I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: March 21-22

It’s a good weekend to be a kid: the Kerak Shrine Circus is in town! Well, it’s in Reno, but that isn’t too far of a drive for elephants, clowns, and cotton candy. Also in Reno, but intended for a slightly older audience, is the Lady Luck Tattoo and Art Expo, coincidentally held at Circus Circus.

For the outdoorsy-types you can join in the March to End Senior Hunger 5K in Dayton; the 5K Glow Run benefitting the Western Nevada College Softball Team; or join a ranger at Washoe Lake State Park for a guided hike.

Music lovers can choose from the Trey Stone band at Carson Cigar Co., CW and Mr. Spoons at the Brewery Arts Center, blues with the Boonedoggles in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den.’ The Carson Chamber Singers 30th Anniversary Concert is sure to be something special.

Please take a look at the whole list; there is something for almost everyone this weekend in the Carson City area.

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. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.

SATURDAY:

• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)
• Dayton March to End Senior Hunger 3K/5K to benefit Dayton Meals on Wheels – Start/Finish at the Dayton Senior Center, parking available in the Dayton Intermediate School parking lot (registration 8am; race start 9am; Adults $20, Youth $15)
• Father-Daughter Cinderella Ball Tickets Available at the Carson High School North Gym (9am-12pm; $25, $5 additional princess)
• Everything half-off at Browser's Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (9:30am-6pm)
• Alta Alpina Cycling Club Weekend Ride: Virginia City - Lousetown Loop: 55 miles, approx. 4000 feet of climbing – meet at Governor’s Field (10am)
• Polar Plunge Benefit for Special Olympics at Zephyr Cove (sign in 10am-11:45am; Costume Contest 12pm; Plunge 12pm-12:30pm; Awards 1pm-3pm)
• DYFL Football and Cheer Early-Bird Sign-ups next to Silverada Little League Field: 285 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (10am-2pm)
• Open 4D Barrel Races at Washoe Valley Ranch and Rockin LJ Arena: 3185 Lakeshore, Washoe Valley (Times only 10:30am; Races 12pm)
• Science Workshops at the Children Museum of Northern Nevada (10am-11am; space limited, RSVP 884-2226)
• 68th Annual Shrine Circus at the Reno Livestock Event Center (11am; $14, kids $12)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• Burger Burn at Carson City Harley Davidson: 2900 Research Way (11am-2pm)
• Fourth Annual Northern Nevada Youth Art Show at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery: 220 W Telegraph St. (12pm-4pm)
• WNC Wildcats Baseball vs. Mount Hood Community College at Harvey Field at Western Nevada College (12pm AND 2pm)
• WNC Wildcats Softball vs. Snow College at Edmonds Sports Complex (12pm AND 2pm)
• Lady Luck Tattoo and Arts Expo at Circus Circus Casino’s Mandalay Ballroom, Reno (12pm-10pm; $15)
• Love on a Leash at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger)
• Advance Your Dance Day Camp at Yaple’s Ballroom (1pm-6pm; social dance 7pm-9pm; $50 per person)
• Special Olympics Track and Field Practice at Carson High School (1pm-3pm)
• Wild Horse Children’s Theater Presents: 101 Dalmatians, Jr. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (2pm; $10)
• Honoring Women in History at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Old US Highway 395 South, Gardnerville (2pm-4pm; free, light refreshments)
• High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
• 68th Annual Shrine Circus at the Reno Livestock Event Center (3pm; $14, kids $12)
• Dart Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 4pm; 5pm start; $10 plus board fees per person, bring partner)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (5pm-9pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Glow Run 5K Fundraiser for Wildcat Softball – start/finish at El Charro Avita -Please park behind El Charro’s in the back East dirt lot ($30; check-in 5:30pm; start 6pm; after party with DJ)
• Live Music with Corky Bennett at La Posada Real: 3205 Retail Dr. (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• Star Party and Science Demonstrations at Western Nevada College’s Observatory (sunset)
• Wild Horse Children’s Theater Presents: 101 Dalmatians, Jr at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $10)
• Carson High Musical Theater Presents: Pippin at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12, students $5)
• Roots Music Series: CW and Mr. Spoons at the Brewery Arts Center MHJ Black Box Theater (7pm; $15 at door)
• Live Music with the Boondoggles in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (7pm)
• Live Music with John Dawson at Casino Fandango (7pm)
• Rock, Paper, Scissors, Drink #2 at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (7pm; $5 buy in)
• 68th Annual Shrine Circus at the Reno Livestock Event Center (7pm; $14, kids $12)
• Carson City Chamber Singers’ 30th Anniversary Concert ‘Frostiana: Seven Country Songs’ at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: 314 N. Division St. (7:30pm; $10, ages 16 and younger free)
• Carson Valley Community Theater Presents: Nunsense at the CVIC Hall: 1572 Hwy 395, Minden (7:30pm; $18)
• Live Music at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden
• Music Saturdays: Trey Stone at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11pm)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Live Music with Richard Morris at Tahoe Ridge Winery: 1105 S. Carson St.
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Live Music at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm-12am)
• Karaoke at Barcade: 1930 N. Carson St.
• Live Music at the Carson Station (8:30pm)
• DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• Late Night Karaoke at Remedy’s (10pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

SUNDAY:

• Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
• Spring Reception and Art Raffle at East Fork Gallery: 1503 Highway 395 North Ste. K, Gardnerville (11am-4pm; free admission, raffle tickets $1)
• Lady Luck Tattoo and Arts Expo at Circus Circus Casino’s Mandalay Ballroom, Reno (12pm-7pm; $15)
• Family Fun and Fit Day: open gym, vendors, raffle prizes, car seat checks/installation, bounce house, face painting, and more at Tumbleweeds Gymnastics: 3633 Research Way #104 (1pm-4pm; free)
• 68th Annual Shrine Circus at the Reno Livestock Event Center (1pm; $14, kids $12)
• Honoring Women Who Made a Difference and Open House at the Dayton Museum: Shady Lane at Logan in Old Town Dayton (1pm-4pm)
• Washoe Lake State Park Guided Hike: Deadman’s Creek Hike – meet at Overflow Parking Lot inside Park (1pm-2pm; free with park admission: $7 per vehicle, $2 discount for Nevada residents)
• Wild Horse Children’s Theater Presents: 101 Dalmatians, Jr. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (2pm; $10)
• SOLD OUT: Carson Valley Community Theater Presents: Nunsense at the CVIC Hall: 1572 Hwy 395, Minden (2pm; $18)
• Pool Tournament and Drink Specials at Remedy’s (2pm)
• Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm; free)
• Spaghetti Feed at Corpus Christi Catholic Church: 3597 Sunridge ($18, kids 12 and younger $14)
• 68th Annual Shrine Circus at the Reno Livestock Event Center (5pm; $14, kids $12)