Things to do in Nevada this week (Nov. 10-16)

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By Jannelle Calderón

November 10, 2025

Looking for opportunities to be part of your community, meet new people, or try something new? From Las Vegas to Reno, there’s something for everyone.

📘 Write Your Life: Memoir Workshop — Monday, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m. at Incline Village Library (845 Alder Ave., Incline Village) Join fellow writers in writing and sharing memorable moments and experiences.

🎭 The Dam Short Film Society presents a Night of Comedy — Tuesday, Nov. 11, doors open at 6 p.m. program starts at 7 p.m. at The Beverly Theater (515 6th St., Las Vegas) Enjoy 10 crowd-favorite comedic short films from past Dam Short Film Festivals, along with light bites and a silent auction. Tickets can be found online.

🍗 Mo’s Annual Turkey Drop — Friday, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Reno Public Market (299 E. Plumb Ln., Reno) Come by the 9th Annual Turkey Drive at the Reno Public Market, hosted by DJ and radio personality Mo Ayala, and donate frozen turkeys, canned goods, non-perishable items, drinks, and monetary contributions, all benefiting the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.

✂️ Craft Junkies – Listen, Chat, Make! — Friday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Sunrise Library (5400 E. Harris Ave., Las Vegas) Come in, listen to music, chat, and work on a unique project on the second Friday of each month. All supplies are provided for free. Space and supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

💛 We Dance in Spirit – A Boarding School Remembrance — Saturday, Nov. 15 from 3-4 p.m. at West Charleston Library (6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas) Take part in this powerful and meaningful afternoon of live dance performances by members of our local tribes, where the stories and significance of each dance style will be shared. Local elders and descendants of survivors will also offer reflections on their families’ experiences during the boarding school era nationwide. This is a free event. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and may be limited.

Jannelle Calderón

Jannelle Calderón is The Nevadan / El Nevadense newsletter editor. A bilingual storyteller, she’s passionate about highlighting the human side of policy and showcasing Nevada’s vibrant cultures. She previously reported for The Nevada Independent and is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Jannelle also writes Vegas Somos, a weekly Spanish-language newsletter dedicated to breaking down the issues that matter most to Nevada’s Latino communities.

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