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Reno
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sage Leaf Restaurant has expanded into Reno on Tahoe Street in midtown + taking over the space that once housed Laughing Planet. This move adds a new dining option for locals. 2NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nevada Women’s Fund turned the Reno Arch purple for International Women’s Day, featuring local music and small businesses. 2NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNR hosted the state finals of the Poetry Out Loud competition at the Joe Crowley Student Union where six high school students from across the state competed. The event took place yesterday and offered participants a chance to showcase their poetry talent. 2NEWS
- ➤ The Discovery Museum hosted its first Girls STEM Career Day on Mar 7, inviting girls and young women to explore different careers + connect with local industry professionals at the museum. 2NEWS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nevada Women's Basketball player Skylar Durley was named Freshman of the Year by the Mountain West Conference on Mar. 7. She is the first Nevada player to earn the honor since joining the conference. 2NEWS
- ➤ The Wolf Pack men's basketball team wrapped up its season by beating Air Force Saturday night and will head to Las Vegas next week to begin the Mountain West Tournament. 2NEWS
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Nevada Premier Sportsman Expo
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Reno-Sparks Convention Center — Admission details TBA — Explore the latest in outdoor gear and activities at this premiere expo in Reno.
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Little Shop of Horrors Musical
Tickets for Galena High School's spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors, are on sale now for performances from 3/12 - 3/14. Don't miss this hilariously creepy show about an alien plant's quest for world domination!
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SHADED Concert
10 PM – 1 AM — Dead Ringer Analog Bar — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant sounds of SHADED in an intimate setting.
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Nevada State Jiu Jitsu Spring Games
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Virginia Street Gym — Early registration $74 — Compete in this exciting Jiu Jitsu event in Reno.
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Leprechaun Race
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM — City Plaza — Registration required — A family-friendly 5K run and walk through Reno's vibrant Midtown and Wells Avenue districts.
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Sierra Highland Pipers Live Performance
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Reno Public Market — Free entry — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the lively sounds of the Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band.
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Annual Senior Art Show 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of senior artists from Reno at this vibrant community exhibition.
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Cuisillos and Ernesto Solano Concert
10 PM — Millennium Night Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energy of Banda Cuisillos and Ernesto Solano in a night filled with regional music excitement.
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Tropical Beats Night
10 p.m. — La Fonda Méxican Restaurant — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant night of live tropical music and electrifying dance with top artists.
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Cribs for Kids Class
5-6 p.m. — Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services Center — Free entry — Learn essential safe sleep practices to protect your infant's well-being.
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