Arts and Entertainment

Come play Music Bingo this Thursday at Bank Saloon in Carson City with Brian Lester & Buster Chops. The fun starts at 6:30pm. Your Bingo Cards have the songs that the band will play on them. Line them up on your card for a free hand crafted cocktail and other prizes.

Continuing in the tradition of Stephen H. Provost's critically lauded book of short stories, "Nightmare's Eve," he and Sharon Marie Provost have released a collection of chilling and thought-provoking stories perfect for fans of The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror.

String players of all ages and levels of experience are invited to join the Christmas Carol Playalong this Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, from 5 to 6 p.m. inside Carson Mall, 1313 S. Carson Street, Carson City.

Everyone is welcome to come, play, listen or sing along to their favorite Christmas songs.

Live Country Music on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Bank Saloon 418. S. Carson St. in Carson City. No coverage charge.

Wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and come celebrate Christmas Eve Eve at Polecat Tavern in Carson City Saturday evening, Dec. 23. The top three favorites will win a prize. Be sure to bring lots of friends to vote for you.

Celebrate the New Year with us at Polecat Tavern in Carson City. Keith Alan Barnett & the Lonesome Polecat Band will be playing all evening beginning at 8pm.

The Odeon Saloon in Dayton continues it Odeon Oldies History series with a Chautauqua performance, “Those That Survived.”

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff assume the characters of James Reed and his wife Margret, who were the original organizers of the infamous Donner Party of 1846.

Nashville Social Club in Carson City invites you to welcome 2024 in style at their New Year's Eve Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m. Experience an ultimate end-of-year feast curated by Executive Chef Tony Schafer and a live performance by the funky Americana sensation, Dirty Cello.

Save the date for an unforgettable weekend at Nashville Social Club in Carson City.

With her blonde pompadour and blunt sarcasm, Sydney established herself in the Northern California & Northern Nevada comedy scene and now across the nation! She delights in skewering her millennial peers almost as much as she likes mocking her queer community. Her crowd work and wit on stage quickly made her a viral sensation leading to her first independent co-headlining tour — The Hot & Funny tour.

On Sunday Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. Minden Mill Distilling continues its history lecture series with a 55-minute slide show, Reflections of Lake Tahoe.

With "silver" as the theme for local photographers to go on, Carson City Photo Club has named the winners for its monthly competition.

It's a Holiday Treat for all — a feast of seasonal and holiday entertainment in many styles! The Annual Holiday Treat Concert will return this year on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.

The Carson City Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Bugli and Assistant Director Brian Fox, will be joined by the Carson Chamber Singers, conducted by Choral Director Gary Schwartz, and the Victorian Dancers, choreographed by Tiffany Alm.

On Thursday, Dec. 21, join the Sierra Alphorn Players from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City.

The Sierra Alphorn Players will be sharing their unique style of Christmas music.

Please join us in welcoming this amazing group of musicians here at GGC.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery in Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 9 as we celebrate the holidays. The gallery is decorated and ready for you to drop by and experience the holidays. Stroll through the gallery, while viewing all of our local artists artwork. Sip on some wine while chatting with friends and find that perfect gift.

CATS, Young Actor’s Edition has roared into town, with one last weekend to see the family friendly musical at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. With only four shows remaining this coming weekend, audiences are urged not to miss this remarkable production produced by Wild Horse Children's Theater.

Discover the wonderful world of pine trees this Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

Pines are evergreen conifer trees that produce cones and are dressed in green needles instead of leaves. Both of Nevada's state trees are conifers: the ancient Bristlecone and Pinyon Pine.

Celebrate the holidays with the Mile High Jazz Band, singer Jakki Ford, and six award-winning poets and readers on Dec. 12 at Gina's Good Life Music and Lounge in Carson City.

Beautiful sunrise Sunday morning in Carson City.

TOCCATA, the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, has five holiday performances of Handel's Messiah Dec. 9-23 in South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Incline Village, Gardnerville and Reno.

The Misfits Theater Group presents the fun melodrama "The Christmas Tree Farm" or "It Doesn't Pay to be Naughty at Christmas" at the Dayton Community Center, Friday and Saturday Dec. 15-16 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m.

The Misfits Theater Group presents the fun Melodrama 'The Christmas Tree Farm' or 'It Doesn't Pay to be Naughty at Christmas' at the Dayton Community Center, 170 Pike Street in downtown Dayton on Friday Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec 16 at 7 p.m. and again Sunday Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. As always, refreshments are available.

Friday's performance proceeds will be donated to the Dayton Food Pantry. Join the fun in the Misfit's 19th Season of audience participatory melodrama.

For Reservations call (775) 315-1085

Sierra Nevada Ballet's highly-anticipated return of "Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell" arrives for another magical holiday season with performances in Carson City this Saturday and Reno on Sunday.

Carson City-based author Robert Drews is a guest on the newest episode of the popular Unfiltered Discussions Podcast. The episode centers around Drews’ recently published book, “Look for Something Good.”

Beginning its production run Friday, Dec. 1 in Carson City, "Cats the Musical Young Actor's Edition" is a "meow-tastic," one-hour adaptation of one of Broadway's longest-running hits, brought to life by the creative genius of Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is specifically designed to enchant young audiences and their families.

The Capital City Community Band, under the direction of Nick Jacques, will tie a big red bow around 2023 by presenting our annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at 2 p.m. This free concert will take place in the Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center.

Agriculture and art meet to showcase the region’s artisans and ag students at the 3rd Annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire Saturday, Dec. 2, at the historic Storke Dairy, 876C Centerville Lane in Gardnerville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event features exhibits and demonstrations from Douglas County 4-H, Grange and FFA students, an exhibit of antique farm implements found on the property during renovations and roping demonstrations. Santa makes an appearance between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for family selfies during the event.

Did you know that Santa and Mrs. Claus had to apply for their jobs? Have you heard about the 12 Pains of Christmas? Plus there’s a whole new take on ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas that you didn’t expect.

On Thursday Nov. 30 at 7 p.m., the historic Gold Hill Hotel, continues its History series with a 50 minute slide show, “Going for the Gold-Lake Tahoe and the Olympics."

It's once again that time for TubaChristmas! We are seeking all area tuba, baritone, and euphonium players —young and old — to participate in Reno TubaChristmas 2023. This year marks the 50th year of TubaChristmas performances, which started in 1974 at New York City's Rockefeller Center Ice Rink.