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Friday, Oct. 21: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
October 21, 2016 (All day)

Get those costumes ready, the Halloween parties start tonight. Ed’s Doghouse’s party kicks off at 6 p.m. and is celebrating proprietor and namesake’s birthday as well. Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar has DJ Mobeatz and DJ Cillo keeping you on the dance floor. Scaryoke at Whiskey Tavern combines karaoke, beer pong, and drink specials for a super crazy fun time. Body-painter extraordinaire, Lynzie Ruckuer, teams up with DJ Brunch Dizzle for an American Horror Story themed party at Remedy’s. If you aren’t in the mood to dress up or are looking for something that’s family friendly, there is something on this list for you too. Keep reading and let’s get this weekend started.

FRIDAY:

  • Nevada Day Treasure Hunt: today’s clue at http://www.nvdaytreasurehunt.com/
  • High School Pic[ks] 1, group show of art by area high school in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
  • Justin Favela’s art exhibit ‘Mi Casa es Mi Casa’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • ‘521 Days’ by Reno artist Wes Lee in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
  • ‘Pocket Ziggurat’ a solo exhibition by artist Chelsea Pegram at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring artists Anna Louise Dardin and Bob Hickox with Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
  • Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine at the V and T Depot: 166 F Street, Virginia City (rides depart hourly 10am-3pm; $19; arrive one hour prior to departure time; advance ticket purchase recommended; Tickets can be purchased online at ticketweb.com/dowt, or call 866-468-7630, or in person at the Virginia City Depot.)
  • Intuitive Healing Arts Faire at the Carson Mall (10am-5pm)
  • Toiletry Drive for Advocates to End Domestic Violence – Drop off donations at Classy Seconds: 411 Hot Springs Rd. (10am-6pm; conditioner, women’s deodorant, razors, individually wrapped toothbrushes, etc.)
  • Autumn Show: Four Wheels of Now and Then at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd; meet at Community Center Steps (12pm)
  • CCAI Exhibit: Silver State Swimmer, solo exhibition by Michael Malley in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (12pm-5pm)
  • Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
  • Beer, Wine, or Spirit Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm)
  • Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
  • Live Music with Martina Dayton and Joe La Chew at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (5:30pm-8:30; DJ Bobby G at 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)
  • Annual Halloween Costume Party and Ed’s Birthday at Ed’s Doghouse (6pm-whenever; prizes for most original and best dressed)
  • Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
  • Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6:30pm-9:30pm)
  • Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; $30 includes canvas, easel, brushes, paints, apron, instruction and a house wine/cocktail or soda)
  • Friday Night Magic - Modern Format Tournament at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (sign-ups until the 6:30pm start; eight player minimum; $5)
  • Misfits Theater Group presents ‘"The Love Child or Mysteries of Cosmic Awareness’ at Odean Hall: 65 Pike St., Dayton (7pm; $10)
  • West Coast Swing Dance Night at Yaple’s Ballroom: 315 N. Carson St. (7pm WC Swing dance lesson with Social Dancing 8pm-10pm, $10 for the night, singles welcome)
  • PPI Presents: Monty Python's Spamalot in the Brewery Arts Center MHJ Black Box Theater (7pm; $20)
  • Jack and Sally: Date Night Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $18 per painter, must purchase two seats)
  • Haunted Hallways at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School: 701 Long Valley Road, Gardnerville (7pm-10pm; $3 one tour, $5 for two tours; treats available)
  • Wishes and Angels N. NV Trunk or Treat and Costume Exchange at the Nevada Appeal: 580 Mallory Way (7pm-9pm)
  • Second Annual Monster Mash at the Boys and Girls Club: 1870 Russell (7pm-10pm; open to all aged 13-18; Free food and drinks, costume contest with prizes, live music from DJ Seranova)
  • Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
  • Karaoke hosted by Millers Entertainment at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; raffle for singers and drink specials; must be 21)
  • Live Music with Steel Rose at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
  • Tickled Pink: World Dance Open Floor and BROs in Bras and BABEs in Boxers Contest in Comma Coffee Courtyard (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 CTH Cancer Patient Support Fund)
  • Carson Comedy: Alex Elkin 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)
  • Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
  • Friday Night Presentations: “The Fine Art of Beer-making” with brew master Adam Lundy at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Lecture 7:30pm; $25 for the dinner and lecture, $10 for the lecture only; Advance reservations recommended 775-847-0111)
  • Live Music with Rick Medina and Deception at Westside Pour House (8pm)
  • Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
  • Live Music with Escalade at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
  • Live Music with the Wesley Orsolic Band at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
  • Live Music with the John Dawson Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
  • Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
  • Halloween Party and Benefit with Live Music at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395 A, Gardnerville (8:30pm, costume contest 10pm; Benefit for Paralympian Bobsledder Steve Jacobo)
  • Second Annual Scaryoke Bash with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm; karaoke, games including beer pong, costume contest, spooky drink specials, a raffle)
  • Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
  • Eighth Annual Halloween Party with DJ Mobeatz and DJ Cillo at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar: 301 N. Carson Street (10pm; Costume contest, swag, shot specials)
  • American Horror Story Halloween Party with DJ Brunch Dizzle at Remedy’s: 306 E. Williams Street (10pm; free face and body painting by Lynzie Ruecker, tips welcome)

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