Friday, Dec. 15: Things to do in Carson City and beyond

Friday has finally arrived, and it has brought some nightlife with it. Enjoy the Trippin King Snakes on stage at the Max Casino. The Carson Nugget gives you comedian John Hilder in Carson Comedy and the band Adrenaline playing in ‘The Loft.’ Kids will love the Wild Horse Children’s Theater production of ‘Honk, Jr.’, while ‘Love/Sick,’ performed by the Proscenium Players, is meant for an older audience. Let Roska Entertainment take you into late-night with their weekly dance party in Battle Born Social’s Sage Lounge.

FRIDAY:

• — ‘Wintering Over,’ mixed media by Las Vegas artist Andreana Donahue in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — ‘Wish You Were Here,’ solo exhibition by Susanne Forestieri in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — Inspirations, group show of work by the art faculty members from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Annual Nevada Day Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Exhibit: Inside and Outside the Lines, with artwork by artists Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• — Merry and Bright Sale at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm)
• — Christmas Craft Fair in the Carson Mall (11am-5pm; Vendors, Family activities for all to enjoy, Visits and Photos with Santa Claus, Reindeer Games, Pony Express, Rainbow Girls gift wrap, Christmas Carols)
• — Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11am-1pm; $6 Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Condiments and chips are provided; all welcome)
• — Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet on the north steps of the Community Center (12pm-1pm)
• — Live Music with Dave Leather at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
• — Acoustic Guitar with Jack Di Carlo in the Crown Point Restaurant Main Dining Room at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• — Nevada Christmas: music and video sequenced light display at 1176 Chaparral Ct., Minden – off Stephanie Way (5:30pm-10pm, no show if raining/snowing; please turn off all head/running lights and do NOT block or park in driveways; donations appreciated, but not required, to benefit the Carson Valley Active 20/30 Club)
• — 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)
• — Live Music featuring Carolyn Dolan at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson 6pm-9pm, Live DJ at 9:30pm; no cover)
• — Karaoke at Espolon Grill y Tequileria: 10115 Hwy 50, Mound House (6pm; drink specials)
• — ’Flick N' Float’ featuring Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Carson Valley Swim Center: 1600 Hwy 88, Minden (6:30pm; $2 per person entrance fee; Bring in your own floaty or rent one for just $1; concessions available; You can view from the pool, deck or mezzanine)
• — The Proscenium Players present Love/Sick: A romantic and tragic comedy by John Cariani in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $18 General Admission - discounts for students, seniors, and PPI or BAC members)
• — ‘Honk, Jr.’ presented by Wild Horse Children’s Theater in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $10, $5 kids 4 - 12; Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of the Ugly Duckling transformed into a modern musical comedy)
• — A Nite of Christmas featuring Voices of the Sierra at Hilltop Community Church: 3588 Romans Road (7pm; $6; for tickets call 775-223-9360)
• — West Coast Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm drop-in dance lesson: WCS Playful Moves with Instructor Tiffany Alms; 8pm-10pm Social Swing Dance; $10 for the evening)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Open Mic and Jam at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, ect)
• — Holiday Cheer Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers; drink specials; must be 21+)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music with Reckless Envy at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Spur Crazy at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm)
• — Winter Music Series: Dougie L and the Lost Reverends of the High Sierra at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm)
• — Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Comedian John Hilder 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+)
• — Live Music with Greg Austin in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with Dusty Miles and the Cryin’ Shame at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Live Music with Adrenaline in ‘The Loft’ and DJ Wess Neal in Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)
• — DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9:30pm; no cover)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)
• — The Sage Project powered by Roska Entertainment at the Sage Lounge in Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)