- Fourth of July fireworks over Mills Park. 9 p.m.
- Annual Fourth of July Spectacular "Lights on the Lake 2000" at South Lake Tahoe, 9:45 p.m., complete with synchronized patriotic music on KRLT FM93.9 and KOWL AM 1490. Fireworks visible from Nevada Beach to Historic Camp Richardson. Call (800) ATTAHOE or www.virtualtahoe.com.
- Skyfire at Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno. Call 332-3333.
- Fourth of July Transportation Fair at the Nevada Railroad Museum on South Carson Street. Call 687-6953.
- Uptown Downtown Artown. Reno Summer Arts Festival features more than 150 different performances and exhibits in dozens of locations citywide. Through July 31. Call 329-1324.
- Carson City Democratic Central Committee meet the candidates and fellow Democrats old-fashioned picnic, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mills Park. Candidates include Bonnie Parnell, Michelle Trusty-Murphy, Willie Edwards and Ed Bernstein. Call 841-DEMS.
- Pops in the Park at Mormon Station, 4 p.m., Genoa. Sierra Philharmonic performs holiday music. Call 782-2590.
- Fourth of July Parade down C Street in Virginia City, 1 p.m., plus barbecue at Miners Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $5 per person. Proceeds to benefit Virginia City High School Class of 2001. And, a dinner/dance at the Old Train Depot from 6-10 p.m. with live music by The Comstock Cowboys, plus raffle and door prizes. Call 847-0311.
- Comedians Barry Diamond and Gene Pompa perform at Catch a Rising Star inside the Silver Legacy, Reno. Through Saturday. Call 325-7469.
- Memphis Rising performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Through Sunday. Call 782-9711.
- Comedians Willie Barcena and The Comedy Twins perform at The Improv inside the Reno Hilton. Through Sunday. Call 789-2078.