Brewfest, Levitt-Amp, Fashion Shows and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend
Happy Friday, Carson Now readers! Let's see what events await us throughout the Carson City region and beyond this weekend.
Friday
- Carson City
Carson City Classic Cinema 2022 outdoor summer movie series begins this Friday
The Carson City Classic Cinema Club, Garrett Lepire, and Carson City Parks and Recreation are once again teaming up to present a schedule of free summer outdoor family movie nights at Mills Park.
- Douglas County
Join UNR Extension Douglas County for Pollinator Bingo at the River Fork Ranch (TNC) on June 24 from 9-10 am.
Pick up an "XKids and Incredible Invertebrate" workbook at any Douglas County Public Library and bring it with you for a fun game of Pollinator Bingo.
UNR Extension and Douglas County Public Libraries are challenging youth this June 2022 to make a Lego creation around the topic 'Pollinators'
UNR Extension Douglas hosts film screening of 'My Garden of a Thousand Bees'
Please join University Nevada Cooperative Extension Douglas County for a film showing of "My Garden of a Thousand Bees" on Friday, June 24, 7 p.m. at Carson Valley Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Ln, Gardnerville.
Free to the public. Popcorn, lemonade, and water will be free and available. Donation to support pollinator education will be accepted. Any questions Please contact jessicagardner@unr.edu
- Dayton
Dayton Branch Library hosts free community barbecue to launch summer reading program
Join the Dayton Branch Library this Friday, June 24, 2022 at 6 p.m. for a free community barbecue to kick off the library's annual summer reading program.
Saturday
- Carson City
Farmer's Market, Vintage Market to begin their summer seasons Saturday in Carson City
Two summertime open-air markets will begin Saturday June 4 in Carson City: the annual Carson City Farmer's Market, and the inaugural year for the Vintage Market.
Moxy Ruckus will take the stage at this year’s Capital City Brewfest
Love beer? Great. Love music? Even better. You’ll be on your feet when Moxy Ruckus takes the stage at this year’s Capital City Brewfest.
The party happens Saturday, June 25th along Curry Street at McFadden Plaza.
Garage sale revenue to support scholarship, grants for women
Yard N’ Art Sale and Dollars for Scholars Raffle. P.E.O. Philanthropic Educational Organization, Saturday, June 25th, 2022, 8am - 2pm.
From 395, Topsy Lane EAST, becomes Racetrack; Continue to Saddlehorn. Turn right at Saddlehorn and go to the end of the cul-de-sac to the double gates. Follow the signs and balloons to the sale! You have arrived Many nice items and raffle. Questions (775)392-0669
Carson’s Bee City hosts Costumed Pollinator Parade this Saturday
Carson’s Bee City USA #76 is celebrating the end of Pollinator Month with its second annual Pollinator Parade Saturday, June 25. Costumed birds, bees, butterflies and bats and all other pollinators are welcome to join a short parade on sidewalks, mostly along Carson Street. Brief water and photo breaks are planned.
Customer Appreciation Day happening June 25 at Carson City's Greenhouse Garden Center
Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City will hold its Customer Appreciation and Vendor Day on Saturday, June 25, 2022, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join the festivities with Greenhouse Garden Center vendors, live music and local food trucks at the 2450 S. Curry Street location. Vendors will be here to show appreciation by giving out free samples and information about their products.
You won't want to miss this fun, fashionable fundraiser hosted by Carson City's Sierra Academy of Style.
The fundraiser will be a fashion show called "A Musical Journey."
West Coast Swing dance and lessons Saturday at BAC ballroom
High Sierra Swing Dance Club's monthly June Lessons/Dance, Saturday, June 25th at the Brewery Arts Center's upstairs ballroom, 449 W. King Street, Carson City.
Levitt AMP summer outdoor concert series returns Saturday to downtown Carson City
The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies is back for the 6th in person season and better than ever. So grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together.
- Douglas County
Mark Twain and Henry VIII round out June Chautauqua at Dangberg Historic Park
McAvoy Layne will portray humorist and author Mark Twain on Saturday, June 25, at 1:00 pm. For more than 33 years, in over four thousand performances from Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City to Leningrad University in Russia, McAvoy Layne has been preeminent in preserving the wit and wisdom of The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope, Mark Twain.
- Hope Valley
Eastern Sierra history program highlights 'Snowshoe Thompson, Mailman of the Sierra'
Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series this coming Saturday June 25, 2 p.m. with a living history presentation, “Snowshoe Thompson, Mailman of the Sierra.”
- Tahoe
Birds, native plants highlight 'Wild Tahoe Weekend' at Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Get ready for a wild time as the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, Great Basin Institute and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit host Wild Tahoe Weekend.
Sunday
- Carson City
Sunday Vibes Outdoor Music at Empire Ranch Golf Course
Sunday Vibes at Empire Ranch brings Outdoor Music every Sunday in June at 2 p.m. to the community.
Weekly open air vintage market coming to downtown Carson City this summer
The market will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June through September and is free to the public. Shoppers will be able find antiques, arts and crafts, collectibles, furniture, general swap merchandise, and more.
Carson City's Legacy Christian Academy holds open house this Sunday
Legacy Christian Academy, Carson City’s Newest Christian School, Kindergarten through 8th grade, is having an Open House this Sunday, June 26 from 1-3 p.m. Our building is located at 1600 Snyder Avenue, Building B Carson City, Nevada. Come see our campus and meet our staff. First day of school is Sept. 6. We look forward to seeing you!
Ongoing
Capital City Arts Initiative’s 'Contrasts' exhibition opens at WNC through Sept. 15
Art brings contrasts along with connections. In the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Contrasts" exhibition, Mariah Vargas’ minimalist sculptures interact with Sogand Tabatabaei’s intricately-patterned collages.
Nevada Artists Association presents 'Spirit of America' exhibit
What a beautiful collection of artwork, celebrating the spirit of America at the Nevada Artists Association gallery in Carson City.
Moiré exhibition by Claire Pasquier at Carson City's Courthouse Gallery
The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Moiré" presents Claire Pasquier’s perceptions and reactions to our lives being played out on the big screen.
Sunday Vibes Outdoor Music at Empire Ranch Golf Course
Sunday Vibes at Empire Ranch brings Outdoor Music every Sunday in June at 2 p.m. (except Father's Day!) to the community.
Did we miss anything? Please tell us in the comments below if there's anything we missed happening this weekend in Carson City and beyond!