I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 18 – 19

Fingers crossed, we’ve got a few days without the wet stuff. This winter seems like the song that never ends. We received late word that Saturday's monthly Trash Mob has been canceled. The good news is there's a day-long music fest at the Carson Colony Gym on South Curry is fundraising for the DAPL Water Protectors. Music, art, cinema, comedy and more are on tap for this weekend. Take a look for all of your options.

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)
• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)
• 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)
• Muscle Powered One Hour Trash Mob has been canceled: Any questions contact Randy Gaa at Randall.Gaa@gmail.com)
• In Jesus Name Free Medical Clinic at Valley Christian Fellowship: 1352 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (Must check-in between 9am and 12pm; FREE; first come first seen; Family Practice, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Orthopedists and multiple specialty doctors available; NO narcotics, NO disability or legal evaluations; Coffee, snacks and lunch provided)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)

Are you an artist? The Nevada Artist Association is hosting a new exhibit and invites all comers to participate.

• Entries Accepted for the judged Winter Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-2pm; This show has no theme. Open to members and non-members. For complete rules go to www.nevadaartists.org )
• Nevada State Prison Preservation Society's general membership meeting in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office (10am; all welcome; presentation "Stealing the State - The Politics of Embezzlement” by Glen Whorton)
• Dust Off Your Glove Day with Silverada Little League at the Silverada Little League Field: Old Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (10am-2pm; meet other players, coaches, and to see what little league is all about)
• Alice in Wonderland at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville (10am-5pm)
• Saturday Cinema: "Barefoot in the Park" 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)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• Open Interviews at Dutch Bros Coffee: 2083-A South Lompa Lane (12pm-3pm; bring a resume and written availability)
• Comedy Improv at Douglas High School, Minden (2pm; $10 at the door)
• Fundraiser and Benefit Concert with the Rockaholics, Southbound Train, Canyon White, Shonae, Red Hoop Drum, and more at the Carson Colony Gym: 2800 So. Curry St. (2pm-10pm; fundraiser for the Nevada Water Protectors in Standing Rock; $5 suggested donation; drug and alcohol free event)

Expand your horizons with the International Film Weekend at the Community Center. Tonight’s film, Cinema Paradiso, will whisk you off to Italy. For a morning dose of romance, you’ll find ‘Barefoot at the Park’ at the Minden Library.

• ‘Party House’ at 1562 Walker Drive (self-guided tours 4pm-7pm; learn about potential dangers of teenage parties; Actors will be staged throughout the house dramatizing different scenarios, including drug use, overdose and sexual assault; Diana Alonso’s Senior Project)
• Date Night with Live Music by Elizabeth Tully at Comma Coffee (special menu, music, soft lighting, candlelight)
• Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• 3 MC Northern Nevada’s First Annual Crab Feed at Fuji Park (doors 5pm, dinner 7pm-9pm; $50 at the door; music, dancing, raffle)
• Douglas High School Performing Arts Students Showcase at the CVIC Hall: 1411 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 5:30pm, 6pm start; $10 at the door)
• Live Music with GHI Jazz at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-8:30pm; sit-ins welcome)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
• Star Party and Telescope Viewing at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (6pm-10pm; free; weather permitting -NOT open if it is snowing and/or there is snow on the roads)
• Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (6pm-10pm; $10-$14; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• International Film Weekend presents Italian Film: ‘Cinema Paradiso’ in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center (7pm; FREE; Rated R; A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist; A discussion will follow the showing of each film)

Laughter is the best medicine, so they say. Let the Douglas High School Improv troope make you chuckle. Nick Josten returns to the Brewery Arts Center with a plethora of comedians that will regale you with ‘Tales from Dating Hell.’

• Live Music: An Evening with Juliet Favero in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (doors 6pm; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; all ages)
• Comedy Improv at Douglas High School, Minden (7pm; $10 at the door)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Live Music with Reckless Envy at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Dance Club Night with guest DJs at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; must be 21+, drink specials)
• Tales From Dating Hell: Stand-up Comedy hosted by Nick Josten at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (doors 7:30pm, 8pm start; $5 at door; featuring Patrick Shillito, Jenny Pezdespencer, Matt Weigand, Doniele Johnston, Bryant Tarpley, Meghan Simmons, Darlene Pearson, James Fleming, Amy Bosch, Bobby Benedict, and more)
• Live Music with Big Heart at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• February Birthday Bash with Live Music by Musicole at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; free drink for February birthdays and cake for all)
• Live Music with the Trippin' King Snakes at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Justin Lee in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-11pm)
• Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm; no cover, 21+)
• Live Rockabilly with Hot Rod Rebellion at the Blue Bull (10pm)

Did someone pop the question on Valentine’s Day? Brides-to-be can get a head start on wedding planning at the Fall in Love Bridal Festival at Genoa Lakes. Take advantage of the break in storms with a hike at Washoe Lake State Park. If you’ve ever wondered about that neat stone house at the eastern entrance of Mills Park, you’re in luck. This afternoon the historic Wungnema House will be open to the public, so go satisfy your curiosity.

SUNDAY:

• 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)
• 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)
• Storm Clean-up Work Party at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-2pm; we could use a few extra hands -and brooms and shovels and wheelbarrows; coffee and donuts provided)
• Winter Art Show opens in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Alice in Wonderland at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville (11am-4pm)
• Kids Eat Free at the (Firkin and) Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• Fall in Love Festival Bridal Show at Genoa Lakes Golf Resort (11am-4pm; $10 at the door)
• Washoe Lake State Park Guided Hike: Dune Trek - Meet at the Equestrian parking lot, near the pavilion, turn right past the fee booth, go pass the campground to the gravel parking lot (1pm-3pm, Please arrive at least 10 minutes early; moderate three-mile ranger-guided hike; park admission $7 per vehicle, $2 discount for Nevada residents)
• Meditation and Book Study at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-4pm; We'll begin with a short, guided meditation. Then we'll explore a variety of writings from metaphysical teachings and spiritual traditions around the world)
• 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)
• The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation (FCCPR) hosts an Open House for the historic Wungnema House on the east end of Mills Park - The building is accessible by the Park entrance on Saliman Road, opposite the high school (2pm-5pm; Free)
• Live Music with George Pickard in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Comedy Improv at Douglas High School, Minden (7pm; $10 at the door)

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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