Monday, June 20: Things to do in Carson City
The first full moon of June is known as the Strawberry Moon. The fact that it coincides with the summer solstice today is pretty rare indeed: a once in a lifetime occurrence. Enjoy this first day of summer and keep some water handy: things are heating up this week. The Reno Rockabilly Riot, Extreme Motor Challenge, and Tattoo Expo are just days away, so rest up while you can! Read on for a rundown of today’s fun stuff.
MONDAY: American Eagle Day
- "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
- Reno Rodeo (8am-10pm; Ticket prices range from $13 - $18) and Carnival (4pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
- ’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)
- Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
- Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pam Brekas and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (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)
- Family Day: $1 Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials at Carson Lanes (9am-10pm)
- "Imagination" and Members Regular Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
- Mimosa Monday all day at Ed’s Doghouse
- Carson City Host Lions Club weekly lunch meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (12pm; for more information, call Tim at 775-885-7033)
- Open Bounce at Bounce Party: 3267 Research Way Ste 210 (12pm-5pm; $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)
- CCAI Exhibit: Great Basin Native Artists, group show in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
- Community Series: ‘What’s Up in Your Community?’ with a special guest from the Carson City Sheriff’s Department at the Carson City Library Digitorium (5pm-6:30pm; 9 and under must be accompanied by someone 13+)
- Dharma Zephyr Sangah Sitting Group at Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor and Minnesota (5:30pm-6:30pm Beginners; 7pm-8:30pm)
- Board Game Night at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (6pm)
- Sassabration Planning Meeting at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
- Motocross/Hockey/Football Monday at the Feisty Goat Pub (6pm; wear some gear and your first drink is free)
- Live Music with Jonathan “JB” Barton at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
- High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s Night Out at El Charro Avita (Drop-in Intermediate Swing lesson 6pm, $8; Free open dance 7pm-9pm; please park in back or along the side)
- Game Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (7pm-9pm; drink specials for players, prize for winner; games rotate weekly)
- Mimosa Monday at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm)
- Gold Hill Ghost Tour at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Dinner 4pm-8pm, Ghost tour 8pm-10pm; $40 for the dinner and tour, $20 for the tour only; Dinner reservations required by contacting the Gold Hill Hotel at 775-847-0111; For tour information please call #775-815-1050)
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