Thursday, June 8: Things to do in Carson City
Holy moly, what a way to start the weekend. The Nevada State Fair kicks off today in Carson City’s Mills Park and so does the Annual Carson Valley Days celebration in Douglas County. No matter where you are, there is a carnival nearby. You’ll find some fun in downtown Carson tonight with karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar or at the Westside Pour House. Kick start your bike and head to Battle Born Harley; their Bike Night features live music by the Smoken Rabbits. Keep a sweater handy, the temperature is dipping a little, and will drop even further as soon as the sun goes down.
THURSDAY:
- -- Carson Valley Days Golf Tournament at the Carson Valley Golf Course: 1027 Riverview Drive, Gardnerville (registration 7:30am; 8:30am shotgun start; $90 per person for golf and BBQ luncheon; four-person scramble)
- -- Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘The Meskel Festival’ paintings by Eyob Mergia of Las Vegas in the LXS Gallery on the first floor of the Nevada State Legislature (8am-5pm)
- -- High School Pic[ks] 2, group show of art by students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer High Schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
- -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
- -- Muscle Powered Easy Hike: Mexican Ditch to Carson River Road - Meet Georgia at the parking area on Buzzy's Ranch Road (8:30am-10am; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All events require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks, and on longer hikes, snacks are recommended; friendly dogs welcome)
- -- Carson Valley Desert Brushes Art Club at Carson City Fire Station No. 12: 3620 N. Sunridge Dr. (10am; Painters of all levels and those who would like to learn to paint are welcome; For more information call Sheri at 775-267-3317 or Carol 775-883-9340)
- -- Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
- -- "Back Wall Show" featuring photography by John F. Warden, Jr in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
- -- CCAI Exhibit: Smaller Works, solo exhibition by Gil Martin in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
- -- Family Story time in the Carson City Library Digitorium (10:30am; get ticket in the auditorium)
- -- Food For Thought’s Free Lunch for Kids at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:30pm, weather permitting; open to ages 2-18, no adults; meals must be eaten on site)
- -- Nevada State Fair begins at Mills Park (11am-10pm, 1pm Opening Ceremony on the Mills Park Main Stage; free event; Civil War battle re-enactments with gunfighters, horses and the Cavalry; Carnival, car show, live music, and more; free parking at Carson High School)
- -- Opening to the Public - the Union Carson Restaurant and Brewery: 302 N. Carson (11am)
- -- All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $12.95)
- -- Family Story time in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:30am; get ticket in the auditorium)
- -- Yoga for Lunch with Allison Reitz at the Adams Hub for Innovation: 111 W. Proctor (12pm-1pm; suggested price $12, free for Adams Hub members; this class is perfect for beginners and gurus alike)
- -- Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Casino Fandango – back room of the buffet (12pm; buffet lunch available for $13; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
- -- Carson and Mills Park Railroad Train Rides around Mills Park (train runs every half hour 12pm-5pm; tickets $2 per person or three rides for $5, children two and under are free; hosted by the Carson City Railroad Association)
- -- Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
- -- Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+)
- -- Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
- -- Silver Dollar Car Classic Cruise Night at Dunkin Donuts: 2190 Hwy 50 E (5pm-8pm)
- -- 107th Annual Carson Valley Days Festival at Lampe Park, Gardnerville (5pm-11pm; Carnival Buddy Night – two for one wristbands)
- -- Carson City Composite Squadron - Civil Air Patrol Meeting at the Main Terminal of the Carson City Airport: 2600 East College Parkway (5:30pm-8pm; for more information go to www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com )
- -- Summer Beginning Guitar Class at A to Zen (5pm-5:45pm; $5 suggested donation per person; open to all ages; Learn basic guitar skills and songs at your own pace. Perform in a group setting; Guitars available, if needed)
- -- Bike Night with Live Music by the Smoken Rabbits at the Battle Born Road House inside Battle Born Harley Davidson (6pm-10pm; full bar, five big screen TVs, pool, beer pong, and more; cars welcome, too)
- -- Carson City Sunset Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at Tito’s Mexican Restaurant: 444 E. William St, Ste. 20 (6pm; visit, have a great dinner, and talk about our Rotary projects in the community and the world)
- -- Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner (6pm-7:15pm; The club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
- -- Cigar Appreciation Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (6pm-10pm; 10% off cigars smoked in house)
- -- Live Americana and Blues with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
- -- Douglas Co. Historical Society's Second Thursday Lectures: Frank Tortorich, author of "John A. 'Snowshoe' Thompson, Pioneer Mail Carrier of the Sierra" at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 6:30pm-8pm; $3)
- -- Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm)
- -- Improv Workshop in the Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; free, donations appreciated)
- -- Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
- -- Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar (7pm-close)
- -- Live Music with Jamie Rollins at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7pm)
- -- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
- -- Live Music with the Whiskey Heroes in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
- -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8:30pm)
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