Open studio tour, drive-in movie, dancing and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour with multiple locations. Hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, the Brewery Arts Center is holding a drive-in movie showing of the 1950s classic “Shane” on Saturday. Combined with live music and plenty of dancing, it will be a weekend for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.

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Here is a rundown of events over the next three days:

Friday, August 21
— Help Name Empire Ranch's 18 Hole Championship Golf Course (all day). Empire Ranch Golf Course is asking for your help in naming its 18-hole championship course and win an annual Empire Ranch Golf Course pass for 2020-21. The course is looking for a name to compliment our new Comstock Par-3 course that upholds the rich history of Nevada. The name should serve as a monument and reminder of this great state. Submit your entry at info@empireranchgolf.com or on Instagram @empireranchgolfcourse. The deadline to submit is Aug. 31 and the winner will be announced on Labor Day weekend.

— Carson River Canyon Railbike Tours. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4650 Eastgate Siding Road. Visit Carson City, in partnership with the V&T Railway Commission, have announced an all-new attraction unlike any other in northern Nevada. Railbikes will run Tuesday-Sunday, four times a day 10 a.m., noon, 2p.m. and 4 p.m. Excursions are $45 per person. Tickets may be purchased online at vtrailway.com.

— Steam train rides available Friday through Sunday from Virginia City to Gold Hill . 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Step back in time in Virginia City on the scenic Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train. Ride in the open air cars. Trains depart hourly to the historic Gold Hill ghost town and return. The rides are available Fridays through Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

— Nevada Artists Association 2020 Summer Show. 12 to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. The Nevada Artists Association is excited to present the 2020 “Summer Show." This judged show represents a collection of 74 plus photographs, paintings, drawings, mixed media and 3D pieces by Nevada Artists Association members and non-members from Northern Nevada.

— Dancing Class at Yaple's Ballroom Studio. 3 p.m. at 315 N. Carson St. Join us for some dancing! No partner needed. Learn dance steps to all Ballroom and Latin dances. A Mix of mini dance routines and line dances. Improve turns and balance. Good for anyone who is wanting to learn to dance.

— Virtual Makers Ice Cream Club. 4 p.m. hosted by the Carson City Library. For elementary school ages, join us virtually via Zoom. Registration is required at the following link: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6036602.

— Beers in the Brewery at The Union Carson. 4 to 5 p.m. 302 N. Carson St. Join us in the brewery every Friday for a free beer tasting! Come and stop by the brewery to taste a couple of our house beers and have a few small bites while we teach you what makes each of our featured beers unique and delicious!

— Virtual Open Mic Night at A to Zen. 6 p.m. at 1803 N. Carson St. In light of COVID-19, A to Zen Gift Shop in Carson City is hosting a virtual open mic night every Friday at 6 p.m. Interested participants can record their performance and send the video with the link above.

— Mr. Wizard at Bella Vita Bistro. 6 to 10 p.m. at 1304 S. Stewart St. We will have live music at Bella Vita Bistro! Come on down and enjoy the night with us.

— Deception Set to Perform at the Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City. 6 to 10 p.m. at 76 North C Street. Deception will be rocking the Red Dog outside in Ruby’s Amphitheater!Come enjoy great music, food and drinks!

— Drive-In Movie 'Shane' featured at the Brewery Arts Center. 8:15 to 10:15 p.m. at 511 W. King St. Alan Ladd stars as a weary, mysterious gunfighter attempting to settle down, but is forced to act when he finds himself in the midst of a smoldering range war. Directed by George Stevens, the film also stars Van Heflin, Jean Arthur, Brandon deWilde and Jack Palance. $5 Adults / C5 members free / Space is limited - to reserve your spot please message us or contact us through our website.

— Friday Night Karaoke at the Whiskey Tavern. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at 3481 Hwy 50 E. in Carson City. Come hang out with the Whiskey Tavern and J and M Productions as we sing the night away every Friday! Must be at least 21 years old.

Saturday, August 22
— Help Name Empire Ranch's 18 Hole Championship Golf Course (all day). Empire Ranch Golf Course is asking for your help in naming its 18-hole championship course and win an annual Empire Ranch Golf Course pass for 2020-21. The course is looking for a name to compliment our new Comstock Par-3 course that upholds the rich history of Nevada. The name should serve as a monument and reminder of this great state. Submit your entry at info@empireranchgolf.com or on Instagram @empireranchgolfcourse. The deadline to submit is Aug. 31 and the winner will be announced on Labor Day weekend.

— Nevada Department of Public Safety to hold hiring event in Carson City. 7:30 a.m. at 2101 Snyder Ave. The Nevada Department of Public Safety will hold a one-day hiring event in Carson City on Saturday, August 22, 2020.The Department is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in a career in public safety and law enforcement. Approximately 85 positions statewide are open within the DPS Highway Patrol, Parole and Probation, and Capitol Police Divisions.

— Carson River Canyon Railbike Tours. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4650 Eastgate Siding Road. Visit Carson City, in partnership with the V&T Railway Commission, have announced an all-new attraction unlike any other in northern Nevada. Railbikes will run Tuesday-Sunday, four times a day 10 a.m., noon, 2p.m. and 4 p.m. Excursions are $45 per person. Tickets may be purchased online at vtrailway.com.

— Carson City Farmer's Market. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of 3rd and Curry St. The Carson City Farmer’s Market has returned every Saturday with fresh fruits, vegetables and much more!

— Jazz and Beyond Music and Art Festival includes second annual Carson City Open Studios Tours. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at multiple studios in Carson City. The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival this August will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at multiple studios throughout Carson City. This admission-free, contemporary cultural event will showcase about 30 local artists, presenting a wide variety of exceptional visual art and art demonstrations, from painting, sculpture, and 3D art to jewelry and photography, in about a dozen individual and shared studio spaces.

— Steam train rides available Friday through Sunday from Virginia City to Gold Hill. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Step back in time in Virginia City on the scenic Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train. Ride in the open air cars. Trains depart hourly to the historic Gold Hill ghost town and return. The rides are available Fridays through Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

— Artist Reception for Patricia Wallis. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Artsy Fartsy Gallery, 405 N. Nevada St. Join Carson City's Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, in the yard, for an artist reception for Patricia Wallis on August 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patricia is a member of the "Wild Women" artists. Patricia paints on copper, using oils and patinas.

— Special Medallion to be minted Saturday in Carson City. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. Special medallions commemorating the historical Coach 17 train car will be minted on Coin Press No. 1 at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City. Coach 17 is the rail car that was present at Promontory Summit, Utah, in 1869, when the nation’s first transcontinental railroad was completed. It is part of the Nevada State Railroad Museum’s collection.

— Carson and Mills Park Railroad offer weekend train rides through Labor Day. 12 to 4 p.m. The Carson and Mills Park Railroad entrance is located on Saliman Street just south of Highway 50 East next to the Marv Teixeira Pavilion. Come ride Nevada's only operating 2-foot gauge railroad in Carson City's Mills Park. Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day. Tickets are $2 per person, children age 3 and under are free, and can be purchased at the Depot in Mills Park.

— Nevada Artists Association 2020 Summer Show. 12 to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. The Nevada Artists Association is excited to present the 2020 “Summer Show." This judged show represents a collection of 74 plus photographs, paintings, drawings, mixed media and 3D pieces by Nevada Artists Association members and non-members from Northern Nevada.

— BAC's Flatbed Concert Series continues Saturday featuring Stone's Throw. 5 to 8 p.m. around the Schulz Ranch Neighborhood. Visit breweryarts.org for an exact location. A re-imagining of Carson City favorite Hick'ry Switch, Stone's Throw is Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Country Rock by some of Carson City's most beloved musicians.

— Gina's Birthday Bash at Living the Good Life. 6 to 9:30 p.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Help Deception celebrate Gina’s birthday! Call or text ahead for table reservations! Great food, great music, great fun!

— Hot Country Dance Night at Piper's Opera House. 6 to 10 p.m. at 12 North B Street in Virginia City. Line dancing was made for social distancing and hot August nights! We're open again for country dancing and we're excited to welcome everyone back.

— One Way Street at the Ponderosa Saloon. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at 106 South C Street in Virginia City. One Way Street is rockin the Comstock this Saturday at the Ponderosa Saloon. If the crowd is there and ready to go we will even start earlier!

Sunday, August 23

— Help Name Empire Ranch's 18 Hole Championship Golf Course (all day). Empire Ranch Golf Course is asking for your help in naming its 18-hole championship course and win an annual Empire Ranch Golf Course pass for 2020-21. The course is looking for a name to compliment our new Comstock Par-3 course that upholds the rich history of Nevada. The name should serve as a monument and reminder of this great state. Submit your entry at info@empireranchgolf.com or on Instagram @empireranchgolfcourse. The deadline to submit is Aug. 31 and the winner will be announced on Labor Day weekend.

— Carson River Canyon Railbike Tours. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4650 Eastgate Siding Road. Visit Carson City, in partnership with the V&T Railway Commission, have announced an all-new attraction unlike any other in northern Nevada. Railbikes will run Tuesday-Sunday, four times a day 10 a.m., noon, 2p.m. and 4 p.m. Excursions are $45 per person. Tickets may be purchased online at vtrailway.com.

— Jazz and Beyond Music and Art Festival includes second annual Carson City Open Studios Tours. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at multiple studios in Carson City. The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival this August will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at multiple studios throughout Carson City. This admission-free, contemporary cultural event will showcase about 30 local artists, presenting a wide variety of exceptional visual art and art demonstrations, from painting, sculpture, and 3D art to jewelry and photography, in about a dozen individual and shared studio spaces.

— Steam train rides available Friday through Sunday from Virginia City to Gold Hill. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Step back in time in Virginia City on the scenic Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam train. Ride in the open air cars. Trains depart hourly to the historic Gold Hill ghost town and return. The rides are available Fridays through Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

— Mystery Bingo at Pioneer Crossing Casino. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 4 Pine Cone Rd. in Dayton. Mystery Bingo Games can be horizontal, vertical, four corners, "X", or a picture frame! Win a share of $270 games played!

— Nevada Artists Association 2020 Summer Show. 12 to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. The Nevada Artists Association is excited to present the 2020 “Summer Show." This judged show represents a collection of 74 plus photographs, paintings, drawings, mixed media and 3D pieces by Nevada Artists Association members and non-members from Northern Nevada.

— Sunday Maker "Morning" at The Nest. 12 to 4 p.m. at 3189 Highway 50 East in Carson City. Come make things with us! Bring supplies or use some of ours, use the creative momentum of others to fuel your own inspiration! Perfect for Artists, Developers, Modeling enthusiasts, and so many more.

— Carson and Mills Park Railroad offer weekend train rides through Labor Day. 12 to 4 p.m. The Carson and Mills Park Railroad entrance is located on Saliman Street just south of Highway 50 East next to the Marv Teixeira Pavilion. Come ride Nevada's only operating 2-foot gauge railroad in Carson City's Mills Park. Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day. Tickets are $2 per person, children age 3 and under are free, and can be purchased at the Depot in Mills Park.