Looks like our rain and snow dances finally did the trick, but don’t let the weather scare you away from downtown this weekend. The Downtown Business Association’s Wine Walk, Artsy Fartsy’s Annual Jewelry Sale, Just Brew It’s Annual Thirsty Boy Home Brew Competition, and Family Fun Day at the Nevada State Museum are all hoping to lure you out of your home. Leave your ice skates at home though, the Arlington Square ice rink has closed for the season.
The International Film Weekend wraps up Saturday night with ‘Obaba,’ a Spanish language film about secret lives in a Basque village. Re-live the 80s with 16 Candles at the Fandango’s Galaxy Theater on Sunday night. Sassafras celebrates its grand re-opening with live music by local favorites Notch 8 and Hick’ry Switch. All weekend Fuji Park is where you will find great booths and workshops at the Spring Earth Spirit Faire.
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. I follow the pages of local businesses and organizations, search website calendars, keep my ear to the ground, and compile a list of anything and everything going on in this community. Some of it is family friendly, some is just for adults, but all of it is nearby. 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. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.
SATURDAY:
- Little League Sign-ups: last chance at in-person registration at the Indoor Facility at Governor’s Field (8am-12pm)
- Carson High School Safe Grad Safe and Sober 5K Run/Walk at the Carson High Track: 1111 N. Saliman (same-day registration 8:30am; sign-in 9am; race starts 10pm; $35, $25 ages 13-18, $20 ages 12 and younger)
- Valentine’s Gift Show and Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (10am-7pm)
- Spring Earth Spirit Faire at the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall (booths and workshops; 10am-4pm; $6, or $10 for both days)
- Family Fun Day: Fun with Rock Art and Coyote Stories at the Nevada State Museum (10am-3pm; included with admission)
- Family Day and Scavenger Hunt at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (10am-4pm; free admission)
- Kids’ Safety and Success Seminar at Carson ATA Martial Arts - Karate for Kids: 3242 Research Way Ste. 101 (Free; 10am, pizza party to follow)
- Certified Healthcare Enrollment Facilitators for the Affordable Care Act at the Community Center, Sierra Room (10am-4pm; free help)
- 4th Annual Jewelry Sale at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery (10:30am- 5pm)
- F.amilies for E.ffective A.utism T.reatment (FEAT) Support Group at Comma Coffee, back room (10:30am-12pm)
- Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
- STEM Lab and Science Room at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (11am-2pm; included with admission)
- WARF Cat and Kitten Adoptions at the Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm)
- Downtown Carson Wine Walk: sign up at Bella Fiore Wines, the Carson Nugget, Cactus Jacks, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Remedy's Bar, or Touched By Angels (1pm-5pm; $10)
- Book-signing “Bobby, the Blue-Footed Booby” by Patti Higdon Santos at Comma Coffee (1pm-5pm)
- Live Music with Johanna and Stan Soliday and Artist Demonstrations at the Brewery Arts Center’s Artisan Store (1pm-5pm)
- Create a Fairy Garden Workshop at Greenhouse Garden Center: 2869 S. Curry St. (1pm; $2)
- Love on a Leash at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger)
- Chocolate High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
- Just Brew It’s 4th Annual Thirsty Boy Homebrew Competition at Lake Tahoe Brewing Co. (3pm)
- Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (5pm-9pm; $5 for five tastes)
- Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory (sunset)
- Help the Tooth Fairy: Bunco Night at the Dayton Valley Community Center: 170 Pike St., Dayton (doors 5:30pm; dinner 6pm; Bunco 7pm; $25, and please bring toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, etc. to donate)
- Live Music with Corky Bennett at La Posada Real: 3205 Retail Dr. (6pm-9pm)
- Live Music with Three Olives and a Twist at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (6pm)
- Live Music at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
- International Film Weekend Presents ‘Obaba’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; free)
- Live Acoustic Music with Lil Mijho and Roo in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)
- Live Music with Stone Free at Casino Fandango (7pm)
- Karaoke at 11th Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; must be 21+)
- Grand Opening: Live Music by Hick’ry Switch and Notch 8 at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (7:30pm)
- Carson City Symphony Association Presents ‘Music, Conversation, Wine, and Dessert’ with Violinist Gregory Maytan (7:30pm; Reservations Required: 775-883-4154)
- Music Saturdays: Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11pm)
- Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
- Live Music at the Carson Station (8pm)
- Karaoke at Westside Pour House (8pm)
- Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
- Karaoke at Barcade: 1930 N. Carson St.
- DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm- ?)
- DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)
SUNDAY:
- Spring Earth Spirit Faire at the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall (booths and workshops; 10am-4pm; $6)
- Valentine’s Gift Show and Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (10am-6pm)
- STEM Lab and Science Room at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (11am-2pm; included with admission)
- Bingo: Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
- Carson City Historical Society Sunday Afternoon Tea at the Forman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; space limited, RSVP 775-741-7897 between 10am-2pm)
- Pool Tournament and Drink Specials at Remedy’s (2pm)
- Little League Coaching Clinic at the Indoor Facility at Governor’s Field (2:30pm-5pm)
- Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm; free)
- ’News from the Universe’ Book-signing and discussion at Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (3pm-4pm; RSVP 775-847-0111)
- 16 Candles at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $7 or $15 for two admissions and a large popcorn)