Thursday, June 18: Things to do in Carson City

Splurge, (as defined at Dictionary.com) is: to indulge oneself in some luxury or pleasure. Its National Splurge Day, so treat yourself to some Taste of Downtown tickets. Head over to the Purple Avocado, Classy Seconds Gift Store, or the Chamber of Commerce and plan on indulging for a good cause. Indulge in some live music at the Brewery Arts Center tonight: Whatitdo from Reno will be playing in the Black Box Theater.

THURSDAY:

• One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (sign in 7:45am, 8am-10am; $40 per class or $200 for six classes: includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
• Industrial Art at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ’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 Street (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)
• Everything Half-off Sale at the Friends of the Carson City Library’s Browsers Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington St. (9:30am-6pm)
• Wildflower Walks: Two hour Leisurely Guided Hike at Spooner Lake State Park (10am; Children under the age of 16 and pets should not take this hike; Entry to Park is $10 per vehicle, with a $2 discount for Nevada residents; SPACE LIMITED, RSVP 775-749-5980)
• Eagle Medical Center Blood Drive Sponsored by Eden Hospice and Home Health: 2874 N. Carson St (10am-2pm; to make an appointment or for questions call 1-800-696-4484 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org)
• Landscape Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $11.95)
• EAA Luncheon and Chat –Young Eagles at 2500 E. College Parkway (11am-3pm, all welcome)
• Community Hero: Carson City Fire Department at the Carson City Library (11:15am-12pm; all ages welcome)
• Dayton Farmers Market on at Community Roots Nursery on Second St., Dayton (3pm-6pm)
• Indian Curry Tasting at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (4pm-6pm; free)
• Western Theme: Thirsty Third Thursday Wine Walk in the downtown Gardnerville Main Street District – register at Big Daddy’s Bike Ski and Board or next to gadZooks (4:30pm-7:30pm; $15 to participate, $5 for wine glass)
• CCAI Exhibit: Tuscarora, by artist Ron Arthaud at the Carson City Community Center’s Sierra Room (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)

It’s a blast from the past at the Carson Station tonight. Silver Dollar Cruise night is a great place to see classic cars and trucks. Sing your heart out at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar, the Feisty Goat Pub, or at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: it’s karaoke night. Get ready for the Reno Rodeo with some line dancing at Beercade.

• Silver Dollar Classic Cruise Night at Buffalo Wild Wings (5pm-8pm)
• One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (sign in 5:15pm, 5:30pm-7:30pm; $40 per class or $200 for six classes includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
• Sierra Nevada Forums: Medications, Addiction and Pain Management with Dr. Mel Pohl in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (doors 5:30pm; 6pm start; free, sponsored by Partnership Carson City)
• Salsa and Latin Dance at El Charro Avita (6pm-7pm lesson, $7; open dance 7pm-9pm, free)
• Trivia Thursdays at Alatte Wine and Coffee Bar in the Carson Nugget (6pm-8pm)
• Live Music with Jimmy Mallet and Jack Clifton at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm)
• Live Music: Whatitdo in the Maize Harris Jesse Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm-9pm; $10)
• Reno Rodeo: Carnival (4pm-12am) Mutton Bustin' and Xtreme Bull Riding at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center (7pm; Ticket prices range from $12 - $27)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (7pm)
• Line Dancing Night at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• Smoke-free Karaoke at The Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (7pm)
• Third Thursday Karaoke at Caterpillar's Hookah Lounge
• Industry Night and Free Pool at Remedy’s (8pm)
• Karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm)