Thursday happenings around Carson City include, art, improv, music, and more

With Valentine’s Day next week, some people may be in a scramble to find just the right gift for their someone special. Carson City has got you covered. Check out the work of R. Fox tonight during an artist reception this evening at the Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery. The new Espresso Yourself Café inside Brewery Arts Center is filled with local art, and locally made chocolates. Their grand opening is on Saturday, but you’ll find them open now. Get out of your comfort zone during an Improv workshop at the Brewery Arts Center: it’s perfect for anyone who wants something silly in their life, or for those who just like a little more confidence speaking in public. Sage Lounge hosts a party with Roska Collective tonight. If you are 18 or older, you are welcome to come enjoy the new mix by Trvpkiitty.

THURSDAY, Feb. 8 – Things to do in Carson City

• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (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)
• — ‘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)
• — 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)
• — 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)
• — Family Story time in the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:15am themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting: NEW LOCATION in the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (12pm; first meeting of the month is at 12:15pm, all other weeks are at 12pm; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• — Muscle Powered Thursday Hike: Carson City Freeway Multi-Use Path - Meet at the MAC at 1860 Russell Way (3pm-4:30pm - In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel; friendly dogs welcome; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All events require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks, and on longer hikes, snacks are recommended; hikes are 2-4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain, possibly over 500’, and can be on a paved or dirt track)
• — Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• — Reception for The Artistic Works of R. Fox at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery: 405 N. Nevada St (4pm-7pm; Each piece is an original and signed by the artist. R. Fox will be on hand to meet the community and discuss her works; Beverages and light refreshments will be served)
• — Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• — Live Music with Tully Green at Bella Fiore Wines (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• — Carson City Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol Meeting at the Carson City Airport Terminal Building: 2600 East College Parkway (5:30pm-8pm; for information www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com)
• — Carson City Sunset Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at Tito’s Mexican Restaurant: 444 E. William St, Ste. 20 (5:30pm; visit, have a great dinner, and talk about our Rotary projects in the community and the world)
• — Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6pm-7:15pm; the club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
• — Live Music with Jimmy Mallett at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• — Live Americana and Blues with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• — Douglas Co. Historical Society's Second Thursday Lecture Series: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Production of this Year’s Melodrama at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 6:30pm-8pm; $3 admission, free for DCHS members)
• — Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Beginners’ Improv Workshop in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; free, donations always appreciated; learn the secrets of improvised acting - great for improving public speaking, getting over stage fright, or just finding some people to have a good time with)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA The Cigar Bar (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music with Decoy in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — Trvpkiitty's mix release party hosted by the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (doors 8pm; 18+; $5 cover; DJ sets by Howker and Dirty Deep to follow)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8:30pm)
• — Old School Thursdays with Ambassador Sound at Buckaroo’s, Gardnerville (10pm; 21+, no cover)