5 Date Night Ideas for Artown
Written by: Celeste Harper
For the entire month of July, Reno is Artown. This unique festival offers a large range of concerts, events, and workshops. With so many activities and events outside your door, be sure to take that special someone out on the (Ar)town.
Courtesy of Wild River Grille
Dinner and a Show
Time & Dates: 6:30pm-9:30pm ; dates vary.
Just off the Truckee River in the heart of Reno’s downtown Riverwalk District lies the creative and contemporary Wild River Grille. The menu is a mixture of American classics and innovative cuisine that will leave you yearning for seconds. On date night, we recommend dining outside onto the cozy patio. Not only will you be able to catch one of Reno’s spectacular sunsets, but you’ll also have live local talent to create a one of a kind experience.
Want to do a fun twist of this date? Take your loved one to brunch instead at Chez Louie inside of the Nevada Museum of Art, open every Sunday from 10am-2pm.
Catch a Movie
Admission: Free
Time & Date: July 28th; Event starts at 8:45 pm, film begins at 9:15
Enjoy the nostalgia of pulling into the drive-in and the excitement of the unknown; Movies in the Park’s secret screening is the perfect recipe for a memorable date night. Would you rather know what you are getting yourself into? No worries, Movies in the Park has a list of movies every Friday for the month of July.
And if sitting outdoors while watching your film just isn’t your style, Chef Mark Estee will be hosting themed dinners at his restaurant Liberty Food & Wine for the Film Feast. The dinners will be a full sensory experience. Drawing inspiration from the films, the menu and waitstaff will have you whisked away as if you too were a part of the film.
Show Off Your Creative Side
Admission: $40 per person, or $70 per pair. RVSP Required
Time & Date: July 30th 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Color My Heart Whole is a watercolor date night workshop. This event asks will not be serving alcohol rather it is a “bring your own booze” (BYOB) event and will feature a wine raffle for all participants. Practice water-coloring techniques with different mediums. At the end, you and your partner’s two halves will be connected as one heart.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Admission: Free
Time & Dates: July 25th, 26th, & 28th ; Times vary
Ageless Repertory Theatre presents The Matchmaker, a quirky and witty play. This comical farce is about a rich merchant hiring a matchmaker to find himself a wife.
Courtesy of Sierra Water Gardens
Concert in The Garden
Admission: $10-$20
Time and Dates: Kathleen Smith: July 22nd 6 pm-8 pm | Whitney Myers: July 30th 6 pm-8 pm
There is something magical being surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil ponds under a blanket of stars. At Sierra Water Gardens, elevate date night by bringing your own chairs, a blanket and a bottle of wine while you listen to Reno natives Kathleen Smith and Whitney Myers perform an intimate concert.
ProTip: This event is BYOB and pet friendly.
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