Friday, May 26: Things to do in Carson City

Memorial Day weekend is finally upon us. Unless there is some freak weather phenomenon on its way, it should be gorgeous. See what Tempest the students of Carson High Drama have stirred up as they perform their annual ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ at the Capitol Amphitheater. The GE Family Concert Series in Minden kicks off tonight with Garratt Wilkin and The Parrotheads; you’ll want to bring a jacket, it’s still gets chilly once the sun goes down. Ayako’s Dance Studio will take you down the rabbit hole and off to Neverland with their production of ‘Fractured Fairy Tales’ at the Carson City Community Center.

FRIDAY:

• -- Eighth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc
• -- Memorial Day Specials at Empire Ranch Golf Course (free 18 holes w/cart with ACTIVE Military I.D.; free domestic draft beer if wearing red, white, AND blue)
• -- Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘The Meskel Festival’ paintings by Eyob Mergia of Las Vegas in the LXS Gallery on the first floor of the Nevada State Legislature (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)
• -- 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)
• -- Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- "Back Wall Show" featuring photography by John F. Warden, Jr in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Free American Flags at the Carson Mall
• -- 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)
• -- Placing of American Flags on the gravesites of Veterans at the Veteran’s Cemetery inside Lone Mountain Cemetery (4pm; the public is invited to participate; For more info contact Ron Gutzman 775-882-6528)
• -- Live Music with Ev Musselman at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• -- Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest presented by Carson High School Theatre Arts at the Capitol Amphitheater just south of the Capitol (6pm; free to attend; Bring a picnic, relax on the grass)
• -- 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)
• -- An Acoustic Evening with Brother Dan at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (music 6pm-9pm; DJ at 9pm)
• -- Live Music with Jimmy Mallett at El Charro Avita (6pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music with Gary Douglas at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• -- GE Family Concert Series: Garratt Wilkin and The Parrotheads at Minden Park in downtown Minden (6pm-8pm; free; co-sponsored by Arrowhead Dental)
• -- CCBMX Friday Night Bikes at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; 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)
• -- ‘Fractured Fairy Tales’ presented by Ayako’s Dance Studio in the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $13, $8 seniors over 65 and children under 10)
• -- 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 Reckless Envy at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- Country Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
• -- Live Music with the Scarlet Verbs at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• -- Comedian Dan St. Paul 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 Just Us at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with Lady and the Tramps in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with Arizona Jones in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with Cloudship at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• -- Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• -- Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• -- Karaoke at Allstar Bar and Grill: 924 Mica Dr., Indian Hills (8pm-12am)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9:30pm)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)