Friday, June 17: Things to do in Carson City

It's Friday, Carson City. Epic Rides descends on our valley, and I must say, it is one epic event. Beware that quite a few of our downtown streets will be closed and there will be bikes everywhere. Live music can be found at a stage on Musser Street, the Brewery Arts Center, and most all of our casinos. A huge welcome goes out to those in town for the Annual Pow Wow at Stewart Indian School. Don't forget that Fathers' Day is Sunday: plenty of our local shops have something just perfect for the man in your life.

FRIDAY:

• "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
• Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ’Vantage Point of Distance’ by Las Vegas artist David Rowe in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• ’Pinhole Properties’ exhibit by artist Nancy Raven at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pam Brekas and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Annual Rummage Sale for the Dayton Valley Historical Society at the Carson and Colorado Depot at the corner of Hwy 50 East and Main St., Dayton (8am-5pm)
• Reno Rodeo (8am-10pm; Ticket prices range from $18 - $23) and Carnival (4pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
• Collings Foundation "Wings of Freedom" Tour Honoring WWII Veterans: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, B-25 Mitchell, and North American P-51 Mustang on display at the Main Ramp of Minden-Tahoe Airport: 1146 Airport, Minden (walk through tours 9am-5pm; $12, $6 kids; 30-minute flights $400-$2200 depending on aircraft, call 800-568-8924 for reservations and information on flight experiences)
• "Imagination" and Members Regular Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Father’s Day Arts and Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (10am-6pm)
• Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet at Community Center Steps (12pm)
• Open Bounce at Bounce Party: 3267 Research Way Ste 210 (12pm-6pm; $6 per child)
• Epic Rides– the Inaugural Carson City Off-Road; events in Downtown Carson (Expo 12pm-7pm; music at Musser St. Stage 6pm-10pm)
• The Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival in Downtown Reno (12pm-8pm)
• Victorian High Tea and House Tour at the Bliss Mansion: 608 Elizabeth St (2:30pm-4:30pm; $25, tickets available at the Carson Visitor Center)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Firkin and Fox OR the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through June 30)
• Women's Golf Social at Silver Oak Golf Course (Check in 4:30pm-5:30pm, Tee Times 5pm-5:30pm; $20 per person, includes: 9-holes of golf, range balls, drink of choice)
• Journey of Hope Bike Tour to raise Disability Awareness: Enjoy Games, Live Music, Dancing, Kids Activities, Snacks and more at Western Nevada College (5pm-8pm; free)
• Live Music at San Marcos Grill
• Date Night with Wine and Comedy at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $30 for a bottled of featured wine and two tickets to Carson Comedy at 7:30pm)
• Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
• Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Velvet, duo of John Palmore and Pat Esters at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5:30pm-8pm)
• Life Size Family Game Night in the Carson City Library Digitorium (6pm-8pm; under 9 must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• Mini Petting Zoo at the Littlest Things: 4050 Line Drive (6pm-7pm; free, donations gladly accepted)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• All About Dance Annual Dance Recital at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (doors 5:30pm, 6pm start; $17 general admission)
• Live Music with Gary Douglas at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• GE Family Concert Series: Nathan Owens’ Motown and Soul Review at Minden Park in downtown Minden (6:30pm; free)
• CC BMX: Friday Night Lights at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm; $5)
• Friday Night Magic - Modern Format Tournament at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (sign-ups until the 6:30pm start; eight player minimum; $5)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; $40; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6:30pm; for info contact Marge at 775 885 7986 or 775 220 2942)
• Home Ranch Storytelling Festival: Rochelle Hooks at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (6:30pm; Adults $5, 16 and younger free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs; no pets)
• Stewart Pow Wow at the Stewart Campus: 5500 Snyder Ave (Grand Entry 7pm-10pm; free, open to the public; please bring your own chairs, no drugs/alcohol)
• Free Concert: 4 Piece Puzzle opening for Carbe-Durand – part of the Levitt AMP Music Series at the Minnesota Street Stage at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; Free)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• "Programs on the Porch" Live Music TBA at Bower’s Mansion, Washoe Valley (7pm-8pm; free)
• Live Music with the Michael Furlong Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• West Coast Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm Advanced NC 2 Step lesson with Social Dancing 8pm-10pm, $10 for the night, no partner required)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter•*Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers and drink specials; under 21 welcome, must must sit away from bar)
• Carson Comedy: Patrick Garrity 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)
• 12th Anniversary of 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 the Brewery Arts Center)
• Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Live Music with Just Us at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Motown Magic at the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Armer and the Hot Dogs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Live Music with the Scarlet Verbs at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
• Live Music with Black Market at Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Live Music with 4 Piece Puzzle at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)
• Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• Friday Night with DJ (R) Styles at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-2am; food and drink specials)