Friday, June 24: Things to do in Carson City

There’s a riot at Mills Park. Don’t worry, this isn’t the kind of riot you want to avoid: the Rockabilly Riot has roared into town and offers rad cars, drag races, live music, a burlesque show and tattoo expo. Intermingled with the pompadours and pin-up girls are hundreds of law enforcement officers in town to show off their skills at the Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge. Tonight you’ll have to choose where you go for free music: the street dance at Jimmy G’s, Gold Dust West, Westside Pour House, the Fandango, Nugget, or Max Casino. Continue reading for more options than you can shake a stick at.

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)
• Reno Rodeo (8am-10pm; Ticket prices $28+) and Carnival (4pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
• 13th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge at Mills Park (8am-5pm)
• Rockabilly Riot Car Show at Mills Park (registration 9am; show, live music, and more 10am-10pm; complete event schedule at http://renorockabillyriot.com/ )
• Last Day: "Imagination" and Members Regular Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Rockabilly Riot Tattoo Show at the Community Center (12pm-9pm; $10 at door, all weekend pass)
• Nutcracker Auditions at Ayako's Dance Studio: 2045 California St (7-10 years old 3pm-4pm; Mice and Soldiers 4pm-4:30pm; Arabian 4:30pm-5pm; 11 years and older 5pm-6:30pm)
• 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)
• Monthly Tequila Tasting and Live Music at San Marcos Grill
• Splash Dash: water balloon and squirt gun fight for all ages at the Littlest Things: 4050 Line Drive (5pm-7pm; free, donations kindly accepted; Feel free to bring extra squirt guns and water balloons; petting zoo open)
• 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 Mystique Restaurant and Lounge: 318 N. Carson St (5pm-8pm)
• Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Joe LaChew and Martina Dayton at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5:30pm-8pm)
• Fourth Friday Jam Session at Comma Coffee (6pm; bring your instrument; Celtic, folk, Traditional American)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• 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)
• 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; open mic free; $10 to participate in a Special Scavenger Hunt, Tea Dueling, and receive two free tickets to any upcoming A to Zen Concert)
• Country Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
• Live Music with the Lost Mountain Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Movies in the Park: Night at the Museum at Heritage Park, Gardnerville (movie starts at dusk; free)
• Carson Comedy: Justin Rupple 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)
• Live Music with No Clue at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Prey for Son: Live Music and CD Release Party at Westside Pour House (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Phil Friendly at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Escalade in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Blues Monsters at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Live Music with Cash Only at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
• Stargazing with GiGi Giles at Spooner Lake State Park (8:30pm-9:30pm; Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight; free, park entrance fees waived)
• Rockabilly Riot Street Dance at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm-3am)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• 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)
• Rockabilly Riot: Live Music with Rockabilly Love Cats Band at Gold Dust West (10pm; free)
• Rockabilly Riot: Body Paint Contest and Live Music at the Carson Nugget (doors 9:45pm, 11pm start; $15 at the door, must be over 18)