Friday, July 15: Things to do in Carson City

The weekend is moments away, Carson City. While you’re waiting, enjoy an outdoor concert with local favorite, Stereo Galaxy, at Living the Good Life. Head out to Whiskey Tavern if you’re a karaoke lover. See what your favorite board games look like life sized at the Carson City Library. Take the kids to the 5 Clover Ranch for S’mores and more. Learn about the people and dogs that keep this area safe from bears at Mormon Station in Genoa. Keep reading, there are so many ways to enjoy today!

FRIDAY:

• "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
• ’Print Project’ poster exhibit by students at Black Rock Press in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ’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 Pat Holub and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Spirit of America Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Dayton WIC Day in the Park at Our Park: 370 River St, Dayton (10am-12pm; games, snacks and fun)
• 24 hour Mural Marathon Competition at Circus Circus, Reno (10am Friday -10am Saturday; awards 12pm Saturday)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)
• Kids Ride Free Friday on the Virginia and Truckee Steam Train (code kidsfree online ONLY on www.vtrailway.com; one kids ticket with the purchase each adult ticket; ages 3-16)
• Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet at Community Center Steps (12pm)
• Women's Golf Social at Silver Oak Golf Course (Check in 4:30pm-5:30pm, Tee Times 5pm-05:30pm; $20 per person, includes: 9-holes of golf, range balls, drink of choice)
• S'mores n More hosted by The Littlest Things at the 5 Clover Ranch and Equestrian Center: 3060 Hwy 395, Minden (5pm-8pm; free; crafts and a s'mores station and pony cart rides for a donation)
• Date Night with Wine and Comedy at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $30 for a bottled of featured wine and two tickets to Carson Comedy at 7:30pm)
• Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
• Beer Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; $5)
• Live Music with Darren Senn at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Life Size Gaming – Family Night at the Carson City Library (6pm-8pm; All ages, 9 and under must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; for info contact Marge at 775 885 7986 or 775 220 2942)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Gary Douglas at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Outdoor Concert with Stereo Galaxy at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6pm-9pm)
• Evening Program: ‘Bears’ with a speaker and dogs from the Nevada Department of Wildlife's Bear Management Program at the pavilion by Mormon Station State Park, Genoa (6pm; free)
• GE Family Concert Series: Jelly Bread at Minden Park in downtown Minden (6:30pm; free)
• CC BMX: Friday Night Lights at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm; $5)
• Friday Night Magic - Modern Format Tournament at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (sign-ups until the 6:30pm start; eight player minimum; $5)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; $40; July Special- includes unlimited Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink)
• Senior Follies – Follow your Dreams 2016 at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; general admission $15; Seniors 55+/Students/Military $10, kids ages 12 and under are free)
• West Coast Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm Beginning West Coast Swing lesson with Social Dancing 8pm-10pm, $10 for the night, no partner required)
• Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• Live Music with Pearl Sky at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Adventure Film Viewing: Nolan's 14 in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; free admission)
• Hawaiian-themed Karaoke and Mel’s 90th Birthday Bash hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers and drink specials; 21+)
• Carson Comedy: Patrick Garrity at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 6:45, show starts 7:30pm; $15 day of show, $13 in advance; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk)
• Concert Series with Clay Walker at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (gates 7:15pm, 8pm start; $39/ $49 VIP)
• World Dance Open Floor at Comma Coffee (sign-up 7:30pm, dancing at 8pm; free, open to all dance styles: 7 minutes for solos/duos, 10 minutes for troupes/groups; dancing for donations for the Carson Tahoe SPCA)
• Live Music with the Jamie Rollins Band at Westside Pour House (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Paradox at the Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Cool Phat Daddy in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Voodoo Cowboys at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Black Light Party: Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (8:30pm-11pm; $18 per painter)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)
• Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• Friday Night with DJ (R) Styles at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-2am; food and drink specials)