Friday’s happenings include more with monks, Youth Theater CC, and live music

You’ll be ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ all weekend; Youth Theater Carson City’s final weekend of performances is sure to bring down the house. The Monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastery will teach a Tibetan Calligraphy and Butter Sculpture Workshop and hold a Vajravidarin Healing Ritual in the Brewery Arts Center today. Carson’s nightlife features live music, karaoke, Carson Comedy, and west coast swing. Read on for all the details.

FRIDAY, Jan. 19: Things to do in Carson City

• — ‘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)
• — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm; an artistic collaboration between Northern and Southern Nevada artists)
• — 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)
• — New Year’s Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm; featuring 78 member entries in all media)
• — “Back Wall Show,” featuring Catherine King, Digital Artist in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Roaring 20s Romance Sale at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm)
• — 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)
• — Live Music with The Hoboes: Dave Leather and CW at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
• — 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)
• — Tibetan Calligraphy and Butter Sculpture Workshop: part of the Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour in the Brewery Arts Center Expresso Yourself Cafe (2pm-4pm; This workshop focuses on some of Tibet’s ancient cultural arts that are still used today, learn Tibetan Calligraphy techniques followed by traditional sculptures made from butter. It will begin with a demonstration by the monks and will be followed by the opportunity for each participant to make his/her own butter sculpture; $10-$20 suggested donation - All proceeds directly benefit the monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery in South India)
• — Wine Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; Including Line 39’s Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Bear Flags Zinfandel)
• — Live Music with Sandi ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Live Music featuring Ev Musselman at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson 6pm-9pm, Live DJ at 9:30pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with Bill Wharton at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9pm)
• — Live Music with Dale Poune at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
• — Vajravidarin Healing Ritual: part of the Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (7pm; Vajravidarin is a ritual of purification and has three stages: purification and removing of negativities; removing subtle negative imprints; and offering protection. The vajra master will take the form of this Buddha of Purification and use his power to cleanse participants; $20 suggested donation - All proceeds directly benefit the monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery in South India)
• — Youth Theater Carson City presents Singin’ in the Rain, Jr. at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12 general admission, $10 seniors/students)
• — West Coast Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm drop-in dance lesson: Partner Line Dance with Instructor Tiffany Alm – no partner necessary; 8pm-10pm Social Swing Dance; $10 for the evening)
• — Eighties Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers; drink specials; must be 21+)
• — Education Night with We-Vibe at Adam and Eve: 3220 Hwy 50 East (7pm; free to attend)
• — Open Mic and Jam at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)
• — 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 Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music with the John Dawson Band at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm)
• — Winter Music Series: American Flat at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm)
• — Live Music with Radio Active at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Comedian Kathleen Dunbar 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 Reckless Envy in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with the Soul Persuaders at ‘The Loft’ and DJ Wess Neal in Alatte Coffee and Wine 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)