Music, historical talks, youth theater and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/19/2024 - 8:21am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jan 21 2024 .
January 19, 2024 (All day)
January 20, 2024 (All day)
January 21, 2024 (All day)
Happy Friday, Carson Now readers! Let's take a look at what this weekend has in store.
- All weekend long
Mysterious and spooky: Youth Theatre Carson City spin on Adams Family begins this weekend
Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of The Addams Family, young@part, playing eight performances weekends January 19-28, 2024 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
- Friday
Carson City
Last day for free curbside Christmas tree pickup by Carson City Waste Management.
Now that Christmas is over, your beautiful Christmas tree might be looking a little worse for wear, but don’t fret, the Christmas Tree recycling program is happening now around Carson City.
Keith Alan Barnett at Polecat Tavern in Carson City this Friday
Join us on Friday, Jan. 19 beginning at 7pm for Keith Alan Barnett. He will be performing some of the songs from the album "Three Days out of Gerlach" plus many more of your favorites.
3 Legends, 2 Nights in Carson City: Mason, Cowan and McFee at Nashville Social Club
Save the date for an unforgettable weekend at Nashville Social Club in Carson City.
In this class, you'll learn the basics of the Zentangle Method and walk away with two original pieces of art you create yourself! The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns, one stroke at a time.
- Saturday
Carson City
Nevadans interested in training to become foster parents in rural Nevada have an opportunity to join a four-session virtual training beginning Jan. 20, 2024. The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services is working to recruit and train foster families in Nevada’s 15 rural counties to support children in need.
Build2Win hosts Carson City Sheriff Furlong, Douglas County Sheriff Coverley on Jan. 20
Two sheriffs, two approaches, different results. Build2Win is hosting a discussion with Carson City Sheriff Ken and Douglas County Sheriff Daniel Coverley.
Join us at the January meeting of the Carson City Linux Users Group
Curious about Linux? Long time user? Join us for the January meeting of the Carson City Linux Users Group. We meet on the third Saturday of each month, and have great information and discussions of interest to any level of experience with Linux.
KRD: Kirk & Reba Duo happening Saturday at Polecat Tavern in Carson City
Look at who we got coming to Polecat Tavern on Saturday, Jan. 20th? It's KRD, Kirk & Reba Duo. Rock & Roll classics at their best! This night you won't want to miss.
- Sunday
Carson City
Snowshoe Thompson, Mailman of the Sierra chautauqua performance Sunday at Minden Mill
Sunday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m., Minden Mill will be presenting local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff in a Chautauqua performance of Sierra Nevada Super Hero John “Snowshoe” Thompson and his wife Agnes in “Mailman of the Sierra.”
- Ongoing
Local Photographer Mark Gillard Featured at Gardnerville’s DST Coffee Jan. 15 – Feb. 17
Local Photographer Mark Gillard’s art is featured in a one man show at DST Coffee here in Gardnerville starting on Monday, January 15th. His work ranges from landscapes to flora and fauna; historic buildings to his favorite – cows. Mark has enjoyed photography since he was a kid. It remains a passion to this day. His photos are of areas from Mad Canyon’s majestic peaks to Gardnerville’s Meadows, historic locales from Genoa to Virginia City, barns to classic cars.
John P. Kallestad began shooting with his first camera, a Nikon F over 50 years ago. In the early 1900’s he attended his first photo workshop in Bodie, California. From there, he continued to expand his knowledge and expertise in the use of the film camera, producing in excess of 15,000 slides over the next ten years from a base at Lake Tahoe.
Carson City’s Shred Kids Ski and Snowboard Trips are back for 2024
Do you have a middle or high schooler ready to hit the slopes? Now’s your chance! Winter 2024 Shred Kids Ski and Snowboard Trips are returning with four Friday afternoon dates on Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 2. This is a Middle School and High School Ski and Snowboard program. The program consists of four trips to Boreal Mountain Resort after school on Fridays.
With the new year ahead, quitting smoking is at the top of accomplishment lists for many. Carson Tahoe Health welcomes all who want to quit and to be a part of a supportive, group effort for smoking cessation. The 2024 first round of 8-week classes begins this Thursday.
Free curbside Christmas tree pickup in Carson City happening now through Jan. 19; drop-off also open
Now that Christmas is over, your beautiful Christmas tree might be looking a little worse for wear, but don’t fret, the Christmas Tree recycling program is happening now around Carson City.
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. Ask about the Genealogy research and names saved on our computers. The museum contains displays of Nevada’s earliest history.
Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center returns
Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center. The renovations to the Carson City Senior Center are finally wrapping up. Sunday BINGO will be returning, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
Connections storytelling group host weekly meetings throughout Carson City, all welcome
Join us every Saturday from 10:30 am until noon at La Capital Cafe, 1795 E College Pkwy, Carson City, the third Thursday of every month from 5 to 6:15 p. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St, Carson City, and/or the third Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive.
Free Line Dancing at the Odeon Saloon - Old Town Dayton Every Thursday through Dec. 28
Free Line Dancing at the Odeon Saloon - Old Town Dayton Every Thursday
James Gayles’ watercolor portraits aren’t just real, they seem to tell a story. The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Windows to the Soul", presents James Gayles’ watercolor paintings at the Courthouse Gallery through Jan. 25, 2024.
Art with Aloha at the Carson City Community Center through Feb. 22
Jackie Pias Carlin’s art brings fresh air with tropical flora beauty to our wintery season. Carlin’s show, "Art with Aloha", will be in the Community Center’s Crowell Board Room, through Feb. 22, 2024. The Community Center is located at 851 E William Street, Carson City. The Crowell Board Room is open for all the city’s public meetings and upon request.
Thursday Night Open Mic at Polecat Tavern
As you know, the mic is always open here at Polecat Tavern unless otherwise occupied, BUT on Thursday evenings, we have a structured OPEN Mic beginning at 7pm. The stage is set up, just plug in and show us your stuff.
Student exhibition 'Photo Finish 2024 ' featured at Carson City's Brick through March 14.
Thirteen of Carson High School’s accomplished photography students have their work in Photo Finished 2024 at the Brick in Carson City.
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