This Friday while A to Zen continues to get all of her permits and licenses needed to re-open, Polecat Tavern is honored to have the privilege of hosting the A to Zen Friday Open Mic with Canyon White.

Get ready for an electrifying night of live music as The Kilowatt Hours take the stage at Reno Public Market! Known for their high-energy performances and catchy tunes, this band blends genres to create a sound that’s uniquely their own.

Join Will Houk from 95.1FM KNVC for a lazy Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 24 as the BAC Exhibition Hall is turned into a listening lounge. Will is bringing a crate of vinyl records and guests are encouraged to bring records of their own that they would like to share for a spin on the provided turntables. Take in the current art exhibition while getting exposed to new music, making new friends, sipping libations, and enjoying eats from a Food Truck.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The series “Learning to be Lost” is an introspective journey that embraces the vastness of the desert landscape as a metaphor for navigating uncertainty. Drawing inspiration from desert survival strategies and illusory mirages, I seek to evoke a visceral experience of being lost.”

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Learn the basics of improv and play games. Free to the public. 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm every Wednesday
Questions? Email ppicommunitytheater@gmail.com.

All aboard for some fall family fun! The annual Harvest Train Festival is pulling into the station at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, bringing two full days of train rides and autumn-inspired activities, including pumpkin patch, petting zoo (Saturday only), crafts hosted by Messy Kids Art School, and carnival-style games hosted by local non-profits.

It’s time to get those costumes ready and head out for a night of fun at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar. We will be having a costume contest for best dressed male, female and couple.

Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department for a volunteer day at Voltaire Canyon. We will be meeting on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will be focusing on cleaning up the vast amounts of trash out there. Tools, trash bags, and gloves will be provided.

Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette will hosting Coffee with Lisa on Wednesday, October 9 from 7 – 8:30 am at The Cracker Box, 402 E. William St. All are invited to share ideas and ask questions.

Carson City Historical Society (CCHS) welcomes guest speaker Mike Shaughnessy on Thursday, October 24, 2024, to discuss the history of the Nevada Day Parade. The talk will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts House Museum. Mike, a native Nevadan, has lived in Carson City since 1937, and was in the first Nevada Day Parade held in Carson City in 1938. Prior to that, the parade was held in Reno.

Every month, Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

Throughout October, Michael Hohl Chevrolet GMC is partnering with Feeding Pets of the Homeless for their 10th annual pet food drive, aiming to Fill a Truck with donations of pet food for the pets of people experiencing homelessness and low-income families.

The Carson City Leisure Hour Club will soon step back into the 1960s and 70s to look at Carson City through the eyes of someone who was a teenager at the time. On Thursday, Oct. 17, Mark Amodei will share his memories of growing up in the city with club members.

The Nevada Artists Association Gallery has announced the Nevada Day Show call to artists.

The highly anticipated Nevada Day Treasure Hunt is back this year, kicking off today, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. This beloved annual tradition invites Nevadans to test their puzzle-solving skills by deciphering historical and geographical clues to uncover a hidden medallion somewhere in the state. With a $1,000 prize up for grabs, participants are gearing up for another exciting adventure through Nevada’s rich heritage.

Connie Jane (Thurman) Burrows (81) passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 29, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family, laughing and reminiscing.

The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital (NV) Branch, will present four free election forums featuring candidates and ballot question information on October 7, 9, 14, and 16 beginning at 6 pm each night at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Join Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White, and Candidate for Carson City Ward 4 Supervisor Lucia Maloney, for a LIVE Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, October 1st from 6-7pm. Call 775-316-7507 to listen in. Press 1 to be connected with a moderator and ask a question. "See" you there!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to make it easy for women to access a mammogram, the Nevada Health Centers Mammovan is visiting Carson City this Thursday, Oct. 3.

Per Nevada Revised Statute the first week of October (Sept. 30 to Oct. 4) is designated as the “Week of Respect.” In tow with the annual observance, the Carson City School District will ensure consistent implementation of anti-bullying programs and practices in all schools and work environments with activities and events this week and next. Activities include kickoff events, dress-up days, pledges, giving and receiving compliments and more.

The Silver City Preservation Society, Silver City Arts, Evangeline Presents and Yellow Truck Productions Present the Roots Music Master Series, a monthly concert series through December. The series features some of the finest nationally touring and regional roots music songwriters and musicians.

Celebrate the change in seasons with a fall fest! 4-H invites you to our Harvest Fall Fest this Oct. 23, 2024 at Fuji Park. 4-H clubs will be present to demonstrate what they do, and to answer questions. Kiddos will have activity booths, and face painting available. Snacks and refreshments will be available.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Know Your Ballot Measures
Informed residents make better choices. So Build2Win is sponsoring a workshop on three of the seven of the 2024 State Ballot Measures.

Get ready for another unforgettable weekend of brews, brats, and Bavarian fun at Casino Fandango in Carson City. The annual Oktoberfest celebration returns for its 10th year, bringing the spirit of Germany to Carson City with free admission for all. The festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Casino Fandango parking lot.

Raquel Fulghum, Senior Deputy Attorney General with the Nevada Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting happening Tuesday, Oct. 1.