February’s first Friday brings nightlife galore: art receptions, music, and Le Cirque Vagabond
February is jumping right in. Join CCAI in celebrating the newest Courthouse Gallery exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ by Rick Parsons opens today with a reception at 5 p.m. Le Cirque Vagabond brings their rock sideshow revue, Asylum, to the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall for a special performance; no one under 18 will be admitted. Choose from a number of venues hosting bands, karaoke, or DJs for a fun night out. If you’d like to be a performer yourself, consider auditioning for PPI’s newest venture, The Producers.
FRIDAY, Feb. 2: Things to do in Carson City on Groundhog Day
- — National Wear Red Day (to help raise awareness of heart disease)
- — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; Opening reception 5pm-7pm)
- — ‘Mementi Mori’ exhibit featuring 2018 Artist Fellow and Photographer, Paul Baker Prindle in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
- — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm; an artistic collaboration between Northern and Southern Nevada artists)
- — ART from WNC, featuring student artists from Western Nevada College 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)
- — Storytime Adventures: Groundhog Day at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; a different story with craft and play each week; museum admission: $6 ages 14-54, $4 ages 2-13, $5 seniors 55+, free for those 1 and younger)
- — New Year’s Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm; featuring 78 member entries in all media)
- — “Back Wall Show,” featuring Catherine King, Digital Artist in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
- — Sanchez Ranch Pop-up Meat Market near the Minden Starbucks: 1734 Hwy 395 (10am-6pm; all cuts of meat and fresh jerky ready to go)
- — Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11:15am-1pm; $6 Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Condiments and chips are provided; all welcome)
- — First Friday Customer Appreciation Lunch: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 2869 N. Carson St. (11am-1pm; free; This event is sponsored in part by OrePac Building Products)
- — First Friday Customer Appreciation Lunch: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 1405 Industrial Way, Gardnerville (11am-1pm; free; Vendor reps from DAP Products will be on site with special savings)
- — Live Music with The Hoboes: Dave Leather and CW at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
- — 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)
- — Artist of the Month Series: Reception for Kortney Beth at the Carson City Art Gallery: 110 S Curry Street (4pm-7pm, light refreshments served)
- — Artist Reception and Gallery Opening for ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (5pm-7pm; artist talk 5:30pm)
- — Wine Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; Including Rugby Red, Secret Cellars Chardonnay, Secret Cellars Cabernet, Hellars ORGANIC Cabernet, Coast Merlot and Pico & Vine Pinot Noir)
- — Live Music with the Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
- — Live Music featuring Gary Douglas at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm, Live DJ at 9:30pm; no cover)
- — Songwriters in the Round at Comma Coffee (6pm-9pm)
- — Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
- —Senior Dance Party hosted by Don and Nadine at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (6pm-9pm; $10 at the door, includes a lasagna dinner; A variety of music and entertainment will be provided for both Line Dancers and Ballroom style dancing)
- — Auditions for PPI’s production of ‘The Producers’ in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (7pm; Everyone is encouraged to prepare a 30 second song that demonstrates your range or select a song from the show; Friday auditions will be for Principles and Ensemble singers only. Saturday and Sunday will be for all parts, including Dancers; For more information, please call Jeffrey Fast at 775-220-3457)
- — First Friday Funnies: A Night of Improv Comedy with the BAC Blowhards in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; family friendly with some PG-13 humor; $5 suggested donation; refreshments and libations available)
- — Karaoke with Millers Entertainment in the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge at Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; 21+; raffle for singers, no cover)
- — 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, etc.)
- — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
- — Live Music with Keith Alan Barnett at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (7pm-10pm)
- — Live Music with Joey Carmon at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
- — Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm)
- — Winter Music Series: The Trippin King Snakes at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm)
- — Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
- — Comedian Marc Yaffee 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 the Buddy Emmer Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
- — Asylum: Rock Sideshow Revue performed by Le Cirque Vagabond in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (8:30pm; $25 at the door; Enter into the realm of wonder bras and freak show chaos featuring new deadly acts, a comedic cast and highly skilled professionals to amaze you and keep you on the edge of your seat; refreshments and libations available; must be 18 or older)
- — Live Music with Soul Kiss at ‘The Loft’ 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)
- —Dance Party with DJ Cillo at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)
- — The Sage Project powered by the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)
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