Hello hikers and bikers! Welcome to the Tahoe TV/Tahoetopia Reno-Tahoe Weekly Planner for August 19-25, 2010.

Another great summer weekend with plenty on the docket to keep things interesting. Check the list and rub your 'what to do' rock and get out there!

Here's a look at some top picks around the region for the days ahead...

Thursday, Aug 19:
Get fresh by the lake! Tahoe City lakeside Farmer's Markets continue at Commons Beach from 8am-1pm. This week, watch for top Tahoe chef, Douglas Dale as he leads his special group through the market.

FINAL WEEK! Truckee Thursdays, wraps up its summer run tonight. Live music this week from Jo Mama, with the non-profit focus this week on the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association, who put this event on every week.

TGI Thursdays, the Village at Northstar's weekly wine, dine and shopping evening featuring food and drink specials and other discounts. Plus an added bonus tonight with the Rock & Roll For Trails benefit event for the Truckee Trails Foundation featuring live music and a special film premier.

Friday, Aug 20:
The Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City hosts its second weekend of Fine Arts & Crafts Festival through Sunday.

The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival rolls into its final weekend at Sand Harbor.

Music On The Beach wraps up its summer run in Kings Beach, this week featuring The Trey Stone Band. 6:00pm start.

Jake's on the Lake in Tahoe City, presents Frank Carabetta & Dave on the 88's performing in the Cafe'.

Saturday, Aug 21:
The big event this weekend is the Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddleboard Festival in Kings Beach. SUP lovers from around the country are expected for a series of races and all the usual festival fun and frivolity.

Squaw Valley USA holds their last weekend of Sunset Hikes at High Camp.

Northstar-at-Tahoe offers a women's downhill mountain bike clinic.

Head to Lake Mary, at Sugar Bowl for a special benefit dinner for the Pacific Crest Trail Foundation.

Jake's on the Lake in Tahoe City, presents Kip Yager performing in the Cafe'.

Coming this weekend to the Crystal Bay Casino

Sunday, Aug 22:
The Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation hosts their 17th Annual Gourmet Asado fundraiser at the base of Palisades Tahoe USA. Food, drink, good folks and a huge raffle.

The Tahoe City Concerts at Commons Beach presents Vinyl - 4pm start.

Tuesday, August 24:
It's another cool Bluesday in the Village at Palisades Tahoe, this week featuring Austin great Carolyn Wonderland. 6pm start, food and drink specials.

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That's the Tahoetopia.com Top Picks Weekly Planner. For more, view our complete event calendar.

Rub that 'what to do' rock and have a great weekend - we'll see ya out there.
- Eric T.

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