Friday, July 28: Things to do in Carson City and beyond

Another summer weekend has arrived. The Carson City Fair will be open all day, but tonight is something special. The Bulls, Broncs, and Barrels Rodeo takes over the Fuji Park Arena. You’ll find another free outdoor concert in McFadden Plaza this evening featuring Road Daddy, food and fun. Youth Theater Carson City debuts its newest production, Into the Woods, Jr., at the Community Center and is a great option for a special kids’ night out. Keep reading, and you’ll find all that the area has to offer for a great time.

FRIDAY:

• -- Carson City Fair at Fuji Park - Free Parking and JAC Shuttle from Topsy Lane Walmart 10am-11pm (Exhibit Hall open 8am-10pm; Elks Club Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall $5, 7am-11am; Youth Livestock Quality 8am-done; Vendors and Carnival 1pm-10pm; Live DJ 5pm-9pm, Evening Entertainment 7pm-11pm)
• -- “Environmental Perspectives” Exhibit featuring artists Scott Hinton of Reno and Paul Ford of Sonoma, CA in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• -- ‘Industrial Art: Sports Edition’ Exhibit in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- ‘In and Around the Great Basin: Recent Plein Air Paintings from Erik Holland’ at the Nevada Press Association inside the historic Rinckel Mansion: 102 N. Curry Street (8am-5pm)
• -- ART from UNR, group show of art by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Linda Eben Jones, Joyce McCauley, Steve Nighthawk, Tork Rains and Brandy McDaniels)
• -- $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• -- Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- 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)
• -- Food For Thought’s Free Lunch for Kids at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:30pm, weather permitting; open to ages 2-18, no adults; meals must be eaten on site)
• -- Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11:15am-1pm; $6 includes Hamburgers/Hot Dogs with all the fixings, Chili, Baked Beans, BBQ chips, Potato Salad, Choice of Desserts and Coffee; all welcome)
• -- CCAI Exhibit: Tahoe Clarity, solo exhibition by Dylan Silver in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• -- Wine Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm)
• -- Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10)
• -- Live Music with Ev Musselman at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• -- Hot Summer Smash Bros. Tournament at Retro Replay: 200 E. Washington St (6pm; $5 to enter; sign-ups and tournament rules inside the store)
• -- Outdoor Concert with Lee Jones at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm, no cover, Live DJ at 9:30pm)
• -- 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)
• -- Fifth Annual Bulls, Broncs and Barrels Rodeo at the Fuji Park Arena (Gates open 5:30pm, show starts 7pm; $14 at the gate, kids 7 and younger admitted free with a paid adult entry)
• -- Youth Theater Carson City presents ‘Into the Woods, Jr.’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12 general admission, $10 seniors/students)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm- 10pm)
• -- Open Mic and Jam hosted by Canyon White at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, ect.)
• -- Live Music with Reckless Envy at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- Country Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
• -- Live Music with Bill Wharton at Flight Restaurant and Bar: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7pm)
• -- Summer Cruise Nights with Carson City Cruise: Meet and Greet – meet at Bully’s Sports Bar at 7pm, then cruise to McFadden Plaza for live music in McFadden Plaza at 8pm (open to all cars and bikes; for more information, call Jimmy 775-848-3518)
• -- Friday Night Summer Concerts: Road Daddy on the Bob McFadden Plaza Stage, behind the Fox Brewpub (7:30pm; free concert, all ages; food and drink available in the Plaza)
• -- Carson City BMX Friday Night Bikes at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $5 for racers; call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• -- Carson Valley Community Theatre presents ‘You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (7:30pm; General Admission $18)
• -- Movie in the Park: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ in Mark Twain Park: 121 Roughing Rd, Dayton (starts at dusk, 7:30pm-ish; Free, For the best spot, get there early – bring blankets and/or chairs; snacks available for purchase; sponsored by the Dayton Valley Library)
• -- Concert Series featuring the Marshall Tucker Band at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (gates 7:15pm, 8pm start; Limited Tickets at the door $39+; Outside food/drinks, pets, and chairs are not permitted)
• -- Live Music with Double Shot at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• -- Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)
• -- Comedian Marc Yaffee 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 the Rye Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• -- Live Music with The Starlighters in ‘The Loft’ and Acoustic Guitar at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm; no cover, 21+)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)