Friday, June 12: Things to do in Carson City

The weather app on my phone says that it’s supposed to be a sunny weekend hitting a high around 91 degrees. That sounds like summer to me! Get out and enjoy our valley and the surrounding towns, there will be plenty of good times. Carson Valley Days has begun in our neighbor to the south, complete with carnival at Lampe Park. Tonight, welcome a new exhibit in the CCAI Gallery at the Courthouse: a reception for the artists of ‘Industrial Arts’ begins at 5 p.m. Meet the Journey of Hope bike riders at Western Nevada College; plenty of activities for everyone.

FRIDAY:

• Industrial Art at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• Annual Rummage Sale for the Dayton Valley Historical Society at the Carson and Colorado Depot at the corner of Hwy 50 East and Main St., Dayton (8am-6pm)
• ’New Work’ by artist Pasha Rafat at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E. Proctor St. (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)
• Native American Arts and Crafts Fair at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center in Gardnerville (9am-8pm)
• Good Time Auctions at 3579 E Hwy 50, Suite 211 (Preview starts 9am; Auction 6:30pm)
• ’Pets of the Homeless’ Food Drive at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson (10am-5pm)
• Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet at Community Center Steps (12pm)
• 105th Annual Carson Valley Days: Carnival (3pm-11pm); Live Music with the Whitehats (5pm-7pm) and Worn Out Welcome (8pm-10pm) at Lampe Park (Free)
• Women Only Golf Social at Silver Oak Golf Course (4:30pm-5:30pm; $25 includes 9-holes, instruction, range balls, and more)
• Journey of Hope Bike Tour to raise Disability Awareness: Enjoy Games, Live Music, Dancing, Kids Activities and Snacks at Western Nevada College (5pm-8pm; free)
• Industrial Art opening reception in the CCAI Gallery in the second floor atrium of the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E Musser St. (5pm-7pm; a short introduction of the exhibition participants at 5:30pm; free)
• Magic, the Gathering at Nerdvana: 385 Hot Springs Road, Suite 1 (sign up 5:30pm-6pm; 6pm start)
• Carson City Pop Warner Football and Cheer sign-ups at Governor’s Field near the snack bar during the little league end of the year BBQ (6pm-8pm)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at La Posada Real: 3205 Retail Dr. (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music at San Marcos Grill
• Carson City BMX: Friday Night Lights at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm; $5)
• Mike Thompson Lecture: Pearl Harbor at the Plaza Hotel (doors 6:30pm; 7pm-8:30pm; $5 per person; light refreshments and no host bar)
• Paint, Drink, and Be Merry at Comma Coffee (7pm; $28/ $50 for two people)
• Sea Breeze Watercolor Painting Fundraiser at the Carson City Senior Center, Joshua Room -East Entrance (7pm-9pm; $35 at the door: includes all supplies, step by step instruction to complete and take home your picture ready to be framed, Hors d'oeuvres, margaritas, and sodas; All proceeds benefit Carson City Senior Center)
• Silver State Stars’ presents: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. at the Performing Arts Center at Silver State Charter School: 900 Mallory Way (7pm-8:30pm; $10 at the door)
• Proscenium Players Present ‘Caught in the Act: An Evening of One Act Plays’ in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $15)
• Wild Horse Children's Theater Presents: Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr. at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12, $10 seniors/students, $8 kids 12 and younger)

Pick your poison, Carson City. Music and theater abound. Three performances begin their final weekend: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr., Beauty and the Beast, Jr., and ‘Caught in the Act: An Evening of One Act Plays.’ You’ll find the Trippin King Snakes at Westside Pour House, Soul Connection plays Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, and Mo’z Motley Blues Band will be at Living the Good Life. Dancers will enjoy a Country Dance at Carson Lanes, or Swing Night at Yaple’s Ballroom.

• Carson High Class of 1995 20th Reunion Meet and Greet at Red's Old 395 (7pm)
• Country Dance with DJ Cowboy Bobby at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge at Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
• Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm drop-in Jitterbug lesson; 8pm Social Dance; $10 for the whole evening)
• Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm)
• Carson Comedy: Derek Richards at Carson Comedy, upstairs in the Carson Nugget (7pm; $15)
• Programs on the Porch: Live Music with the Highway 40 Bluegrass Band at Bower’s Mansion in Washoe Valley (7pm; free; bring a blanket or lawn chair)
• Live Music: Trey Stone with John Shipley and Danny Barnes at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm-11:30pm)
• Live Music with Soul Connection at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Lady and the Tramps at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues Band at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (8:30pm)
• Live Music at the Ranell Carpenter Band at Carson Station (8:30pm)
• Live Music with Trippin King Snakes at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Karaoke at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)