Friday brings International flavor, a refreshed Library, and a happening night life

Gong hei fat choy, Carson City. Today kicks off the Asian New Year, the Year of the Dog. Explore a new culture at the International Film Festival at the Community Center. The afternoon offers independent documentaries, and this evening brings a renown Mexican Film about the life and times of iconic actor and comedian, Mario Moreno. Take a gander at the newly refreshed Carson City Library during their Grand Re-opening celebration. Start your weekend with some comedy, live music, swing dancing, or karaoke.

FRIDAY, Feb. 16 - Chinese New Year – Year of the Dog: 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)  
• — ‘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)  
• — Story Time Adventures: Chinese New Year 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 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, 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)  
• — ‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Eddy Street’ Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm; Wizard of Oz inspired event)  
• — 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)  
• — Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet on the north steps of the Community Center (12pm-1pm) 
• — 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)  
• — Fifth annual International Film Weekend: Independent Documentaries in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center (FREE to attend; 3pm “This Is Homelessness,” at 3:30pm “Invisible Girl,” and at 4:15pm “Help at the Circle”; A discussion will follow the showing of each film) 
• — Wine Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; Including Predator Red Blend, Cabernet and Old Vine Zinfandel)  
• — Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)  
• — Grand Reopening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting at the Carson City Library (4pm-7pm, 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; other activities will include Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality experiences from VARLibraries and Makers in Residence demonstrations in the new Capital Makers makerspace)
• — Open House at Fun and Feng Shui - Social Crafting Workshop and Custom Gift Boutique: 1400 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (5:30pm-8pm; Live music with Krista Jenkins, giveaways, food, drinks, and demonstrations) 
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)  
• — Trivia Night at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (6pm-8pm; no cost to play, light dinner provided, play as a team or individual – prizes for the top three; all donations will benefit the St. Mary’s Art Center)
• — Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm)  
• — ‘The Vagina Monologues’ presented at the Brewery Arts Center BLACK BOX THEATER (Doors and Silent Auction open at 6pm, Show at 7pm; $18 general admission; Silent auction winners will be announced after the performance; all proceeds will go to the Advocates to End Domestic Violence)
• — Fifth annual International Film Weekend presents Mexican Film, “Cantiflas” in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center (7pm; FREE to attend; “Cantiflas” is a biography of the iconic actor and comedian, Mario Moreno. Charlie Chaplin once referred to Moreno as the best comic in the world; A discussion will follow the showing of each film)
• — Proscenium Players, Inc.’s Repertory Theater 2018-2019 Season Auditions in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (7pm; prepare a one minute drama piece and a one minute comedy piece; For more information, please contact PPI at info@ppitheater.com )
• — West Coast Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm drop-in dance lesson: Night Club 2 step; 8pm-10pm Social Swing Dance; $10 for the evening)  
• — Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers; drink specials; must be 21+)  
• — Open Mic and Jam at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)  
• — Live Music featuring Ev Musselman at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7pm-10pm, Live DJ at 10pm; no cover)  
• — Live Music with Reckless Envy at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)  
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)  
• — 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 Brother Dan Palmer at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm)  
• — Winter Music Series: Dougie L and the Lost Reverends of the High Sierra at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm)  
• — Comedian Ellis Rodriguez 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 Buddy Emmer Blues Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)  
• — Live Music with the John Dawson 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)  
• — Free Show: The Ren Thomas Renaissance Tour at Buckaroo’s: 1435 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (9pm; 21+, must have ID; no cover; Also performing: B3 the Shark, Doe The Unknown, Logic One, Recorded Freedom, Deeday The Scorpion, Touch, and Spinz) 
• — V Day Bash with DJ BeBop 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)