Friday fun in Carson City and beyond

Triskaidekaphobia: one of those fun words that I very rarely get the opportunity to use. The fear of the number 13 may be a real thing, but you’ll have no reason to fear boredom on this Friday the 13th. This month’s TRIAD program will explain the various services offered by the Nevada Humane Society, many of them available a low cost. Break a leg to those talented members of our community taking the stage tonight: Senior Follies begins its three-show run this evening. The time has come for Living the Good Life to move the music to the outdoor stage; you’ll find the Trippin King Snakes kicking off the season of parking lot parties.

FRIDAY, July 13: Things to do in Carson City

• — Muscle Powered Morning Easy Walk: Carson Tahoe Medical Loop/Wellness Mile - Park in the parking lot opposite Pesti Lane on Medical Parkway (8am-9am; Pavement and partial dirt trail; 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)
• — Christmas in July Collectibles Event at 3831 Southpointe Dr, just off Silver Sage (8am-2pm; fundraiser for Catmandu Cat Sanctuary and Rescue)
• — 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)
• — ‘The Wind Calls,’ art exhibition by UNR students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — “From Dust to Water” Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Story Time Adventures: Life Under the Sea 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: “Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 – 1984” in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — 17th Anniversary Celebration at the Purple Avocado: 904 N Curry (10am-5:30pm; specials, gifts, and more)
• — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — 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)
• — TRIAD: Love is a Four-Legged Word presented by the Nevada Humane Society - Carson City Center in the Carson City Senior Center’s Dining Room: 911 Beverly Drive (11:45am; free to attend, open to everyone; learn about the Nevada Humane Society: their animal services, feral cat management program, vaccination clinics, and other low-cost programs designed to help people with fixed incomes – there will also be a question and answer period; all attendees have the chance to win a door prize; Triad is a collaboration between the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department and Senior Center that provides health and safety related information to the community monthly)
• — Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet on the north steps of the Community Center (12pm-1pm, take a sack lunch if desired; constituents and other interested parties are invited to meet on the steps of Carson City Community Center for a stroll through the park)
• — Noon Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; Roots music, Americana, and originals)
• — Monaco Mixed Drinks Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring Tropic Rush, Black Raspberry, Blue Crush, and Tequila Lime Crush)
• — Exhibit Opening and Artist Reception at the Copeland Gallery: 1572 Hwy 395, Minden (5pm-7pm; all welcome, light refreshments served; sponsored by the Carson Valley Arts Association)
• — Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Live Music featuring Low La La at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (5pm-7pm; a lullaby folk band consisting of banjolele, baritone ukulele, washboard, and Hannah Etchison's captivating vocals)
• — 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)
• — Live Music featuring Trippin King Snakes on the outdoor stage at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9:30pm, followed by live DJ indoors; no cover)
• — CC BMX Friday Night Bikes at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $7 for racers; please call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• — Friday Night Summer Concerts: Musicole on the Third Street Stage in the Bob McFadden Plaza – Third and S. Carson/Curry (7pm; free; food and drink available in the Plaza; sponsored by Mom & Pops Diner)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — “Follies Favorites — A Sentimental Journey” the 21st annual Senior Follies in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (7pm; $10 for general admission, and kids four and under are free; fundraiser for the Carson City Meals on Wheels program)
• — Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music featuring Brother Dan Palmer at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm; food truck, drink specials)
• — Redgrass-Bluegrass in Virginia City (7pm Ricochet, 9pm Peter and Rick on Ruby’s Outdoor Amphitheater at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City)
• — Live Music featuring Rockit Town at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (7:30pm)
• — Comedian Sherry Japhet 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 with Just Us at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music featuring The Rye Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Steel Rockin’ Karaoke at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Movies in the Park: Beauty and the Beast at Heritage Park: 1447 Courthouse - behind the Overland Restaurant, Gardnerville (movie starts at dusk, 8:30pm-ish; free)
• — Movie in the Park: ‘Middle School’ in Mark Twain Park: 121 Roughing Rd, Dayton (starts at dusk, 8:30pm-ish; Free, For the best spot, get there early – bring blankets and/or chairs; snacks available for purchase; sponsored by the Dayton Valley Branch Library)
• — Live Music with Escalade at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)
• — DJ Dance Party 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)