Things to do in Nevada this week (Dec. 8-14): Jazz concert, holiday markets, and laser shows

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By Jannelle Calderón

December 8, 2025

Still looking for holiday gifts or maybe a unique experience to enjoy with your loved ones this week? Check these out, Nevadans!

🎷 Jazz duet concert: Timeless holiday classics — Tuesday, Dec. 9, 4-5 p.m. at Incline Village Library (845 Alder Ave., Incline Village). Enjoy a musical journey from heartfelt ballads to upbeat fun. This free concert celebrates the joy and special meaning of the holiday season.

🎨 Holiday Art Bazaar — Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Arts Factory (107 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas). Stroll through the Arts Factory and soak in the holiday cheer with local art, creative surprises, holiday activities, pop-ups, and special deals. Shop one-of-a-kind creations and support local small businesses this season!

🎀 Pink Christmas Market — Sunday, Dec. 14, from 1-5 p.m. at Ferguson’s Downtown (1028 Fremont St., Las Vegas). Get ready for the cutest and pinkest holiday market of the season, featuring over 60 local businesses to shop small, Christmas photo ops, coffee, and warm festive treats. Entrance is free, and the first 50 women will receive an exclusive Pinkmas tote.

💫 Laser Shows at the Planetarium — Running weekends through Dec. 28 at the UNR Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center (1664 N. Virginia St., Reno). Choose from more than twenty musical artists and themes, from ‘80s Michael Jackson and the Beatles, to The Wizard of Oz and The Nutcracker soundtracks. Find tickets online ranging between $10-$20.

🗓 Next week: Sagebrush to Sandstone: Winter Poetry Readings and Paper Bird Workshop — Monday, Dec. 15, from 1-4 p.m. at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery (1017 S. First St., Unit 190, Las Vegas). Welcome the winter and holiday season with readings from local poets and writers and a paper bird workshop. Registration is not required; just drop right in. Supplies will be provided.

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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