Friday, June 26: Things to do in Carson City

Are you ready for the weekend, Carson City? I know that the Taste of Downtown is hard to beat, but the new Battleborn Brews, Bikes, and Bubbly has thrown its hat in the ring. Live music, vendors, competitions that test motorcycle driving skill and moustache growing ability. The brewfest and tasting is tomorrow night, but the fun will begin today at noon. Shine up your hot rod, the Karson Kruzers’ Run Whatcha Brung Show hits Fuji Park tomorrow, but you can register and show off your ride tonight in the Carson Nugget Parking Lot.

FRIDAY:

• Last day to purchase tickets for the Chamber of Commerce’s 70th Anniversary celebration concert with Lacey J. Dalton at the decommissioned Nevada State Prison ( $40 per person, paid in advance only. Reservations may be made online or by calling the Chamber at 882-1565)
• Reno Rodeo (Ticket prices range from $12 - $27) and Carnival (4pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
• Industrial Art at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ’New Work’ by artist Pasha Rafat at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E. Proctor St. (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)
• Carson Street Closed between Robinson and Musser Streets (9am until midnight Saturday)
• Good Time Auctions at 3579 E Hwy 50, Suite 211 (Preview starts 9am; Auction 6:30pm)
• Summer Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• ’Pets of the Homeless’ Food Drive at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson (10am-5pm)
• Demonstrations of Coin Press #1 at the Nevada State Museum (10:30am-12pm AND 1pm-3pm; included with admission)
• Tour and Paranormal Investigation with the Thin Veil Investigators at St. Charles Hotel (1pm-2pm; $10, space limited)
• Women Only Golf Social at Silver Oak Golf Course (4:30pm-5:30pm; $25 includes 9-holes, instruction, range balls, and more)
• Magic, the Gathering at Nerdvana: 385 Hot Springs Road, Suite 1 (5:30pm-6pm sign up; 6pm start)
• Karson Krusers’ Run Whatcha Brung Car Show – sign up at Carson Nugget Parking Lot #5 (6pm-8pm; live music 7pm-10pm)
• Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
• Fourth Friday Jam Session at Comma Coffee (6pm; bring your instrument; Celtic, folk, Traditional American)

Downtown isn’t the only place to find a good time. Kick up your heels with DJ Cowboy Bobby at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes. Mo’z Motley Blues is singing her heart out at Living the Good Life. Acoustic Solution is the answer at Bella Fiore Wines. Grab your instrument for the Fourth Friday Session. And sing your heart out at A to Zen or at Whiskey Tavern.

• Monthly Tequila Tasting and Live Music at San Marcos Grill
• GE Family Concert Series: Steelin’ Dan at Minden Park in downtown Minden (6:30pm-9pm; free)
• Carson City BMX: Friday Night Lights at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm; $5)
• Country Dance with DJ Cowboy Bobby at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
• Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm drop-in Jitterbug lesson; 8pm Social Dance; $10 for the whole evening)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• Live Music with Halfway to Forever at Casino Fandango (7pm)
• Carson Comedy: Rex Meredith at Carson Comedy, upstairs in the Carson Nugget (7pm; $15)
• Improv Night with hosts Mikey and Heidi: watch or participate at the Brewery Arts Center Courtyard (7pm)
• Programs on the Porch: Live Music with the TRIO, featuring Jefferly Quiq at Bower’s Mansion in Washoe Valley (7pm; free; bring a blanket or lawn chair)
• Live Music at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Live Music at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Live Music with the Localz at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Live Music with Ashley Barron at Carson Station (8:30pm)
• Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• Karaoke at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

Schedule for the 12th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge in conjunction with Nevada Day Inc.'s Battle Born Brews, Bikes, and Bubbly – Downtown Carson City
Friday 12pm-10pm:

• Pin-up Contest (sign up 12pm-5pm at W. Telegraph/Carson; contest 6pm-7pm, awards 9pm)
• Tattoo Contest (sign up 12pm-5pm at W. Telegraph/Carson; contest 7pm-8pm, awards 9pm)
• Tour and Paranormal Investigation with the Thin Veil Investigators at St. Charles Hotel (1pm-2pm; $10, space limited)
• Live Music with Mo Beach (7pm)

Saturday 8am-10pm:

• Flag Ceremony (8am)
• Extreme Civilian Moped Challenge (12pm; $10 donation if you bring your Own 49cc Moped or $50 donation to use a CCSO moped)
• Fast Draw Competition on Telegraph St. (1pm-3pm)
• Tour and Paranormal Investigation with the Thin Veil Investigators at St. Charles Hotel (1pm-2pm; $10, space limited)
• Moustache Competition (sign-ups at NV Day Booth begin at 2pm)
• Beer and Bubbly Brewfest (5pm; $20)
• Carson Victory Rollers Bout at Proctor/Carson (5pm-6pm)
• Extreme Motor Challenge Awards on the Main Stage (6:30pm)
• Live Music with Mojo Green on the Main Stage (8pm-10pm)
• Brewfest Awards on the Main Stage (9pm)