Friday Happenings around Carson City: free coffee, funnyman  Alex Elkin, and family fun

It is finally Friday, so let’s kick off the weekend. Start the day at Dunkin Donuts on Highway 50 and you’ll be treated to some free coffee, samples, and giveaways. Kids will have a great time during Books and Brags Storytime Adventures at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. The 19th annual Senior Fair at the Douglas County Community Center offers up a plethora of information, and is open to the public, no matter your age. You’ll always find a new headlining comic inside the Nugget at Carson Comedy: tonight Alex Elkin takes the stage.

FRIDAY, Jan. 26: Things to do in Carson City

• — Free Coffee and more at the Carson City Dunkin’ Donuts (7am-9am; celebration of new management with games, samples, giveaways, and photos with Cuppy the Mascot)
• — 19th annual Senior Health Fair in the Douglas County Community Center Gym: 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville (8am-12pm; free to the public; over 40 vendors, health care providers and services to be represented; Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan is available 8am-3:30pm - Screenings are primarily for women 40 and older. Appointments are available by calling 877-581-6266) 
• — ‘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) 
• — 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)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West) 
• — Storytime Adventures 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 14-54, $4 ages 2-13, $5 seniors 55+, free for those 1 and younger) 
• — 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) 
• — Story Time with Usbornne Representative Brandy at This and That Marketplace: 1516 Highway 395, Ste E, Gardnerville (10am-12pm; Stop in to discover what makes Usborne Books and More unique, learn how to get free books for your children’s library, and explore new activities to help keep little minds and little hands busy) 
• — 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) 
• — Beer Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; Including Guinness 200th Anniversary, Great Basin 39 N, and North Coast Brewery’s PranQster, Brothers Thelonius, and Old Rasputin) 
• — Live Music with DoubleCross at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm) 
• — 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 with Miki Rae at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9pm) 
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm) 
• — 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.) 
• — 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 Atomika 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: The Cash Only Band at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm) 
• — Live Music with Arizona Jones at the Max Casino (8pm-12am) 
• — Comedian Alex Elkin 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 the After Dark Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am) 
• — Live Music with Escalade 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+)