16th annual Sierra Nevada Alliance conference in Kings Beach. www.sierranevadaalliance.org

Robert Cray Band at Harrah’s South Shore Room in Stateline.

6th annual Art Bark Fest – Animal Art & Wine Festival in the Village at Squaw Valley. Animal art, a lake jump competition, animal-themed activities and free live music by Saul Kaye will pay tribute to man and woman’s best friend. The wine tasting is a $25 donation per day and includes a commemorative glass. The funds benefit the Tahoe Truckee Humane Society and Squaw Valley Rescue Dogs. www.thevillageatsquaw.com or (530) 584.6266

Excellence in Education Foundation in partnership with the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors is providing the opportunity to preview eight of the Truckee area’s most magnificent homes. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, group discounts are available. Tickets are available at Dickson Realty, Sheridan Northstar R.E., Tahoe Mountain Resorts R.E. in the Village at Northstar and at www.ExinEd.org.

International Coastal Cleanup Day, meet at El Dorado Beach in South Lake Tahoe for the largest garbage collection in the Guinness Book of World Records. (530) 544.4210

Big Blue Adventure Race Series includes kayaking on Lake Tahoe, mountain biking, and orienteering. The Sprint Race is two to four hours and the Adventure Race is between six and 12 hours. The race begins and ends at the Village at Northstar. To register, visit www.bigblueadventure.com.

16th annual Sierra Nevada Alliance conference in Kings Beach. www.sierranevadaalliance.org

16th annual Sierra Nevada Alliance conference in Kings Beach. www.sierranevadaalliance.org

Handful of Luvin’ at Valhalla Boathouse in South Lake Tahoe. (530) 541.4975

Farmers Market, Commons Beach, Tahoe City.