Arts and Entertainment

New time for our Sunday Jam Session - 5pm now. Tavern is open at 3pm so you have time to come in and get a good seat before the Jammers get going. You never know who will show up so it's always a fun time.

Friday, March 1st, Joshua Procaccini will be at Polecat Tavern beginning at 7pm. He's so awesome, come early to get a good seat!

What better day to try your hand at OPEN MIC? It's Leap Day, February 29th and you'll have to wait 4 more years for another chance.

Visit High Desert Pine next weekend for their Estate, Art, & Print Sale.

From March 8-10, they invite you to explore special pricing on estates, local artworks, home decor, and custom creations. A symphony of local artists’ masterpieces, authentic vintage prints, and fine art photography by esteemed local talent. They offer a unique and captivating blend of heritage and innovation. The team is actively curating art and products that appeal to patrons of all generations and backgrounds. You will find incredible value, especially during this special event.

Guillermo Bert, an artist who was born in Santiago de Chile in 1959, was recently featured at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno. Carson High School Heritage Spanish 2 students, who had previously studied the artist and some of his works, were able to visit the exhibition last month.

Get ready to kick up your heels and dance the day away with free country dance lessons from the amazing DJ Jeremy McGuigan & Sara B Dancin'!

Get ready to test your smarts at DJ Trivia! Grab your friends and get ready to put your heads together for this team-based trivia night. We've got drinks flowing at the bar and all the good eats you could want while you rise to the challenge! We've got prizes for the top three teams, so there's more than just honor on the line.

Keith Alan Barnett & the Lonesome Polecat Band at Polecat Tavern in Carson City on Saturday, Feb. 24 starting at 7pm.
You know the album "Three Days out of Gerlach" and the guys will be playing the songs for you as well as many of your other favorites.

Polecat Tavern proprietor Keith Alan Barnett will be performing on Friday, February 23rd beginning at 7pm.

Come hear the sounds of Jagged Little Pills on the RPM Stage Friday at 7pm!

As one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the west, Virginia City’s 33rd annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry makes its triumphant return Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Come and enjoy an afternoon at the Odeon Saloon with His Excellency President Kevin Baugh and First Lady Adrianne Baugh who will be visiting the Odeon Saloon at 2 pm on Saturday, February 24th.

Hey friends! Look who's coming to Polecat Tavern on March 2nd at 7pm! It's Doug Sandell and Dale Poune Duo- Double D's.

Every Sunday, beginning at 3pm, Polecat Tavern offers a place for your acoustic jam sessions. Bring your instruments and your friends and let's make some music.

In February 2024, Youth Theatre Carson City’s Showstoppers show choir traveled to Southern California to compete in the Musical Theatre Competitions of America, a national competition against teams representing from across North America and learning from some of Broadway’s biggest and brightest stars.

Youth Theatre Carson City brought home several honors.

The Orchestra Program of the Carson City School District wishes to thank Michael Hohl Motor Company for their generous donation of $500.

On Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m., the Galena Creek Visitor Center presents Reflections of Bonanza.

Ride back with us to those golden days of Hollywood western yesteryear, when Ben, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe stood for honesty and decency, owning about one third of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Family friendly free 180 Show with hiphop music happening this Saturday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Presented by the Potter’s House, 410 East John Street in Carson City. See flyer above for information. Call 775-386-5576 to details.

The Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present an evening with Dirty Cello. The band will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2024.

At Polecat Tavern, the stage and mic are always open anytime there is not a scheduled event. BUT! On Thursday evenings beginning at 7pm, we have a structured Open Mic. Come on by and sign up and show us your stuff. Or, just come and have a listen to some of the incredible local talent.

Join local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff as they present this month's Frances Humphrey Lecture, "Going for the Gold: Lake Tahoe-Reno's Olympic Heritage," on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dema Guinn Concourse of the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City.

From 1959-1986 the Virginia City High School Boys Basketball Team captured 16 Nevada State Championships and had winning streaks of 38, 41, 55, and 93 games. A new podcast produced by VCHS staff and students looks back at this historic run of basketball success.

Coming up on February 17th, It's RichyRich! This guy know what songs you like and he plays them well. One of our favorites! Hope you can make it!

Nashville Social Club is thrilled to announce a headline performance by Lydia Pense and Cold Blood at Swan Music Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 pm. as part of their Cold Blue Heart Album Release Tour. Steeped in musical history since the Fillmore era, Lydia Pense's captivating vocals and Cold Blood's unique blend of funk, soul, and R&B promises an unforgettable night.

The KRD, a classic rock duo out of Dayton will be at Bella Vita Bistro in Carson City this Friday night Feb. 16 starting at 5:30pm until 8:00, on the indoor patio. Kirk and Reba have been performing together for over 30 years, getting their start together in the casinos in the early 90's.

The Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Winter Show. This is the first judged show of the year and will run until March 22.

The Rotary Club of Carson City is looking for talented young musicians to take part in the club’s annual music contest. The contest is open to students in the 9th-12th grades, or 14-18 years of age for home schooled or non-traditionally schooled students.

With "abandon" as its January theme, there was a four-way tie for first place among Carson City area photographers in the monthly Carson City Photo Club competition.

Carson Valley Community Theatre Presents “The Play That Goes Wrong, High School Edition” By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sawer & Henry Shields. A Collaboration with Douglas High School, Directed by Renee Kaldor

You never know what’s coming next in the hilarious comedy/whodunnit where nothing goes according to plan.