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Friday, June 16: Things to do in Carson City and beyond

Event Date: 
June 16, 2017 (All day)

Have you ever wished you could clone yourself? If you haven’t, then these next few weekends will make you consider it: there are just too many options to choose from. Whether you prefer indoors, outdoors, adults-only, or family friendly, there is something to enjoy. The Stewart Fathers’ Day Pow Wow and the Carson City Off-Road are the big tickets in town this weekend, complete with some downtown road closures. Take a look at the whole list and you’ll find something that suits your mood perfectly, and is possibly just around the corner.

FRIDAY:

  • Downtown Road Closures for the Carson City Off-Road (Carson Street between Proctor and Fifth Street closed 5am until Midnight Sunday, all other roads open at 9:30pm)
  • -- ‘Dayton Dip’ repaving and lane closures along Hwy 50 East in Dayton (6am-7pm)
  • --  “Environmental Perspectives” Exhibit featuring artists Scott Hinton of Reno and Paul Ford of Sonoma, CA in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • --  ‘Industrial Art: Sports Edition’ Exhibit in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City 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)
  • -- Reno Rodeo (8am-10pm; Ticket prices range from $18 - $20) and Carnival (4pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
  • --  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)
  • --  $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
  • --  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)
  • --  Summer Fun at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm)
  • --  Food For Thought’s Free Lunch for Kids at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:30pm, weather permitting; open to ages 2-18, no adults; meals must be eaten on site)
  • --  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)
  • --  Carson City Off-Road Mountain Bike Race - events in Downtown Carson (Bike and Gear Expo 12pm-7pm; Live music with Pickett Line at McFadden Plaza Stage 4pm; hosted by Epic Rides)
  • --  Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet on the north steps of the Community Center (12pm-1pm)
  • --  The Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival in Downtown Reno (3pm-9pm)
  • --  Artist Reception for the Great Basin Native Artists at the Stewart Indian School, Building 1 - the former Administration Bldg:  5500 Snyder (5pm-7pm; Exhibiting artists include Linda Eben Jones, Joyce McCauley, Steve Nighthawk, Tork Rains and Scott Tyzba)
  • --  Journey of Hope Bike Tour to raise Disability Awareness: Enjoy Games, Live Music, Dancing, Kids Activities, Snacks and more at Western Nevada College (5pm-8pm; free; Journey of Hope is part of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s national efforts to serve people with disabilities. Their annual journey spans 32 states and 12,000 combined miles of cycling.)
  • --  Wine, Beer, or Spirit Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm; free)
  • --  Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10)
  • --  Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
  • --  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 at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (music 6pm-9pm; DJ at 9:30pm)
  • --  Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
  • --  Live Music with Bob Gardner at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
  • --  GE Family Concert Series: Hollywood Stones (A tribute to the Rolling Stones) at Minden Park in downtown Minden (6:30pm; free; Co-sponsored by: Carson Tahoe Health)
  • --  CC BMX 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)
  • --  Fathers’ Day Pow Wow at the Stewart Indian School Campus: 5500 Snyder Ave (Grand Entry 7pm-10pm; free, open to the public; please bring your own chairs, no drugs/alcohol)
  • --  Wild Horse Children's Theater presents ‘Getting to Know…The Sound of Music’ in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $10, $8 seniors/students, $5 kids 12 and younger)
  • --  TOCCATA’s 12th annual Tahoe Music Summer Fest Concert ‘Mozart in the Mountains’ featuring guest pianist Susan Merdinger at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church: 3597 N. Sunridge Dr. (7pm; Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $5 students age 19-23. Preferred seating is $35. Youth under 19 years of age are admitted free)
  • --  West Coast Swing Dance Night with DJ Tiffany at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm drop-in dance lesson, 8pm-10pm Social Swing Dance; $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+)
  • --  Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
  • --  Live Music with First Take featuring Rick Metz at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
  • --  Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm- 10pm)
  • --  Programs on the Porch: Live Music with Larry Maurice at Bower’s Mansion in Washoe Valley (7pm; free; bring a blanket or lawn chair)
  • --  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 Meals on Wheels/Senior Follies)
  • --  Live Music with The Lost Reverends at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
  • --  Live Music with Mike and Greg at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7:30pm)
  • --  Comedian Carla Rea 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 Road Daddy at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
  • --  Concert Series with Aaron Watson With Special Guest Clare Dunn at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (gates 7:15pm, 8pm start; $45 Reserved Seating, $39 Party Pit - Standing Room Only)
  • --  Live Music with the Justin Lee Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
  • --  Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
  • --  Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
  • --  Live Music with Arizona Jones in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
  • --  Dance Party with DJ R Styles at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9:30pm)
  • --  DJ Dance Party with the Reggae Ambassadors at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover)

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