Friday, August 5: Things to do in Carson City

Fifteen days of non-stop music begins tonight at the Bliss Mansion with the Jazz and Beyond Garden Party; don’t miss out on the fabulous art show, tours of the historic home, and great jams. Downtown will be rocking tonight as the Carson High Class of 86 celebrates their reunion in Telegraph Square with two live bands. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Just down the street, Living the Good Life welcomes Southbound Train followed by DJ Bobby G. Fuji Park is the place to be for cowboys, broncs, and a great concert celebrating Carson City. We’re looking at temperatures in the high 80s this weekend, so get out and enjoy the beautiful summer night. Read on for more fun than you can shake a stick at!

FRIDAY:

• Hot August Nights
• Monthly ‘Breakfast with Supervisor Brad’ Bonokowski at the Cracker Box (7am-8am; open to Carson City residents, the coffee is on Brad)
• Annual Rummage Sale at Saint Gall’s Catholic Church: 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville (7am-5pm)
• ’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)
• Justin Favela’s art exhibit ‘Mi Casa es Mi Casa’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Vilma Weneck and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Photography and Regular Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• 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)
• 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)
• Starbucks Coffee Tasting at Carson Tahoe Medical Center (11am-12pm; free)
• First Friday BBQ: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 2869 N. Carson St. (11am-1pm; free)
• First Friday BBQ: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 1405 Industrial Way, Gardnerville (11am-1pm; free: Reps from Basalite Concrete Products)
• 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)
• Jazz and BEYOND Opening Night Garden Party: Live Music with Take This and an NAA and CCAI Art Show at the Bliss Mansion (4:30pm-6:30pm Art Show/Sale and Music by Triple Treble, 6:30pm Take This Concert Begins; art for sale, music, food, and mansion tours at 5pm and 6pm)
• Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
• Beer Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; $5)
• Geeks Giving Back presents ‘Gencon’ at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (5pm-12am; $10 cover charge with the proceeds going to Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation; demos and give aways of AEG games that can only be had at Gencon)
• Live Music with Sandra Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Life-size Teen Game Night at the Carson City Library (6pm-8pm; Middle and High School Students and requires permission slip)
• Grand Re-Opening of the Gold Canyon Café: 160 N. Main St, Old Town Dayton (6pm; food and drink specials)
• 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)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Sierra Songwriters present: Songwriters in the Round at Comma Coffee (6pm)
• Free Outdoor Concert with Mentally Spent and Race to the Bottom for the Carson High School Class of 86’s 30 year Reunion at Telegraph Square (DJ begins at 6pm, bands start at 7pm; sponsored by Westside Pour House)
• GE Family Concert Series: Catch A Wave - A Tribute to the Beach Boys at Minden Park in downtown Minden (6:30pm-8:30pm; free, no pets please)
• Jazz and BEYOND: Outdoor Concert with Southbound Train 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)
• Celebrate Carson City Country Tribute Concert Featuring featuring Garth Guy as Garth Brooks, Adam D. Tucker as Tim McGraw, and Jake Armer and the Hot Dogs at Fuji Park (7pm-11pm, gates open 5:30pm; $15 for general admission, $25 for VIP ticket includes reserved seating, drink and dinner)
• Youth Theater Carson City Presents: Legally Blonde, Jr at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12)
• Improv Night with the BAC Blowhards: watch or participate at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; free, donations welcome)
• Jazz and BEYOND: Fancy First Friday Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; Potluck, dress to the nines)
• Live Music with Highway 42 at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers and drink specials; must be 21+)
• Carson Comedy: Cheryl Anderson 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 Shootdang, Well Okay, and John Underwood at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (7:30pm)
• Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Live Music in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Decades at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Live Music with the Jason King Band at the Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-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)