Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national nonprofit organization based in Carson City, announces the 15th Annual Give a Dog a Bone Week, August 4-10, 2024. This year, we are introducing a new and dynamic fundraising component to our traditional pet food donation drive, allowing supporters to create their own fundraisers and rally their communities to support this vital cause.

Have you ever wanted to learn the old art of blacksmithing? Early smiths made wagon parts, handmade tools, shaped ornamental pieces, horseshoes, hinges and just about anything to having to do with working metal into a desired shape or purpose.

Build2Win is sponsoring a workshop to understand the 2025 Carson City Budget.

Minden Mill Distilling hosts a free one hour history program, "Scandalous Tales of Misdeeds, Misconduct and Transgressions" this Sunday, August 4 at 1 p.m.

Join the fun at the Donovan Mill in Silver City on Sept. 7. Show off your antique hit n miss engines and/or old tractors. Catch a Mill tour including the operating stamp mill plus gold panning and blacksmithing demonstrations. Take part in the swap meet, you may find a treasure you cannot live without!

Connections social gatherings in Carson City bring locals together weekly for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.

The Levitt AMP outdoor concert Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City welcomes Big Brother & The Holding Company who are considered — along with the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane — the pioneers of the 1960s San Francisco Sound.

Once you start making rings, you just can’t stop! In this introductory class you will practice basic soldering techniques with a torch and learn how to make fitted rings, put texture on your ring bands and set small stones into a pre-made bezel setting on one of your handmade rings. You will make 3 rings / 2 with stones and 1 plain hammered band.

The closing reception for Bryce Chisholm is on Thursday September 26 from 5 – 7pm which coincides with the first night of the 2024 Carson City Music & Murals Festival.

In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility.

The event many of you have been waiting for, Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery in Carson City to hold a customer appreciation sale August 17 where most every time will be 25 percent off.

Learn the basics of improv and play games at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. Free to the public. Workshops are 6:30 to 8:30 pm every Wednesday.

Want to learn to sketch? In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility.

The nation’s largest free nostalgic classic car show, Hot August Nights, returns to Virginia City this weekend and then Reno for 10 days this summer. Capping registrations at 6,000 vehicles 1979 and older, this year’s event offers new venues, expanded reserved ticket options and added entertainment.

The speaker at the August 5th Democratic luncheon will be Mark Krueger, candidate for District Judge in Department Two of the First Judicial District of Nevada.

The district covers Carson City and Storey County. The winner of this race will serve out the last two years of the six-year term of now-retired District Judge James E. Wilson. Incumbent Judge Kristin Luis was appointed by the governor to fill the position in the interim.

Celebrating Black Business Month, come shop locally owned Black Owned Businesses and groove to the sounds of Margret’s Funk Band, playing live on the RPM Stage.

Dr. Michael Fischer will present “Fact or Fiction? America’s Most Famous Stagecoach Ride Ever and the Deep Involvement of 1850s Douglas County” this Saturday, August 3, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Dangberg Historic Park.

Matt Axton, son of legendary country music star Hoyt Axton, will appear at the Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City, with his band Badmoon, on Saturday, August3 at 7 pm. As part of the Red Dog's summer outdoor concert series, Axton will play a rocking fun show in Ruby's Amphitheater at the historic venue. Darren Senn opens the show.

The Capital City Rodeo is set to kickoff with a bang on Friday and Saturday, August 2-3, promising a weekend packed with thrilling activities and entertainment.

Held at the Fuji Fairgrounds in Carson City, this year’s event will feature an exciting lineup that highlights the rodeo scene, action-packed freestyle motocross, local vendors, incredible tattoo artistry and more.

Unleash your creativity and craft your very own everlasting silver hoop earrings during this interactive class. Dive into the art of shaping, hammering, and soldering sterling silver wire, allowing you to fashion a pair of hoops that truly reflect your individual style.

Additionally, you can solder on bezels for those interested in incorporating stones into their designs. By the end of the workshop, not only will you walk away with a pair of stunning hoops, but you will also gain a profound comprehension of the proper tools to make hoops and the intricate practice of soldering.

Women's drumming outdoors continues this Saturday, August 3 at 10 am, in a shady spot by a Carson City playground.

Nashville Social Club is thrilled to announce its exciting lineup of August shows coming to Carson City. From the legendary acoustic Blues master Tinsley Ellis to Big Sandy’s infectious rockabilly, to big band blues with Delta Wires each show promises a unique blend of musical genres and styles that highlight the rich tapestry of American music.

Local musician, Bill Wharton, will be bringing his variety of musical artistry to the outdoor stage of The White House, NV. If your taste in music is Country, Blues, Jazz, Pop, or Classic Rock, Bill's got you covered.

The August 14 Coffee with Supervisor Schuette has been canceled. The next Coffee with Lisa is scheduled for September 11 from 7 - 8:30 am at the Cracker Box, 402 E. William St. All are invited to bring questions and share ideas.

Every Thursday at 6pm, join us at Polecat Tavern for Open Mic Night. Signups start at 5:30.

The August Connections (Carson City) story theme is "The Art of Connections." Often our interests and passions in life act as a great social conduit. This month, Spike and Brooks will share how the love for and involvement in the arts community inspired their friendship.

'Move with the Mayor' is a national campaign developed by the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention to encourage people to live active, healthy lifestyles.

Michelle Lambert brings a world of experience when she steps up to the microphone. This Pop/Folk singer/songwriter has toured out of Nashville, Los Angeles, Denver and Miami after graduating from Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship.

Sierra Nevada Ballet will present a new version of ballet’s famous full length romantic story in dance, "Sleeping Beauty, A Fairy’s Tale" in Carson City on Saturday.

Carson City’s newest live music venue is excited to announce the rescheduling of their grand opening party, which was postponed from earlier in July due to road construction. The grand opening celebration of Polecat Tavern will be held this Saturday, August 3, 2024.