Friday, Dec. 9: Things to do in Carson City

The weekend is just hours away, but first let’s enjoy Friday. Join in the spirit of giving during today’s drive-by food drive. There’s a drop-off location nearby whether you’re in Carson City or Carson Valley. Wild Horse Children’s Theater heads into their second weekend of performances, so you’re running out of time to catch Elf Jr. – The Musical. Sassafras will show you a good time tonight: Whatitdo hits the stage at 8 p.m. Local favorite, Antsy McClain, brings a whole trailer park full of fun to his Christmas show at the Brewery Arts Center.

FRIDAY:

• 24th Annual Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive: Drop off points are the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City or the Carson Valley Inn in Minden (6am-6pm; cash/checks, non-perishable food products and disposable household items i.e. toilet paper and paper towels appreciated)
• ‘Pocket Ziggurat’ a solo exhibition by artist by artist Chelsea Pegram at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ‘Dirty Diapers/Rabbit Ears’ by artist Jill Brugler in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• ART from SNC, group show of art by Sierra Nevada College students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Jenny Schnabel at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm)
• Cookie Decorating for kids at Genoa Coffee and Candy in Carson Lanes (10am-7pm; one free cookie for kids 10 and under)
• Holiday Craft Fair in the Carson Mall (Vendors 10am-5pm; music, food, fun; Santa photos 11am-6pm)
• Annual Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: Glyphs and Houses, solo exhibition by Amelia Currier in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (Fridays 12pm-5pm, and during public meetings)
• Food Truck Friday with Sol Gourmet at Ed’s Doghouse (2pm-8pm)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 3pm-5pm or 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental; Afterschool Special- $5 for Elementary and Middle School Kids includes skate rental and one hot beverage during first session)
• Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
• Beer, Wine, or Spirit Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm)
• Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Nevada Christmas: music and light display at 1176 Chaparral Ct., Minden – off Stephanie Way (5:30pm-10pm, no show if raining; donation drive for Austin’s House: food, money, gift certificates; please do NOT block or park in driveways)
• Candy Cane Lane: custom outdoor drive-thru Christmas light display at Carson Valley Inn, Minden (6pm-9pm; Accompanying music can be heard by tuning your car radio to 89.9 FM)
• Trans in Carson City (TICC) at Comma Coffee (6pm-8pm; TICC welcomes all those in the LGBTQIAP community, their allies and advocates)
• Terese Nielsen Art Signing at Hydra's Lair: 1802 N Carson St Suite 150 (6pm; Come meet the famous artist behind pieces like Force of Will and the Guru Lands; Come get your cards signed and play in our FNM tournaments, Standard and Modern will be held starting at 7pm that evening)
• Christmas Craft and Vendor Event at Silver Strike CrossFit: 3260 Centennial Park Dr. (6pm-9pm; everyone welcome; unique gifts, free Hot chocolate and crafting corner to make your own ornaments. Space available to gift wrap your items for free)
• Rock N Bowl at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (6pm-10pm)
• 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 Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Live Music with Martina Dayton and Joe LaChew at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6pm-9pm; Dj Bebop Martinez at 9pm)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
• Auditions for PPI’s production of ‘Bus Stop’ in the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom (6:30pm; auditions will be a cold reading from the script, bring a theater resume if you have one; All actors selected are expected to join Proscenium Players, Inc. as members)
• ’Elf Jr. The Musical’ presented by Wild Horse Children’s Theater in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $10, $5 kids)
• Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• Christmas Country Dance with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
• Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Live Music with Dougie L at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7pm)
• Carson Comedy: Justin Rivera 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; must be 21+)
• Christmas at the Trailer Park with Antsy McClain in the Brewery Arts Center MHJ Black Box Theater (7:30pm; $50 at the door)
• CANCELLED: Friday Night Presentations: “The History of Migratory Divorce in Nevada” presented by Reno attorney Patrick Kealy at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Lecture 7:30pm, dinner from 4pm-8pm; $25 for the dinner and lecture, $10 for the lecture only; Advance reservations recommended 775-847-0111)
• Live Music with Whatitdo at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm; no cover)
• Live Music with the Boogie Daddies in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Escalade at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Pickit Line at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
• Live Music with the John Dawson Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Bebop Martinez at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9:30pm)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)