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Live music, plays, art showing and more: Events in Carson City and beyond this weekend

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February 2, 2024 (All day)
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Happy Thursday, Carson City! Here's a look at what this weekend has in store.

  • All weekend long

Leading Ladies Live at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City Jan. 26 - Feb. 4

Ken Ludwig's "Leading Ladies" is a comedy extravaganza where the laughs are as abundant as the costume changes. With Ludwig's comedic prowess, the plot weaves through a maze of mistaken identities, creating a comedic symphony that'll have you gasping for breath between chuckles.

Nevada Artists Association New Year's Show
The Nevada Artists Association is proud to present the 2024 New Years Show through Feb. 9 2024 with 111 entries by 26 Nevada artists in all categories of media. The NAA Art Gallery is your local art marketplace for fine art and gifts, located at 449 W. King Street, Carson City. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Be sure to vote for your top three favorites for the Peoples Choice Award each time you visit the Gallery.

  • Friday

Carson City

Early voting happening now through Friday, Feb. 2.

Head down to the Carson City Community Center for early voting through Feb. 2.

A to Zen Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night at The Zen Den Stage features music, comedy, poetry, magic and more. All ages and skill levels welcome! Every Friday, 6pm, Food and beverages available. A to Zen is located at 1803 N Carson St., Carson City.

Deception at Polecat Tavern in Carson City

This just in! Deception at Polecat Tavern. You KNOW them. You LOVE them.

Lake Tahoe

Ski With A Ranger offered Fridays at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Mountain Resort

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has announced the return of Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders are invited to Ski with a Ranger through March.

  • Saturday

Carson City

Addison Agen, Whitney Myer from NBC's 'The Voice' perform Saturday at Carson City's BAC

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City and For The Song will feature two artists Feb. 3, Addison Agen and Whitney Myer, who both appeared on NBC's "The Voice."

Bill Wharton at Polecat Tavern in Carson City

Do we have a treat for you! Bill Wharton will be at Polecat Tavern on Saturday, February 3rd beginning at 7pm.

Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturday, Feb. 3

Every first Saturday of the month please come and share your thoughts with me, Supervisor Maurice "MO" White. I am looking forward to meeting you and hearing your opinions about Carson City. I will be inside the Carson Mall at Bella Vita Bistro on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 and on the first Saturday of every month 8am to 10 am. See you there.

The Carson City Wine Walk is back Saturday

Stroll Downtown Carson City and enjoy wine poured from participating businesses while experiencing everything Downtown offers. Check in will be at the Brewery Arts Center from 1PM to 3PM only. If you arrive after 3PM, you will not be able to redeem your ticket and collect your bracelet and glass. Click the link above to secure your tickets.

  • Sunday

Carson City

Famed folk group The Kingston Trio headlines Feb. 4 at Nashville Social Club in Carson City

Folk music enthusiasts, mark your calendars. Nashville Social Club proudly announces a Sunday matinee concert featuring the iconic folk group, The Kingston Trio, on Feb. 4, at 4 p.m. This not-to-be-missed event will take place at the Nashville Social Club venue in Carson City. This event is sold out.

  • 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.

Baha’i Talks Sundays at Mills Park

Members of the Bahá’i community of Carson City invite the public to a series of talks on spiritual growth. Meeting each Sunday at 2:00PM at the Wungnema House in Mills Park.

NAA Art Gallery in Carson City features John Kallestad, International Photography winner through Feb. 9

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.

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

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.

Rural Nevada foster parents virtual training happening now through Feb. 10; registration open for prospective parents

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.

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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.

picture of Hall of Fame inductees.

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.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 29 through May 5, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

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.