Friday, Dec. 16: Things to do in Carson City
The countdown continues. Just one weekend is separating us from Christmas, so go enjoy the friends, family, and holiday cheer that surround us. The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada welcomes a special visit from Santa and offers fun crafts for the kids. Browse the sale in their gift shop and consider a membership for a year full of free entry. The talented kids of All About Dance perform at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Handel’s Messiah will fill the rafters of Corpus Christi Church when the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus take to the stage. Continue reading for even more options.
FRIDAY:
- ‘Pocket Ziggurat’ a solo exhibition by artist by artist Chelsea Pegram at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
- ‘Dirty Diapers/Rabbit Ears’ by artist Jill Brugler in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
- ART from SNC, group show of art by Sierra Nevada College students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
- Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Jenny Schnabel at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm)
- Cookie Decorating for kids at Genoa Coffee and Candy in Carson Lanes (10am-7pm; one free cookie for kids 10 and under)
- Holiday Craft Fair in the Carson Mall (Vendors 10am-5pm; music, food, fun; Santa photos 10am-6pm)
- Annual Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
- Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet on the north steps of the Community Center (12pm)
- CCAI Exhibit: Glyphs and Houses, solo exhibition by Amelia Currier in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (Fridays 12pm-5pm, and during public meetings)
- Food Truck Friday with Sol Gourmet at Ed’s Doghouse (2pm-8pm)
- Arlington Square Ice Rink (WEATHER PERMITTING; Sessions 3pm-5pm or 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental; Afterschool Special- $5 for Elementary and Middle School Kids includes skate rental and one hot beverage during first session)
- Christmas Crafts and Pictures with Santa at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (5pm-7pm; free for members and adults, $5 per child; everything in gift shop 20% off during event)
- Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
- Beer, Wine, or Spirit Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm)
- Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
- Live Music with Tully Green at Mystique Restaurant and Lounge: 318 N Carson St (5:30pm-7:30pm)
- All About Dance Christmas Show at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden (5:30pm; $10 with a can food donation or $15 without)
- Nevada Christmas: music and light display at 1176 Chaparral Ct., Minden – off Stephanie Way (5:30pm-10pm, no show if raining; donation drive for Austin’s House: food, money, gift certificates; please do NOT block or park in driveways)
- Candy Cane Lane: custom outdoor drive-thru Christmas light display at Carson Valley Inn, Minden (6pm-9pm; Accompanying music can be heard by tuning your car radio to 89.9 FM)
- CHS Intermediate, Advanced, and Advanced Studies Theatre Arts Winter Showcase in the Carson High School Black Box Theater, Room 170 (6pm; free admission, limited seating)
- Rock N Bowl at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (6pm-10pm)
- 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 Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
- Live Music with Gary Douglas at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
- Live Music with Martina Dayton and Joe LaChew at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6pm-9pm; DJ R Styles at 9pm)
- Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
- 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 drop-in Intermediate Night Club 2 Step lesson, 8pm-10pm Social Swing Dance; $10 for the evening)
- Christmas Karaoke Party hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; all ages welcome)
- Live Music with the John Dawson Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
- Live Music with the Nighthawks at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7pm)
- TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents Handel’s Messiah at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church: 3597 N. Sunridge Dr. (7pm; Preferred seating $40/ $15 students, General admission $30 / $5 students aged 18-23, free admission 17 and younger)
- Treasures of the Comstock: Mills on the Carson River by author and historian Daniel Webster at the Silverland Inn and Suites, Virginia City (7pm; free admission; space limited, reservations recommended - Call 775-847-4484 or email info@silverlandusa.com )
- Benefit Concert for Tony Aldrich with Stone Crows and Halfway Decent at Wink's Silver Strike Lanes: 1281 Kimmerling Rd, Gardnerville (7:30pm-12am; $3 cover)
- Carson Comedy: A Holiday Special with headliner Rex Meridith 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; must be 21+)
- Live Music with Lady And The Tramps in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
- Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
- Live Music with Muddbonz at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
- Live Music with the Blues Monsters 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)
- Friday Night Dance Party with DJ R Styles at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)
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