Friday fun in Carson City and beyond

Let the band play on. Friday night offers some great night-life options for all ages. Fridays at Third continues with an outdoor concert featuring Road Daddy in the McFadden Plaza. Carson Mall plays hosts to their monthly cruise night. come for the cool cars and poker walk but stick around for a performance by Mo’z Motley Blues Band on the patio by Bella Vita Bistro. It’s open mic night at A to Zen; all talents and all ages are invited to show their stuff on the Zen stage.

FRIDAY, June 29: Things to do in Carson City

• — Muscle Powered Morning Easy Walk: Riverview Park - Meet at the Korean Memorial parking area at the east end of Fifth Street, 600 Marsh Road (TIME CHANGE: 8am-9am; This is a dirt trail with some elevation gain; 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; The Friday Easy Walk is a repeat of the Tuesday Easy Walk)    
• — Art Exhibit: Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; 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)
• — 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)       
• — 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) 
• — Demonstrations of Coin Press #1 at the Nevada State Museum (9am-12pm AND 1pm-4pm; demo included with museum admission of $8 - Patrons can also purchase a blank .999 silver medallion at the museum store for $60 and see it pressed with one of the special designs; Demonstrations every Friday in June)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)       
• — Story Time Adventures: Gardening Surprise 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)       
• — Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Free Lunch for Kids Program at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:15pm, weather permitting; Open to ages 2-18, Children do not need to be enrolled in any program at the meal site - Adults are not eligible for these federally funded meals; Meals must be eaten at the serving site, they cannot be carried away; hosted by Food For Thought)
• — Noon Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; Roots music, Americana, and originals)       
• — 80s Movie Marathon Week at the Carson City Library (12pm-5pm; Binge watch all the 80's classics during this movie marathon week; Participants must be ages 13-17; Snacks will be provided)
• — Lido Bay Wine Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring Mutiny Red Blend, B@%&* Tongue Pinot Noir, Mercenary Petite Sirah, Mercenary Zinfandel, and Seven Seas Viognier)       
• — Monthly Cruise Night at the Carson Mall (Registration begins at 5pm, winners announced 7:30pm, activities until 8pm-ish; Open to all makes and models, different award every month; $5 Poker walk, music, food specials, raffles and more; More information please call Chelsea 775-671-8150)
• — Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — 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.)       
• — 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 Ev Musselman at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-10:30pm, followed by live DJ; no cover)       
• — Friday Night Summer Concerts: Road Daddy Band on the Third Street Stage in the Bob McFadden Plaza – Third and S. Carson/Curry (7pm; free; food and drink available in the Plaza; sponsored by Bella Fiore Wines)
• — Tequila Tasting at San Marcos Grill (7pm-8pm; free tasting with purchase of meal; must be 21+)
• — Live Music with Reckless Envy at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)       
• — 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 featuring Brother Dan Palmer at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm; food truck, drink specials)
• — Live Music with Richard Elloyan and Steve Wade on Ruby’s Outdoor Amphitheater at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm; $15)
• — Outdoor Concert featuring Mo’z Motley Blues Band at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (7:30pm)       
• — Comedian Ryan Wingfield 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 Escalade at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)       
• — Concert Series with Clint Black at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (8pm, SOLD OUT)
• — Live Music featuring the Nash Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)       
• — Steel Rockin’ Karaoke at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)       
• — Movie in the Park: Beauty in the Beast in Mark Twain Park: 121 Roughing Rd, Dayton (starts at dusk, 8:30pm-ish; Free, For the best spot, get there early – bring blankets and/or chairs; snacks available for purchase; sponsored by the Dayton Valley Library)
• — Live Music with Deception 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 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)