Friday, July 1: Things to do in Carson City

Welcome to July, Carson City. How do you want to start out the month? For some laughs, head to Carson Comedy in the Nugget Casino or Improv Night at the Brewery Arts Center. Take the kids to Carson Hot Springs: free admission for those under 18 today. Break a leg, Wild Horse Children’s Theater. Aladdin Jr. opens tonight at the Carson City Community Center. Mills Park is home to a carnival for the long weekend, so grab yourself a funnel cake or a spin on the Ferris Wheel tonight until 10 p.m.

FRIDAY:

• Fourth of July Special at Empire Ranch Golf Course ($38 includes 18 holes and cart)
• Kids Swim Free Fridays at the Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; one child under 18 per paid adult admission; outdoor pools only)
• "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 Pat Holub and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Spirit of America Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)
• Kids Ride Free Friday on the Virginia and Truckee Steam Train (code kidsfree online ONLY on www.vtrailway.com; one kids ticket with the purchase each adult ticket; ages 3-16)
• Flashback Friday Museum Days in Virginia City (12 Virginia City museums have waived admission, but donations are encouraged when you pick up the map at the Virginia City Visitors Center)
• Starbucks Coffee Tasting at Carson Tahoe Medical Center (11am-12pm; free)
• RSVP Carnival at Mills Park (Carnival 5pm-10pm; Wheelhouse Skate Expo 7:30pm-10pm; $5 off coupon for unlimited ride wristband available at the RSVP booth)
• 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)
• Live Music at San Marcos Grill
• Pony Pampering at the Littlest Things: 4050 Line Drive (5pm-7pm; free; the ponies will be getting a shampoo and conditioning treatment and their manes and tails braided by our fabulous volunteers)
• 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)
• Beer Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; $5)
• Live Music with Sandra Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Fourth of July Senior Dance with music by the Motifs at the Carson City Senior Citizen's Center: 901 Beverly Dr (5:30pm-10pm; $10 at the door)
• Life Size Gaming – Teen Night at the Carson City Library (6pm-8pm; Open to Middle and High School Students, Requires permission slip)
• Sierra Songwriters present: Songwriters in the Round at Comma Coffee (6pm)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Win (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Artist Awards Reception for the Spirit of America Show in the NAA Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center: 449 W. King St. (6pm; free; refreshments and meet-n-greet with the artists)
• Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• 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)
• Opening Night: Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• Improv Night with the BAC Blowhards: watch or participate at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; free, donations welcome; rated PG-13)
• Fancy First Friday: Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; dress to the nines and bring a potluck dish to share)
• *Live Music with Steel Rose at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Carson Comedy: Rex Meredith 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 TBA at the Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with R. W. Smith and the California Cowboys at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• 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)