Friday, Aug. 19: Things to do in Carson City

Friday has arrived and it’s bringing with it a valley full of good times. The sixth annual Hopefest Concert and Fundraiser at Carson Tahoe Hospital kicks off at 5 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, live music with the Waybacks, and more at the free, family friendly event. McFadden Plaza is where you’ll find Jazz and Beyond’s concert with the Jackie Landrum Band, Living the Good Life is serving up a performance by Prey for Son, or take the stage yourself at Carson Lanes’ karaoke. Today’s list is chock-full of options, so keep reading and have a great day.

FRIDAY: Jazz and Beyond Music Festival

• ’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)
• Justin Favela’s art exhibit ‘Mi Casa es Mi Casa’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Vilma Weneck and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Photography and Regular Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in 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 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)
• CCAI Exhibit: Silver State Swimmer, solo exhibition by Michael Malley in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (1pm-5pm)
• Splash Dogs: Dog dock-jumping at Heritage Park, Gardnerville (3pm-5pm; big dock open to beginners 7pm-8pm, $10 training fee)
• Jazz and BEYOND: Tom Stryker’s Impromptu at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (4pm-6pm; Shade canopies and Nevada Nosh food truck will be on site. Bring your own chairs or blanket for seating on lawn. Free)
• Annual Hopefest Benefit with live music by the Waybacks at Carson Tahoe Cancer Center: 1535 Medical Pkwy (5pm-8pm; free; food, drink, and raffle ticket sales, all to benefit cancer patient support and no-cost Merriner Cottages lodging)
• Reno Greek Festival at St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Church: 4795 Lakeside Dr, Reno (5pm-10pm; $5)
• Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
• Beer/Liquor Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm)
• Live Music with Darrin Senn at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Life-size Family Game 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 with Gary Douglas at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Jazz and BEYOND: Outdoor Concert with Prey for Son at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6:30pm-9:30; DJ Bobby G inside 9pm)
• 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; August special $40 includes unlimited drinks with each signup)
• West Coast Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm Hustle vs West Coast Swing lesson with Social Dancing 8pm-10pm, $10 for the night, no partner required)
• Jazz and BEYOND: Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• Live Music with Two Way Street at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Live Music by Clint and Ila at the Silver Queen, Virginia City (7pm-9pm)
• Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers and drink specials; must be 21+)
• Carson Comedy: Myles Webber 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)
• Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Jazz and BEYOND: Carson City Symphony Youth Strings - Mini-Concert in the Comma Coffee Courtyard (7:30pm-8pm)
• World Dance Open Floor in the Comma Coffee Courtyard (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 Strings In The Schools program)
• Jazz and BEYOND: Jackie Landrum Band in the Bob McFadden Plaza at Third and Carson St. (8pm-10pm; free)
• Live Music with Mentally Spent in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Melissa Dru at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Movie Night: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at the Virginia City High School softball field (8:30pm; free admission, popcorn/soda for sale; bring a blanket/ low-backed chair; presented by the VC Library’s Teen Tech Club)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• Live Music with Jake Houston and The Royal Flush at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (9pm-12am)
• 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)