Thursday, June 23: Things to do in Carson City

The Rockabilly Riot roars into town today and it’s bring cool cars, a tattoo expo, music, contests, pin-up girls, and so much more. Check it out at Mills Park and make sure to catch the talented officers competing in this year’s Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge while you’re there. The kids in town are getting a new Teen Center at the Boys and Girls Club: the ribbon cutting is at 10 a.m. You’ll find author Mike White at the Nevada State Museum this evening. His presentation on the best backpacking trips in Nevada and California is part of the Francis Humphrey Lecture Series.

THURSDAY:

• "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
• 13th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge at Mills Park (8am-5pm; competition practice)
• Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (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)
• ’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)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pam Brekas and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Reno Rodeo (9am-10pm; Ticket prices range from $13 - $18) and Carnival (4pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
• Muscle Powered Easy Hike: Voltaire Canyon - Meet at the north end of Voltaire Street (8:30am-10am; Bring water, a friend, and well-mannered dogs if you wish)
• "Imagination" and Members Regular Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Rockabilly Riot Car Show and more at Mills Park (registration 10am, show 1pm-10pm)
• Teen Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada: 1870 Russell Way (10am)
• Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat–Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11am-3pm, all welcome; $6 -Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with all the fixings, Chili, Baked Beans, BBQ chips, Potato Salad, Choice of Desserts and Coffee)
• Family Storytime in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:15am-11:45am; get ticket in the auditorium)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $12.95)
• Registration closes for Friday’s 9 and Dine at Empire Ranch Golf Course (12pm; $75 per couple for dinner and golf; $25 for dinner only; Call 775-885-2100 to RSVP for Friday, June 24)
• Dayton Farmers Market: behind the Dayton Community Center at 2nd Ave. and Ziller Way (3pm-6pm)
• Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• 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)
• Summer Youth Guitar Class at A to Zen (5pm-5:45pm; $5 donation per person; ages 8-18, parents welcome to join; basic skills group class)
• Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• Carson High Cheer Fundraiser at the Carson Yogurt Beach (5pm-9pm; mention fundraiser and 30% of purchase will be donated)
• Silver Dollar Car Classic Cruise Night: Wing Stop at 3965 S. Carson St. (5pm-8pm)
• Bike Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (5pm-9pm; weekly drink specials)
• Muscle Powered Women’s Bike Ride: Ash Canyon - Meet at Foothill Dr. just off Winnie Ln. (5:30pm-7:30pm; bring a helmet and water; Muscle Powered membership encouraged, signups available at ride)
• Fall 2016 AYSO Soccer Sign-ups for Boys and Girls at Talents Athletic Center next to Harbor Freight: 2749 N Carson St (6pm-8:30pm; $50 for the first player; $40 for each sibling; open to ages 4 – 18, Children born between 8/1/97 and 7/31/12)
• Salsa Dance Lessons with Tiffany Alm at El Charro Avita (Group Bachata Lesson 6pm-7pm, dance practice 7pm-8pm; $10 or $80 for 10 classes)
• Live Music with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Live Music at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music: Ev Musselman at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• Trivia Night at Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar inside the Carson Nugget (6pm-7pm; five rounds of prizes)
• Francis Humphrey Lecture Series: Best Backpacking Trips in Nevada and California presented by author Mike White at the Nevada State Museum (doors 6pm; 6:30-8pm; $8, free for museum members and ages 17 and under)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; Thursday special price $25, excludes alcohol)
• Live Music with Craig Crow at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (6:30pm-8:30pm)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Improv Workshop in the Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; free, donations appreciated)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar (7pm-close)
• Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• Live Music with the Blues Monsters at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• Gold Hill Lecture Series: “The Republican Party in Nevada” with Assemblyman Jim Wheeler at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Dinner 4pm-8pm, Lecture 7:30pm; $25 for the dinner and lecture, $10 for the lecture only; Advance reservations required by contacting the Gold Hill Hotel at 775-847-0111)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8pm)
• Rockabilly Riot Prom at the Gold Dust West (doors open/ dance class 9pm, 10pm prom; $12.50 at the door or $5 for registered participants)