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Friday, February 6<\/h2>\n

Kanekoa \u2013 8-11 p.m., 14 State Route 28. Kanekoa returns to the Crown Room on Friday February 6th 2026. Doors 7PM, Show 8PM $20 ADV\/ $25 DOS For more information, visit https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1371198487770284\/<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

Moments for Memoirs: Reading the Stars, Writing Your Life \u2013 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Truckee Library, 10031 Levon Avenue. 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. Presented in conjunction with 2026 Nevada County Reads book selection \u201cNorth Woods\u201d by Daniel Mason. Historical Fiction: Structures of Time and Place. For more information, visit https:\/\/nevadacountyca.libcal.com\/event\/16162120<\/a><\/svg> or call 530-582-7846.<\/p>\n

North Shore Nights \u2013 Gar Woods Grill & Pier, 5000 N Lake Blvd. Live music starts at 4:00 PM!\u00a0Ultimate Apr\u00e8s Ski Party,\u00a06:30-9:30 PM\u00a0every Friday, all winter long. Raffles, food and drink specials, shot skis! For more information, visit https:\/\/www.garwoods.com\/calendar.html<\/a><\/svg> or call (530) 546-3366.<\/p>\n\n\n

Pickle Barrel \u2013 9 p.m., Bar of America, 10040 Donner Pass Rd.. Pickle Barrel is a Truckee-based trio string trio led by multi-instrumentalist Justin Eubanks. We spend our winters playing all over the Tahoe Region, and summers playing festivals across California, Oregon and Idaho. Additional dates: 2\/6, 2\/7. For more information, visit https:\/\/www.bandsintown.com\/e\/107504947?app_id=pkvts0on0m&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=event<\/a> or call 530.587.2626.<\/p>\n

Why Music Matters \u2013 Free Lecture Series \u2013 6-7 p.m., Little Bird Music. Please join MusicWings for their first Friday montly lecture series to learn from music scholars, educators, professional musicians, and community members. For more information, visit https:\/\/chamber.truckee.com\/events\/details\/why-music-matters-free-lecture-series-02-06-2026-79474<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Saturday, February 7<\/h2>\n

Educational Snowshoe Tour with Sierra State Parks Foundation \u2013 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Sugar Pine Point Campground. Educational Snowshoe Tour led by State Park Interpreters, sponsored by the Sierra State Parks Foundation. Tours:\u00a0 Saturdays at 11:00 am and 1:00 pmTours are 120-minutes (2 miles) with short educational stops along the way. We will discuss flora and fauna, watershed health, and the 1960 Winter Olympics, of which Sugar Pine Point was the venue for all cross-country events.\u00a0 We will provide a 24-hour cancellation notice\u00a0if unsafe weather conditions persist. For more information, visit https:\/\/visitlaketahoe.com\/event\/educational-snowshoe-hike\/2026-02-07\/<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

Hayes Carll & Ryan Montbleau \u2013 7 p.m., Crystal Bay Casino, 14 Highway 28. Same ol\u2019 thing, broken hearts and busted strings. Additional dates: 2\/7, 2\/7. For more information, visit https:\/\/www.bandsintown.com\/e\/107516688?app_id=pkvts0on0m&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=event<\/a> or call (775) 833-6333.<\/p>\n

Mardi Gras Masquerade at Mountain Lotus \u2013 8-11 p.m., Mountain Lotus Yoga Truckee, 10124 E Street. Kick off Carnival in style! You\u2019re invited to an evening of rhythm, color, and connection, a modern Carnival celebration inspired by community, joy, and belonging. This is carnival music for the modern masquerade, playful, seductive, and wildly alive. Electro-swing horns flirt with Afro-Caribbean percussion, Balkan melodies spin through house beats, and Middle Eastern scales shimmer over funk-driven synths. Global and electric, rooted in ritual and designed for dancing. For more information, visit https:\/\/www.mountainlotusyoga.com\/events-old\/mardi-gras-masquerade<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

Truckee Art Walk \u2013 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\u2019ll see you downtown! For more information, visit https:\/\/chamber.truckee.com\/events\/details\/truckee-art-walk-02-07-2026-81483<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 10<\/h2>\n

Tahoe\u2019s Tricky Bird ID Series \u2013 6-7 p.m., Struggling to tell apart those look-alike woodpeckers and raptors in Tahoe? Curious about the subtle differences between similar species? Want to strengthen your ID skills for woodpeckers, sapsuckers, and raptors\u2026 both in flight and during their life stages? Look no further! TINS and birding enthusiast Rich Chambers are here to help. Join us for a free, fun, and informative 3-part online class series where Rich will guide participants through some of the toughest bird ID challenges specific to the Tahoe and Truckee region. Through expert tips, clear comparisons, and real world examples, you\u2019ll sharpen your skills and gain confidence in identifying these tricky species. The series will be held on three consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 PM on January 27, February 4, and February 10 with a Carson Valley Raptor Field Trip (optional) to conclude the course on February 11. Register for the online class below. We hope to see you there! Fill out my LGL Form! For more information, visit https:\/\/www.tinsweb.org\/upcoming-events\/tahoes-difficult-bird-id-class-jb6tr-fysdp<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

Thursday, February 12<\/h2>\n

Hydrology Snowshoe with TRTA \u2013 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Join us and the TRTA in search of wildlife, water features, and spectacular scenery from a beachy waterfront. Discuss natural history topics related to winter ecology, including how various animals and plants cope with the short days, heavy snow, and freezing temperatures associated with winter in Tahoe. This two-mile, easy, out-and-back trek is family-friendly and appropriate for ages 8 and up. If the trails are covered in snow, TINS or the TRTA can provide snowshoes upon request. TINS can also provide binoculars by request. Please bring some snacks, as we will enjoy a lakeside picnic at tables near the lakeshore. Sign Up Here Difficulty: Easy Distance 2 miles round trip Location Sugar Pine Point State Park ($5 Parking Fee) For more information, visit https:\/\/www.tinsweb.org\/upcoming-events\/winter-wildlife-nordic-ski-wrer8<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n