Friday, April 15: Things to do in Carson City

It is finally Friday. Leave the workweek behind and go have some fun. The Carson Nugget is a one-stop shop for a good time: food, drinks, comedy, and then a late night DJ all under one roof. Check out local favorites, the Whitehats, performing at Westside Pour House. Don’t miss West Coast Swing night at Yaple’s Ballroom. Karaoke lovers can choose between Carson Lanes and Whiskey Tavern.

FRIDAY:

• Free Swim Day for all students with valid Student ID at Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; April special offer includes outdoor pool only)
• Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan will be at the Sierra Nevada Health Center: 3325 Research Way (8am-2:30pm; call 1-877-581-6266 for appointment; accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid and Medicare; women under 40 by referral only)
• "Show Me Your Insides" by artist Anthony Arevalo in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building
• ’Pinhole Properties’ exhibit by artist Nancy Raven at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• ’For Detail View’ by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bill Migan and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Spring Food Drive at Browsers Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (9:30am-5pm; one dollar off coupon with donation; benefits Ron Wood Family Resource Center)
• Spring Has Sprung Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• ’Fresh Fridays’ Farmers' Market at Carson Tahoe Regional Center, Parking lot 4 (11am-1pm; weather permitting)
• Open Bounce at Bounce Party: 3267 Research Way Ste 210 (12pm-6pm; $6 per child)
• WNC Wildcats Baseball vs Salt Lake Community College at Harvey Field at Western Nevada College (Doubleheader begins at 12pm)
• WNC Wildcats Softball vs Salt Lake Community College at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Doubleheader begins at 1pm)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Firkin and Fox OR the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through June 30)
• Relay for Life/American Cancer Society Fundraiser at Firehouse Subs: 3120 Hwy 50 E (4pm-close; 10% of all proceeds to benefit Team Hope)
• Live Music at San Marcos Grill
• Walking and Ponies at the Littlest Things: 4050 Line Drive (5pm-6pm; 1.5-2 mile walk with the ponies)
• 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)
• Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• SLHS Theater Presents ‘The Three Bully Goats Gruff’ and ‘The Mad Tea Party’ at Sierra Lutheran High School: 3601 Romans Rd (Fundraising dinner 5pm, $5; theater doors open 6pm, 6:30pm start; $5)
• Live Music with John and Cherie Shipley at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5:30pm-8pm)
• End-of-Tax-Season Dinner at the Elks/Emblem Club: 515 N. Nevada (6pm; $10)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Gary Douglas at J’s Bistro, Dayton (6pm: Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• 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)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• 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)
• Douglas High School performs "And a Child Shall Lead" in the Douglas High Drama Room: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (7pm; $10 at the door)
• Teen Spring Fling at the Boys and Girls Club: 1870 Russell (7pm-9:30pm; Free, open to ages 13-18; food, prizes, and music by guest DJ Seranova)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• West Coast Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm Country two-step lesson with Social Dancing 8pm-10pm, $10 for the night)
• Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers and drink specials; must be 21+)
• Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• Live Music with Highway 42 at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Carson Comedy: Justin Rupples 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)
• World Dance Open Floor at Comma Coffee (sign-up 7:30pm, dancing at 8pm; free, open to all dance styles: 7 minutes for solos/duos, 10 minutes for troupes/groups; dancing for donations for Advocates to End Domestic Violence)
• Live Music with Decoy at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Stew Stewart Show at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Live Music with Rob West at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
• Live Music with Jenera Paxton and The Whitehats at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• Friday Night with DJ (R)Styles at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-2am; food and drink specials)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)