Events
Literary
Events
-
-
Las Vegas Writers Conference
Sam's Town Hotel and Casino 5111 Boulder Hwy, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesHWG is excited to present our 23rd conference! We offer activities for all writers—exceptional Faculty Sessions, a Keynote, Pitches to Agents and Editors, Q&A panels, and a separate Master Class. Registrants can attend the full conference or attend a single day. Remember, as a non-profit organization, we aim to keep costs low to encourage all […]
-
April Reading Series at Mountain Music Parlor, April 23
Mountain Music Parlor 735 S Center St, Reno, NVThe first four weeks of April, Mountain Music Parlor is hosting a three-poet reading on Thursday nights for National Poetry Month at 6:30 p.m. The third night, April 23, will […]
-
Incorporating Real-World Issues in Fiction with Author Kim Johnson
Nevada State University 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV, United StatesIncorporating Real-World Issues in Fiction with Author Kim Johnson Friday, April 24, 2026 Kasner Academic Building, 1st floor Auditorium 1-3 p.m. Join us for an afternoon with renowned author Kim Johnson. This interactive session focuses on integrating real-world social, political, and environmental issues into fiction. Discover methods for researching current and historical topics and weaving […]
-
Sagebrush to Sandstone: Trail Hike and Poetry Workshop with Katie Karnehm-Esh
Bristlecone General Store 115 S. Baker Avenue, Baker, United StatesIn celebration of National Poetry Month, join Nevada Humanities and the Bristlecone General Store in Baker for a weekend of creativity and connection! Led by Katie Karnehm-Esh, Humanities Center Coordinator at Great Basin College, these workshops embrace Nevada’s alluring landscape and your creative powers. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., […]
Free -
Sagebrush to Sandstone: Spring Haiku Workshop with John Arsenault
Bartley Ranch Regional Park 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, Reno, NV, United StatesRain gives way to warm Sun. Shine on my face. Smiles Greet chirping joy birds. Join Nevada Humanities and local poet and educator John Arsenault on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 1-2 p.m. for a Sagebrush to Sandstone workshop celebrating the art and beauty of haiku in the spring time. This workshop will take place […]
Free -
Sagebrush to Sandstone: Prose Form Workshop with Katie Karnehm-Esh
Bristlecone General Store 115 S. Baker Avenue, Baker, United StatesIn celebration of National Poetry Month, join Nevada Humanities and the Bristlecone General Store in Baker for a weekend of creativity and connection! Led by Katie Karnehm-Esh, Humanities Center Coordinator at Great Basin College, these workshops embrace Nevada’s alluring landscape and your creative powers. On Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 1-3 p.m., explore forms of […]
Free -
Poetry Out Loud National Finals
Washington, DC, Venue TBC TBC, Washington, DC, United StatesHigh school Poetry Out Loud State Champions will share prepared readings of selected poetry and represent their state in the 2026 National Poetry Out Loud Finals. Students from all U.S. […]
-
-
Reno Art Book Fair
Reno Public Market 299 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, NV, United StatesOn June 6th, 2026, at the Reno Public Market, we’re bringing it all under one roof: records, artist books, zines, comics, photo books, prints, and sculptural work. It’s a full […]
Free -
Footsteps into Story: How Travel and Hiking Inspire Writing
Galena Creek Regional Park 18250 Mount Rose Highway, Reno, United StatesJoin Nevada Humanities and author Laura Newman for an outdoor walk and talk about how she incorporates her travels and long-distance hikes into her fiction writing. Come wend through the woods at Galena Creek Regional Park and get inspiration on using the globe as your personal muse. During this Sagebrush to Sandstone program, participants will […]
Free