Sunday, August 20: Things to do around Carson City and beyond

The concerts in the Capital Amphitheater have always been a local favorite: blanket and a picnic are all you need to make the most of this Sunday afternoon. Flashback to yesteryear at the Virginia City ‘Way it Was Rodeo.’ The Trippin King Snakes take the stage at the Genoa Bar Porch Party. Food and drink will be available, and it’s a great way to wind down the weekend.

SUNDAY: Jazz and Beyond Music Festival

• -- Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (Kids play free with paid adult green fee, one for one)
• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am-11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 8am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but usually about 12-16 mph; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• -- Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-4pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• -- Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $10 cash only; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• -- CCBMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am $10, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• -- 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Capitol City Gun Club: 3590 Arrowhead Dr (9am-9pm; 75 cents for 25 trap/skeet targets, $7.50 for 100 clay targets; lunch 11am-1pm only 75 cents; raffles; Shotgun-only facility)
• -- Jazz and Beyond: Motor Car Weekend with Motor Cars, Muscle Cars and Live Music at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; Karson Kruzers Car Show 9am-3pm; Rides available on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car and the McKeen Motor Car every half hour 10am-4pm; Live Music by Dale Poune 3pm-5pm; unlimited train rides and museum admission: $15 for adults; $10 for members; $5 Ages 4-17)
• -- 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://www.vtrailway.com/routes.php... )
• -- Photography and Regular Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- 32nd Annual Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival with the 'Sunday Go to Meeting' Band at the Davis Creek Campground Amphitheater, Washoe Valley (10am; free)
• -- Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• -- Around the World at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (11am-4pm; Vintage travel-inspired sale)
• -- All-day Happy Hour at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 East Long St (12pm-8pm)

Treasure hunting in this area doesn’t just mean panning for gold. Check out the Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park, or head out to Gardnerville for the monthly Eddy Street Pop Up Vintage Sale.

• -- 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)
• -- 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)
• -- ‘The Way It Was’ Rodeo at Virginia City’s Arena and Fairgrounds: 458 F St (1pm-3pm; $18+ day of show; bull riders, wild broncs, kids’ mutton bustin’, jump motorcycles and more)
• -- Sunday Porch Party with Live Music by the Trippin King Snakes at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (2pm-6pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and food available from the Genoa Station)
• -- 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)
• -- Big Screen Classics: Smokey and the Bandit at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• -- Jazz and Beyond: The Batamba Collective at the Legislative Plaza (4:30pm-5:30pm; free, bring seating)
• -- Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• -- Live Music with Jamie Rollins in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Big Screen Classics: Smokey and the Bandit at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• -- Jazz and Beyond: The Reno Jazz Orchestra with Carolyn Dolan at the Capital Amphitheater (6pm-8pm; free, bring seating)

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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