Things to do around Carson City and beyond this Sunday, Sept. 2

Time for some Sunday holiday adventure. The Carson Nugget has something special tonight, a Van Halen Tribute Band plays two concerts in their upstairs ballroom. For a lazy afternoon in the shade, you’ll find live music on the porch of the Genoa Bar. The Tahoe Orchestra brings their annual 9/11 Memorial Concert to St. Gall’s Church in Gardnerville. Virginia City is trapped in a time loop during Civil War Days. Don’t forget to get your grub on at the annual Rib Cook-off in Sparks. Read on for more events for both Sunday and Monday.

SUNDAY:

• — 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)
• — Labor Day Steam Up: V&T #25 and Inyo #22 Steam Train Rides with the ‘Glenbrook’ Under Steam for public viewing at the Nevada State Train Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; Train Rides available from 10am-4pm; All-inclusive wristbands featuring unlimited train rides and museum admission $15 Adults, $9 Children 12 to 17, $5 Children 4 to 11 years old, Children 3 years old and under are free; Standard museum admission and train fares will also be available; Warren Engine Co. will be selling Hamburgers and Hotdogs Saturday and Sunday)
• — Carson City BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (RACES CANCELLED FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND)
• — 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)
• — Civil War Days in Virginia City: Civil War Camp in Miner’s Park (9am-5pm; free, open to the public) Church Service under Civilian Fly (9:30am, non-denominational and period correct) Battle Train (11:30am, $28 tickets at the V&T Station) Battle Train (3pm, $28 tickets at the V&T Station) Victorian Ball and Dinner at Piper’s Opera House (7:30pm; $20, live music with the Fort Point Brass Band, period attire optional)
• — 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)
• — Round-trip Diesel Train Rides: leave from Carson City Virginia and Truckee Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; Adult $45, Child 3-16 $25, Seniors/Veterans $40; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ call 877-724-5007 for more info)
• — Annual Labor Day Weekend Blizzard Ski and Snowboard Sale at Heavenly's California Main Lodge at the top of Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe (10am-5pm)
• — 30th Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Victorian Square, Sparks (10:30am-9pm, Live Music begins at 11am, Jana Kramer headlining; Admission, parking, shuttles and entertainment are free; Full schedule and information at: https://nuggetribcookoff.com/ )
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — 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 Mudd Bonz 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)
• — Flashback Cinema: American Graffiti (1973) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $8 kids 2 - 11)
• — Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus (TOCCATA) presents their 9/11 Memorial Concert featuring guest artist Alex Eisenbergat the St. Gall Catholic Church: 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville (4pm; Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $5 students age 19-23. Preferred seating is $40 and $15 for Youth/students. Youth under 19 are admitted free; This concert series commemorates the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy and will include Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto in G minor and selections from Verdi's Requiem)
• — The Flying Legends of Victory Tour featuring the B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey” at the Minden Airport: 1146 Airport Road, Minden (TOUR STOP CANCELLED)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5pm-8pm)
• — Live Music featuring the Buddy Emmer Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Hot For Teacher: Van Halen Tribute in the Carson Nugget Ballroom (Concert 7pm; $15 General Admission, $30 VIP)
• — Flashback Cinema: American Graffiti (1973) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.50 adults, $8 kids)
• — Live Music with Kelly McGuire on Ruby’s Amphitheater - the outdoor stage at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm; $10)
• — Hot For Teacher: Van Halen Tribute in the Carson Nugget Ballroom (Concert 9pm; $15 General Admission, $30 VIP)

Don’t let finding something fun for Labor Day be laborious, just keep reading. Virginia City hosts a noontime parade to celebrate. You’ll want to stick around as the Comstock Civil War Reenactors wage a “Battle for ‘C’ Street.” Join your neighbors at the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for the annual Interfaith Potluck Picnic and food drive for Friends in Service Helping (FISH). If you need to jump, jive, and wail, you’ll find the High Sierra Swing Dance Club at Carson Lanes for their weekly meet-up, but no lessons tonight due to the holiday.

MONDAY: Labor Day

• — Keep Tahoe Blue Labor Day Beach Cleanup at Commons Beach, Tahoe City (8:30am-12pm; We provide cleanup materials, refreshments and a prize; bring reusable water bottle; RSVP at https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/news/events )
• — Labor Day Steam Up: V&T #25 and Inyo #22 Steam Train Rides with the ‘Glenbrook’ Under Steam for public viewing at the Nevada State Train Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; Train Rides available from 10am-4pm; All-inclusive wristbands featuring unlimited train rides and museum admission $15 Adults, $9 Children 12 to 17, $5 Children 4 to 11 years old, Children 3 years old and under are free; Standard museum admission and train fares will also be available)
• — Civil War Days in Virginia City: Civil War Camp in Miner’s Park (9am-11:30am; free, open to the public) Labor Day Parade down ‘C’ Street (12pm) The Battle for ‘C’ Street (civil war skirmish following parade, approx. 12:30pm) Final Battle Train (2:15pm; $28)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-10pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Annual Labor Day Weekend Blizzard Ski and Snowboard Sale at Heavenly's California Main Lodge at the top of Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe (10am-2pm)
• — 30th Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Victorian Square, Sparks (10:30am-5pm, Live Music begins at 11am, Blind Mile headlining; Awards announced at 2pm; Admission, parking, shuttles and entertainment are free; Full schedule and information at: https://nuggetribcookoff.com/ )
• — All Day Happy Hour in the Fox’ Den at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm)
• — Mimosa Monday all day at Ed’s Doghouse
• — Live Music with the Hoboes featuring Brother Dave on Octaplex, CW on old time banjo, and The Doctor on bones at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm; see the live broadcast on the A to Zen Facebook Page)
• — Annual Labor Day Parade down ‘C’ Street in Virginia City (12pm, followed by ‘The Battle for “C” Street’)
• — Martini Monday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half priced martinis)
• — Tenth annual Interfaith Potluck Picnic and Food Drive on the lawn of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: corner of Division and Telegraph (4pm-6pm, All members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend; please bring a main dish, salad, side dish, or dessert to share in the potluck; bring your own plates, water cup/drinks, eating utensils, and lawn chair; nonperishable food donations to benefit FISH - Friends in Service Helping; Participating faith-based congregations include: Baha'i, Buddhist, Catholic, Episcopal, Hindu, Islam, Jewish, Latter-day Saints, Lutheran, Methodist, Nazarene, Presbyterian, Scientist, Sikh, and Unity)
• — Live Music featuring Chris Twomey in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s Night Out at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (no lessons this week; open dancing 7:30pm-10pm, Free)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at the Fox Brewpub (8pm-close; all ages; drink specials)

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