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Lunar New Year, Concerts, Open Mic and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend

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Repeats every day until Sun Jan 22 2023 .
January 20, 2023 (All day)
January 21, 2023 (All day)
January 22, 2023 (All day)

Happy Friday Carson City! I hope you're staying warm, and having fun! In need of some inspiration on how to spend your time this weekend? Look no further.

Let's take a look to see what's going on this weekend in Carson City and beyond.

  • All weekend long

George Washington and 'immortality’ focus of WNC lecture this weekend in Carson City

Where can you learn about the country’s first president and immortality all in one weekend? At Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City, of course.

Friday

  • Carson City

A to Zen Open Mic

Open Mic at the Zen Den Stage begins at 6 p.m.; Music, comedy, poetry, magic and more are welcome; all ages, all skill levels!

Bella Vita in Carson City presents local musician Bill Wharton on Friday, Jan. 20

If you are on the search for something to get you out on the town, look no further. Bill Wharton has been entertaining crowds throughout Northern Nevada for years.

Peter Wilson at Nashville Social Club

Peter Wilson has toured and performed since 1978 in coffeehouses, colleges, trains and nightclubs across the US and Canada. Music begins at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday

  • Carson City

Annual Chinese New Year celebration set for Jan. 21 at Nevada State Museum in Carson City

The Nevada State Museum, Carson City, and the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada will host a Chinese New Year Celebration starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, the Lunar New Year.

Festivities begin in the Nevada State Museum, Carson City with crafts and traditional Chinese dances.

Yoga with Elevate Health happening Jan. 21 at Carson City's Brick & Pine Studio

Come join us at the beautiful Brick & Pine Studio, 305 N Carson St Suite 202, in downtown Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m. for a one hour Vinyasa Flow yoga class instructed by Meg Hundley.

Afterwards, enjoy a post workout cold pressed juice from So Juicy while our Nurse Practitioner and owner of Elevate Health provides information on the services we provide to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.

Carson City Moose Lodge to hold 'Beer & Brats' fundraiser this Saturday

Saturday Jan. 21, 2023 the Carson City Moose Lodge 2709 and the Blue Bull will be hosting a fundraising event to support Moose charities and local community project.

Loud as Folk Presents: Adrian+Meredith at the Brewery Art Center.

Always been ones to make their own path, Adrian + Meredith create a very different type of musical sound. With Adrian playing acoustic guitar and Meredith playing violin/fiddle, the two blend their voices and include stomp boards and clogging to create a high energy live show. Adrian+Meredith have you on your feet dancing, clapping, and stomping along with music that has the spirit of punk, the twang of folk, the flavor of Polka, and the bounce swing. The show begins at 7 p.m.

Shabby Chic Chalk Paint & Decoupage at CCTop

Design your tray and watering can using Dixie Belle chalk mineral paints. All supplies included in class fee.

  • Elsewhere

Signups underway for 2023 beginning beekeepers workshop happening in January

Is beekeeping on your bucket list? Need help getting started? A one-day workshop for beginning beekeepers will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Catholic Center, 311 Virginia St, Yerington, Nev.

Sunday

  • Lake Tahoe

10-Year Anniversary celebrations to be held for Lake Tahoe Epic Curling Club on Jan. 22

Lake Tahoe Epic Curling Celebrates 10 Years With Special Public Events. To celebrate, the club is hosting events open to the public throughout the month of January.

  • Hope Valley

Eastern Sierra history program highlights 'Bonanza' TV series in slideshow and lecture

This Sunday, Jan. 22, Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a slide show presentation and lecture called ”On This Land We Put Our Brand-Bonanza.”

Ongoing

English Language Learners program, Carson City Library partner for U.S. citizenship classes

A free U.S. citizenship class, hosted by English Language Learners and Carson City Library are freely offered to those seeking to understand the rights and responsibilities of becoming a U.S. citizen.

Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition 'Chinoiseries' at Carson City courthouse

The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Chinoiseries", presents Gwaylon Leaf’s paintings that use a visual language synthesized from Taoist coded language and symbols.

Nevada Artists Association in Carson City presents the New Year Show

The Nevada Artists Association is pleased to present the New Years Show through Feb. 10. All 121 entries are by Northern Nevada member artists in all categories of media.

Carson City Narcotics Anonymous Capital Area Meeting List

Check the link for a list of daily and weekly meetings throughout the area.

Did we miss anything? Please tell us in the comments below if there's anything we missed happening in Carson City and beyond!

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In recognition of Historic Preservation and Archeological Awareness Month, the City’s Historic Resources Commission has organized the 2024 Scavenger Hunt.

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Six local bowlers were inducted in the third class of the Carson Country Bowling Association Hall of Fame at their annual meeting on Saturday, April 27, at HomeGrown Bowl. Carson Country is the local association of the U.S. Bowling Congress.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space will hold a "Sheep Talk" this Monday, April 29 from noon to 1 p.m. so residents can learn from Carson City staff about the popular fuel reduction program used annually with the use of "firefighting" sheep.

Two Carson City residents who hiked C-Hill recently returned Sunday morning with a message: The flag that graces the hillside is in need of repair.

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Camp GOTR (Girls on the Run) is coming to Carson City for the second year in a row! Camp GOTR will be a week-long, half-day summer camp from 8 AM- 12 PM at the Carson City Community Center the week of August 5th- August 9th.

Girls on the Run Sierras is a character-building program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade operating in the Reno-Tahoe area.

A number of new Junior Park Rangers received their badges as they were sworn in as part of the annual Junior Park Rangers Day in Carson City.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

For many students at Carson High, Monica Weaver serves as a counselor who is dedicated to helping students navigate the challenges that could alter one’s four years of high school. But in the spring, Weaver also stands poolside, coaching the Senators swim team.

Meet Ricky and Reba, a sweet bonded pair who are waiting for their forever home. Sometimes bad things happen to good cats. Nobody knows this better than Ricky and Reba. Approximately 3 years old, they were abandoned when their owner moved, leaving them to fend for themselves on the streets of Reno. It wasn’t easy.

The 120 pounds of litter collected during the inaugural Shoreline Sweep Volunteer Cleanup at Sand Harbor State Park will be used in an innovative art installation in the park's visitor center.

Over 80 dedicated volunteers joined forces to comb the park's picturesque shores on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Warmer weather is upon us – finally – which also means so is the ever popular and very educational ComputerCorps TechCamp Summer Series! Yes, summer is just a few months off and ComputerCorps TechCamp 2K24 is now accepting applicants.


On April 24, 2024, at approximately 4:48 a.m., the Nevada State Police responded to a crash at the location of IR580 southbound near mile marker CC01 in Carson City, Nevada. (Near the Snyder Ave. overpass).

Each year, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosts an open house event as a way to connect families, deputies, non-profits and more. This year the event takes place May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Douglas County officials have announced that construction will begin soon on the first phase of the Muller Parkway Project. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion in Minden and Gardnerville, offering an alternative route to the main U.S. Route 395 through town. The decision comes as the County moves to fill its requirement to construct 2.4 miles of two-lane road by 2025.

Carson High School is pleased to announce Katarina Klatt and Brynn Russell will carry their academic and athletic talents on to the next level with Division 1 Scholarships. A short signing ceremony was held at the Carson Aquatic Center Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is moving forward with its plan to transfer certain mail processing operations from Reno to Sacramento, a change that has drawn bipartisan opposition among Nevada elected officials over its potential impact on the region’s economy and fears that it would slow the processing of ma

A 32-year-old Silver Springs man was arrested Wednesday and booked for charges associated to a fentanyl drug overdose in December 2023, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

The Division of Child and Family Services, Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services, invites the community to participate in the 2nd annual “Walk Us Home” 5K for Foster Homes on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Carson City.

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified two Carson City residents who died in a wrong way crash early Wednesday morning in Carson City.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week introduces, Shrek. While he may not hail from a swamp, this lovable pup is as big-hearted as they come, searching for his forever family.

Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch program begins in May with this year's theme is "Variety Edition." Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free series in front of the historic Bowers Mansion. Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m., May 17 through June 21.

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Two free scholarship lunch tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who couldn’t otherwise afford to participate. Reach out to wnvlgbtq@gmail.com and request your free tickets now!

St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church in Carson City is having a huge rummage sale Saturday, April 27 at 8 am until 1:30 pm. This is a fundraiser by St. Paul's women's group, WELCA, in association with Thrivent. There will be a jewelry room and a boutique featuring decor de jour and collectibles.

Carson City area casino gaming revenue was up slightly in March, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Statewide, revenue was down 1.65 percent compared to March 2023.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Teacher Adrienne Wiggins has been selected as a Nevada finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the nation’s highest honors for teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science.

Nevada's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in March 2024, which decreased by 0.1 percent from February 2024, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s March 2024 economic report.

Carson High Debate continues its groundbreaking season. Competing at state for the first time since Covid the team advanced to final events in 4 separate events.

Clear Creek Bowmen Cancer Shoot is this Sunday April 28 at the Carson City Archery Range.