Music This Week Truckee Tahoe

🎵 Weekly Live Music Lineup

Alibi Ale Works – Truckee Public House

• Open Stage Mondays: Community talent showcase—signups at 6:30 pm, performances from 7 pm onward tahoe.com+15kvmr.org+15visittruckeetahoe.com+15.
  
  

• Sunday Bluegrass Jam: Weekly jam session from 6–8:30 pm. Chill, welcoming, and free to join or enjoy .
  
  

• Weekly Show: This Thursday (June 19), look out for “Down the Rabbit Hole” – a classic rock ‘n’ roll band returning to Alibi after regional tour gigs alibialeworks.com+5alibialeworks.com+5alibialeworks.com+5.
  
  

Other Venues

• Moody’s Bistro Bar & Beats (within Truckee Hotel downtown): Premier destination for weekend live music and upscale dining visittruckeetahoe.com+7tripadvisor.com+7tahoegetaways.com+7.
  
  

• Bar of America & local breweries (including FiftyFifty & Truckee Brewing Company): Great casual spots for live, unadvertised sets vogue.com+2opentable.com+2riverstreetinntruckee.com+2.
  
  

• 50 50 Brewing Events  https://www.fiftyfiftybrewing.com/pages/events

🍽️ Where to Dine Before or After Shows

• Downtown Favorites:
  
  

• Moody’s Bistro Bar & Beats – hearty American fare, strong cocktails, regular live performances vogue.com+3tripadvisor.com+3tahoegetaways.com+3.
  
  

• Cottonwood Restaurant – perched on the south side of the Truckee River, perfect for a cozy dinner before evening shows riverstreetinntruckee.com+3cottonwoodrestaurant.com+3vogue.com+3.
  
  

• Pianeta Ristorante – authentic Italian and date-night ready vogue.com+2tripadvisor.com+2tahoegetaways.com+2.
  
  

• Upscale Options:
  
  

• Stella at Gravity Haus – globally inspired, vibrant plates and cocktails, great group pre-show spot opentable.com+1dailytelegraph.com.au+1.
  
  

• Tangerine – French bistro experience in Brickelltown; reservations advised sfgate.com.
  
  

• Casual & Take‑Out:
  
  

• Cloud Sushi – artisanal nigiri and rolls made fresh from Tokyo/US-coast fish. Wed–Sat noon–7pm; ideal for late lunch or picnic by the Amphitheater vogue.com+14alibialeworks.com+14alibialeworks.com+14sfgate.com.
  
  

• Mountain Brew – local grab‑and‑go café if you just want a quick bite tahoe.com.
  
  

• Family‑Friendly & Views:
  
  

• River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant – scenic riverside dining; great midday stop before park concerts vogue.com+4sfgate.com+4dailytelegraph.com.au+4riverranchlodge.com.
  
  

• PJ’s Bar & Grill – laid-back meals with golf-course views at Grays Crossing tahoegetaways.com.
  
  

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Pet‑Friendly Tips

• Bring blankets & chairs to Wednesday’s Music in the Park—perfect for a laid‑back evening with the kids.
  
  

• Venues like Alibi and River Ranch welcome families; Alibi even offers non‑alcoholic options and outdoor seating.
  
  

• For pooches: Cloud Sushi picnic tables are dog‑friendly, and the riverside patios at River Ranch are paws‑approved.
  
  

✅ Weekly Schedule at a Glance

🔮 Plan 

1. Reserve ahead at Moody’s, Cottonwood, or Stella—weekends fill fast.
   
   

2. Plan your evening: enjoy dinner around 6 pm, then catch a live set by 7–7:30 pm.
   
   

Pack smart: For outdoor events, bring layers, snacks, and chairs for comfort.