Fun times on Friday: music, opening night of Singing in the Rain, Jr. and more

Earlier this week, we were all 'Singing in the Rain,' but tonight the talented kids of Youth Theater Carson City open up the entertaining musical on the Carson City Community Center's stage. New eatery, Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall, brings local singer, Dougie L in to entertain the dinner crowd. Funnyman, Joshua Fonokalafi, headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Nugget; get there early for dinner and drinks and make it a date night. Read on for even more Friday happenings.

FRIDAY, Jan. 12: Things to do in Carson City

• — ‘Wintering Over,’ mixed media by Las Vegas artist Andreana Donahue in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm; an artistic collaboration between Northern and Southern Nevada artists)
• — ‘Wish You Were Here,’ solo exhibition by Susanne Forestieri in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Books and Brags: Snow at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (story, music, and crafts 9:30am-10:30am; museum admission: $6 ages 14-54, $4 ages 2-13, $5 seniors 55+, free for those 1 and younger)
• — Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat – Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11:15am-1pm; $6 Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Condiments and chips are provided; all welcome)
• — Live Music with The Hoboes: Dave Leather and CW at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
• — CCAI Exhibit: Inside and Outside the Lines, with artwork by artists Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• — TRIAD: “Phishing the Bermuda Triangle” presented by Laura Carrion, branch manager of United Federal Credit Union in the Carson City Senior Center Dining Room: 911 Beverly Drive (11:45am; free to attend; a presentation on how to protect yourself from financial fraud, identify cues and clues of potentially fraudulent situations and how to avoid them; Raffle tickets for a drawing for a gift basket will be handed out at the door)
• — Whiskey Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (4pm-7pm; $3)
• — Handpan Introduction Class at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (5:30pm; free; the handpan is a relatively new instrument invented in the year 2000 - it’s a hand percussion instrument, but sounds quite different than normal percussion instruments; We have a few practice handpans, so feel free to bring your own or plan to share )
• — Live Music featuring Carolyn Dolan and Peter Supersano at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson 6pm-9pm, Live DJ at 9:30pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with Dougie L at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6pm-9pm)
• — Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Open Mic and Jam at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Opening Night: Youth Theater Carson City presents Singin’ in the Rain, Jr. at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12 general admission, $10 seniors/students)
• — Karaoke with Millers Entertainment at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 East (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers)
• — Live Music with the Soul Persuaders at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm)
• — Winter Music Series: Deception at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (7pm-11pm)
• — Live Music with the Greg Austin Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Comedian Joshua Fonokalafi 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 Just Us in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with the Ruby Jaye Band at ‘The Loft’ and DJ Wess Neal in Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)
• — DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9:30pm; 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)