Things to do on Wednesday in Carson City: BBQ, BMX Bikes, and more

The last big weekend of the summer is on its way, but if you’ve got a hankering for ribs, you can get them now. The annual Rib Cook-off in Sparks kicks off five days of barbeque heaven today – keep an eye open for our local champion, Carson City BBQ. Carson City BMX celebrates the end of the summer with a party at this evening’s practice. Songstress, Latisha Lewis, leads the band during tonight’s Jazz Night at Living the Good Life; if you’ve got some chops, bring an instrument and join the jam.

WEDNESDAY, August 29: Things to do in Carson City

• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth’ at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — "The Surrealist Eye" A Surrealist Art Exhibition in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘The Wind Calls,’ a group exhibition by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — ’Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm; part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — The Flying Legends of Victory Tour featuring the B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey” at the Minden Airport: 1146 Airport Road, Minden (TOUR STOP CANCELLED)
• — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Lampe Park on Waterloo in Gardnerville (9am-1pm; An assortment of fresh local foods, crafts and local specialties)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 – 1984’ in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — 30th Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Victorian Square, Sparks (10:30am-9pm, Live Music begins at 2pm; Admission, parking, shuttles and entertainment are free)
• — Canyon White Rocks! the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; Acoustic, Rootsy Rock, and Country Soul)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Sandlot (1993) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $8 kids 2 - 11)
• — Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• — Carson City BMX Practice Night and End of Summer Party at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (gates open 5pm, practice 6pm-7pm - Air, Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; Everyone MUST check in; $5 per rider, family discount; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available; racing on Friday nights and Sunday mornings; BBQ hot dogs, Bunny Hop contest, Foot Down competition water balloon fun - bring a towel, and live music by Jelly Dog)
• — Wheeled Food Wednesdays at the Brewery Arts Center (5pm-8pm, weather permitting - come and share a meal together; local food truck choices will vary weekly; Bounce House, no-host bar, family style seating, and random entertainment)
• — Wednesday Wine, Beer and Bowl at Carson Lanes (5pm-close; $10.50 per person includes three Bowling Games, Rental Shoes and your choice of either a glass of House Wine or a Draft Beer, additional beverages $2.50; must be 21)
• — Wednesday Wine Night at Vino’s Pizza: 3228 N. Carson St (half-off glasses of wine)
• — Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Healthy Communities Coalition Building: 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (5pm; Anyone interested in maintaining or improving their health and nutrition is invited to attend; sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: call facilitator Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• — Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm, Partner Dance Lesson 7pm; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Cover; must be 21)
• — Casting Call: Auditions for 2018 Polar Express Production on the Virginia and Truckee Steam Train at the Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (6pm-9pm; seeking actors, actresses, singers and dancers age 13 to adult to fill roles of Stewards, Elves, Chefs, Conductors, Hobos, Santa Claus and more; bring a current headshot or picture, a theatrical resume, a short song to sing acapella and to wear comfortable clothes and shoes; prior acting experience not required, those under 18 must have parent/guardian present)
• — Live Music featuring Carolyn Dolan in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Dharma Zephyr West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (6:30pm-8pm Sitting quietly in meditation; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library (6:30pm-7:15pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must always be accompanied by someone 13+)
• — Chautauqua Series: Cindy Southerland as “Annie H. Martin: The First Woman to Head a U. S. Treasury Facility, the Assay Office at Carson City” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (6:30pm; $5 adults, 16 and younger free with paid adult; Visitors should bring their own seating; Please no dogs, legitimate service animals only)
• — Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Sandlot (1993) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.50 adults, $8 kids)
• — Jazz Jam hosted by Blue Martini at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; no cover; featuring Latisha Lewis on vocals, Peter Supersano on keys, and Neil Strocchio on drums; musicians and vocalists welcome to join in)
• — Karaoke at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (7:30pm-11pm)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm; 18+)