Local Election Forum, The Floyd, Cemetery Cleanup and more: Events Happening in Carson City and Beyond this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/07/2022 - 10:30am
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Repeats every day until Sun Oct 09 2022 .
October 7, 2022 (All day)
October 8, 2022 (All day)
October 9, 2022 (All day)
Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend.
All Weekend Long
Second annual Art Studio Tour happening Oct. 7-9
Plan an arts weekend getaway for the beautiful Carson Valley for Oct. 7-9, 2022. Fourteen studios with 30 artists are featured on the second annual Carson Valley Art Studio Tour. Meet the artists and learn about their creative process. All artists will have some of their work for sale.
The Floyd returns to Carson City this weekend
Lights, music, and lasers! The Floyd is returning Carson City this weekend at the Carson City Community Center. Dubbed as "The West Coast's most sophisticated and authentic Pink Floyd Concert Experience," The Floyd brings the work of Pink Floyd to life with an immersive viewer experience.
Friday
- Carson City
League of Women Voters will hold four Carson City election forums in October
The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital NV Branch, will present a series of election forums on October 7, 10, 11 and 17 beginning at 6 pm each night at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 pm. The forums are co-sponsored by the Nevada Appeal.
Carson High School Marching Band hosts Chili Bingo Fundraiser Friday
This Friday, Oct. 7, at 5:30 p.m., support Carson High School's award-winning Blue Thunder Bands program as they host their annual family Chili/Bingo Night in the CHS gym. More than 100 businesses made donations this year, and the band is raffling off thousands of dollars' worth of prizes. They are also giving away prizes in their bingo games and auctioning off items in a silent auction.
Adaptive mountain bike workshop happening Friday in Carson City
If you are unable to ride a traditional two-wheeled mountain bike because of an injury or disability, perhaps a three-wheeled adaptive mountain bike is the ticket to get you out on the trails!
Carson Tahoe Health aims to turn the Silver State pink in October for breast cancer awareness
Carson Tahoe Health is proud to host its annual "THiNK PiNK" breast cancer awareness event. The Quad County community will gather at Red’s Old 395 Grill in Carson City on Friday, Oct. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. in support of our neighbors and community in the fight against breast cancer and raise awareness of early detection.
- Minden
Songwriter Kaki King comes to Minden
Guitarist Kaki King is known for a lot of things — her virtuosic technique, her experimental songwriting, her idiosyncratic sound and her futuristic multimedia shows, just to name a few.
Nashville Social Club in Carson City hosts Cajun Night with Grammy Award Winner
Two of the finest roots music fiddle players on the planet - Michael Doucet and Tom Rigney - are joining forces for an incredible night of music.
Saturday
- Carson City
The Spirit of the West Dinner & Fundraiser
Come join in the festivities at the Spirit of the West Dinner & Fundraiser, a Benefit for Nevada's Wild Horses. Our event is Catered by A Catered Affaire, with cash bar, live music by Southwest Pilgrimage, Wild Horse Photography by Mark Terrell, a Silent Auction, Raffles, and fun for all!
Carson City's Wild Horse Theater issues Casting Call for the musical Spring Awakening
Wild Horse Stage Company is excited to announce auditions for the Carson City premiere of the Broadway musical Spring Awakening.
Carson City Sheriff's Cadet pancake breakfast fundraiser happening Saturday
The Carson City Sheriff's Office Youth Cadet program will be hosting its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser, this Saturday, Oct. 8th from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sheriffs Office; 911 East Musser Street.
Volunteers sought for day of service at Carson City's Lone Mountain Cemetery
Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office, will be hosting a volunteer clean-up and day of service at Lone Mountain Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, from 9 a.m. to noon.
- Dayton
Fall Craft Show and Bake Sale to benefit Dayton Senior Center Saturday, Oct. 8
A Fall Craft Show and Bake Sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 8 to benefit the Dayton Senior Center.
Open House in Dayton kicks off Farm to School Month
The public is warmly invited to an open house at the Rural Health and Nutrition Initiative greenhouse at 175 River Road, Dayton, Nev., on Saturday, October 8 from 10am-1pm. The free event kicks off October as Farm-to-School month, an annual celebration of food education.
- Silver Stage
Free Outdoor Movie Night at Silver-Stage Library Saturday Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.
A free movie event will be held at the Silver-Stage Library on Saturday, October 8 at 7:00 pm. Watch the movie “Hocus Pocus 2” (PG) under the stars at the library. Bring your chair, blanket, and warm clothes. Snacks will be for sale by the Silver-Stage Library Friends.
Sunday
- Carson City
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.
NAA presents their Autumn Show
Please join us Debbie and Lia for their artist open house at the Nevada Artists Association gallery featuring their works of art!
Ongoing
Pet food drive at Carson City dealership runs through all of October
Throughout October, Carson City's Michael Hohl Motor Company is collecting pet food donations in hopes of filling a pickup truck with food to support Feeding Pets of the Homeless.
Tours available in September, October at historic Nevada State Prison in Carson City
'Waste Aeon' art exhibition at Western Nevada College gallery turns trash into sculptures
In Kyle Karrasch’s "Waste Aeon" exhibition for CCAI, he brought his sculptures made of trash into the gallery.
The free exhibit is open to the public September 19 — December 20, 2022, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the Western Nevada College’s Bristlecone Gallery, 2201 West College Parkway, Carson City. Join CCAI for the opening reception, Friday, September 30, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Nevada Artists Association presents 'The Autumn Show' now through Oct. 21
Nevada Artists Association of Carson City, NV presents their newest show "Autumn Show" starting Saturday, September 10th! NAA is the largest respected Fine Art Gallery of Carson City and features several wonderful artists in several art mediums from paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, glass, paper and more.
Kids and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center, located at 2869 Esaw St. in Minden is hosting a series of workshops by Connected Horse, a research-based program designed to support people diagnosed in the early stages of dementia and their care partners. The fall workshops run for two consecutive Saturdays.
Fall art reception at St. Mary's in Virginia City
St. Mary's Art Center hosts the fall art reception, showcasing the new fall exhibitions by Paula Saponaro and Pura Vida Sierras Art. This free event celebrates intriguing, powerful work that is relevant and thought-provoking.
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!
