Friday, April 22: Things to do in Carson City

Today has a lot going for it. Food Truck Friday is the theme of the new United Federal Credit Union’s Grand Opening week: you can find them across the street from Mill’s Park on Williams St. Earth Day weekend kicks off at Western Nevada College with a Gem and Mineral Sale during the day, followed by a presentation by World Renowned Scientist: Dr. Charles Goldman in Marlette Hall at 7 p.m. Break a leg to the cast of ‘Harvey.’ The Procenium Players open their two weekend run at the Brewery Arts Center’s Black Box Theater tonight.

FRIDAY:

• Free Swim Day for all students with valid Student ID at Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; April special offer includes outdoor pool 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)
• Capital City Farm Days at the Carson City Fairgrounds and Fuji Park Exhibit Hall (8:45-2pm; Presentations and exhibits are geared for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade)
• Reno Coin Club presents ANA’s National Coin Week’s “Portraits of Liberty: Icon of Freedom” with Coin Exchange and Numismatic Lectures the Nevada State Museum (10am-3pm, talks on unique and rare coins 1pm-3pm; $8 adults, free admission for children under age 18)
• Spring Has Sprung Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• WNC Geology Club’s Earth Day Gem and Mineral Sale at Western Nevada College, Bristlecone Building Lobby (presale 10am-11am $5; sale 11am-5pm, free)
• ’Fresh Fridays’ Farmers' Market at Carson Tahoe Regional Center, Parking lot 4 (11am-1pm; weather permitting)
• Third Annual Community Shred Day at Debug Computers: 1560 Hwy 395 S. Ste C, Minden (11am-2pm; free; first come, first served; destroy documents, and recycle your old electronics (no CRTs)
• Grand Opening Celebration at United Federal Credit Union: 1350 Williams (11:30am-4:30pm; Food Truck Friday with Nevada Nosh and Tahoe Tenderloins; learn about financial wellness)
• Open Bounce at Bounce Party: 3267 Research Way Ste 210 (12pm-6pm; $6 per child)
• Veteran’s Closet Clothing Drive at the Plaza Hotel (3pm-4pm; donations of new and gently used clothing)
• Live Remote with KBUL 98.1 at Capital Ford Hyundai: 3660 S Carson St (3pm-6pm)
• 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)
• Artist Meet and Greet with Robin Travis Photography at Eagle Valley Trading Post: 110 S. Curry (4:30pm-7:30pm)
• 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)

NIGHT LIFE:

• Annual Crabby Feed to benefit Storey County School District at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (5pm; $55 includes all you can eat crab, Caesar salad, garlic bread, and a huge selection of desserts)
• 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 Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Earth Day Celebration: Live Music with Martina Dayton and Joe LaChew at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5:30pm-8pm)
• Fourth Friday Jam Session at Comma Coffee (6pm; bring your instrument; Celtic, folk, Traditional American)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Bistro, Dayton (6pm: Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• 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)
• Proscenium Players and BAC present ‘Harvey’ in the Brewery Arts Center MJH Black Box Theater (7pm; $17 General Admission)
• Misfits Theater Group presents ‘Arson and Murder at the Odeon Hall or Dewey Do Time?’ at Odean Hall: 65 Pike St., Dayton (7pm; $10)
• Carson Valley Arts Council Concert Series: Run Boy Run at the CVIC Hall in Minden (concert at 7pm, doors open 6pm; $28 at the door, Students $5)
• Celebrate Earth Day with World Renowned Scientist: Dr. Charles Goldman at Western Nevada College: Marlette Hall in the Cedar Building (7pm; free)
• Country Dance Party with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; $5; must be 21+)
• Black Light Party: Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• Live Music with John Dawson at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Carson Comedy: Kirby St. Romain 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 the Nighthawks at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Live Music with Carolyn Dolan and Big Red at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with The Kid and Nic at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Live Music with Parslow Vibe at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
• Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes 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)
• Assembly of Dust with Colonel and the Mermaids- After Party with Go By Ocean at the Crystal Bay Casino’s Crown Room, Incline Village (10pm; no cover; 21 and older only)
• DJ Cillo Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)