Find Friday fun in the Carson City area: live music, theater, and more

It’s been a cold week, and today is no exception, but you can have a hot time tonight. Live music, comedy, and karaoke are just some of your nightlife options. It’s family BINGO and Chili night at Carson Middle School: get some grub, maybe win one of the great prizes, and help the CMS Band Program raise funds. Dayton has a BINGO night of its own. Head to Dayton High School to get in on the action. It’s opening night for the Proscenium Players. Their production of ‘Love Letters’ runs for one weekend only, so get your tickets early. Stay safe out there, and have a great weekend.

FRIDAY, Feb. 23: Things to do in Carson City 

• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)    
• — ‘Mementi Mori’ exhibit featuring 2018 Artist Fellow and Photographer, Paul Baker Prindle in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)    
• — ART from WNC, featuring student artists from Western Nevada College in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)    
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)    
• — Demonstrations of Coin Press #1 at the Nevada State Museum (9am-12pm AND 1pm-4pm; demo included with museum admission of $8 - Patrons can also purchase a blank .999 silver medallion at the museum store for $60 and see it pressed with one of the special designs; Demonstrations the last Friday of every month)  
• — Story Time Adventures with Special guest: author Isabelle Pfister introducing Delbert the Dinosaur at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; a different story with craft and play each week; museum admission: $6 ages 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, free for those 1 and younger)    
• — Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)    
• — Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11:15am-1pm; $6 Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Condiments and chips are provided; all welcome)    
• — CCAI Exhibit: Inside and Outside the Lines, with artwork by artists Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)    
• — Beer Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; Including Buffalo Bills Blueberry Oatmeal Stout, Buffalo Bills Winter Ale, Dust Bowl Brewery Therapist, Bear Republic Double IPA and Marionberrry Cider)    
• — Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)    
• — Family Chili and Bingo Night at Carson Middle School (6pm-8pm; Bingo games, drawings, fabulous prizes, chili cook-off, food and fun for the whole family; fundraiser for the Carson Middle School Band program) 
• — Live Music featuring Carolyn Dolan and Peter Supersano at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm, Live DJ at 9:30pm; no cover)    
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)    
• — Old Time Melodrama: Grandma’s Gold Mine or The Lady with the Silver Dollar Hair at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 US Highway 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, show 7pm; $20 general admission; no-host bar; Information at www.HistoricNV.org or 775-782-2555; Warning: This production is neither politically, historically or chronologically correct. Young children, the faint of heart and those of tender ear should not attend) 
• — Trivia Night at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (6pm-8pm; no cost to play, light dinner provided, play as a team or individual – prizes for the top three; all donations will benefit the St. Mary’s Art Center)  
• — Live Music: Sinatra Tribute with Dougie L. at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm)    
• — ’Flick N' Float’ at the Carson Valley Swim Center: 1600 Hwy 88, Minden (6:30pm; $2 per person entrance fee; Bring in your own floaty or rent one for just $1; concessions available, Pizza and drink special just $2.50; You can view movie from the pool, deck or mezzanine)  
• — Tequila Tasting at San Marcos Grill (7pm-8pm; free tasting with purchase of meal; must be 21+)  
• — Open Mic and Jam at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)    
• — Live Music with the Soul Persuaders at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)    
• — Live Music with Mick Valentino at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)    
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)    
• — Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm)    
• — Bingo Night Fundraiser at Dayton High School: 335 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (7pm-10pm; all ages; $5 admission includes two free bingo cards and one free raffle ticket; Free desserts and coffee; benefit for Safe and Sober Grad Night)  
• — Winter Music Series: DoubleCross at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm)     
• — The Proscenium Players present A. R. Gurney’s classic ‘Love Letters’ in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7:30pm; $18 General Admission - discounts for students, seniors, and PPI or BAC members)
• — Comedian Todd Johnson headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)    
• — Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)    
• — Live Music with the Justin Lee Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)    
• — Live Music with Reckless Envy at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)    
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)    
• —  DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9:30pm; no cover)    
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)    
• — The Sage Project powered by the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)