Friday, June 3: Things to do in Carson City

What a week. Granted, it was a short one, but school got out for the summer and we saw the weather go from a wintery chill to summery hot. Get your early primary vote in this afternoon, then stick around for the Artist Reception for the new exhibit in the CCAI Gallery upstairs in the Courthouse Building. Live music can be found at our bigger casinos, and a dj will keep you on the dance floor at Jimmy G’s, Alatte in the Carson Nugget, and Living the Good Life. Sassafras welcomes Bryan McPherson to the stage at 8 pm; you’ll want to get there earlier to take full advantage of their menu. Read the rest of today’s list for karaoke, Street Vibes, comedy/improv, and more.

FRIDAY:

• Reno-Tahoe Odyssey (178 mile relay race; begins at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno; legs 24-28 run through Carson City)
• "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
• Street Vibrations Spring Rally: Victorian Square, Sparks
• Grand Opening and Street Vibes at Battle Born Harley-Davidson: 2900 Research Way (live music, raffles, Beer Garden, Carson City BBQ, and more)
• Early Primary Election Voting at the Carson City Clerk-Recorder's Office: 885 E. Musser (8am-6pm)
• Opening Day: Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; reception 5pm-7pm, artist talk 5:30pm)
• ’Vantage Point of Distance’ by Las Vegas artist David Rowe in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• ’Pinhole Properties’ exhibit by artist Nancy Raven at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pam Brekas and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Flashback Friday Museum Days in Virginia City (12 Virginia City museums have waived admission, but donations are encouraged when you pick up the map at the Virginia City Visitors Center)
• "Imagination" and Members Regular Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Starbucks Coffee Tasting at Carson Tahoe Medical Center (11am-12pm; free)
• ’Fresh Fridays’ Farmers' Market at Carson Tahoe Regional Center, Parking lot 4 (11am-1pm; weather permitting)
• First Friday BBQ: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 2869 N. Carson St. (11am-1pm; free: Reps from BMD, Inc. and Simpson Strong-Tie)
• First Friday BBQ: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 1405 Industrial Way, Gardnerville (11am-1pm; free: Reps from Weyerhaeuser and Taiga)
• Open Bounce at Bounce Party: 3267 Research Way Ste 210 (12pm-6pm; $6 per child)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Firkin and Fox OR the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through June 30)
• Reception for “Conversations with Land and Sky: Oil Paintings of the Eastern Sierra and Nevada by Charles Muench” in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (4pm-8pm)
• Women's Golf Social at Silver Oak Golf Course (Check in 4:30pm-5:30pm, Tee Times 5pm-5:30pm; $20 per person, includes: 9-holes of golf, range balls, drink of choice)
• Live Music at San Marcos Grill
• Opening Reception for Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (5pm-7pm, artist talk 5:30pm)
• Date Night with Wine and Comedy at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $30 for a bottled of featured wine and two tickets to Carson Comedy at 7:30pm)
• Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
• Live Music with the Darren Senn at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Walking and Ponies at the Littlest Things: 4050 Line Drive (6pm; 1.5-2 mile walk with the ponies)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)

Did you get your tickets for the Carson City Smackdown yet? Bulls and Broncs hit the arena at Fuji Park tomorrow night, and you won't want to miss it. Tickets are available at Carson Lanes, Casino Fandango, Carson Visitor Bureau, Benson’s Feed, or at the gate.

• Sierra Songwriters present: Songwriters in the Round at Comma Coffee (6pm)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Bistro, Dayton (6pm: Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• CC BMX: Friday Night Lights at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm; $5)
• Friday Night Magic - Modern Format Tournament at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (sign-ups until the 6:30pm start; eight player minimum; $5)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; $40; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6:30pm; for info contact Marge at 775 885 7986 or 775 220 2942)
• Special Olympics Summer Games Opening Ceremony at Reno High School: 395 Booth St., Reno (7pm-9pm)
• Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour: Gaden Shartse Monastery- The History and Monastic Life presentation at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; All events are donation based - customary $10 to $20)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Improv Night with the BAC Blowhards: watch or participate at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; free, donations welcome)
• Fancy First Friday: Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; Potluck, dress to the nines)
• Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers and drink specials; must be 21+)
• "Programs on the Porch" Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bower’s Mansion, Washoe Valley (7pm-8pm)
• Live Music with John Dawson at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Carson Comedy: Carlos Rodriguez at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 6:45, show starts 7:30pm; $15 day of show, $13 in advance; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk)
• Live Music with the Scarlet Verbs at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Live Music with Bryan McPherson at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Escalade at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Pearl Sky at the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Rick Hayes and American Steel at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Live Music with the Wesley Orsolic Band at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
• Live Music with Crush at Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Live Music with CV-41 at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm-12:30am)
• Live Music at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• Friday Night with DJ (R) Styles at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-2am; food and drink specials)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)