Friday, June 2: Things to do in Carson City

Congratulations on surviving yet another school year, it's officially summer. Celebrate with a family outing to Bower's Mansion and stick around for some live music by Acoustic Solution. Watch out for motorcycles, now that the Spring Rally has rumbled into town, the bikes will be out in full force. Tonight, head over to the Fandango to enjoy the Trey Stone Trio or grab a Hawaiian shirt and join in the Beach Party Karaoke fun at Carson Lanes.

FRIDAY:

• -- Reno-Tahoe Odyssey (178 mile relay race; begins at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno; legs 25-27 run through Carson City)
• -- Street Vibrations Spring Rally: Carson City, Reno, Sparks, Virginia City
• -- 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)
• -- Street Vibrations Spring Rally at Battle Born Harley-Davidson: 2900 Research Way (live music, raffles, Beer Garden, food trucks, Live radio remotes, stunt shows, and more)
• -- 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; co-sponsored by OrePac Building Products)
• -- First Friday Lunch: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 1405 Industrial Way, Gardnerville (11am-1pm; free; co-sponsored by Boise Cascade)
• -- 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)
• -- Artist of the Month Series: Reception for Karen Kreyeski at the Carson City Art Gallery: 110 S Curry Street (4pm-7pm)
• -- Wine, Beer, or Spirit Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; free)
• -- Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• -- 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)
• -- Senior Dance hosted by Don and Nadine at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (6pm-9pm; $10 per person, includes drinks and snacks)
• -- Live Music at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (music 6pm-9pm; DJ at 9pm)
• -- Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music with Bob Gardner at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• -- 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)
• -- 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)
• -- 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 Trey Stone Trio at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- Beach Party Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; Come dressed in your best beach outfit for a chance to win free drinks and prizes; all singers can win a free drink; drink specials; must be 21+)
• -- Programs on the Porch: Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bower’s Mansion in Washoe Valley (7pm; free; bring a blanket or lawn chair)
• -- Live Music at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• -- Comedian Al Lubel 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 Stellar Corpses at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm-11pm; no cover)
• -- Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with the Cash Only Band in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with the Rye Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with Lady and the Tramps at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• -- Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9:30pm)
• -- First Friday DJ Sets with Dirty Deep, Yon, and Tesflaux at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; sponsored by Roska Entertainment)