Arts and Entertainment

The Nevada Artists Association is excited to announce two Featured Artist Shows beginning Saturday, May 4 by Carson City artists, Cynthia Brenneman and Bruce Nelson.

Dive into an ocean of adventure with Wild Horse Children's Theater as we embark on a journey under the sea in the upcoming production of Disney's "Finding Nemo, Jr." at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City. This spectacular musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie promises to be a wave of fun, friendships, and heartwarming moments that the entire family will enjoy!

Join us for a fun morning and afternoon at the Musician's Swap Meet at the corner of Rice and North Carson Street in Carson City.

The Starliters are a variety band that perform current tunes with a present-day vibe such as Zak Brown, Darius Rucker and Norah Jones as well as generations of classics featuring The Beatles, Stones, Elvis, Chuck Berry and Rockabilly influences.

Prepare for a phenomenal adventure as the Twain Train VIP Excursion makes its triumphant return to the second annual Mark Twain Days Festival. Departing from the Eastgate Depot in Carson City on Friday, May 10 at 2:30 p.m., passengers will embark on a remarkable 24-mile round trip ride to Virginia City where they can experience various Mark Twain events.

Join Will Houk from 95.1FM KNVC Carson City Community radio for a lazy Sunday as the BAC Exhibition Hall is turned into a listening lounge. Will is bringing a crate of vinyl records and guests are encouraged to bring records of their own that they would like to share for a spin on the provided turntables.

On Friday, April 26 at 1 p.m., the Washoe Valley Forum hosts a living history presentation, “The Reno Cure.” Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff assume the fictive characters of wrangler Clive, and cook/housekeeper Vivian, that worked at a Washoe Valley “divorce ranch” from the 1940s to 1960s.

Join local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff as they look back to those golden days of yesteryear when Ben, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe stood for honesty, decency and owned about 1/3 of the Lake Tahoe Basin (at least in the TV show).

The Nevada State Museum and University of Nevada, Reno conducted archaeological excavations at Fort Churchill State Park in the mid-1970s. Museum staff and research associates are re-examining these collections reflecting U.S. Army and other military units’ occupation of the fort between 1860 and 1869.

Revisit the cinematic classic, Beetlejuice, Friday, June 14 in Carson City at the Brewery Arts Center prior to the release of the new Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice movie coming out in September. Enjoy complimentary themed cocktails and snacks while dressed in your finest movie attire! The party begins at 7 pm with the doors opening for the movie at 8 pm!

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility. Classes take place every other week and focus on stand alone lessons, meaning you can join at anytime without being behind.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility. Classes take place every other week and focus on stand alone lessons, meaning you can join at anytime without being behind.

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.

Join the fun in this fabulous & creative class! This is a great class for all levels of jewelry making fun! It’s also a wonderful way to share time with your mom or make her something special! In this two-hour class, we will be designing & stringing two bracelets so you can give one away or wear them both! Either way you look at it, this is a great gift! We’ll be using acuflex wire, crimp beads and an assortment of fun & fanciful beads. This class is simple but the technique is a jewelry maker’s staple.

"This is Mexico! You’re invited to join the folkloric cultural mosaic and tour a diverse and immense nation, full of colors, flavors, dances, rhythms, and sounds. The ancestral cultures have left a legacy for all humanity, Mexico is not a country, Mexico is a world in itself! Welcome to Estampas de México. Esto es México.”

"Esto es México!” This is Mexico! You’re invited to join the folkloric cultural mosaic and tour a diverse and immense nation, full of colors, flavors, dances, rhythms, and sounds. The ancestral cultures have left a legacy for all humanity, Mexico is not a country, Mexico is a world in itself! Welcome to Estampas de México. Esto es México.”

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

High Desert Habit - Honky-Tonk from Winnemucca. Nevada. This trio hails from arid, cattle covered hills, long crested valleys & mountains full of gold, the town of Winnemucca, NV. With various musical upbringings, the three shared common ground & as fate would have it, they came together in 2017 with a few friends to find they had a knack for making music.

The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in historic Virginia City is pleased to announce the much-anticipated third annual Victorian Tea Party and Historic Fashion Show, scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

This Thursday, April 18th beginning at 7pm, it's Open Mic Night at Polecat Tavern. Come on by and play your songs, tell your jokes, recite your poetry, do your magic! Whatever is your bag, show it off!

The 42nd annual Chili on the Comstock returns to heat up Virginia City on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. As a qualifier for the International Chili Society World Finals, guests can indulge in a diverse array of chili styles, from spicy to mild and chili verde, all expertly crafted by some of the finest chili cooks in the West.

This Thursday, April 18th beginning at 7pm, it's Open Mic Night at Polecat Tavern. Come on by and play your songs, tell your jokes, recite your poetry, do your magic! Whatever is your bag, show it off! Audience members are welcome, come and cheer these folks on!

Back by popular demand, the RunGood Poker Series is returning to Atlantis Casino Resort Spa April 23-28. The six-day series includes a host of guaranteed tournaments and nine ring events, headlined by a $150,000 guaranteed main event.

LIVE at Polecat Tavern this Friday, April 19th, starting at 7pm, It's Keith Alan Barnett. You know his single "No Place to Fall" and his album "Three Days out of Gerlach". Now you can see and hear him live in the intimate seating of Polecat Tavern.

Canyon White at Polecat Tavern on April 20th, 2024 beginning at 7pm.
Rocking...Soulful Music... from the heart...Voted RN&R 2015, 2016, 2017 Best Songwriter/Musician.

Carson City's Cinco de Mayo Celebración 2024 will be a 3-day celebration of Mexican culture for all the Northern Nevada region to enjoy.