‘Taco ‘bout’ fundraiser, film lecture and Jazz for Sweethearts: Here’s what Tuesday brings to Carson City

This Fat Tuesday is full of things to do. Head to the Fox Brewpub for their ‘Taco ‘bout it’ Fundraiser for Advocates to End Domestic Violence: a portion of taco sales today will benefit the organization. Learn about Nevada silver screen icons like Marilyn Monroe, aliens, and the King of Rock and Roll during a CCAI Nevada Neighbors presentation by long-time film reviewer, Robin Holabird. Sierra Nevada Forums brings experts from various backgrounds to shed light on difficult and complex topics facing our society. Tonight you’ll learn more about ‘Immigration Fears, Fallacies and Facts’ in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall. Mile High Jazz Band heads down to Living the Good Life for a special ‘Jazz for Sweethearts’ show.

Fat TUESDAY AKA Mardi Gras, Feb 13: Things to do in Carson City

• — Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or email KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — ART from WNC, featuring student artists from Western Nevada College in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm; an artistic collaboration between Northern and Southern Nevada artists)
• — ‘Mementi Mori’ exhibit featuring 2018 Artist Fellow and Photographer, Paul Baker Prindle in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — Come have Coffee with CASA at the Artisan Café: 701 S Carson St (9am-10am; Come on down and have a delicious sandwich and cup of coffee on CASA. Active volunteers can come and enjoy the company of other CASAs)
• — Muscle Powered Morning Walk: Carson City Freeway Multi-use Path - Meet in front of Starbucks at 3325 Retail Drive, off College Parkway (9am-10am; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended; in case of wet weather meet at the MAC: 1860 Russell Way)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Storytime Adventures: Chinese New Year at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; a different story with craft and play each week; museum admission: $6 ages 14-54, $4 ages 2-13, $5 seniors 55+, free for those 1 and younger)
• — New Year’s Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm; featuring 78 member entries in all media)
• — “Back Wall Show,” featuring Catherine King, Digital Artist in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — ‘Be Mine’ Valentine Gift Show and Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (10am-8pm)
• — CCAI Exhibit: Inside and Outside the Lines, with artwork by artists Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• — $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
• — All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
• — 'Taco 'Bout It Tuesday' at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; 10% of all today's taco sales will be donated to Advocates to End Domestic Violence in honor of Teen Violence Awareness Month; wear something orange to show support)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Twosday at the Westside Pour House (11am-10pm; $2 tacos, chips with salsa, and beer specials)
• — Live Music with CW and Dr. Spitmore at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
• — Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino in the Atrium in the back (12:05pm-1pm)
• — $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• — Family Game Night at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (4pm-9pm; kids 10 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée; family friendly games in dining room, adults only games in the Sage Lounge)
• — Sun Mountain Meditation Group at Sierra Foot and Ankle: 2350 S. Carson St., #4 – corner of Rhodes and S. Curry St. (4:30pm-5:15pm, please arrive a little early; Learn the basics of meditation practice with Angela Sullivan; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
• — Muscle Powered Evening Hike: Downtown Carson City - Meet at the parking lot directly across from the Nevada Supreme court on Stewart Street, between 5th and Musser Street (5:30pm-7:30pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; Must bring a flashlight or headlamp; water and closed-toed shoes required; If it rains or snows, we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center)
• — Nevada Neighbors Lecture Series: ‘Elvis, Marilyn, and the Space Aliens: Nevada Screen Icons,’ illustrated talk by author and long-time film reviewer, Robin Holabird at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (NEW TIME: informal reception 5:30pm-6pm, lecture at 6pm; free to attend; sponsored by the Capital City Arts Initiative)
• — Sierra Nevada Forums presents “Immigration Fears, Fallacies and Facts: Spoiler Alert - It’s Complicated" in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (doors open 5:30pm, 6pm-8pm; free, donations always appreciated; Journey through: Immigration Agency structure, Alphabet of Visas and Immigration Status, DACA, Other protected status rescissions, Intersection with other areas of law, and Status of current litigation and legislation)
• — Valentine’s Party: Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm; Intermediate Lesson 7:30pm; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Fee; must be 21)
• — Blue Star Mothers: Sierra Chapter #2 Meeting at the Nevada Army National Guard: 2460 Fairview Drive (6pm social time, 6:30 meeting; If you have, or have had, a son or daughter in the military you are welcome to join our chapter; For more information please call Dorothy Wingard, President, 775-246-2499)
• — Live Music with Denver Saunders in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:30pm; singers, high-school age and above, are welcome without audition and without fees; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 for more information)
• — Music Jam and Open Mic with Canyon White at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm)
• — Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6:30pm; all ages, but some material is PG-13; one to six players per team)
• — DJ Trivia Tuesdays at the Fox Brewpub (sign-ups at 7pm; free to play; all ages; bring a team; win prizes)
• — Carson Fly Fishing Club meeting in the Airport Terminal Building: 2600 College Parkway, just east of N. Lompa Lane (7pm, doors open 6:45pm; meet fellow fishing enthusiasts, listen and learn from guest speakers, enjoy a chance to win a prize in the raffle, hear the latest fishing stories, and much more; family membership $30)
• — Candlelight Yin Yoga with Alison at the Luv ‘N Light Studio: 512 N. Division St (7pm; suggested donation $12; Great for stress relief and recovery from injuries and surgeries - no yoga experience is necessary)
• — Open Mic Night and Performances by Debi Destiny: Magician and Illusionist at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-9pm)
• — Mile High Jazz Band presents ‘Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts’ at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-9:30pm; Full menu available, plus featured Steak Oscar dinner for Valentine’s Eve)