Friday, May 5: Things to do in Carson City

Get your fill of sunshine today, we’ve got a wet wine walk weekend coming. The stars will be shining bright tonight, though, Western Nevada Musical Theater Company debuts its spring musical ‘Nice Work if You Can Get It’ complete with amazing choreography, melodies, and an exceptional cast. Cinco de Mayo parties all over town offer up food and drink specials, in addition to the fun times that can usually be found on a Friday night. Start the day with a cup of joe or a yummy blended drink at Dutch Brothers Coffee and you’ll be helping find a cure for ALS.

FRIDAY: Cinco de Mayo

• -- Eighth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc
• -- ’Drink One for Dane’ ALS Research Fundraiser at Dutch Bros Coffee (5am-11pm; all DB locations honor the life of co-founder, Dane Boersma and donate proceeds from the day to MDA as they continue to support ALS research and family services)
• -- Monthly ‘Breakfast with Supervisor Brad’ Bonokowski at the Cracker Box (7am-8am; open to all Carson City residents; Come with questions about city issues or new ideas you may have; the coffee is on Brad)
• -- Children’s Mental Health Day at the Nevada State Legislature
• -- Annual Student Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• -- Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘Painting What I Love’ paintings by Kathryn Grider of Spring Creek in the LXS Gallery on the first floor of the Nevada State Legislature (8am-5pm)
• -- ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- High School Pic[ks] 2, group show of art by students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer High Schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• -- “High Desert Alchemy” Exhibit featuring mixed media by artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• -- ’Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin’ in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm; part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• -- Spring Jewelry Sale at the Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (9am-2:30pm; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• -- ’Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- "Back Wall Show" featuring acrylic, pastel and mixed media works by Anna Louise Darden in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Starbucks Coffee Tasting at Carson Tahoe Medical Center (11am-12pm; free)
• -- First Friday Lunch: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 2869 N. Carson St. (11am-1pm; free; Reps from Weyerhaeuser and DAP Products on site)
• -- First Friday Lunch: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 1405 Industrial Way, Gardnerville (11am-1pm; free; Reps from Milwaukee Tool North America and Humboldt Redwood Allweather Wood on site)
• -- Fundraiser for Nicole Hartz at CoCoMoe’s: 795 Tillman Lane, Gardnerville Ranchos (11am – sold out; all proceeds from family meals: $30 includes a whole tri-tip, barbecue sauce, a loaf of french bread, and a 16-ounce side, to benefit Nicole Celeste Hartz, who is recovering from her 19th brain surgery)
• -- CCAI Exhibit: Smaller Works, solo exhibition by Gil Martin in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• -- Cinco De Mayo! Mexican Lager and Margarita Gose Release Party at Shoe Tree Brewing Company: 1496 Old Hot Springs Rd (2pm-?; raffle prizes, corn hole boards, and of course tons of fun)
• -- Artist of the Month Series: Reception for photographer Linda Arnn Arteno at the Carson City Art Gallery: 110 S Curry Street (4pm-7pm)
• -- Wine, Beer, or Spirit Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; free)
• -- Annual Tequila Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5:30pm-7:30pm; Tickets Limited, $15)
• -- Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Juan’s Mexican Grill in the Comstock Casino (5pm-close; live music with Roberto and Linda, food and drink specials)
• -- Cinco de Mayo Celebration at San Marcos Grill (5pm-9pm; live music with Rudy and Mayita )
• -- Cinco de Mayo Specials at El Charro Avita (drink specials in the bar)
• -- Cinco de Mayo with the Sauza Girls at Red’s Old 395 (free Sauza tasting 5pm-8pm; Three street tacos for $5 and Coronas will be half off)
• -- Cinco de Mayo Party at Remedy’s: 306 E. Williams (drink specials, La Enchilada Food Truck arrives at 5pm, and more)
• -- Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• -- Annual Beer and Brats Fundraiser for the Nevada Sharks Fastpitch team at Fuji Park (6pm-11pm; $20 all you can eat and drink, must be 21+; raffle and silent auction)
• -- Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; for info contact Marge at 775-885-7986 or 775-220-2942)
• -- Dance hosted by Bob and Nadine at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; $5 at the door, includes light refreshments; all ages welcome)
• -- Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
• -- Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Live Music with Martina Dayton and Joe LaChew at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (music at 6pm-9pm, food/drink specials all day; DJs BeBop and R Styles at 9pm)
• -- Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• -- First of the year: CCBMX Friday Night Bikes at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $5 for racers; call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available; possible Cinco de Mayo surprises)
• -- Improv Night with the BAC Blowhards: watch or participate at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; family friendly with some PG-13 humor; free admission, $5 suggested donation)
• -- Misfits Theater Group presents ‘Meet the Weavers’ written and directed by Dianne McCullough at Odean Hall: 65 Pike St., Dayton (doors 6:30am, 7pm start; Call Cat at 775 443-5055 for reservations)
• -- Douglas High Drama 2/3 presents "Radium Girls" in the Douglas High School Drama Room: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (7pm; $10 at the door)
• -- CVAC Concert Series: The Bills at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden (doors 6pm, show 7pm; $28 at the door, those under 18 are free)
• -- Spring Concert featuring the Christi Crux Vocal and Brass Ensembles of Concordia University at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1480 Douglas Ave, Gardnerville (7pm; free admission, but tax-deductible donations appreciated)
• -- Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• -- Live Music with the Mike Furlong Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- 90s Night Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; special raffle prizes for those in ‘90s’ dress, all singers can win a free drink; drink specials; must be 21+)
• -- Opening Night: Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7:30pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)
• -- Live Music with the Nighthawks at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• -- Comedian Mark G 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+)
• -- Drinko de Mayo Party: Live Music with Drinking with Clowns at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm; no cover)
• -- Live Music with Escalade at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with Decoy in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-12am)
• -- Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• -- Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• -- Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with DJ R Styles and at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9:30pm)
• -- First Friday DJ Sets with Mobeatz and Howker at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; sponsored by Roska Entertainment)