Friday, July 29: Things to do in Carson City

Living in the dusty, dry high desert means that we escape cancerous car rot. Additionally, it’s probably the reason that Northern Nevada is a mecca for classic cars and the shows that celebrate them. The Silver Dollar Classic Car Show has long been Carson’s kick off to the hot, melty August nights that follow – the Max Casino is where it all begins. Head to Red’s Old 395 for an appreciation party to those who fight our wild fires and say a hello to Smokey the Bear. Trey Stone makes an appearance at Living the Good Life and Whiskey Tavern welcomes you to their karaoke stage. Break a leg to the cast of ‘Legally Blonde, Jr’ as they take the stage at the Community Center. This list includes more than just Carson City’s happenings, but you’ll need to read through to find out all of Friday’s options.

FRIDAY:

• Last Day: "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
• ’Print Project’ poster exhibit by students at Black Rock Press in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• Last Day: ’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)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pat Holub and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Hot August Nights Kick-off Rally in Virginia City (10am-7pm Show and Shine, Live Music, Poker Walk; Cruise 4pm-5pm; registration $40)
• Last Day: 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)
• South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic at the Tahoe Keys Marina, South Lake Tahoe (12pm-5pm; $22, $15 beer garden tickets include commemorative glass and unlimited sampling)
• Wildland Firefighter Foundation Fundraiser at Red’s Old 395 (4pm-8pm; beard contest, raffle, Smokey the Bear, and more)
• 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)
• Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
• Beer Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; $5)
• Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; for info contact Marge at 775 885 7986 or 775 220 2942)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Silver Dollar Car Classic: Street Dance with Route 66 and Show and Shine at the Max Casino (6pm-10pm; free)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Outdoor Concert with the Soul Experiment at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6:30pm-9:30; DJ Bobby G inside 9pm)
• 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; Sold Out)
• Youth Theater Carson City Presents: Legally Blonde, Jr at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12)
• Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Carson Comedy: Carlos Rodriguez 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)
• Carson Valley Community Theatre presents ‘The Red Velvet Cake War’ at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (7:30pm; $15)
• Live Music with Mixed Company at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Movies in the Park: Star Wars The Force Awakens at Heritage Park: 1477 Courthouse Alley, Gardnerville (Free; movie starts at Dusk; Carson Valley Lions Club/Girl Scouts will be selling popcorn and ice cream. Douglas High Music Boosters will be selling candy, soda and water. Or, you may prefer to bring your dinner or a snack with you)
• Live Music with Rick Medina and Deception at the Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Live Music with Escalade in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Cash Only at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
• Live Music with the Rye Brothers at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Richard Elloyan and Steve Wade perform at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; $10)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Stargazing with GiGi Giles at Spooner Lake State Park (8pm-9pm; Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight; free, park entrance fees waived)
• Live Music TBA at the Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (9pm-12am)
• 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)