Thursday happenings in Carson City and beyond

The Washoe Zephyr is a double-sided coin. The breeze is a welcome reprieve from hot summer afternoons and can do wonders clearing the smoke from the valley. On the other hand, that wind does local firefighters no favors if it just helps push the fire line faster. There may be some relief from the bad air today, but you’ll still want to take it easy. If you’re starting to feel the effects of cabin-fever, take a drive out to Dangberg Home Historic Ranch in Minden for their special presentation of ‘Whose History is it Anyways?’ The High Altitude Improv Players will take history down a very funny road. Local favorite, Ev Musselman, returns to the stage at Living the Good Life for an evening of singing, dancing, and good times.

THURSDAY, Aug. 2: Things to do in Carson City

• — CANCELLED DUE TO AIR CONDITIONS: Muscle Powered Thursday Hike: Longview Trail/Lincoln Bypass - Park on or near Longview Way, then meet opposite Longview Way on Kings Canyon Road (8am-9:30am - In case of bad weather, we will cancel; friendly, leashed dogs welcome; These hikes are 2-4 miles with an approximate duration of 1½ hours, sometimes with elevation gains of 500’ or more. Hike duration does not include travel time if we carpool to the trailhead; Water and closed-toe shoes are required. Some trails are dirt and others are paved; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth’ at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘The Wind Calls,’ a group exhibition by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — ’Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm; part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 – 1984’ in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — Family Story time in the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:15am themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — READing Paws Summer Edition: Read with a Therapy Dog at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (10:30am-12pm; Children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy dog and the dog’s handler; Each child will spend 15 minutes with a dog and time slots are available on a first come, first serve basis; Parental permission is required, and permission forms are available at the library)
• — Free Lunch for Kids Program at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:15pm, weather permitting; Open to ages 2-18, Children do not need to be enrolled in any program at the meal site - Adults are not eligible for these federally funded meals; Meals must be eaten at the serving site, they cannot be carried away; hosted by Food For Thought)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Live Music featuring Lucas Paul at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (12pm-2pm; Indie-folk with a touch of Texas)
• — Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (12:15pm; first meeting of the month is at 12:15pm, all other weeks are at 12pm; Lunch $15; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• — Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• — Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials; those under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• — “Whose History is it Anyway?” Improv Comedy featuring the High Altitude Players at the at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (5:30pm gate opens, show 6:30pm; $10; Visitors should bring their own seating; Please no dogs, legitimate service animals only)
• — Carson City Sunset Rotary Club is now the Cap City Passport Rotary Club (there is no longer a weekly meeting; the club will now meet the second Thursday of the month only; for more information on the new Rotary Passport Club contact Jeff Fine at 775-315-6758)
• — NASA at My Library: STEM Arcade – Lunar Rocks and Meet a Meteorite at the Carson City Library (6pm-8pm; This drop-in style event will offer activity stations ranging from balloon rockets, moon footprints, and a chance to learn more about lunar and meteorite samples; MUST register HERE: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/4103713 ; ages 9 and under must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Live Music with Ev Musselman at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• — Live Americana and Blues with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• — Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6pm-7:15pm; the club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
• — Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (men drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Live Music featuring the Blues Monsters in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — Tempo and Tequila with the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (8pm-close; no cover, 21+; Live painting, live mixes, great cocktails)
• — Throwback Thursday with Live DJs at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm; different featured drink and theme each week)