Every May, the Reno River Festival signals the beginning of summer, as it has come to be recognized as the first big event of the warmer months. Events that have become synonymous with the Reno River Festival include a whitewater kayaking competition, a 2.5-mile two person relay called Run Amuck, and the very popular Biggest Little Homebrew Challenge where festival goers are encouraged to enter their home-brewed beer in a hotly competitive showcase.
The Point never misses getting to the point when it comes to great karaoke and live music entertainment. Browse through the club's extensive catalog of karaoke titles that features everything from standards and classic rock to hip hop and today's latest hits. If you don't know the words, don't worry, the big screen and sharp sound system will make you sound better than you would have thought, and if karaoke .isn't all you want, there's also great live music played by pros later in the evening. Nightlife in Reno never sounded so good, so don't miss the Point!
Reno's downtown area is rife with historic buildings and architecture; to enjoy it while staying relatively cool, take a walk along the historic The River Walk District. The walkway winds through downtown and is not only scenic in its own right, it highlights the whole downtown area giving it an added touch of natural beauty amid the busy commercial landscape.