Friday fun in Carson City and beyond: motorcycles, music, magic and more.

It’s not just Friday, it’s the very first day of June and I love June. We are already off to a great start with the first of the Friday at Third concerts tonight in McFadden Plaza. Shane Dwight is back to perform for this free, family friendly event. The NEA sponsored Carson Big Read event comes to a close tonight with a free showing of 2010’s movie, True Grit in the Community Center Theater. Take the kids to the Children’s Museum for a special Night of Magic with Phoenix Phenomenal. The Street Vibrations Spring Rally begins today, so keep an eye out for motorcycles, lots and lots of motorcycles.

FRIDAY, June 1: Things to do in Carson City

• — Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay (178 mile relay race; begins at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno, ending in Idlewild Park; legs 25-27 run through Carson City)
• — Street Vibrations Spring Rally: Carson City, Reno, Sparks, Virginia City
• — Monthly ‘Breakfast with Supervisor Brad’ Bonokowski at the Cracker Box (7am-8am; open to all Carson City residents; Come with questions about city issues or new ideas you may have; the coffee is on Brad)
• — Early Voting: All Registered Carson City Voters can go to the County Courthouse: 885 E Musser, First Floor (8am-6pm)
• — Art Exhibit: Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; reception 5pm-7pm, short introduction of the exhibition participants at 5:30pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — “From Dust to Water” Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (9am-7pm; The True Grit Art Show features over 70 works of art made of canceled casino playing cards; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration) 
• — High School Pic[ks] 2018 in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; featuring over three dozen artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools)       
• — Special Olympics Torch Run down Highway 395 (Torch will leave Heritage Park in Gardnerville at 9am, Torch will leave Bodine’s Casino at 11am)
• — Street Vibrations Spring Rally at Battle Born Harley-Davidson: 2900 Research Way (9am-10pm; live music, food trucks, stunt shows, and more)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)       
• — Muscle Powered Friday Hike: Kings Canyon Waterfall Trail - Meet at the west end of Kings Canyon Road by the trailhead (9am-10am; Some elevation involved on pavement and dirt; 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; friendly, leashed dogs welcome)    
• — Story Time Adventures: Imagination 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 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, free for those 1 and younger)       
• — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)       
• — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)      
• — CCAI Exhibit: ‘Works: Some Water Some Welded,’ with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)       
• — The Vietnam Moving Wall Opening Ceremony at the Eastside Memorial Park: 1600 Buckeye, Minden (Ceremony 10am, wall available for public access 24 hours a day through June 4; Come out and pay your respects to the men and women that lost their lives in the Vietnam War)
• — Noon Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; Roots music, Americana, and originals)       
• — 3D Design and Print Certification Class in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (3:30pm-5pm; Registration required, go HERE; A proctor will provide an introduction to 3D printing, design, file formats and the library 3D printing policy; This certification is required before participating in any 3D Design and Print Workshop classes; A Premiere Library Card is required; ages 10-13 must be accompanied by someone with a Premiere Card)
• — Artist of the Month Series: Reception for Elaine Legras of Blue Zephyr Fine Metals at the Carson City Art Gallery: 110 S Curry Street (4pm-7pm, light refreshments served)
• — Exhibit Opening - Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (5pm-7pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — Wine Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring Frederiksdal AF Kirsebaer Cherry Wine, Calcu Rose, Calcu Cab Franc, Angels and Cowboys Rose, Angels and Cowboys Red Blend)       
• — Live Music with DoubleCross at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)      
• — Friday Fun Night: A Night of Magic featuring Phoenix Phenomenal at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (5:30pm-7:30pm; free to attend, thanks to a sponsorship by Carson City Toyota)
• — Sixth annual SmackDown: Bulls, Broncs, and Barrels Rodeo at the Fuji Park Fairgrounds (gates open 5:30pm; kids show 6:30pm, pro-show begins at 7pm; $15 at gate, kids 7 and younger free; After-party at Westside Pour House)
• — Carson City Big Read: Finale Party and True Grit Movie Night: True Grit (2010) in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (6pm doors open, 6:15pm Keynote speech by U.S. Marshall Christopher Hoye III comparing and contrasting today’s law enforcement duties to Marshal Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn in ‘True Grit’, 7pm film begins; Free entry with a valid Carson City Library Card, otherwise $5 Adults, $3 Seniors and Students; Raffle, trivia and concessions; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
• — Open Mic and Jam hosted by Canyon White at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)       
• — Dance hosted by Bob and Nadine at the Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; $5 at the door; live music and refreshments; all ages are welcome)
• — Kick off to the Street Vibrations Spring Rally with Live Music by Rodeo Valentine at the Battle Born Road House inside Battle Born Harley Davidson (6pm-10pm; Drink specials, food truck, and more)
• — Trivia Night at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (6pm-8pm; no cost to play, light dinner provided, play as a team or individual – prizes for the top three)       
• — CC BMX Friday Night Bikes at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $7 for racers; please call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)  
• — Live Music featuring the Mark Castro Band at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm)       
• — The Proscenium Players present "The Hit" by Mike Buckley in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $18 General Admission - discounts for PPI or BAC members)
• — Carson City/Douglas Relay for Life presents a Night of Hypnosis and Comedy featuring Hypnotic starring Dan Kimm at the Carson Nugget (doors 6pm, 7pm-9pm; $25 at the door)
• — Live Music with Atomica at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)       
• — Live Music featuring Ev Musselman at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7pm-9:30pm, Live DJ afterwards; no cover)       
• — First Friday Funnies: A Night of Improv Comedy with the BAC Blowhards in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (7pm; family friendly with some PG-13 humor; $5 at the door; 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)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)       
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)       
• — Live Music with Front Porch – Renegade Bluegrass at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm)
• — ‘Programs on the Porch’ featuring bluegrass by Sage Creek on the porch of Bower’s Mansion: 4005 Old Hwy 395, Washoe Valley (7pm-8pm; Free series, however donations are accepted for the performers)
• — Cinema Under the Stars: Mr. Roberts at the Dayton Valley Golf Club (Drinks 7pm, Dinner 7:30pm, Movie 8:15pm; $29.99 Dinner and movie for two, $15.99 dinner and movie for one; RSVP at 775-246-7888 ext 2)
• — First of the Season - Friday Night Summer Concerts: the Shane Dwight Band on the Third Street Stage, in the Bob McFadden Plaza (8pm; free; food and drink available in the Plaza; sponsored by the Fox Brewpub)
• — Comedian BJ Johnson 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 at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)       
• — Steel Rockin’ Karaoke at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)       
• — Concert Series with Travis Tritt at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden. Tickets (all seating) are $65 and $49. There is no Party Pit for this concert. More Information at: http://carsonvalleyinn.com/entertainment.php (8pm, box office opens at 4 p.m.
• — Live Music featuring the Rye Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)       
• — Live Music with Escalade at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)       
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)       
• — Dance Party with DJ BeBop at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (10pm; no cover)       
• — DJ Dance Party 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)