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Friday, Feb. 12: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
February 12, 2016 (All day)

It's time to kick off this three-day weekend. Satiate your sweet tooth at the Boys and Girls Club; high school senior Larrissa Cruzan has organized a bake sale. Head downtown to check out the Grand Opening reception at Charlie B Gallery on West Telegraph. Stick around for the great band playing at Westside Pour House or have some dinner at one the nearby restaurants. Party Mardi Gras style at Remedy’s and wear something black light reactive.

FRIDAY:

  • Today is the last day to register to vote as a Republican if you want to participate in the Republican Caucus Tuesday, Feb. 23; You can register as a Democrat to participate in the Democratic Caucus Saturday, Feb. 20 up to and on the day of the Caucus; if you are registered as non-partisan or a different party, you cannot participate in the caucuses.
  • ’For Detail View’ by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • Nate Clark's exhibition ‘Leeway’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • ’Pinhole Properties’ exhibit by artist Nancy Raven at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
  • Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bob Hickox and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
  • ’Panorama: Selections from the Nevada Arts Council’s Artist Fellowship Program’ at the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building
  • Valentine Vendors at the Carson Mall (10am-5pm)
  • Last Day: New Year’s Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • ’Fresh Fridays’ Farmers' Market at Carson Tahoe Regional Center, Parking lot 4 (11am-1pm; weather permitting)
  • Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet at Community Center Steps (12pm; bring a sack lunch if you’d like)
  • WNC Wildcats Baseball vs Arizona Western College at Harvey Field at Western Nevada College (2pm)
  • Bake Sale: Larrissa Cruzan’s Senior Project at the Boys and Girls Club: 1870 Russell Way (3pm-6pm; fundraiser for Feeding America)
  • Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through June 30)
  • Grand Opening and Reception for John Rotheram’s ‘Pots on Earth’ at Charlie B Gallery: 114 W Telegraph St (5pm-9pm; Proceeds from the sale of John's work will sponsor a scholarship in his name at Carson City Pottery)
  • Live Music with the Mark Castro Band at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
  • Live Music at San Marcos Grill
  • Live Music with Low La La at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5:30pm-8pm)
  • Carson City Vagina Monologues at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (Doors and Silent Auction at 6pm, Show at 7pm; Tickets are $15 in advance on brownpapertickets.com or $18 at the door)
  • Line Dance Class with Anne at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (6pm; free)
  • Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
  • Friday Night Magic - Modern Format Tournament at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (sign-ups until the 6:30pm start; eight players minimum; $5)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
  • Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
  • Teen Night at the Boys and Girls Club: 1870 Russell (7pm-10pm; free, ages 13-18; Music, Dancing, Snacks, Drinks, Raffle Prizes, Cake Walk, Video Games and more)
  • Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
  • Country Valentine Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
  • Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
  • Carson Comedy: DisMANtled Comedy Tour at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 6:45, show starts 7:30pm; $15 day of show, $13 in advance; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk)
  • Trailer Park Love with Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (7:30pm; $30+ at door)
  • Live Music with Dougie L at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
  • Live Music with Trippin’ King Snakes at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm; no cover)
  • Live Music with Whitehats at Westside Pour House (8pm)
  • Live Music with Mimic at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
  • Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
  • Live Music with Wunderlust at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
  • Annual Mardi Gras Black Light Party with DJ Brunch Dizzle and body-painting by Lynzie at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E. Williams St. (9pm; no cover)
  • Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
  • Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
  • DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)

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