• Carson Now on Facebook
  • Follow Carson Now on Twitter
  • Follow Carson Now by RSS
  • Follow Carson Now by Email

pipers opera house

Comedian and actor Bobcat Goldthwait to appear at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City

Event Date: 
April 27, 2024 - 7:00pm

Reno Tahoe Comedy is proud to present Bobcat Goldthwait at Piper's Opera house in Virginia City on Saturday, April 27. Since his first appearance on the David Letterman Show at the age of 20, Bobcat has gone on to maintain a thriving career as a writer, director, actor, voice actor and stand-up comedian.

Comstock Foundation lecture featuring DebiLynn Smith

Event Date: 
July 13, 2023 - 7:00pm

Anna Harris was the first woman in the County of Douglas who was granted a Sole Proprietorship License. A Chautauquan since the age of 13, Debilynn Smith, who portrays Anna Harris, is a "Living Historian" and also makes her own period correct attire for the several characters she depicts.

Comstock Foundation Lecture Series Features Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae

Event Date: 
June 22, 2023 - 7:00pm

The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture hosts Thursday Night Lecture Series at the historic Pipers Opera House in Virginia City, NV

On June 22, 2023, at 7:00 pm, Nevada Author Sandie La Nae will be presenting a PowerPoint lecture on her book, "Eilley Riches To Rags at Bowers Mansion."

Evening with Divas, ghost investigations, Dia de los Muertos and more: Carson City area ramps up for eventful weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the second annual Evening with Divas in Carson City, a Día de Muertos celebration at the Nevada State Museum, Nevada Artists Association’s 40th anniversary celebration, paranormal ghost investigations in Virginia City, a pie baking contest in Gardnerville and much more!

Events around the Carson City region for Wednesday, May 29

Is it the middle of the work week already? That's what a 3-day holiday weekend brings. Heading into Wednesday, May 29, 2019, there's a number of events around the Carson City region lined up, including Salsa dancing classes at Yaple's Ballroom, a live music show at Piper's Opera House in Virginia City (hosted by the Canvas Cafe) and a live jazz jam at Living the Good Life in Carson City.

Events around Carson City on Thursday, April 25

We're working our way into Thursday, April 25, 2019 and feeling the warmup around the Carson City region. Winding down our work week we have art, theater and railroad history talks, library presentations, a fitness walk, climate change discussion, back pain wellness workshop, music ensemble at the community center and more. Enjoy the day.

Country Dancing Comes to Piper's Opera House

Event Date: 
April 25, 2019 - 6:00pm

Country dancing is coming to Virginia City on Thursday, April 25 with a free community event at Pipers Opera House. The Carson Lanes Country Kickers, a dance group that meets and dances weekly at Carson Lanes’ Eleventh Frame Lounge, will bring their skill, enthusiasm and fun to the first, in what hopefully will be the first of many country dance nights on the spring-loaded dance floor at Piper’s.

West Coast Songwriters Showcase

Event Date: 
May 29, 2019 - 7:00pm

Come to the West Coast Songwriters Showcase presented by The Canvas Cafe.

May 29th 7pm
Pipers Opera House Virginia City, NV

Beatles Flashback Concert at Pipers Opera House Sept. 28

Event Date: 
September 28, 2018 - 7:00pm

Beatles Flashback performs a concert at Pipers Opera House on Friday, Sept. 28 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Don't miss this great show at a historic venue!

Tickets $20 at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/pipers-opera-house-8134094864

I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 24 - 25

Event Date: 
February 24, 2018 (All day)
February 25, 2018 (All day)

February is coming to a close, and we’ve got the chance at a nice weekend. Explore a new trail with Muscle Powered as they take on the Fay-Luther Trail south of Genoa. If you’re in a theater kind of mood, catch the Proscenium Players’ production of ‘Love Letters.’ See what the Nevada Artists Association has been up to during their Grand Re-opening and Winter Art Show Reception this afternoon. Read on and see what options the weekend brings.

SATURDAY:    

  • — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-3pm; $1 admission, kids free) 

Life of Julia Bulette featured at Leisure Hour Club dinner meeting

Event Date: 
October 18, 2017 (All day)

Members of the Carson City Leisure Hour Club will learn of the loves and losses of Julia Bulette, renowned resident of Virginia City, at their dinner meeting on Wednesday, October 18.

Bulette’s murder began a manhunt that last over a year and resulted in the arrest, trial, and the April 24, 1869 execution of John Millian.

In what was the largest gathering of people in Nevada up to that time, 3,000 to 4,000 people were present at the hanging.

Beatles Flashback at Pipers Opera House 9/22 7pm

Event Date: 
September 22, 2017 - 7:00pm

Beatles Flashback performs a concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sgt Peppers album at 7:00pm Sept 22 at Pipers Opera House in Virginia City.

They've performed at the the Peppermill for Hot August Nights (3 years running)and offer live Beatles music in a "no suits no wigs-just the good stuff" way.

They involve the audience and offer an energetic show that always offers a splendid time for all.

Tickets are $20 at Pipers Opera House, Red Dog Saloon,Corner Bar, on line at EventBrite and AT THE DOOR.

Pops Play's Pipers

Event Date: 
April 29, 2017 - 10:00am

Pops Play's Pipers. Ride the V&T round trip from Carson City to Virginia City's historic Pipers Opera House. Enjoy Lunch and a concert with the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra.

The train will depart the depot in Carson City at 10 a.m. arrive in Virginia City about 11:15 a.m. you will then be shuttled up to the opera house, lunch is from noon to 1 p.m. and the concert will start at 1:30 p.m., you will then be shuttled back to the train depot for the ride back to Carson City.

Carson Valley Pops announces spring scholarship concert

Event Date: 
April 1, 2017 - 7:00pm

The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra will present an eclectic array of music and announce the 2017 Scholarship winners at their Annual Spring Concert on April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Carson Valley CIVC Hall.

Leisure Hour Club Members to Learn of ‘Murder Most Foul’

Event Date: 
February 15, 2017 - 6:00pm

Members of the Carson City Leisure Hour Club will share in the history of Laura D. Fair, Fatal Mistress.

Four times married, twice widowed and twice divorced all by the age of 33, Laura Fair was the first woman in California sentenced to hang for the murder of her lover, Alexander Parker Crittenden in November of 1870.

Leisure Hour Club Members to Learn of 'Murder Most Foul'

Event Date: 
February 15, 2017 (All day)

Members of the Carson City Leisure Hour Club will share in the history of Laura D. Fair, Fatal Mistress. Four times married, twice widowed and twice divorced all by the age of 33, Laura Fair was the first woman in California sentenced to hang for the murder of her lover, Alexander Parker Crittenden in November of 1870.

New Year Eve Celebration at Piper's Opera House

Piper's Opera House
Event Date: 
December 31, 2016 - 6:00pm

Join us as we ring in the New Year, New York, style, in a 'New York Minute'. Saturday, December 31, 2016. Price includes fancy hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast, balloon drop and party favors.

Dance to Reno's well-known big band sound of Deep Groove. Watch a live feed from Times Square as we count down as the ball drops and we ring in the new year East Coast time. We should all be in bed by 10:30 and who doesn't like that? Proceeds to benefit Piper's Opera House Programs.

Beatles Flashback Concert in Virginia City

Event Date: 
May 28, 2016 (All day)

Beatles Flashback concert with Special Guest Virginia City Middle & High School Choral Group Sat May 28 at Pipers Opera House in Virginia City.
Door open at 6:30 show at 7 Pm.
Tickets $25 at Pipers, Red Dog Saloon, or beatlesflashbackpipers.eventbrite.com

The Big Bonanza featured at Piper's Opera House in Virginia City

virginia city, pipers opera house, virginia city, unr
Event Date: 
April 2, 2016 - 3:00pm

Help us raise the curtain at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City once again on April 2, from 3-5 pm, at a gala premiere party, an intimate and exclusive event, to present scenes from the new opera, The Big Bonanza.
The Territorial Enterprise newspaper writer Dan DeQuille was commissioned to tell the story of the epic 1873 discovery of the Comstock Lode by the “Bonanza King”’ John W. Mackey.

Labor Day weekend fun in all directions

Labor Day Weekend Highlights

Carson City:

  • Treasure hunt on Saturday at the Carson City Historical Society Rummage and Yard Sale at the Forman-Roberts House Museum at 1207 N. Carson St. Free tours of the museum will also be available during the 9am-4pm event.
  • Take a ride on the Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine at the Nevada State Train Museum Friday through Monday.

Genoa, Virginia City and Incline Village listed in magazine's top 10 travel list

Virginia City, Genoa and Incline Village on the shores of Lake Tahoe have been selected among Nevada's 10 most unique towns in the online publication the culturetrip.com.

Noting Nevada is the seventh largest state by area, the website describes the Silver State comes with a "great deal of open space, varying landscapes, and many small towns dotting the terrain." The CultureTrip.com website has previously featured Carson City and Virginia City area landmarks, museums and restaurants as unique or must-see stops for travelers.

Multi-dance Ball and Showcase at Pipers Opera House, Virginia City

Event Date: 
August 9, 2013 - 6:00pm

Coming Friday, August 9th, to Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City! The evening will include showcase dance routines by students and professionals. After the show, enjoy a Ball filled with lots of music for various dances! Including Ballroom, Swing, Latin, and Country. Music will be provided by The Craig Fletcher Band, and DJ music from Yaple’s Ballroom. A professional videographer and photographer from Lasting Touch will be there, dress formal and get your picture taken! Enjoy food from the salad and dessert bar. There will also be a soda bar with vintage sodas for sale for $2.

Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks return to the Comstock

Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks will play Pipers Opera House in Virginia City on Saturday, Oct. 22 to benefit preservation of the Virginia City National Historic. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the perf...

Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks return to the Comstock

Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks will play Pipers Opera House in Virginia City on Saturday, Oct. 22 to benefit preservation of the Virginia City National Historic. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the perf...

Community Briefly Oct. 7

Benefit concert to protect national historic landmarkDan Hicks and the Hot Licks will play Pipers Opera House in Virginia City on Oct. 22 to benefit preservation of the Virginia City National Histo...

Syndicate content