August 2011 - Lake Tahoe Events

© Connie K. Vogel

[ General Events, Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Valhalla Arts and Music Festival, Tahoe Heritage Programs, Farmers' Market Schedule ]

• July 15 - August 21
  • 39th Annual Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
    • Celebrating 39 years of acclaimed theater at one of the nation's most breathtaking location!
    • This summer the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's comic masterpiece, TWELFTH NIGHT - an exhilarating production that features beautiful costumes, lavish sets and one of the most talented professional acting companies in the West! Encircled by the immense beauty of Lake Tahoe's deep blue waters and nestled in a white sand amphitheater, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare under the stars capturing the true spirit of summer at the lake. With gourmet food and drink at Shakespeare's Kitchen, nightly wine tastings and time with friends and family, each performance provides an outdoor theatre experience within a festival atmosphere.
    • Tickets: $20-$85 plus tax and fee. Buy tickets online or Call: (800)74-SHOWS (747-4697) or (775)832-1616 for more information.
    • Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV
• August 1
  • Mumbo Gumbo
    • For over 20 years Mumbo Gumbo has been one of Northern California's top groups, releasing 9 original CDs and collecting numerous "Sammie" and "Best of Sacramento awards. The 7-piece band tours the Western United States, bringing their "genre-bending Americana" music to their many fans. Their big musical stew contains elements of soul, zydeco, folk, blues, rock, cajun, Caribbean, and country all mixed into their uniquely festive roots-music sound.
    • Tickets: $20-$30 plus tax and fee. Buy tickets online or Call: (800)74-SHOWS (747-4697) or (775)832-1616 for more information.
    • Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV
  • Summer Trans Dance Series
    • Expression and Meditation through Dance. Lead by Ann Thennes, let your energy connect and flow with nature.
    • Free, 6pm in the Grand Hall, Tahoe Tallac Society, Valhalla, Highway 89 (Emerald Bay Road) South Lake Tahoe, CA
• August 1-31
  • Tahoe Flea Market
    • 80 vendors with antiques and collectibles, architectural salvage, garden accessories, furniture, books, clothing, crafts, fresh produce, hobbies, jewelry, sporting goods, stamps/coins, tools, toys, new and used merchandise. Free seller camping.
    • Admission - $1/person (13 and older). Starts: 8am-5pm on Saturdays & Sundays, May to September.
    • 1635 Elks Club Drive and HWY 50 at Elks Club (1 mile south of the airport), South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call: (530)541-3967 for information.
  • Party with Arty
    • Arthur Harvey's keyboard magic at Harrah's Casino Center Stage. It’s the best disco, dance, R&B and soul party in Lake Tahoe!
    • Starts: 10pm Tuesday thru Sunday.
    • Harrah's Center Stage, Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV- Call: (775)588-6611 for more information.
• August 2
  • Tahoe Improv Players
    • Spontaneous, hilarious, improvised comedy, they have been entertaining audiences for over 15 years. You'll laugh til you cry!
    • Tickets: $5 child/$10 adult. Buy tickets online or Call: (530)541-4975 for more information.
    •  7:30pm at the Boathouse, Tahoe Tallac Society, Valhalla, Highway 89 (Emerald Bay Road) South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Brandi Carlile
    • A gifted singer/songwriter whose rich voice and literate storytelling belie her youth (she was only 23 when she released her major-label debut), Brandi Carlile was born in the small town of Ravensdale, WA, an isolated community 50 miles from Seattle. With few neighbors or friends nearby, Carlile grew up learning to make her own entertainment, camping and hiking in the nearby woods and teaching herself to sing. Carlile grew up listening to the classic country music her parents doted on (Patsy Cline remains Carlile's favorite singer), and she made her stage debut at the age of eight after she was taken to a local country radio show by her mother.
    • 9pm at the MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa, Tickets: $25 Advance, $30 Day of Show (Plus Tax and Fees)
• August 2-27
  • Open Play at Tahoe Tot Spot
    • South Lake Tahoe's premier indoor play facility dedicated to young children. Open play is the perfect solution for children needing to burn off some energy!
    • Starts: 10am-2pm on Tuesdays-Saturdays. Cost: $10. Kids - Birth to 5 years Old.
    • Tahoe Tot Spot 1012 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call: (530)541-5994 for information.
• August 2-30
  • Karaoke at Rojo's
    • Starts: 10:30pm-1:30am on Sundays & Tuesdays.
    • 3091 Harrison Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA - Call: (530)541-4960 for information.
• August 3-31
  • Naughty School Girl Night
    • Enjoy smooth tequila while you listen to the Naughty School Girls play live music at the Cabo Wabo Cantina inside Harvey's Casino.
    • Starts: 9:30pm-1:30am every Wednesday.
    • Harvey's Casino Cabo Wabo Cantina, HWY 50 at Stateline AVE, South Lake Tahoe, NV- Call: (775)588-2411 for information.
• August 4
  • Anna Helwing
    • "VIRTUOSI DELLE CORDE" - on this hot Lake Tahoe night, a virtuosic trio - soprano Anna Helwing, classical guitarist Bartlomiej Helwing, and pianist Donna Axton, bring the mediterranean breeze filled with the music of Spain, France, and Italy by such composers as: F. Torroba, M. DeFalla, F. Chopin, C. Debussy, I. Albeniz, E. Valderrabano, H. Villa-Lobos, Ch .Gounod, and others
    • Tickets: $10 child/$15 adult. Buy tickets online or Call: (530)541-4975 for more information.
    • 7:30pm, Tahoe Tallac Society, Valhalla, Highway 89 (Emerald Bay Road) South Lake Tahoe, CA
• August 4-25
  • Summer Movie Series
    • Enjoy new releases & family classics in the plaza on the big screen every Thursday through August. Snuggle up under the stars with your friends & family. All movies start at Dusk in the Village Events Plaza, weather permitting.
    • Starts: 8:30pm on Thursdays.
    • The Village At Squaw Valley USA, 1750 Village East RD, Olympic Valley, CA- Call: (866)818-6963 or (530)584-1000 for information.
• August 5
  • Live Music by Emily Tessmer
    • Join us on the West Shore Cafe Patio for live music by Emily Tessmer from 7pm - 10pm.
    • Homewood  Ski Resort, 5145 West Lake Blvd. Homewood CA
  • The Tempest
    • The D.G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program is a collaboration between the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and Nevada Shakespeare Company. With Magical Spirits, Monsters and Pirates, the Young Shakespeare production of The Tempest promises to be a fun, interactive show for the entire family.
    • It is presented FREE for kids and their chaperones. Reservations required - Call: (800)74-SHOWS.
    • 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, at the Boathouse, Tahoe Tallac Society, Valhalla, Highway 89 (Emerald Bay Road) South Lake Tahoe, CA
• August 5-6
  • 11th Annual Northern California Blues Festival
    • Breath in the fresh air- Enjoy the beautiful park- Dance your Blues away! This year's lineup -(Janis Joplin's original band) Big Brother & The Holding Co., Kenny Neal, Carolyn Wonderland, Dennis Jones, Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers, Bay Area Blues Society's Caravan of All Stars, The Jeff Watson Band with Special Guests, The Soulshakers & the top finalists of the "NorCal's Next Breakout Band" competition- Todd Morgan & The Emblems and Population 5!
    • Food & Craft vendors, Misting Fan Cooling Stations, VIP Lounge, Free filtered water filling station, Free Kids Zone with Water Rides on Saturday!! Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 11am-10pm.
    • Auburn Regional Park, 3770 Richardson Drive Auburn, CA Call: (916) 350-4640 for more information
• August 5-7
  • Oasis Stampede and Country Fair
    • Come out for a weekend of fun! Ranch Rodeo events include team branding, doctoring, tying, 4 person team roping & big loop roping, 2 person sorting, women's steer stopping, and working ranch horse.
    • Fallon, NV - Call: (775)423-5358 or Email for more information.
• August 5-26
  • Friday Night Teen Scene
    • Shoot hoops, play volleyball or arcade games, watch TV, or work out. Grades 6 through 12.
    • Starts: 6:30-9pm on Fridays. $3 drop in, free for pass holders.
    • Kahle Community Center, Stateline, NV- Call: (775)586-7271 for information.
• August 5-28
  • Karaoke at Lakeside Inn
    • Take your shower act to the stage and enjoy karaoke at the Tavern in the Lakeside Inn .
    • Starts: 10:30pm-1:30am on Wednesdays, 11:00pm-2:am on Fridays. No cover charge.
    • Lakeside Inn, 168 HWY 50, Stateline, NV- Call: (775)588-7777 for information.
• August 6
  • Aaron Lewis - An Intimate Acoustic Evening
    • Aaron Lewis of the band Staind will be performing a solo acoustic event.
    • 7pm-10pm at the MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa, 55 Highway 50, Stateline, NV - Tickets: $35/$45/$55 plus tax and fees at Ticketmaster
• August 6-7
  • The Heritage Trail - Placer County Museum Tour
    • We are glad you decided to join us on the 2011 Heritage Trail Museums Tour. This year 18 museums from Roseville to Tahoe are committed to showcasing history in a fun and entertaining way. For many, this event has become a family tradition. Whether you are from Auburn, Reno, San Francisco, or Boston, you will enjoy this opportunity to take a trip back in time and get a better understanding of Placer County’s rich and colorful history. Each museum on the tour is unique. Aside from immersing yourselves in history, you will enjoy the variety of settings at each museum. The ones located in the mountains are especially beautiful!
    • 10am - 4pm, 18 Museums, Roseville to Tahoe.
    • Contact any participating museum for more information!
• August 6-9
  • 25th Anniversary of Hot August Nights
    • Hot August Nights will have daily Show-n-Shines with cash and trophy awards, Poker Walks with cash awards to the winners, a Cool Car Showroom, a Classic Car Auction, automotive exhibits, special night time cruising at South Lake Tahoe, vendors, a Sock Hop and great free fifties and sixties style live entertainment daily on all of the outdoor stages.
    • Car registration is open to all 1972 and older American and European cars and trucks. Car registration is only fifty dollars and each car registrant will receive a very special commemorative Event shirt and hat, free Poker Walk hand, dash plaque, and an assortment of other items.
    • Reno/Sparks, NV - Call: (775) 365-1956 ext 0 or Email for more information.
• August 6-27
  • Kid's Night Out at Tahoe Gymnastics
    • Leave the kids at Tahoe Gymnastics for a night of games, trampoline time, Pizza, Movie and more. It's TONS of FUN for all kids. Ages Potty Trained and up.
    • Starts: 6-11pm on every Saturday.
    • Tahoe Gymnastics, 867 Eloise AVE, South Lake Tahoe, CA- Call: (530)544-7314 or E-mail for information.
• August6-7
  • The Placer County Heritage Trail Tour
    • Bring your picnic basket and visit one or all 18 museums from Roseville to Tahoe. The tour promises to be a family-friendly event with many hands-on activities for all ages. It is a chance to take a trip back in time and get a better understanding of Placer County’s rich, colorful history. Visitors will learn more about the pivotal role our county played in important events such as the California Gold Rush, construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad and the development of the recreation industry in the Sierra Nevada.
    • Starts: 10am-4pm on Saturday & Sunday. Cost: Free.
    • Call: (530)889-6500 for a Trail Guide and information.
• August 7
  • KC & The Sunshine Band
    • With sales of over 75 million records, nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards and The American Music Award, KC and the Sunshine Band is one of the seminal forces in pop. Hits like Get Down Tonight, That's the Way (I Like It) and Shake Your Booty established KC as a mover and shaker in the music business. Along with the Beatles, KC is the only artist to have four number one singles in the span of a year: Boogie Shoes, Get Down Tonight, That's the Way I Like It, and Rock Your Baby.
    • Doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm, Tickets: $33, MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa, 55 Highway 50, Stateline, NV.
• August 9
  • Karl Denson
    • Denson - master of the saxophone will be taking his Tiny Universe to South Lake Tahoe for the 1st annual Booty Shake in South Lake a special late-night, post-Phish high-energy show!
    • Tickets: $30. Doors open at 10pm - MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa
• August 9-10
  • Phish
    • Phish makes their Tahoe debut this summer.
    • Doors open at 5pm, show starts at 6:30pm at Harvey's outdoor amphitheater. 15 Highway 50, Stateline, NV - Call: (510)548-3010 for more information.
• August 11-14
  • 2nd Annual Thin Air Distance Festival
    • The Thin Air Distance Festival is a four day staged running race, with it's location in majestic and beautiful South Lake Tahoe. This is a Small, Old School Event....in an intimate setting. Make new friends over the 4 days at the race and at the Awards/Happy hour in the evenings.
    • For your racing convenience and in the spirit of the Festival we are starting and finishing 3 of the 4 races at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa. Thursday's race is at our exciting new Race Venue at the Tahoe Keys, loaded with beach front views!
    • Tickets: $25-$130. Purchase here. For more information Call John M. DuCray at (916)369-8788 or Email.
• August 13
  • Big Four - Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
    • Besides a night of great hits and dance, fans can expect a night of fun and laughter from the four good friends with their good banter in this not to be missed concert at Lake Tahoe.
    • Tickets: $58-$168 plus taxes and fees. Buy tickets online.
    • Harveys Outdoor Stage, Harveys Resort and Casino, Stateline, NV - Call Toll-Free: (800) HARVEYS or (775)588-2411 for more information.
  • Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim
    • A celebration of the natural environment of the Tahoe region featuring the beautiful, clear and clean water of Lake Tahoe and the white sand beaches of California's Sugar Pine State Park. There is a 1/2 mile, 1-mile, and 2-mile course set up just off the beach of the scenic Ehrman Mansion where spectators can see the action first hand from the expansive pier. Bring your friends and family as the course is easily viewed from the pier.
    • $25-$65 participant fee and $8 parking fee, 6am-10:30am, Sugar Pine State Park, Register Here.
  • Great Gatsby Gala
    • Join us for dinner, Hip to the Jive Dancing, Charleston Dance Lessons, Big Prizes! A Swell Night of Roaring 20’s Entertainment, Dress 1920’s at the MontBleu Casino.
    • Event: 6:30pm-10pm. Tickets: $20-$60 Tickets available at TYFS offices and Tahoe Youth and Family Services or by Email.
• August 13-14
  • 10th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest
    • The Village at Squaw Valley USA will pair up cold brews with hot music when some of the most recognized jazz and funk favorites of this era perform at the 10th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest. This free concert is open to all ages and visitors can listen to continuous live music from 2-8pm on two stages. All while sampling the offerings of more than 20 breweries, including some hard to find micro and macro brews. Festival goers are encouraged to bring their BJF glassware from years past as this year's brews will be poured into corn compostable cups. The event will benefit the Truckee Tahoe Humane Society and last year raised more than $20,000 for the organization.
    • Admission: $5, Beers are available for $4.
    • The Village At Squaw Valley USA, 1750 Village East RD, Olympic Valley, CA- Call: (866)818-6963 or (530)584-1000 for information.
  • 3rd Annual Historic Downtown Truckee Arts and Crafts Festival
    • The Truckee Downtown Merchant Association hosts this 3rd Annual Historic Downtown Truckee Arts and Crafts Festival. Taking place in downtown Truckee's walk able historic mountain setting, on the closed street of Bridge Street between Donner Pass Road and Church street, the unique event locale offers much to attract visitors from the beauty of nearby Lake Tahoe to Historic downtown Truckee's charming boutique shops and eateries.
    • 10:00am - 5:00pm, Bridge Street between Donner Pass Road and Church Street, Truckee, CA
    • Pacific Fine Art Festivals Call: (209)267-4394 or Email for more information.
• August 14
  • Lake Tahoe Triathlon
    • We're excited to bring this event to you featuring the beautiful clear and clean water of Lake Tahoe. Choose from an Olympic or Sprint distance race. Sprint Triathlon: 500 meter swim, 10 mile bike, 2 mile run and Int’l Triathlon: 1.5K swim (0.9 miles), 40K bike (24.8 miles), 6.5 mile run.
    • 7am, $65-210, Register Here.
• August 19
  • Miranda Lambert - Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
    • Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe are pleased to present Miranda Lambert at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys.
    • Tickets: $39.50 plus tax and fee. Buy tickets online or at Ticketmaster.
    • Harveys Outdoor Stage, Harveys Resort & Casino, Stateline, NV- Call Toll-free: (800)HARVEYS or (775)588-2411 for information.
• August 19-20
  • Northstar Mountain Run
    • Join us for this classic 10.2K run starting at the Village At Northstar and finishing at the top of Mt. Pluto. The course ascends single track and double track, offering scenic views of Lake Tahoe, wildflowers and the Sierra. While Taking in the views, racers will be challenged with gradual climbs until they reach the top of Mt. Pluto. The run starts at 6,330' and ends at 8610'.
    • $25-$55, Registration is Friday at 4pm and check-in begins at 7am on Saturday at the Village At Northstar. Register Here.
• August 19-21
  • 3rd Annual Boatworks Mall Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
    • 10am-5pm, 760 N. Lake Boulevard (Hwy 28), Tahoe City, NV
    • Pacific Fine Art Festivals Call: (209)267-4394 or Email for more information.
  • The Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo
    • Since it isn’t a perfect world, all those beautiful wild horses and cute burros don't get to run free. Come see competitions, clinics and the latest tips on gentling and training these great animals.
    • Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center - 1350 North Wells Avenue, Reno, NV Call: (775)688-5750 for more information.
• August 20
  • Amateur Chili Cook-Off
    • This is a open entry Chili Cook-off. Prize money and trophies awarded, the community judges.
    • Begins at 9am at the Overland Hotel, 125 E. Center Street, Fallon, NV - Call: (775)423-2719 for more information.
• August 25
  • Tribes, Timbers and Tourists
    • Tahoe Maritime Museum Lecture Series presents - Tribes, Timbers and Tourists - A Journey into Lake Tahoe History with Dave Antonucci. Refreshments until 5:30 and presentation and Q & A follows.
    • Starts: 5-7pm on Thursday.
    • Tahoe Maritime Museum - 5205 West Lake BLVD, Homewood, CA- Call: (530)525-9253 for information.
• August 26
  • Live Music by Kate Gaffney
    • Join us on the West Shore Cafe Patio for live music by Kate Gaffney from 7pm - 10pm.
    • Homewood  Ski Resort, 5145 West Lake Blvd. Homewood CA
  • XTERRA Clinic hosted by Jamie Whitmore
    • Jamie Whitmore is no stranger to a tough challenge. You don't become 2007 XTERRA Triathlon USA Champion, 2004 XTERRA Triathlon World Champion & 2003/04 XTERRA Triathlon European champion without a good fight. Jamie was stricken with cancer in 2007, had two softball-sized tumors removed from her lower back, then became pregnant & gave birth to beautiful twin boys, Christian and Ryder!
    •  6pm at the XTERRA Lake Tahoe venue location.
    • For more information email Angel Garbarino
• August 26-27
  • Off-Road Triathlon
    • Racers start with a swim in famous Lake Tahoe, then the bike section test racers’ climbing and fitness levels. Both the Short and Long course complete the 22 mile bike ride with approximately 4000 feet of climbing. After the biking section racers transition onto a trail running course that is relatively flat, fast and scenic with tall pines, aspens, and creek crossings.
    • Full Course: 2X 750 meter swim laps with a 50 meter beach run, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run. Short Course: 750 meter swim lap, 22 mile bike, 3 mile run. Registration begins at 5pm on Friday. Check in is Saturday at 6am and race begins at 8am, at the Village Green in Incline Village - 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV $90-$200. Register Here.
  • Big Blue 5 & 10K Trail Run
    • The Big Blue 5k and 10k trail run happens on the same day as XTERRA Lake Tahoe. The venue is located at the Village Green in Incline Village, NV. The course is a 5k loop through a beautiful trail system featuring tall pines and creek crossings.
    • Registration begins at pm on Friday. Check in is Saturday at 8am and race begins at 9am, at the Village Green in Incline Village - 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV $25-$55. Register Here.
• August 27
  • 22nd Annual Lake In The Sky Air Show
    • Be here at America's High Altitude Air Show for all the action! You’ll see many of the country’s top aerobatic performers including living legends like Bill Cornick and Jon Melby. Plus you'll see the amazing Spencer Suderman defying gravity in his famous Pitts.
    • 8am-3:30pm, Cost: $5 (under 12 free), Parking $15 (includes admission)- free bus transportation is provided.
    • Lake Tahoe Airport - 1901 Airport Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA - Call: (530)541-0480 for information.
• August 27-28
  • Peaks and Paws presented by Donner Truckee Veterinary Hospital
    • Spend a weekend of fun with your Pet. Enjoy Art, Wine & Beer Tasting, Vendors, Outdoor Activities, Bark-BQ and continuous live bluegrass. Socialize with friends and animals at The Village at Squaw Valley. Enjoy beer from Lagunitas Brewery from 2 to 8pm both day, $4 per beer. 12 Wineries will also be on site for Wine Tasting both days from 5 to 8 PM.
    • $25 ticket per day includes a commemorative glass. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Sponsored by Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge and Tahoe TV.
    • 2:00pm-8:00pm
  • Big Blue Adventure Off-Road Triathlon
    • Previously the location of the XTERRA USA Championship race, this is one of the all time classic XTERRA courses. Racers start with a swim in famous Lake Tahoe, one of the purest and deepest lakes in North America. The bike section test racers’ climbing and fitness levels. The bike starts up tunnel creek, a somewhat sandy gradual climb. Racers pop out from tunnel creek onto the area’s famous Flume Trail, which skirts the mountain side overlooking Lake Tahoe. Riders continue on past Marlette Lake and down a rocky and fast Tahoe Rim Trail. The views are breathtaking! Both the Short and Long course complete the 22 mile bike with approximately 4000 feet of climbing. After the biking section racers transition onto a trail running course that is relatively flat, fast and scenic with tall pines, aspens, and creek crossings.
    • Starts: 8am on Saturday. Call: (530)546-1019 for information.
• August 28
  • 2011 Tahoe Family Festival by KidZone Museum
    • MUSIC, FUN, FOOD! A music festival with something for all members of the family!
    • Noon-6pm, Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater, Truckee, CA
• August 30
  • Trail Building - Daggett Summit
    • The Tahoe Rim Trail Association needs your help to build the trail that will put the Tahoe Rim Trail back into the forest. No experience necessary, sign up today!
    • Starts: 9am-4pm.
    • Kingsbury South Trailhead, Stagecouch Lot - Call: (775)298-0012 or E-mail for more information.
  • Bluesdays!
    • Grand Finale featuring Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings. The free blues concerts at The Village at Squaw Valley, every Tuesday throughout July and August, will feature regional and national acts on the Events Plaza stage. In between listening to the music, visitors can enjoy great grab and go “blue plate” specials from the Village Restaurants, cocktails from the “blues bar” and also explore the Village’s unique shops & art gallery.
    • Starts: 6-8:30pm on Tuesday.
    • The Village At Squaw Valley USA, 1750 Village East RD, Olympic Valley, CA- Call: (866)818-6963 or (530)584-1000 for information.

2011 Season Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival July 23 through August 8

'Music should strike fire from the heart of a man and bring tears from the eyes of a woman' -Ludwig Van Beethoven

Tickets, Venues, Performers and Information or call: (530) 581-1184
All regular concerts: gates open at 5pm, concerts begin at 7pm.
Concessions will be available for purchase and picnics are encouraged

39th Annual Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor July 15 - August 21 Twelfth Night This summer the Festival returns to traditional Shakespeare with one of the Bard's greatest comedies, Twelfth Night, directed by Producing Artistic Director, Charlie Fee. "We promised our faithful audience a return to ‘real' Shakespeare last year - and we're delivering on that promise" says Fee of this season's production. Fee states "I am thrilled to be directing this wildly funny, deeply moving play. Expect a lavish production with gorgeous costumes and extraordinary sets and beautiful music...performed with wit and clarity by one of the best professional acting companies in the West!" After a shipwreck on an unknown shore, and the loss of her twin brother Sebastian, young Viola must pose as a man to survive in Shakespeare's luminous comedy of mistaken identity and passionate romance. Filled with music, swordplay, dancing and revelry, Twelfth Night is sure to enchant the entire family! Tickets: (800)74-SHOWS, General: (775)832-1616 Tickets - Map

Children's Programs

Kitchen Kids (Ages 6-12) - Wednesdays 1:00pm ($7.50 fee)
Cook up a storm in the Pope Estate kitchen and experience the way "it used to be" in the kitchen.

Garden Party (Ages 5-11) - Fridays 1:00pm ($7.50 fee)
Learn about the lifestyles of the 1920s while crafting a hat and enjoying lemonade and cookies.

All Ages

Pope House Tours - Daily 11:00am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm ($5.00 adults, children under 6 FREE)

Visitor Center

Ecology Creek Walk - Sundays at 10:00am (Stream conditions permitting)
Naturalist's Choice Walk - Monday and Friday at 10:00am (different topics, call to check)
Patio Talk - Daily at 2:00pm
Rainbow Trail Walk with Naturalist - Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2:00pm
Lake Walk - Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2:00pm
Storytelling for Kids - Tuesday at 10:00am
Evening Ranger Program - Wednesday and Saturday at 8:30pm in the Amphitheater
Kids in the Creek - Thursday at 10:00am (child must be accompanied by an adult)

2011 Lake Tahoe Area Farmers' Markets

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