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Creative Capital | Cultivating Community with ASiF - Artists’ Studio in the Foothills Exhibition
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Through this multi-media exhibition, Creative Capital highlights the importance of creative hubs as catalysts for commerce and social well-being. It takes a close look at how creative spaces serve as essential vehicles for developing and sustaining professional artists.
Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: Eric Rood Administrative Center. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: By partnering with ASiF, this exhibition takes a behind-the-scenes look at just one of the many makers’ spaces that make Nevada County a thriving arts ecosystem—by providing access to a network of resources and relationships within the community. Celebrate ASiF’s community and learn more about the powerful impact these creative hubs have within our Cultural Districts, east and west.
Art in Public Spaces is a program of Nevada County Arts Council, presented in partnership with the County of Nevada.
Exh…
Friday, October 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Rood Center
950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City 95959.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org. Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: After receiving a bachelor's degree in Communication in 2017 at the University of Cincinnati, Leila signed up for pottery classes at a local studio and quickly transitioned from student to member, and eventually Artist in Residence. In 2019 she founded Tierra Madera, meaning earth and wood, with the hopes of paying homage to the foundational elements of ceramics that inspire her throughout this craft. Her desire to create functional tableware and everyday vessels for the home is much in part influenced by h…
Friday, October 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Parsonage Annex - 425 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
In both his paintings and drawings Richard Swayze speaks of observation and stillness.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. Old postal stamps, chalk, and ink markings broaden the scene or place, inviting speculation.The paintings in this current exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect. This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Screening: Petyarre and Atnangkere (Our Cave)
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Price: Free-$15. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Nevada Museum of Art. City/Area: Reno, NV. Online ticket: https://www.nevadaart.org/event/screening-petyarre-and-atnangkere-our-cave/. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Join us for a screening of the films Petyarre and Atnangkere, two related short films both depicting the search by the artist Gloria Petyarre and her family for a cave that has great significance in the culture of her people. The filmmaker Viviana Petyarre, an Alyawarre filmmaker, shares personal and cultural stories connected to her family and their land. These short documentaries give a heartfelt look into the strength of family, culture, and connection to the land in Aboriginal Australia. Discussion to f…
Friday, October 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Nevada Museum of Art
160 West Liberty Street
Reno, Nevada.
Yoga Getaway: Ananda Yoga® to Awaken the Chakras
Nevada County Gold
Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Other location: Expanding Light Retreat, at Ananda Village. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Explore pricing: https://www.ananda.org/expanding-light-retreat/programs-rg/1391/. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event details: Did you know your chakras are the key transfer points between your soul and body, serving as the distribution system for your life-force energy? Are you aware that your past experiences and karma are stored in your chakras? What if unlocking your chakras could transform your life by releasing old patterns and experiences? Balance and energize your chakras through Ananda Yoga postures and meditation. Experience a deep, guided journey of inner awakening.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – Sunday, October 12, 2025, 1:30 PM.
Expanding Light Retreat, Ananda Village, 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit www.ananda.org. Thriving Amidst Chaos
Nevada County Gold
Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Health / Wellbeing. Other location: The Expanding Light Retreat, at Ananda Village, 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, tel (530) 478-7518. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Contact us for day guest pricing. Online ticket: https://www.ananda.org/expanding-light-retreat/programs-rg/1656/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: Are the headlines stealing your peace of mind? Is the future starting to feel… unpredictable? Join this powerful weekend retreat to help you stay calm, clear, and strong in uncertain times. Learn to navigate life with purpose, connect with inner guidance, and become a radiant force for change within and beyond. You were born for these times. Let your light lead the way!
Friday, October 10, 2025, 4:45 PM – Sunday, October 12, 2025, 1:30 PM.
The Expanding Light Retreat, at Ananda Village
13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA
Tel (530) 478-7518.
Poetry Open Mic
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Poetry Open Mic Night w/Rev. Lani Howard
In-Person or via Zoom.
Price: $10 Love Offering-no one turned away. Phone: 530-274-1018. Email: office@sierracenter.org. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. Venue: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Bring your favorite poem to share. Maybe you wrote it, maybe someone else did, but it resonated with you. Maybe you found it at just the right time ~ so feel free to share that story in a safe and welcoming place.
Suggested donation $10 each meeting. No one turned away ~ Wheelchair access available.
***Please park in the rear of the Veteran's Memorial parking lot, 255 S. Auburn St, and use the path to the center.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
119 Florence Ave
Grass Valley, CA.
Six Ft. Swells Press 20th Anniversary Poetry Party and Performance
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Infamous poetry press, Six Ft. Swells returns to Grass Valley for one night to celebrate their 20th anniversary as publishers with a party and poetry performance for the launch of their two new books: From the Top Shelf: a Six Ft. Swells Anthology, 2005-2025, and Three Poets Walk Into a Bar... by Todd Cirillo, Julie Valin and Matt Amott.
The event features performances by Todd Cirillo, Julie Valin, Matt Amott, plus special guests. They invite you to join the party!
Price: sliding scale donation by venue. Phone: (530) 446-6668. Email: julthepoet@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Venue: Wild Eye Pub. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: Wild Eye Pub
Tickets. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Six Ft. Swells Press Returns to Grass Valley to Celebrate 20 Years
Infamous poetry press, Six Ft. Swells returns to Grass Valley for one night to celebrate their 20th anniversary as publishers with a party and poetry performance for the launch of their two new books: From the Top Shelf: a Six Ft. Swells Anthology, 2005-2025, and Three Poets Walk Into a Bar... by Todd Cirillo, Julie Valin and Matt Amott.
Three Poets Walk Into a Bar… is the first collection of all three poets and co-founders of the…
Friday, October 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Wild Eye Pub
535 Mill St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit www.sixftswellspress.com. The Acclaimed New British Drama MR> BURTON Shows at the Mystic Theater!
"A HEARTWARMING TALE OF TRIUMPH AGAINST ADVERSITY" Screen International.
Type of Event: Theatre / Film. Other location: Mystic Theater. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The acclaimed new British drama MR.BURTON has its exclusive U.S. engagement at the Mystic Theater, located at 240 Commercial Street in downtown Nevada City. Based on a true story, the movie stars Harry Lawtey as Richard Jenkins, an intelligent and impassioned young man growing up in a dysfunctional family in a tiny Welsh mining village who is taken under the wing by his high school drama teacher, Mr. Burton (Toby Jones), who cultivates the lad's natural creative gifts and molds him into the superb actor kno…
Friday, October 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Mystic Theater
240 Commercial St.
Nevada City.
For more info visit www.youtube.com. Volunteer Training
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Volunteer in the beautiful California State Parks of the Sierra foothills!
Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Health / Wellbeing. History / Heritage. Outdoors / Recreation. Other location: Empire Mine State Historic Park. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: Volunteer in the beautiful California State Parks of the Sierra foothills! A wide variety of activities are available to match any interest.Volunteer training for Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park and Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park begins with a required 2-day Orientation held at Empire Mine SHP on Saturdays October 4th and 11th (both days required), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applicants can then attend on-site Activity Training days for any of the three parks that they are inter…
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Empire Mine State Historic Park, 10791 E. Empire St, Grass Valley
South Yuba River State Park, 17660 Pleasant Valley Rd, Penn Valley (Bridgeport)
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, 23579 N Bloomfield Rd, Nevada City.
For more info visit www.parks.ca.gov. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
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Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Tahoe Literary Festival
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Celebrate storytelling and the power of place at this two-day event with author talks, workshops, poetry, live music, and more — all in downtown Tahoe City. Hosted by Tahoe Guide, The Seasoned Sage, Priya Hutner, Katherine Hill, Arts Council of Placer County, and TBID-TOT Dollars at Work, the festival brings together writers, poets, songwriters, and readers. Follow for updates: Facebook Tahoe Literary Festival | Instagram @tahoelitfest | Details: TahoeLitFest.com.
Price: TBD. Email: kat@tahoelitfest.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Conference / Lecture. Music. Workshop. Venue: Tahoe City. Event location: Other. City/Area: Tahoe City. Online ticket: www.TahoeLitFest.com. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Celebrate storytelling and the power of place at this two-day event featuring author talks, writing workshops, poetry readings, live music, and more — all in the heart of downtown Tahoe City.
Hosted by Tahoe Guide, The Seasoned Sage, Priya Hutner, Katherine Hill, the Arts Council of Placer County and the TBID-TOT Dollars at Work program, the festival brings together writers, poets, songwriters, and readers to connect and create.
Whether you’re a passionate writer or simply love great stories, join us fo…
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Tahoe City, CA.
Fall Family Yoga Festival
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Health / Wellbeing. Fair / Festival / Gala. Children / Family. Event location: Ananda Village. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: A joyful and festive day of family friendly activities, yoga & meditation, crafts, music, vendors, storytelling, hay bales, and yummy food.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Ananda Village
14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit anandavillage.org. Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Fall Warehouse Sale Oct. 11-19, 2025
Nevada City Chamber
Come on over to the Kodo Arts Warehouse Oct. 11-19, 2025 for one of the events of the year. You will be blown away to another world!!!!!!!
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Other. Other location: Kodo Arts Warehouse. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques opens its spacious warehouse to the public twice a year for 9 day only sales of Japanese antique furniture, garden, home decor, architectural, kimonos, and the unusual. All sourced from the Kyoto, Japan area and shipped to the Kodo Arts Warehouse in Nevada city, CA. These 9 day only sales at wholesale prices and restocked daily are big, fun events and like temple antique markets in Japan. Something for every budget and taste.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kodo Arts Warehouse
571 searls ave
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Sierra College Art & Harvest Festival
Nevada City Chamber
Free parking, free admission, free family fun!
Join us for at the Sierra College Art & Harvest Festival On Saturday, October 11th from 10 am - 2pm.
Art demonstrations, class preview booths, pumpkin painting, free popcorn, cotton candy, and sno cones, campus tours, speak with programs such as student government, Ghidotti high school, and the Art Club. Visit the koi pond and say hi to the fish!
Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Fair / Festival / Gala. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Sierra College – Nevada County Campus. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sierra-college-art-harvest-festival-tickets-1592505549969?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join us for the 3rd annual Sierra College Art & Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 11th from 10 am - 2 pm at the Nevada County Campus! Participate in hands-on art activities such as printmaking and ceramics to learn more about Sierra College's art classes. Speak with instructors and engage with activities at our Class Preview Booths to learn more about Sierra College's programs in science, humanities, languages, and more. Learn about the campus through campus tours, visiting our iconic koi pond, and spea…
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
250 Sierra College Dr Grass Valley CA 95945.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Ananda Fall Family Yoga Festival
Nevada County Gold
Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Fair / Festival / Gala. Health / Wellbeing. Outdoors / Recreation. Event location: Ananda Village. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://anandavillage.org/family-yoga-fest/. Age range: All Ages. Event details: A family friendly day of uplifting fun! Yoga and meditation, sharing nature games, artisan vendors, vegetarian food, pumpkins and hay bales, arts and games, and a visit from our goat dairy.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Ananda Village.
For more info visit anandavillage.org. Ananda Fall Family Yoga Festival
Type of Event: Community. Fair / Festival / Gala. Health / Wellbeing. Children / Family. Event location: Ananda Village. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://anandavillage.org/family-yoga-fest/. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Games and crafts for all agesFamily Yoga SessionsHay Bales and Pumkins Music & Children’s SongsMeditationFood vendorsFresh Pressed Apple Cider Local Artisan BoothsVegetarian Food Visiting from our Goat Dairy.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Ananda Village.
For more info visit anandavillage.org. Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Fall Warehouse Sale
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Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques opens its spacious warehouse to the public twice a year for 9 day only sales of Japanese antique furniture, garden, home decor, architectural, kimonos, and the unusual. All sourced from the Kyoto, Japan area and shipped to the Kodo Arts Warehouse in Nevada city, CA.
These 9 day only sales, at wholesale prices and restocked daily, are big, fun events and like temple antique markets in Japan. Something for every budget and taste.
Price: free. Phone: 530-478-0812. Email: kodoarts@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Fair / Festival / Gala. Visual Arts. Venue: Kodo Arts Warehouse. Event location: Other. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques opens its spacious warehouse to the public twice a year for 9 day only sales of Japanese antique furniture, garden, home decor, architectural, kimonos, and the unusual. All sourced from the Kyoto, Japan area and shipped to the Kodo Arts Warehouse in Nevada city, CA.
These 9 day only sales, at wholesale prices and restocked daily, are big, fun events and like temple antique markets in Japan. Something for every budget and taste.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kodo Arts Warehouse
571 Searls Ave,
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: After receiving a bachelor's degree in Communication in 2017 at the University of Cincinnati, Leila signed up for pottery classes at a local studio and quickly transitioned from student to member, and eventually Artist in Residence. In 2019 she founded Tierra Madera, meaning earth and wood, with the hopes of paying homage to the foundational elements of ceramics that inspire her throughout this craft. Her desire to create functional tableware and everyday vessels for the home is much in part influenced by h…
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Parsonage Annex - 425 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in Richard Swayze’s exhibit “paintings and drawings” speak mountain language fluently and his drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur. This is Swayze’s third solo show at the Nevada City Winery Gallery and runs through November 17.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Foothill Fibers Guild 2nd Saturday Social
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join Foothill Fibers Guild at Second Saturday social at the Nevada County Library community room, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit foothillfibersguild.wildapricot.org. Oktoberfest!
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Children / Family. Beer / Wine / Food. Music / Concert. Fundraiser. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $20. Online ticket: On-line tickets available soon!Call the Moose Lodge to register(530) 273-1076. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Traditional German Dinner and Hot Pretzels!Live Music and Dancing!Costumes, games for all ages and crafts!Oktoberfest attire encouraged!Join us at the Grass Valley Moose Lodge #2217 for an unforgettable fall event and find out what our Moose family is all about!$20 for adults$8 for children under 12Includes dinner and dancing.No host bar.50/50 raffle.Members and Guests of Members.Please call the Lodge directly at (530) 273-1076 to register.We look forward to welcoming you to our Moose Lodge!
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Grass Valley Moose Lodge
15694 Allison Ranch Rd.
Grass Valley, CA
95949.
Keller Williams
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Price: $35-$50. Phone: 530-274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Music. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUZ000003Q7gr2AC. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Presented by The Center for the Arts
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Tickets: Reserved Seating
Genre: bluegrass, rock, reggae, singer-songwriter
Keller Williams, the genre-blurring multi-instrumentalist from Virginia, has built a loyal following with his signature solo looping shows and ever-evolving musical projects.
Since his 1994 debut FREEK, Keller has released a steady strea…
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. Penn Valley Farmers Market
Penn Valley Farmers' Market
Sundays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
May 4th to October 26th
At the Solar Array.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Community. Event location: Western Gateway Park. City/Area: Penn Valley. Price: 0. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 2025 Penn Valley Farmers' Market begins on Sunday, May 4th! We're so excited! This year the Farmers' Market will be on Sundays, from May 4th to October 26th. Great selection of foods, crafts, body products, etc. We will have our wonderful certified producers as well as Wyld Tiger Sourdough, Calolea Olive Oil, High Mountain Grill, Zena Hummus, Naan Tikka, Reflections for You Jewelry, Sweet & Savory, Habibi Bites and more! Come for breakfast or lunch and stock up on your favorite fruits and vegetables!
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
18560 Penn Valley Drive
Penn Valley 95946.
For more info visit bit.ly. Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Fall Warehouse Sale Oct. 11-19, 2025
Nevada City Chamber
Come on over to the Kodo Arts Warehouse Oct. 11-19, 2025 for one of the events of the year. You will be blown away to another world!!!!!!!
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Other. Other location: Kodo Arts Warehouse. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques opens its spacious warehouse to the public twice a year for 9 day only sales of Japanese antique furniture, garden, home decor, architectural, kimonos, and the unusual. All sourced from the Kyoto, Japan area and shipped to the Kodo Arts Warehouse in Nevada city, CA. These 9 day only sales at wholesale prices and restocked daily are big, fun events and like temple antique markets in Japan. Something for every budget and taste.
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kodo Arts Warehouse
571 searls ave
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Fall Warehouse Sale
Tourism
Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques opens its spacious warehouse to the public twice a year for 9 day only sales of Japanese antique furniture, garden, home decor, architectural, kimonos, and the unusual. All sourced from the Kyoto, Japan area and shipped to the Kodo Arts Warehouse in Nevada city, CA.
These 9 day only sales, at wholesale prices and restocked daily, are big, fun events and like temple antique markets in Japan. Something for every budget and taste.
Price: free. Phone: 530-478-0812. Email: kodoarts@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Fair / Festival / Gala. Visual Arts. Venue: Kodo Arts Warehouse. Event location: Other. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques opens its spacious warehouse to the public twice a year for 9 day only sales of Japanese antique furniture, garden, home decor, architectural, kimonos, and the unusual. All sourced from the Kyoto, Japan area and shipped to the Kodo Arts Warehouse in Nevada city, CA.
These 9 day only sales, at wholesale prices and restocked daily, are big, fun events and like temple antique markets in Japan. Something for every budget and taste.
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kodo Arts Warehouse
571 Searls Ave,
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: After receiving a bachelor's degree in Communication in 2017 at the University of Cincinnati, Leila signed up for pottery classes at a local studio and quickly transitioned from student to member, and eventually Artist in Residence. In 2019 she founded Tierra Madera, meaning earth and wood, with the hopes of paying homage to the foundational elements of ceramics that inspire her throughout this craft. Her desire to create functional tableware and everyday vessels for the home is much in part influenced by h…
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Parsonage Annex - 425 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Backwoods market at the farm
Join us at the farm for a fun field day.
Shop with local craft vendors, make some arts and crafts, visit all the rescue animals and enjoy the beautiful day with family and friends.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Fair / Festival / Gala. Fundraiser. Outdoors / Recreation. Other location: Dream Big Mini Farm Sanctuary. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: By donation. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Come visit local craft vendors & food vendors
See the animals, make some arts and crafts
& eat some food. We will also have Hawaiian shaved snow and a bounce house.
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
12748 Kilham mine road Nevada city, CA 95959
Don’t take lazy dog road.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. Old postal stamps, chalk, and ink markings broaden the scene or place, inviting speculation.The paintings in this current exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect.The exhibit runs through November 17.
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Fall 2025 Youth Bowling Program at Foothills Bowl
Become a Youth Bowling Coach!
No experience? No problem! Get trained, support young bowlers, and have fun while making a difference. Interested? Ask for Teena when you register.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. Sports. Other location: Foothills Bowl 13489 Bowman Rd Auburn, CA 95603. City/Area: Lake of the Pines. Price: Starting at $89. Online ticket: Secure your spot online at www.foothillsbowl.com/leagues/youth-bowling/ Complete registration for the youth program in person by September 7, 10 AM-5 PM. Ask for Teena. Age range: All Ages. Event details: ✨ About the Event: Calling all young bowlers! Our 8-week Youth Bowling Program is back and better than ever—perfect for beginners, rising stars, and bumper bowlers alike. This season, kids can learn, play, and grow in a welcoming environment full of high-fives, laughter, and striking fun. 🧡Choose your level and enjoy weekly games, USBC memberships, and themed challenges each Sunday:🎈 Junior Beginners – $109 (3 games/week)🔥 Intermediates – $119 (4 games/week)🐥 Bumper Bowlers –…
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Foothills Bowl
13489 Bowman Rd
Auburn, CA 95603.
For more info visit foothillsbowl.com. Ananda Meditation Course
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Health / Wellbeing. Event location: Ananda Village. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: 🧘 Ananda Meditation Course📍Expanding Light, at Ananda Village📅 Sundays, September 7th – October 14th | ⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 pmA 6-week course in meditation, with childcare available for parents who wish to participate.
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Ananda Village
14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit www.ananda.org. Jazz Jame @ Wildeye Pum
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Wild Eye Pub is a family-friendly event venue, with a restaurant and bar: freshly crafted food from local & organic sources, full bar with regional brews, wines & spirits, and nightly events in a comfy 'supper club' style with an easy vibe.
This event is on our large dining room stage. Seating and service begins 1 hour ahead. We serve "supper club" style: Table service of food/drinks is (quietly) offered before & during the show.
Reservations are always recommended.
Price: Optional Cover Charge. Phone: (530) 446-6668. Email: rich.celio@icloud.com. Type of event: Music. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: This is not a ticketed event. You can leave a message for reservations by phone or email, 24/7. Our limited seating often fills before the day of the show. Wildeye charges a $5-10 sliding scale cover fee. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The house trio will be Al Feeney, keyboards; John Lace, bass, Karl Chelette, drums, MC and your host for the evening. Drinks and great food available.
If you would like to sit in, bring charts if not readily available in fake books, vocalists need to have music, or know it, in their key and bring their own microphone. Guitarists could bring a small amp. You may play solo with the trio or add others to your combo. Bring a friend, tell a friend and help this great local jazz jam session grow!!! Ho…
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wildeye Pub
535 Mill St
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
Word Jam
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For more information call 530-386-3901.
Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Join the Word Jam that takes place at 7pm on the second and fourth Sundays. Participants get 5 minutes to read a piece they have written.
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Dark Hose Coffee
10009 W River St
Truckee, CA 96161.
From Beyond
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FROM BEYOND - 10/12 - In our second set of Schlocktoberfest double features at the Nevada Theatre, we highlight the talents of Director Stuart Gordon, as well as actors Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton.
Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005742000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Two gloopy body horror adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft's short stories. Dr. Edward Pretorius, an acclaimed physicist, has perfected his newest invention: the Resonator, a machine that allows those near to it to glimpse life not visible to the naked eye. Imagining the discoveries he could make, Pretorius begins to go mad, much to the concern of his young assistant, Crawford Tillinghast (Combs). However, after the machine malfunctions during a highly sensitive experiment and Pretorius is found brutally murdered…
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Re-Animator
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RE-ANIMATOR - 10/12 - In our second set of Schlocktoberfest double features at the Nevada Theatre, we highlight the talents of Director Stuart Gordon, + actors Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton.
Price: 8.25. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005743000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Two gloopy body horror adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft’s short stories. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest body horror comedies of all time, with Stuart Gordon’s RE-ANIMATOR! Combs stars as Herbert West, a medical student obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. When he invents a reagent capable of reanimating deceased bodies, West and classmate Dan Cain (Bruce Abbott) begin testing the glowing green substance on fresh cadavers. As it turns out, the dead are unpredictable and hard to c…
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Fall Warehouse Sale Oct. 11-19, 2025
Nevada City Chamber
Come on over to the Kodo Arts Warehouse Oct. 11-19, 2025 for one of the events of the year. You will be blown away to another world!!!!!!!
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Other. Other location: Kodo Arts Warehouse. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques opens its spacious warehouse to the public twice a year for 9 day only sales of Japanese antique furniture, garden, home decor, architectural, kimonos, and the unusual. All sourced from the Kyoto, Japan area and shipped to the Kodo Arts Warehouse in Nevada city, CA. These 9 day only sales at wholesale prices and restocked daily are big, fun events and like temple antique markets in Japan. Something for every budget and taste.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kodo Arts Warehouse
571 searls ave
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in this exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect. His drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur.This is Swayze’s third solo show at the Nevada City Winery Gallery and runs through November 17.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Open Mic
Nevada City Chamber
For singers, musicians, song-writers, poets, story-tellers and everyone else
Share your talent, or just come and enjoy some of the best entertainment value in Nevada City.
SEE YOU THERE!
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Type of Event: Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Voluntary: Suggested Donation $5 - No One Turned Away-. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Sponsored by Nevada City Odd Fellows
When: EVERY Monday, 6:30-9:00pm.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.
Good Morning Truckee
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Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Fundraiser. Health / Wellbeing. History / Heritage. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $10 Chamber members, $12 General public includes continental breakfast and raffle. Online ticket: TruckeeChamber.com. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event description: NEW!! ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION at TruckeeChamber.com. Bring your receipt with you and breeze through the Express Check-In Line to get your breakfast and seat faster!
Hear from Jameson Stafford of Elevate Blue, Andy Scott of 1Bios and Johannes Ziegler of Tahoe Silicon Mountain on Truckee's Start-Up Scene and Tech Community.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
Tahoe Truckee Airport.
Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Fall Warehouse Sale Oct. 11-19, 2025
Nevada City Chamber
Come on over to the Kodo Arts Warehouse Oct. 11-19, 2025 for one of the events of the year. You will be blown away to another world!!!!!!!
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Other. Other location: Kodo Arts Warehouse. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques opens its spacious warehouse to the public twice a year for 9 day only sales of Japanese antique furniture, garden, home decor, architectural, kimonos, and the unusual. All sourced from the Kyoto, Japan area and shipped to the Kodo Arts Warehouse in Nevada city, CA. These 9 day only sales at wholesale prices and restocked daily are big, fun events and like temple antique markets in Japan. Something for every budget and taste.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kodo Arts Warehouse
571 searls ave
Nevada City, CA 95959.
The Rise & Speak Experience
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Are you ready to turn your life story into a message that moves hearts and minds?
Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Other location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $260 (payment plans available), $60 deposit required to hold your spot. Age range: Adult. Event details: The Sierra Center for Spiritual Living is proud to host the Rise & Speak Experience, a transformative 7-week public speaking workshop designed to help participants uncover their life’s defining moments and craft messages that uplift, inspire, and educate.Created and facilitated by Mitch Austin, a certified Master Storyteller with over 15 years of public speaking experience, this immersive journey guides participants through a process of personal reflection, storytelling mastery, and stage presence. The prog…
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
119 Florence Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sierracenter.org. Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Fall Warehouse Sale Oct. 11-19, 2025
Nevada City Chamber
Come on over to the Kodo Arts Warehouse Oct. 11-19, 2025 for one of the events of the year. You will be blown away to another world!!!!!!!
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Other. Other location: Kodo Arts Warehouse. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques opens its spacious warehouse to the public twice a year for 9 day only sales of Japanese antique furniture, garden, home decor, architectural, kimonos, and the unusual. All sourced from the Kyoto, Japan area and shipped to the Kodo Arts Warehouse in Nevada city, CA. These 9 day only sales at wholesale prices and restocked daily are big, fun events and like temple antique markets in Japan. Something for every budget and taste.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kodo Arts Warehouse
571 searls ave
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in Richard Swayze’s exhibit “paintings and drawings” speak mountain language fluently and his drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Richard Swayze has hiked, climbed and traversed many of the mountains, or in some cases longs to, in his paintings. Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Playwrights Group
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Meet with fellow playwrights twice a month to discuss tools of the trade, playwriting tips, provide and receive feedback, and share in the process of creating plays or musicals for the stage.
Price: 0. Phone: 7072929498. Email: marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Theatre. Venue: Private Residence. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going writers' group. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Weds of every month. On the 1st Weds one member of the group provides a brief presentation or leads a discussion on some aspect of playwriting. After the presentation/discussion, we'll do a brief check-in, and then spend the rest of our time writing in silence. and check-out at the end of our session. On the 3rd Weds, we read a play of on…
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:30 PM.
Private residence in Grass Valley. Email Kimberly at marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Wheel Throwing for Beginners
Nevada City Chamber
Enjoy tea, soft music and a calming space where you can start your creative journey
on the potters wheel. Zane and René will gently guide you through the learning process and ignite your enthusiasm for this ancient craft and art.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $315, includes all materials and firings. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: This 7 week course will teach you the basics of throwing on the potters wheel. Enjoy learning in a relaxed, atmosphere in Rene's spacious and bright private studio, with seasoned potters guiding you. Zane Sawyer is an accomplished local potter specializing in Asian inspired teapots and teacups. René Sprattling has over 50 years experience as a ceramic artist, teacher, and past gallery owner. Open studio hours are available to current and past students.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
540 W Broad St. , Nevada City.
Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Fall Warehouse Sale Oct. 11-19, 2025
Nevada City Chamber
Come on over to the Kodo Arts Warehouse Oct. 11-19, 2025 for one of the events of the year. You will be blown away to another world!!!!!!!
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Other. Other location: Kodo Arts Warehouse. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques opens its spacious warehouse to the public twice a year for 9 day only sales of Japanese antique furniture, garden, home decor, architectural, kimonos, and the unusual. All sourced from the Kyoto, Japan area and shipped to the Kodo Arts Warehouse in Nevada city, CA. These 9 day only sales at wholesale prices and restocked daily are big, fun events and like temple antique markets in Japan. Something for every budget and taste.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kodo Arts Warehouse
571 searls ave
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: After receiving a bachelor's degree in Communication in 2017 at the University of Cincinnati, Leila signed up for pottery classes at a local studio and quickly transitioned from student to member, and eventually Artist in Residence. In 2019 she founded Tierra Madera, meaning earth and wood, with the hopes of paying homage to the foundational elements of ceramics that inspire her throughout this craft. Her desire to create functional tableware and everyday vessels for the home is much in part influenced by h…
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Parsonage Annex - 425 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
Richard Swayze has hiked and climbed many of the mountains in his paintings. Reminding him of places he's been and places he wishes to experience. His drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur.This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Open Mic Night at the Center for the Arts
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Price: $5. Phone: (530) 274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. Music. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUZ000003Lurt2AC. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Open Mic Night at the Center for the Arts – now on third Thursdays!
Calling all comics, musicians, poets, storytellers, and performers — Open Mic Night is back with a new groove. Starting Thursday, May 15th – we’re officially moving to the third Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 9:30 pm at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, in the Center’s Off Center Stage at 315 Richardson Street.
To help keep this community event going strong, we’re asking for a small donation at the door. Thanks for su…
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, in the Center’s Off Center Stage at 315 Richardson Street.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. Creative Capital | Cultivating Community with ASiF - Artists’ Studio in the Foothills Exhibition
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Through this multi-media exhibition, Creative Capital highlights the importance of creative hubs as catalysts for commerce and social well-being. It takes a close look at how creative spaces serve as essential vehicles for developing and sustaining professional artists.
Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: Eric Rood Administrative Center. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: By partnering with ASiF, this exhibition takes a behind-the-scenes look at just one of the many makers’ spaces that make Nevada County a thriving arts ecosystem—by providing access to a network of resources and relationships within the community. Celebrate ASiF’s community and learn more about the powerful impact these creative hubs have within our Cultural Districts, east and west.
Art in Public Spaces is a program of Nevada County Arts Council, presented in partnership with the County of Nevada.
Exh…
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Rood Center
950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City 95959.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org. Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Fall Warehouse Sale Oct. 11-19, 2025
Nevada City Chamber
Come on over to the Kodo Arts Warehouse Oct. 11-19, 2025 for one of the events of the year. You will be blown away to another world!!!!!!!
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Other. Other location: Kodo Arts Warehouse. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques opens its spacious warehouse to the public twice a year for 9 day only sales of Japanese antique furniture, garden, home decor, architectural, kimonos, and the unusual. All sourced from the Kyoto, Japan area and shipped to the Kodo Arts Warehouse in Nevada city, CA. These 9 day only sales at wholesale prices and restocked daily are big, fun events and like temple antique markets in Japan. Something for every budget and taste.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kodo Arts Warehouse
571 searls ave
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: After receiving a bachelor's degree in Communication in 2017 at the University of Cincinnati, Leila signed up for pottery classes at a local studio and quickly transitioned from student to member, and eventually Artist in Residence. In 2019 she founded Tierra Madera, meaning earth and wood, with the hopes of paying homage to the foundational elements of ceramics that inspire her throughout this craft. Her desire to create functional tableware and everyday vessels for the home is much in part influenced by h…
Friday, October 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Parsonage Annex - 425 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
In both his paintings and drawings Richard Swayze speaks of observation and stillness.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. Old postal stamps, chalk, and ink markings broaden the scene or place, inviting speculation.The paintings in this current exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect. This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
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Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Fall Warehouse Sale Oct. 11-19, 2025
Nevada City Chamber
Come on over to the Kodo Arts Warehouse Oct. 11-19, 2025 for one of the events of the year. You will be blown away to another world!!!!!!!
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Other. Other location: Kodo Arts Warehouse. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques opens its spacious warehouse to the public twice a year for 9 day only sales of Japanese antique furniture, garden, home decor, architectural, kimonos, and the unusual. All sourced from the Kyoto, Japan area and shipped to the Kodo Arts Warehouse in Nevada city, CA. These 9 day only sales at wholesale prices and restocked daily are big, fun events and like temple antique markets in Japan. Something for every budget and taste.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kodo Arts Warehouse
571 searls ave
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: After receiving a bachelor's degree in Communication in 2017 at the University of Cincinnati, Leila signed up for pottery classes at a local studio and quickly transitioned from student to member, and eventually Artist in Residence. In 2019 she founded Tierra Madera, meaning earth and wood, with the hopes of paying homage to the foundational elements of ceramics that inspire her throughout this craft. Her desire to create functional tableware and everyday vessels for the home is much in part influenced by h…
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Parsonage Annex - 425 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in Richard Swayze’s exhibit “paintings and drawings” speak mountain language fluently and his drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur. This is Swayze’s third solo show at the Nevada City Winery Gallery and runs through November 17.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. 2nd annual Fall festival
Special performance by: Jessica Sunshine followed by Amanda Gray.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Music / Concert. Event location: Other. Other location: Dream big mini farm Sanctuary. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $25 donation per family. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Fun fall event with a magic show, live music and a petting zoo. We will have pumpkins for sale, face painting & vendors.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
12748 Kilham mine road Nevada City, CA 95959
Take north Bloomfield road out to serene way, look for all the signs.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Penn Valley Farmers Market
Penn Valley Farmers' Market
Sundays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
May 4th to October 26th
At the Solar Array.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Community. Event location: Western Gateway Park. City/Area: Penn Valley. Price: 0. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 2025 Penn Valley Farmers' Market begins on Sunday, May 4th! We're so excited! This year the Farmers' Market will be on Sundays, from May 4th to October 26th. Great selection of foods, crafts, body products, etc. We will have our wonderful certified producers as well as Wyld Tiger Sourdough, Calolea Olive Oil, High Mountain Grill, Zena Hummus, Naan Tikka, Reflections for You Jewelry, Sweet & Savory, Habibi Bites and more! Come for breakfast or lunch and stock up on your favorite fruits and vegetables!
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
18560 Penn Valley Drive
Penn Valley 95946.
For more info visit bit.ly. Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques Fall Warehouse Sale Oct. 11-19, 2025
Nevada City Chamber
Come on over to the Kodo Arts Warehouse Oct. 11-19, 2025 for one of the events of the year. You will be blown away to another world!!!!!!!
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Other. Other location: Kodo Arts Warehouse. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques opens its spacious warehouse to the public twice a year for 9 day only sales of Japanese antique furniture, garden, home decor, architectural, kimonos, and the unusual. All sourced from the Kyoto, Japan area and shipped to the Kodo Arts Warehouse in Nevada city, CA. These 9 day only sales at wholesale prices and restocked daily are big, fun events and like temple antique markets in Japan. Something for every budget and taste.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Kodo Arts Warehouse
571 searls ave
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: After receiving a bachelor's degree in Communication in 2017 at the University of Cincinnati, Leila signed up for pottery classes at a local studio and quickly transitioned from student to member, and eventually Artist in Residence. In 2019 she founded Tierra Madera, meaning earth and wood, with the hopes of paying homage to the foundational elements of ceramics that inspire her throughout this craft. Her desire to create functional tableware and everyday vessels for the home is much in part influenced by h…
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Parsonage Annex - 425 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Backwoods market at the farm
Join us at the farm for a fun field day.
Shop with local craft vendors, make some arts and crafts, visit all the rescue animals and enjoy the beautiful day with family and friends.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Fair / Festival / Gala. Fundraiser. Outdoors / Recreation. Other location: Dream Big Mini Farm Sanctuary. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: By donation. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Come visit local craft vendors & food vendors
See the animals, make some arts and crafts
& eat some food. We will also have Hawaiian shaved snow and a bounce house.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
12748 Kilham mine road Nevada city, CA 95959
Don’t take lazy dog road.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. Old postal stamps, chalk, and ink markings broaden the scene or place, inviting speculation.The paintings in this current exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect.The exhibit runs through November 17.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Fall 2025 Youth Bowling Program at Foothills Bowl
Become a Youth Bowling Coach!
No experience? No problem! Get trained, support young bowlers, and have fun while making a difference. Interested? Ask for Teena when you register.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. Sports. Other location: Foothills Bowl 13489 Bowman Rd Auburn, CA 95603. City/Area: Lake of the Pines. Price: Starting at $89. Online ticket: Secure your spot online at www.foothillsbowl.com/leagues/youth-bowling/ Complete registration for the youth program in person by September 7, 10 AM-5 PM. Ask for Teena. Age range: All Ages. Event details: ✨ About the Event: Calling all young bowlers! Our 8-week Youth Bowling Program is back and better than ever—perfect for beginners, rising stars, and bumper bowlers alike. This season, kids can learn, play, and grow in a welcoming environment full of high-fives, laughter, and striking fun. 🧡Choose your level and enjoy weekly games, USBC memberships, and themed challenges each Sunday:🎈 Junior Beginners – $109 (3 games/week)🔥 Intermediates – $119 (4 games/week)🐥 Bumper Bowlers –…
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Foothills Bowl
13489 Bowman Rd
Auburn, CA 95603.
For more info visit foothillsbowl.com. Speaker Series: Jerry Martini – How Many Miners Died in the Gold Mines?
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How dangerous were Grass Valley’s gold mines? How many miners died? And what was the impact on families left behind? Many have asked these questions over the years and no one has given a definitive answer until now.
Type of Event: History / Heritage. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Community. Event location: North Star House. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $10. Online ticket: https://www.northstarhouse.org/event-details/jerry-martini. Age range: All Ages. Event details: How dangerous were Grass Valley’s gold mines? How many miners died? And what was the impact on families left behind? Many have asked these questions over the years and no one has given a definitive answer until now.On Sunday, October 19 at 2 pm, historian Jerry Martini will present his exhaustive study, “Mining Fatalities in the Grass Valley Gold Mining District, 1851 – 1950” at the North Star House, 12075 Auburn Road, Grass Valley. Tickets are available for $10 at www.thenorthstarhouse.org or at the door w…
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
12075 Auburn Rd. Grass Valley CA 95949.
For more info visit www.northstarhouse.org. American Brass Quintet presented by InConcert Sierra
Nevada City Chamber
The American Brass Quintet is internationally recognized as one of the premier brass ensembles worldwide. Founded in 1960 and with 65+ years of excellence, the ABQ has become renowned for redefining the brass quintet.
The ensemble has served as Ensemble-in-Residence at The Juilliard School since 1987 and at the Aspen Music Festival since 1970. They don’t just perform — they mentor the next generation of top-tier brass players. We’ll be hearing the very best of the best.
Type of Event: Music / Concert. Event location: Seventh Day Adventist Church. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $50-$5. Online ticket: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-american-brass-quintet-tickets-214348. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The American Brass Quintet
Tiago Linck trumpet, ∙ Brandon Ridenour, trumpet ∙ Eric Reed, horn ∙ Hillary Simms, trombone ∙John D. Rojak, bass trombone
October 19, 2025 ∙ 2pm with 1:15 pre-concert forum:
Hear the Brass That Changed Everything. When the American Brass Quintet takes the stage, you’re not just hearing five extraordinary musicians—you’re witnessing the group that redefined what brass chamber music could be. Founded in 1954 as the first brass quintet in the U.S. ABQ has been called “posi…
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
12889 Osborne Hill Road, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.inconcertsierra.org. Speaker Series: Jerry Martini – How Many Miners Died in the Gold Mines?
How dangerous were Grass Valley’s gold mines? How many miners died? And what was the impact on families left behind? Many have asked these questions over the years and no one has given a definitive answer until now.
On Sunday, October 19 at 2 pm, historian Jerry Martini will present his exhaustive study, “Mining Fatalities in the Grass Valley Gold Mining District, 1851 – 1950” at the North Star House, 12075 Auburn Road, Grass Valley. Tickets are available for $10 at www.thenorthstarhouse.org or at the door while they last.
In completing his study, Martini has drawn on a wide range of sources, including earlier compilations, government reports, historic newspapers, mortuary and cemetery records, genealogical websites and online sources including Findagrave.org.
The result is the most complete picture of local mine safety and an important update to information presented at local museums and state parks.
And Martini’s study reveals more than statistics. He also tells the human stories of widows and orphan…
Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. History / Heritage. Event location: North Star House. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $10. Online ticket: https://www.northstarhouse.org/event-details/jerry-martini. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join the Nevada County Magicians Guild on Friday, November 7th, or Saturday, November 8th from 7–9 PM for an unforgettable evening of mystery, illusion, and artistry at the historic North Star House. This event showcase features some of the region’s most talented magicians, performing in the intimate, Julia Morgan–designed venue where every seat feels close to the magic. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or seeing live magic for the first time, this performance promises delight, surprise, and plenty of “how did…
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
North Star House - 12075 Auburn Rd. Grass Valley CA 95949.
For more info visit www.northstarhouse.org. FOGELBERG REVISITED - A TRIBUTE TO DAN
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Coming to the historic Miners Foundry in Nevada City, Sunday, October 19th — it’s Fogelberg Revisited!
Singer-songwriter Paul Michael Costa brings the music of Dan Fogelberg to life with special guests Kimberly Bass and Paul Godwin.
The late afternoon kicks off with local favorites The Dolli Mamas at 4pm. Doors open at 3 with refreshments and a no-host bar.
Don’t miss this unforgettable tribute concert — Fogelberg Revisited, Sunday, October 19th at Miners Foundry!
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Music / Concert. Event location: Miners Foundry. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $30 ONLINE - $35 AT DOOR. Online ticket: ONLINE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: http://fogelbergrevisited.com/product/fogelberg-revisited/
Sale ends 9-18-2025 - Reserve your tickets today! Age range: All Ages. Event details: We’d love to invite EVERYONE to an unforgettable Sunday afternoon at Nevada City’s historic Miners Foundry! On October 19th, singer-songwriter Paul Michael Costa leads an all-star lineup of local talent in Fogelberg Revisited — a heartfelt live tribute to one of America’s most beloved artists. The afternoon kicks off at 4pm with the high-energy harmonies of The Dolli Mamas, followed by Costa’s powerful performance, joined by special guests Kimberly Bass and Paul Godwin.
Doors open at 3pm with…
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
MINERS FOUNDRY
325 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit fogelbergrevisited.com. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in this exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect. His drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur.This is Swayze’s third solo show at the Nevada City Winery Gallery and runs through November 17.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Open Mic
Nevada City Chamber
For singers, musicians, song-writers, poets, story-tellers and everyone else
Share your talent, or just come and enjoy some of the best entertainment value in Nevada City.
SEE YOU THERE!
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Type of Event: Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Voluntary: Suggested Donation $5 - No One Turned Away-. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Sponsored by Nevada City Odd Fellows
When: EVERY Monday, 6:30-9:00pm.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
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Price: $40-$95. Phone: 530-274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Music. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUZ0000038UnB2AU. Age range: All Ages. Event description: GRAMMY-winning guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has quickly become the defining blues voice of his generation.
From his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to stages around the globe, the young blues star has already headlined multiple U.S. and European tours, and amazed fans in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada and India. Selected in summer 2022 to open for The Rolling Stones in London’s Hyde Park, Kingfish has also performed and toured with friends including Vampir…
Monday, October 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
314 W Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
The Rise & Speak Experience
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Are you ready to turn your life story into a message that moves hearts and minds?
Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Other location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $260 (payment plans available), $60 deposit required to hold your spot. Age range: Adult. Event details: The Sierra Center for Spiritual Living is proud to host the Rise & Speak Experience, a transformative 7-week public speaking workshop designed to help participants uncover their life’s defining moments and craft messages that uplift, inspire, and educate.Created and facilitated by Mitch Austin, a certified Master Storyteller with over 15 years of public speaking experience, this immersive journey guides participants through a process of personal reflection, storytelling mastery, and stage presence. The prog…
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
119 Florence Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sierracenter.org. Spring Street Swing Out
Nevada City Chamber
Come join us for our monthly swing dance and lindy hop event. Our evenings begin with an intro lesson followed by a couple hours of DJ’d music or a live band- depending on the month. No partner or experience required.
Type of Event: Community. Music / Concert. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Odd Fellows Hall. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $10-15. Age range: All Ages.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Hall.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyswings.org. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in Richard Swayze’s exhibit “paintings and drawings” speak mountain language fluently and his drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Richard Swayze has hiked, climbed and traversed many of the mountains, or in some cases longs to, in his paintings. Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Playwriting Group
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All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Price: Free. Phone: 7072929498. Email: marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Theatre. Venue: Members homes. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. All Ages.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Sent upon request. (We meet in each other's homes.).
Wheel Throwing for Beginners
Nevada City Chamber
Enjoy tea, soft music and a calming space where you can start your creative journey
on the potters wheel. Zane and René will gently guide you through the learning process and ignite your enthusiasm for this ancient craft and art.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $315, includes all materials and firings. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: This 7 week course will teach you the basics of throwing on the potters wheel. Enjoy learning in a relaxed, atmosphere in Rene's spacious and bright private studio, with seasoned potters guiding you. Zane Sawyer is an accomplished local potter specializing in Asian inspired teapots and teacups. René Sprattling has over 50 years experience as a ceramic artist, teacher, and past gallery owner. Open studio hours are available to current and past students.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
540 W Broad St. , Nevada City.
Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: After receiving a bachelor's degree in Communication in 2017 at the University of Cincinnati, Leila signed up for pottery classes at a local studio and quickly transitioned from student to member, and eventually Artist in Residence. In 2019 she founded Tierra Madera, meaning earth and wood, with the hopes of paying homage to the foundational elements of ceramics that inspire her throughout this craft. Her desire to create functional tableware and everyday vessels for the home is much in part influenced by h…
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Parsonage Annex - 425 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
Richard Swayze has hiked and climbed many of the mountains in his paintings. Reminding him of places he's been and places he wishes to experience. His drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur.This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Paint and Sip with Alan Rollins
Alan Rollins will guide you to create your own "Moonflight" acrylic painting. All supplies and wine are included. No experience required. Must be 21 years or older. Advance registration required $37.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Community. Holiday. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Grass Valley Courtyard Suites. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: 37.00. Online ticket: https://098e3585-989b-4725-b759-b32e5ff78dab.paylinks.godaddy.com/moonflight. Age range: Adult. Event details: Join us for an evening of creativity and laughter as Alan Rollins guides you to create your own "Moonflight" acrylic painting just in time for Halloween. No experience is necessary—Alan’s humor and welcoming spirit make this class fun for everyone. All painting supplies and wine are included.Must be 21+ to attend. Class size is limited, and advance registration is required.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Grass Valley Courtyard Suites
210 N. Auburn Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit alanspaintandsip.godaddysites.com. Paint and Sip with Alan Rollins
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.Alan Rollins will guide you to create your own "Moonflight" acrylic painting. All supplies and wine are included. No experience required. Must be 21 years or older. Advance registration required $37.
Price: 37.00. Phone: 5308635641. Email: alanrollins@hotmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Workshop. Venue: Grass Valley Courtyard Suites. Event location: Grass Valley Courtyard Suites. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://alanspaintandsip.godaddysites.com. Age range: Adult. Event description: Join us for an evening of creativity and laughter as Alan Rollins guides you to create your own "Moonflight" acrylic painting just in time for Halloween. No experience is necessary—Alan’s humor and welcoming spirit make this class fun for everyone. All painting supplies and wine are included.
Must be 21+ to attend. Class size is limited, and advance registration is required.
Register 4 people and the 5th is free!
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Grass Valley Courtyard Suites
210 N. Auburn Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit alanspaintandsip.godaddysites.com. Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.
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It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn! You know what that means; bring your song choices, your voice and your friends. We’ve got the DJ, the tunes and the beer. It’s going to be a great time, come on down and sing your heart out! All ages welcome.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Music / Concert. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. Other location: Grass Valley Brewing Co. City/Area: Grass Valley. Event details: It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn!
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gvbrew.com. Creative Capital | Cultivating Community with ASiF - Artists’ Studio in the Foothills Exhibition
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Through this multi-media exhibition, Creative Capital highlights the importance of creative hubs as catalysts for commerce and social well-being. It takes a close look at how creative spaces serve as essential vehicles for developing and sustaining professional artists.
Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: Eric Rood Administrative Center. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: By partnering with ASiF, this exhibition takes a behind-the-scenes look at just one of the many makers’ spaces that make Nevada County a thriving arts ecosystem—by providing access to a network of resources and relationships within the community. Celebrate ASiF’s community and learn more about the powerful impact these creative hubs have within our Cultural Districts, east and west.
Art in Public Spaces is a program of Nevada County Arts Council, presented in partnership with the County of Nevada.
Exh…
Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Rood Center
950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City 95959.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org. Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: After receiving a bachelor's degree in Communication in 2017 at the University of Cincinnati, Leila signed up for pottery classes at a local studio and quickly transitioned from student to member, and eventually Artist in Residence. In 2019 she founded Tierra Madera, meaning earth and wood, with the hopes of paying homage to the foundational elements of ceramics that inspire her throughout this craft. Her desire to create functional tableware and everyday vessels for the home is much in part influenced by h…
Friday, October 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Parsonage Annex - 425 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
In both his paintings and drawings Richard Swayze speaks of observation and stillness.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. Old postal stamps, chalk, and ink markings broaden the scene or place, inviting speculation.The paintings in this current exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect. This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. First annual chili cookoff
Special performance by: Grease, Grit & grime.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Music / Concert. Event location: Other. Other location: Dream big mini farm Sanctuary. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $25 donation per family. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Fun fall competition to help raise funds for the nonprofit! live music chili contest, brews, vendors and a petting zoo. We will have pumpkins for sale & face painting & a raffle.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
12748 Kilham mine road Nevada City, CA 95959
Take north Bloomfield road out to serene way, look for all the signs.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Music in the Mountains Fall Gala
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Price: $149. Phone: 5302656173. Email: info@musicinthemountains.org. Type of event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Music. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Music in the Mountains' Fall Fundraising Gala - Live Auction, Entertainment and Dinner catered by Antonio's Catering.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Center for the Arts.
STEAM Exploration Saturdays
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Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Texture and Templates Clay Workshop w/ Lynn Wood "The Texture queen"
Nevada City Chamber
Join us for this fun, relaxing and creative workshop at Rene Sprattling's studio in downtown Nevada City! Beginners and more experienced clay artists are welcomed! Lynn is an excellent teacher with many years experience. For out-of -towners, Vacation rentals are available across the street. Contact Rene @ renesprattling@gmail.com.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $245, includes all materials. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: Beginners welcomed! In this 2 day hands on workshop, Lynn, aka the pottery texture queen, will guide everyone in making a number of slab projects. Included in this workshop will be tips not only in using the templates provided, but also ways to alter the templates and how to create templates.Projects included will be vases, boxes, pitchers and more. Join in to expand your repertoire, learn a number of unique tips and have some fun and laughs along the way. Of course texture will be include as well. Bring a…
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
540 W Broad St. Nevada City.
Spanish story time
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Call 530-582-7846 for more information.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: Children. All Ages. Event description: Monthly bilingual story time with Reyna Sanchez-Lopez. Enjoy lively books and activities to introduce children to the wonders of reading and books.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Truckee Library
10031 Levon Ave
Truckee, CA 96161.
Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: After receiving a bachelor's degree in Communication in 2017 at the University of Cincinnati, Leila signed up for pottery classes at a local studio and quickly transitioned from student to member, and eventually Artist in Residence. In 2019 she founded Tierra Madera, meaning earth and wood, with the hopes of paying homage to the foundational elements of ceramics that inspire her throughout this craft. Her desire to create functional tableware and everyday vessels for the home is much in part influenced by h…
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Parsonage Annex - 425 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in Richard Swayze’s exhibit “paintings and drawings” speak mountain language fluently and his drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur. This is Swayze’s third solo show at the Nevada City Winery Gallery and runs through November 17.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Harvest Festival
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Other location: Sierra Presbyterian Church. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: We will have a chili cook off with an adults and kid divisions. Make your way around the Trunk or Treat. Venture through a scavenger hunt and carnival games. Fun for everyone!
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
175 Ridge Road, Nevada City.
For more info visit www.sierrapres.com. Penn Valley Farmers Market
Penn Valley Farmers' Market
Sundays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
May 4th to October 26th
At the Solar Array.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Community. Event location: Western Gateway Park. City/Area: Penn Valley. Price: 0. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 2025 Penn Valley Farmers' Market begins on Sunday, May 4th! We're so excited! This year the Farmers' Market will be on Sundays, from May 4th to October 26th. Great selection of foods, crafts, body products, etc. We will have our wonderful certified producers as well as Wyld Tiger Sourdough, Calolea Olive Oil, High Mountain Grill, Zena Hummus, Naan Tikka, Reflections for You Jewelry, Sweet & Savory, Habibi Bites and more! Come for breakfast or lunch and stock up on your favorite fruits and vegetables!
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
18560 Penn Valley Drive
Penn Valley 95946.
For more info visit bit.ly. Texture and Templates Clay Workshop w/ Lynn Wood "The Texture queen"
Nevada City Chamber
Join us for this fun, relaxing and creative workshop at Rene Sprattling's studio in downtown Nevada City! Beginners and more experienced clay artists are welcomed! Lynn is an excellent teacher with many years experience. For out-of -towners, Vacation rentals are available across the street. Contact Rene @ renesprattling@gmail.com.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $245, includes all materials. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: Beginners welcomed! In this 2 day hands on workshop, Lynn, aka the pottery texture queen, will guide everyone in making a number of slab projects. Included in this workshop will be tips not only in using the templates provided, but also ways to alter the templates and how to create templates.Projects included will be vases, boxes, pitchers and more. Join in to expand your repertoire, learn a number of unique tips and have some fun and laughs along the way. Of course texture will be include as well. Bring a…
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
540 W Broad St. Nevada City.
Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: After receiving a bachelor's degree in Communication in 2017 at the University of Cincinnati, Leila signed up for pottery classes at a local studio and quickly transitioned from student to member, and eventually Artist in Residence. In 2019 she founded Tierra Madera, meaning earth and wood, with the hopes of paying homage to the foundational elements of ceramics that inspire her throughout this craft. Her desire to create functional tableware and everyday vessels for the home is much in part influenced by h…
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Parsonage Annex - 425 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Backwoods market at the farm
Join us at the farm for a fun field day.
Shop with local craft vendors, make some arts and crafts, visit all the rescue animals and enjoy the beautiful day with family and friends.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Fair / Festival / Gala. Fundraiser. Outdoors / Recreation. Other location: Dream Big Mini Farm Sanctuary. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: By donation. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Come visit local craft vendors & food vendors
See the animals, make some arts and crafts
& eat some food. We will also have Hawaiian shaved snow and a bounce house.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
12748 Kilham mine road Nevada city, CA 95959
Don’t take lazy dog road.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. Old postal stamps, chalk, and ink markings broaden the scene or place, inviting speculation.The paintings in this current exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect.The exhibit runs through November 17.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Fall 2025 Youth Bowling Program at Foothills Bowl
Become a Youth Bowling Coach!
No experience? No problem! Get trained, support young bowlers, and have fun while making a difference. Interested? Ask for Teena when you register.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. Sports. Other location: Foothills Bowl 13489 Bowman Rd Auburn, CA 95603. City/Area: Lake of the Pines. Price: Starting at $89. Online ticket: Secure your spot online at www.foothillsbowl.com/leagues/youth-bowling/ Complete registration for the youth program in person by September 7, 10 AM-5 PM. Ask for Teena. Age range: All Ages. Event details: ✨ About the Event: Calling all young bowlers! Our 8-week Youth Bowling Program is back and better than ever—perfect for beginners, rising stars, and bumper bowlers alike. This season, kids can learn, play, and grow in a welcoming environment full of high-fives, laughter, and striking fun. 🧡Choose your level and enjoy weekly games, USBC memberships, and themed challenges each Sunday:🎈 Junior Beginners – $109 (3 games/week)🔥 Intermediates – $119 (4 games/week)🐥 Bumper Bowlers –…
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Foothills Bowl
13489 Bowman Rd
Auburn, CA 95603.
For more info visit foothillsbowl.com. Jazz Jam @ Grass Valley Brewery
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Price: Free. Phone: (530) 271-2739. Email: rich.celio@icloud.com. Type of event: Music. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: This is not a ticketed event. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The house trio will be Al Feeney, keyboards; John Lace, bass, Karl Chelette, drums, MC and your host for the evening. Drinks and great food available.
If you would like to sit in, bring charts if not readily available in fake books, vocalists need to have music, or know it, in their key and bring their own microphone. Guitarists could bring a small amp. You may play solo with the trio or add others to your combo. Bring a friend, tell a friend and help this great local jazz jam session grow!!! Ho…
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Grass Valley Brewery
141 E Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sierrajazzsociety.com. Demons
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DEMONS - 10/26 - In the last of our Schlocktoberfest double features at the Nevada Theatre, we take a trip to Italy to celebrate two horror classics: SUSPIRIA and DEMONS!
Price: 8.25. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005755000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Regarded by horror fans the world over as one of the greatest Italian horror films ever made, Lamberto Bava’s DEMONS film is not only major cinematic nightmare fuel, but also a hugely entertaining splatterfest of the highest order. In DEMONS, a masked man offers tickets to a horror movie sneak preview at the mysterious Metropol cinema. When a patron is scratched by a prop displayed in the theatre lobby, she transforms into a flesh-ripping demon. One by one, the audience members mutate into horrible creature…
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in this exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect. His drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur.This is Swayze’s third solo show at the Nevada City Winery Gallery and runs through November 17.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Watercolor classes
Tourism
Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Open Mic
Nevada City Chamber
For singers, musicians, song-writers, poets, story-tellers and everyone else
Share your talent, or just come and enjoy some of the best entertainment value in Nevada City.
SEE YOU THERE!
.
Type of Event: Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Voluntary: Suggested Donation $5 - No One Turned Away-. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Sponsored by Nevada City Odd Fellows
When: EVERY Monday, 6:30-9:00pm.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.
Watercolor classes
Tourism
Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in Richard Swayze’s exhibit “paintings and drawings” speak mountain language fluently and his drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Richard Swayze has hiked, climbed and traversed many of the mountains, or in some cases longs to, in his paintings. Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Wheel Throwing for Beginners
Nevada City Chamber
Enjoy tea, soft music and a calming space where you can start your creative journey
on the potters wheel. Zane and René will gently guide you through the learning process and ignite your enthusiasm for this ancient craft and art.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $315, includes all materials and firings. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: This 7 week course will teach you the basics of throwing on the potters wheel. Enjoy learning in a relaxed, atmosphere in Rene's spacious and bright private studio, with seasoned potters guiding you. Zane Sawyer is an accomplished local potter specializing in Asian inspired teapots and teacups. René Sprattling has over 50 years experience as a ceramic artist, teacher, and past gallery owner. Open studio hours are available to current and past students.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
540 W Broad St. , Nevada City.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
Richard Swayze has hiked and climbed many of the mountains in his paintings. Reminding him of places he's been and places he wishes to experience. His drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur.This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Creative Capital | Cultivating Community with ASiF - Artists’ Studio in the Foothills Exhibition
Tourism
Through this multi-media exhibition, Creative Capital highlights the importance of creative hubs as catalysts for commerce and social well-being. It takes a close look at how creative spaces serve as essential vehicles for developing and sustaining professional artists.
Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: Eric Rood Administrative Center. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: By partnering with ASiF, this exhibition takes a behind-the-scenes look at just one of the many makers’ spaces that make Nevada County a thriving arts ecosystem—by providing access to a network of resources and relationships within the community. Celebrate ASiF’s community and learn more about the powerful impact these creative hubs have within our Cultural Districts, east and west.
Art in Public Spaces is a program of Nevada County Arts Council, presented in partnership with the County of Nevada.
Exh…
Friday, October 31, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Rood Center
950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City 95959.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org. Safe Trick or Treat for Preschoolers
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Type of Event: Children / Family. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join us in Downtown Grass Valley for Safe Trick or Treat for preschoolers on October 31st, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Downtown will be open to shop and take photos with all the Halloween characters, decorations, and murals on display in downtown. Shop in costume!
Local Restaurants will be featuring seasonal goodies. Enjoy all the photo opportunities with the amazing Halloween decorations, and share #grassvalley #grassvalleyhalloween if you post on social media. Happy Halloween!
Friday, October 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Downtown Grass Valley.
For more info visit downtowngrassvalley.com. Safe Trick or Treat for Preschoolers
Tourism
Type of Event: Children / Family. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join us in Downtown Grass Valley for Safe Trick or Treat for preschoolers on October 31st, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Downtown will be open to shop and take photos with all the Halloween characters, decorations, and murals on display in downtown. Shop in costume!
Local Restaurants will be featuring seasonal goodies. Enjoy all the photo opportunities with the amazing Halloween decorations, and share #grassvalley #grassvalleyhalloween if you post on social media. Happy Halloween!
Friday, October 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Downtown Grass Valley.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
In both his paintings and drawings Richard Swayze speaks of observation and stillness.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. Old postal stamps, chalk, and ink markings broaden the scene or place, inviting speculation.The paintings in this current exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect. This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Friday, October 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. October 31st Halloween Pop Up
Nevada City Chamber
It's spooky season and we've got just the menu to prove it!
Join us at Emily’s for a Halloween Pop-Up on October 31st! Seasonal eats, festive sweets, and fall favorites—perfect for a frightfully fun night.
Pre-orders available at emilyscateringandcakes.com.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join us - if you dare - for a frightfully fun Halloween Pop-Up at Emily’s on Thursday, October 31st, from 12 to 6pm at 421 Colfax Ave. in Grass Valley. Whether you’re prepping for a night of trick-or-treating, hosting a gathering, or just looking to enjoy a cozy meal with a little festive flair, we’re serving up a menu full of fall favorites and Halloween-inspired treats to make your day extra special.Expect comforting seasonal dishes, playful baked goods, and sweet surprises the whole family will love—no t…
Friday, October 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
421 Colfax Ave. Grass Valley.
For more info visit emilyscateringandcakes.wpcomstaging.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
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Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in Richard Swayze’s exhibit “paintings and drawings” speak mountain language fluently and his drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur. This is Swayze’s third solo show at the Nevada City Winery Gallery and runs through November 17.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Popovich's Comedy Pet Theater
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Price: 30-40. Phone: 530-274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. Music. Theatre. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?_gl=1*1s0ui6a*_gcl_au*MTA4NTgxNjMyNy4xNzQ3MDcyOTA4#/events/a0SUZ0000040EBy2AM. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Presented by The Center for the Arts
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Doors: 11:00 AM, Shows at 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Tickets: Reserved Seating
Genre: Family, Variety, Rental
Gregory Popovich is a fifth-generation circus performer and author who’s toured with the Moscow Circus and Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. All performing pets were rescued from animal shelters and now enjoy life in the limelight as Vegas headliners with co-s…
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. Seniors Pancake Breakfast
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Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Adults $7, Children $3. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Join us in the community room at the Truckee Donner Senior Apartments for pancakes, eggs and bacon or sausage. Breakfast is prepared each month by one of the Community Non-Profit service organizations.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Senior Services
10040 Estates Dr
Truckee, CA.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. Old postal stamps, chalk, and ink markings broaden the scene or place, inviting speculation.The paintings in this current exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect.The exhibit runs through November 17.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Popovich's Comedy Pet Theater
Tourism
Price: 30-40. Phone: 530-274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. Music. Theatre. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?_gl=1*1s0ui6a*_gcl_au*MTA4NTgxNjMyNy4xNzQ3MDcyOTA4#/events/a0SUZ0000040EBy2AM. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Presented by The Center for the Arts
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Doors: 11:00 AM, Shows at 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Tickets: Reserved Seating
Genre: Family, Variety, Rental
Gregory Popovich is a fifth-generation circus performer and author who’s toured with the Moscow Circus and Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. All performing pets were rescued from animal shelters and now enjoy life in the limelight as Vegas headliners with co-s…
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. Chinatown (1974)
Tourism
CHINATOWN - 11/2 - Noirvember heads to Los Angeles, as we highlight some of the greatest film noirs set amidst the sun-soaked streets of the City of Angels.
Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005746000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband's activities, he believes it's a routine infidelity case. Jake's investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray's sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn's father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in this exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect. His drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur.This is Swayze’s third solo show at the Nevada City Winery Gallery and runs through November 17.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Watercolor classes
Tourism
Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Open Mic
Nevada City Chamber
For singers, musicians, song-writers, poets, story-tellers and everyone else
Share your talent, or just come and enjoy some of the best entertainment value in Nevada City.
SEE YOU THERE!
.
Type of Event: Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Voluntary: Suggested Donation $5 - No One Turned Away-. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Sponsored by Nevada City Odd Fellows
When: EVERY Monday, 6:30-9:00pm.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.
Watercolor classes
Tourism
Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in Richard Swayze’s exhibit “paintings and drawings” speak mountain language fluently and his drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Richard Swayze has hiked, climbed and traversed many of the mountains, or in some cases longs to, in his paintings. Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Playwriting Group
Tourism
All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Price: Free. Phone: 7072929498. Email: marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Theatre. Venue: Members homes. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. All Ages.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Sent upon request. (We meet in each other's homes.).
Wheel Throwing for Beginners
Nevada City Chamber
Enjoy tea, soft music and a calming space where you can start your creative journey
on the potters wheel. Zane and René will gently guide you through the learning process and ignite your enthusiasm for this ancient craft and art.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $315, includes all materials and firings. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: This 7 week course will teach you the basics of throwing on the potters wheel. Enjoy learning in a relaxed, atmosphere in Rene's spacious and bright private studio, with seasoned potters guiding you. Zane Sawyer is an accomplished local potter specializing in Asian inspired teapots and teacups. René Sprattling has over 50 years experience as a ceramic artist, teacher, and past gallery owner. Open studio hours are available to current and past students.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
540 W Broad St. , Nevada City.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
Richard Swayze has hiked and climbed many of the mountains in his paintings. Reminding him of places he's been and places he wishes to experience. His drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur.This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.
Tourism
It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn! You know what that means; bring your song choices, your voice and your friends. We’ve got the DJ, the tunes and the beer. It’s going to be a great time, come on down and sing your heart out! All ages welcome.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Music / Concert. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. Other location: Grass Valley Brewing Co. City/Area: Grass Valley. Event details: It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn!
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gvbrew.com. Destress and Recharge: First Timers’ Retreat
Nevada County Gold
Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Call or email us for day-guest pricing: tel (800) 346-5350 & (530) 478-7518 or info@expandinglight.org. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: Would You Like To Try Something New? Take a break and spend a weekend at a beautiful yoga and meditation retreat nestled in nature. Enjoy a perfect mix of yoga, meditation, inspiration, and relaxation—all in a supportive and joyful setting. Rejuvenate and destress in a relaxed and uplifting atmosphere—you’ll be glad you did!
Friday, November 7, 2025 – Sunday, November 9, 2025.
The Expanding Light Retreat, at Ananda Village
13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA.
Tel: (800) 346-5350 & (530) 478-7518.
For more info visit www.ananda.org. Creative Capital | Cultivating Community with ASiF - Artists’ Studio in the Foothills Exhibition
Tourism
Through this multi-media exhibition, Creative Capital highlights the importance of creative hubs as catalysts for commerce and social well-being. It takes a close look at how creative spaces serve as essential vehicles for developing and sustaining professional artists.
Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: Eric Rood Administrative Center. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: By partnering with ASiF, this exhibition takes a behind-the-scenes look at just one of the many makers’ spaces that make Nevada County a thriving arts ecosystem—by providing access to a network of resources and relationships within the community. Celebrate ASiF’s community and learn more about the powerful impact these creative hubs have within our Cultural Districts, east and west.
Art in Public Spaces is a program of Nevada County Arts Council, presented in partnership with the County of Nevada.
Exh…
Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Rood Center
950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City 95959.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
In both his paintings and drawings Richard Swayze speaks of observation and stillness.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. Old postal stamps, chalk, and ink markings broaden the scene or place, inviting speculation.The paintings in this current exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect. This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. #socialsketch + #write_on
Tourism
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Children / Family. Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $1. Online ticket: www.ateliertruckee.com. Age range: All Ages.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Atelier
10128 Donner Pass Rd.
Kids Night Out
Tourism
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. Theatre / Film. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $20 in advance, required at least one day in advance. Age range: Children.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Northwoods Clubhouse, Tahoe Donner
Truckee.
CANCELLED - Moonlight Magic Gala
Tourism
Join us at Foothills Compassionate Care's Moonlight Magic Gala, for an evening of great food, beautiful music, live auction and community, in support of end of life care in Nevada County.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Community. Fair / Festival / Gala. Fundraiser. Health / Wellbeing. Music / Concert. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: 150. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moonlight-magic-tickets-1224137210349?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event details: Moonlight Magic: Northern Lights Gala
Foothill Compassionate Care’s signature fundraising event returns on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. Join us for an elegant evening featuring a plated dinner, live music, and an exciting live auction—all in celebration of community and compassion. Cocktail attire. Tickets available September 1.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. First Fridays
Tourism
Type of Event: Music / Concert. Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Online ticket: N/A. Age range: All Ages.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Historic Downtown Truckee.
For more info visit www.historictruckee.com. Moonlight Magic Gala
Tourism
Join us at Foothills Compassionate Care's Moonlight Magic Gala, for an evening of great food, beautiful music, live auction and community, in support of end of life care in Nevada County.
Type of Event: Fundraiser. Event location: Miners Foundry. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: 150. Online ticket: https://foothills-cares.org/moonlight-magic/. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event details: Foothill Compassionate Care’s signature fundraising event returns on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. Join us for an elegant evening featuring a plated dinner, live music, and an exciting live auction—all in celebration of community and compassion. Cocktail attire. Tickets available September 1.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit foothills-cares.org. Fall Magic Show at North Star House
Tourism
Join the Nevada County Magicians Guild for a spellbinding night of mystery, illusion, and artistry. Presented inside the Julia Morgan–designed North Star House, this autumn showcase brings together some of the region’s most talented magicians for a performance that will captivate all.
Type of Event: Theatre / Film. Children / Family. Comedy / Improv. Event location: North Star House. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $15. Online ticket: https://www.northstarhouse.org/event-details/magicshow-fall2025. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: Join the Nevada County Magicians Guild on Friday, November 7th, or Saturday, November 8th from 7–9 PM for an unforgettable evening of mystery, illusion, and artistry at the historic North Star House. This event showcase features some of the region’s most talented magicians, performing in the intimate, Julia Morgan–designed venue where every seat feels close to the magic. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or seeing live magic for the first time, this performance promises delight, surprise, and plenty of “how did…
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
12075 Auburn Road, Grass Valley, CA, USA.
For more info visit www.northstarhouse.org. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
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Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Downtown Holiday Market
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: This is your kickoff to the Holiday shopping season. Shop Local! Shop Grass Valley! Shop your local stores, and we thank you. We have everything you need downtown.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Downtown Grass Valley.
For more info visit downtowngrassvalley.com. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in Richard Swayze’s exhibit “paintings and drawings” speak mountain language fluently and his drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur. This is Swayze’s third solo show at the Nevada City Winery Gallery and runs through November 17.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Foothill Fibers Guild 2nd Saturday Social
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join Foothill Fibers Guild at Second Saturday social at the Nevada County Library community room, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit foothillfibersguild.wildapricot.org. Fall Magic Show at North Star House
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Join the Nevada County Magicians Guild for a spellbinding night of mystery, illusion, and artistry. Presented inside the Julia Morgan–designed North Star House, this autumn showcase brings together some of the region’s most talented magicians for a performance that will captivate all.
Type of Event: Theatre / Film. Children / Family. Comedy / Improv. Event location: North Star House. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $15. Online ticket: https://www.northstarhouse.org/event-details/magicshow-fall2025. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: Join the Nevada County Magicians Guild on Friday, November 7th, or Saturday, November 8th from 7–9 PM for an unforgettable evening of mystery, illusion, and artistry at the historic North Star House. This event showcase features some of the region’s most talented magicians, performing in the intimate, Julia Morgan–designed venue where every seat feels close to the magic. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or seeing live magic for the first time, this performance promises delight, surprise, and plenty of “how did…
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
12075 Auburn Road, Grass Valley, CA, USA.
For more info visit www.northstarhouse.org. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. Old postal stamps, chalk, and ink markings broaden the scene or place, inviting speculation.The paintings in this current exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect.The exhibit runs through November 17.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Jazz Jame @ Wildeye Pub
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Wild Eye Pub is a family-friendly event venue, with a restaurant and bar: freshly crafted food from local & organic sources, full bar with regional brews, wines & spirits, and nightly events in a comfy 'supper club' style with an easy vibe.
This event is on our large dining room stage. Seating and service begins 1 hour ahead. We serve "supper club" style: Table service of food/drinks is (quietly) offered before & during the show.
Reservations are always recommended.
Price: Optional Cover Charge. Phone: (530) 446-6668. Email: rich.celio@icloud.com. Type of event: Music. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: This is not a ticketed event. You can leave a message for reservations by phone or email, 24/7. Our limited seating often fills before the day of the show. Wildeye charges a $5-10 sliding scale cover fee. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The house trio will be Al Feeney, keyboards; John Lace, bass, Karl Chelette, drums, MC and your host for the evening. Drinks and great food available.
If you would like to sit in, bring charts if not readily available in fake books, vocalists need to have music, or know it, in their key and bring their own microphone. Guitarists could bring a small amp. You may play solo with the trio or add others to your combo. Bring a friend, tell a friend and help this great local jazz jam session grow!!! Ho…
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wildeye Pub
535 Mill St
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
Word Jam
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For more information call 530-386-3901.
Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Join the Word Jam that takes place at 7pm on the second and fourth Sundays. Participants get 5 minutes to read a piece they have written.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Dark Hose Coffee
10009 W River St
Truckee, CA 96161.
Devil in a Blue Dress
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DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS - 11/9 - Noirvember heads to Los Angeles, as we highlight some of the greatest film noirs set amidst the sun-soaked streets of the City of Angels.
Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005747000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: The bone-deep disillusionment of postwar film noir becomes a powerful vehicle to explore America’s racial injustices in Carl Franklin’s richly atmospheric DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS, an adaptation of the hard-boiled novel by Walter Mosley. Denzel Washington has charisma to burn as the jobless ex-GI Easy Rawlins, who sees a chance to make some quick cash when he’s recruited to find the missing lover (Jennifer Beals) of a wealthy mayoral candidate in late-1940s Los Angeles—only to find himself embroiled in murder,…
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Judith Hill
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Price: 35-55. Phone: 530-274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Music. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://bit.ly/251109_comm_calendar. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Sunday, November 9, 2025 - Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Judith Hill has shared the stage and studio with legends including Michael Jackson, Prince, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder. Known for her powerhouse vocals and genre-defying style, Hill rose to fame after performing at Jackson’s memorial and starring in the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom. With critically acclaimed albums including the Prince-produced Back in Time and her latest Lett…
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
314 W. Main St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit bit.ly. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in this exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect. His drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur.This is Swayze’s third solo show at the Nevada City Winery Gallery and runs through November 17.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Open Mic
Nevada City Chamber
For singers, musicians, song-writers, poets, story-tellers and everyone else
Share your talent, or just come and enjoy some of the best entertainment value in Nevada City.
SEE YOU THERE!
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Type of Event: Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Voluntary: Suggested Donation $5 - No One Turned Away-. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Sponsored by Nevada City Odd Fellows
When: EVERY Monday, 6:30-9:00pm.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.
Good Morning Truckee
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Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Fundraiser. Health / Wellbeing. History / Heritage. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $10 Chamber members, $12 General public includes continental breakfast and raffle. Online ticket: TruckeeChamber.com. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event description: NEW!! ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION at TruckeeChamber.com. Bring your receipt with you and breeze through the Express Check-In Line to get your breakfast and seat faster!
Hear from Jameson Stafford of Elevate Blue, Andy Scott of 1Bios and Johannes Ziegler of Tahoe Silicon Mountain on Truckee's Start-Up Scene and Tech Community.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
Tahoe Truckee Airport.
Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in Richard Swayze’s exhibit “paintings and drawings” speak mountain language fluently and his drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Richard Swayze has hiked, climbed and traversed many of the mountains, or in some cases longs to, in his paintings. Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Wheel Throwing for Beginners
Nevada City Chamber
Enjoy tea, soft music and a calming space where you can start your creative journey
on the potters wheel. Zane and René will gently guide you through the learning process and ignite your enthusiasm for this ancient craft and art.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $315, includes all materials and firings. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: This 7 week course will teach you the basics of throwing on the potters wheel. Enjoy learning in a relaxed, atmosphere in Rene's spacious and bright private studio, with seasoned potters guiding you. Zane Sawyer is an accomplished local potter specializing in Asian inspired teapots and teacups. René Sprattling has over 50 years experience as a ceramic artist, teacher, and past gallery owner. Open studio hours are available to current and past students.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
540 W Broad St. , Nevada City.
Explore History and Heritage at the North Star House – Twice Monthly Tours Now Offered
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Discover the rich history and natural beauty of the North Star House during our public tours, now held every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. This Julia Morgan-designed masterpiece invites visitors to explore its storied architecture, remarkable grounds, and vibrant role in Nevada County’s past and present.
Once the home of author and illustrator Mary Hallock Foote and North Star Mine Superintendent Arthur De Wint Foote, the North Star House was built as a gathering space for engineers, writers, and visionaries of the time. Over a century later, it's being lovingly brought back to life by a team of volunteers, craftsmen, and historians who believe in preserving its legacy for generations to come.
On the tour, you’ll walk through spaces that have been beautifully restored and others still mid-transformation, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at historic preservation in action. From intricate stonework to original fireplaces, each corner of the house tells a story.
The tour also includes…
Price: 0. Phone: 530-477-7126. Email: media@thenorthstarhouse.org. Type of event: Organizations and Facilities. Venue: North Star House. Event location: North Star House. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Discover the rich history and natural beauty of the North Star House during our public tours, now held every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
12075 Auburn Rd. Grass Valley, CA 95949.
For more info visit www.northstarhouse.org. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
Richard Swayze has hiked and climbed many of the mountains in his paintings. Reminding him of places he's been and places he wishes to experience. His drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur.This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Lava Cap Mine Superfund Site Public Meeting
Type of Event: Government Meetings. Community. Other location: Eric Rood Administrative Center, Empire Conference Room. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $0. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is hosting a hybrid public meeting on Thursday, November 13th, to discuss an upcoming cleanup action for the Lava Cap Mine Superfund site, near Nevada City. EPA will discuss the upcoming cleanup action, answer questions and receive comments. The meeting will be held at 5:30pm in the Empire Conference Room at the Eric Rood Administrative Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, in Nevada City. For virtual attendance instructions, and to learn more about the site, please visit the si…
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Eric Rood Administrative Center
950 Maidu Avenue
Empire Conference Room
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Creative Capital | Cultivating Community with ASiF - Artists’ Studio in the Foothills Exhibition
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Through this multi-media exhibition, Creative Capital highlights the importance of creative hubs as catalysts for commerce and social well-being. It takes a close look at how creative spaces serve as essential vehicles for developing and sustaining professional artists.
Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: Eric Rood Administrative Center. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: By partnering with ASiF, this exhibition takes a behind-the-scenes look at just one of the many makers’ spaces that make Nevada County a thriving arts ecosystem—by providing access to a network of resources and relationships within the community. Celebrate ASiF’s community and learn more about the powerful impact these creative hubs have within our Cultural Districts, east and west.
Art in Public Spaces is a program of Nevada County Arts Council, presented in partnership with the County of Nevada.
Exh…
Friday, November 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Rood Center
950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City 95959.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
In both his paintings and drawings Richard Swayze speaks of observation and stillness.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. Old postal stamps, chalk, and ink markings broaden the scene or place, inviting speculation.The paintings in this current exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect. This is Swayze's third solo show at the winery. It will run through November 17.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. High Relief Wood Carving
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In this hands-on workshop, master woodcarver Ron Ramsey will guide you through his unique, beginner-friendly method of creating highly dimensional relief carvings.
Price: $425. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Workshop. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/high-relief-wood-carving-workshop/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: High Relief Wood Carving with Ron Ramsey
Bring dimension to your creativity with the art of high relief carving!
In this hands-on workshop, master woodcarver Ron Ramsey will guide you through his unique, beginner-friendly method of creating highly dimensional relief carvings. Using a simple system of built-up pieces, you’ll learn techniques that make it possible for anyone—even complete beginners—to create an impressive wood sculpture.
You’ll gain experience with both hand and power tools, explore airbru…
Friday, November 14, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Curious Forge
13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bld 9
Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit thecuriousforge.org. Poetry Open Mic
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Poetry Open Mic Night w/Rev. Lani Howard
In-Person or via Zoom.
Price: $10 Love Offering-no one turned away. Phone: 530-274-1018. Email: office@sierracenter.org. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. Venue: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Bring your favorite poem to share. Maybe you wrote it, maybe someone else did, but it resonated with you. Maybe you found it at just the right time ~ so feel free to share that story in a safe and welcoming place.
Suggested donation $10 each meeting. No one turned away ~ Wheelchair access available.
***Please park in the rear of the Veteran's Memorial parking lot, 255 S. Auburn St, and use the path to the center.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
119 Florence Ave
Grass Valley, CA.
DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MARKET & Community Tree Lighting Ceremony
Come welcome in the holiday season with our annual Holiday Market and finish the day with our Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Holiday. Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Mill Street. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Get a jump start on the Holiday shopping with sales, raffles, giveaways, and more from your local merchants!
Join us as we open the season of festivities at the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 PM!
Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Mill Street.
For more info visit downtowngrassvalley.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
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Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in Richard Swayze’s exhibit “paintings and drawings” speak mountain language fluently and his drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur. This is Swayze’s third solo show at the Nevada City Winery Gallery and runs through November 17.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Each drawing has a kind of layered haziness, there are refined details as well as natural earthiness. Old postal stamps, chalk, and ink markings broaden the scene or place, inviting speculation.The paintings in this current exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect.The exhibit runs through November 17.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Cuarteto Latinoamericano presented by InConcert Sierra
Nevada City Chamber
Cuarteto Latinoamericano is one of the world’s premier ensembles and a champion of Latin American string quartet music since 1982. With performances across five continents and over 100 world premieres, they’ve earned two Latin Grammys and multiple awards for adventurous programming and artistic excellence.
Cuarteto Latinoamericano brings the soul of Latin America to life with every note—virtuosic, passionate, and profoundly moving.
Type of Event: Music / Concert. Event location: Seventh Day Adventist Church. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $50-$5. Online ticket: https://www.simpletix.com/e/cuarteto-latinoamericano-tickets-214378. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Cuarteto Latinoamericano
Saúl Bitrán violin ∙ Arón Bitrán violin
Álvaro Bitrán cello ∙ Javier Montiel viola
November 16, 2025 ∙ 2pm with 1:15 pre-concert forum
A final performance
Don’t miss this rare and bittersweet opportunity to experience one of the world’s most celebrated string quartets in one of their final performances before retirement. For over four decades, Cuarteto Latinoamericano has captivated audiences worldwide with their passionate interpretations and dedication to the string…
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
SDA Church.
For more info visit www.inconcertsierra.org. A Path to Clarity, a Talk with Nereyda Ramirez, an evening of Community, Connection, and Reflection
Nevada City Chamber
Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Inner Path Yoga & Meditation Studio. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $30. Age range: Adult. Event details: Join us for a heartfelt and soul-nourishing evening with Nereyda Ramirez, as she speaks and invites us into a deeper conversation about Our Heart’s Whisper, the quiet, intuitive voice within each of us that often knows the way, even when we feel confused and lost.This intimate event is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and explore the journey of trusting your heart’s gentle nudges. Through storytelling, reflection, and a guided moment of stillness, you’ll be encouraged to tune in…
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Inner Path Yoga Studio
200 Commercial St, Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit nevadacity.innerpath.org. Deep Cover
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DEEP COVER - 11/16 - Noirvember heads to Los Angeles, as we highlight some of the greatest film noirs set amidst the sun-soaked streets of the City of Angels. Film noir hits the mean streets of 1990s Los Angeles in this stylish and subversive underworld odyssey from veteran actor-director Bill Duke.
Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005748000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Laurence Fishburne stars as Russell Stevens, a police officer who goes undercover as “John Hull,” the partner of a dangerously ambitious cocaine trafficker (Jeff Goldblum), in order to infiltrate and bring down a powerful Latin American drug ring operating in LA. But the further Stevens descends into this ruthless world of money, violence, and power, the more disillusioned he becomes—and the harder it is to make out the line between right and wrong, crime and justice. Steeped in shadowy, neon-soaked atmosph…
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"
Nevada City Chamber
The paintings in this exhibit speak mountain language fluently. It is a silent language coming from study, personal experience, love and respect. His drawings are a study in precision.
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In both his paintings and drawings Swayze speaks of observation and stillness, while celebrating exhilaration, oddities and artifacts offering us the opportunity to ponder our and imprints smallness against the earth’s grandeur.This is Swayze’s third solo show at the Nevada City Winery Gallery and runs through November 17.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Open Mic
Nevada City Chamber
For singers, musicians, song-writers, poets, story-tellers and everyone else
Share your talent, or just come and enjoy some of the best entertainment value in Nevada City.
SEE YOU THERE!
.
Type of Event: Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Voluntary: Suggested Donation $5 - No One Turned Away-. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Sponsored by Nevada City Odd Fellows
When: EVERY Monday, 6:30-9:00pm.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.
Spring Street Swing Out
Nevada City Chamber
Come join us for our monthly swing dance and lindy hop event. Our evenings begin with an intro lesson followed by a couple hours of DJ’d music or a live band- depending on the month. No partner or experience required.
Type of Event: Community. Music / Concert. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Odd Fellows Hall. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $10-15. Age range: All Ages.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Hall.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyswings.org. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Playwrights Group
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Meet with fellow playwrights twice a month to discuss tools of the trade, playwriting tips, provide and receive feedback, and share in the process of creating plays or musicals for the stage.
Price: 0. Phone: 7072929498. Email: marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Theatre. Venue: Private Residence. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going writers' group. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Weds of every month. On the 1st Weds one member of the group provides a brief presentation or leads a discussion on some aspect of playwriting. After the presentation/discussion, we'll do a brief check-in, and then spend the rest of our time writing in silence. and check-out at the end of our session. On the 3rd Weds, we read a play of on…
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 4:30 PM.
Private residence in Grass Valley. Email Kimberly at marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Playwriting Group
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All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Price: Free. Phone: 7072929498. Email: marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Theatre. Venue: Members homes. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. All Ages.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Sent upon request. (We meet in each other's homes.).
Wheel Throwing for Beginners
Nevada City Chamber
Enjoy tea, soft music and a calming space where you can start your creative journey
on the potters wheel. Zane and René will gently guide you through the learning process and ignite your enthusiasm for this ancient craft and art.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $315, includes all materials and firings. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: This 7 week course will teach you the basics of throwing on the potters wheel. Enjoy learning in a relaxed, atmosphere in Rene's spacious and bright private studio, with seasoned potters guiding you. Zane Sawyer is an accomplished local potter specializing in Asian inspired teapots and teacups. René Sprattling has over 50 years experience as a ceramic artist, teacher, and past gallery owner. Open studio hours are available to current and past students.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
540 W Broad St. , Nevada City.
Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.
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It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn! You know what that means; bring your song choices, your voice and your friends. We’ve got the DJ, the tunes and the beer. It’s going to be a great time, come on down and sing your heart out! All ages welcome.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Music / Concert. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. Other location: Grass Valley Brewing Co. City/Area: Grass Valley. Event details: It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn!
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gvbrew.com. Open Mic Night at the Center for the Arts
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Price: $5. Phone: (530) 274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. Music. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUZ000003Luv72AC. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Open Mic Night at the Center for the Arts – now on third Thursdays!
Calling all comics, musicians, poets, storytellers, and performers — Open Mic Night is back with a new groove. Starting Thursday, May 15th – we’re officially moving to the third Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 9:30 pm at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, in the Center’s Off Center Stage at 315 Richardson Street.
To help keep this community event going strong, we’re asking for a small donation at the door. Thanks for su…
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, in the Center’s Off Center Stage at 315 Richardson Street.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. Creative Capital | Cultivating Community with ASiF - Artists’ Studio in the Foothills Exhibition
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Through this multi-media exhibition, Creative Capital highlights the importance of creative hubs as catalysts for commerce and social well-being. It takes a close look at how creative spaces serve as essential vehicles for developing and sustaining professional artists.
Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: Eric Rood Administrative Center. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: By partnering with ASiF, this exhibition takes a behind-the-scenes look at just one of the many makers’ spaces that make Nevada County a thriving arts ecosystem—by providing access to a network of resources and relationships within the community. Celebrate ASiF’s community and learn more about the powerful impact these creative hubs have within our Cultural Districts, east and west.
Art in Public Spaces is a program of Nevada County Arts Council, presented in partnership with the County of Nevada.
Exh…
Friday, November 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Rood Center
950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City 95959.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
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Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Jazz Jam @ Grass Valley Brewery
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Price: Free. Phone: (530) 271-2739. Email: rich.celio@icloud.com. Type of event: Music. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: This is not a ticketed event. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The house trio will be Al Feeney, keyboards; John Lace, bass, Karl Chelette, drums, MC and your host for the evening. Drinks and great food available.
If you would like to sit in, bring charts if not readily available in fake books, vocalists need to have music, or know it, in their key and bring their own microphone. Guitarists could bring a small amp. You may play solo with the trio or add others to your combo. Bring a friend, tell a friend and help this great local jazz jam session grow!!! Ho…
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Grass Valley Brewery
141 E Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sierrajazzsociety.com. Live from Laurel Canyon: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
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Price: 47-65. Phone: 530-274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Music. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?_gl=1*xww79y*_gcl_au*MTA4NTgxNjMyNy4xNzQ3MDcyOTA4#/events/a0SUZ000003sqfp2AA. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Presented by The Center for the Arts
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Tickets: Reserved Seating
Genre: Folk, Rock, Tribute
"Live from Laurel Canyon - Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock" is an evening of live music and narrated stories of some of the most influential songwriters who lived in Laurel Canyon in the mid 1960's and 70's. Similar to other legendary rock and roll neighborhoods of the same era like Haight A…
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. Mulholland Drive
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MULHOLLAND DRIVE - 11/23 - Noirvember heads to Los Angeles, as we highlight some of the greatest film noirs set amidst the sun-soaked streets of the City of Angels.
Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005749000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: A love story in the city of dreams. Blonde Betty Elms (Naomi Watts) has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia (Laura Harring). Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman’s identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher (Justin Theroux) runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project. David Lynch’s seductive and scary vision of Los Angeles’s dream factory is one of the true masterpieces of the new millennium, a tale of love, jealousy,…
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Open Mic
Nevada City Chamber
For singers, musicians, song-writers, poets, story-tellers and everyone else
Share your talent, or just come and enjoy some of the best entertainment value in Nevada City.
SEE YOU THERE!
.
Type of Event: Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Voluntary: Suggested Donation $5 - No One Turned Away-. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Sponsored by Nevada City Odd Fellows
When: EVERY Monday, 6:30-9:00pm.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.
Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Thanksgiving Dinner Pop Up
Nevada City Chamber
Thanksgiving is almost here, and so are the pies.
Our annual Thanksgiving Pop-Up is back on Tuesday, November 26th, with a full lineup of seasonal sweets, take-and-bake favorites, and chef-made dinners to make your holiday stress-free and delicious.
Pies, sides, and dinner packages sell out fast—get ahead of the game and pre-order today!
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event details: It’s officially pie season at Emily’s Catering!We’re baking up all your holiday favorites just in time for Thanksgiving. Our annual Thanksgiving Pop-Up is happening Tuesday, November 26th, from 12–6pm at 421 Colfax Ave in Grass Valley.This year’s menu features over a dozen sweet selections including Cherry Lattice, Lemon Meringue, Mixed Berry Lattice, Traditional Pumpkin, Apple Crumble, GF Fruit Crisps, Vanilla Cheesecake, and Pumpkin Cheesecake—available in both 4” and 9” sizes. (Just don’t forget the Vani…
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
421 Colfax Ave. Grass Valley.
For more info visit emilyscateringandcakes.wpcomstaging.com. Yoga Retreat: Awakening the Heart’s Gratitude
Nevada County Gold
Retreat Highlights: yoga postures and techniques, meditation technique by Paramhansa Yogananda, satsang, reflection activities, gratitude kirtan.
The retreat is from Fri Nov 28 3 pm to Sun Nov 30 1:30 pm.
Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. Other location: The Expanding Light Retreat, at Ananda Village, 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, tel (530) 478-7518. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Call or email us for day-guest pricing (tel (800) 346-5350 & (530) 478-7518 or info@expandinglight.org). Online ticket: https://www.ananda.org/expanding-light-retreat/programs-rg/1397/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: As autumn brings with it a sense of gratitude, does your heart yearn for an experience that relaxes your body and nourishes your soul? Experience a yoga retreat that rejuvenates your body, calms your mind and offers a variety of uplifting spiritual activities. Allow your whole self to be cradled in the serene beauty and tranquil peace of Ananda Village.
Friday, November 28, 2025 – Sunday, November 30, 2025.
The Expanding Light Retreat, at Ananda Village
13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA
tel (800) 346-5350 | (530) 478-7518.
For more info visit www.ananda.org. Creative Capital | Cultivating Community with ASiF - Artists’ Studio in the Foothills Exhibition
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Through this multi-media exhibition, Creative Capital highlights the importance of creative hubs as catalysts for commerce and social well-being. It takes a close look at how creative spaces serve as essential vehicles for developing and sustaining professional artists.
Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: Eric Rood Administrative Center. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: By partnering with ASiF, this exhibition takes a behind-the-scenes look at just one of the many makers’ spaces that make Nevada County a thriving arts ecosystem—by providing access to a network of resources and relationships within the community. Celebrate ASiF’s community and learn more about the powerful impact these creative hubs have within our Cultural Districts, east and west.
Art in Public Spaces is a program of Nevada County Arts Council, presented in partnership with the County of Nevada.
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Friday, November 28, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Rood Center
950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City 95959.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org. 57th ANNUAL CORNISH CHRISTMAS
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The air is filled with the sweet aroma of roasted chestnuts, spiced cider, and holiday confections as carolers in Victorian attire serenade passersby with beloved holiday tunes. Children can meet Santa Claus, enjoy festive crafts, and marvel at dazzling holiday displays while families and friends gather around the fire pit, eating roasted chestnuts and sipping hot holiday beverages on a crisp winter evening. With a sparkling Christmas tree and a warm, nostalgic atmosphere, this timeless street fair captures the spirit of the season and brings the magic of a traditional Cornish Christmas to life.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Fair / Festival / Gala. Holiday. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Friday Nights, Nov 28th ─ December 19th, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM. Evening event rain or shine. A family friendly street festival of food, crafts, entertainment, and history.
Step into the warmth and wonder of an Old-Fashioned Christmas Street Faire, where the charm of a bygone era comes alive under twinkling lights and festive decorations. Stroll through streets lined with stalls brimming with handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and local treasures. This year, enjoy a FREE shuttle service to Cornish Christmas!
Friday, November 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Downtown Grass Valley.
For more info visit downtowngrassvalley.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
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Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Spanish story time
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Call 530-582-7846 for more information.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: Children. All Ages. Event description: Monthly bilingual story time with Reyna Sanchez-Lopez. Enjoy lively books and activities to introduce children to the wonders of reading and books.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Truckee Library
10031 Levon Ave
Truckee, CA 96161.
Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Open Mic
Nevada City Chamber
For singers, musicians, song-writers, poets, story-tellers and everyone else
Share your talent, or just come and enjoy some of the best entertainment value in Nevada City.
SEE YOU THERE!
.
Type of Event: Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Voluntary: Suggested Donation $5 - No One Turned Away-. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Sponsored by Nevada City Odd Fellows
When: EVERY Monday, 6:30-9:00pm.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.
Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Playwriting Group
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All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Price: Free. Phone: 7072929498. Email: marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Theatre. Venue: Members homes. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. All Ages.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Sent upon request. (We meet in each other's homes.).