I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 20-21

Got kids? Plenty of fun awaits. Start out at Dunkin Donuts for their Community Celebration complete with face painting and more. Love on a Leash at the Carson City Library will give them a chance to practice their reading skills with a non-judgmental furry friend. Celebrate the Asian New Year with crafts and music at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Take a look at the whole list for a weekend filled with activities for those young, old, and in-between.

SATURDAY:

• Community Celebration, Family Fun and more at Dunkin’ Donuts (5am-12pm free coffee and donut to the first 100 people; 8am check presentation to Food Bank of Northern Nevada; 8am-12pm face-painting, balloon art, a live radio remote and more; $.99 small hot 10oz coffee or an iced 16oz coffee all day)
• Free Basketball Handling Clinic for Kids at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC): 1870 Russell Way (7:30am-8:30am; sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club)
• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)
• Muscle Powered One Hour Trash Mob: please meet at Greenbelt Park just north of Office Depot and PetSmart along the south end of Stewart St (8am-9am; Gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers will be provided; please dress for the weather)

Many hands make light work: that’s the philosophy behind the Muscle Powered Trash Mob. One hour spent can make a big difference. Join them at Greenbelt Park at the corner of Stewart Street and S. Carson, right by Office Depot.

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Trish Mann and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• BLM Saddle-Trained Horse Adoptions at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center Stewart Conservation Camp: 1721 Snyder Ave. (Viewing 9am-10am; Competitive-bid Auction of 17 horses begins at 10am; NO BLUE CLOTHING ALLOWED, No cell phones or tobacco permitted; bidding starts at $150)
• Winter Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• AYSO Spring Soccer Walk-in Signups at 1440 Fitness: 3456 N Carson St. (10am-1pm; boys and girls eligible to play must be 4 years old as of August 1, 2015 and less than 9 years of age by August 1, 2016)
• Democratic Party Precinct Caucus: there are three caucus locations in Carson City determined by your precinct – Carson High School, Carson Middle School, Eagle Valley Middle School (registration 11am, you can also register to vote or update your information; caucus begins at 12pm, if you are not in line by 12pm then you will not be able to participate; to determine your caucus location go here)
• Asian New Year Celebration at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (crafts and music 11am-1pm; included with admission)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• Love on a Leash: read to a therapy dog and receive a free book at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger)
• 8 Ball Tournament at Tommy’s Neighborhood Bar: 260 W. Winnie (sign-ups 1:45pm, 2pm start; open to active APA players; $7 per person, one drink minimum; Double Elimination)

This is a great weekend for cinema. Independent and International Films are the focus of the annual International Film Weekend which finishes today. You’ll have two choices on Sunday. The 70th Anniversary of the release of the Maltese Falcon brings the classic back to the big screen at Galaxy Theater. Check out award-winning ‘Suffragette’ at the Carson City Library; a free viewing will be held in the Digitorium.

• International Film Weekend- Independent Films: A Day of Music in Marlette Hall: Cedar Bldg Rm. 100 at Western Nevada College (2pm-5pm, free admission; showing Virtual Harmony and Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary with a Harmonica Jam Session open to all; discussion to follow each film)
• Just Brew It’s Thirsty Boy Homebrew Competition will be at Tahoe Ridge Winery (3pm; BJCP sanctioned event, submissions closed)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through June 30)
• Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley’s Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)

High Sierra Swing Dance Club heads to the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom for their monthly dance; get there early to learn some new blues steps. Don’t miss out on the artist reception and award ceremony in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery. Park once and enjoy two events.

• Winter Art Show Artist Reception and Awards Ceremony at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (6pm-8pm; free, all welcome)
• Live Music with David Lewis at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• Live Music with the Carson City Rascals at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (6pm)
• Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (6pm-10:30pm; free; weather permitting –NOT open if it is snowing and/or there is snow on the roads)
• High Sierra Swing Dance Club Monthly Dance with DJ Mike Rich the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom (Beg/Intermediate Blues lesson with intro to basics quickly working into new moves, taught by Clay and Cullen 6:30pm-7:30pm $10; Dance 7:30pm-10pm $10)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Live Music: Lions Like These with special guest Lizzie Cates in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm doors; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)
• International Film Weekend: A Royal Affair – Denmark – An 18th century historical drama of love, politics, insanity, and the Enlightenment in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center (7pm; free admission; discussion after the film)
• Live Music with Stone-Free at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)

Night life in Carson City includes live music, karaoke, and dancing. Downtown you’ll find the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co., DJ Cillo at Jimmy G’s, and karaoke at Westside Pour House. Thre3 Guyz Rockin’ return to the Eleventh Frame Lounge at Carson Lanes. A to Zen is proud to welcome Lions Like These to their comfy Zen Den.

• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Music Saturdays: Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Company (8pm-11am)
• Live Music with A-Ron Singleton and the 775 at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Thre3 Guyz Rockin AKA the Iron Age at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (8pm-12am; must be 21+)
• Live Music with Musicole at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Dancing with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm)
• DJ Cillo and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)

Sunday fun includes the Carson Victory Roller’s My Bloody Valentine Scrimmage to benefit CASI and the Nevada Humane Society. Brides-to-be will want to check out the Fall in Love Bridal Festival at Genoa Lakes. Leave the kids at home for Nerdvana’s Adults Gaming Night: you must be 18 or older for this fun.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Trish Mann and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• Fall In Love Bridal Festival with raffles, giveaways, goodies bags and more at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club and Resort (11am-4pm; Tickets $5 at the door or free online here; proceeds benefit Strawberry Fields Animal Rescue)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Nerdvana: NEW LOCATION 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Family Day: All ages Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (3pm-5:30pm; $18 per painter)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Big Screen Classics: The Maltese Falcon at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)

Learn about the history behind votes for women with the award-winning movie, Suffragette, at the Carson City Library. Head back in time at the Gold Hill Hotel: a Military Ball with a period-inspired dinner are a perfect reason to dress up in your Comstock-era best.

• Movie Viewing ‘Suffragette’ in the Carson City Library Digitorium (2:30pm; rated PG-13, free and open to the public)
• Celebrate Gold Hill History: Military Ball at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Cocktail reception 4:30pm-5:30pm, Era inspired dinner 6pm; $10.99; reservations 775-847-0111; period dress/costumes encouraged)
• Honig Winery Dinner with Assistant Wine Maker Brian Upton at Café at Adele’s (5pm-9pm; Four courses with wine pairings; Reservations 775-882-3353)
• My Bloody Valentine Red and Black Scrimmage with the Carson Victory Rollers in the Community Center Gym (Doors open 4:45pm; Juniors skate at 5pm, adults skate at 6:30pm; $5 at door or a donation of pet supplies: - dog/cat food, kitty litter, toys, treats, collars, blankets, towels, beds and pet carriers; all proceeds to benefit CASI and the Nevada Humane Society)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (6:30pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Big Screen Classics: The Maltese Falcon at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Adult Gaming Night at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (9pm; must be 18+)

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

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