Arts and Entertainment

Could fame, fortune, and love be on the menu for a hapless flower shop assistant after he crosses paths with a new and unusual plant? Or will this strange, sentient seedling have other things in mind?

This campy, cheerful romp has devoured the hearts of audiences throughout the world for over 30 years.

Sierra Arts Foundation, a nonprofit advocating for arts and artists within a 200 mile radius of Reno and Sparks, is organizing the first annual Carson City Art and Music Festival on June 10, 2023 on the legislature grounds in downtown Carson City.

The Carson City Symphony's annual Pops Party concert will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023, outdoors at 6:00 p.m. at the Governor's Mansion, 606 Mountain Street, Carson City. Admission is free.

Thursday June 15 at 6:30 p.m., the Nevada State Museum in Carson City continues its Francis Humphrey lecture series with a Chautauqua performance by local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff.

The Woodruffs re-enact the characters of George and Elia Whittell, one of the wealthiest couples on the West Coast during the 1920s through 1950s.

The Nevada Artists Association Gallery will take entries for the Judged “Spirit of America” Show on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Entries will be accepted from 10am-1pm only at the Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City. There is a 3 entry limit per person. You do not have to follow the theme.

Artist Char Hadwin will explain various techniques in this emerging art form while creating unique abstract art! Discover the newest techniques used in fluid art, and learn about the dirty pour, swipe, balloon smashing and
other flow methods.

The Jazz & Beyond festival committee announces that the winner of the 2023 poster and program cover art contest is Carol Foldvary-Anderson. Her design, "Digital Collage Improv," was selected from eight entries to highlight the 20th annual Carson City music festival.

Karson Kruzers 36th "Run What Cha Brung" car show — a summer favorite among Northern Nevada classic vehicle and hot rod enthusiasts for more than 30 years — returns to Mills Park in Carson City, July 21-22.

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history officially celebrates 30 years as we explore, narrate and theatrically embrace Carson City’s beautiful Victorian founding in these seasonal evening walking tours, led by Madame Curry (a spirited and historically fictional character named after the widow of Carson City’s founder, Abe Curry) and her Spirit Wranglers.

The Nashville Social Club has announced a complimentary one-of-a-kind microbrew beer with all tickets purchased to a “Music Discovery Show.”

Nevada Reads is a statewide book club that invites Nevadans to read selected works of literature and come together in community conversations and literary programs. Author GennaRose Nethercott is featured at June 2023 events at public libraries across Nevada.

A delightful melodrama set in 1898 Dayton, Nevada. A portion of the proceeds will go towards rebuilding the Dayton Train Depot. For reservations PLEASE call Lisa at 775-315-1085. Double click on flier for more information.

Local musical artist, Bill Wharton, will be appearing at the Nashville Social Club on Sunday, June 4th on the Soft Note Stage. NSC is one of Carson City’s newest hot spots that has created a unique boutique style dining experience combined with a welcoming, Nashville-esque atmosphere.

The Nashville Social Club has announced tickets are still available for West Texas Exiles, performing live in “The Swan” Music Hall on Friday, June 2.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Rebecca” (1940) on Tuesday, June 6 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).

Buckle up for an unforgettable night of entertainment at the Nashville Social Club in Carson City with the sought-after country rock burlesque show, “Most Wanted!”

This Las Vegas-style residency (presented on the Nashville Social Club's “Swan Music Hall” from June to October 2023) will enliven the stage, one night a month, with a modern, tasteful burlesque show featuring exciting choreography, beautiful costumes, specialty acts, comedy, and great country music with a rock ‘n’ roll twist.

As an extra feature of the Saturday, June 3 downtown wine walk, the Carson City Chamber is sponsoring a free performance by the always popular United States Air Force Mobility Band, the high-energy pop and rock band of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West stationed at Travis Air Force Base, Calif.

Featured Artist shows by Rob Jennings-Teats and Ken Clarke are on display along with the NAA "Just the Right Size" Show presented now through June 16 @ the Gallery. Rob's paintings largely follow religious and spiritual themes and daily life from Southeast Asia and incorporate traditional styles from that region. Ken's paintings include many Nevada and desert landscapes as well animals and pets.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Dick Tracy” (1990) on Thursday, June 15 at the Brewery Arts Center.

Samuel Osheroff, artistically inspired by the chaos and beauty of the manufactured world, brings a variety of media together to express his ideas in his paintings.

The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Plastic Musings", presents Samuel Osheroff’s mixed media compositions at the Carson City Courthouse Gallery from June 1 to Sept. 28, 2023. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Wednesday, June 7, 5:00 - 6:30pm with the artist introduction at 5:30pm.

This Thursday June 1 at 7:00PM, the historic Gold Hill Hotel continues its history series with a Chautauqua (living history) presentation of James and Margret Reed, brave and heroic survivors of the forlorn 1846 Donner Party, that brought their four children and dozens of other safely through this tragic event.

The Nashville Social Club has announced tickets are still available for the two-night show to see Antsy McClain & The Trailer Park Troubadours performing live in “The Swan” Music Hall on Friday and Saturday, May 26th & 27th!

Caroline Rhea, the voice of TV's Phineas and Ferb's Linda Flynn Fletcher, and star of film and television shows including Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Biggest Loser, and Christmas with the Kranks, takes the stage at the Carson Nugget Casino's Grand Showroom on Saturday, May 27, for shows at 6 and 8 p.m.

On Friday, May 26 and 7:30pm, Valhalla Tahoe at the Tallac Historic Site offers a Chautauqua presentation of Snowshoe Thompson and his wife Agnes in-Mailman of the Sierra. Thompson carried the mail across the Sierra Nevada snows for 20 winters.

On Saturday, May 27 at 3:30 p.m. Valhalla Tahoe at the Tallac Historic Site offers a Chautauqua presentation of James & Margret Reed in Those That Survived the Donner Party.

On Sept. 30 the final evening show with Mark Twain, dedicated to Steven Saylor and the volunteers of The Comstock Foundation for History & Culture will take place at Piper's Opera House.

Movies in the Park is back this summer beginning July 7 thanks to Garrett Lepire, who has been hosting the free family fun event for several seasons in partnership with Carson City Classic Cinema Club, Carson City Parks and Recreation, and more!

This year, get ready for the new addition of Food Truck Fridays, which will take place alongside the movie in Mills Park.

The final performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Brewery Arts Center take place this weekend.

Produced by the Proscenium Players Inc, this production puts a twist on Shakespeare’s original tale by moving it many centuries and continents away to present day in Athens Georgia.

Every Thursday this summer, starting tonight, join us for great live music and zesty Italian cuisine at Mangia Tutto located on the corner of Stewart and Musser streets.
Brian Lester and Buster Chops perform from 6:30 - 8:30pm

Putting on your face, or applying makeup, is an activity most women and some men do daily. Nevada State Museum Clothing and Textiles Curator Jan Loverin explores a brief history of this ritual and its meanings — from protecting our eyes from sun glare, to understanding the significance of “lip candy,” to disparate challenges due to skin color — makeup is an integral part of culture and society.