Friday, Aug. 11: Things to do in Carson City and beyond

Summer nights are made to be enjoyed. Grab the kids, a blanket and picnic, and head to the park nearest you. Mills Park in Carson City features its first ever ‘Movie in the Park’ tonight with a showing of ‘Sing’. Gardnerville’s last of the season movie is Disney’s ‘Moana.’ Dancing shoes are recommended, but not required, for this week’s outdoor concert in McFadden Plaza: Musicole begins at 7:30 p.m. Get there early to see the amazing talent in 'We Rock Kidz' on the stage in Comma Coffee's Courtyard. Keep reading for all of today's hot August options.

FRIDAY: Jazz and Beyond Music Festival   

• --  Hot August Nights  
• --  “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)     
• --  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)     
• --  Photography and Regular 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: http://www.vtrailway.com/routes.php... )    
• --  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)     
• --  Medical Emergency – Are you Prepared? hosted by the Carson City Fire Department in the Carson City Senior Center Dining Room: 911 Beverly (11:45am; free to attend; Learn about what documents to prepare, where to leave it, and ask questions to the Paramedics)  
• --  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)     
• --  High-Speed Summer Exhibit Art Gallery Tour with CCAI: Capital City Arts Initiative – begin at the CCAI Gallery in the Carson City Courthouse (4pm Meet at the Courthouse for ‘Industrial Art: Sports Edition’, head to the Community Center’s Sierra Room for 'Tahoe Clarity' solo exhibition by Dylan Silver at 4:30pm, 5pm the BRIC on E. Proctor for 'ART from UNR', a group show of art by students at UNR; the tour will finish at the Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar inside the Nugget for no-host wine around 5:30pm)  
• --  Wine Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm)     
• --  Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10)     
• --  Jazz and Beyond: Reno Rock Camp - ‘We Rock Kidz’ in the Comma Coffee Courtyard (5pm-7pm; free)  
• --  Live Music with Sandi 'Pipes' Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)     
• --  TICC: Trans in Carson City at Comma Coffee (6pm-8pm; TICC welcomes all those in the LGBTQIAP community, their allies and advocates)  
• --  Jazz and Beyond: Outdoor Concert with Dan Palmer 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)
• --  Eighth Annual ‘All 4 Charity’ King Crab Feed and Steak Cookout at the Douglas County Community Center: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (6pm-9pm; $40, choice of either one pound King Crab or 12 oz Rib eye Steak; call/text 775-781-5954 for tickets or get them online at https://squareup.com/store/mefiyi-foundation-inc ; all proceeds benefit local charities)  
• -- Scotch Doubles 8-Ball Tournament at All Stars Bar and Grill: 824 Mica Drive (sign ups 6pm, 7pm start; $6 buy-in per team; APA Rules)  
• --  Country Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)  
• --  Open Mic and Jam hosted by Canyon White at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, ect.; all ages)  
• --  Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm- 10pm)     
• --  Live Music with Fast Forward at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)     
• --  Live Music with Suspect Terrane at Flight Restaurant and Bar: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7pm-10pm)     
• --  Summer Cruise Night with Carson City Cruise: Meet and Greet – meet at Bully’s Sports Bar (7pm) Cruise to McFadden Plaza for Live Music with Musicole at 8pm (the cruise will continue on to Reno at 9pm; open to all cars and bikes; for more information, call Jimmy 775-848-3518)  
• --  Jazz and Beyond: Friday Night Summer Concerts: Musicole on the Bob McFadden Plaza Stage, behind the Fox Brewpub (7:30pm; free; food and drink available in Plaza)  
• --  Sierra Nevada Ballet presents ‘The Sleeping Beauty –A Fairy’s Tale’ in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (7:30pm; $25, $20 for those 16 and younger)  
• --  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)     
• --  Dayton Movie in the Park: "Journey to the Center of the Earth" in Mark Twain Park: 121 Roughing Rd, Dayton (postponed until Aug. 25)  
• --  Carson City Movie In The Park: ‘Sing’ in Mills Park (8pm-10pm; Admission is free, bring chairs or a blanket to relax on the grass. Come a few minutes early to grab dinner or dessert from a food vendor; sponsored by Carson City Parks and Recreation)  
• --  Gardnerville Movie in the Park: Disney's ‘Moana’ at Heritage Park: 1477 Courthouse Alley, Gardnerville (Free; movie starts at Dusk; Carson Valley Lions Club/Girl Scouts will be selling popcorn and ice cream. Douglas High Music Boosters will be selling candy, soda and water. Or, you may prefer to bring your dinner or a snack with you)  
• --  Live Music with the American Made Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)     
• --  Comedian Mary Kennedy 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+)   
• --  Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)     
• --  Live Music with Greg Austin in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)     
• --  Live Music: Hellbound Glory with special guest, Cowboy Indian on the Red Dog Saloon Outdoor Stage, Virginia City (8pm; $15 cover, all ages)     
• --  Gardnerville Basque Festival kick off with the Gardnerville Basque Dance Group and The Etchechury Band at JT’s Basque Restaurant, Gardnerville (8:30pm)  
• --  Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)     
• --  Live Music with Road Daddy 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+)