I Love Carson City’s Super Bowl Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 4 – 5

It’s a wine walking, Super Bowl weekend. You’ll find music and art on this list, but also a list of sports books and football parties. Fun for kids, adults, families, and friends awaits you in the area: it just depends on what you are in the mood for. Keep reading and have a great weekend!

SATURDAY:

• Free Youth Basketball Handling Clinic at the MAC: 1870 Russell Way (7:30am-8:30am; open to all youth aged 6-18; 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, 2017 who live in Carson or attend Carson schools; bring original birth certificates and proof of residency)
• Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• Coffee and Donuts with the Experimental Aircraft Association Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)
• 15th Annual 4-H Fabric and Rummage Sale in the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall (9am-4pm)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• Houseplant Hospital at the Greenhouse Garden Center: 2450 S. Curry St. (9am-5pm; Bring your houseplants and let us help you diagnose problems and help with transplanting; weather permitting)

Fun for kids can be found just south of Carson. Learn about the Young Chautaquans at the Douglas County Museum or watch ‘Pete’s Dragon’ at the Minden Library. Celebrate 20 years of the Dayton Library or decorate Valentine's cookies at Genoa Coffee and Candy inside Carson Lanes.

• New Year’s Art Show and ’Road to the Future’ Exhibit in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Free Valentine Cookie Decorating at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (10am-7:30pm)
• Family Day; Meet the Young Chautauquans at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (free admission 10am -2pm; Young Chautauquans 10am-12pm; Led by Dianna Borges, kids learn what it's like to be a famous person from history, step into the shoes, wear the style of clothes and act out the life of the historical person they portray)
• Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (10:30am)
• Saturday Cinema: Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (10:30am; Free coffee and treats will be provided; this movie is geared toward teens and adults)
• 20th Birthday Celebration at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (11am-3pm; coffee, cake, door prizes, raffle, and more)
• Tales and Wags Therapy Dogs at the Carson City Library (11am-12pm; Participants can read to the dogs and will receive a free book; under 9 yrs old must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk: sign up at the Carson Nugget, Cactus Jacks, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Remedy's Bar, Touched By Angels, Comma Coffee, or the Brewery Arts Center Artisan Store (1pm-5pm, raffle at 5pm sharp in the Carson Nugget Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar; $15)
• Wine Walk Special Events: Live Music by Dave and Friends Jazz Combo at the NAA Gallery at the BAC; Artist Meet and Greet with Karen Kreyeski at Carson City Art Gallery; Chair Massages at Patchwork Giraffe

Wine walking is a Carson City tradition. Grab some friends and explore our downtown. Art exhibits, great shops, yummy food, and a good time are yours to be had.

• Iconic Nevada Art Show and Reception featuring Eric Holland at the Nevada Press Association in the Rinckel Mansion: 102 N Curry St (1pm-6pm)
• Book Signing with local historian Bonnie Boice Nishikama “My Life as a ‘Home’ Kid, a history of the Nevada State Orphans/Children’s Home” at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce: 1900 S Carson St (2pm-4pm)
• First Saturday Family Movie: Pete’s Dragon at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; rated PG; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• Three Year Anniversary Party with food, drinks, raffles, music, and more at Nevada Vapor Supply: 206 N. Carson St. (5pm-9pm; $5 cover; must be 18+)
• Virginia City Booster Club presents a Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser at St. Mary’s Art Center: 55 N. R St, Virginia City (5pm; $20; silent auction and raffle; benefit for Virginia City High School athletes)
• Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Father Daughter Dance at the Douglas County Community Center: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (6pm-8:30pm $10 per person)
• Dinner Music with the GHI Jazz Trio at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-8:30pm; DJ R Styles at 9pm)
• Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (6pm-10pm; $10-$14; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Live Music with Dale Poune at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
• Date Night at Comma Coffee (special menu, music, soft lighting, candlelight)

Valentine’s Day is coming up, but you can show your sweetie a good time now. Date night at Comma Coffee is a new option. Whatitdo hits the stage at Sassafras and you’ll find Everyday Saints at Carson Lanes. Fun waits wherever you wander.

• Star Party and Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (6pm-10pm; free; weather permitting)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Fundraiser for baby Ava Gray and Live DJ at the Blue Bull (donations to the family earn raffle tickets; booze basket drawing Sunday night)
• Live Music with the Melissa Dru Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music: Whatitdo at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Everyday Saints at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (8pm-12am; must be 21+)
• Live Music with Decoy at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Southbound Train at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Live Music with Whiskey Maiden in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Carson City Cruise - Meet N Greet Family Bowling Night at Gold Dust West (8pm-10pm; Calling Out All Car Enthusiasts: Mini trucks, Imports, Hot Rods, Lowriders, Low Rods, Rat Rods, etc. Come on out and have some family fun)
• Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-11pm)
• Pre-Game Dance Party with DJ R Styles at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm; no cover, 21+)

Area you ready for some football? North, south, east, west, or downtown: there’s a good time to be found: drink specials and football squares everywhere. If you couldn’t care less about the Patriot-Falcons match-up, then consider BINGO for CASI or bowling and some Valentine cookie decorating. Sundays also offer an early morning ride with Muscle Powered and some no-stress yoga. Keep reading for even more lazy day fun.

Super Bowl SUNDAY:

• First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 8am; 8:30am-11am, $8)
• Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• 15th Annual 4-H Fabric and Rummage Sale in the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall (9am-1pm)
• Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 9am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but usually about 12-16 mph; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $10 cash only; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• New Year’s Art Show and ’Road to the Future’ Exhibit in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Free Valentine Cookie Decorating at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (10am-7:30pm)
• Western Nevada Futbol Club Inter-squad Scrimmage and Player Meet and Greet at Dayton High School: 335 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (10am-12:30pm; Admission is free and there will be season ticket give aways and autograph signing after)
• Superbowl Party with Buffet and Golf at Empire Ranch Golf Course (Shotgun start 10am, Superbowl Party 3:30pm; $35 includes 18 holes, cart, party, $13 party only)
• Bingo fundraiser for CASI at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, game play 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; lunch available; must be 21+)
• Kids Eat Free at the (Firkin and) Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• Fundraiser for baby Ava Gray at the Blue Bull (donations to the family earn raffle tickets; booze basket drawing Sunday night)
• Valentine Craft at the Carson City Library (1pm-2pm; All ages, under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• Story Time at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (2pm)
• Dayton Valley Chili Cook-off and Super Bowl Party at the Dayton Valley Golf Club, Dayton (Sampling begins at 12pm, Judging begins at 1pm; Super Bowl Party to follow; Tastings $5; Raffle and Silent Auction; Benefit for the Dayton Food Pantry)
• Miss Douglas County and Carson City Pageant at the Carson City Community Center (3pm)
• Live Music with Rock River in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)

Many people already have a favorite watering hole in town, and others have a friend’s party they’ll be attending. I still want you to have a list of where to bet on or watch today’s big game. Please be safe out there and find a designated driver or get a ride if today’s fun includes a bunch of drinking.

WHERE TO WATCH SUPERBOWL LI: 3:30 PM on FOX- New England Patriots vs the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas

• --Casinos and Sports Books:
• Carson Nugget: 507 N. Carson St. - Big Game Party inside Alatte's Barrel Room; $19.99; Space limited, RSVP at 775-882-1626 x752
• Max Casino: 900 S. Carson St. – SPORTS BOOK; Food and Drink Specials; Football Squares; Cash Giveaways
• Fandango: 3800 S. Carson St. – SPORTS BOOK; Prize giveaways, Hot seats, Stadium-style food
• Bodine’s Casino: 5650 S. Carson St. – SPORTS BOOK
• Gold Dust West: 2171 US Hwy 50 E- SPORTS BOOK; free football squares at the Sports Bar
• SlotWorld: 3879 US Hwy 50 E – SPORTS BOOK; Football party
• --Downtown:
• Old Globe: 407 N. Curry St.
• Carson Cigar Co.: 318 N. Carson St. Ste 101 - Quarterly Drink Specials, food
• Westside Pour House: 110 W. Telegraph St. - all day happy hour
• The Blue Bull: 107 E. Telegraph St. – Football party with multiple drink specials; pot luck –bring a dish, get a drink on them; football squares
• Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar: 301 N. Carson St. – Drink specials
• The (Firkin and) Fox Brewpub: 310 S. Carson St. – Food and drink specials, raffle and giveaways
• --North Carson:
• Bully’s Sports Bar: 3530 N. Carson St. – Food and drink specials
• Crossroads Lounge: 300 E. Winnie Lane – Football squares, door prizes, side dish pot luck, drink specials
• The Tap-Shack: 112 Rice St.
• Hydra's Lair: 1802 N Carson St Suite 150 - all ages, potluck
• --East Carson:
• Remedy’s: 306 E. Williams St. – Football party with football squares and drink specials
• Ed’s Doghouse: 3300 Airport Rd. – Football party with potluck, drink specials, and football squares
• Whiskey Tavern: 3481 US Hwy 50 E – drink specials
• The Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Deer Run Rd.
• Empire Ranch Golf Club: 1875 Fair Way -Football party with buffet $13; food and drink specials; giveaways
• --South Carson:
• Red’s Old 395: 1055 S. Carson St.
• MJ’s Sports Bar: 3679 S. Carson St.
• El Charro Avita: 4389 S. Carson St. – Drink specials and munchies
• Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge inside Carson Lanes: 4600 Snyder Ave. - Food and drink specials

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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