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What’s happening in Carson City Friday plus: a peek at the weekend ahead

by Kelsey PenroseFriday, May 29, 2026 - 8:13amFriday, May 29, 2026 - 8:13am

A mule doe minds her own business amidst the Wine Walk in downtown Carson City Saturday.

We made it to Friday, Carson Now readers! Let’s take a peek at what the weekend has in store.

TODAY’S EVENTS

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This Week at Gina’s Good Life Music & Lounge! Craig Fletcher and Friends on Wednesday and a Double Header with Deception Live Friday and Saturday!

Jun 3

This Week at Gina’s Good Life Music & Lounge! Craig Fletcher and Friends on Wednesday and a Double Header with Deception Live Friday and Saturday!

Featured 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
The Mecca Summer Stage Series Kickoff: AudioBoxx Live in The Tap Shack Parking Lot

Jun 5

The Mecca Summer Stage Series Kickoff: AudioBoxx Live in The Tap Shack Parking Lot

Featured 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Alice Wallace – Rising Nashville Star featuring Special Guest Mike Schermer

Jun 5

Alice Wallace – Rising Nashville Star featuring Special Guest Mike Schermer

Featured 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Nevada State Prison Rumble

Jun 6

Nevada State Prison Rumble

Featured 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pride Month > Nevada LGBTQ+ & Friends Social Lunch – Saturday June 6th 2-5pm in Carson City

Jun 6

Pride Month > Nevada LGBTQ+ & Friends Social Lunch – Saturday June 6th 2-5pm in Carson City

Featured 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
College for Kids: Summer Sports Camp by Skiing is Believing | Sign Up Now! Sessions Start June 8th, July 13th and July 27th

Jun 8

College for Kids: Summer Sports Camp by Skiing is Believing | Sign Up Now! Sessions Start June 8th, July 13th and July 27th

Featured 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Silver Rock at The Tap Shack Parking Lot Revival The Mecca Summer Stage Series Continues

Jun 12

Silver Rock at The Tap Shack Parking Lot Revival The Mecca Summer Stage Series Continues

Featured 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Noise Pollution – Tribute to AC/DC

Jun 12

Noise Pollution – Tribute to AC/DC

Featured 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Hope Bridge Summer Camp

Jun 15

Hope Bridge Summer Camp

Featured 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Band Next Door | Old School Country Night The Mecca Summer Stage Series – Parking Lot Revival | The Tap Shack

Jun 19

Band Next Door | Old School Country Night The Mecca Summer Stage Series – Parking Lot Revival | The Tap Shack

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Taste of Downtown Happening Saturday June 20th! Tickets on Sale NOW!

Jun 20

Taste of Downtown Happening Saturday June 20th! Tickets on Sale NOW!

Featured 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Iris DeMent– Grammy Nominated Americana Icon Live in Concert | Nashville Social Club

Jun 25

Iris DeMent– Grammy Nominated Americana Icon Live in Concert | Nashville Social Club

Featured 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Saturday’s events

May 2026
- Sat 30
  - 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
    
    Fourth Annual Bette M. Larsen Memorial Golf Tournament
  - 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
    
    Master Gardener’s Annual Plant Sale
  - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
    
    Featured Hollow Mountain Workshops for Kids during the Month of May
  - 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
    
    Dayton Kiwanis Benefit Golf Tournament
  - 9:00 am – 10:30 am
    
    CONNECTIONS at Schat’s Bakery Every Saturday
  - 9:00 am – 11:00 am
    
    Coffee & Conversation
  - 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    
    Sow and Grow Festival | Truckee River Regional Park
  - 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    
    Guided Historic Tours of Nevada State Prison Beginning May 2nd through October 24th
  - 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    
    First Shots: Beginner Handgun Class
  - 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    
    Western Dream Spaces Youth Workshop Saturday May 30th at Nevada State Museum, Carson City.
  - 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    
    Save Our Children Rally – Every Saturday 10am to 2pm
  - 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    
    America 250 Pony Express ReRide Celebration

Sunday’s events

May 2026
- Sat 30
  - 9:00 pm onwards
    
    House Music – Dance Night with Marques Skot | Saltwater Tavern
- Sun 31
  - Until 2:00 am
    
    House Music – Dance Night with Marques Skot | Saltwater Tavern
  - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
    
    Featured Hollow Mountain Workshops for Kids during the Month of May
  - 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
    
    Beer Yoga at Shoetree Brewing
  - 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
    
    Motion & Mimosas at Daniel’s Restaurant with Motion Yoga & Dance Every Sunday
  - 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    
    Featured Artist Show for Raindog |NAA Gallery
  - 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    
    Featured Artist Show for Andrew C. Strom | NAA Gallery
  - 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    
    Nevada Artists Association: Out of the Box Show |NAA Gallery
  - 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    
    Addison Buckner Student Art Show |NAA Gallery
  - 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    
    Portrait/Figurative Painting & Drawing Open Studio with Paolo Acuna – Weekly on Sundays
  - 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    
    Minden Board Game Group at Carson City Library on Sunday’s
  - 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    
    Historic Foreman-Roberts House Museum Opens Its Doors for Special Community Open House
  - 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
    
    Capital City Community Band Free Concert

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Kelsey is a fourth-generation Nevadan, investigative journalist and college professor working in the Sierras. She is an advocate of high desert agriculture, rescue dogs, and analog education. More by Kelsey Penrose