The Riverwalk District

Free Family Series: Molodi Live!
2026-05-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
Pioneer Center Youth Programs Free Family Series proudly presents Molodi Live! Saturday, May 2, 20263:00 pmFree Admission – No reservations required Based in Las Vegas, Molodi (Moe-LAH-dee) is a high-energy body percussion ensemble that transforms the human body into an instrument, creating explosive rhythms without a single traditional drum. Blending stepping, poetry, and interactive storytelling, Molodi delivers performances that are both visually captivating and rhythmically intricate. Recently selected to represent the United States as cultural performers at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, Molodi continues to showcase American artistry on the global stage. Past highlights include appearances at the European Games in Azerbaijan and the International Body Music Festivals in Indonesia, France, Ghana, and Greece. The ensemble’s credits include performing with Usher’s Las Vegas Residency, Cirque du Soleil, STOMP, Step Afrika!, corporate campaigns, television, film, and festivals worldwide.Molodi’s performance is an engaging, curriculum-connected experience that blends performing arts with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Students build teamwork, leadership, and self-confidence while connecting to music, movement, and cultural history in an unforgettable, high-energy program. Get ready for an unforgettable school assembly that gets EVERYONE moving!This 60-minute family-friendly performance is presented with FREE ADMISSION in the Pioneer Center Theater. Seating is first come, first served.Patrons are encouraged to contact adainfo@pioneercenter.com with any ADA accessibility needs in the week leading up to the performance.

Reno Phil presents The Orchestra Moves
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
Free Family Concert
Wiggles welcome!
Get ready to move, groove, and feel the music at The Orchestra Moves—a free, fun-filled family concert with the Reno Phil! Music isn’t just something we hear—it’s something we feel and move to! Watch as the orchestra brings sound to life, soaring high and low, creating exciting patterns, and even making you want to dance in your seat! With interactive moments, creative movement activities, and plenty of surprises, this concert is the perfect way for kids and families to experience the magic of music together. Come clap, sway, and discover how the orchestra moves—you won’t want to sit still for this one!
The concert is 1-hr. No advance ticket reservation is required.
Lobby Activities: Enjoy special activities for children on the plaza and in the concert hall lobbies related to the theme of the concert, including a coloring station, craft station, and more. Activities take place from 10:00 AM – 10:55 AM for 11:00 AM concertgoers.

First Thursdays at Nevada Museum of Art
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 and 16 more dates
March 07, 2024 First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun.

Reno Phil presents Movies with the Maestro
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
Experience the magic of the movies like never before with Movies with the Maestro! Led by conductor Laura Jackson, the Reno Phil will transport you through decades of cinematic brilliance, performing critically acclaimed film scores from Hollywood’s most iconic blockbusters. Revisit the greatest film soundtracks of all time, from the sweeping adventure of The Magnificent Seven and the timeless romance of Titanic to the epic heroism of The Avengers and beyond. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music that brings the silver screen to life—live in concert!
PLEASE NOTE: No images, film clips or other media will be shown. The Reno Phil will be in the spotlight during this all-music program. We do encourage themed attire, however prop weapons are NOT permitted at the venue.

Artown presents: Ballets Jazz Montreal Dance Me The Music of Leonard Cohen
2026-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
Dance Me is an exclusive creation inspired by the rich and profound work of Montreal-based poet, artist and songwriter, Leonard Cohen.Approved by Cohen during his lifetime, this riveting homage to the famed artist evokes the grand cycles of existence in five seasons, as described in Cohen’s deeply reflective music and poems.Three internationally renowned choreographers were entrusted with putting movement to Cohen’s legendary songs: Andonis Foniadakis, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Ihsan Rustem. Their powerful and profound choreographic world reflective of Cohen’s singular work is brought to life by 14 BJM performing artists.Surrounded by a team of celebrated designers, Dance Me combines scenic, visual, musical, dramaturgical, and choreographic writing to pay tribute to Montreal’s greatest ambassador. Dance, music, lighting, scenography, and videography all come together in this unforgettable show.

Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
2026-06-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
This show will be an evening with Herb Alpert and his brand-new Tijuana Brass. Herb along with his 6 great musicians will be playing all your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember hearing them while growing up. 2025 marked the 60th anniversary of the iconic album, “Whipped Cream & Other Delights”. Herb and the band will be performing many of those great songs in addition to many other hit songs that we all know; “The Lonely Bull”, “Spanish Flea”, “Taste of Honey”, “Mexican Shuffle”, “Tijuana Taxi”, “This Guy’s In Love With You”, “What Now My Love”, “Zorba the Greek”, “Ladyfingers”, “Rise” and many other delights. The show runs 90 minutes and is informal as Herb loves to answer questions from the audience about his career, A&M Records and the many iconic artists like Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66, The Carpenters and Burt Bacharach that he has worked with over the past 63 years. The show features a giant video screen that displays hundreds of classic photos, videos, art, and various memorabilia from Herb’s music career. an exciting show and truly a Once in a Lifetime Concert Event!
