What to do on Wednesday in the Carson City area

Don’t think that you have to wait until the weekend to find something to do. Our shiny, ‘new’ library is showing ‘Hidden Figures,’ a movie about NASA during the Space Race, and the black female mathematicians behind the scenes. The Historical Society of Dayton Valley is thrilled to bring an update about their efforts to restore the 1881 Carson and Colorado Railroad Depot. Wired Wednesday is a group of film-makers, photographers, and digital artists that is responsible for the great short film contests throughout the year. They always welcome anyone interested to join their ranks. Lending a hand to the Youth Theater Carson City Showstoppers is as easy as heading out for a bite. Chili’s will donate a portion of your check to these talented kids today, you just have to mention the fundraiser to your server.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21: Things to do around Carson City

• — ‘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)
• — 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)
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — 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)
• — Give Back Event: YTCC Showstoppers Fundraiser at Chili’s Restaurant on Topsy Lane (all day 11am-10pm; mention fundraiser to your server and 15% of sales will be donated to the Youth Theater Carson City Showstoppers)
• — Live Music with harpist Mary Law at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Wizard of Oz (1939) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Homework and Craft Workshop at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (2pm-4:30pm; Join Dayton Library and Healthy Communities Coalition every Wednesday for help with your homework and fun crafts that revolve around S.T.E.M)
• — Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• — Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Healthy Communities Coalition Building: 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (5:15pm; weight loss support group for men and women sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• — Black History Month: "Hidden Figures" (PG) at the Carson City Library (5:30pm-7:45pm; Come view the movie, "Hidden Figures" to learn about three black female mathematicians who worked at NASA during the Space Race. This is based on the book written by Margot Lee Shetterly; those under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+)
• — Live Music with Ev Musselman at the Max Casino (6pm-9pm)
• — 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)
• — Live Music with Jamie Rollins in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Carson Valley Lions Club social hour and meeting at Jethro's Oven and Grill: 1281 Kimmerling Rd, Gardnerville (Social hour 6pm-7pm, meeting begins at 7pm; Interested in community service? Meet our club and our projects; the CV Lions meet the first and third Wednesdays)
• — Wired Wednesday Digital Artists Group at Paradise Salon Spa Wellness: 3430 Executive Pointe (6:30pm; free; Bring the laptops you use for editing, as we'll be sharing tricks and tips, fixes, titling and settings for exporting your film files; Also on agenda is the upcoming City Wide Short Film Competition and the Jukebox International Film Festival; open to anyone interesting in the digital arts wanting to come together and network: film, photography, special effects, design, etc.; Come early and enjoy the spa’s hot swimming pool open for public swim at 5:15pm, cost is $6 per person, dressing rooms available, bring your own towels)
• — Dharma Zephyr West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (Sitting quietly in meditation 6:30pm-8pm; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Wizard of Oz (1939) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Carson City Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (7pm; Current openings are for strings, especially violas and basses, and for horns. Musicians who are interested in joining should contact the Symphony at 775-883-4154)
• — Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Open Mic and Jam at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm; all ages)
• — Dayton Historical Society Lecture Series: “Dayton’s 1881 Depot Re-emerges: A Victorian ‘Undresses”’ presented by restoration manager, Linda Clement at the Dayton Valley Community Center: 170 Pike St, Dayton (7pm social time/refreshments, 7:30pm presentation start; free to the public, light refreshments; see www.daytonnvhistory.org for more information)
• — Jazz Jam hosted by Latisha Lewis at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; no cover; featuring Peter Supersano on keys and Neil Strocchio on drums)
• — Kamikaze Karaoke with DJ Rob at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (7:30pm-11pm)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm; 18+)