I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: July 1 - 2

It’s wine walk weekend, and depending on what kinds of days off you get, potentially the beginning of a four-day weekend. We will be celebrating the birthday of the United States of America on Tuesday, but there are some fun events to enjoy now. Catch the Parade of Trains at the Nevada State Railroad Museum or the RSVP Carnival at Mills Park. Keep reading for all the exciting options in Carson City and beyond.

SATURDAY:

• -- California Free Fishing Day (No sport fishing license required in California today; all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect; sponsored by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife)
• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- Coffee and Donuts with Experimental Aircraft Association, Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)
• -- Arts and Antique Faire at the Carson City Art Gallery: corner Curry/Second St. (8:30am-2pm)
• -- Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, live music, yoga, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)
• -- Fourth of July Weekend Celebration with the Inyo, V&T Locomotive #25, the McKeen Car and the Glenbrook at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Parade of Trains 9am; museum open 9am-4:30pm, train runs every half hour 10am-4pm; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; Train Rides 10am-4pm; Unlimited Train Ride wristband $15, $5 kids 4-17, $10 FNSTM members)
• -- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE)
• -- Grand Opening Celebration at The Hot Spot Smoke Shop: 1501 Fairview Dr. Suite 16 (starting at 10am; food trucks, DJ Justin Incredible, giveaways and raffles, Glass Blowing Demonstrations, special guests, and much more)

The fireworks fly on Tuesday. For a sneak peak of Independence Day events, go HERE.

• -- Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• -- Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm AND 6pm-10pm during the Levitt Amp Summer Concert)
• -- Family Life Sized Gaming: Chutes and Ladders at the Carson City Library (11am-12pm; Sign up HERE; under 9 must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• -- Minecraft at the Carson City Library (12pm-1:30pm; Explore worlds and build amazing things with your library's own Minecraft world; under 9 must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• -- Carson and Mills Park Railroad Train Rides around Mills Park (train runs every half hour 12pm-6pm; tickets $2 per person or three rides for $5, children two and under are free; hosted by the Carson City Railroad Association)
• -- RSVP’s 25th Annual Fourth of July Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park (Wheelhouse Skate Expo with giveaways and skate jams 12pm-?; Carnival 5pm-10pm; $5 off coupon for unlimited ride wristband available at the RSVP booth)
• -- ‘The Downtown Art Project’ Exhibition at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (12pm-5pm; free admittance, 21 and older only; This Roska Entertainment open art show will feature local artists, showcasing photography, paintings, poetry reading, digital art and mixed media styles)
• -- Biggest Little City Wing Fest, Downtown Reno (12pm-10pm)
• -- Singer/Songwriter Canyon White at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (12pm-3pm)
• -- Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk: sign up at the Carson Nugget, Cactus Jacks, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Touched By Angels, Comma Coffee, Purple Avocado, or the Brewery Arts Center Artisan Store (1pm-5pm, raffle at 5pm sharp in the Carson Nugget Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar; $15 to participate, includes commemorative wine glass)
• -- Wine Walk Special Events: Downtown Art Project Exhibition at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar; Local author Donald M. Scott will be presenting his latest book "The Life and Truth of George R. Stewart: A Literary Biography of the Author of Earth Abides" at Morley’s Books
• -- Bourbon and Bass - Hosted by Roska Entertainment at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (2pm-5pm; Bourbon education and tasting; 21+)

Grab your friends and head to the monthly Downtown Business Association Wine Walk.

• -- Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Weekly Social Meet-up at Comma Coffee (2pm-4pm; Empowering support, love, and respect; all ages welcome; Discussion this week: What does pride mean to you? What does it symbolize?)
• -- Saturday Family Movie: ‘The Wild Life’ at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; rated PG; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• -- Star Spangled Sparks: All American Block Party and Fireworks Show in Victorian Square, Sparks (Street Party 4pm-10pm; live music, food vendors, crafts and a fireworks show; Fireworks at 9:45pm; no pets, bbqs, or glass containers allowed)
• -- Live Music with Sandi ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• -- Free Outdoor Community Concert: The Novelists with opening act, Athena McIntyre – part of the Levitt AMP Music Series on the Minnesota Street Stage at the Brewery Arts Center (concert begins 7pm; Free; Pets on leashes are welcomed. Bring your own chair, or use one of ours. Food trucks and bars will be available; kids activities and a bounce house, but parents must stay with their children at all times)
• -- Star Party and Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-11pm; free, all ages; weather permitting)

The Brewery Arts Center proudly presents the Novelists at this week’s free Levitt Amp Community Concert. Get there early for a good seat and something yummy from a local food truck.

• -- Ladies Night at Crossroads Lounge (7pm-close)
• -- Live Music with John Dawson at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- The Austin Lounge Lizards in Concert at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (doors 6:30pm, 7:30pm start; $25; Tickets available at the Red Dog Saloon, online at LizardsDoPipers.eventbrite.com or by calling 775-461-1101)
• -- Live Music with Musicole at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-11pm)
• -- Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• -- Live Music with the Voodoo Cowboys in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• -- Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• -- Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• -- Ladies Night with DJ Bebop Martinez at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9:30pm; shoe contest)
• -- DJ Yon and Tesflaux at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)

Let the good times roll. Head over to Mills Park for the annual RSVP Carnival and catch some high-flying skate-boarding action. You’ll find the historic Wungnema House open for tours at the very east end of the park. One price gets you unlimited rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, and plenty of photo opportunities with their historic steamer. The classic thriller, Jaws, plays on the big screen at the Galaxy Theater - just in case you forgot what might be hiding in the water.

SUNDAY:

• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• --- Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 8am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but usually about 12-16 mph; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• - First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 8am, breakfast 8:30am-11am; $8)
• -- Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $10 cash only; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• -- CCBMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am $10, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• -- Fourth of July Weekend Celebration with the Inyo, V&T Locomotive #25, the McKeen Car and the Glenbrook at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Parade of Trains 9am; museum open 9am-4:30pm, train runs every half hour 10am-4pm; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; Train Rides 10am-4pm; Unlimited Train Ride wristband $15, $5 kids 4-17, $10 FNSTM members)
• -- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE)
• -- Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• -- RSVP’s 25th Annual Fourth of July Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park (Carnival 12pm-10pm; Wheelhouse Skate Expo with giveaways and skate jams 12pm-?; Live DJ 4pm-8pm; $5 off coupon for unlimited ride wristband available at the RSVP booth)
• -- Carson and Mills Park Railroad Train Rides around Mills Park (train runs every half hour 12pm-5pm; tickets $2 per person or three rides for $5, children two and under are free; hosted by the Carson City Railroad Association)
• -- Biggest Little City Wing Fest, Downtown Reno (12pm-9pm)
• -- Bingo fundraiser for CASI at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11:30am, game play 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; lunch available; must be 21+)
• -- Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (After 12pm, Kids play free with paid adult green fee, one for one)
• -- The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation (FCCPR) hosts an Open House for the historic Wungnema House on the east end of Mills Park - The building is accessible by the Park entrance on Saliman Road, opposite the high school (2pm-5pm; Free; also featuring a Disc Golf Demonstration by the Eagle Valley Disc Golf Association)
• -- Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• -- Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• -- Big Screen Classics: Jaws at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• -- Sunday Porch Party with Live Music by Dougie L and the Lost Reverends at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (2pm-6pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and food available from the Genoa Station)
• -- Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• -- Free Concert featuring Belles of the Levee at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm, no cover)
• -- Live Music with the Voodoo Cowboys in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Big Screen Classics: Jaws at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)

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.

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