Friday, July 31: Things to do in Carson City

The weekend has arrived and it’s bringing a plethora of activity with it. Car lovers will want to head to the Silver Dollar Car Classic at the Max Casino, known as the Carson Station just a few days ago. The Classic moves to Mills Park for the weekend. If the Mustangs and Broncos you prefer are horses, rather than Fords, you’ll want to grab a ticket to the Bull Riding Competition at the State Fair. Carnival rides, circus performances, and live music will keep everyone entertained. Make sure to catch the shuttle from the Casino Fandango parking garage: parking at Fuji Park is extremely limited. ‘Break a leg’ to the cast of Peter Pan. Youth Theater Carson City opens tonight at the Community Center.

FRIDAY: Full Moon Tonight:

• ‘Wally’s World: The Loneliest Art Collection in Nevada’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• Industrial Art at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E. Proctor St. (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Bowling Special: $1 per person per game at Carson Lanes (9am-4pm)
• Food for Thought Backpack and School Supply Drive: Drop off at 3246 N. Carson Ste. 118 (9am-1pm)
• 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)
• Summer Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• ’Pets of the Homeless’ Food Drive at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson (10am-5pm)
• Hot August Nights Kick-off Rally in Virginia City (10am-7pm; Show and Shine, Live Music, Poker Walk; Cruise 7pm-9pm)
• Demonstrations of Coin Press #1 at the Nevada State Museum (10:30am-12pm AND 1pm-3pm; included with admission)
• SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR THE NEVADA FAIR: Leaves from Casino Fandango Parking Garage
• Nevada Fair at Fuji Park (12pm, animal shows begin at 8am; Fair events include animal shows, vendors, pony rides, circus and more; go here for full schedule)
• Nevada Fair Carnival at Fuji Park (12pm-11pm)
• Last day of the Teapot Exhibit at the Forman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St (1-3pm; free admission)
• Women Only Golf Social at Silver Oak Golf Course (4:30pm-5:30pm; $25 includes 9-holes, instruction, range balls, and more)
• Open 4D Barrel Races at Washoe Valley Ranch and Rockin LJ Arena: 3185 Lakeshore, Washoe Valley (5:30pm Times only; 7pm Races)
• Magic, the Gathering at Nerdvana: 385 Hot Springs Road, Suite 1 (5:30pm-6pm sign up; 6pm start)
• Monthly Tequila Tasting and Live Music at San Marcos Grill
• Silver Dollar Car Classic: Street Dance with Route 66 and Show and Shine at the Carson Station Casino (6pm-10pm)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at La Posada Real: 3205 Retail Dr. (6pm-9pm)
• Carson City BMX: Full Moon Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm; $5)
• Smackdown Bull Riding: Bulls and Broncs at the Nevada State Fair at Fuji Park (7pm; $15 at the gate)
• Youth Theater Carson City Presents: Peter Pan at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12)

The Carson Nugget is the place to be if you want to catch a few laughs. Kirby St. Romain is on stage this week. Reno local, Singer/Songwriter Liam Kyle Cahill, has finally returned home after months touring. Catch him one night only at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint. If you want to show off your own songwriting skills, A to Zen’s open mic night is for you. Get into the swing of things at Yaple’s Ballroom. Every Friday night they host swing dancing after a lesson.

• Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm drop-in Jitterbug lesson; 8pm Social Dance; $10 for the whole evening)
• Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Live Music with Stone Free at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Carson Comedy: Kirby St. Romain at Carson Comedy, upstairs in the Carson Nugget (7pm; $15)
• Live Music with the Scarlet Verbs at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Live Music with Singer/Songwriter Liam Kyle Cahill at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old t Springs Rd. (8pm; no cover)
• Live Music at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Station (8pm)
• Live Music with the Iron Age at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Historical Ghost Night Tour at St. Mary’s Art Center: 55 R Street, Virginia City (8pm-9:30pm; $25)
• Guided Full Moon Hike at Washoe Lake State Park- meet at the main Equestrian area (8:30pm; 2.5 mile moderate hike out onto dry lakebed; bring water, light jacket, and flashlight; $7 per vehicle admission, $5 with Nevada ID)
• Petty Theft – Tom Petty Tribute at the Nevada State Fair at Fuji Park (9pm)
• Karaoke at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)