Friday, Aug. 26: Things to do in Carson City

Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/26/2016 - 6:03am

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August 26, 2016 (All day)

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Head to Minden Park with the kids and a picnic for tonight's GE Family Concert with Foreigner Unauthorized.

I Love Carson City

Back to school week is just about behind us, so do something to celebrate your survival. Southbound Train hits the outdoor stage at Living the Good Life, followed by hours of dancing with DJ Bobby. Cowboy Bobby will get your boots on the floor with Country Dance Night at Carson Lanes. Take the kids to Minden Park for the final family concert in their GE Series: Foreigner Unauthorized begins at 6 p.m. Shine up the chrome for the Carson SYFL Car Show at Bully’s Sports Bar, and catch some NFL pre-season while you’re there. Keep reading for even more area going-ons.

FRIDAY:

No School for Lyon County Students: all staff training day
’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)
Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation (W.A.R.F.) Yard Sale for pets and their people at 3831 Southpointe Dr. -behind JC Penneys area, turn off Silver Sage onto either Summerfield or Horizon (9am-4pmish; Pet supplies and animal related items for their humans are available)
Business Expo at the Carson Mall (10am-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)
Auditions for Wild Horse Children’s Theater’s ‘Elf, Jr: The Musical’ at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (4pm-7pm; Tuition $100, open to kids 5-18; MUST HAVE APPOINTMENT, 775-887-0438 or email pat@wildhorsetheater.com to schedule)
Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
Beer Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; $5)
Friday Night ‘Head’lights Car Show for Carson Sierra Youth Football/Cheer League at Bully’s Sports Bar (5pm, Awards 7pm; $20 registration, open to all makes and models)
Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
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)
GE Family Concert Series: Foreigner Unauthorized - A Salute To Foreigner at Minden Park in downtown Minden (6pm-8pm; free; concessions available for purchase)
Fourth Friday Jam Session at Comma Coffee (6pm; bring your instrument; Celtic, folk, Traditional American)
Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
Outdoor Concert with Southbound Train 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)
Salsa Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (6:30 practice, 7pm dance lesson with Latin Dancing 8pm-10pm, $10 for the night, no partner required)
Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; August special $40 includes unlimited drinks with each signup)
Postponed: Dusty Green Bones and the Cherry Pickers at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall
80s Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center: 901 Beverly Dr. – This is not your Grandma’s Bingo! (7pm-9pm; $20 includes a bingo pack of 6 cards for 8 games and a $3 voucher for food/beverage; Costume Contest, Trivia, Raffles, Music, Food /Beverages; fundraiser for Meals on Wheels and Sierra Therapeutic Equestrian Program)
Country Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
Live Music with the John Dawson Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
Carson Comedy: Sean Peabody 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 Suspect Terrain at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
Friday Night Presentations: “American Cowboy” with cowboy music performer John Tyson at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Lecture 7:30pm; $25 for the dinner and lecture, $10 for the lecture only; Advance reservations required by contacting the Gold Hill Hotel at 775-847-0111)
Stargazing with GiGi Giles at Spooner Lake State Park (8pm-9pm; Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight; free, park entrance fees waived)
Live Music in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
Live Music with the Steppen Stonz at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
Live Music with Just Us at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
Live Music with the Localz at Red Dog Saloon (8pm)
Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
Movie Night: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at the Virginia City High School softball field (begins around 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)
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)

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