Where to find Friday fun in Carson City and beyond

As we head into the weekend, you’ll find a fair number of ways to get the party started. Happy Anniversary to Living the Good Life; they will be celebrating four years of good times with Deception rocking their outdoor stage. For something all ages, head down to McFadden Plaza for live music by Just for Fun. For those who prefer a spot on the stage, check out Open Mic night at A to Zen or karaoke at Whiskey Tavern. No membership is necessary for tonight’s Race for Life with Carson City BMX; all ages are welcome, just don’t forget your helmet.

FRIDAY, July 20: Things to do in Carson City

• — Muscle Powered Morning Easy Walk John Mankins Park, West - Meet at 3051 Oakridge Drive (8am-9am; Pets are welcome, we will not walk in the park; 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)
• — CCAI 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)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘The Wind Calls,’ a group exhibition by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — ‘From Dust to Water’ Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — 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)
• — Story Time Adventures: Beach and Shells 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)
• — ‘Spirit of America’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 – 1984’ in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Gypsy Caravan at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm; bohemian chic theme)
• — 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)
• — Storytime at Mormon Station State Historic Park, Genoa (11am-12pm; Children of all ages are invited. Enjoy fun stories in the beautiful outdoor setting; sponsored by the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Noon Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; Roots music, Americana, and originals)
• — Live Music featuring Greg Rawlins at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; Singer, guitarist, and songwriter from Oregon)
• — Sierra Nevada Beer Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Hazy Little Thing, Torpedo, Summerfest, Hop Hunter, Nooner and Porter)
• — Live Music with Sandra ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-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.)
• — Annual Celebrity Waiter Luau at David Walley's Hot Springs Resort in Genoa (6pm-9pm; $50 per person, seating limited; Tickets available at Minden FISH Thrift Store; call 775-783-3474 for more information; Benefit for FISH – Friends in Service Helping)
• — Patio Music Series: The Trippin King Snakes at the Carson Valley Country Club: 1029 Riverview Dr, Gardnerville (6pm-10pm; Cocomoes food truck, no-host bar; Pop-Ups and Lawn Chairs Permitted)
• — Auditions for the Carson Valley Community Theater’s production of Agatha Christie’s ’The Mousetrap’ at The Annex at the Carson Valley Arts Council Building: 1572 Hwy 395 N, Minden- next to Coffee on Main (6pm-9pm; for three women and five men; for further information, call 775-292-0939)
• — 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)
• — Carson City BMX Friday Night Bikes: Race for Life at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Signups 6:30pm-7:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $10 for racers, benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society ; call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; no USA BMX membership required for this race)
• — Fourth Anniversary Bash and Outdoor Concert featuring Deception at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-10pm, then DJ Dane inside; no cover)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Friday Night Summer Concerts: Just for Fun on the Third Street Stage in the Bob McFadden Plaza at Third and S. Carson/Curry (7pm-11pm Southern Rock and Country; free; food and drink available in the Plaza; sponsored by Bella Fiore Wines)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music featuring Jakota Wass at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (7pm-10pm)
• — Karaoke Luau Party with Millers Entertainment in the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge at Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; 21+; raffle for singers, drink specials, food available, no cover)
• — Live Music with the Joey Carmon Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music featuring Brother Dan Palmer at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm; food truck, drink specials)
• — Dinner and a Show: An evening with the Song-slinger David John on Ruby’s Outdoor Amphitheater at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (dinner 7pm, show begins 8pm; $40 includes 10oz Ribeye steak, ranch style beans, salad and garlic bread, $20 show only)
• — BINGO hosted by the Historical Society of Dayton Valley in the Dayton Senior Center: 320 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (doors open 6pm, 7pm start; Must be 21 or older, cash prizes; $21 buy-in at the door includes 14 games, additional packs $7, Additional progressive blackout sheets $1; daubers, tape, door prize and 50/50 raffle tickets will also be available for purchase; occurs every first and third Friday)
• — Comedian Anderi Bailey 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 Greg Austin’s Southern Justice Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music featuring Just Us in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Steel Rockin’ Karaoke at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Live Music with the Soul Persuaders at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; 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)