The Lear's
Next Act

A historic Reno landmark is ready for a new purpose. Help decide what comes next.
Historic black-and-white photo of the Lear when it was a church, its facade completed as a line drawing.

Ways to participate

Join a community meeting

Join the City of Reno on Tuesday, November 17, to hear the latest on the process for the Lear and share your questions.

5:30 PM at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive.

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We want to hear from potential future users and operators of the space. Take our survey by November 30, 2026.

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Contact Us

Questions about the Lear or its future? Contact the City of Reno.

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Join our next community meeting

NOV
17
2026

Community Meeting

Lear Update (November 2026)

  • Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive

The City of Reno will share an update on the process for the Lear’s future and answer your questions.

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JAN
10
2026

Community Meeting

Future of the Lear Theater (January 2026)

  • Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: McKinley Arts and Culture Center

Co-hosted by city staff and local historian Alicia Barber, the workshop presented findings from a recent Historic Structures Report, detailing the 1939 building’s physical condition and the projected costs for structural stabilization and renovation. Nearly 200 in-person and virtual attendees participated, providing critical feedback on funding strategies and potential public uses for the long-vacant landmark.

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