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Summer Events

Traditional Peruvian music featured on the Comstock this Saturday

Event Date: 
August 3, 2019 - 6:00pm

The historic Comstock town of Silver City, Nev. will host another free, family-friendly public event on Saturday August 3. Kantu Inka will perform on the town’s outdoor stage, the Silver Pavilion, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Kantu Inka is a duo including Carlos Ocampo and Julie Lozada Ocampo. They bring Peruvian culture alive with dance and traditional instruments such as zampoñas, quenas, charangos, bombos, chacchas, and cajón.

2nd Annual Summer Nights: Music, Fun, Food, and Friends at Dayton Tap House

Event Date: 
July 19, 2019 - 5:00pm

A cancer diagnosis is life-threatening, financially devastating, and strikes without warning. Even patients who have worked hard all their life can find themselves struggling to afford necessities such as keeping their lights on, buying gas (for travel to treatment), and covering the high cost of medicine. As one of the regions only organizations providing such support for patients, Carson Tahoe is their only safety net.

Carson City Department of Arts and Culture announces 2019 Summer Artist Lecture Series

Event Date: 
July 11, 2019 - 5:00pm

Carson City Department of Arts & Culture has announced a new Summer Artist Lecture Series here in Carson City. A game-changing collaboration with Resident Artist Program in Silver City Nevada and Buffalo Creek Art Center Inc!

Our first guests on Thursday July 11th (5-630pm) will be Russ Connell from Dallas, TX and Claire Scully from London, UK. Each artist will be presenting for 45 minutes- free to the public!

Come inside, cool down, and meet some TOP TALENT at the Community Development Building (the Brick),108 E. Proctor St., Carson City, NV 89701

http://www.russconnell.com/

Hands-on science activities in Silver City this Tuesday

Science Fun in Silver City This Tuesday
Event Date: 
July 9, 2019 - 10:00am

SILVER CITY, Nev. — Children ages 8-12 and their parents can take part in a fun science activity this Tuesday. Jim Barcellos of University Nevada Cooperative Extension leads his popular interactive science activity on Tuesday, July 9 from 10 to noon at the Silver City School House, 385 High Street. The activity is free and all children ages 8-12, with their parents, are invited to attend.

Hands-On Science Activities in Silver City July 2 and July 9; concerts, book signings and more to follow

Event Date: 
July 2, 2019 - 10:00am

Silver City, Nevada - Kids ages 8-12 and their parents can don goggles and learn why there's an endothermic reaction between vinegar and baking soda in a bubbling and fun activity on July 2 in Silver City. Participants will use thermometers and observe whether heat is created or extinguished. The experiment will also help them learn about Celsius and Fahrenheit.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, June 25

As we set our radar ahead to Tuesday, June 25, 2019, we say hello Carson City and welcome to a bevy of events ahead including activities for children of all ages, a Muscle Powered morning walk, evening hike and bike ride, a cyber security awareness workshop hosted by DeBug Computer, a job fair at the Carson Nugget, art showings, a delicious taste of France via Bleu Café Culinary Travelers Club and more. Read on for what's happening.

Comstock Town Offers Free Summer Events for All Ages

Silver City Offers Free Public Events All Summer
Event Date: 
June 25, 2019 - 10:00am

SILVER CITY, Nev. — A number of different groups sponsor an annual summer series of public events in historic Silver City. This summer, events include a free family-friendly concert by Kantu Inka, visits from award-winning visiting artists and writers, kids science and engineering activities, plus a floral design class, a coding workshop, lectures and more for adults and teens.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, June 20

Good day Carson City and welcome to the last day of spring. Today is Thursday, June 20, 2019. Instead of hot weather, Mother Nature has decided to cool things down some as we head into the weekend with highs in the low 80s today and the low 70s for the first day of summer. Events, activities and more are lined up today including the first day of the three-day police officer motorcycle challenge at Mills Park, morning walks, Cruise Night at Empire Ranch Golf Course and live music outdoors at Living the Good Life.

Fraternity team to stop in Carson City during 4,730 mile bike ride

Event Date: 
June 14, 2019 - 11:30am

The Journey of Hope North team arrive in Carson City as part of a 4,370-mile summer-long journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, August 10. The team will dedicate their summer to supporting people with disabilities through grant funding and community engagement. This group of 22 cyclists and six crew members is one of three Journey of Hope teams cycling across the country. This event, organized by The Ability Experience, is now in its 32nd year.

Tahoe South brings the sizzle with 2019 summer events

A record-breaking winter, a full lake and a packed calendar beckons visitors to the Sierra as Tahoe South heats up with summer events including its famed fireworks show, a celebrity golf tournament, star-studded headline concerts and more.

Carson City restaurant to host Boys and Girls Club Kentucky Derby Days fundraiser

Event Date: 
May 4, 2019 - 2:30pm

Since 1875 The Kentucky Derby has been a celebration of Southern culture and an icon of Americana. The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada in Carson City has joined in on that celebration for 11 years making it one of the biggest fundraisers for the organization.

Last day of Summer: Events and happenings around Carson City for Sept. 21

Welcome to the last day of summer Carson City. Today is Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. The forecast calls for sunny skies and cool nights through the weekend, ideal for today and the weekend's upcoming events.

Things to do on Tuesday around Carson City: Head to the polls, the library, and the hills

Event Date: 
June 12, 2018 (All day)

If you didn’t take advantage of early voting, then today is the day to cast that Primary ballot. The local library can be your best friend during summer vacation; Carson City celebrated the kick-off to their summer program on Sunday, while the library in Minden will host a party this evening to get the summer events started. The State Library and Archives have started a new lunchtime program. Join them for Archives Appetizer, a monthly speaker program that will cover different topics of Nevada History. Muscle Powered features two guided hikes on Tuesdays.

Lake Tahoe: Training base where athletes compete, recreate

Whether it's snowboarders, skiers, cyclists, runners or swimmers, Olympic and elite athletes utilize Lake Tahoe to push their training regimens to the limit with challenging and breathtaking terrain.

Carson City Library summer reading program features sheriff's motor patrol

Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Gary Denham lets Leilani Lovett, 9, turn on the siren on his motorcycle during a Community Heroes event as part of the Summer Reading Program at the Carson City Library in Carson City, Nev. on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. For more information on upcoming summer events, go to www.carsoncitylibrary.org.

Bluesdays at the Village at Squaw Valley

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Repeats every 7 days every Tuesday until Sat Aug 08 2015 .
June 16, 2015 - 6:00pm
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August 4, 2015 - 6:00pm

One of North Shore’s most popular summer events is the Bluesdays concert series. It takes place every Tuesday evening, June 16 – September 8, from 6 p.m-8:30 p.m. in the Village Events Plaza in Olympic Valley, California.

Blues musicians from around the country take center stage and perform free concerts for guests and, in addition to the live shows, there are also a variety of food and drink specials available.

Kids Adventure Games at Mammoth Mountain set for Aug. 2, registration underway

Kids Adventure Games
Event Date: 
August 2, 2014 (All day)

Registration has begun for the 2014 Kids Adventure Games, the premier race for children ages six to 14 that features teams of two competing in mountain biking, hiking, zip lines, a Tarzan rope swing, giant Slope-n-Slide, cargo nets, mud pits and more.

The race is scheduled for August 2, 2014 at Mammoth Mountain as part of a new, exciting eight-race series, the Kids Adventure Games, taking place at various locations across the nation. Event details are as follows:

Carson Nugget to host Memorial Day barbecue, the first of four summer events

Event Date: 
May 27, 2013 - 1:00pm

Are you looking for something fun to do on Memorial Day? Come on down to the Carson Nugget in Carson City and participate in the first of four Red, White, & Blue Summer BBQs.

On Monday, Memorial Day, from 1-7 p.m. the Carson Nugget will host the first BBQ of the season. This event is free to the public and offers fun for all ages. 

Plan ahead now for Hot August Nights at Lake Tahoe

(PRESS RELEASE) Stateline, Nev. — Classic chrome polished cars, rock n' roll and Lake Tahoe will make for a Hot August Nights to remember, August 6-9 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, the host site for one of the area’s most highly attended summer events.

The South Lake Tahoe leg of the famed Northern Nevada car show arrives at 6,225 feet elevation, with arguably the best hot rod backdrop in the world: the nation's most famous crystal cool, blue lake.

Stage is set for Concert Under the Stars on July 14 in Carson City

With the Capital City filled with daytime summer events, the night will come alive on Wednesday, July 14, with the second annual Concert Under the Stars. at Adele's Restaurant and Lounge in Carson City.

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