The signs of fall are here. The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is done, food truck rallies are wrapping up the summer season and overnight temperatures around Lake Tahoe soon will start with the number 3.

But some of the region's favorite late-summer events are here — including the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off, which begins on Wednesday; Numaga Days from Friday through Sunday; and of course Burning Man, which runs through this week and wraps up Monday. There's also high school football, shows by Tiffany Haddish, Modest Mouse and Dave Matthews, and even more events to wrap up the unofficial end of summer.

Here's a look at what's on the agenda through Labor Day in northwestern Nevada.

Reno-Tahoe events, Aug. 25-Sept. 1

Burning Man, Aug. 24-Sept. 1: The global art and counterculture phenomenon is taking place this week in the Black Rock Desert, with the burning of The Man set for Saturday night. Tickets are still available starting at $550 per person. For details, visit here.burningman.org.

'The Taming,' Aug. 25: Restless Artists Theatre Company performs this absurd take on politics, beauty queens and an effort to rewrite the Constitution. The performance takes place at 295 20th St. in Sparks. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $10 for students and $18 for seniors and military. For details, visit rattheatre.com.

Budos Band, Aug. 25: This is an exciting one for me, as this great band from New York City finally makes a Reno stop. The Budos Band plays instrumental music ranging from funk/soul and Afrobeat to heavy psychedelic rock. They’ll play with excellent and unlikely local openers Elephant Rifle at 8 p.m. at The Alpine, 342 E. Fourth St. Tickets are $35 to $45. Details at freshbakin.com.

Reno Aces vs. Sacramento River Cats, Aug. 26-31: It's the final visit of the year by the top affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Highlights this week include Wolf Pack Night with postgame fireworks on Friday, a tribute to the sitcom "Friends" with a mug giveaway on Saturday and $1.50 hot dogs on Sunday. Games take place at Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave. For details and tickets, call 775-334-7000 or visit renoaces.com.

Curse Mackey, Aug. 26: A Texas musician known for solo industrial/darkwave music, and his time with bands such as Pigface and My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, Mackey makes a Reno stop on his tour with this show at 7 p.m. at Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. There is a $12 door charge. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org.

Dave Matthews Band, Aug. 26: Despite not being as big a name as they were in the ’90s and ’00s, Matthews and his band can still pack them in to the “sheds” in the summer months that they tour. This includes a comeback show to Tahoe for this one: 7:30 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Amphitheater, Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino, 18 Highway 50. Tickets are $150 to $220. For details, call 800-342-7724 or visit caesars.com/harrahs-tahoe.

Dave Matthews

Magique, Aug. 26: A long-running show that blends magic, comedy and dance. This week's performance is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Celebrity Showroom, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $60-$140. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit cnty.com/nugget.

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off, Aug. 27-Sept. 1: Every year, the Nugget hosts this festival that features food, drink and national live acts. This year, the music roster includes Ying Yang Twins on Aug. 27, Tim Montana on Aug. 28, Sister Hazel on Aug. 29 and Collin Raye on Aug. 31. The event begins at 11 a.m. each day at Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetribcookoff.com.

Feed the Camel, Aug. 27: Only two events left this summer! Food trucks are gathering at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center in the Reno Riverwalk District. The event runs from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at 925 Riverside Drive. For details, visit facebook.com/feedthecamel.

Spaceface, Aug. 28: This Los Angeles band plays indie-rock with a psychedelic rock twist. They play at 7 p.m. at Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. Tickets are $15-$18. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org.

Modest Mouse, Aug. 28: Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, this alternative rock band is still playing shows behind its latest album, 2021’s “The Golden Casket.” Its best-known songs include “Float On,” “Dashboard,” “We Are Between” and “Heart Cooks Brain.” They’ll play at 8 p.m. at the Grand Theater, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. Second St. Tickets are $65-$75. For details, call 775-789-1115 or visit grandsierraresort.com.

High school football, Aug. 29-30: Football season continues this weekend with Bishop Manogue, Damonte Ranch, Hug, Fallon, Fernley, North Valleys, Reno, Spanish Springs and Truckee all hosting home games under the Friday night lights; Coral Academy, North Tahoe and Silver Stage all play Saturday afternoon. For matchups and game times, visit niaa.com.

Numaga Days Indian Powwow and Handgames, Aug. 30-Sept. 1: Nevada's largest powwow is back for its 37th year, with singers, drummers, handgames and more. This free family-friendly event begins Friday night with Grand Entry set for 7 p.m.; Saturday's events lineup begins at 1 p.m. and Sunday's festivities start at noon. Seating is limited; bring your own chairs. It's all happening at County Highway 200 in Hungry Valley, just a few miles north of Spanish Springs. For details, visit rsic.org.

Food Truck Friday, Aug. 29: It's the summer finale for Food Truck Friday, which starts at 4 p.m. and runs through 9 p.m. at Idlewild Park, 1800 Idlewild Drive in Reno. For details, visit facebook.com/RenoStreetFood.

Off the Rails, Aug. 29: It's a 1970s vibe this month with Portland-based rock band Family Worship Center and local 11-piece rock band Subtle Lovers; they're co-headlining the “Off the Rails” series from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Locomotion Plaza, 301 N. Virginia St. Details at downtownreno.org.

Kennyon Brown and DJ Noiz, Aug. 29: A pair of island-style soul artists will perform at 6 p.m. at Club Underground, 555 E. Fourth St. Tickets are $35-$45. Details at facebook.com/clubundergroundreno.

Josh Ross, Aug. 29: This Canadian country singer will headline a benefit for area wilderness firefighters. It takes place at 7:30 p.m. at TJ’s Corral, Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Highway 395 North, Minden. Tickets are $25-$100. For details, call 775-782-9711 or visit carsonvalleyinn.com.

Tiffany Haddish, Aug. 29: A comedian that has also earned a name for herself as a TV and movie actress, Haddish will perform at 8 p.m. at Grande Exposition Hall, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St. Tickets are $60-$100. For details, call 775-325-7401 or visit caesars.com/silver-legacy-reno/shows.

Tiffany Haddish

Angry Samoans, Aug. 29: Original singer/guitarist Metal Mike Saunders and drummer Bill Vockeroth are still leading this legendary punk band through tours. They will play at 8 p.m. at The Alpine, 324 E. Fourth St. Tickets are $25-$35. Details at thealpine-reno.com.

'The Jobsite,' Aug. 29: Reno Improv performers will take on workplace tropes inspired by "The Office," "Parks and Recreation," "Community" and other comedies. It starts at 8 p.m. at 695 Willow St. Tickets are $10. For details, visit renoimprov.org.

Swollen Members, Aug. 30: This Canadian hip-hop group performs at 9 p.m. at The Alpine, 324 E. Fourth St. Tickets are $25-$30. Details at lateniteproductions.com.

Thievery Corporation, Sept. 1: Musicians and producers Eric Hilton and Rob Garza lead this DC band that’s classified as electronica, but goes beyond that to include dub, modern classical, Latin and Middle Eastern music and hip-hop. Touring with a full live band, they perform at 8 p.m. at the Grand Theater, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. Second St. Tickets are $55-$95. For details, call 775-789-1115 or visit grandsierraresort.com.

Sunfish and Black Pontiac, Sept. 1: Two interesting indie bands make a tour stop in Reno. Sunfish is a Utah band that plays it loud and often with psychedelic touches. Black Pontiac, from British Columbia, throws more garage-rock fervor into their sound. They both play at 7 p.m. at Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. Tickets are $15-$18. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org.

Reno-Tahoe weather, Aug. 25-Sept. 1

Monday: Showers likely, with a slight chance of thunderstorms; highs in the mid-80s to low 90s in the valleys and in the low 70s to low 80s at higher elevations. Continued chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight, with lows in the upper 50s to upper 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers throughout the day; highs in the mid- to upper 80s in the valleys and in the 70s at higher elevations. Mostly to partly cloudy overnight with a chance of showers; lows in the upper 50s to upper 60s in the valleys and in the mid-40s to mid-50s at higher elevations.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms; highs in the mid-80s in the valleys and in the 70s at higher elevations. A continuing chance of precipitation overnight, with lows in the mid-50s to mid-60s in the valleys and in the low 40s to low 50s at higher elevations.

Thursday: Partly cloudy with a diminishing chance of showers throughout the day; highs in the low to mid-80s in the valleys and in the 70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear skies overnight, with lows in the 50s in the valleys and in the upper 30s to upper 40s at higher elevations.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the 80s in the valleys and in the 70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the 50s in the valleys and in the upper 30s to upper 40s at higher elevations.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the low 80s to low 90s in the valleys and in the low 70s to low 80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the 50s in the valleys and in the 40s at higher elevations.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the 80s in the valleys and in the low 70s to low 80s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the 50s in the valleys and in the upper 30s to upper 40s at higher elevations.

Monday, Labor Day: Partly cloudy, with highs in the 80s in the valleys and in the 70s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy overnight, with lows in the upper 40s to upper 50s in the valleys and in the mid-30s to mid-40s at higher elevations.

Northern Nevada roads, Aug. 25-Sept. 1

Road closures in downtown Sparks for the 2025 Best in the West Rib Cook Off.

Victorian Square, Sparks: Road closures for the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cookoff include Victorian Avenue between Pyramid Way and the west side of Victorian Plaza Circle, Avenue of the Oaks within Victorian Plaza Circle, and Victorian Plaza Circle from Avenue of the Oaks to Nugget Avenue, and the alley between 10th Street and the Sparks Heritage Museum. Expect closures to be in place through Thursday, Sept. 6.

Veterans Parkway-Geiger Grade roundabout, Reno: Construction to improve the roundabout at Veterans Parkway and Geiger Grade will continue through December. Expect lane closures and delays.

California Avenue and River Run Parkway, Reno: California Avenue remains closed between Idlewild Drive and Hunter Lake Drive as RTC Washoe rehabilitates the roadway. Work will continue through the summer.

Mill Street, Reno: Work on Mill Street continues, with both night shifts only through Friday to accommodate daytime Burning Man traffic. Matley Lane has been reopened, but the new configuration means vehicles traveling westbound on Mill Street will not be able to access Matley.

Arlington Avenue, Reno: The bridges over the Truckee River on Arlington Avenue have been demolished, and traffic is being re-routed to nearby bridges. Replacement bridges will be completed in summer 2026.

Arrowcreek Parkway, Reno: Pavement rehabilitation continues on Arrowcreek between Wedge Parkway and Thomas Creek Road. Work will continue through November.

Sparks Boulevard, Sparks: Work continues on the Sparks Boulevard Capacity Improvement Project, which will expand the route from four lanes to six on the roughly two-mile stretch between I-80 and Baring Boulevard. Work also will include improvements to bike lanes, sidewalks, sound walls and ADA infrastructure. Expect possible delays.

Brett McGinness is the engagement editor for the Reno Gazette Journal. He's also the writer of The Reno Memo — a free newsletter about news in the Biggest Little City. Subscribe to the newsletter right here. Consider supporting the Reno Gazette Journal, too.

Mark Earnest contributed to this report.

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