What to do this Wednesday in Carson City

It can be hard to wait for the weekend, especially when you’ve got the 25th Annual Taste of Downtown to look forward to. The fundraiser for Advocates to End Domestic Violence fills the streets with tasty treats from over 40 local restaurants, several bands, and fun for the entire community; it’s the best party of the summer. Get your tickets today at Classy Seconds Thrift Store or at the Chamber of Commerce office. The hot, hazy day might have you searching for indoor activities. The Galaxy Theater at Fandango features a different ‘Flashback’ flick each week; today you can enjoy the 80s favorite, Top Gun.

WEDNESDAY, July 18: Things to do in Carson City

• — 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 work featuring 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)
• — ‘The Wind Calls,’ art exhibition by UNR students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Lampe Park on Waterloo in Gardnerville (9am-1pm; An assortment of fresh local foods, crafts and local specialties; 10am Storytime and Craft with the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Exhibit: “Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 – 1984” in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — 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)
• — Canyon White Rocks! the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; Acoustic, Rootsy Rock, Country Soul)
• — Flashback Cinema: Top Gun (1986) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Skate Day at the Douglas County Community Center: 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville (2pm-4pm; $5 adults and teens 12-17, $3 youth 11 and younger and seniors 60+, $2 roller skate rentals – limited sizes available)
• — Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• — Carvey Certification Class at the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (3:30pm-5pm; not a drop-in class, registration required HERE: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/4114277 ; A proctor will provide an introduction to the Carvey machine: safety, software, project design, and allowable materials. Proper use of designs and trademarks included. Carvey is a 3D carving machine designed to be an easy to use, tabletop 2D & 3D carving machine for entry level makers and design professionals; This certification is required before participating in any Makerspace Carvey workshops; A Premiere Library Card is required; ages 10-13 must be accompanied by someone with a Premiere Card)
• — Carson City BMX Practice Night AND Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; 4pm-5pm practice time, Everyone MUST check in; race sign ups 530pm-6:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $7 for racers; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• — Wednesday Wine, Beer and Bowl at Carson Lanes (5pm-close; $10.50 per person includes three Bowling Games, Rental Shoes and your choice of either a glass of House Wine or a Draft Beer, additional beverages $2.50; must be 21)
• — Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Healthy Communities Coalition Building: 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (5pm; Anyone interested in maintaining or improving their health and nutrition is invited to attend; sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: call facilitator Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• — Wednesday Wine Night at Vino’s Pizza: 3228 N. Carson St (half-off glasses of wine)
• — Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm, Partner Dance Lesson 7pm; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Cover; must be 21)
• — Live Music with Jamie Rollins in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Dharma Zephyr West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (6:30pm-8pm Sitting quietly in meditation; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Carson Valley Lions Club social hour and meeting at Jethro's Oven and Grill: 1281 Kimmerling Rd, Gardnerville (Social hour 6pm-7pm, meeting begins at 7pm; Interested in community service? Meet our club and our projects; the CV Lions meet the first and third Wednesdays)
• — Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library (6:30pm-7:15pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must always be accompanied by someone 13+)
• — Chautauqua Series: Larry Lippmann as “Stagecoach Robber Black Bart” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (6:30pm; $5 adults, 16 and younger free with paid adult; Visitors should bring their own seating; Please no dogs, legitimate service animals only)
• — Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — DJ Trivia at Bella Fiore (sign-ups at 7pm; free to play; all ages; bring a team; win prizes)
• — T'ai Chi and Sound Infusions with Jeff and Melinda at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm-8:30pm; $12 suggested donation; Join us for this evening of movement, music, and meditation)
• — Flashback Cinema: Top Gun (1986) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Jazz Jam hosted by Blue Martini at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; no cover; Featuring Latisha Lewis on vocals, Peter Supersano on keys, and Neil Strocchio on drums)
• — Karaoke at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (7:30pm-11pm)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm; 18+)