Friday, July 7: Things to do in Carson City

Whether you are looking for a night on the town with friends or something for the whole family, Carson City has got you covered. The Friday night concerts in the McFadden Plaza will get everyone movin' and groovin' - especially when a band like Mojo Green hits the stage. Kids will love the Dive-in Movie night at the Carson Aquatic Center. Moana will be playing on their big, new LED screen. The Trippin' King Snakes kick off the Summer Concert Series at Living the Good Life, followed by a DJ into the wee hours of the morning. Keep reading and prepare to have a great day.

FRIDAY:

• -- Monthly ‘Breakfast with Supervisor Brad’ Bonokowski at the Cracker Box (7am-8am; open to all Carson City residents; Come with questions about city issues or new ideas you may have; the coffee is on Brad)
• -- “Environmental Perspectives” Exhibit featuring artists Scott Hinton of Reno and Paul Ford of Sonoma, CA in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• -- ‘Industrial Art: Sports Edition’ Exhibit in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Linda Eben Jones, Joyce McCauley, Steve Nighthawk, Tork Rains and Scott Tyzba)
• -- $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• -- Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Food For Thought’s Free Lunch for Kids at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:30pm, weather permitting; open to ages 2-18, no adults; meals must be eaten on site)
• -- Starbucks Coffee Tasting at Carson Tahoe Medical Center (11am-12pm; free)
• -- First Friday Lunch: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 2869 N. Carson St. (11am-1pm; free; Vendor reps from International Wood Products will be on site)
• -- First Friday Lunch: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 1405 Industrial Way, Gardnerville (11am-1pm; free; Vendor reps from AZEK Building Products and TimberTech will be on site)
• -- Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11:15am-1pm; $6 includes Hamburgers/Hot Dogs with all the fixings, Chili, Baked Beans, BBQ chips, Potato Salad, Choice of Desserts and Coffee; all welcome)
• -- CCAI Exhibit: Tahoe Clarity, solo exhibition by Dylan Silver in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• -- Exhibit Opening and Artist Reception: ‘In and Around the Great Basin: Recent Plein Air Paintings from Erik Holland’ at the Nevada Press Association inside the historic Rinckel Mansion: 102 N. Curry Street (1pm-6pm)
• -- Wine Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm)
• -- Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10)
• -- Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• -- Summer Concert Series Kick-Off: The Trippin King Snakes at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (Band plays 6pm-9pm, Live DJ at 9pm)
• -- 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)
• -- Dance hosted by Bob and Nadine at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; $5 at the door, includes light refreshments; all ages welcome)
• -- Live Music at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• -- Improv Night with the BAC Blowhards on the Minnesota Street Outdoor Stage at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; watch or participate; family friendly with some PG-13 humor; free admission, $5 suggested donation)
• -- Summer Cruise Night with Carson City Cruise: Meet and Greet – meet at Bully’s Sports Bar (7pm) Cruise to McFadden Plaza for Live Music with Mojo Green (cruise begins at 8pm; open to all cars and bikes; for more information, call Jimmy 775-848-3518)
• -- Fancy First Fridays: Open Mic and Jam hosted by Canyon White at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Dress to impress; Pot Luck, bring a dish if you’d like)
• -- Live Music with Fast Forward at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm- 10pm)
• -- 50s Party Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; Come dressed in your best 50s outfit for a chance to win free drinks and prizes; hourly raffle for singers; drink specials; must be 21+)
• -- Free Concert: Travis Brass, of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West, at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (doors open 6pm, concert at 7pm; free admission, no tickets required)
• -- Friday Night Summer Concerts: Mojo Green on the Bob McFadden Plaza Stage, behind the Fox Brewpub (7:30pm; free; food and drink available in Plaza)
• -- Carson City BMX Friday Night Bikes at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $5 for racers; call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• -- Live Music with Jakota Wass at Flight Restaurant and Bar: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• -- Dive-In Movie: Moana at the Carson Aquatic Facility: 841 N Roop St (7:45pm; $5 per person; movie will be shown on the new LED scoreboard that hangs above the indoor pool; Bring an inner tube or rent one of ours for $1; The adjoining outdoor picnic area may host drinks and food, but no refreshments inside the pool; 12 and younger must be accompanied by adult)
• -- Comedian Dave Mencarelli 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 Escalade at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• -- Live Music with Wonderlust at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• -- Live Music with the Blues Monsters in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• --  Movies in the Park: Jungle Book at Heritage Park: 1447 Courthouse, Gardnerville (movie starts at dusk, 8:30pm-ish; free)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• -- Live Music with DoubleCross in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm; no cover, 21+)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)