Dayton area calendar

Comstock Typeslingers and Sagebrush Journalists exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Historic Fourth Ward School, 537 S. C St. in Virginia City. The exhibit explores the long tradition of newspaper publishing on the Comstock which is marked by the early typeslingers who later became noted journalists. Call 847-0975.

Pianist John Kirin, 3-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Piper's Opera House, B and Union streets, Virginia City. Call 847-0433.

Will Strickland, 5 p.m., Piper's Opera House, B and Union streets, Virginia City. The Comstock's troubadour entertains on stage, followed by a guided tour of Piper's Opera House. Call 847-0433.

Saturday

Mound House Flea Market, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10104 Highway 50 E. New flea market now open at the Antique Mall in Mound House. Set up is at 6 a.m.; vendors pay $10 per day, free admission to the public. Call 246-1618.

Buck & Bob Show, 1-5 p.m. at the Washoe Club, 112 S. C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.

Comstock Cowboys, 2-6 p.m., Bucket of Blood Saloon, 1 S. C St., Virginia City. Call 847-0322.

Sunday

Wild Will, 3-8 p.m. at Sgt. Major's Silver Dollar Saloon, North C Street, Virginia City. Call 847-0144.

Monday

Pianist John Kirin, 3-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Piper's Opera House, B and Union streets, Virginia City. Call 847-0433

Will Strickland, 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Piper's Opera House, B and Union streets, Virginia City. The Comstock's troubadour entertains on stage, followed by a guided tour of Piper's Opera House. Call 847-0433.

Tuesday

Tuesday Lecture Series, 7:30 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 S. Main St. Features Jani Buron and "The Spirit of Sea Biscuit." Buffet dinner available from 5-7 p.m., with lecture $15; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

"Dead End at Piper's," Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, 6:30 p.m., Piper's Opera House, Corner of B and Union streets - Interact with the actors at various points and bring your deductive skills and a big appetite. Dinner and play $25; play only $10. Call 847-0433.

Wednesday

Story Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Dayton Library, 321 Old Dayton Valley Road. Songs, stories and crafts. Call 246-6212.

Fernley Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m. at Out of Town Park, Farm District Road and Highway 95A. Fresh produce and other items. Call 287-2811.

Thursday

High Desert Horsemen meeting, 7 p.m., Pizza Factory, Silver Springs General membership and board meeting. Call (775) 629-0865.

Undertaking the Past - Exhibit on Comstock Cemeteries, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Comstock History Center, Union and E streets, Virginia City. Focusing on death and the historic cemeteries of the Comstock. Exhibit features Victorian mourning items, undertaking equipment and documents used in researching the history and landscape of the various cemeteries in Virginia City and Gold Hill. Free, call 847-0281.

"Dead End at Piper's," Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, 6:30 p.m., Piper's Opera House, Corner of B and Union Streets. Interact with the actors at various points and bring your deductive skills and a big appetite. Dinner and play are $25; play only $10. Call 847-0433.

Food Closet, 1-3 p.m., Community Chest, 991 S. C St. in Virginia City. Barter for food or items in our New Beginnings thrift store. First visit to food closet is free. Proceeds from thrift store benefit local community programs. Call 847-9311.