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Friday, March 17: Things to do on St. Patrick’s Day

Event Date: 
March 17, 2017 (All day)

Irish eyes are smiling on us: it’s going to be a gorgeous day. You won’t have to look far for some green beer, whiskey, or corned beef – there will be St. Patrick’s Day parties all over. Live music is on the menu, as well. Choose from Men of Worth at the Brewery Arts Center, an all ages punk show at Sassafras, or Stereo Galaxy in the McFadden Plaza, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The brave ones will be at the St. Baldrick Fundraiser at Red’s Old 395 where you’ll see some heads shaved for a good cause. Where ever you end up, just make sure you have a plan to get home safely.

FRIDAY:

  • Girl Scout Cookie Sales: go to girlscouts.org/cookies to find some near you
  • 100th Anniversary of Women in the Military Exhibit in the Nevada State Legislature
  • Last Day: “Negotiating the Influence of Culture,” paintings by Gig Depio in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘Hyperion,’ photography by Christopher Tsouras of Henderson in the LXS Gallery on the first floor of the Nevada State Legislature (8am-5pm)
  • ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • ’Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin’ in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm; part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program)
  • ART from WNC, group show of art by Western Nevada College students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
  • Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
  • Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • Hop on Over to Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville (10am-5pm; Easter-themed sale)
  • 50th Anniversary Reno Expo: Reno Off-Road Motorsports Expo; Spring Home and Garden Show; Pet Show; Reno Boat and Recreation, Travel and Vacation Show at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center (11am-9pm; $5 admission for all shows)
  • Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Fox Brewpub (11am-12am; Sean the Piper performs at 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 5pm; a performance by the Reno Irish Dance Co at 6pm; the Sierra Highlander Pipe Band performs 6:30pm-8:30pm; Live Music by Stereo Galaxy in McFadden Plaza at 8:30pm; Drink Specials, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Stew with Soda bread, and more)
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage at Juan’s Mexican Grill in the Comstock Casino (11am-?)
  • St. Patrick’s Day at Westside Pour House (opens 11:30am; food and drink specials; Irish music throughout the day)
  • Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet on the north steps of the Community Center (12pm-1pm)
  • CCAI Exhibit: Smaller Works, solo exhibition by Gil Martin in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-5pm)
  • St. Patty's Day Pop-Up at RISE Dispensary: 135 E Clearview (12pm-4pm; See our strains, the battery/cartridge/applicator options, and more; learn more about Nevada Botanical Science and the medicine we make)
  • St. Patrick’s Day at Carson Cigar Co. AKA The Cigar Bar (12pm-5pm; cigar and drink specials)
  • St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Blue Bull (all day; drink specials $1.50 green beer and more; free corned beef and cabbage; periodic performances by the Sierra Highlanders Bagpipers)
  • Job Fair sponsored by Western Nevada College and Carson City Health and Human Services with over 50 employers present in the Carson City Community Center Gymnasium (2pm-4pm; 1:30pm early admission for Veterans/People with disabilities or special needs; Job Seekers should bring an updated resume, dress to be interviewed, and be prepared to complete applications; For more information contact Skylar DePedro at 775-445-4402 or skylar.depedro@wnc.edu )
  • Ticket Sales for ‘A Magical Moment Father Daughter Dance’ in the office of Carson High School (2pm-4pm; $40 per couple, $10 each additional daughter; the dance is on March 31; email agolik@carson.k12.nv.us for more information)
  • Food Truck Friday with Sol Gourmet at Ed’s Doghouse (2pm-8pm)
  • St. Patrick’s Day Party and ‘Brave a Shave’ St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-7pm St. Baldrick's Conquer Kids' Cancer Fundraiser, sign up at stbaldricks.org – participants get a free beer; corned beef and cabbage, green beer, Irish music and "true" Irish coffee all day)
  • Family Game Corner at the Carson City Library (3:45pm-5:45pm; come for self-led board games, hobby games, and trading card games)
  • St. Patrick’s Day Party with Corned Beef and Cabbage at Crossroads Lounge: 300 E Winnie (4pm-close)
  • Live Music with the Justin Lee Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (4pm-8pm)
  • Beer, Wine, or Spirit Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm)
  • Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10)
  • Downtown Carson St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt – sign up and get info at CLIQUE: 108 W. Telegraph (5pm-8pm; Create a team, find the clues and take a photo; Once you've completed the hunt you will qualify to enter the raffle to win a free photo shoot; for more information, call Laura 775-720-2542)
  • St. Patrick's Day Dinner at the Elks Club: 515 N. Nevada (social hour 5pm, dinner begins 6pm; $15; sponsored by the Emblem Club)
  • St. Patrick's Day Irish-style Buffet at Espolon Grill y Tequileria: 10115 Hwy 50 E, Moundhouse (5pm; $12 per person; Irish-inspired drinks also available)
  • Live Music with Sandi ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)

May the leprechauns be near you,
To spread luck along your way.
And may all the Irish angels,
Smile upon you St. Patrick's Day.

  • St. Patrick’s Day Trivia at the Carson City Library (6pm-7pm; must be 21+; no-host bar; sponsored by the Carson Sunset Rotary Club)
  • Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; for info contact Marge at 775-885-7986 or 775-220-2942)
  • St. Patrick’s Day Party featuring Live Music with Joe LaChew And Martina Dayton at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (music at 6pm-9pm, then DJ BeBop Martinez; Corned Beef and Cabbage specials, Green Beer And Drink specials all day)
  • St. Patrick’s Day Party in the SlotWorld Casino Players Club (6pm-8pm)
  • Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
  • Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
  • The Wild Horse Children's Theater presents Annie Jr, The Musical in the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall (7pm; General Admission $10, kids 4-12 $5)
  • Live Celtic Music: Men of Worth in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $25 general admission at door; discounts for pre-sale tickets, members, and seniors)
  • Family Movie Night and Trivia in the Dayton High School Gym: 335 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (7pm; enjoy free pizza and win trivia prizes while relaxing and watching a classic movie together; Blankets and Pillows are welcomed; sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley)
  • Free Concert: the Women's Chamber Choir at the Grace Community Church: 2320 Heybourne Road, Minden (7pm)
  • ShamRockin' Open Mic and Potluck at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; all ages)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
  • Live Music with Reckless Envy at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
  • West Coast Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm drop-in Country 2 Step Combo lesson, 8pm-10pm Social Swing Dance; $10 for the evening)
  • St. Patrick’s Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers; drink specials; must be 21+)
  • Carson Valley Community Theater presents ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum’ at the C.V.I.C. Hall: 1606 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (7:30pm; $20)
  • Celtic Dancers and Live Music with Carolyn Dolan and Big Red at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
  • Carson Comedy: Mickey Joseph 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+)
  • World Dance Open Floor at Comma Coffee (sign-up 7:30pm, dancing at 8pm; free, open to all dance styles: 7 minutes for solos/duos, 10 minutes for troupes/groups; dancing for donations for Eagle Valley Middle School First LEGO League Robotics Team, The Jedi Engineers)
  • Live Music with Lady and the Tramps at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
  • Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm-12am)
  • Live Music with the Blues Monsters in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-12am)
  • Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
  • Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
  • St. Patrick's Day with Stereo Galaxy in McFadden Plaza at Third and Curry (8:30pm)
  • Live Music with Leroy Virgil and Hellbound Glory at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8:30pm; $15)
  • Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
  • Punk Rock St. Patty’s Bash featuring Live Music by Abandon Minds, The Habituals, and FloodFireDeathDrought at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (9pm; all ages, no cover)
  • St. Patrick’s Party with Live Music by Ev Musselman at Alatte Wine and Coffee Bar in the Carson Nugget (9pm-12am; Free cake, raffle prizes)
  • St. Patty’s Day Celebration with DJ Eyedol at the Gold Canyon Café: 160 Main St, Dayton (Party 9pm-1am with drink specials, raffles, and free t-shirts; Corned Beef and Cabbage served 11am- 8pm)
  • St. Patrick’s Day Green Party with DJ BeBop Martinez at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm-1am)
  • Electronica After Hours featuring Dirty Deep and Howker - Hosted by Roska Entertainment at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-4am; no cover, 21+)
  • St. Patrick’s Party with DJ Clay Ambassador at Buckaroo’s, Gardnerville (10pm)

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