Friday fun in Carson City and beyond

Head down to Mills Park for a great time. The annual Rockabilly Riot features cool cars, contests, and plenty of rock-n-roll. You’ll also find the Extreme Motor Officer Challenge with motorcycle cops from all over competing for top-dog status. For a free, family-friendly good time, you’ll find local band, Alias Jones, on the stage in McFadden Plaza. If you’ve ever been curious about the sport of BMX, tonight’s ‘Olympic Day’ racing will give you a taste of the track without any commitment.

FRIDAY, June 22: Things to do in Carson City

• — 15th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Challenge at Mills Park - adjacent to the Community Center off of Oxoby Loop (8am-5pm; The competition gives officers the opportunity to show their riding skills to residents and visitors; moreover, event spectators can meet officers in a non-enforcement role to discuss topics and share information)
• — Muscle Powered Morning Easy Walk: Mexican Ditch Trail, Central - Meet in the Hidden Meadows trailhead parking area at 965 Buzzy’s Ranch Road (TIME CHANGE: 8am-9am; This is a dirt trail with some elevation gain; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended; friendly, leashed dogs welcome; The Friday Easy Walk is a repeat of the Tuesday Easy Walk)    
• — Art Exhibit: Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — “From Dust to Water” Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — High School Pic[ks] 2018 in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; featuring over three dozen artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools)       
• — True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (9am-7pm; The True Grit Art Show features over 70 works of art made of canceled casino playing cards; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration) 
• — 8th Annual Carson City Rockabilly Riot at Mills Park (Registration 9am-8:30pm, show open to public 12pm-9pm; 89.7 FM Official Riot radio; Pin Ups, Car Events, Downtown Cruise, Kids Big Wheel Racing, Little Mr. & Miss Rockabilly Riot Contest, Poker Walk, Motorcycle Challenge, Great Food Vendors, Valve Cover Races, Live Bands and more; complete event schedule at http://renorockabillyriot.com/ )
• — Demonstrations of Coin Press #1 at the Nevada State Museum (9am-12pm AND 1pm-4pm; demo included with museum admission of $8 - Patrons can also purchase a blank .999 silver medallion at the museum store for $60 and see it pressed with one of the special designs; Demonstrations every Friday in June)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)       
• — Story Time Adventures: Let’s Go Camping at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; a different story with craft and play each week; museum admission: $6 ages 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, free for those 1 and younger)       
• — Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Exhibit: ‘Works: Some Water Some Welded,’ with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)       
• — Front Porch Sittin' and Sweet Tea Sippin' at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm)
• — Free Lunch for Kids Program at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:15pm, weather permitting; Open to ages 2-18, Children do not need to be enrolled in any program at the meal site - Adults are not eligible for these federally funded meals; Meals must be eaten at the serving site, they cannot be carried away; hosted by Food For Thought)
• — Noon Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; Roots music, Americana, and originals)       
• — Monaco Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring Monaco Tropic Rush, Black Raspberry, Blue Crush, and Tequila Lime Crush)       
• — Live Music with Sandi ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)      
• — Bike Night at the Battle Born Road House inside Battle Born Harley Davidson (6pm-10pm; Join us for drink specials, a food truck, and some rad bikes; cars welcome, too)
• — Open Mic and Jam hosted by Canyon White at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)       
• — Trivia Night at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (6pm-8pm; no cost to play, light dinner provided, play as a team or individual – prizes for the top three)       
• — Olympic Day Racing with Carson City BMX at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 6:30pm; free racing and no USABMX membership required today for ALL ages, Will require parent signature if under 18; Bikes must have no kickstand, no pegs, and no chain guard; Riders must wear fully enclosed shoes - NO sandals or flip flops; long pants, long sleeve shirt, gloves recommended and of course, a helmet is required – loaners available; Weather and Track Conditions Permitting)
• — Live Music featuring Front Porch at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm)       
• — Friday Night Summer Concerts: Alias Smith on the Third Street Stage, in the Bob McFadden Plaza (7pm; free; food and drink available in the Plaza; sponsored by Bella Fiore Wines)
• — Live Music with Arizona Jones at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)       
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)       
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)       
• — Carson Valley Community Theater presents ‘Radio Memories III’ at The Annex at the Carson Valley Arts Council Building: 1572 Hwy 395 N, Minden- next to Coffee on Main (Sold Out; Call 775-292-0939 for more info or tickets for Saturday’s performance)
• — Live Music featuring Brother Dan Palmer at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm; food truck, drink specials)
• — Live Music with Leroy Virgil and Hellbound Glory on Ruby’s Outdoor Amphitheater at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm; $15)
• — Comedian Rick Izquieta headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
• — Live Music featuring the Soul Persuaders at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8pm-12am; no cover)       
• — Live Music with Lady and The Tramps at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)       
• — Steel Rockin’ Karaoke at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)       
• — Live Music featuring the Kid and Nic Show in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)       
• — Movies in the Park: A Dog’s Purpose at Heritage Park: 1447 Courthouse, Gardnerville (movie starts at dusk, 8:30pm-ish; free)
• — Live Music with Adrenaline at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)       
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)       
• — Guest DJ Night: Dance Party with DJ Eyeque at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)       
• — The Sage Project powered by the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)