Kites, plants, trains and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/11/2023 - 10:53am
Saturday, May 13
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun May 14 2023 .
May 12, 2023 (All day)
May 13, 2023 (All day)
May 14, 2023 (All day)
Happy Thursday, Carson City! It's warm again, with sunshine all weekend long and highs in the mid 70s, perfect spring weather!
Let's take a look at what this weekend is bringing along with the warm weather.
- All weekend long
Carson City
A Midsummer Night's Dream youth production May 12-13 at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center
LTI Educational Commonwealth is pleased to announce our production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The cast is comprised of youth ages 10 and up who have been studying Shakespeare's plays and influence in their class this year.
Dueling Doodlebugs at the Railroad Museum
Take a ride on a historic Virginia & Truckee McKeen Motor Car built in 1910, a 1926-built Edwards Motor Car, or both! Purchase a wristband and get unlimited motor car rides and museum admission. Wristbands are $15 for ages 18 and over, $10 for museum members and ages 12 to 17, $5 for ages 4-11, and free for ages 3 and under. Standard motor car ticket prices and museum admission are available, as well.
Douglas County
Friends of the Douglas County Library Spring Book Sale to be held May 13 and 14
The Friends of the Douglas County Library Spring Book Sale will be held at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden.
- Friday, May 12
Carson City
NAMI Western Nevada's hosts 6th Annual Gala May 12 with dinner, auction, awards and more
The gala will take place May 12, 2023, in the Fandango ballroom at 3800 S Carson St. Carson City. The Doors open at 5 p.m. for the enhanced experience admission and 5:30 P.M. for general admission.
Live Music at the Bella with Bill
Jump start your Mother's Day celebration by bringing your family down to Bella Vista Bistro in Carson City this Friday, May 12 for an extraordinary great time. The atmosphere is top notch, just like the friendly service. Bill Wharton dazzles the patrons with his versatile selection of music.
Tap Shack's Summer Stage holding first concert event Friday
Touring musicians Leslie Stevens and Max Gomez, from Los Angeles and Taos, New Mexico, respectively, will be performing Friday evening at the new outdoor Summer Stage at 1201 North Carson Street.
Douglas County
Don't miss the Aaron Lewis concert at the TJ's Corral at Carson Valley Inn Casino in Minden, NV on Friday, May 12, 2023 and Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Carson City
The annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale fundraiser, which offers dozens of seedlings from fruit, veg, herbs, flowers, and everything in between, will be taking place Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Green Central behind Carson High.
Chef Charlie Abowd to sign books at Mother's Day Plant Sale in Carson City this Saturday
Chef Charlie Abowd will be joining in The Greenhouse Project's Mother's Day Plant Sale festivities on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., signing copies of his book, Recipes and Rambles That Made Adele's a Nevada Hot Spot: Forty Years of Cuisine and History."
Letter carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive happening Saturday
Saturday, May 13th is the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive sponsored by The National Association of Letter Carriers and The United States Postal Service. Please leave donations of non-perishable food by your mailbox. They will be collected by your letter carrier and delivered to a food bank in your area.
Family Fun Saturday: Nevada wildflowers highlighted at Nevada State Museum in Carson City
Nevada State Museum in Carson City hosts its Family Fun Saturday with a focus this Saturday on Nevada Wildflowers.
Carson City Moose Lodge to hold 'Brats & Beer' fundraiser this Saturday
Saturday May 13, 2023 the Carson City Moose Lodge 2709 and the Blue Bull will be hosting a fundraising event to support Moose charities and local community projects. Come to the Bull Bull from noon to 3 p.m. and enjoy some grilled brats and 2 draft beers for just a $10 ticket.
Carson Victory Rollers host roller derby double header Saturday
Come support your local roller derby league and check out this double header on Saturday, May 13. We’ll be skating at the Carson Community Center at 2pm. Doors open at 1pm so you can grab your seat before they fill up.
Carson City Historical Society historian Paula D. Cannon memorial service planned for May 13
It is with great sorrow that Carson City Historical Society announces the passing of Paula D. Cannon. She passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 7, 2023. Paula was a devoted Carson City historian, philanthropist and force of nature and will be greatly missed.
Muscle Powered Gear Swap at the BAC
Muscle Powered will be hosting its third annual Gear Swap at the Brewery Arts Center from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Fabulous Cutups at Gina's Good Life
The Fabulous Cutups will be performing at Gina's in the Carson Nugget from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.
Come party with Sierra Roc while they tape a two hour long performance at A to Zen from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Basics of Starting a Business class at Adams Hub
Join Northern Nevada SCORE for this training event where you will learn the basics of starting a business beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Icantoodly Do! Zentangle Workshop at Adam's Hub
A cheerful combination of Toodles and Icantoo bloom from the graphite gem in the center of your new Phi tile in this 2-hour workshop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Douglas County
Partnership Douglas County, Suicide Prevention partner for Mental Health Awareness Walk
Join Suicide Prevention Network and Partnership Douglas County for a free awareness event to promote mental health wellness within our Douglas County community.
Dangberg kite flying weekend happening May 13-14
A returning favorite event is the Kite Flying Weekend on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 from 10am until 3pm both days. Cameron and Reina Kauffman of Coolkiter.com will bring their assortment of big and beautiful kites, kites for high wind and kites for no wind.
Don't miss the Aaron Lewis concert at the TJ's Corral at Carson Valley Inn Casino in Minden, NV on Friday, May 12, 2023 and Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Virginia City
Victorian Tea Party hosted Mother's Day Weekend in Virginia City
Celebrate the splendor of the Victorian Era at the Fourth Ward School Museum in historic Virginia City this Mother’s Day Weekend. On Saturday, May 13, indulge in the resplendent ritual of afternoon tea in an authentic Victorian-Era environment.
Silver City
Donovan Mill Blacksmithing Classes
This is an introductory class on how to build, light and maintain a coal forge fire with a hand cranked blower, proper hammering techniques, drawing, pointing, twisting, punching and how to work hot steel over a coal forge. Students will take home the basic knowledge of forging and their own handmade forged decorative article.
- Sunday, May 14
Carson City
Mother's Day Brunch at Casino Fandango
Casino Fandango will be hosting a Platinum Mother's Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Duke's Steak House.
Douglas County
Douglas County hosts Pollinator Month logo contest; submit your logo today!
Douglas County is hosting a Pollinator Month logo student contest to help raise awareness of how important our pollinators are to the region, with cash prizes for the winners.
Virginia City
Mary's Art Center is proud to present the opening reception of Meaning: The Search For, a large-scale solo exhibition by Las Vegas artist, Nancy Good, on Sunday, May 14, 2023, 1-4pm.
- Ongoing
Learn Dayton’s best kept historical secrets at the Dayton Museum
Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Dayton Museum opened for the season on March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane. The museum promotes the discovery of the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago.
The Spring has Sprung Show is on display until May 5 with 112 entries from Northern Nevada Artists.
The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Selected Works: Maya of Guatemala and Western Landscapes" presents Michael Plyler’s photographs that document his years working in Guatemala and celebrating landscapes of the Intermountain West through May.
Free Spanish Language classes offered by Partnership Carson City
Free Spanish Language classes offered! Yolanda and Betty, native Spanish speakers, will teach Spanish on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
April Carson City Park Ranger-led programs include geology, birding and a Prison Hill hike
Every month, the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events and exciting adventures.
Carson, Lyon and Douglas students highlighted at Spring Forward 2023 art series
Thirty-six students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools have their work in "Spring Forward 2023" art exhibition at the Brick. This delightful exhibit presents an array of imaginative projects based on students’ years of classroom study and their amazing craftsmanship through May 12.
Tim and Mandy teach line dancing at Carson Lanes
Join Tim and Mandy every Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Carson Lanes for Line Dancing.
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