Your Tahoe Weekend: Sunset kayak tour, fishing derby, National Trails Day and more
June 3, 2016
The annual Truckee Running Festival â which includes a 5K, 10K, half marathon and kids runs â will take place Saturday at Riverview Sports P...
Los Angeles-based reggae group the Expanders will perform a free show Saturday inside the Crystal Bay Casino Red Room.
The Midtown Men, stars from the original cast of Broadwayâs "Jersey Boys," will perform hits from the '60s at Harrah's Lake Tahoe on Saturday.
TAHOE-TRUCKEE, Calif. — Below are the Sierra Sun's picks for the Top 10 events to check out this weekend at Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
Have an event you want considered for a future Your Tahoe Weekend calendar? Email reporter Kaleb M. Roedel at kroedel@sierrasun.com.
YOUR TAHOE WEEKEND: TOP TEN events you CAN'T miss
Below are the Sierra Sun's picks for the Top 10 events to check out this weekend at Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
Have an event you want considered for a future Your Tahoe Weekend calendar? Email reporter Kaleb M. Roedel at kroedel@sierrasun.com.
1. Sunset Friday Kayak Tour
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Sink into an evening of paddling and watching the night sky with the Sunset Friday Kayak Tour at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area. The tour covers 1-2 miles (two-plus hours) and includes a kayak, paddle, life jacket, knowledgeable guide, instruction, natural and human history discussions, permit fees, hot drinks and snacks.
When: Sunset Friday, June 3
Where: Tahoe Vista Recreation Area
Cost: $65 per person
Online: tahoeadventurecompany.com
2. The Expanders at the CBC
The Expanders, Los Angeles-based reggae artists championing the lineage of classic roots reggae traditions, will bring their three-part vocal harmonies steeped in classic '70s and '80s reggae to the North Shore for a free show Saturday.
When: 10 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Where: Crystal Bay Casino Red Room
Cost: Free
Online: crystalbaycasino.com
3. Truckee Running Festival
On Saturday, head to Riverview Sports Park for a morning of trailing running and fun at the Truckee Running Festival. Try a 5K or 10K along the Legacy Trail or a half marathon featuring beautiful scenic trails of Waddle Ranch. Short races are also held for the kids.
When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 4
Where: Riverview Sports Park, Truckee
Cost: Prices vary
Online: tahoetrailrunning.com
4. The Great Skate at Northstar
Sierra Expeditionary Learning School will celebrate its third annual Great Skate event at Northstar California on Friday. The Great Skate is a unique opportunity for families to come together and celebrate the end of a school year. The evening includes roller-skating, DJ music, raffle prizes and a silent auction.
When: 4-9 p.m. Friday, June 3
Where: Northstar Skating Rink
Cost: Free to attend
Online: truckeecharterschool.org
5. Yamn at Moe's Original BBQ
Yamn, a Denver-based rock group, will bring its blend of electronica beats and head-banging rock riffs to Moe's Original BBQ in Tahoe City on Saturday.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Where: Moe's Original BBQ, Tahoe City
Cost: $10
Online: moesoriginalbbq.com
6. Mike Kise Memorial Charity Fishing Derby
The 23rd annual Mike Kise Memorial Charity Fishing Derby will be held Sunday at Jake's On The Lake in Tahoe City. The fundraising event awards anglers who haul in the largest rainbow trout ($250), brown trout ($500) and Mackinaw ($1,000). Entry includes buffet brunch, derby T-shirt and raffle.
When: 5:30 a.m. Sunday, June 5
Where: Jake's On The Lake, Tahoe City
Cost: $60 entry donation
Online: jakestahoe.com
7. National Trails Day
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association will celebrate National Trails Day with an event at Spooner Lake. It will include access to nearby trails, educational talks, sponsor and partner booths, free gear demos, Leave No Trace activities, sustainable giveaways and pictures with trail mascot "McLeod the Marmot."
When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 4
Where: Spooner Backcountry State Park, East Shore
Cost: Free
More info: tahoerimtrail.org
8. The Midtown Men at Harrah's
The Midtown Men, stars from the original cast of Broadway's "Jersey Boys," will take their signature sound and chemistry — bringing their favorite hits from the '60s to life — to the South Shore on Saturday.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Where: Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Stateline
Cost: $59.63
Online: ticketmaster.com
9. Scott Record at the Improv
Comedian Scott Record — who's opened for everyone from Frank Sinatra to Bob Hope to Celine Deion — will perform an hour-long set at the Improv at Harvey's this weekend.
When: 9 p.m. Friday (June 3), Sunday (June 5); 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4.
Where: The Improv at Harvey's, Lake Tahoe
Cost: $25 Friday, Sunday; $30 Saturday
Online: ceasears.com/harveys-tahoe
10. Reggie Hall at South Tahoe
One-man-band Reggie Hall will perform hits from such artists as Santana, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, and more on Friday and Saturday on the party deck at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel.
When: 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 3-4
Where: Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
Cost: Free
Online: tahoeresorthotel.com
