Valentine's Day happenings, BAC's Celtic series, music, comedy and more: Carson City region prepares for weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities over the next three days. Restaurants in Carson City will host Valentine’s Day specials on Friday. The Carson City Celtic Music series will be at the Brewery Arts Center on Saturday featuring Fortunate Strangers. Combined with live music and comedy at the Carson Nugget, the Carson City region is in store for a busy three days. Read on for more information.

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Here's a rundown of activities over the next three days:

Friday, February 14
— Valentine's Day Blood Drive. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vitalant-Northern Nevada, 256 E. Winnie Ln. in Carson City. Experience the awe. Life-saving blood offers second chances and many tomorrows to those who depend on it. The process only takes about an hour and is one of the easiest ways to give back to your community. If you've never donated blood before, we encourage you to try. Make your appointment.

— Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk. 9 a.m. Meet in front of Starbucks at 3325 Retail Drive off College Parkway. Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!

— Valentine's Day Craft Fair at the Carson Mall. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1313 S. Carson St. Let's Celebrate Valentine's Day. Join me with my Color Street at the Carson mall with some other vendors. Come by and make a Valentine for a Senior that will be taken to local retirement homes. Everyone who stops by my booth, On The Fly Nails by Amber and tries on a Sample, gets entered into a drawing.

— Carson City Smooch a Pooch hosted by the Nevada Humane Society. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 549 Airport Rd. Looking for some adorable professional Valentine's Day themed photos of your animals? We have you covered! Nevada Humane Society will have a professional pet photography session. Photos are $5 per pose. Please keep in mind that dogs actually don't liked to be kissed, but there are plenty of other poses you can do with your dog that will keep them happy!

— Coin Press Demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 600 N. Carson St. Every Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. we hold historic Coin Press No. 1 demonstrations in the 150 year old Carson City Mint building. If they wish, visitors may purchase a planchet (coin blank) in the Museum Store and bring it to the Coin Press No. 1 gallery to have it minted just for them.

— Valentine's Day at the Fox Brewpub. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 310 S. Carson St. Come celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Fox! We have several dinner specials for all to enjoy with a fresh garden salad. This is an event you don’t want to miss out on!

— Valentine's Day Dinner at Red's Old 395 Grill in Carson City. Don’t forget to set a reservation for Valentine’s Day at Red’s Old 395 Grill at 1055 S. Carson St. Every couple will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket including a $50 Red's gift card, 2 movie tickets, and a bottle of Cabernet! We're featuring our Rack of Lamb and Smoked Prime Rib dinner special all day February 14th and 15th.

— Forest Service 'Ski with a Ranger' at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Mountain. 1 p.m. at the top of Heavenly Gondola. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit invites you to Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort beginning Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Tours begin at Tamarack Lodge, at the top of the Heavenly Gondola every Friday at 1 p.m. The tours last approximately one-hour and continue through March 27, 2020, weather permitting.

— Experience Virtual Reality at the Carson City Library. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 900 N. Roop St. Join us every Friday from 2:30 pm to 5:30 p.m. to experience Virtual Reality! Using the latest technology, Virtual Reality allows you to experience new places and situations in a computer simulated world. Discover what it’s like to see dinosaurs up close, view art from around the world in a single museum, or blast alien ships in a virtual world. Must have waiver signed.

— Valentine's Day at Bella Vita Bistro. 4 p.m. at 1304 S. Stewart St. Make a reservation for our Valentine’s Day Dinner! We will be serving our full menu plus some special menu items listed below! Ladies will get a rose and serve a complimentary glass of champagne when ordering our dinner special menu! RichyRich will also be here!

— Valentine's Day Night Out at Cucina Lupo. 4 to 9 p.m. at 308 N. Curry St. Don't you want to impress your valentine this year and take them on a date with great food, great wine, a lot of chocolate, and a rose? Then join us this Valentine's day for a wonderful dinner for two with three courses and a chocolate dessert sampler you won't want to miss!

— Valentine's Day Dinner Special at the Carson Nugget. 4 to 10 p.m. at 507 N. Carson St. If you’re still looking for the perfect dinner, we have the answer! The Carson Nugget is offering a steak and lobster dinner for just $19.99 with a players card. It’s a dinner and event you don’t want to miss out on!

— Valentine's Day Dinner at Battle Born Social. 5 p.m. at 318 N. Carson St. Come join us for a romantic dinner at Battle Born Social featuring a special 4-course dinner paired with a glass of wine or draft beer. Or to make it a little extra special, you can choose to have each course paired with a specialty cocktail. $60 per person to enjoy this specialty dinner for this romantic night!

— Valentine's Day Double Date at Mangia tutto. 5 to 9 p.m. at 200 N. Stewart St. Join us February 13th-15th for our Valentine's Double Date. Invite another couple to join you for a double date and receive a free bottle of Bogle Wine with your Valentine's Dinner. Your choices include a bottle of Old Vine Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

— Short Romance Film Competition at the Carson Nugget. 6 p.m. at 507 N. Carson St. Six teams of Carson City area filmmakers are making romance short films in one week. The films will be screened starting at 6 p.m. with buffet dinner, 50/50 raffle and an "It's a Date" teaser on Friday, Feb. 14.

— A to Zen's Valentine's Day Open Mic Night. 6 to 10 p.m. at 1803 N. Carson St. Hosted by local recording artist and radio personality Canyon White, come enjoy the night with A to Zen! Live acts, dinner, dancing and drinking will be available. Free flowers will be out for the ladies. No reservations are required and no cover charge.

— The Odd Couple to premier at the Brewery Arts Center. 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Carson City’s theater company, Proscenium Players Inc., is bringing the female version of The Odd Couple to the BAC’s Black Box Theater from February 14-23 for two weekend’s worth of performances.

— Escalade Band at Living the Good Life. 7 to 11:45 p.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Come out for Valentines Diner & Drink Specials where the food is always great. Hear the soulful sounds of Motown with Escalade at Living the Good Life.

— Carson Comedy Club presents funnyman Myles Weber this Friday. 8 p.m. at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St. Still looking for a fun Valentine's Day date night? This Friday night comedian Myles Weber will be in Carson City to headline the Carson Comedy Club inside the Carson Nugget.

— First Take featuring Rick Metz at Max Casino. 8 to 11 p.m. at 900 S. Carson St. First Take featuring Rick Metz performs live on stage in the Cabaret Lounge inside Max Casino. Celebrate Valentine's Day to the smooth sound of First Take featuring Rick Metz.

Saturday, February 15
— Free rides offered to Early Vote in Carson City (all day). Need a ride to early voting? Look no further, Derek Morgan for Nevada is providing free rides to early voting in Carson City. If you need a ride or want to volunteer, go to DerekMorganNV.com to sign up. Thank you to everyone that has already volunteered, now let's get everyone to the polls!

— Muscle Powered Trash Mob to clean Ambrose Carson River Natural Area. 9 a.m. Meet at Ambrose Carson River Natural area, located 1.3 miles south of Highway 50 on Deer Run Road. The Carson City Trash Mob will set out Saturday, Feb. 15 to clean up the Ambrose Carson River Natural Area. Anyone is welcome to join in the effort, organized by Muscle Powered.

— Early Carson City voting in Nevada Democratic Caucus process begins Saturday. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the rear of the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Starting this weekend, Nevada's Democrats will have an opportunity to cast early votes for up to five candidates, in preference order, who are still in the running for delegates to the county, state and national conventions that will select the Democratic nominee for November's presidential election.

— Guided snowshoe hikes with a ranger on the Carson Ranger District. 10 a.m. at Tahoe Meadows, one mile southwest of the summit of Nevada State Route 431 Mt. Rose Highway. The Carson Ranger District on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is pleased to announce the return of the popular Forest Ranger-led snowshoe walks. The walks begin this Saturday, Jan. 25, and will be offered every Saturday through March 28.

— Dayton Early Voting for Democratic Caucus. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Dayton Senior Center, 320 Dayton Valley Rd. Nevada's Democrats will have an opportunity to cast early votes for up to five candidates, in preference order, who are still in the running for delegates to the county, state and national conventions that will select the Democratic nominee for November's presidential election.

— Pokemon Club at the Carson City Library. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 900 N. Roop St. Learn how to play the Pokemon trading card game. Each month will focus on a new skill. Join the fun and meet new friends! Must be able to add, subtract, and do basic math.

— Valentine's Day Dinner at Red's Old 395 Grill in Carson City. Don’t forget to set a reservation for Valentine’s Day at Red’s Old 395 Grill at 1055 S. Carson St. Every couple will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket including a $50 Red's gift card, 2 movie tickets, and a bottle of Cabernet! We're featuring our Rack of Lamb and Smoked Prime Rib dinner special all day February 14th and 15th.

— Saturday Beginning Wheel Throwing at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 1 to 4 p.m. at 1215 S. Carson St. The Ogres of Ogres-Holm introduce you to clay in this 6-week open start class, including open studio time, is designed to get you started. It’s a great way to relax on a Saturday afternoon. $175 for six weekly sessions or $45 drop ins.

— Relay for Life of Carson City, Douglas County kickoff with Bowl-A-Thon. 3 to 5 p.m. at Carson Lanes, 4600 Snyder Ave. Come and enjoy an afternoon of bowling and learn about Relay. All ages are welcome to join and have a good time!

— Caterpillar's Hookah Lounge Speed Dating. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 314 S. Carson St. Join us the day after Valentines Day for Caterpillar's first ever Speed dating event hosted by our fantastic Lounge Staff. No cover fee is needed!

— Annual Carson City Republican Lincoln Day Dinner featured Saturday. 5 p.m. at the Carson City Fandango Ballroom. This year's Lincoln Day Dinner is going to reflect the energy and excitement of the 2020 presidential campaign and the Carson City Republican Committee has planned a special evening for all.

— Family Bingo Night for CHS Safe and Sober Grad Night. 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carson Mall, 1313 S. Carson St. Help support Carson High School with a family-friendly Bingo Night at the Carson Mall! We will have plenty of cards for sale and a wide range of gifts and prizes.

— Mangia Tutto presents Dale Poune. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 200 N. Stewart St. Enjoy a romantic evening of Italian cuisine, wine and live music from Dale Poune at Mangia Tutto this Valentine's Day weekend in Downtown Carson City.

— Carson City Celtic Music Series continues with Fortunate Strangers in concert. 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Fortunate Strangers is a West Coast band featuring Scottish and Irish songs. The band combines the experience of three performers from the San Francisco Bay Area and the High Sierra. They will be performing Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

— Karaoke featured at Y-NOT Saloon. 8 to 11 p.m. at 152 E. Long St. Saturday night karaoke at the Y-NOT Saloon 152 E. Long St. in Carson City. Karaoke by Jeff Stevens from 8 to 11 p.m. come one come all come sing and have a great time.

— Greg Austin to perform at Living the Good Life. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Come out and enjoy Saturday night with Living the Good Life. Greg Austin takes the stage with live music all night!

— One Way Street set to rock Max Casino. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at 900 S. Carson St. One Way Street will be back at the Max Casino for your enjoyment. Come on out and enjoy a Saturday night full of music, drinks and delicious food specials!

Sunday, February 16
— Muscle Powered Sunday Bicycle Ride. 9 a.m. Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail. Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.

— Valentine's Day Craft Fair at the Carson Mall. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1313 S. Carson St. Let's Celebrate Valentine's Day. Join me with my Color Street at the Carson mall with some other vendors. Come by and make a Valentine for a Senior that will be taken to local retirement homes. Everyone who stops by my booth, On The Fly Nails by Amber and tries on a Sample, gets entered into a drawing.

— Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders returns to Carson City this Sunday. 12 p.m. at the MAC gym, 1860 Russell Way. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders will be returning to Carson City this Sunday to rally the community.

— Healthy Cooking Class at Sierra Chef. 1 to 3 p.m. at 2292 Main Street Suites 3 and 4 in Genoa. Sierra Chef will host a healthy cooking class to kick-off the new year! The cost is $65 per person. Please arrive on time for class.

— Carson Victory Rollers to host Lover's Brawl Open Scrimmage. 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carson Community Center, 851 E. William St. Come join us for the first open scrimmage of the season! Bring your Valentine and show some love to the Carson Junior Victory Rollers... the proceeds from this event will help send them to Los Angeles for the Shamblock Shake Tournament!

— Wine Mixer Club Social at Clear Creek Tahoe. 5 to 7 p.m. at 3745 Golf Club Dr. in Carson City. Join us for a fine Sunday evening! Meet your new neighbors and fellow golfers over a gorgeous glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres.