Entertainment this week: KT Tunstall, Earth Day Celebration and more

Friday, April 24

Writers in the Woods: Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick 6-9 p.m. | Incline Village. UNR at Lake Tahoe About this event Two-term California State Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick, will give a reading and discussion of his work at UNR-Lake Tahoe on April 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm in Prim Library, Incline Village Nevada. He is the author of four poetry collections In Praise of Late Wonder: New and Selected Poems, Scar and Flower, a finalist for the 2020 Northern California Book Award, Gardening Secrets of the Dead, and This Many Miles from Desire. He was born in Daejeon, Korea and adopted as an infant. He lives with his family in Fresno, California and served as Fresno Poet Laureate from 2015-2017. He teaches at Fresno City College and in the low-residency MFA program at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. He is the 10th California Poet Laureate, and the first Asian American to serve in the role. In April 2025, he became the first California Poet Laureate to be officially reappointed to a second two-year term. Doors open at 5:30 PM. business.ivcba.org/event-calendar/Details/writers-in-the-woods-poet-laureate-lee-herrick-1643143?sourceTypeId=Hub

Steve Lucky and The Hammond Cheese Combo 7-10 p.m. | Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee. Pioneers of San Francisco’s Swing movement. http://www.luckylounge.com/moodysbistro.com/event/steve-lucky-and-the-hammond-cheese-combo-4/2026-04-24/

KT Tunstall (SEATED) w/ support from TOMI 8 p.m. | Crystal Bay. The one and only Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning Scottish artist KT Tunstall will make her grand debut at the Crystal Bay Casino on Fri. Apr. 24th! This is a Special SEATED SHOW – Show: 8pm – $35 ADV / $40 DOS $45 VIP (First 50 seats). Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/169191. Leaving an indelible mark on the music world with her 2004 multi-platinum debut Eye to the Telescope, immediately establishing herself as a formidable force. Nearly two decades on, Tunstall’s career has spanned an eclectic array of genres – from introspective folk to blistering rock and experimental electro-pop – while she has remained one of the most iconic live performers of her generation. TOMI will open the night. Sometimes we have to leave everything behind in order to evolve. Songwriter/Producer Pam Autuori, who performs as TOMI (she/her), found herself on that journey a few years ago. On her upcoming album “Break It Til You Fix It” – produced by Autuori – she experiments with her dynamic vocal range and pushes the boundaries on self reflection and impulsivity. Learning towards her Americana roots, the lyrics are thoughtful and blend effortlessly with the production, making the listening experience a visual sonic landscape. TOMI’s style is characterized by ferocious guitar and resounding vocals —an unfettered, urgent, and emotionally supercharged sound that was forged from a ruthless determination to sing, play, and do things her own way, even in the face of life’s obstacles. Her new album “Break it Til You Fix it” comes out March 10, 2026. Check out her latest single Let Me Down about chasing someone you can’t catch. facebook.com/events/1556988875727507/

Earth Day 2026: Tahoe Getaway Weekend, Incline Village. UNR at Lake Tahoe About this event Join us for a Getaway Weekend at the Lake Tahoe Campus during Earth Day 2026! Celebrate Earth Day at the Lake Tahoe campus with activities focused on sustainability, community, and environmental awareness. Enjoy hands-on experiences, educational booths, and outdoor festivities highlighting our connection to the natural world. Tickets for the weekend are $40 and include transportation to and from Main Campus, a stay in the dorms with basic linens included, food at the Social House, and outdoor activities! Event website Additional information Attendance type: In person Cost: 40 Event type: Arts & Culture, Social Events Buy Tickets Save to My EventsShareAdd to calendar Location Lake Tahoe Campus 999 Tahoe Boulevard Incline Village, NV business.ivcba.org/event-calendar/Details/earth-day-2026-tahoe-getaway-weekend-1643142?sourceTypeId=Hub

Saturday, April 25

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Olympic ValleyJoin TINS as we celebration Earth Day! This free community event takes place in the Village at Palisades Tahoe from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and gives kids and adults the opportunity to learn about recycling, composting, alternative energy, and sustainability through hands-on activities the whole family can enjoy. Plus, don’t miss hours of free live music by local bands. This event is a community tradition to learn about sustainable products and services offered by local organizations and businesses, meet with local area nonprofits that share Earth Day values, as well as showcasing local entertainment. Our goal is to connect the community with the people and resources found in our region who foster innovation, initiate change and ultimately implement an equitable partnership for a green planet. Click here to learn more. We are looking for 2 volunteers to help at this event. Please reach out to Jennie ( [email protected] ) if you would like to help tinsweb.org/upcoming-events/tsw6dhqq1ha3yni2d6fm6nhs056u0v-rztcw-afxja-3xggb-zbed3-w2xw3

Incline High School Old-School Crab Fest 6-9 p.m. | Incline Village. A High School Throwback Night business.ivcba.org/event-calendar/Details/incline-high-school-old-school-crab-fest-1690819?sourceTypeId=Hub, 775-831-1900

Sunday, April 26

Teddy Bear Picnic 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Incline Village. Tahoe’s Connection for Familiesbusiness.ivcba.org/event-calendar/Details/teddy-bear-picnic-1690838?sourceTypeId=Hub

Celebrate Trails Day Outing 10 a.m. to noon | Trout Creek Trailhead, Truckee. A family-friendly, easy to moderate 3.0 mile round trip hike from Tahoe Donner to downtown Truckee and back. The trail is paved and plowed. eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-trails-day-outing-tickets-1984157598790

Kermes Fundraiser for NTHS Latinx Club and Voices of Change 3-7 p.m. | Kings Beach tahoebackyard.com/event-calendar

Monday, April 27

Fixit Clinic 4-7 p.m. | Truckee Roundhouse, Truckee. If it’s broke, fix it! Fixit Coach volunteers from the Truckee Roundhouse will help you bring your broken household items back to life, keeping usable materials out of the landfill and teaching you valuable repair skills along the way. Bring your broken electronics, furniture, clothing, outdoor gear, and more. This is a FREE community event run by volunteers! **Important, Please Note: We’re excited to keep the Fixit Clinic going during the Truckee Roundhouse expansion project! The wood shop is currently closed and under construction, so for this upcoming event, we encourage you to bring repairs focused on metal, electronics, textiles or clothing. Wood-based projects will be harder for us to accommodate, but we look forward to welcoming them back this fall. Clothing & Textile Repairs: Please limit textiles and clothing repairs to 3 items per person. Please note that there is often a wait for Fixit Coaches to assist with clothing & textiles due to the popularity of these items. Thank you for your patience and understanding as our amazing volunteers make an effort to support all attendees! Monthly Repair Workshops: Be sure to also check out our free monthly Mending & Repair Workshops and the quarterly Electronics Repair Workshops, hosted at the Truckee Roundhouse: http://www.keeptruckeegreen.org/reuse-and-repair/ Repair is a sustainable act that encourages reusing resources at hand rather than purchasing new. To date, Truckee Fixit Clinics have saved over 2,000 lbs of items from the landfill! We’ve repaired items from toaster ovens, wooden chairs, to lamps, puffy jackets and denim. Bring in what you got, our “Fixit Coaches” are up for the challenge! But even if the item isn’t fixed, there’s a valuable educational aspect to understanding why it stopped working. All tools provided, and all ages welcome! Truckee Roundhouse – located near Tahoe Food Hub at the Truckee Airport 12116 Chandelle Way Suite E3, Truckee, CA Open house from 4 – 7 PM. Drop-in. No sign up required. Don’t miss out on the raffle to win a Truckee Roundhouse punch card!facebook.com/events/1468666931659754/

Tahoe Forest Cooking Club 5-6:30 p.m. | Tahoe Forest Wellness, Truckee. Join us for Monthly Health Supportive Cooking Demos! Get out of your cooking rut and come get INSPIRED at our monthly Health Supportive Cooking Club! Each month, our Registered Dietitian Lisa Fligor, MS, RDN, LD will provide a fun and interactive cooking demo. You get to taste test and take home easy, healthy, and delicious recipes! Apr 27 No Cook Healthy Meals: No stove? No problem! Learn how to create fresh, flavorful, and nourishing meals without turning on the heat. This class will showcase quick, nutrious, no-cook recipes that don’t sacrifice your health. This class is perfect if you don’t know how to cook, don’t like cooking or don’t feel like cooking. tfhd.com/events/tahoe-forest-cooking-club-2/2026-04-27/

Peter Wilson 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Incline Village. Peter Wilson sings and plays at Cutthroat’s Saloon at the Hyatt Incline Village. bandsintown.com/e/108036528?app_id=pkvts0on0m&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=event

Plant Swap! Truckee, is your house overrun with spider plants? Have one too many tomato starters? Or maybe more succulents than you can stand? Find them a new home at the Grass Valley Library’s 5th Annual Plant Swap! Between Monday, April 27th and Friday, May 1st, bring your adoptable rooted plants to the Grass Valley Library during regular open hours. Upon drop-off, we’ll give you a plant care card to fill out so the next gardener can keep it healthy and happy – and so that we can care for it during the week! Every plant you bring earns a ticket to be redeemed on Saturday, May 2nd between 9am and 2pm. Plants are adopted on a first come, first served basis, so get here early if you’ve got your eye on a particular leafy friend. nevadacountyca.libcal.com/event/16632242

Wednesday, April 29

Surfer Girl Skydiving Tour w/ Doublecamp and Dylan Cotrone. 8 p.m. | Crystal BaySurfer Girl Skydiving Tour w/ Doublecamp and Dylan Cotrone Surfer Girl is fronted by Carter Reeves, the former frontman of the acclaimed hip hop and pop group Aer, and continues to captivate audiences with a distinct blend of indie pop, reggae, surf rock, and hip hop. In just a couple of years, Surfer Girl has built a social following of over 55K and a music catalog that has surpassed 150 million streams. Hailing from Wayland, Massachusetts, Carter’s laid back coastal influence is ever present, pairing sun soaked melodies with infectious rhythms that feel tailor made for summer. Surfer Girl Skydiving Tour w/ Doublecamp and Dylan Cotrone Wed. April 29, 2026 Doors: 7PM l Show:8PM Tickets $20 ADV l $25 DOS Ticket Link: https://tixr.com/e/172834facebook.com/events/1434577831650275/

Thursday, April 30

Plastic Pollution in the Lake Tahoe Basin 5-7 p.m. | Sunnyside Lodge, Tahoe CityJoin Dr. Monica Arienzo from the Desert Research Institute eventbrite.com/e/april-30-plastic-pollution-in-the-lake-tahoe-basin-tickets-1981250862664

Native Pollinators & Slime Molds with Will Richardson, PhD 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Truckee Join us in person for a talk with naturalist Will Richardson about our native pollinators and slime molds. eventbrite.com/e/native-pollinators-slime-molds-with-will-richardson-phd-tickets-1984819313998

Jeshua Marshall and The Flood 7-10 p.m. | Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee. Jeshua’s is a musician who plays from the heart. His music is a mix of his Punk Rock Roots, Folk, Reggae, Americana and Indie Rock. https://jeshuamarshall.com/moodysbistro.com/event/jeshua-marshall-and-the-flood/2026-04-30