During Hot August Nights, Reno Tahoe has more events happening around town than anyone could ever dream of attending. We know this can be a bit overwhelming, so we’ve made a list to highlight a few of our “do not miss” events each night. For the full event schedule, click here.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
2 pm to 6 pm Summit Racing Equipment Show-n-Shine – 960 E. Glendale Ave., Sparks
3 pm to 5 pm Local’s Classic Car Show-n-Shine Competition – Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Reno
Entertainment
Eldorado Hotel Casino
7 pm Hairspray – Tickets start at $24.95 – Dinner & Show. Packages Available. To order tickets call 775-786-5700 or 800-879-8879 or go to www.eldoradoreno.com.
Grand Sierra Resort
8 pm Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo – Tickets from $25, $45, $65. Call 800-648-3568 or go to www.grandsierraresort.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
9 am to 4 pm Grand Sierra Resort Daily Classic Cherry Shown – Shine - Awards presented nightly at 7 pm on the venue stage.
5 pm to 10 pm Cruise of Champions – Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
6 pm Jelly Donut Eating Contest – Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
7 pm to 10 pm Official Kick-off Cruise- Downtown Reno
7 pm to 10 pm Controlled Cruise – Downtown Sparks
Entertainment
Eldorado Hotel Casino
7 pm Hairspray – Tickets start at $24.95 – Dinner & Show. Packages Available. To order tickets call 775-786-5700 or 800-879-8879 or go to www.eldoradoreno.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
12 pm to 10 pm Hot August Nights Drags & Burnouts Presented by John Ascuaga’s Nugget & Full Throttle Performance – John Ascuaga’s Nugget. West Parking Lot
3 pm to 5 pm Peppermill Night Life Show-n-Shine Competition – Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Reno
8 pm to 11 pm Hot August Nights 25th Anniversary Prom – “Evening Under The Stars.” Sponsored by Circus Circus. Entertainment by Ronny & The Classics. Mandalay Ballroom. Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the door- Call 800-648-5010 or 775-789-5604.
Entertainment
Grand Sierra Resort
8:15 pm HERMAN’S HERMITS STARRING PETER NOONE
Victorian Square – Sparks
8:15 pm “OH WHAT A NIGHT” A TRIBUTE TO FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS – Stage Presented by John Ascuaga’s Nugget & The City of Sparks.
Eldorado Hotel Casino
7 pm Hairspray – Tickets start at $24.95 – Dinner & Show. Packages Available. To order tickets call 775-786-5700 or 800-879-8879 or go to www.eldoradoreno.com.
Harrah’s Reno
8 pm Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute Show. Tickets are $25/$29, call 775-778-2900 for reservations or go to www.harrahsreno.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
2 pm Free Classic Film Festival - Rebel Without A Cause. John Ascuaga’s Nugget. Celebrity Showroom.
7:30 pm to 8 pm Kids Show-n-Shine Competition – All Ages Welcome. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Reno.
9:45 pm Hot August Nights Fireworks Spectacular – Silver Legacy Resort Casino.
Entertainment
Eldorado Hotel Casino
7 pm Hairspray. Tickets start at $24.95 – Dinner & Show. Packages Available. To order tickets call 775-786-5700 or 800-879-8879 or go to www.eldoradoreno.com.
Harrah’s Reno
8 pm Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute Show. Tickets are $25/$29, call 775-778-2900 for reservations or go to www.harrahsreno.com.
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
8 pm DOO WOP. The Flamingos featuring Terry Johnson, Barbara Harris & The Toys, The Marcels, The Safaris, Kathy Young, Joe Jones & The Pentagons, & The Olympics. Tickets from $50, $69.50. Call the Silver Legacy Resort Casino at 800-MUST-SEE or ticketmaster.com or silverlegacy.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
8 am to 10 pm Hot August Nights Official Classic Car Auction – Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
10 am to 3 pm John Ascuaga’s Nugget Peoples Choice Award - Pick up judging ballot at John’s Club booth.
10 am to 5 pm Big Boy’s Toy Store - Reno-Sparks Events Center, Downtown Reno – Presented by the Silver Legacy Resort Casino and the Eldorado Hotel Casino.
Entertainment
Eldorado Hotel Casino
7 pm & 9:30 pm Hairspray. Tickets start at $24.95 – Dinner & Show. Packages Available. To order tickets call 775-786-5700 or 800-879-8879 or go to www.eldoradoreno.com.
Harrah’s Reno
8 pm Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute Show. Tickets are $25/$29, call 775-778-2900 for reservations or go to www.harrahsreno.com.
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
8 pm DICK FOX’S GOLDEN BOYS STARRING FRANKIE AVALON, FABIAN & BOBBY RYDELL. Tickets from $65 & $80. Call the Silver Legacy Resort Casino at 800-MUST-SEE or ticketmaster.com or silverlegacy.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
10 am Official Parade – Downtown Reno
Entertainment
Eldorado Hotel Casino
7 pm Hairspray. Tickets start at $24.95 – Dinner & Show. Packages Available. To order tickets call 775-786-5700 or 800-879-8879 or go to www.eldoradoreno.com.
Harrah’s Reno
8 pm Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute Show. Tickets are $25/$29, call 775-778-2900 for reservations or go to www.harrahsreno.com.