Entertainment this week: Wild and Scenic Film Fest, Cushing Crossing and more

Friday, May 1

Coloso – 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Crystal Bay Casino, 14 Highway 28. Roots For The Depths Benefit Feat: COLOSO For more information, visit https://www.bandsintown.com/e/1038305529?app_id=pkvts0on0m&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=event or call (775) 833-6333.

Jeshua Marshall and The Flood – 7:30-10:30 p.m., Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, 10007 Bridge St. 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/ Additional dates: 5/1, 5/2. For more information, visit https://www.moodysbistro.com/event/jeshua-marshall-and-the-flood/2026-05-01/ or call (530) 587-8688.

Moments for Memoirs: Being Dramatic – 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Truckee Library, 10031 Levon Avenue. Being Dramatic These workshops focus on how to capture your memories and structure them into stories to write down for others to enjoy. These workshops will be led by Karen Terrey of Tangled Roots Writing. Karen is the Nevada County Poet Laureate! For more information, visit https://nevadacountyca.libcal.com/event/16162123 or call 530-582-7846.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour Hosted by Mountain Area Preservation – 5:30-8:30 p.m., Alibi Ale Works – Truckee Public House, 10069 Bridge St. Join Mountain Area Preservation (MAP) for the 10th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival – On Tour, coming to Truckee, CA, for two nights in May. Get wild with MAP and award-winning, inspiring films on May 1st and May 2nd at two different locations, with two dynamic events for 2026!  Mark your calendars for both nights – Friday, May 1st, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., night one, hosted at Alibi Aleworks – Truckee Public House located in Historic Downtown Truckee, and Saturday, May 2nd, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, hosted at Tahoe Donner Adventure Center. Tickets go on sale on April 3rd, and with only 100 seats at each venue, we expect to sell out fast!  Learn more about MAP’s family-friendly signature event online. https://www.mountainareapreservation.org/wsff For more information, visit https://www.mountainareapreservation.org/wsff or call 530-582-6751.

Saturday, May 2

La Fiesta de Dos de Mayo – 11 a.m.-8 p.m., For more information, visit https://tahoebackyard.com/event-calendar.

Cushing Crossing – May 2, 2026 Olympic Valley, CA Cushing Crossing The 34th Annual Cushing Crossing is the best event of the spring season. Join in on the fun, watch big spills, and share some much-needed laughs with our celebrity judges and 2 of the best emcees around. Costumes are highly encouraged! The awards ceremony will immediately follow the event at Cushing Pond. Each category winner will win prizes from our sponsors: Yeti, Smith, Dakine, and Darn Tough. Learn More For more information, visit https://www.visitplacer.com/cushing-crossing/.

Plant Swap! – 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. For more information, visit https://nevadacountyca.libcal.com/event/16632242.

Red Room Local Series feat. Ginger Molasses – 8 p.m., 14 State Route 28. Red Room Local Series feat. Ginger Molasses Sat. May 2nd 2026 I Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm I Tickets: $15 ADV/DOS I Ticket Link: https://tixr.com/e/182727 Ginger Molasses is a five-piece rock band formed in 2023 in the Sierra Nevada Foothills town of Nevada City, California. Their unique blend of soul, funk, and rock, is a result of a strong chemistry and friendship born during the pandemic, when they bonded over homemade ginger molasses cookies and their shared love of Bob Seger. Ginger Molasses’ songwriting celebrates overlooked American subcultures, and fans are transported to other worlds. Reminiscent of groups like Lake Street Dive, Grace Potter, and Greta Van Fleet, Ginger Molasses also draws inspiration from 60s and 70s rock-soul artists like Little Feat, Linda Ronstadt, and Joe Cocker. Their music gets audiences up and moving. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1630276188186322/.

Truckee Art Walk – 4-7 p.m., On the first Saturday of every month, downtown Truckee transforms into an open-air celebration of art and creativity. Stroll the charming streets, look for the Art Walk flags, and pop into participating businesses and galleries to meet local artists and explore their work. Come enjoy an evening of browsing, shopping, sipping, and soaking up the vibrant arts scene that makes Truckee so special. Grab a friend, take a walk, and get inspired-we’ll see you downtown! For more information, visit https://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/truckee-art-walk-05-02-2026-81486.

Sunday, May 3

California Guitar Trio – Tahoe Music Alive – 4 p.m.-12 a.m., Squaw Valley Conference Center, 1901 Chamonix Place. The universe of guitar knows no boundaries for The California Guitar Trio. Since 1991, the group has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s questing spirit drives it to explore the intersections between rock, jazz, classical, and world music. It even throws in the occasional surf or spaghetti Western tune for good measure. For more information, click here.

Truckee Bluegrass Sundays – 6-8:30 p.m., Alibi Ale Works – Truckee Public House, 10069 Bridge St. Every Sunday come for Truckee Bluegrass Jam! End your weekend at Alibi relaxing with beer and bluegrass tunes. This casual gathering is open to anyone who’d like to play some good music with good folks, or just sit back, relax, & enjoy the ambiance. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1269290961977035/1269290965310368/?active_tab=about.

Tuesday, May 5

Cinco De Mayo – Gar Woods Grill & Pier, 5000 N Lake Blvd. For more information, visit https://www.garwoods.com/calendar.html or call (530) 546-3366.

Wednesday, May 6

Boots ‘n’ Besties Line Dancing – 8-10 p.m., Alibi Ale Works – Truckee Public House, 10069 Bridge St. Come out for some Country Line Dancing. Hayli + Lily will lead some line dancing lessons and play some of your favorite line dances and country songs. $10 cover. Please bring cash (preferred) or credit card. This event is 21+ For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/943365571797757/.

Thursday, May 7

BanjerDan at Alibi Ale Works Truckee Public House – 5-7 p.m., Alibi Ale Works – Truckee Public House, 10069 Bridge St. BanjerDan brings his unique mix of hot pickin’, heartfelt songs, and humorous commentary to Alibi Ale Works Truckee Public House on Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at 5:00 PM. BanjerDan (Dan Mazer) is a “banjo-centric” acoustic musician and entertainer based in Santa Cruz County, CA. His music is an Americana mix, rooted in straight-ahead bluegrass and branching out to include folk, country, blues, oldies, and other styles. Dan’s primary instrument is the 5-string banjo, but he also plays guitar, mandolin, and dobro. He has performed all over the U.S. and internationally, as a solo artist, in theatrical productions and symphony orchestras, and as a member of several bands, most notably “J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters.” He has performed in venues ranging from street corner busking to bar/coffeehouse gigs, children’s shows, private parties and corporate events. Some of the more notable venues include Opryland, USA, the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, the High Sierra Music Festival, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Dan was honored to perform overseas on behalf of the U.S. State Department, in Israel and at an Independence Day event in Panama. http;//banjerdanmusic.com/ http://instagram.com/BanjerDan/ http://facebook.com/BanjerDan/ https://youtube.com/@banjerdan2331/ Alibi Aleworks Truckee Public House, 10069 Bridge St., Truckee, CA 96161 • (530) 536-5029 • alibialeworks.com/ “We opened our second location in Truckee California’s historic downtown in June 2017 to offer another venue to enjoy our beers, along with live music and a creative food menu. Alibi Truckee is a comfortable, flexible space for people to gather and relax. We are a family-friendly establishment and welcome minors. Dogs are allowed on leash in our outdoor beer garden (weather permitting) but not indoors.” For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1502940408292027/.