Thursday, Feb. 11: Things to do in Carson City

The weekend approaches, and it’s a three-day weekend at that. While you're waiting, go have some fun out on the town. Karaoke at Jimmy G’s, an Improv Workshop at the Brewery Arts Center, and music at Living the Good Life and Max Casino and are just a few suggestions. Take advantage of the nice weather and head out to the Carson River with Muscle Powered. Shopping for your valentine is made easy with the multiple booths and shops at the Carson Mall.

THURSDAY:

• ’For Detail View’ by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ’Pinhole Properties’ exhibit by artist Nancy Raven at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• Nate Clark's exhibition ‘Leeway’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Trish Mann and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• ’Panorama: Selections from the Nevada Arts Council’s Artist Fellowship Program’ at the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building
• Valentine Vendors at the Carson Mall (10am-5pm)
• New Year’s Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• We <3 Our Community Open House at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet: 1255 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville (10am-6pm; hot chocolate bar and light snacks served throughout the day)
• Family Storytime in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:15am-11:45am; get ticket in the auditorium; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Live Music with In Stride at Comma Coffee (12pm)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $12.95)
• Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat–Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11am-3pm, all welcome; $6 -Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with all the fixings, Chili, Baked Beans, BBQ chips, Potato Salad, Choice of Desserts and Coffee)
• Family Story Time at the Carson City Library (11:15am-11:45am; get ticket in the auditorium; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all draft beers)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through June 30)
• Muscle Powered Conditioning Hike: Carson River Canyon- Meet in the parking area of Brunswick Canyon, on N. Deer Run Road, about 1 mile south of Hwy 50. (3pm; this is a walk along the river into Brunswick Canyon; Bring your headlamps or flashlights. Cancelled if rain, sleet, or blizzard)
• Chess Club at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: Botanical Impressions, Claudia Knous’ fiber arts exhibition in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
• Free Bingo at Alatte Wine and Coffee Bar in the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; four rounds with prizes; one free card, additional card per drink purchased)
• Douglas Co. Historical Society's Second Thursday Lectures: Helen Townsell, author of "A Cry For Help" will speak on the history, struggles and victories of the Black Springs community at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 7pm start; $3)
• Salsa/Latin Dance at El Charro Avita (Basic Lesson 6pm-6:30pm $10; Salsa Combo 6:30pm-7:30pm lesson $10; open dance 7:30pm-9pm; free)
• Gold Hill Lecture Series: “Tuned Up And Twisted Cowboy Poetry At Its Best” and “Echoes o’ Abraham Lincoln” performed by cowboy poet Tony Argento at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Dinner 4pm-8pm, Lecture 7:30pm; $25 for the dinner and lecture, $10 for the lecture only; Advance reservations required by contacting the Gold Hill Hotel at 775-847-0111)
• Live Music with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Jack Clifton and Cedric Williams at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Jackie Dauzat at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (6pm-9pm)
• Improv Workshop in the Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (6:30pm; free, donations appreciated)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Nevada Division of the Pony Express Association meeting at Grandma Hattie's (7pm; all welcome)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• Line Dancing Night at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (7pm; free lessons)
• Karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (7pm)