Guns, Dirt Bikes, Markets and more: Events happening this weekend in Carson City and Beyond
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/26/2022 - 10:03am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Aug 28 2022 .
August 26, 2022 (All day)
August 27, 2022 (All day)
August 28, 2022 (All day)
Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend!
All Weekend Long
Local production of 'A Chorus Line' comes to Carson City via Wild Horse Stage Company
“Ah 5-6-7-8!” Wild Horse Stage Company is thrilled to present one of the longest running musicals in Broadway history, “A Chorus Line.” With more than 6,000 Broadway performances during a 25-year run, “A Chorus Line” won nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Director and Best Choreographer, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Friday
- Carson City
2022 Fuji Park Flat Track dirt bike races return to Carson City this Friday and Saturday
Returning to Carson City this weekend, dozens of dirt bikes will roar and race at the Fuji Park Flat Track dirt bike races this Friday and Saturday, August 26-27 at Fuji Park.
The dirt bike extravaganza features some of the top professional flat track racers on the West Coast. This year also will feature a first responders, fireman and policeman challenge on Friday.
Prestige Senior Living hosts free webinar addressing aging and mental health awareness
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20 percent of people age 55 or older experience some form of mental health concern including depression or anxiety, which may eventually lead to cognitive impairment.
Saturday
- Carson City
Farmer's Market, Vintage Market to begin their summer seasons Saturday in Carson City
Two summertime open-air markets will begin Saturday June 4 in Carson City: the annual Carson City Farmer's Market, and the inaugural year for the Vintage Market.
Saturday Morning Kids Pottery Class in Carson City
Join us Saturday morning for our Saturday Morning Kids Class!
Levitt Amp Carson City hosts final summer concert Saturday with High Step Society
When the honeyed tones of the Jazz Age meld with the hottest bass drops of the new millennium, you get High Step Society’s elixir of Electro Bass Jazz.
2022 Fuji Park Flat Track dirt bike races return to Carson City this Friday and Saturday
Returning to Carson City this weekend, dozens of dirt bikes will roar and race at the Fuji Park Flat Track dirt bike races this Friday and Saturday, August 26-27 at Fuji Park.
Carson City's Historical Society hosts Chautauquan Kim Harris, picnic lunch and silent auction
Keep Saturday, August 27, open so you can attend a true blockbuster event here in Carson City. It will begin with a fabulous picnic at the Carriage House, catered by John Hurzel of “A Catered Affaire.” Following the best picnic you will ever eat, the premiere performance of ‘The Life of Annie Roberts” will be presented by noted Chautauquan Kim Harris, who has spent over a year researching all the details of the woman who lived in our historical treasure — the Roberts House — and raised her family 50 feet from where you will have lunch.
Capital Blue Dinner Highlights Top Dems Statewide; Fundraiser Supports Local Candidates
Nevada author book signing of 'Foreman-Roberts House' volume.
Saturday August 27, 2022, Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae, will be selling her "Foreman-Roberts House" book at the Downtown Vintage Market.
Humane Society throws party for upcoming duck race, winner gets car from Carson City Toyota
Nevada Humane Society's annual duck race returns Saturday, August 27, to Wingfield Park in Reno with live music, games, vendors, food trucks, a beer garden and more, including the race itself.
Dog Days of Summer event for furry friends at Carson City's MidTown Marketplace
Load up your pups and come to MidTown Marketplace on Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a fun and free summer event for our furry friends! We will have a mini-agility course, water play, and of course shopping with your dogs!
Beer and Brats at the Blue Bull this Saturday
This Saturday the Carson City Moose Lodge 2709 and the Blue Bull will be hosting a fundraising event to support Moose charities and local community project. Come to the Blue Bull from Noon to 3:00 and enjoy some grilled brats and 2 draft beers for just a $10 ticket. The tickets can be purchased from any Moose member or at the door. The Blue Bull is located in downtown Carson City at 107 E Telegraph Street.
- Douglas County
Saturday, August 27, from 10 - 11 am, Dr. Fischer returns to the Home Ranch with his presentation on Basque shepherd, Pete Lanathoua. This will be a fascinating look into the some of the operations of the Dangberg Land and Live Stock Company.
- Virginia City
Dirty Cello returns to Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City
Last time Dirty Cello played at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City, they entertained the large and excited crowd with the band’s energetic renditions of everything from Dolly Parton to the Rolling Stones. When they return on August 27, the band will come with more songs all done in their high energy style, led by cellist Rebecca Roudman.
- Hope Valley
Eastern Sierra history program focuses on eastern Sierra river diverted to Los Angeles
These were the words spoken by Los Angeles City Water Department’s chief William Mulholland, upon completion of his engineering marvel, the LA Aqueduct. This program examines closely, the construction, intrigue, and the long reaching effects of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, which diverts almost the entire Owens River in California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada region to the City of Angels, over 300 miles away.
Sunday
- Carson City
Weekly open air vintage market hits downtown Carson City throughout the summer
The market will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June through September and is free to the public. Shoppers will be able find antiques, arts and crafts, collectibles, furniture, general swap merchandise, and more.
Live outdoor music every Sunday in July at Carson City's Empire Ranch Golf Course
Every Sunday in July live outdoor music in the Event Center at Empire Ranch Golf Course. Free and open to the public.
The Carson City Historical Society will be hosting ongoing events every Sunday at the historic Foreman-Roberts House and Carriage House located at 1207 North Carson in Carson City.
Capitol City Gun Club 80th Anniversary Celebration
On August 28, 2022, Club members and the public are invited to attend the 80th anniversary celebration of Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City from 9:00am to 8:00pm.
All facilities at the Club will be open to the public with fantastic discounts on trap, skeet, five stand and sporting clays.
Carson City BMX Race for Life rescheduled, happening this Sunday
Carson City BMX had scheduled its annual Race for Life for this Sunday, August 28. The race was to be held last month but was postponed due to air quality concerns. This race raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
US Air Force Band of the Golden West, The Commanders Jazz Ensemble
U.S. Air Force Commanders Jazz Ensemble will perform Sunday, August 28, 3 pm. This is a free event. Bring the whole family. Bring the neighborhood! Backyard of the Governor's Mansion in Carson City.
- Douglas County
On August 28, the team at Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital will host a ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on their new state-of-the-art facility, just a few miles from their current location. Having spent over 30 years in their current building, the staff anticipate opening their new doors sometime in 2023.
Ongoing
Capital City Arts Initiative’s 'Contrasts' exhibition opens at WNC through Sept. 15
Art brings contrasts along with connections. In the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Contrasts" exhibition, Mariah Vargas’ minimalist sculptures interact with Sogand Tabatabaei’s intricately-patterned collages.
Moiré exhibition by Claire Pasquier at Carson City's Courthouse Gallery through Sept. 29
The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Moiré" presents Claire Pasquier’s perceptions and reactions to our lives being played out on the big screen.
Dance-Fit and Yoga Flow offered at Carson City Senior Center
I asked a friend if she’d join yoga and she replied “Oh! I don’t bend!” Although that is funny, we all use various excuses not to attend to flexibility, strength, balance, sociality and mutual support that comes from going to classes.
Free summer yoga in the park classes offered Monday evenings in Carson City through September
Each Monday evening this summer, Partnership Carson City is bringing its popular yoga class outdoors for free. The Wellness Yoga classes take place at John Mankins Park, located at 3051 Oak Ridge Dr., Carson City starting at 5:30 p.m.
Carson City Senior Center offers classes to improve muscle strength, balance through Oct. 6
Did we miss anything? Please tell us in the comments below if there's anything we missed happening this weekend in Carson City and beyond!
