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    Blue Angels, Oktoberfest, Off Beat Music Festival this week in Northern Nevada

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    The Reno Air Races are no more – the competition will fly over Roswell, New Mexico next September – but the air sensations are back at Reno Stead Airport this weekend. And that’s just part of a rather packed weekend: In Sparks, the Nugget is hosting its first-ever Oktoberfest, and Reno has an electronica-heavy lineup for the annual Off Beat Music Festival.

    Weather-wise, Reno-Sparks could see the last 90-degree days of the year this week, and there’s a good chance we won’t see high temperatures in the 80s after this weekend either. Here’s how to get outside and enjoy one of the last weeks before the jacket weather sets in.

    Northern Nevada Events, September 30-October. 6

    Dragon Lights Reno, now through November 30: The festival of light, art and nature has returned to the Wilbur D. May Arboretum in Reno’s Rancho San Rafael Park. For more information and tickets, visit dragonlightsreno.org.

    Benise, October 3: This guitarist and recording artist returns to the Pioneer Center for his latest show, “Fiesta,” featuring Latin music, classical favorites and classic rock anthems in what became a hit on PBS. It will take place at 7:30 PM at the Pioneer Center, 100 S. Virginia St., Reno. Tickets cost $40 – $100. More details at pioneercenter.com.

    Reno Air Show, October 4-6: The Reno Air Racing Association commemorates six decades of National Championship Air Races with a (non-racing) air show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Canadian Royal Air Force Snowbirds flight demonstration teams. It is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Reno Stead Airport, 4895 Texas Avenue in Reno. For more information and tickets, visit renoairshow.org.

    More: Reno Air Show: Where and when to see Blue Angels, Canadian Snowbirds this weekend

    High School Football, October 4-5: Carson, Damonte Ranch, Fernley, Hug, Incline, McQueen, Reed, Reno, South Tahoe and Truckee all play home games under the Friday night lights at 7 p.m., and Virginia City hosts a home game on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. game times, visit niaa.com.

    Dark Corner Haunted House, October 4-5: This year’s Dark Corner immersive haunted house is located at the National Bowling Stadium, 300 N. Center St. in Reno. For more information and tickets, visit darkcornerhaunt.com.

    Off Beat Music Festival, October 4-6: The latest line-up of this annual music festival features more electronica/dance music than in the past. The headliners include Tommy Guerrero, Maddy O’Neal, Ghost Funk Orchestra and Emily Nenni. Shows take place on all three days at various locations along Fourth Street. Tickets range from $50 per day to $80-$150 for multi-day passes. For more information, visit offbeatreno.com.

    Oktoberfest at the Nugget, October 4-6: This Sparks casino is hosting its first German-themed party. The headliner on Saturday evening will be the modern swing band Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. Spazmatics, Oompah Kings and First Take OomPah are also available for entertainment. It all starts at 4pm Friday and noon Saturday and Sunday at the Nugget Event Center, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. For more information, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com.

    King Iso, October 4: Midwestern rap is some of the most intriguing rap in the country, and this Nebraska rapper is a big part of that loose but distinctive scene. King Iso is part of Tech N9ne’s Strange Music label (also based in the Midwest) and last released an album, “iLLdren”, in 2023. The show takes place at 8pm at Cypress, 761 S. Virginia St ., Reno. Tickets are $20-$25. Details at cypressreno.com.

    Nora En Pure, October 4: Over the past decade, this DJ/producer from Switzerland has been a leading example in the deep house genre, while also incorporating elements of classic house and tech music into her sound. She will perform at Glow Plaza, J Resort, 670 W. 4th St., Reno, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $40-$80. For more information, call 775-348-2200 or visit jresortreno.com.

    Riot Ten, October 5: El Paso, Texas, is home to this DJ/artist who mixes dubstep with trap music for a danceable yet aggressive sound. He plays at Cargo, Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., Reno, at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $20-$30. For more information, call 775-398-5400 or visit cargoreno.com.

    Magique, October 5-6: The Theater plays host to a dazzling performance of illusions and special effects by Reno duo Kevin & Caruso. The magic starts Saturday evening at 8:00 PM and Sunday afternoon at 4:00 PM at 505 Keystone Avenue. Tickets start at $50. For more information, visit wethetheater.com.

    Northern Nevada Weather, September 30 – October. 6

    Monday: Sunny, with highs around 90 degrees in the valleys and in the low 70s to low 80s at higher elevations. Clear at night, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and mid 30s to mid 40s at higher elevations.

    Tuesday: Sunny, with highs in the low 90s in the valleys and in the low 70s to low 80s at higher elevations. Clear at night, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and mid 30s to mid 40s at higher elevations.

    Wednesday: Sunny, with highs in the upper 80s in the valleys and in the low 70s to low 80s at higher elevations. Clear at night, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and mid 30s to mid 40s at higher elevations.

    Thursday: Sunny and cooler, with highs in the low 80s in the valleys and in the upper 60s to upper 70s at higher elevations. Clear at night, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys.

    Friday: Sunny, with highs in the low 80s in the valleys and upper 60s to upper 70s at higher elevations. Clear at night, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and mid 30s to mid 40s at higher elevations.

    Saturday: Sunny and cooler, with highs around 80 degrees in the valleys and mid 60s to mid 70s at higher elevations. Clear at night, with lows in the low 50s in the valleys and in the low 30s to low 40s at higher elevations.

    Sunday: Sunny, with highs in the upper 70s in the valleys and mid 60s to mid 70s at higher elevations. Clear at night, with lows in the upper 40s in the valleys and in the 30s at higher elevations.

    Road construction in Northern Nevada, September 30-October. 6

    I-80, west Reno: Lane shortenings and overnight ramp closures will begin Monday to kick off a multi-year project to repave and improve the stretch of highway between West McCarran and Keystone. Expect lane shifts and speed reductions.

    Lakeside Drive, Holcomb Ranch Lane and West Huffaker Lane, Reno: Lane and road closures will continue through late fall as the Nevada Department of Transportation works to resurface 3 1/2 miles of State Route 671. Expect closures of up to 30 minutes.

    Steamboat Parkway, south Reno: Crews will expand the stretch of Steamboat Parkway from four to six lanes between Marketplace Drive and Veterans Parkway through November.

    US 395, North Valleys: Northbound traffic will be reduced to two lanes on the 395 until mid-2025 due to NDOT’s work to widen the 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road. The ramp at Panther Valley, north of Reno, will be closed until the end of 2024. Please be aware of periodic driveway closures at night.

    Mark Earnest contributed to this report.

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