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Levitt Amp, Taste of Downtown, Powwow and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 18 2023 .
June 17, 2023 (All day)
June 18, 2023 (All day)

Happy Friday, Carson City! There's a lot going on this weekend as the weather jumps up to the 80s, so here are some fun events to join in on.

  • All weekend long

Carson City

Annual Father’s Day Powwow at Stewart Indian School returns this weekend

The annual Father’s Day Powwow is back this weekend at the Stewart Indian School Museum and Cultural Center in Carson City beginning Friday, June 16 through Sunday June 18.

  • Saturday

Carson City

Holiday with a Hero Scholarship Golf Tournament returns June 17

The second annual Holiday with a Hero Golf Tournament returns June 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Eagle Valley Golf Course, located at 3999 Centennial Park Dr.

Levitt Amp concert series returns to Carson City's Brewery Arts Center all summer long

The Levitt Amp Concert Series returns to Carson City beginning June 17 at the Brewery Arts Center. This week, Las Cafeteras have taken the music scene by storm with their infectious live performances and have crossed many genres and borders along the way. Their electric sound & energy has taken them around the world playing shows from Bonnaroo to the Hollywood Bowl, WOMAD New Zealand to Montreal Jazz, & beyond!

Capital City cuisine to shine at 28th Taste of Downtown Carson City happening June 17

Advocates to End Domestic Violence will host the 28th annual Taste of Downtown, also known as "The Taste" event on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in historic downtown Carson City. More than 30 local restaurants will be serving up a taste of their menu for ticketholders.

Nevada Outdoor Experience for youth coming to Carson City June 17

The Nevada Outdoor Experience is a free youth outdoor expo with the goal of exciting and inspiring the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife conservationists.

Carson City Airport Community Open House 2023 happening this Saturday

Carson City Airport will host its annual Community Open House this Saturday, June 17, featuring plenty of awe-inspiring aircraft, aviation related activities for all-ages plus food, music and more.

Carson City Library's Summer Reading Challenge 2023 theme is With 'Around the World'

Summer signals the return of the annual Carson City Library Summer Reading Challenge starting Saturday, June 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. with a themed kick-off celebration titled, "Around the World.”

Carson City's Shoe Tree Brewing celebrates 6th anniversary Saturday

Shoe Tree Brewing, Carson City's renowned craft brewery known for its exceptional beers, is celebrating its 6th anniversary this year. There will be live music at 1 p.m. at their Carson City location this Saturday, June 17.

Nashville Social Club presents the 'Most Wanted!' country rock burlesque show opening June 17

Buckle up for an unforgettable night of entertainment at the Nashville Social Club in Carson City with the sought-after country rock burlesque show, “Most Wanted!”

Call to Artists: Judged 'Spirit of America Show June 17 submittals at the NAA Gallery

The Nevada Artists Association Gallery will take entries for the Judged “Spirit of America” Show on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Entries will be accepted from 10am-1pm only at the Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City.

DIY Class - FUSION Mineral Paint Workshop

Learn the technique and tricks of FUSION Mineral Paint! This Workshop takes you through the Basics 101 of FUSION Mineral Paint application and product knowledge.

Meet and Greet held for Comedian, Actor Jamie Lissow at Carson Nugget Saturday

Jamie Lissow will be performing at the Carson Nugget tomorrow, Saturday June 17, but prior to his two shows, a special Meet and Greet event will be held at Gina’s Good Life Lounge.

Cub Scout Recruitment

Please come and join us for a Cub Scout recruitment event, at the Rifle range, Saturday, June 17th from 09-1 pm. Both girls and boys, ages 6-10 are welcome. We will have Cub Scout activities for the kids and a session for adult Information. Scout me in!

Douglas County

A Chautauqua Workshop and Rosie the Riveter Kick Off June at Dangberg Historic Park

A Chautauqua workshop and Chautauqua performance, by nationally acclaimed Chautauquan Mary Ann Jung, will be held Saturday, June 17 of the 2023 Dangberg Summer Festival.

Virginia City

3rd Annual Educational Kids Fair returns to Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City

The 3rd Annual Educational Kids Fair at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, NV is a great day at the Museum for the whole family!

  • Sunday

Carson City

Father's Day Feature at Nashville Social Club - Bill Wharton

Bill Wharton will be back at the NSC this Sunday for another toe-tapping, foot- stomping, great time. For a phenominal Father's Day celebration, head on over to Nashville Social Club in Carson City. Bill will forego his father's day pampering in order to entertain the masses. Good memories are just like real estate...it's all about location, location, location. Tell your friends, bring your dancing shoes too.

Capitol City Gun Club Father's Day Fun Shoot

On Sunday, June 18, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Father’s Day Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 5:30pm. Target fees will be discounted all day. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive. For more information call (775) 882-9904. Everyone is invited to come!

Western Nevada Performing Arts Center celebrates 25 years in Carson City, recital Sunday

This Sunday, Western Nevada Performing Arts Center will celebrate 25 years of dance and performance instruction, serving Carson City and Western Nevada dancers and performers of all ages.

  • Ongoing

Carson City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings and readings

The Carson Intuitive Center is a branch of the Reno Psychic Institute. We are a safe place to explore your psychic abilities without having to go to Reno. Carson Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings right here in Carson City.

Learn Dayton’s best kept historical secrets at the Dayton Museum

Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Dayton Museum opened for the season on March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane. The museum promotes the discovery of the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago. Ask about the Genealogy research and names saved on our computers. The museum contains displays of Nevada’s earliest history.

Registration has begun for Senior Citizens Oral History Theater Workshop at Dayton Valley Library through June 26

Senior Citizens are invited to participate in a free "Oral History Theater Workshop" at Dayton Library. The performance workshop will be based on Senior Citizen's personal stories from their lives. Seniors will share memorable stories from their past and we will transform a selected group of these stories into a theatrical performance.

Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'Fresh Outlook' 2023 exhibition

Creativity and talent abound from Western Nevada College’s art students in the Capital City Arts Initiative’s Fresh Outlook 2023 exhibition.

Scuttled/Transformed art exhibition available for viewing at Carson City Community Center through July

Marietta Sophie Paul fills her prints and recycled-material collages with repeated patterns that create active scenes and narratives. Paul’s show will be in the Community Center’s Crowell Board Room, from March 6 through July 6, 2023. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Thursday, March 30, 5:00 – 6:30PM with an artist introduction at 5:30PM. The Community Center is located at 851 E William Street, Carson City. The Crowell Board Room is open for all the city’s public meetings.

'Plastic Musings' art exhibition featured at Carson City Courthouse Gallery

Samuel Osheroff, artistically inspired by the chaos and beauty of the manufactured world, brings a variety of media together to express his ideas in his paintings. The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Plastic Musings", presents Samuel Osheroff’s mixed media compositions at the Carson City Courthouse Gallery from June 1 to Sept. 28, 2023. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Wednesday, June 7, 5:00 - 6:30pm with the artist introduction at 5:30pm.

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The tree struck by lightning has been felled, and the crew is cutting line around the fire perimeter. Upon further assessment, the fire is now estimated to cover 100’ x 20’.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue suppression efforts!

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Incline Village, NV – The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) is responding to a lightning-caused fire in the First Creek area. The fire was reported at approximately 10 p.m. on September 18th and is estimated to cover an area of 100’ x 100’.

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Before considerable scientific research by Western Nevada College Professor of Geosciences Dr. Winnie Kortemeier, it was understood that Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America, was created during the Pleistocene era, also known as the Ice Age, roughly 10,000 to 2.6 million years ago.

Through her radiometric dating of rocks and examining the basalt that has interacted with the water of Lake Tahoe, Dr. Kortemeier has determined that the lake is 2.3 million years old.

CVTA's Run the Valley 5K

Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) is excited to be hosting the valley’s first-ever 5k trail run and 2k family fun run on Saturday, October 19th.

Designed to be fun for beginners and more advanced runners alike, this event gives everyone a chance to experience a trail run in a friendly, non-competitive environment.

Meet inspirational author Robert Drews at Browsers Corner Book Store’s next author event. He will share excerpts from his novel “Look for Something Good”, an inspiring tale about the journey through life’s transitions and crossroads for two mature men who find friendship and guidance about their places in the world.

Carson City Public Works and the Transportation Division will provide an educational presentation and summary related to the recently completed Preserve Carson City Roads report and the status of measures related to funding for local roads in Carson City.

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Chase International Foundation recently awarded $12,500 to Northern Nevada and California non-profit agencies as part of their ‘Four Pillars of Giving’ grant program.

A 30-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of domestic battery and a combined felony warrant alleging domestic battery by strangulation on an elder and abuse of an older or vulnerable person, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Harvest Supermoon and partial lunar eclipse over Carson City on Tuesday evening around 7:45 p.m.

The U.S. Forest Service notes in its Wednesday morning briefing that the Davis Fire remains contained at 92 percent with 5,824 acres burned and 342 personnel remaining on the fire tackling hotspots and mop up.

Sierra Nevada Realtors on Wednesday released its August 2024 report on existing home sales in Carson City along with Lyon, Douglas, Washoe, Storey and Churchill counties. The report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

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If you like reading, supporting local authors, and getting a jump start on your Christmas list, then you need to attend this author event of the year!

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Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff will re-enact the characters of one of the wealthiest couples on the West Coast during the 1920s through 1950s at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City on Oct. 29.

Join us at Park Home Ranch for an exclusive wedding open house event designed for couples dreaming of a rustic and barn chic wedding. Set against the stunning backdrop of pastoral lands and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, our 120+ year old barn venue offers the perfect canvas for your special day.

Sierra Nevada Realtors is hosting a tailgate party at the University of Nevada, Reno football game this Saturday, Sept. 21 and has partnered with United Way to donate funds raised to those affected by the Davis Fire.

To support community members impacted by the Davis Fire, Greater Nevada Credit Union opened applications for its Disaster Assistance Loan Program.

A 51-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI (drugs) second offense and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Youth from across the state will gather in Fallon this Thursday through Saturday at the Nevada 4-H Expo to showcase the diverse skills and knowledge they have developed through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program.

Training sessions for volunteers will be conducted by Night Off the Streets, Inc., also known as NOTS, warming center on Sept. 26 and Sept. 28 at the First United Methodist Church in Carson City.

Firefighting crews have achieved 92 percent containment on the Davis Fire, according to a Tuesday morning briefing from the U.S. Forest Service. The fire, south of Reno and north of Carson City that began in Washoe Valley Sept. 7, has burned 5,824 acres. The cause remains under investigation.

Here's the latest from the U.S. Forest Service: