Sunday, April 24: Things to do around Carson City

We know better than trying to predict springtime weather in the Sierra foothills. A new wave of showers is expected Monday, but it could show up whenever it likes. Rain or shine, Earth Day in Reno’s Idlewild Park is always fun and informative. See Marlon Brando on the big screen as Galaxy Theater offers two showings of ‘On the Waterfront.’ The Carson City Symphony welcomes guest soloist, Albert Lee, to the stage during today’s Spring Fling Concert.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bill Migan and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Heavenly Mountain Closing Day, South Lake Tahoe (8:30am-4pm)
• Warnicke Double BMX Race at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $20, must be USABMX member)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• 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 (10am, Please arrive at least 10 minutes early; To RSVP call (775) 687-4319 or e-mail washoelake@hdiss.net; strenuous five mile, round-trip hike through the sand dunes, leashed dogs allowed; park admission $7 per vehicle, $2 discount for Nevada residents)
• WNC Wildcats Baseball vs Colorado Northwestern Community College at Harvey Field at Western Nevada College (11am)
• Reno Earth Day at Idlewild Park, Reno (11am-6pm; live performances, activities, games and exhibits)
• Mother's Day Shopping Event at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville (11am-2pm)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10 buy-in, must be 21+)
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Nerdvana: NEW LOCATION 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $40; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• Special Olympics Track and Field practice at Carson Middle School (1pm-3pm)
• Proscenium Players and BAC present ‘Harvey’ in the Brewery Arts Center MJH Black Box Theater (2pm; $17 General Admission)
• Big Screen Classics: On the Riverfront at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (2pm-4:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• 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)
• Carson City Symphony with Carson City Symphony Chorus and guest soloist Albert Lee, director of Nevada Chamber Opera in the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson Community Center (Pre-show in Lobby 3pm, 4pm start; $15 general admission; $12 for seniors, students, and Symphony Association members; and free for youth age 18 and under)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Jonathon "JB" Barton at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (6:30pm-9pm; $30 per painter)
• Big Screen Classics: On the Riverfront at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Nerdvana After Hours at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (9pm; must be 18+)

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. As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go here to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.