Friday, May 20: Things to do in Carson City

Friday! We have survived the workweek, and for the students of Western Nevada College, the semester. Kick up your heels and enjoy yourselves tonight. Whether you want karaoke, comedy, live music, or dancing: you have a multitude of choices. Sip wine and paint at Van Gogh and Vino or Mona Lisa and Wine. Enjoy open mic at A to Zen or dance performances at Comma Coffee. Bella Voce presents their ‘Poets Great and Small’ free spring concert at the Methodist Church on Musser St. So many choices: take a look at the whole list to find out what is right for you.

FRIDAY:

• Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: go HERE for packet and info
• Pyramid Lake War Memorial Celebration in Nixon
• ’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)
• "Imagination" and Members Regular Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Home and Garden Show at the Carson Mall (10am-5pm)
• ’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)
• Fifth Grade Patriotic Program at Jacks Valley Elementary School: 701 Jacks Valley Rd (2:15pm; Veterans are encouraged to attend)
• 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)
• 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)
• Live Music at San Marcos Grill
• 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)
• Douglas Co. Relay for Life Fundraiser at Firehouse Subs: 3120 Hwy 50 E (5pm-9pm; 10% donated to Relay for Life)
• Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
• Live Music with the Marc Castro Duo at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Catfish Carl at Mystique Restaurant and Lounge: 318 N. Carson St (5pm)
• Live Music with Velvet, duo of John Palmore and Pat Esters at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5:30pm-8pm)
• Walking and Ponies at the Littlest Things: 4050 Line Drive (6pm; 1.5-2 mile walk with the ponies)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Bistro, Dayton (6pm: Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Author Event with Nicholas Clapp: "Virginia City: To Dance With The Devil" at St. Mary’s Art Center: 55 N. R St. (6:30pm; $10 suggested donation)
• 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; $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)
• 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)
• West Coast Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm Cha Cha lesson with Social Dancing 8pm-10pm, $10 for the night, no partner required)
• Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers and drink specials; must be 21+)
• Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Carson Comedy: Nick Guerra 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)
• >Bella Voce Spring Concert: Poets Great and Small at the Carson City First United Methodist Church: 412 W. Musser St (7:30pm; free)
• 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 the Veterans Resource Center)
• Live Music with Dougie L at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Live Music with Mimic/Tany Jane at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with Just Us at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Live Music with Cash Only – Outlaw Country at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
• Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Live Country Music with the Josh Budro Band at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Live Music with Shawn James and the Shapeshifters at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (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)