Good morning, Reno.

Sierra Nevada FC will host the 'Goals for Hope' charity soccer game on May 18 at 4:00 p.m. at University of Nevada Reno's Mackay Stadium, where the Reno Police Department + Reno Fire Department will play to raise funds for the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation and honor a player battling cancer.

Police determined a reported threat on the UNR campus was unfounded on May 15 as multiple agencies inspected the Virginia Street and College Way area outside Church Fine Arts—operations have since returned to normal and additional graduation ceremonies are scheduled through the weekend.

Two men were arrested after a nearly three-hour standoff in Silver Springs on May 14 when one man left his house during a routine traffic stop to harass deputies and threaten a patrol car while his children waited outside (the other man was detained for obstructing the investigation).

Teachers at Stead Elementary and Vaughn Middle must now reapply for their jobs as the district prepares to open new school buildings in 2026—several staff members have already left and the union is asking for written reemployment guarantees to ease the growing concerns.

The district says the process will help ensure that the new schools have a team aligned with their updated vision and goals.

Cheyenne Bastian-Brown, the 2025 American Honey Queen, will visit Reno from May 19 to May 21 to teach students about how honeybees support Nevada agriculture.

She will also join the World Bee Day event at Idlewild Park on May 20 — sponsored by the Help Save the Bees Foundation.

In April, Reno’s median home sale price reached $637,500 while unit sales dropped by 2.5% compared to 2024—mirroring national trends amid rising mortgage rates and tariff uncertainties.

Sparks saw a modest gain with a median sale price of $557,500 and 140 units sold during the same period.

Special Olympics Nevada will host its statewide track and field regionals in Las Vegas and at Reno High School on May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.—athletes from Carson City, Fernley, Lassen, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe and Washoe County will gather for a day of competition and inclusion.

Marbs & DJ Minx Live at Dead Ringer

9-10:30 p.m. — Dead Ringer Analog Bar — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Marbs and DJ Minx in a night of electrifying music at Dead Ringer.

George Clanton Performance

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Virginia Street Brewhouse — $25.00 — Experience the nostalgic electronic pop sounds of Los Angeles artist George Clanton.

Plein Air Convention and Outdoor Exhibition

11 AM-4 PM — Nugget Casino Resort — Check website for costs — Immerse yourself in five days of art instruction from top painters around the world.

Portrait Society of Reno

10 AM – 2 PM — Nevada Fine Arts — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry with fellow enthusiasts at this engaging community gathering.

Lord Huron Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Grand Theater — Ticket prices start at $213 — Experience the captivating sounds of Lord Huron live in Reno.

12th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo

8:00 AM – 3:45 PM — Nugget Casino Resort — Varies — Experience the world's largest gathering of outdoor painters in picturesque Lake Tahoe and Reno.

Summer Salute Car Show

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Rancho San Rafael Regional Park — Entry fee applies — Celebrate classic cars and support veterans with food and music.

39th Annual RMHCNN Golf Tournament

6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Red Hawk Golf and Resort — Supportive entry — Play golf to help keep families close in a fun charitable event.

May Public Bowling

12:00 – 1:30 PM — National Bowling Stadium — $50 per lane (admit up to 5 people) — Enjoy a fun bowling session in Reno's historic venue.

Heroes & Villains: Good & Evil

3 – 5 p.m. — Nightingale Concert Hall — General Admission — Experience epic clashes between beloved superheroes and their foes through cinematic-inspired wind ensemble music.