Find some fun this Friday: live music, comedy, art and more

We aren’t expecting any rain today, but weather control is well above my pay-grade. The recent downpour filled a few reservoirs around town, including the one at the corner of Roop Street and Little Lane. It was thought that shark and sea-monster sightings were limited to last year’s wet winter, but Carson Cassie (Tahoe Tessie’s long-lost cousin) has resurfaced. Enjoy a night on the town sans umbrella with live music at Living the Good Life, Bella Vita Bistro, or Glen Eagles. A new comedian headlines at the Carson Nugget every week: tonight, it’s Ronn Vigh’s turn to make you laugh.

FRIDAY, March 23: Things to do in Carson City 

• — “Vistas and Viewpoints” exhibit featuring multi-media works by NAC Visual Arts Fellow Bobbie Ann Howell in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — 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, “Honest Horses: A Portrait of the Mustang in the Great Basin” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — 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)
• — Western Antiques and Collectible Show at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (9am-5pm; free admission; sponsored by the California Barbed Wire Collectors Association)
• — Story Time Adventures: A House is a Home 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)
• — Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Exhibit: ‘Works: Some Water Some Welded,’ with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — Pop-Up with Greenpoint NV at RISE Dispensary: 135 E Clearview (11am-1pm; meet the vendor and education about products for patients and customers; 20% off all day)
• — Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11:15am-1pm; $6 Hamburger or Hot Dog, Condiments and chips are provided; all welcome)
• — Live Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm)
• — Prophecy Wines Wine Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, a California Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, an Italian Pinot Grigio, and a Red Blend)
• — Second annual Lenten Fish Fry at St. Teresa School: 567 S. Richmond Ave (two seatings: 5pm and 6:15pm; $12 for adults, $10 for kids, children under 8 free; postponed from March 16)
• — Exhibit Opening and Artist Reception at the Copeland Gallery: 1572 Hwy 395, Minden (5pm-7pm; all welcome, light refreshments served; sponsored by the Carson Valley Arts Association)
• — Live Music with Sandi ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Mormon Tabernacle Choir 2018 Easter Concert live-stream at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: 411 N. Saliman Road (A pre-concert feed starts at 6pm, full live-stream event begins at 6:30pm; free and open to the public)
• — Live Music featuring Carolyn Dolan and John Shipley at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm, Live DJ at 9:30pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with Mikki Rae and Robbie at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6pm-9pm)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
• — Annual Family Carnival in the Pau Wa Lu Middle School Gymnasium: 701 Long Valley Rd, Gardnerville (6pm-8pm; $5 for wristbands to play unlimited games; souvenirs and concessions available for sale; Families welcome; hosted by Panther Leadership)
• — 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)
• — Open Mic and Jam at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)
• — Live Music with Arizona Jones at 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)
• — Douglas Drama presents ‘Game of Tiaras’ in the Douglas High School Drama Room, Room 101, Minden (7pm; $10 at the door; What happens when you mix comedy with Shakespeare’s King Lear, Game of Thrones, and Disney princesses? The Game of Tiaras, of course; Parental Discretion: Rated PG. This is NOT your daughter’s fairytale)
• — Live Music with Hank Twangy and Tristan Selzer at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm)
• — Winter Music Series: The Trippin King Snakes at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm)
• — Comedian Ronn Vigh 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 Escalade at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Decoy in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with Adrenaline 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+)
• — 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)