Friday fun in Carson City and beyond: Fathers’ Day PowWow and a bicycle invasion

Carson City again welcomes the Fathers’ Day PowWow to the Stewart Indian School Campus for a weekend of dancing, vendors and crafts, and community. Now, when I say bicycle invasion, I’m not exaggerating. The Carson City Off-Road hosted by Epic Rides brings mountain bike enthusiasts from all over to compete in our hills. You’ll find downtown road-closures to make way for the race routes, a bike expo, beer garden, and a music festival on Saturday. Head up to Western Nevada College to welcome the Journey of Hope Bike Tour. You’ll find music, dancing, and more at this family-friendly event bringing awareness to those with disabilities.

FRIDAY, June 15: Things to do in Carson City 

• — Downtown Road Closures for the Carson City Off-Road (South Carson Street between Proctor and Fifth Street closed 5am Friday until Midnight Sunday, nearby westside side streets also effected)
• — Muscle Powered Morning Easy Walk: Mexican Ditch Trail, North - Meet at the Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road at Parkhill Dr. (TIME CHANGE: 8am-9am; This is a dirt trail with some elevation gain; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended; friendly, leashed dogs welcome; The Friday Easy Walk is a repeat of the Tuesday Easy Walk)    
• — Art Exhibit: Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — “From Dust to Water” Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — High School Pic[ks] 2018 in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; featuring over three dozen artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools)       
• — True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (9am-7pm; The True Grit Art Show features over 70 works of art made of canceled casino playing cards; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration) 
• — Demonstrations of Coin Press #1 at the Nevada State Museum (9am-12pm AND 1pm-4pm; demo included with museum admission of $8 - Patrons can also purchase a blank .999 silver medallion at the museum store for $60 and see it pressed with one of the special designs; Demonstrations every Friday in June)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)       
• — Carson Valley Art Association Art Show at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (9am-7pm; Artist Reception 5pm-7pm)
• — Story Time Adventures: Fathers’ Day at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; a different story with craft and play each week; museum admission: $6 ages 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, free for those 1 and younger)       
• — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)       
• — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)      
• — CCAI Exhibit: ‘Works: Some Water Some Welded,’ with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)       
• — Free Lunch for Kids Program at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:15pm, weather permitting; Open to ages 2-18, Children do not need to be enrolled in any program at the meal site - Adults are not eligible for these federally funded meals; Meals must be eaten at the serving site, they cannot be carried away; hosted by Food For Thought)
• — TRIAD: One-year Anniversary Party in the Carson City Senior Center Dining Room: 911 Beverly Drive (11:45am; free to attend, open to all; a celebration remembering the organization’s first year of helpful, educational Triad events; Ice cream soda floats will be served and everyone in attendance will receive a free special gift; Triad is a collaboration between the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department and Senior Center that provides health and safety related information monthly)
• — Noon Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; Roots music, Americana, and originals)       
• — Carson City Off-Road Mountain Bike Race - events in Downtown Carson (Bike and Gear Expo 12pm-7pm; 2pm Capital 15 Fun Ride: Carson Street; 3pm Beer Garden in McFadden Plaza; 6pm Free Klunker Crit - 2 laps; hosted by Epic Rides)
• — Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet on the north steps of the Community Center (12pm-1pm, take a sack lunch if desired; constituents and other interested parties are invited to meet on the steps of Carson City Community Center for a stroll through the park)
• — The Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival in Downtown Reno (3pm-9pm; over 50 craft brewers, food vendors, and two stages of free, non-stop music; tasting packages $45)
• — Embroidery and Sewing/Textile Workshop: Bowl Crazy in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (4pm-6pm; In this workshop you will learn to cut out material, sew it together, and create a finished product, i.e., a quilted bowl cozy; The project involves cutting fabric, machine sewing, and machine quilting. Participants may bring thread and fabric for their specific item if desired. All materials will be provided for this workshop; Must Register HERE; It is required to complete a Sewing & Textile Certification Class before participating in this workshop. This includes those experienced with sewing AND you must have a Premiere Library card)
• — Carson Valley Music, Food, and Brew Fest at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (4pm-10pm, $25 includes a beverage tumbler, beer and wine tasting; Music by Blues Monster, Buddy Emmer, Nancy Wright, Mighty Mike, and Chris Cain; Food, cocktails and raffle tickets available for purchase; part of the Mike Tice 8th Annual Charity Weekend "For the Kids" – proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada)
• — Ketel One Botanicals Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring Ketel One Botanicals Cucumber Mint, Grapefruit & Rose, and Peach & Orange Blossom)       
• — Journey of Hope Bike Tour to raise Disability Awareness at Western Nevada College (5pm-8pm; free; Enjoy Games, Live Music, Dancing, Kids Activities, Snacks and more; 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)
• — Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)      
• —Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)       
• — Open Mic and Jam hosted by Canyon White at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm; free; all ages; Music, comedy, poetry, magic, etc.)       
• — GE Family Concert Series: Caravanserai - The Santana Tribute at Minden Park in downtown Minden (6pm-8pm; Free concert, concessions and BBQ will available to purchase; Children must be supervised at all times and dogs are not permitted; for the benefit of all who wish to enjoy the concert series, reserved/sectioned off spaces must be no larger than 10’ x 10’; no area can be reserved/sectioned off before 7am, and no blankets on the grass until 5pm; Co-Sponsored by Rejuvenate Salon & Spa)
• — Trivia Night at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (6pm-8pm; no cost to play, light dinner provided, play as a team or individual – prizes for the top three)       
• — CC BMX Friday Night Bikes and Fathers’ Day Race at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $7 for racers; please call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)  
• — Live Music featuring Rocket Town at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm)       
• — Annual 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; over 200 dancers, over 40 arts and crafts vendors, Indian Tacos)
• — Karaoke with Millers Entertainment in the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge at Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; 21+; raffle for singers, no cover)
• — Live Music with Rebekah Chase at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)       
• — Blues Night featuring Carolyn Dolan and Peter Supersano at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7pm-9:30pm, Live DJ afterwards; no cover)       
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)       
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)       
• — Live Music featuring Brother Dan Palmer at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm; food truck, drink specials)
• — ‘Programs on the Porch’ featuring Cowboy Poet Tony Argento on the porch of Bower’s Mansion: 4005 Old Hwy 395, Washoe Valley (7pm-8pm; Free series, however donations are accepted for the performers)
• — Live Music with Dusty Miles and the Cryin' Shame on Ruby’s Outdoor Stage at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm; free show)
• — Ramos Bros Circus at the Carson Mall: 906 S Stewart St, (Performance at 7:30pm; Adults $25-$35, kids $15)
• — Comedian Daniel Dugar 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 Mo’z Motley Blues at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)       
• — Steel Rockin’ Karaoke at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)       
• — Live Music featuring the John Dawson Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)       
• — Movie in the Park: Coco in Mark Twain Park: 121 Roughing Rd, Dayton (starts at dusk, 8:30pm-ish; Free, For the best spot, get there early – bring blankets and/or chairs; snacks available for purchase; sponsored by the Dayton Valley Library)
• — Live Music with Reckless Envy at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)       
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)       
• — Dance Party with DJ BeBop at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (10pm; no cover)       
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)       
• — The Sage Project powered by the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)