August/September 2016 65 MATT PALMER AUG. 3 Movies on Commons Beach. Every Wednesday until September you can enjoy a free movie and make new friends on Commons Beach. Bring your own blanket and chairs. Concerts at this beach also take place every Sunday at 4 p.m. until Sept. 4. gotahoenorth.com THROUGH AUG. 13 Revive your spirit at a classical concert. Every year, thousands flock to the concerts at Classical Tahoe, an event with three weeks of classical music, held at various locations. Internationally acclaimed musicians come from the Metropolitan Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and more. classicaltahoe.org THROUGH AUG. 21 Starlight Bard Gazing. The annual Shakespeare Festival runs performances on a sandy hill at Sand Harbor State Park. COOL EVENTS Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Village at Squaw Valley As you sit on plastic chairs or on beach blankets, watch the night fall before your very eyes. See Lake Tahoe in the distance, forming the stage’s backdrop. laketahoeshakespeare. com SEPT. 9–11 If you have a penchant for gourmet food and exquisite wine, the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival beckons. Drive on up to one of the top food festivals in country where you can meet celebrity chefs, enjoy farm to table dinners and witness cooking demos. Northstar California. gotahoenorth.com SEPT. 18 Emerald Bay Trail Run. Runners, this is one you won’t want to miss. Every aspect of this course gives you amazing views of Emerald Bay. Specifically, the race covers 7.5 miles with low-to-moderate rock climbing. Emerald Bay State Park. tahoetrailrunning. com SEPT. 24 Oktoberfest. Need an excuse to go to Tahoe? Oktoberfest is a German food and beer festival where the Village at Squaw is transformed into a tiny Bavaria. There will be games to watch as well as activities for the entire family. Village at Squaw. squawalpine.com OCT. 1–2 Spartan Race World Championship. Watch or participate in a zany yet demanding obstacle race at Squaw Valley Resort. This is the ultimate test of endurance where thousands of athletes representing 15 countries compete for $15,000 in cash and prizes. spartan.com or squawalpine.com OCT. 6–9 Lake Tahoe Marathon and Run Tahoe Events. Sign up and test your skills in one or more of the 20 events for running and exercise for the entire family. You don’t have to be a super athlete to participate. laketahoemarathon. com
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