I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Jan. 30-31

Batten down the hatches, Carson City, there’s a storm a’brewin. Feed your need for culture at the Brewery Arts Center where you’ll find Kenny Arnold’s exhibit ‘Free Your Soul.’ The Metropolitan Opera ‘Turandot’ plays live at the Galaxy Theater. Or enjoy Carson High School’s last performance of ‘And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank.’

SATURDAY:

• Free Basketball Handling Clinic for Kids at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC): 1870 Russell Way (7:30am-8:30am; sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club)
• Little League Registration at the Indoor Facility at Governor’s Field (8am-12pm; open to ages 4-18 as of Aug. 31, 2016 who live in Carson or attend Carson schools; bring original birth certificates and proof of residency)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bob Hickox and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Northern Nevada Forensic League Speech and Debate Tournament at Carson High School (First Round begins 8:30am)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• Metropolitan Opera Live: Turandot at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (9:55am; $20)
• Art Show featuring "Free Your Soul" by Kenny Arnold in the Brewery Arts Center's Grand Ballroom (10am-4pm)
• New Year’s Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-10pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Annual Winter Sale at Little Monsters Children’s Resale Shop: 444 E. Williams St. Ste 1 (10am-6pm; 40% off anything marked with a green dot)
• NNLC Family Reading Program: help your children learn to read while doing fun family activities at the Carson City Library (10am-12pm; for parents and children birth to third grade)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)

Get the kids involved today. Head to the the indoor facility at Governor’s Field if you’ve got a little leaguer in the family. The Boys and Girls Club sponsors a free basketball clinic at the MAC. Little Monsters Children’s Store is holding their annual winter sale. Little ones learning to read will benefit from the Library’s Family Reading Program.

• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• Teapots and Such: Carson City Historical Society's Teapot Exhibit at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; free admission, donations appreciated)
• Carson High School Drama Department presents “And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank” in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (2pm; $10, $5 students/seniors)
• Final Day of the Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Two Year Anniversary and Vape Meet-up at Nevada Vapor Supply: 206 N. Carson St. (5pm-9pm; 18 and older only; DJ, food, giveaways and more)
• Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (5:30pm-8:30pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Joe at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (6pm-10:30pm; free; weather permitting -NOT open if it is snowing and/or there is snow on the roads)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)

Dust off those bell bottoms, the shoulder pads, or your favorite clothes from eras past for the Decades Dance Party at Living the Good Life. Enjoy Wild Horse Epidemic in an acoustic performance at A to Zen. Just Jake is hitting the stage at Carson Cigar Co. DJ Cillo is in the house at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar.

• Live Music: Wild Horse Epidemic unplugged in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm doors; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Live Music with the John Dawson Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• 18th annual Stars of Tomorrow Talent Showcase presented by Carson Valley Community Theater at the CVIC Hall: 1572 Hwy 395, Minden (7pm; $15, $10 students/seniors)
• Music Saturdays: Live Music with Just Jake at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11am)
• Live Music with Mimic at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (8pm)
• Live Music with Monique and the Motley Blues Band at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Decades Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm Come dressed in your favorite outfit from your favorite era, 70s through today)
• DJ Cillo at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Pair that with unlimited bowling until noon and you’ve got yourself a great Sunday. The Capital City Community Band performs at the First Presbyterian Church in its annual ‘Let the Band Play On’ concert. Show some appreciation for these talented musicians by making a donation to their group. Games aren’t just for kids, you know. Nerdvana is holding its first ‘Adult Games Night’ this evening, just make sure to bring your ID.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bob Hickox and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Free Health Expo at Carson Mall (10:15am-4:30pm)
• Annual Winter Sale at Little Monsters Children’s Resale Shop: 444 E. Williams St. Ste 1 (10am-6pm; 50% off anything marked with a green dot)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Nerdvana: NEW LOCATION 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Teapots and Such: Carson City Historical Society's Teapot Exhibit at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; free admission, donations appreciated)
• Family Day: All Ages Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1pm-2:30pm; $20 per painter)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• ’Help The Band Play On’ Capital City Community Band Concert at the First Presbyterian Church at King and Division Streets (3pm; free, donations for the band appreciated)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (3pm-5:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Adult Game Night at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (9pm; must be 18+)

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go here for events beyond Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information.

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