I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug. 4 - 5

Let’s get August off to a good start. The first Saturday of the month always plays host to the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, but with the Jazz and Beyond Musical Festival in full swing, you’ll have even more reasons to meander around downtown. The afternoon ice cream social at the historic Foreman-Roberts House is a perfect family-friendly treat before heading to the Brewery Arts Center for tonight’s free concert. Keep reading, you’ll find a little bit of something for everyone in the Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton and Virginia City areas.

SATURDAY: 15th annual Jazz and Beyond Music Festival

• — Ascent Runs’ Tahoe Dirt & Vert Series: Capital Climb 23 Miler – begins/ends at the Brewery Arts Center (runner check-in AND same day registration 5am-5:45am only - All runners, whether pre-registered or not, must check in race morning; pre-race briefing 5:50am, race start 6am; $85 - cash or card only; The course is approximately 23 miles in length and has over 5600' of climbing)
• — Dayton Pigs Desert Cleanup – Meet where the pavement ends on Enterprise Way in Dayton (8am-10am; There will be a brief sign-in, then we will go over the attack plan: we will be hitting the trails, clearing out couches, appliances, etc – HOT, DIRTY WORK, but we have something for everybody to do; Bring a truck/trailer and/or muscles - We recommend you bring water, sunscreen, a hat, sturdy work gloves, dust mask, and some first aid supplies, and don't wear your favorite shoes; Trash cans, extra trash bags, and shovels are always welcome - If you bring an empty trailer and get it loaded, we'll cover the dump fees; Dayton Pigs is a community effort to rid our beautiful wild spaces of trash left behind from out-of-control illegal dumping - We are always welcoming new members)
• — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Genoa Town Park, on Nixon in Genoa (8am-1pm; An assortment of fresh produce, herbs, eggs and more, crafts, and local food items and specialties)
• — Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, live music, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)
• — Jazz and Beyond: Music in the Market with Kantu Inka, a Peruvian duo at the Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am-1pm)
• — Dayton Farmers Market at Community Roots and Shoots: 60 Second Ave - across from Pizza Factory, Dayton (9am-1pm; able to accept WIC, SNAP, USDA Senior Citizen Coupons, cash, etc)
• — Car Wash Fundraiser at the Red’s Old 395 southern parking lot (9am-12pm; suggested donation of $5 cars, $8+ for large SUVs or trucks; hosted by Carson Assembly #7 International Order of Rainbow for Girls)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)

The bulk of Hot August Nights activities won’t get revved up for a few days, but Virginia City waits for no one. Head up the hill to enjoy live music, 400 classic cars, a poker run, and more.

• — Hot August Nights: Kick it off old school in Virginia City (9am-4pm Show and Shine along C Street, Live Music/DJs throughout town, Poker run – check in at the Delta Saloon; Classic Car Cruise 4pm-5pm; swap your Virginia City merchant receipts at the Visitor Center for raffle tickets: $5 = one ticket)
• — Live Music with Gail and Donna at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (9am-11am; Cello and acoustic guitar)
• — Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (NEW TIME: 9:30am-11am; F.E.A.T. or 'Families for Effective Autism Treatment' is a group of parents who formed an organization in the Carson Valley for support and advocacy to help families with children who have received the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder; open to anyone who loves someone with autism)
• — Park Ranger Speaks: Parks and Open Space Recreation at the Silver Saddle Ranch: 2648 Carson River Rd (10am-11am; free to attend; join a Carson City Park Ranger to learn about a variety of nature topics; hosted by Carson City Parks and Recreation)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm AND during the Levitt Amp Concerts 6pm-10pm)
• — Arts and Antique Faire at the Carson City Art Gallery: corner Curry/Fourth St. (10am-4pm; A selection of the Gallery’s artists will be displaying their work, and some will be doing live demonstrations; the Nerds of Paradise will perform 2:30pm-4:30pm as part of the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival)
• — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; books are not included; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• — Mind, Body, and Mimosas with Good Elephant at the Union: 302 N. Carson (10am; $12 suggested donation; Vinyasa Flow Style Yoga; Bring your mind, body, and mat; After class, we encourage you to join us for mimosas)
• — Ferris Speaker Series: “Chautauqua of H. F. Dangberg: Curmudgeons, Comrades and Fools from My Days in the Valley,” presented by local historian Michael Fischer at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; In his presentation, H. F. Dangberg, Sr. will reminisce about the many characters and personalities he was associated with throughout his life in Carson Valley; Visitors should bring their own seating; Please no dogs, legitimate service animals only)

Happy Anniversary to the Douglas County Historical Society. Free admission to the Cultural Center and Museum with behind the scenes tours, cake and ice cream, and special presentations is how they plan on celebrating.

• — 23rd Anniversary Celebration, Family Day, and Agricultural Heritage Day at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (free museum admission 10am-3pm, Cake and Ice Cream will be served at 12pm; 1pm-2pm Story Telling with Nancy Raven: “Every Family Has a Story to Tell”; The Young Chautauqua will perform)
• — H2O For Heroes at Firehouse Subs on Hwy 50 E (10:30am-9pm; donate an unopened 24-pack of bottled water and get a medium sub sandwich for free; All water will go to local fire and police departments to be distributed to those in need)
• — Kittens and Cookies: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Adoption Event at PetSmart on Fairview (11am-3pm; hosted by Carson-Tahoe SPCA)
• — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; original swing and honky tonk songs)
• — Open House at the Dance Workshop: 1697 County Rd, Minden (12pm-4pm; FREE class for students 6 and under at 1pm and a FREE Hip Hop class for everyone 7+ at 3pm; meet our new owners Erica and Oliver, see our beautiful studios and register for our upcoming season, and enjoy games, music and fun)
• — Rain or Shine: the Downtown Business Association's monthly Wine Walk: sign up at The Carson Nugget, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Touched By Angels, Purple Avocado, Cactus Jacks Casino, The Brewery Arts Center, or Comma Coffee (1pm-5pm, raffle at 5pm sharp in the Carson Nugget Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar; $15 includes an official wine walk glass or $10 with the official wine walk glass from a previous walk)
• — Jazz and Beyond Music Festival at the Wine Walk (two hour sets at some time between 1pm and 5pm): Shepherd Darquea plays Ragtime Piano in the Comma Coffee Courtyard; Nerds of Paradise at the Carson City Art Gallery; Colin Ross and Frank Jones at the Nevada Artist Association Gallery; CeCe Gable with John Shipley on keys and Joe Cadena on trombone at the Elks Club; Mylo McCormick performs at Purple Avocado; Alex “Muddy” Smith performs at Touched by Angels

Luckily, the outlook for Saturday isn’t quite as hot as it has been recently. And a breezy afternoon should help clear the skies of the invasive smoke. It should be a perfect day for a stroll, or perhaps a wine walk.

• — Meet the Author: J.L. Patterson at the Browsers Corner Book Store: 711 E Washington St. (1pm-4pm; free admission, light refreshments)
• — History Talk: Braving the California Trail through Nevada at Mormon Station State Historic Park, Genoa (1pm; free, all ages; A park interpreter will discuss what made travel through the Great Basin of Nevada so arduous for wagon trains, and will also explore topics such as the forty-mile desert, the Humboldt River and the legend of the Buenaventura River)
• — Summer Saturday Family Movies series: Balloon Far. at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; not rated; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)
• — Jazz and Beyond: Carson City Historical Society’s Annual Ice Cream Social with live music by the Millennium Bugs at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 North Carson St. (5pm-7pm; Enjoy a bowl of ice cream with your favorite toppings for $3 and then bring your own chair or use one of ours to hear the Millennium Bugs play many favorite jazz tunes; Proceeds benefit the Carson City Historical Society)
• — WestWine Train Event in honor of Westworld on the Virginia and Truckee - Meet at the Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (5pm, please arrive 30 minutes early; $75 includes a night of drama, a barbeque dinner, good wine and a Carson River Canyon train ride; Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite show characters; tickets limited, get them online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/westwine-train/ )
• — Live Music with Nigel St. Hubbins at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Jazz and Beyond: Free Outdoor Community Concert: Frobeck, with the Trippin’ King Snakes opening - part of the Levitt AMP Music Series on the Minnesota Street Stage at the Brewery Arts Center (6pm vendors/food trucks, 6pm-10pm NAA Art Gallery open, 7pm concert begins; Free; Bring your own chair or use one of ours; Food trucks and bars will be available; kids activities and a bounce house but parents must stay with their children at all times; Friendly pets on leashes are welcomed; Frobeck is high-octane funk, soul and rock with horns, organ and groove wrapped in thick, juicy vocal harmonies)
• — Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music with Spur Crazy on the Washoe Camp Saloon outdoor stage: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm; drink specials, food truck; 21+ only in the bar and/or the beer garden)
• — 80s Prom with New Wave Crave at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (doors 7:30pm, 8pm start; $30; A big event kick-off welcoming early 80s cars that are celebrated during Hot August Nights - 80s Costumes encouraged)

The dance floor beckons at the Brewery Arts Center. Funk-soul band Frobeck is the featured performer at tonight’s free concert. Food trucks, an art gallery, and a kids’ zone make this a perfect night out for adults, families, and visitors alike.

• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14 includes two hours of bowling and more; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (sundown-11pm; free to participate; guided star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
• — Comedian Jimmy Della Valle headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
• — Karaoke hosted by J and M Productions at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 E (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music featuring the Blues Monsters in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music featuring Greg Austin at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm-10pm; no cover)
• — Scorpion Hunt at Washoe Lake State Park – meet in the Equestrian Area (8:30pm-10pm; Join park staff for a short presentation about scorpions, followed by a “hunt” for scorpions using black lights. Participants should wear sturdy, close-toed shoes (no sandals, please), and bring a flashlight and/or a black light if possible; park entrance fee $5 per vehicle)
• — Live Music with Adrenaline at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)
• — DJ Dance Party at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)

Sunday can be ‘funday’ every week, if you know where to look. Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes gives you a break from the kitchen and a break from the cabin fever that the smoke has caused. Jazz and Beyond takes the music to the Capitol with the Retro Radio Dolls and the Reno Jazz Orchestra performing this afternoon and evening on the Legislative Lawn. Bring a picnic, a blanket or chair, and your friends and family for a relaxing concert under the trees.

SUNDAY: Jazz and Beyond Music Festival

• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 8am ready to ride; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes; ride consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles - Riders usually split up into two groups (tortoises and hares) and do 10-15 mile loops; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• — First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 8am, breakfast 8:30am-11am; $8)
• — Warnicke Memorial Scholarship BMX Race Day at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am, $20 per rider, double-points earned; you do NOT need to be USABMX member; This race was created to help fund The Bob Warnicke Memorial Scholarship Fund which assists students and their families in meeting the costs of undergraduate college education, trade school, etc)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested donation; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• — Live Music with Gail and Donna at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (9am-11am; Cello and acoustic guitar)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm; Artist Reception and Awards 2pm-4pm)
• — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Once Upon a Trail at Dayton State Park: Hwy 50 E, Dayton (10:30am-12pm; Come listen to great books about ways to conserve, protect, and restore the Carson River. Visitors will then transform into scientists as they test water quality and even play with bugs; park admission is $5 per vehicle)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Bookworm Yoga with Good Elephant in the Carson City Library Secret Garden (12pm-1pm; Join us for an hour of gentle yoga in the Secret Garden. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, towel, and some water - limited mats available; those under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; part of the Summer Learning Challenge)
• — Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11:30am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; We have a 50/50 game and a Can Food Game all year round. Bring a can of food or a non-perishable item and we will give you a free game sheet for our Can Food game; lunch available; must be 21+)
• — Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome)
• — Sunday Porch Party with Live Music by the Trippin King Snakes at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (1pm-5pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and street tacos available from the Genoa Station Grill)
• — Jack DiCarlo's Musical Stylings at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; an elegant performer with a guitar gently coaxing the listener into a happy place)
• — Live Music featuring Mel and Mary Warstler at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (1pm-5pm; some old Country Standards, a few originals, and some surprises)
• — Artist Awards and Reception for the judged Photography Show in the NAA Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center: 449 W. King St. (2pm-4pm; free; refreshments and meet-n-greet with the artists)
• — Flashback Cinema: Big Trouble In Little China (1986) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• — Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Virginia and Truckee ONE-WAY Steam Train Ride: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 4:30pm, arrive in Virginia City 6pm; $37, seniors and veterans $35, kids 3-16 $25; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Jazz and Beyond: The Retro Radio Dolls at the Legislative Plaza (4:30pm-5:30pm; free, bring seating; an all singing, all dancing female close harmony trio showcasing a delightful mix of classic hits from the bygone years and popular modern songs with a unique twist)
• — Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5pm-8pm)
• — Jazz and Beyond: The Reno Jazz Orchestra with Carolyn Dolan at the Capital Amphitheater (6pm-8pm; free, bring seating; This Latin, world, fusion music combines exciting rhythms and jazz harmony to create a high-energy sound that is fun for listening and dancing)
• — Live Music featuring Tyler Stafford in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Flashback Cinema: Big Trouble In Little China (1986) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 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.

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