Friday, January 2
Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series x Chris Benchetler – Illuminating the Threads of Connection – 6 p.m., 415 N Lake Blvd.. The Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series presented by the North Tahoe Chamber, continues on Friday, 1/2, with Chris Benchetler’s presentation of “Illuminating the Threads of Connection”. Attend the event in person at the Palisades Tahoe Olympic Village Event Center, or tune in via the livestream on Alpenglow Sports’ Youtube channel. Either way the show is FREE and all ages are encouraged to participate. The nonprofit beneficiary of the evening is Truckee Roundhouse. For WSS #2, renowned skier, artist, and filmmaker Chris Benchetler will reveal how nature, music, and collaboration have shaped his instinctual creative process. From the slopes of Mammoth to designing skis, glowing skeleton suits, films, and collaborations with legendary artists like the Grateful Dead, his journey is a testament to the transformative power of intuition, manifestation, healing, and creative expression—a story that intertwines his early life, passion for skiing, artistry, and the profound lessons he’s learned from nature. Paralleling Chris’ newly released film, Mountains of the Moon, his show will explore the invisible threads that connect us all, sharing how he healed his mind and unlocked new pathways for creativity. Through stories of resilience, connection, and creation, Chris hopes to encourage us all to awaken the artist within. Doors open at 6pm so that attendees can engage with sponsors and brands in the outdoor industry, purchase dinner from MOGROG Rotisserie, enjoy beer and Hoppy Hour from Alibi Ale Works, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks at the bar, participate in exclusive tequila and whiskey tastings with Altamar, and purchase raffle tickets. Thanks to the event and Chris’ sponsors, there will be TWO epic giveaways! The in-person raffle will be for all attendees who purchase tickets at the event, while the online giveaway is for all tuning in from afar and anyone who purchases online tickets. The prizes for each are different and you can enter BOTH! All in-person winners and the top three online winners will be drawn right before the show. The remaining four online winners will be drawn and displayed right after the event. All online winners will be contacted via email the Monday following the event. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/852478194069308/.
Friday Night Music at Cottonwood Restaurant – 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, 10142 Rue Hilltop. Join us each Friday at Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar in Truckee for a fun night of live music and great vibes! For more information, visit https://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/friday-night-music-at-cottonwood-restaurant-01-02-2026-81288 or call (530) 587-5711.
The Ian Arsintescu Quartet – 7-10 p.m., Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, 10007 Bridge St. Saxophonist Ian Arsintescu with be bringing his New York / San Francisco based Jazz Quartet to Moody’s Additional dates: 1/2, 1/3. For more information, visit https://www.moodysbistro.com/event/the-ian-arsintescu-quartet/2026-01-02/ or call (530) 587-8688.
North Shore Nights – Gar Woods Grill & Pier, 5000 N Lake Blvd. Live music starts at 4:00 PM! Ultimate Après Ski Party, 6:30-9:30 PM every Friday, all winter long. Raffles, food and drink specials, shot skis! For more information, visit https://www.garwoods.com/calendar.html or call (530) 546-3366.
Ozomatli – 8 p.m., Crystal Bay Casino, 14 Highway 28. Ozomatli – Live! If Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli. Since 1995, the multi-genre cultural powerhouse has blended Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global influences into an unmistakable sound that captures the city’s energy and diversity. Emerging from LA’s politically charged streets, Ozomatli has spent three decades uniting communities through music—earning three GRAMMY® Awards, performing at the Hollywood Bowl, and touring the world from New York to Tunisia, Mongolia, and beyond. Their socially conscious lyrics and infectious grooves have made them a beacon of unity, resilience, and celebration. May 2025, Ozo kicks off the 30 Revolutions Tour—a tribute to three decades of music, culture, and connection. As part of the tour, $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Sweet Relief and Backline to support mental health services for music industry professionals. As they continue into their fourth decade, Ozomatli stands as a living testament to the past, present, and future of Los Angeles—moving hearts, minds, and dance floors across the globe. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/810582691802811/.
Why Music Matters – Free Lecture Series – 6-7 p.m., Little Bird Music. Please join MusicWings for their first Friday montly lecture series to learn from music scholars, educators, professional musicians, and community members. For more information, visit https://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/why-music-matters-free-lecture-series-01-02-2026-79473.
Wild Ginger – 9-10 p.m., Bar of America, 10040 Donner Pass Rd.. Additional dates: 1/2, 1/3. For more information, visit https://www.barofamerica.com/calendar.html or call (530) 587-2626.
Winter Wonders Music Series – 3-6 p.m., Northstar California Resort, 5001 Northstar Dr. Celebrate the holiday season in Northstar Village with our Winter Wonders Music Series. • Jan. 2 – Grover Anderson • Jan. 3 – Ideateam • Jan. 4 – Gruve Nation Additional dates: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1890228875034261/1890228925034256/?active_tab=about or call (800) 466-6784.
Saturday, January 3
Apres Ski Party – 3-6 p.m., Sierra Surf Club, 425 North Lake Boulevard.
Ideateam – 3 p.m., Northstar California Resort, 5001 Northstar Dr. Ideateam is an ever-evolving music collective from Sacramento CA, established in 2013. The band consists of a synergistic rhythm section, brass trio, and soulful vocals that collaborate to combine an array of melodic & groove-based influences into their original music, as well as unique cover arrangements of classic and modern era funk / r&b and soul music. For more information, visit https://www.bandsintown.com/e/107598361?app_id=pkvts0on0m&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=event or call (800) 466-6784.
Pickle Barrel – 3 p.m., ASC Training Center, 19749 Boreal Ridge Rd. Pickle Barrel is a Truckee-based trio string trio led by multi-instrumentalist Justin Eubanks. We spend our winters playing all over the Tahoe Region, and summers playing festivals across California, Oregon and Idaho. For more information, visit https://www.bandsintown.com/e/107632768?app_id=pkvts0on0m&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=event.
Truckee Art Walk – 4-7 p.m., On the first Saturday of every month, downtown Truckee transforms into an open-air celebration of art and creativity. Stroll the charming streets, look for the Art Walk flags, and pop into participating businesses and galleries to meet local artists and explore their work. Come enjoy an evening of browsing, shopping, sipping, and soaking up the vibrant arts scene that makes Truckee so special. Grab a friend, take a walk, and get inspired-we’ll see you downtown! For more information, visit https://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/truckee-art-walk-01-03-2026-81482.
Tuesday, January 6
Larry Wilson presented by Pioneer Center Youth Programs – 5-6 p.m., Incline Village Library, 845 Alder Avenue. Direct from TV, Emmy-nominated performer Larry Wilson was voted Comedy Magician of the Year and has headlined in Las Vegas, Reno/Tahoe, Atlantic City, and more! In addition to appearing on network television hundreds of times, including ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Larry has blown the minds of guests at Sony, Colgate, Disney, Sunkist, Ford Motor Co., Coca-Cola, and countless others. Larry returns this season with amazing demonstrations of unbelievable magic that can always be explained by scientific principles. Larry performs magic tricks using student volunteers in direct, hands-on learning applications. As astounding as these tricks may be, the secrets behind them are often more incredible. Under Larry’s master tutelage, the most bewildering magic will be broken down into easy-to-follow steps that students can recreate at home with common household items like pencils, rubber bands, paper clips, and string. For more information, visit https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/15303041 or call 775-832-4130.
Thursday, January 8
2026 Bald Eagle Basics Virtual Slideshow – 6-7 p.m., Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, 948 Incline Way. In order to prepare folks for the Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Count the following day, the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) will host a talk the evening before the count to provide information on the following topics: History of the Bald Eagle Count How to Age Eagles How the Count Works Other Discussions Please copy this link to the Bald Eagle Count Slide show: meet.google.com/nti-ynqc-ncp Register For The Presentation Here If you would like to learn more about the 2026 Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Count, please click For more information, visit https://www.tinsweb.org/upcoming-events/2022-mid-winter-bald-eagle-count-s2tr4-k8n9m-45ra4-yk2af-54sdy or call 775.298.0060.
Rustler’s Moon – 8-11 p.m., Bar of America, 10040 Donner Pass Rd.. For more information, visit https://www.barofamerica.com/calendar.html or call 530.587.2626.
Tangled Roots Open Mic & Reading Series – 6-7:30 p.m., Alibi Ale Works – Truckee Public House, 10069 Bridge St. Join Nevada County’s Poet Laureate, Karen Terrey, in her new monthly event that invites creatives who are interested in prose, poetry and reading for all ages. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1474825787082584/1474825797082583/?active_tab=about.