I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: June 25-26

Last weekend the cyclists ruled our city, but now the hot-rodders are king of the road. The Rockabilly Riot is jam-packed with activities all over town: the races and booths at Mills Park; a street dance at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar; a tattoo show in the Community Center; a free concert at Gold Dust West; and Burlesque at the Nugget. Don’t think that’s all our valley has to offer, though, keep reading for all this weekend’s fun.

SATURDAY:

• "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-8pm)
• Muscle Powered One Hour Trash Mob: Blue Canyon Mill in the Carson River Canyon - Meet at the dirt parking lot on the east side of Deer Run Rd where it crosses the Carson River for carpooling to site approx. 1 mile down gravel road (8am-9am; Gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers will be provided; please dress for the weather)
• 13th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge at Mills Park (8am-5pm, Last Man Standing Competition 3pm)
• Rockabilly Riot Car Show at Mills Park (registration 8am; show, live music, and more 10am-10pm; complete event schedule HERE)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pam Brekas and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Reno Rodeo (8am-10pm; Ticket prices $28+) and Carnival (12pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)

Hungry? Dayton’s Annual Oodles of Noodles Festival is this weekend, but Saturday is the only day to get your fill and vote for your favorite. The Farmers Market at Third and Curry is the best place to find fresh produce for your weekend picnic. Head to CAL Ranch and buy a hot dog to help support the Sierra Therapeutic Equestrian Program.

• Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, live music, local vendors, bowl painting with Empty Bowls, and more)
• Empty Bowls Bowl Decorating at the Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am until supplies run out or 1pm)
• The Secret Life of Pets movie event at PetSmart (9am; treat tasting, movie photo op and first 100 customers receive a free movie poster and activity sheet)
• Mental Health Legal Forum in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (9am-1pm; Free; sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• Nevada State Prison Preservation Society Member Meeting and presentation by Rex Reed at the Carson City Sheriff’s Department (10am; non-members also welcome)
• 15th Annual Oodles of Noodles Festival and Pasta Cook-Off in Historic Downtown Dayton (9am-5pm; Noodle Tasting 10am-2pm, $5, $3 kids; local entertainment, pasta cook-off, bounce house, dunk booth, RV show and more)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)

Whether you’re a dog lover or cat aficionado, Saturday is the time to find a four-legged friend. It’s free adoption day at the Nevada Humane Society. Head to Petsmart and join in their ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ movie event with activities and more.

• Community Adoption Day: Free dog/cat adoptions at Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary, SPCA of Northern Nevada, and Nevada Humane Society (10am-6pm; standard adoption policies apply)
• 15th Anniversary Celebration at the Purple Avocado: 904 N. Curry St. (10am-4:30pm)
• Fernley Multi-Cultural Festival at the Fernley Out-of-Town Park: 250 Logan Lane, Fernley (10am-8pm; Comstock Civil War Re-Enactors, Talent Shoe, live music, vendors and more)
• Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery parking lot sale at 220 W. Telegraph (11am-4pm)
• Crêpes-To-Go Lunch at Z’ Bistro: 725 Basque Way (11am until sold out; cash only; call-in your order 775-885-2828 or swing by and place your order)
• 15th Anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Snowshoe Thompson at Mormon Station State Park, Genoa (11am-3pm; speakers and more; sponsored by the Friends of Snowshoe Thompson)
• STEP Fundraiser at CAL Ranch (11am-2pm; hotdogs, drinks, and raffle tickets for sale; sponsored by Sierra Therapeutic Equestrian Program; proceeds benefit local Veterans and kids from the Boys and Girls Club for therapeutic riding sessions)

Are you an art lover? Artsy Fartsy Gallery’s Sidewalk Sale is the place to go for one of a kind creations at prices you won’t see again. Purple Avocado is celebrating 15 years of business, so go say congratulations. If it’s body art you’re fond of, the Tattoo Show at the Community Center is for you.

• 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)
• Rockabilly Riot Tattoo Show at the Community Center (11:30am-9pm; $10 at door, all weekend pass)
• 2nd Annual Iron Rebels Car Show at 3600 Challenger (12pm-6pm; $5 car entry; fundraiser for Relay for Life; Food, Drinks, Raffle, Live Music and Cars)
• Summer Car Meet at CheckerdSports: 291 Rhodes St (12pm-4pm; raffles, food, DJ; vehicle registration closed)
• Hotter Than Hops Craft Beer Festival at The King Venue: 1021 Country Lane, Gardnerville (12pm-3pm; $40 at the door)
• Summer Art and Artisan Exhibition at St. Mary’s Art Center: 55 R St, Virginia City (1pm-4pm; free)
• Summer Saturday Family Movies series: “The Incredibles” in the Minden Library meeting room: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; free; Rated PG)

A to Zen is hosting their Third Annual Alzheimer's Research Fundraising Concert. Many local musicians will be playing their hearts out. Bring your own instrument to join in the monthly Acoustic Jam at the Schoolhouse Community Center in Silver City.

• Silver City Arts Group Monthly Acoustic Jam at the Silver City School House/Community Center: 175 High St., Silver City (3pm-5pm; Bring your instruments and/or your singing voice)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Firkin and Fox OR 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)
• Toast of the Canyon Wine Tasting Train -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Arrive at 4:30pm, Steam train leaves the Depot at 5pm and returns around 6pm; $25)
• Live Music with the Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Rockabilly Riot: Miss Rockabilly Pin-Up Contest in the Marv Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park (doors 6pm, 6:45pm start; $10 at the door)

Don’t miss a fun night at Living the Good Life. Blue, the Biggest Little Ukulele Ensemble in Nevada, hits the stage at 6 p.m. Stick around and catch Whatitdo, a funk trio from Reno.

• Live Music with Blue: The Biggest Little Ukulele Ensemble In Nevada at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-8pm)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• Live Music by CV-41 at Espolon Grill y Tequileria: 10115 Hwy 50, Mound House (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; $40; Today includes unlimited drinks with each signup)

The Brewery Arts Center offers you Flamenco Fusion and Swing: not in the same place, mind you. High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s monthly dance is upstairs in the Ballroom, while you’ll find Terceto Kali with the Jason McGuire Trio outside on the Minnesota Street stage.

• Free Concert: Terceto Kali with the Jason McGuire Trio – part of the Levitt AMP Music Series on the Minnesota Street Stage at the Brewery Arts Center (vendors/food trucks 6pm, concert begins 7pm; Free)
• Blinky Man Summer Ride – meet at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar between 6:30pm-7:30pm (ride begins at 7:30pm until around midnight; free to ride; Dress your bikes and bodies, no dark bikes; Stops include the West Side Pour House, Carson Cigar Company, The Feisty Goat, and The Tap Shack; 21+ ONLY)
• High Sierra Swing Dance Club Monthly Dance with DJ Steve Dorman in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (Intermediate Night Club 2 Step lesson taught by Steve Dorman 6:30pm-7:30pm $10; Dance 7:30pm-10pm $10)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Star Party and Open House at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm; free; weather permitting)

Maybe I spoke too soon when I said the valley belongs to the hot-rods. Blinky Man, the colorful, costumed, and well-lit bicycle pub crawl, hits the streets tonight.

• Earl's 3rd Annual "Music for Memories" Alzheimer's Research Fundraiser in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; $20 recommended donation; Music and fun with CW and Dr. Spitmore, Canyon White, Hallie Kirk, and many more)
• Concert Series with The Oak Ridge Boys at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (gates 7:15pm, 8pm start; $39+)
• Live Music with the Lost Mountain Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)

Live music: where do I even begin? The Rockabilly Riot hosts a pin-up contest in the Marv Teixeira Pavilion followed by Total Distortion; a street dance at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar; and a free concert at Gold Dust West with the Twilight Drifters Band.

• Rockabilly Riot: Live Music with Total Distortion in the Marv Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park (8pm; $12 at the door)
• Live Music with Escalade at the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Phil Friendly at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Blues Monsters at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Live Music Featuring Whatitdo at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm-12:30am)

For those old enough to enjoy it, catch the Bad Influence Burlesque Show at the Carson Nugget or Whiskey Tavern’s Wet T-Shirt Contest.

• Rockabilly Riot Street Dance at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm-3am)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Wet T-Shirt Contest/Ladies Night with Live Hip-hop and DJs at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; drink specials; $200 in cash and prizes; 21+)
• Rockabilly Riot: Live Music with the Twilight Drifters Band at Gold Dust West (10pm; free)
• Rockabilly Riot: Bad Influence Burlesque at the Carson Nugget (11pm; $25 at the door)

The weekend isn’t over, but it’s beginning to wind down. Catch the Pet Parade as part of Dayton’s Oodles of Noodles Festival. Everyone is welcome to join in at the BMX Track at the Livermore Sports Complex: Olympic Day means free racing and no membership required. Head to Eagle Valley Golf Course for a free Family Golf Clinic.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pam Brekas and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• CC BMX Racing: Olympic Day at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; free racing today and no membership required)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• 15th Annual Oodles of Noodles Festival in Historic Downtown Dayton (9am-5pm; pet parade sign-up 9:30am, 10am start, $5 to enter; local entertainment, bounce house, dunk booth, RV show and more)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; Get 20% Off Adult Pre-Purchased Tickets For Sunday Roundtrip Rides with code LOCALSUNDAY at www.vtrailway.com )
• Rockabilly Riot Car Show at Mills Park (11am-2pm; complete event schedule HERE)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10 buy-in, must be 21+)
• Rockabilly Riot Tattoo Show at the Community Center (12pm-6pm; $10 at door)
• Fernley Multi-Cultural Festival at the Fernley Out-of-Town Park: 250 Logan Lane, Fernley (12pm-8pm; Comstock Civil War Re-Enactors, Talent Shoe, live music, vendors and more)

‘The snozzberries taste like snozzberries!’ Enjoy the 1971 Rold Dahl classic ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ on the big screen at Galaxy Theater. You can choose 2 p.m., 7 p.m. or catch more showings on Wednesday.

• Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (After 12pm, Kids play free with paid adult green fee)
• Barony of Fal Dare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Plus Combat Group at Mills Park, at the end of Oxoby Loop (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 Golf Clinic at Eagle Valley Golf Course (1pm-2:30pm; free; free hot dog/soda for participants)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $35; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• "In Times and Places" Tintabulations Summer Handbell Concert at the First United Methodist Church: 412 W. Musser (1:30pm-2:30pm)
• Big Screen Classics: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• ‘Grilling in the Garden’ Blue Star Mothers Wine Tasting Benefit at the Greenhouse Garden Center: 2450 S. Curry St. (5pm-7pm; $25 includes Wine tasting, small bites, door prizes and raffle; to benefit military families: Tickets call 775-246-2499 or 775-671-7536 or available at Greenhouse Garden Center or Grandma Hattie’s Restaurant)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Live Music with Bill Wharton at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Big Screen Classics: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 kids)

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.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go HERE for events beyond Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go HERE to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.