1. Wanderlust Lake Tahoe

Wanderlust Squaw Valley is a four-day celebration of mindful living, featuring a remarkable group of yoga and meditation instructors, musical performers, speakers, artists and chefs for a transformational retreat. Michael Franti and Thievery Corporation headline the music.

Where: The Village at Squaw Valley

When: Continues Friday-Sunday, July 17-19

Cost: Tickets vary

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Online: squaw.wanderlustyoga.com

2. Music on the Beach

The annual summer outdoor concert series continues Friday with a performance from Buddy Emmer Blues Band, a favorite for the past 15 years on the West Coast and Northern Nevada circuit.

Where: Kings Beach State Recreation Area

When: 6 p.m. Friday, July 17

Cost: Free

Online: northtahoebusiness.org

3. Movie Mondays in Tahoe Vista

Movie Mondays in the Park is sponsored by the North Tahoe Public Utility District, offering showings of family friendly films, as well as contests and weekly giveaways at each movie. This week’s film is “Earth to Echo.”

Where: Tahoe Vista Recreation Area

When: 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 20

Cost: Free ($5 parking fee for non NTPUD residents)

Online: ntpud.org

4. Music in the Park

Enjoy outdoor music against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra at the “Salty” Gebhart Amphitheater. This week’s featured band is Drop Theory, a Tahoe-based band featuring infectious, high-energy party music.

Where: Truckee River Regional Park, Truckee

When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22

Cost: Free

Online: tdrpd.com

5. Free music in Crystal Bay

The casino’s Red Room offers a more intimate setting than the acoustically ambitious Crown Room — and what’s Red this Friday is a dizzying DJ set from DJ Paul, Motorhome and Roblem.

Where: Crystal Bay Casino Red Room

When: 11 p.m. Friday, July 17

Cost: Free

Online: crystalbaycasino.com

6. Summer Brewmaster Dinner Series

Craft brew connoisseurs and foodies can enjoy the first in a three-part Brewmaster Dinner series al fresco on the deck of the Martis Valley Grille. Each dinner will feature a different brewery and a customized menu comprised of California’s finest meats and produce. Lagunitas Brewing Co. is up first.

Where: Northstar California

When: 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18

Cost: $65 advance; $75 day of

Online: northstarcalifornia.com

7. Farm to table dinner

Enjoy an intimate, three-course family style dinner held in the Alpine-ringed Garden at Olympic Village Lodge. Diners will enjoy a sustainable, regionally sourced dinner prepared by MTN ROOTS Food Truck, paired with exceptional wine, such as Skuna Bay Salmon with Herbed Pisou and Roasted Summer Squash paired with Joel Gott wines.

Where: Squaw Valley

When: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 17

Cost: $49 adults; $29 children

Online: squawalpine.com

8. Toccata 10th anniversary

The Toccata-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra continue its 21-concert Summer MusicFest with a 10th Anniversary show, featuring Mozart’s “Variations on Twinkle Little Star for Flute and Soprano,” among other classical works.

Where: Cornerstone Church, Incline Village

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, July 19

Cost: $30 adults, $25 seniors

Online: toccatatahoe.com

9. Thick Newton at BofA

Are you ready to get Thick, Truckee? Look no further than the iconic Bar of America in downtown for the funky and fun-filled jams of the Tahoe-based supergroup, Thick Newton.

Where: Bar of America, Truckee

When: 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 17-18

Cost: Free

Online: barofamerica.com

10. Monday Night Showcase

The first showcase of the 2015 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival features a performance from the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. The Monday events feature an array of live music and entertainment from a variety of genres.

Where: Sand Harbor State Park

When: Monday, July 20

Cost: $50

Online: laketahoeshakespeare.com