Friday, May 19: Things to do in Carson City

Bike to work week comes to a close, and there is one heck of a party to celebrate. Leave a little extra time this morning to get to work safely, and get some free coffee if you're sporting a helmet. This evening, McFadden Plaza will be filled with riders, games, raffles, and music courtesy of the Whitehats. Stick close to downtown and you'll be rewarded with World Dance at Comma Coffee, or some laughs with Comedian Milt Abel at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget.

FRIDAY: Bike to Work Day/Bike to Work Week

• -- Bike to Work Day - LA Bakery, Carson Coffee, Comma Coffee, and both Dutch Bros. locations are providing free coffee to those commuting to work via bicycle (must be on bike and have helmet)
• -- Eighth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc
• Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival in Downtown Reno (8am-4pm)
• -- Annual Student Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• -- Legislative eXhibition Series: ‘Painting What I Love’ paintings by Kathryn Grider of Spring Creek in the LXS Gallery on the first floor of the Nevada State Legislature (8am-5pm)
• -- ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- High School Pic[ks] 2, group show of art by students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer High Schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• -- “High Desert Alchemy” Exhibit featuring mixed media by artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• -- Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- "Back Wall Show" featuring photography by John F. Warden, Jr in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Bohemian Birthday Circus Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville (10am-5pm; Third Anniversary Celebration)
• -- CannaPunch Friday at RISE Dispensary: 135 E Clearview (11am-2pm; every in-store purchase of a CannaPunch or Highly Edible product includes 1 raffle ticket entry to win a CannaPunch gift basket with a t-shirt, lanyard, lighters, stickers, and hat)
• -- CCAI Exhibit: Smaller Works, solo exhibition by Gil Martin in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• -- Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet on the north steps of the Community Center (12pm-1pm)
• -- Auditions for the Youth Theatre Carson City’s show choir ‘The Showstoppers’ at the Western Nevada Performing Arts Center: 2038 S Edmonds Dr (4pm; ages 8-18; Auditioners should prepare a one-minute song and be prepared to learn a dance. Auditions may also include interviews and/or working with the existing ensemble; Please email an RSVP to Kelly at kellya414@gmail.com )
• -- Belle Glos Pinot Noir Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; $5, keep the glass also get a huge discount (regular price $56.99--discounted to $27.99) when you purchase one of these during the tasting ONLY.)
• -- Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10)
• -- Live Music with Darren Senn at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• -- Bike to Work Week Party with Live Music by the Whitehats in McFadden Plaza: Third and Carson St. (6pm-9pm; games, raffles, races, helmet decorating, and the announcement of Corporate Challenge winners)
• -- 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 with Mo’z Motley Blues Band at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (music at 6pm-9pm; DJ at 9pm)
• -- Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music with Gary Douglas at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• -- CCBMX Friday Night Bikes at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $5 for racers; call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• -- Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• -- Live Music with Rebekah Chase at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- West Coast Swing Dance Night with Guest DJ Steve Woods at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm drop-in Cha Cha in a Slot lesson, 8pm-10pm Social Swing Dance with guest DJ Erin Phillips; $10 for the evening)
• -- Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers; drink specials; must be 21+)
• -- Live Music with the Sierra Sweethearts with Suspect Terrane at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• -- Comedian Milt Abel 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+)
• -- 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 Safe Embrace)
• -- Live Music with Reckless Envy at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with the John Dawson Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-12am)
• -- Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9:30pm)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)