Concerts, lizards, art and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend
Happy Thursday, Carson City! We're seeing mild, sunny weather this weekend, so get outside and enjoy the vitamin D!
Let's take a look at what this weekend is bringing!
- Friday, April 14
Douglas County
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas Comes to Minden
The Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present an evening with Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas. The duo will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 14.
- Saturday, April 15
Carson City
Family Fun Saturday: Nevada Reptiles at the Nevada State Museum April 15th
Saturday, April 15th come to the Nevada State Museum to learn about Nevada’s diverse reptiles.
Calling all kids interested in learning to fly at the Carson City Airport
Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport.
Carson City Linux users group meets April 15 at library
The Carson City Linux Users Group will be meeting on Saturday, April 15 at the Carson City Public Library. Upstairs in Collaboration Room 1, at 10:00 AM.
Nowruz 'New Year' celebration at Casino Fandango in Carson City to benefit Veterans Healing Camp
Veterans Healing Camp will celebrate the theme “Roaring 20’s” at the 7th annual Nowruz “New Year” Celebration Feast on Saturday, April 15. Join us on our trip back in time to revive some good times. You are invited to join us from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City.
Musicale@theMaizie: Gina Rose / Jared Dustin Griffin
Every third Saturday of the month Brewery Arts Center hosts rising stars in the songwriting world from both near and far in The Maizie Black Box Theater.
Red Flannel Flashback @ Gina's Good Life Music and Lounge
Music begins at 7:30 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music and Lounge.
Tim and Mandy will be teaching at Carson Lanes
Learn line dancing at Carson Lanes, the fun begins at 6 p.m.
Songwriter Showcase: Everrett Stewart, Jordan Edwards, Riley Reger
A to Zen hosts a songwriter showcase this Saturday beginning at 7 p.m.
Knotty Garden Zentangle Workshop
Come down to Adam's Hub at 10 a.m. to learn all about Zentangle.
Family Fun Zone Saturday at the Railroad Museum
Head down to the Nevada Railroad Museum at 10 a.m. for Family Fun Zone Saturdays.
Douglas County
Head down to CVIC in Minden this Saturday at 10 a.m. for an Autism and IDD Resource Fair.
Douglas High Student Artists Exhibit
The Carson Valley Arts Council is hosting an artist exhibit of Douglas High Students this Saturday at 10 a.m.
Dayton
Chili Cook-Off –– A Sutro Tunnel Fundraiser!
Head on down to Kingsnake Brewing for a chili cook-off fundraiser benefiting the Sutro Tunnel beginning at noon Saturday.
- Sunday, April 16
Carson City
Capitol City Gun Club Fun Shoot
On Sunday, April 16, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, will host a Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Target fees will be discounted all day. Everyone is invited to come! The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive.
Rummage and Yummage Chili Feed Fundraiser
Come help the Carson Victory Rollers fundraise to help get to the C-Squads Tournament in Angels Camp, Calif. We will be serving chili, cornbread, and chili dogs.
Sundays are for Yoga at Shoetree Brewing in Carson City. A 60-minute Vinyasa yoga session with a free beer or non-alcoholic beverage of choice following the class. Fee is $20.
Hope Valley
Eastern Sierra history series highlights Lake Tahoe and the Olympics
Sunday, April 16 at 1 p.m., Sorensen’s Resort in Hope Valley continues its local history series with a 50-minute slide show, “Going for the Gold: Lake Tahoe and the Olympics.”
- Ongoing
Learn Dayton’s best kept historical secrets at the Dayton Museum
Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Dayton Museum opened for the season on March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane. The museum promotes the discovery of the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago.
Living Stones Church hosts food drive for FISH, drop off at church or BAC through April 16
Help fight hunger in our city! Due to rising food costs and availability of resources, our food banks are having to work harder to provide for food-insecure families in our city, and we want to help.
The Spring has Sprung Show is on display until May 5 with 112 entries from Northern Nevada Artists.
The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Selected Works: Maya of Guatemala and Western Landscapes", presents Michael Plyler’s photographs that document his years working in Guatemala and celebrating landscapes of the Intermountain West.
Free Spanish Language classes offered by Partnership Carson City
Free Spanish Language classes offered! Yolanda and Betty, native Spanish speakers, will teach Spanish on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
April Carson City Park Ranger-led programs include geology, birding and a Prison Hill hike
Every month, the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events and exciting adventures.
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