Ask-Reno Blog
What locals are actually saying — curated from r/Reno conversations, written for real people.
Reno Events This Weekend June 19-21, 2026 — Reno Rodeo Opens, BBQ Brews & Blues, Billy Bob Thornton, Blind Pilot, Punk Rock Pride & More
Reno Rodeo opens. THE ROW throws its biggest summer block party with BBQ, Brews & Blues. Billy Bob Thornton plays Bartley Ranch, Blind Pilot anchors The Hangar, Punk Rock Pride takes over Note-Able, and the Emo Night Tour hits Cargo. Here's everything happening June 19-21 — Rodeo opening weekend, 2026.
Desi Flavors — Reno's New Build-Your-Own Indian Bowl Spot Is Already Tracking 4.4 Stars (New & Hot)
Reno's first true build-your-own Indian bowl shop just opened in the old Rick's Deli space on Double R Blvd. Butter chicken, tikka masala, goat curry, samosas, mango lassi — Chipotle-style, fresh, fast. Reviewers are already calling it a Chipotle-killer. Here's what to order.
Fifty Fifty Brewing Finally Arrives in Reno: An Inside Look
After a six-year wait, Truckee's Fifty Fifty Brewing is finally in Reno — inside Reno Public Market, with the same Storm Chaser Lager and Belgian Quad pouring from the original Truckee brewhouse. 4.6 stars across 16 Yelp reviews. Here's the honest read: which menu items actually deliver, the daily 2-5 PM Happy Hour you shouldn't miss, and the one timing warning every newcomer learns the hard way.
Reno Events This Weekend June 12-14, 2026 — Nevada State Fair Returns, Keith Urban, Jim Gaffigan, Martin Lawrence, Jeff Ross & More
The biggest weekend of the spring: the Nevada State Fair returns to Reno-Sparks for the first time in 16 years. Stack that with Keith Urban, Jim Gaffigan, Martin Lawrence, Jeff Ross, Mihali, Dr. Fresch and Vincent Neil Emerson and you've got the most-loaded calendar of June. Full guide for June 12-14, 2026.
Reno Rodeo 2026 First-Timer's Guide: Parking, Cattle Drive & What Locals Actually Do (June 18-27)
Reno Rodeo starts in 9 days. The cattle drive arrives Thursday Jun 18 around noon, the free Enterprise Rd. shuttle beats LEC's $20 parking, and mid-week nights have the same caliber of cowboys with half the crowd. Here's everything first-timers and locals planning a return need to know — no fluff.
The Battle for Believe Plaza: When Private Commerce Threatens Public Space
The Eddy's $1/year, 20-year proposal for Believe Plaza got pulled from this week's council agenda — but locals say it's only a delay. Now: an 'AI-sounding' Instagram defense calling the plaza 'blighted', formal ethics complaints over the owner's seat on the Redevelopment Agency Board, a successful weekend occupation of the plaza, 'blight my ass' graffiti, and a growing boycott. Updated June 9.
Nevada State Fair 2026 Locals Guide: Why Reno's Official Return Is the Real One (June 11-13)
The official Nevada State Fair returns to Reno June 11-13 — first time since 2010. Carson City's Mills Park has been using the State Fair name during the 16-year hiatus. Both events run the same weekend. They are not the same fair. Here's the honest local read on which one to go to.
Reno Events This Weekend June 5-7, 2026 — Banda MS, Juvenile, Thievery Corporation, Talib Kweli, Sweat at RLT & First Friday
First full weekend of June stacks four arena-size shows (Banda MS, Juvenile, Thievery Corporation, Marshall Tucker) with deep hip-hop and indie picks at the smaller rooms. Sweat keeps running at RLT, First Friday hits Midtown, and the Nevada State Fair returns next weekend after a 16-year hiatus. Here's the full guide for June 5-7, 2026.
Reno Events This Weekend May 29-31, 2026 — Reno River Festival, Shucked, Sweat, NGHTMRE, Kyle Gass & the Aces Homestand
Reno River Festival weekend hits at full strength: Shucked opens at the Pioneer Center, Sweat opens at RLT, NGHTMRE plays Cargo, Kyle Gass Band at Cypress, Legion Sports Fest at the RSCC, plus the Aces homestand vs. Sacramento. Here's the full local guide for May 29-31, 2026.
Silk Cafe & Bar (Sparks) — Vietnamese Comfort Food + Phojito Cocktails + Boba: The Quiet 4.8-Star Sparks Opening Locals Should Know About
Sparks just got a quietly excellent Vietnamese spot. Silk Cafe & Bar — opened 2025, running a 4.8-star rating — does fresh spring rolls, shaken beef, sizzling wok dishes, plus boba, specialty coffee, and a craft cocktail menu (yes, there's a Phojito). Here's why it's our New & Hot pick this week.
Memorial Day Weekend in Reno 2026 — Drifters Music Festival, Jam On It, Ron White, Charley Crockett, LCD Soundsystem (May 22-25)
Memorial Day Weekend hits hard in Reno: Drifters Music Festival takes over J Resort's Festival Grounds Sat–Sun with Chase Rice and Dustin Lynch headlining, the Grand Sierra stacks Ron White (Fri), Charley Crockett (Sat), and LCD Soundsystem (Sun), and the Jam On It Memorial Day basketball tournament fills the convention center all weekend. Here's the full local guide to Memorial Day Weekend 2026 in Reno.
Cook'd Is Pulling Crowds Fast in South Reno
There's a new restaurant on South Virginia making serious noise. Cook'd opened earlier this month and the first wave of locals is already repeating the same three words: welcoming, dialed-in, owner-operated. Here's what people are actually ordering.
What's Happening in Reno This Weekend — May 15-17, 2026
Three major arena headliners stacked on consecutive nights, six events at the convention center, a balloon festival 45 minutes south, and the Reno Antique Faire taking over Virginia Street on Sunday. Here's every event happening in Reno and the surrounding area May 15-17, 2026.
Where Do the Nice People Live in Reno? What Locals Actually Said
A new transplant in South Reno asked r/Reno a loaded question this week: where do the nice people live? The thread split the city in half. South Reno got it from both sides, Old Southwest and Hidden Valley got nominated as the friendliest, and one comment landed harder than any of the geography did.
"Housing, Not Handcuffs": The Protest Sparking Fierce Debate in Reno
The Housing, Not Handcuffs march coincided with May Day's general strike and split the city in half. Supporters called out the city's $8.8M RPD increase against a major deficit. Critics pointed at the 600-bed CARES Campus and asked "what else are we supposed to do?" Here's the synthesized r/Reno consensus, with verbatim quotes from both sides.
What's Happening in Reno This Weekend — May 8-10, 2026 (Mother's Day Edition)
Mother's Day weekend is here and Reno went big. The Moms on the Run 5K and the Idlewild Mother's Day Boutique anchor Sunday, Hot August Nights Spring Fever runs all weekend at Atlantis, Jeff Leach takes the Laugh Factory, and Saturday morning kicks off with a free Reno Phil family concert. Here's every event happening May 8-10.
What's Happening in Reno This Weekend — May 1-3, 2026
James Taylor and Jo Koy headline Friday, Talib Kweli and Paul Reiser play Saturday, La Fiesta de Mayo and a real Cinco festival in Carson hit Sunday, and the Aces play six straight at home. Plus a heads-up on the May 10 Mother's Day Boutique at Idlewild. Here's everything happening May 1-3.
The Truckee River Revitalization: What Reno Isn't Telling You About the 2026 Restoration
Behind the glossy PR about restoring the Truckee, locals see something else: floodwalls instead of meanders, rising rents from new flood maps, and a homeless crisis no one wants to talk about. Plus: a $8M fish-passage project nobody covered.
Is Reno's Dating Scene Really That Bad? What r/Reno Says About Speed Dating, Apps, and Actually Meeting People
One local called the mid-40s dating scene a 'hellscape.' Others swear by speed dating at the cat cafe. Here's what r/Reno actually says about finding your person in the Biggest Little City.
What's Happening in Reno This Weekend — April 24-26, 2026
Reno Jazz Festival at UNR, Grand Prix motorcycles in Virginia City, RenoFest's last hurrah, and a stacked concert lineup at GSR and Cargo. Here's everything happening April 24-26.
Reno's Data Center Debate: What r/Reno Actually Thinks About the Tech Takeover
r/Reno went off this week over data centers — from Switch's desert expansion to a new facility on Keystone Ave. Here's what locals are actually saying.
What's Happening in Reno This Weekend — April 17-19, 2026
RenoFest kicks off 10 days of FREE carnival fun, plus live music, baseball, community theater, and a tomato workshop. Here's everything happening April 17-19.
The Ultimate Guide to Bike Rentals in Reno, NV
Whether you're looking to cruise downtown on an e-bike, hit the mountain trails, or support a local non-profit — here's where to rent a bike in Reno.
What's Happening in Reno This Weekend — April 10-12, 2026
10,000+ volleyball families descend on Reno. Here's how to make the most of it — whether you're here for the tournament or just living your life.
Reno's Concert Scene Is Having a Moment — And Most People Haven't Noticed Yet
DEVO. Rise Against. Chevelle. The Wallflowers. Brooks & Dunn. All in April. All in Reno. The live music scene is having a moment.
What's Happening in Reno This Weekend — April 3–6, 2026
From live motorsports and jazz to DEVO and Rocky Horror — this weekend in Reno is stacked.
NCVA Far Western Volleyball Tournament 2026: The Complete Reno Survival Guide for Tournament Families
500+ teams, 10,000+ visitors, and every hotel in Reno sold out. Here's how to survive (and actually enjoy) the NCVA Far Western Volleyball Tournament.
What's Happening in Reno This Weekend (March 14-15, 2026)
Los Tucanes de Tijuana at GSR, PAW Patrol Live at Pioneer Center, Punk Rock Prom, Friday the 13th parties, Reno Aces Fan Fest, and more — here's everything happening in Reno this weekend.
Is Reno Worth Moving To? Locals Give the Honest Answer
Reno is worth moving to — if you're coming from a high cost-of-living city, love the outdoors, and don't need a major metro's cultural infrastructure. Here's what r/Reno actually says.
The Nevada State Fair Is Coming Back to Reno After 16 Years — Here's What Locals Actually Think
After a 16-year absence, the Nevada State Fair is officially returning to Reno. We went straight to the locals and found equal parts nostalgia, parking complaints, and one unhinged debate about whether Nevada agriculture should exist at all.
What's Happening in Reno This Weekend (Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2026)
Kings of the West at GSR, SNOWFEST Street Faire in Tahoe, The Head and The Heart, Justin Furstenfeld, and more — here's everything happening in Reno this weekend.
Best Italian Restaurants in Reno According to Locals
From fresh handmade pasta to classic date-night spots — the Italian restaurants Reno locals actually recommend on Reddit.