Friday, Jan. 20: Things to do in Carson City

More snowy days are on the way, so bundle up, keep the snow shovel handy, and drive safely. It’s cold outside, but the nightlife is hot.If you want to take a turn around the dance floor, check out West Coast Swing Dance night at Yaple’s Ballroom. Mo’z Motley Blues goes unplugged at Living the Good Life. If you’ve got kids with you: A to Zen’s Open Mic is all ages and Youth Theater Carson City begins its second weekend of Disney’s ‘The Lion King, Jr’ in the Community Center Theater. Read on for even more options.

FRIDAY:

• ‘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)
• New Year’s Art Show and ’Road to the Future’ Exhibit in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at 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 (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-5pm)
• Food Truck Friday with Sol Gourmet at Ed’s Doghouse (2pm-8pm)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (WEATHER PERMITTING; Sessions 3pm-5pm or 6pm-0pm; $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)
• Family Game Corner at the Carson City Library (3:45pm-5:45pm; come for self-led board games, hobby games, and trading card games)
• Whiskey Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $20)
• Beer, Wine, or Spirit Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm)
• Live Music with Darren Senn 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)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Mo’z Motley Blues Band – Unplugged at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
• Youth Theater Carson City presents Disney’s ‘The Lion King, Jr’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12 general admission, $10 seniors/students)
• Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; all ages)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• West Coast Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm drop-in Russian Hustle lesson, 8pm-10pm Social Swing Dance; $10 for the evening)
• Live Music with the Rekekah Chase Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers; drink specials; must be 21+)
• 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; must be 21+)
• Cancelled due to weather: World Dance Open Floor at Comma Coffee (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 Sue Jesch, Strings in the Schools creator and director)
• Carson City Cruise - Meet N Greet Family Bowling Night at Carson Lanes (8pm-11pm; Calling Out All Car Enthusiasts: Mini trucks, Imports, Hot Rods, Lowriders, Low Rods, Rat Rods, etc. Come on out and have some family fun)
• Live Music with Rick Medina and Deception at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Live Music with Escalade in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Just Us at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Novelists 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 at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9:30pm)
• Dance Party with DJ Clay at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)