Thursday, Oct. 27: Things to do in Carson City

If today is any indication of how hard it is going to choose between fun activities, we have a tough few days ahead. The Carson Tahoe Spooktacular is an annual favorite for the kids, complete with treats, activities, and helicopers. It’s Family Night at the RSVP Nevada Day Carnival: thanks to Carson City Toyota-Scion, all rides are just $1. Dayton offers a Haunted Hayride through their old town history. Costumes are encouraged for this family fun event. Root beer floats await at the grand opening celebration of the newly renovated FISH. Adults can’t go wrong with karaoke at Living the Good Life or Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar.

THURSDAY:

• Early Voting: All Registered Carson City Voters can go to the County Courthouse: 885 E Musser, First Floor (8am-6pm)
• ‘521 Days’ by Reno artist Wes Lee in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• Photographer Dean Burton’s exhibit “Calotypes” in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• High School Pic[ks] 1, group show of art by area high school in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• Art Exhibit: ‘Pocket Ziggurat’ by artist Chelsea Pegram at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring artists Anna Louise Dardin and Bob Hickox with Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Holiday Craft Fair at Browsers Corner Bookstore (9:30am-6pm; sponsored by Friends of the Carson City Library)
• Annual Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat–Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11am-3pm, all welcome; $6 -Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with all the fixings, Chili, Baked Beans, BBQ chips, Potato Salad, Choice of Desserts and Coffee)
• Family Storytime in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:15am-12pm; get ticket in the auditorium)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $12.95)
• Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Casino Fandango – back room of the buffet (12pm; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• Muscle Powered Easy Hike: Ash Creek Trail - Meet Debbie on Ash Canyon Rd near Wellington South (3:30pm-5pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks, are recommended.)
• Fourth Annual Spooktacular Stroll EVENT UPDATE: Carson Tahoe Health will host today's Spooktacular in the Sage Café from 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. The change was due to the likelihood of rain.
• Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; under 9 yrs old must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• RSVP Nevada Day Carnival and Celebration kick-off: Family Night sponsored by Carson City Toyota-Scion at Mills Park (5pm-9pm, all rides $1)
• Haunted Hayride into History: Ghostly Pioneers of Old Town Dayton- meet at the Dayton Museum: 485 Shady Lane at Logan, Old Town Dayton (5pm-8pm; free, costumes encouraged; Light refreshments served, visit the museum, play kids games; sponsored by the Historical Society of Dayton Valley)
• Carson's Trading Post: F.I.S.H. Grand Opening at 138 E Long St (5pm-7pm, ribbon cutting 6pm; bbq, root beer floats, tours)
• CCAI Exhibit: Silver State Swimmer, solo exhibition by Michael Malley in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
• Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• Bike Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (5pm-9pm; weekly drink specials)
• Bats in the Belfry’s Halloween Ghost Walking Tours of Virginia City – meet at the Washoe Club (6pm AND 8pm tours; $30; leave from the Washoe Club; Must buy tickets at http://www.virginiacityghosttours.com/halloween_night2016.htm )
• Live Music with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Francis Humphrey Lecture Series: “The Genesis of Reno: The History of the Riverside Hotel and the Virginia Street Bridge” by author Jack Harpster (doors 6pm; 6:30pm-8pm; $8, free for museum members and ages 17 and under)
• Karaoke with Natalie Blaver at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• Improv Workshop in the Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; free, donations appreciated)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $20 per painter)
• Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar (7pm-close)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Live Music with Bill Wharton at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• Trivia Night at Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar inside the Carson Nugget (7:30pm)
• October Birthday Thursday with live music by the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8pm)
• Bats in the Belfry’s Afterhours Paranormal Investigation of Virginia City – meet at the Washoe Club (10pm; $80; leave from the Washoe Club; Must buy tickets at http://www.virginiacityghosttours.com/halloween_night2016.htm )