jesse
Come for the trivia, stay for the energy.
Sip. Think. Win. Repeat.

Sierra Arts Literary Community: Sierra Arts
2026-02-01 14:00 - 15:00 | sierra arts foundation, 17 S Virginia Street, Reno, 89501
Writers! ✍️
Curious about residencies and retreats?
Not sure which ones are worth it—or right for you?
Join the Sierra Arts Literary Community on February 1st for Making the Best of Residencies and Retreats, a panel discussion with experienced writers and organizers sharing tips, insights, and real-world experiences.
Questions encouraged. Inspiration guaranteed.
