Friday fun in Carson City and beyond: music, cars, and so much more

Ready for a good time? The Carson City Fair runs all day and culminates with a special concert in the arena starring Journey Unlimited. Car lovers are in for a treat: you can head down to the Carson Mall for their monthly cruise night, or roll into the Max Casino to get registered for the 33rd annual Run Whatcha Brung Car Show. The Trippin King Snakes take the stage in McFadden Plaza for a free all-ages show. Break a leg to the kids of Youth Theater Carson City; they open their production of ‘Bye, Bye, Birdie’ at the Community Center this evening.

FRIDAY, July 27: Things to do in Carson City

• — Carson City Fair at the Fuji Park Fairgrounds (6am-10pm; a fun, family-friendly county fair celebrating youth and agriculture with youth livestock exhibits, vendors, music, entertainment, food, wares, tractors, carnival rides and more thru Sunday; 6am-11am Elks Club Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall $6; 8am-10pm Exhibit Hall open; 8am-12pm Youth Dog Show: showmanship, agility; 8am-done Youth Livestock Quality classes; 11am-10pm Carnival, family fun and vendors; free live music 12:30pm-8pm; 8pm Journey Unlimited Concert in the Arena $15; Free transportation available on the JAC Bus, Parking and shuttle bus available in the parking lot of Topsy Lane Walmart)
• — Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation Drive-Thru Food Drive at the Carson Mall (8am-8pm; Northern Nevada Dream Center annual event; cash or non-perishable food donations)
• — Muscle Powered Easy Walk: Carriage Square Park - Meet at the corner of Cabrolet Drive and Victoria Lane, off West Winnie Lane (8am-9am; No pets allowed in 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)
• — 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: The Giant Saguaro 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)
• — Last Day: ‘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)
• — Soft Opening for Lunch and Dinner at Gather: 402 North Carson Street (11am-8pm)
• — 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)
• — Tenth Anniversary and Open House at Pets of the Homeless: 400 W. King St. (12pm-6pm; The open house will also be a celebration of the expansion of the Pets of the Homeless office space)
• — Noon Music with Dave Leather at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; Roots music, Americana, and originals)
• — Barn Quilt Painting at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (12pm-2pm; for those 16 and older; an introduction on how to paint barn quilts - we will be painting on 6” x 6” squares of canvas; This is a free program and all materials will be provided)
• — Carvey Workshop: Coasters in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (3pm-5pm A proctor will provide instruction on designing and carving a coaster using Inkscape and Carvey. Inkscape is a vector graphics editor which can be used to create illustrations, charts, logos, and more; Must Register HERE: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/4119632 ; It is required to complete a Carvey Certification Class before participating in this workshop. This includes those experienced with Carvey AND you must have a Premiere Library card)
• — Live Music with Like A Rocket featuring Speedy Gray at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (3pm-5pm; Best described as a soundtrack to a Coen Brothers film, Like A Rocket searches the dark places of the American experience and then burns it clean with good old American Rock and Roll
• — Monthly Cruise Night and Food Drive at the Carson Mall (Registration begins at 5pm, winners announced 7:30pm, activities until 8pm-ish; Open to all makes and models, different award every month; $5 Poker walk, music, food specials, raffles and more; earn extra raffle tickets with your food donation; More information please call Chelsea 775-671-8150)
• — Beer and Whiskey Tasting at Cowboy Liquors (5pm-7pm; $3; featuring Lemon Blueberry Shandy, Montucky, Slooo Mo, Tropic Punch Ale and Corsair Whiskey)
• — Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents "Annie" the 1982 musical with Special Guest, Aileen Quinn in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (doors open 6pm, movie begins 6:30pm, discussion and Q&A with Aileen to follow; Free admission, limited to 250 attendees; Aileen Quinn, who played the title role, will be in attendance - Her band, the Leapin' Lizards, will be performing Saturday, as part of the BAC's Levitt Amp Concert Series)
• — Karson Kruzers 33rd Run What-Cha-Brung Street Dance and Show and Shine in the Max Casino front parking lot (6pm-9pm; Registration $45, open to all years/makes of vehicles)
• — Bike Night with Live Music by Mo Beach Band at the Battle Born Road House inside Battle Born Harley Davidson (6pm-10pm; Join us for drink specials, a food truck, and some rad bikes; cars welcome, too)
• — 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.)
• — 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)
• — Live Music featuring Escalade on the outdoor stage at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9:30pm, Live DJ afterwards; no cover)
• — Carson City BMX Friday Night Bikes at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (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)
• — Opening Night: Youth Theater Carson City presents ‘Bye Bye Birdie - Young Performer's Edition’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12 general admission, $10 seniors/students)
• — Friday Night Summer Concerts: Tripping King Snakes on the Third Street Stage in the Bob McFadden Plaza at Third and S. Carson/Curry (7pm-11pm; free; food and drink available in the Plaza; sponsored by Mom and Pops)
• — Live Music featuring Olivia Swearington at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music with Arizona Jones at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Tequila Tasting at San Marcos Grill (7pm-8pm; free tasting with purchase of meal; must be 21+)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — 13th annual TOCCATA Summer MusicFest with The Romantix: Beethoven-Rossini-Dvorak featuring the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at the United Methodist Church: 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville (7pm; Preferred seating $40 or $15 for youth/students under 25; General admission: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $5 students 19-24 with ID, youth under 19 years of age are free)
• — Live Music featuring Brother Dan Palmer at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm; food truck, drink specials; 21+ only in the bar and/or the beer garden)
• — Live DJs and Hip Hop performances at the Gold Canyon Café: 160 Main St, Dayton (7pm; $3 cover; 18+, must have ID; food available until 8pm, full service bar available; benefit for the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center)
• — Live Music with the Dead Winter Carpenters on Ruby’s Outdoor Amphitheater at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm; $15 at the door)
• — Journey Unlimited Tribute Concert in the Fuji Park Arena at the Carson City Fair (8pm; Adult $15, Youth 16 and under $10, Family pack - 2 adult, 2 youth tickets $45)
• — Comedian Travis Nelson 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 the Joey Carmon Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music featuring the Buddy Emmer Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Steel Rockin’ Karaoke at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Movies in the Park: Despicable Me 3 at Heritage Park: 1447 Courthouse, Gardnerville (movie starts at dusk, 8:30pm-ish; free to attend)
• — Movie in the Park: ‘Goosebumps the Movie’ in Mark Twain Park: 121 Roughing Rd, Dayton (starts at dusk, 8:30pm-ish - Weather permitting; Free; For the best spot, get there early – bring blankets and/or chairs; snacks available for purchase; sponsored by the Dayton Valley Library)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with Deception at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Silent Disco Dance Party with Ambassador Sound 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)