I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: August 8-9

After the Friday wind and rain, we are supposed to see some clear skies: but don’t quote me on that. You know how the weather here can be. The Third and Curry Farmers Market vendors are tough, though, so your weekly dose of fresh produce will be waiting for you either way. Don’t miss the autumn plant sale at the Greenhouse Project booth. The Carson City Historical Society hosts their second yard sale of the season at the historic Forman-Roberts House on North Carson Street, so have fun treasure hunting.

SATURDAY: Jazz and Beyond

• Ascent Runs: Genoa Peaks Mad-A-Thon: Ultra 55K; Marathon 26.2M, Half-Marathon 13.1M -Begins at Nixon Park in Genoa (6am; all runners must check-in)
• Hot August Nights in Reno and Sparks
• Back to School at Carson Hot Springs (Free 17 and younger admission per paid adult; outdoor pools only; 7am-10pm)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Young Eagle Flights (Weather Permitting; open to ages 8-17; registration 8am at the Airport Terminal Building, orientation 8:30am; free) Coffee and Donuts (8am-12pm, all welcome) at 2500 E. College Pkwy
• Third and Curry Farmers Market; Jazz and Beyond: Live Music with the Joseph Greco Duo (8:30am to 1pm)
• The Greenhouse Project Fall Perennial and Vegetable Plant Sale at the Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am-1pm)
• Feds Feed Families Food Drive at the Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am-1pm)
• Carson City Historical Society Yard Sale at the Forman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St (9am-4pm)
• Annual Free Clothing Faire: Clothing, shoes, accessories, purses, linens, etc. at the LDS Church: 411 N. Saliman (9am-12pm; you may bring your own bag/tote; open to the public, no questions asked)
• Seniors Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: Executive Pointe off College Pkwy (9am-3pm; 55 and older)

Have some family friendly fun with rides on the Edwards Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Enjoy the end of the Summer Reading Program celebration at the Carson City Library in their Secret Garden. The Pavilion at Mills Park is where you’ll find the Hand Up Resource Fair with informative booths and fun. It’s just a few steps to the Mills Park Railroad, where a family of 3 can enjoy a quick turn around the park for just $5. Youth Theater Carson City is in their final weekend of performances, so don’t miss Peter Pan at the Community Center.

• Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Wooden Boat Show at Obexer's Boat Company: 5355 West Lake Blvd in Homewood, CA (9am-4:30pm, roar-off 4pm)
• Muscle Powered Bike Ride: meet by the Muscle Powered bike rack in front of the Community Pool at 841 N. Roop St. (9:40am-11:40am; must wear helmets and closed toed shoes; riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
• Dog Town Canine Rescue Adoption Event at PetSmart (11am-3pm)
• 1926 Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids 11 and under)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Ride: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am and Depart Virginia City Depot at 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)
• Carson City Hand Up Resource Fair and Blood Drive: free food, raffle prizes, music, fun, and more at the Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park (10am-2pm; over 40 non-profit organizations attending to help provide access to and awareness of the resources available to the community)
• Ferris Family Speaker Series: Author of children’s adventure books, Mary Randall will speak on her book “A Walk Through the Woods” at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (10am-11am; free)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• End of Summer Reading Program Party in the Secret Garden at the Carson City Library (12pm-1:30pm)
• Carson and Mills Park Railroad Rides in Mills Park (12pm-6pm; $2 or $5 for 3)
• Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting and Pairing Luncheon at the Bistro at Tahoe Ridge Winery (12pm-1:30pm; $20; RSVP 775-473-1790)

Jazz and Beyond is off and running and has some great offerings for you. The Carson Mall is where you can enjoy the Back Forty. The Brewery Arts Center is a hot bed of activity. First they host We Rock Kidz in the new outdoor plaza. Later, in the Black Box Theater, you are invited to listen to classic guitarist, Michael Chapdelaine. You could also head to the Performance Hall for a viewing of the harmonica documentary ‘Pocket Full of Soul.’ These are all free to the public, so enjoy the festival.

• Jazz and Beyond: Live Music with the Back Forty at the Carson Mall (1pm-3pm; free)
• Youth Theater Carson City Presents: Peter Pan at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $12)
• High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
• Jazz and Beyond: Live Music with We Rock Kidz at the Brewery Arts Center Outdoor Plaza (4pm-5pm; free)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• 2nd Annual Hot August Hits Bar Crawl with the Carson Victory Rollers Roller Derby Team: Exhibition Bout on N. Curry Street between Proctor and Musser at 5pm, Bar Crawl begins at 7pm ($5 souvenir crawl cup gets you specials at participating locations)
• ’Crisis in Space, The Story of Apollo 13’ Lecture with Mike Thomas and Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory (doors 7pm; 7:30pm start)
• Youth Theater Carson City Presents: Peter Pan at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12)
• Jazz and Beyond: Pocket Full of Soul - The Harmonica Documentary with live music by the Tom Stryker Trio at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm-9pm; free)

Downtown will be crawling with Roller Derby Girls. Literally. The Second Annual Hot August Hits Bar Crawl kicks off with and exhibition bout on North Curry St. at 5 p.m. Grab your souvenir crawl cup for $5 and help support the Carson Victory Rollers. You’ll want to stop in the Carson Cigar Co. for some live music by Notch 8 singer, James Wilsey. Sing your heart out at Westside Pour House; it’s karaoke night. A DJ will help you dance the night away at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar.

• Live Music with Joey Carmon at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Jazz and Beyond: Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Moe Bandy and TG Sheppard at TJ's Corral at Carson Valley Inn, Minden (doors 6:45pm; 7:30 start; $29+)
• Jazz and Beyond: Live Music with Rockslide at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm; no cover)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (8pm)
• Live Music with the Paisley Brain Cells at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Jazz and Beyond: Classic Guitar Series: Michael Chapdelaine at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; free)
• Music Saturdays: James Wilsey of Notch 8 at Carson Cigar Co. (9pm-12am)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

How does a picnic sound? Head to the Capitol Grounds for an afternoon of music beginning with the Champagne Singers at 4:30 p.m. followed by the Reno Video Game Symphony. Bring a chair or blanket, something to snack on, and your friends and family. The Carson City Library is wrapping up its adult summer reading program with a special presentation by adventurer, photographer, cyclist Rick Gunn. Like, did you totally know that Clueless is playing at the Galaxy Theater tonight? Miss out on that? As if.

SUNDAY: Jazz and Beyond

• Hot August Nights in Reno and Sparks
• Back to School at Carson Hot Springs (Free 17 and younger admission per paid adult; outdoor pools only; 7am-10pm)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am; $10)
• 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)
• 1926 Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids 11 and under)
• Dayton High School Six Flags Trip Car Wash Fundraiser at the S and S Market in Dayton (10am-?; $5 minimum donation)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am; 12:30pm start; $10 buy in, $5 extra pack, $1 specials; Must be 21+)
• Carson and Mills Park Railroad Rides in Mills Park (12pm-5pm; $2 or $5 for 3)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Carson City Historical Society Sunday Afternoon Tea at the Foreman-Roberts House: 1207 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; $35; to RSVP call DD Spenser 775-741-7897 between 10am-2pm, space limited to 18)
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Mills Park on Seely Loop (1pm-5pm; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Final Performance of Youth Theater Carson City Presents: Peter Pan at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $12)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm)
• ‘Escape the Ordinary’ with Soulcycler Rick Gunn: award-winning photographer, writer-adventurer, and public speaker in the Carson City Library Digitorium (2pm)
• Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm; free)
• Jazz and Beyond: Live Music with the Champagne Singers directed by Leslie Fudge with the Bill Hecht Trio at the Legislative Plaza (4:30pm-5:30pm, free)
• Concerts on the Green: Bluegrass band, Suspect Terrane at Genoa Park in Genoa (5pm-7pm; free; bring picnic and chairs/blanket)
• Summer Sunday Concert Series: Singer and musician Vanessa Littrell opens for The Novelists at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (opens 5:30pm; headliner 6:30pm; $10, kids 16 and younger free)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Jazz and Beyond: Live Music with the Reno Video Game Symphony at the Capitol Amphitheater (6pm-8pm, free)
• Clueless at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $7 or $15 for two admissions and a large popcorn)

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. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.