Friday fun around Carson City: Open house art shows, nightlife, and more

You’re going to have some choices to make today. Just how much fun are you looking for, and what kind? Live music takes over at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, Bella Vita Bistro, Living the Good Life, and the Brewery Arts Center. Belly laughs can be found at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget on Fridays and Saturdays. A Father-daughter dance at the High School in Dayton is sure to thrill some little princesses. The Carson Senior Center continues its TRIAD Program today with a presentation on Driver Safety, and Trooper Matt McLaughlin will be sticking around afterwards to show off his patrol vehicle. The Boys and Girls Club celebrates the culmination of National Boys and Girls Club Week with an open house and art show.

FRIDAY the Thirteenth: 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)
• — High School Pic[ks] 2018 in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; featuring over three dozen artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — NEW: Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk: Linear Ditch Trail, West - Meet in the Governor’s Field parking lot on Evalyn Street off of Roop Street (9am-10am; Some elevation involved on pavement and dirt; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended; friendly, leashed dogs welcome)
• — Story Time Adventures: Caterpillar to Butterfly 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)
• — ‘Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — “Back Wall Show,” featuring artists Marisa Saenz and Vicki Kingman 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)
• — 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)
• — TRIAD: Driver Safety presented by Trooper Matt McLaughlin in the Carson City Senior Center Dining Room: 911 Beverly Drive (11:45am; free to attend; learn about what to do in potentially dangerous situations while driving, including traffic laws, distracted driving, and speed; Raffle tickets for a drawing for a gift basket will be handed out at the door)
• — Noon Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; Roots music, Americana, and originals)
• — Fourth Anniversary Celebration at Browsers Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (12pm-3pm; hosted by the Friends of the Carson City Library)
• — National Boys and Girls Club Week: Annual Art Show and Open House at the Boys and Girls Club: 1870 Russell Way (4pm-6pm)
• — National Boys and Girls Club Week – Carson Valley Boys and Girls Club’s Annual Art Show and Open House Tour at Pau Wa Lu Middle School: 701 Long Valley Rd, Gardnerville (4pm-6:30pm; enjoy treats and refreshments while viewing the artwork)
• — Conundrum Wine Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring Conundrum Red, Conundrum Blanc de Blanc -sparkling wine, and Conundrum White)
• — Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Live Music featuring Tom Miller at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5:30pm-8:30pm, Live DJ at 9pm; no cover)
• — TICC: Trans in Carson City at Comma Coffee (6pm-8pm; TICC welcomes all those in the LGBTQIAP community, their allies and advocates)
• — Live Music with DoubleCross at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6pm-9pm)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
• — Father-Daughter Dance in the Dayton High School Small Gym: 335 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (6pm-8pm; $20 per couple at the door includes dessert, drinks, and photos; benefit for the Dayton Food Pantry and State Leadership travel costs)
• — Senior Dance Party hosted by Don and Nadine at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (6pm-9pm; $10 at the door, includes a pizza dinner; A variety of music and entertainment will be provided for both Line Dancers and Ballroom-style dancing)
• — 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 Hindsight 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)
• — Southern Drawl Band in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $25 at the door, $20 for balcony seating; Southern Drawl Band is a melting pot of sound, styles, attitude and entertainment)
• — Live Music with singer/songwriter Tynan Phillips at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm)
• — CVAC Concert Series: Haunted Windchimes in the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmeralda Ave, Minden (doors 6pm, 7pm start; $24 at the door, under 18 free; Traditional folk and blues group with songs of a vintage quality that have an amazing blend of harmonies with a wide range of instrumental mastery on fiddle, mandolin, guitar, concertina, ukulele and banjo)
• — Winter Music Series: Maggie’s Farm featuring Natasha James at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm)
• — Mike Thomas Lecture Series: "Old West Lawmen" at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (7:30pm; free to the public; the stories of the men who brought law and order to the Western Frontier)
• — Live Music: A Very Special Evening with Tom Rhodes and Josiah Knight at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (7:30pm; all ages, free show)
• — Comedian Paul Sheffield 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 Moz' Motley Blues Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Ninth annual ‘Night to Imagine’ Benefit: An Evening with Jerry Douglas featuring the Jerry Douglas Trio at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (doors 7:30pm, show 8pm; Tickets $50; Dobro master and 14-time Grammy winner Jerry Douglas is to the resonator guitar what Jimi Hendrix was to the electric guitar; Proceeds from this show will benefit Community Chest, Inc )
• — Steel Rockin’ Karaoke at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Live Music with the Rye Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with Chili Sauce at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)
• — Dance Party with DJ BeBop at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm; no cover)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)
• — Friday the Thirteenth Blackout Party hosted by Roska Entertainment at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm; $5 cover, 21+; featuring mixed genre sets by Darksiderz, Howker, Dirty Deep, and KYU)