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Penn Valley Farmers Market

Tourism 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

Tourism 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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Sunday, October 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up

Tourism 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.

30th Annual Open Studios – Nevada County West

Tourism Price: $0. Phone: 530-274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: The Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.org/open-studios-tour/. Age range: All Ages. Event description: 30th Annual Open Studios – Nevada County West Celebrate three decades of creativity with the 30th Annual Open Studios Free Art Tour, happening October 11–12 and 18–19. Explore the studios of more than 80 local artists across western Nevada County in this self-guided tour that’s free and open to all. Start at the Open Studios Preview Exhibition in the Granucci Gallery at The Center for the Arts, on view September 26 – October 19, 2025. Featuring one work from each participating artist, the exhibition is th… Sunday, October 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St.Grass Valley, CA 95945 Throughtout all of Neveda County. For more info visit thecenterforthearts.org.

Woodturning 101 – Craft a Beautiful Wooden Bowl

Tourism In this class, you’ll learn how to turn a beautiful bowl out of wood using a lathe. Price: $200. 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/woodturning-class/. Age range: Adult. Event description: Discover the art of woodturning and learn to make a beautiful wood bowl using a wood lathe – no experience is required! Are you interested in woodturning and looking to learn a new skill? In this class, you’ll learn how to turn a beautiful bowl out of wood using a lathe. The process is both rewarding and relaxing, as you take a piece of raw wood and turn it into a functional work of wood art.  Under the guidance of our experienced instructor, you’ll start by learning the basics of wood lathe operation and… Sunday, October 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bld 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Speaker Series: Jerry Martini – How Many Miners Died in the Gold Mines?

Tourism 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

Tourism 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.

Beetlejuice Jr The Musical

Tourism It's SHOWTIME!!! Our production of Beetlejuice Jr is a Nevada County Premier!! With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. Type of Event: Theatre / Film. Community. Children / Family. Event location: Grass Valley Elks Lodge. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://lyricrosetheatre.com/tickets. Age range: All Ages. Event details: It's SHOWTIME!!! Our production of Beetlejuice Jr is a Nevada County Premier!! With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical.The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR. the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the lo… Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Grass Valley Elks Lodge 109 S School St Grass Valley, CA 95945. For more info visit lyricrosetheatre.com.

Book Release Event

Tourism I have written a three book memoir. Since I was a boy I had so many  questions about life. Growing up I read many adventure books about South America They were searching for something, something that would make life comprehensible. From that point I wanted adventures to to teach me and find the answer to the question: What Is Life? In 1977 I went to South America for third time and found Adventures and Misadventures. Price: Free. Phone: 530-798-9576. Email: sierrafriendsoftibet@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Venue: Madelyn Helling Library Community Room. Event location: Madelyn Helling Library. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: None, event is free. Age range: Adult. Event description: The Book Release Event will contain stories of Adventures and Misadventures in South America and other places from 1977 to 1982. These events are written about in my memoir What Is Life. I will show many photographs and tell stories of everything that happened to me, including how many times I was very close to catastrophes and death. Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Nevada County Madelyn Helling Library 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, California 95959.

FOGELBERG REVISITED - A TRIBUTE TO DAN

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.

Digital Arts Exploration – Youth Fall Break Camp

Create amazing digital art with the 3D printer and CNC Laser Cutter! Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Visual Art / Gallery. Other location: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $245. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/digital-arts-exploration-youth-fall-break-maker-xd-camp/. Age range: Children. Teens. Event details: Create amazing digital art with the 3D printer and CNC Laser Cutter! Camp participants will be designing and creating an LED Laser Cut projects using both 3d and 2d items from leather, wood, MDF, acrylic, and or fabric. Discover the art of 3D printing on our new Bambu 3D printers.  There will be a thorough discussion on how the machines work, how to operate them safely, finding design sources, and machine constraints. Participants will complete unique projects to bring home. Our camps are designed to be… Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Cosplay Costume and Character Creations- Youth Fall Break Camp

This session sparks imagination, fosters hands-on building skills, and inspires new prop-building adventures. Don’t miss the chance to design, shape, and decorate your way to legendary cosplay creations! Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Visual Art / Gallery. Other location: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $205. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/cosplay-new-adventures-youth-fall-break-camp/. Age range: Children. Teens. Event details: In this hands-on workshop, kids learn to craft their own personalized bracers (Wrist guards) and Pauldrons (Shoulder armor) using EVA foam, specialized adhesives, and pro finishing tricks. They will have a variety of options to modify the base patterns for their own flair, then transform each piece to mimic metal, leather, or stone with specialized painting methods. Participants will learn skills such as: Pattern Making Problem-solving in 3D space Workshop/tool safety Safe handling and creative techniq… Monday, October 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Glass Flameworking Arts – Youth Fall Break Camp

This camp is designed for both beginners and continuing participants with two instructors ready to devote time to all skill levels. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Makerspace Events. Other location: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $275. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/glass-flameworking-adventures-youth-fall-break-camp/. Age range: Teens. Event details: Glass Lampworking with the Flameworking Torch  This camp is designed for both beginners and continuing participants with two instructors ready to devote time to all skill levels. Beginners: Will learn the basics of how to safely use a torch to manipulate glass to create original glass projects including hearts, marbles, small glass sculptures and a wand! Continuing Students:  Will work on improving skills and learning more complex flameworking techniques. Our camps are designed to be both fun and educat… Monday, October 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Woodshop Adventures – Youth Fall Break Camp

This class is perfect for kids who love to create and build! They will learn the basics of woodworking through fun, hands-on projects using a variety of tools. Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Visual Art / Gallery. Other location: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $200. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/woodshop-adventures-youth-fall-break-camp/. Age range: Children. Event details: This class is perfect for kids who love to create and build! They will learn the basics of woodworking through fun, hands-on projects using a variety of tools. They will work on unique projects that they can take home and show off to their friends and family. Our classes are designed to be both fun and educational, with experienced instructors who are passionate about sharing their skills and knowledge with young people. We take great care to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child c… Monday, October 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

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 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Asif Studios.

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram

Tourism 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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

African Drum & Dance

Tourism For over 30 years Nevada County has offered this unique opportunity to learn music, song, and dance from African Diasporic disciplines. Drum class is offered from 4-5pm with Masters of their craft. It’s recommended to bring your own instrument. From 5-630pm dance class is guided by warm and welcoming artists! Warm up is about 30min- followed by steps and choreography according to specific rhythms. The class is well-paced and engaging, & quite energetic! All are welcome to join! Price: $20 each Drum/Dance. Phone: 5304703053. Email: lisa.mangoblue@gmail.com. Type of event: Dance. Venue: Miners Foundry Cultural Center. Event location: Miners Foundry. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Come join our vibrant African Drum and Dance classes! Open to all ages and abilities, we explore different styles from across the African Diasporic disciplines. Including Malian, Congolese, Guinean, Senegalese, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian. Masters of their craft travel from all over to share their culture and heritage with our beautiful community, along with our own fabulous local teachers and percussionists, to offer a truly inspiring and engaging experience. For more info or to join our email list conta… Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 325 Spring Street Nevada City CA. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Spring Street Swing Out

Tourism 🎶 Get Ready to Swing the Night Away! 💃🕺 Join us for our monthly Swing Dance & Lindy Hop Night – a high-energy evening filled with music, movement, and community fun! 🕕 Intro Lesson: 6–7 PM – Perfect for beginners! No experience or partner needed. 🎉 Social Dance to follow – Dance the night away with fellow swing lovers! 💵 Tickets: • $10 – DJ Nights (6pm-9pm) • $15 – Live Band Nights (6pm-10pm) 🎓 Students: $5 off with valid ID! 🎷Check our calendar for upcoming live band nights and special events: 👉 nevadacountyswings.org Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or you're a Lindy pro, there's a spot for you. See you there! Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Community. Music / Concert. Health / Wellbeing. History / Heritage. Children / Family. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: 5-15. Age range: All Ages. Event details: 🎶 Get Ready to Swing the Night Away! 💃🕺Join us for our monthly Swing Dance & Lindy Hop Night – a high-energy evening filled with music, movement, and community fun!🕕 Intro Lesson: 6–7 PM – Perfect for beginners! No experience or partner needed.🎉 Social Dance to follow – Dance the night away with fellow swing lovers!💵 Tickets:• $10 – DJ Nights (6pm-9pm)• $15 – Live Band Nights (6pm-10pm)🎓 Students: $5 off with valid ID!🎷Check our calendar for up… Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. 212 Spring Street Nevada City, Ca. 95959.

The Rise & Speak Experience

Tourism 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.

October Spring Street Swingout featuring the Hank Biggs Band

Tourism Join us for a night of East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop, featuring live music from the Hank Biggs Band (more info below), Nevada City Winery wine and BrewBilt BrewHaus beer. The price of admission is $15 ($10 students) includes an hour of dance lessons from 6-7. Type of Event: Community. Music / Concert. Beer / Wine / Food. Fair / Festival / Gala. Other location: Nevada City Oddfellows Hall. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15 ($10 students). Age range: All Ages. Event details: Lindy hop and east coast swing dance for all ages. Free beginner lesson 6-7 pm, dance to Hank Biggs Band 7-10 pm. Cost $15 ($10 students). Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. 212 Spring Street Nevada City CA 95959. For more info visit www.nevadacountyswings.org.

Spring Street Swing Out

Tourism 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.

Salsa Dance Social

Tourism Type of Event: Music / Concert. Fair / Festival / Gala. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5. Age range: Adult. Event details: Where can you go in town and for $5 bucks you can have 2 1/2 hours of fun? and with the nicest people ever......Salsa Sierra's Social Dance Night!! Tonight! Come party and dance! And it's Only $5 It's from 7:30 - 10:00 (BTW it's every Tuesday) Salsa Sierra 542 Searls Ave in Nevada City Behind SPD - Take the driveway across from Big Brand Tire (formerly Plaza Tire) 530-477-0767. Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. 542 Searls Ave. Nevada City, CA Behind SPD and across from Big Brand TIre.

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 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"

Tourism 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

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, October 22, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Sent upon request. (We meet in each other's homes.).

Crazy Over Clovers: The Trifolium Diversity of Nevada and Placer Counties

Tourism Join local plant expert Shane Hanofee for an evening profiling one of the most diverse groups of wildflowers found in our area, the bountiful clovers in the genus Trifolium. Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Event location: Seamans Lodge. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Donation requested at registration. Online ticket: Https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crazy-over-clovers-the-trifolium-diversity-of-nevada-placer-counties-tickets-1708990048239. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens. Event details: Join local plant expert Shane Hanofee for an evening profiling one of the most diverse groups of wildflowers found in our area, the bountiful clovers in the genus Trifolium. These delightful plants come in a staggering variety of sizes, shapes and colors. You’ll learn how to tell them apart, where they like to grow, and what makes them so interesting! Whether wild, waifs or weeds, they are all wonderful! This program is sponsored by the California Native Plant Society’s (CNPS) local Redbud Chapter.Shane Han… Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Seaman’s Lodge, 423 Nimrod St, Nevada City. For more info visit chapters.cnps.org.

Wheel Throwing for Beginners

Tourism 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.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The Reception is this evening. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Thursday, October 23, 2025. P.O. Box Grass Valley, CA 95945.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Thursday, October 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up

Tourism 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.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. P.O. Box Grass Valley, CA 95945.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance Opening Reception

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Paint and Sip with Alan Rollins

Tourism .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.

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.

Rumpelstilzchen’s Fairy Gold

Tourism With the help of two wise cracking bookworms, a mysterious witch in the woods and a larger-than-life operatic singing book, Rumpelstilzchen sets off on a quest to become a story spinner, save the world and answer the question: "If stories come from the world of imagination, what would happen if there weren’t any stories left?”. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. Theatre / Film. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://paulemerymusic.com/dalrymple-macalpin-rumpelstilzchens-fairy-gold/. Age range: All Ages. Event details: An original musical theatre back-story on the most enigmatic Brother’s Grimm character."What do you remember about Rumpelstilzchen?”“Wasn’t he the one who spins straw into gold?”“Well yes, but in our re-telling of the story we learn that what Rumpelstilzchen really spins is much more precious than gold, for he spins stories…. ”No one has ever gone back to the origins of Rumpelstilzchen and answered the questions about who is and where he comes from. However, when we look deeper into the Brother’s Grimm fair… Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Nevada Theatre 401 Broad Street, Nevada City 95959.

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 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City 95959. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Friday, October 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up

Tourism 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"

Tourism 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.

Music in the Mountains Fall Gala

Tourism 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.

Torchlight Tours

Tourism 3rd Annual Torchlight Tour - Experience the historic grounds of the former Mount St. Mary's orphanage and convent by flashlight. Not a haunted house - this a different experience than regular free tours where you will see parts of the building and grounds that are not normally on display. Refreshments and other surprises are included! Price: $25 per person. Phone: 530-272-4725. Email: office@grassvalleymuseum.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Garden and Museum. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Adult. All Ages. Event description: 3rd Annual Torchlight Tour - Experience the historic grounds of the former Mount St. Mary's orphanage and convent by flashlight. Not a haunted house - this a different experience than regular free tours where you will see parts of the building and grounds that are not normally on display. Refreshments and other surprises are included! Friday, October 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Grass Valley Museum 410 South Church Street Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Beetlejuice Jr The Musical

Tourism It's SHOWTIME!!! Our production of Beetlejuice Jr is a Nevada County Premier!! With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. Type of Event: Theatre / Film. Community. Children / Family. Event location: Grass Valley Elks Lodge. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://lyricrosetheatre.com/tickets. Age range: All Ages. Event details: It's SHOWTIME!!! Our production of Beetlejuice Jr is a Nevada County Premier!! With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical.The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR. the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the lo… Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Grass Valley Elks Lodge 109 S School St Grass Valley, CA 95945. For more info visit lyricrosetheatre.com.

Rumpelstilzchen’s Fairy Gold

Tourism With the help of two wise cracking bookworms, a mysterious witch in the woods and a larger-than-life operatic singing book, Rumpelstilzchen sets off on a quest to become a story spinner, save the world and answer the question: "If stories come from the world of imagination, what would happen if there weren’t any stories left?”. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. Theatre / Film. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://paulemerymusic.com/dalrymple-macalpin-rumpelstilzchens-fairy-gold/. Age range: All Ages. Event details: An original musical theatre back-story on the most enigmatic Brother’s Grimm character."What do you remember about Rumpelstilzchen?”“Wasn’t he the one who spins straw into gold?”“Well yes, but in our re-telling of the story we learn that what Rumpelstilzchen really spins is much more precious than gold, for he spins stories…. ”No one has ever gone back to the origins of Rumpelstilzchen and answered the questions about who is and where he comes from. However, when we look deeper into the Brother’s Grimm fair… Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Nevada Theatre 401 Broad Street, Nevada City 95959.

Mystic Yin + Reiki + Sound Journey

Tourism Type of Event: Community. Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: 35. Online ticket: https://momence.com/s/124010100. Age range: All Ages. Event details: In this mystical collaboration, participants surrender to the flowing currents of yin energy as Bodhi’s crystalline tones wash over them like moonlight on still water, while Erika’s gentle guidance through yoga postures and Reiki healing creates a tapestry of transformation. Each note carries the essence of decades spent in communion with the sacred, while healing energy moves through the space like whispered prayers from the universe itself.Allow yourself to drift into the liminal space where sound becomes… Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM. 206 W Main Street. For more info visit momence.com.

Cars and coffee grass valley

Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the Mcknight crossing shopping center every saturday morning from 7 to 10. Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Mcknight crossing shopping center.

Geometric Yoga for Self-healing

Tourism Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing! Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. Other location: Inner Path - 200 Commercial Street - Downtown Nevada City. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens. Event details: We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork. Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Inner Path, 200 Commercial Street, Nevada City. For more info visit holisticeye.com.

STEAM Exploration Saturdays

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"

Tourism 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

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.

Drag Brunch

Tourism TWO fabulously fun drag shows with top-notch performers from all over the state of California! Come celebrate Nevada City pride in the historical National Exchange Hotel. Brunch food and beverage available for purchase from the Lola Restaurant. $30 ticket includes a $5 cash-back tip, so you can make it rain on our queens! Food and beverage not included in the ticket price, but available for purchase on-site. Doors open at 10:30am for the 11:00am show. Doors open at 12:30pm for the 1:00pm show. Seating is limited so snatch up your ticket while they last! Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Comedy / Improv. Community. Music / Concert. Theatre / Film. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: The National Exchange Hotel. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: 30.00. Online ticket: https://www.ambrosia.events/banner-mountain-clubhouse/events/drag-brunch-the-national-exchange-hotel. Age range: All Ages. Event details: TWO fabulously fun drag shows with top-notch performers from all over the state of California! Come celebrate Nevada City pride in the historical National Exchange Hotel. Brunch food and beverage available for purchase from the Lola Restaurant.$30 ticket includes a $5 cash-back tip, so you can make it rain on our queens! Food and beverage not included in the ticket price, but available for purchase on-site. Doors open at 10:30am for the 11:00am show. Doors open at 12:30pm for the 1:00pm show. Seating is lim… Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The National Exchange Hotel. For more info visit www.ambrosia.events.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

BrewHaus Vintage Market

Tourism Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Community. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join us for our first ever vintage market. Mod & Odd Vintage and Run Of The Mill, along with other vendors, will be selling vintage clothing, band t-shirts, records, handmade clothing, and jewelry. Presented by : https://www.instagram.com/vintagemarket_nc/ Featured Vendors : https://www.instagram.com/modandodd/ https://www.instagram.com/runofthemill_vintage/and more! Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. BrewBilt BrewHaus Nevada City 300 Spring Street Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up

Tourism 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"

Tourism 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.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Saturday, October 25, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Trail or Treat

Tourism Trick or treat your way along the trail for candy, hot cider and popcorn, and Halloween themed arts and crafts. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Outdoors / Recreation. Event location: Pioneer Park. Other location: Along Little Deer Creek Trail. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trail-or-treat-at-little-deer-creek-2025-tickets-1716880528879?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Children. Event details: We are convening all ghosts and ghouls, witches and warlocks, at Little Deer Creek Trail for BYLT’s annual Trail or Treat Halloween event! Come in your most spooktacular costume for the costume contest and photo booth, then trick or treat your way along the trail for candy, hot cider and popcorn, and Halloween themed arts and crafts.This is a free family-friendly event, all ages are welcome, though we do ask that you RSVP so we have an idea of how many people are attending. Saturday, October 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Little Deer Creek Trail 421 Nimrod Street Nevada City, CA 94949 Event check in is located in the lower parking lot of Pioneer Park near the tennis courts. For more info visit www.bylt.org.

Trick-or-Tri-Tip, Drive Thru BBQ

Halloween Trick-or-Tri-Tip Santa Maria Style BBQ Drive Thru/Pickup Dinner October 25, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm $25 per meal, $89 for a family meal for four Includes: tri-tip, salad, beans, garlic bread, salsa and a brownie. Lyman Gilmore Middle School 10837 Rough and Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Details at. Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Community. Children / Family. Fundraiser. Other location: Lyman Gilmore Middle School. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $25. Online ticket: Halloween Trick-or-Tri-Tip Santa Maria Style BBQ Drive Thru/Pickup Dinner October 25, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm $25 per meal, $89 for a family meal for four Includes: tri-tip, salad, beans, garlic bread, salsa and a brownie. Lyman Gilmore Middle School 10837 Rough and Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Details at www.GVRotary.org. Age range: All Ages. Event details: https://www.crsadmin.com/eventportal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=baf4a364-f359-4dd5-abac-576f6c95e269. Saturday, October 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Lyman Gilmore Middle School 10837 Rough and Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 9594.

Rumpelstilzchen’s Fairy Gold

Tourism With the help of two wise cracking bookworms, a mysterious witch in the woods and a larger-than-life operatic singing book, Rumpelstilzchen sets off on a quest to become a story spinner, save the world and answer the question: "If stories come from the world of imagination, what would happen if there weren’t any stories left?”. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. Theatre / Film. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://paulemerymusic.com/dalrymple-macalpin-rumpelstilzchens-fairy-gold/. Age range: All Ages. Event details: An original musical theatre back-story on the most enigmatic Brother’s Grimm character."What do you remember about Rumpelstilzchen?”“Wasn’t he the one who spins straw into gold?”“Well yes, but in our re-telling of the story we learn that what Rumpelstilzchen really spins is much more precious than gold, for he spins stories…. ”No one has ever gone back to the origins of Rumpelstilzchen and answered the questions about who is and where he comes from. However, when we look deeper into the Brother’s Grimm fair… Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Nevada Theatre 401 Broad Street, Nevada City 95959.

Disco Inferno Halloween Ball!

Tourism Dress monstrously, all out disco style or somewhere in-between for this deep dive into Disco Inferno! The lights will be flashing and the bass will be thumpin’ and everybody will be dancing to “Stayin Alive,” “Boogie Oogie Oogie,” “Get Down Tonight,” “Best of My Love” and way more hot harmonies, cool hand motions and old school disco funkiness. Singers Lorraine Gervais, Chris & Jon Kelly and Angie Villwock will be gettin’ down with their glittery disco selves backed by the Super Fly Orchestra is: Bob Villwock, Ray Sayre, Gary Regina, Matt Langley, Tim Bulkley and Charlie Faber. Type of Event: Music / Concert. Event location: Miners Foundry. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $25-$35. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disco-inferno-halloween-ball-tickets-1313226428599?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The Miners Foundry is pleased to present the 4th Annual Disco Inferno Halloween Ball on Saturday, October 25, 2025, featuring Lorraine Gervais, Chris & Jon Kelly, Angie Villwock and The Super Fly Orchestra. It was so much fun last year that we just had to do it all over again. So get your Disco moves and your all night grooves ready!Singers Lorraine Gervais, Chris & Jon Kelly and Angie Villwock will be gettin’ down with their glittery disco selves backed by the Super Fly Orchestra is: Bob Villwock, Ray Sayr… Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM. The Miners Foundry 325 Spring St. Nevada City, Ca. For more info visit minersfoundry.org.

Penn Valley Farmers Market

Tourism 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"

Tourism 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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Sunday, October 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Large Form Ceramic and Underwater Photography Gallery Pop-Up

Tourism 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.

Tree of Life Watercolor Workshop

Tourism Unleash Your Inner Artist! Discover the joy of watercolor in this beginner-friendly Tree of Life workshop led by acclaimed artist Lisa Bohne. With all materials provided and Lisa’s warm, step-by-step guidance, you’ll leave with a finished masterpiece—and a newfound confidence in your creativity. “Lisa always makes me feel like an artist.” – Arlene B. Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Comedy / Improv. Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Fair / Festival / Gala. Fundraiser. Government Meetings. Health / Wellbeing. History / Heritage. Holiday. Literary Arts. Makerspace Events. Meeting. Music / Concert. Outdoors / Recreation. Sports. Theatre / Film. Visual Art / Gallery. Other location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $25 Materials Fee, $15 Suggested Love offering. Online ticket: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/MQCM66W7G5NTQ. Age range: All Ages. Event details: What: One day watercolor workshop with Lisa BohneWhen: Sunday, October 26th 12:00pm to 2:00pmWhere: 119 Florence Ave. Grass Valley, CA (parking at Grass Valley Veterans Memorial building) Who: Sierra Center for Spiritual LivingCost: $25 materials fee and $15 suggested love offering Contact/Preregister: office@sierracenter.org | (530) 274-1018Information: www.sierracenter.orgJoin in the fun and joy of creativity in this easy to follow watercolor class featuring the Tree of Life. Lisa makes learning easy and… Sunday, October 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. 119 Florence Ave Grass Valley, CA 95945.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Sunday, October 26, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Rumpelstilzchen’s Fairy Gold

Tourism With the help of two wise cracking bookworms, a mysterious witch in the woods and a larger-than-life operatic singing book, Rumpelstilzchen sets off on a quest to become a story spinner, save the world and answer the question: "If stories come from the world of imagination, what would happen if there weren’t any stories left?”. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Literary Arts. Music / Concert. Theatre / Film. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://paulemerymusic.com/dalrymple-macalpin-rumpelstilzchens-fairy-gold/. Age range: All Ages. Event details: An original musical theatre back-story on the most enigmatic Brother’s Grimm character."What do you remember about Rumpelstilzchen?”“Wasn’t he the one who spins straw into gold?”“Well yes, but in our re-telling of the story we learn that what Rumpelstilzchen really spins is much more precious than gold, for he spins stories…. ”No one has ever gone back to the origins of Rumpelstilzchen and answered the questions about who is and where he comes from. However, when we look deeper into the Brother’s Grimm fair… Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Nevada Theatre 401 Broad Street, Nevada City 95959.

Halloween Family Craft Day

Tourism Join us for a delightful day of creativity and fun at our Family Craft Day. Get ready to embark on a hands-on adventure as you create fun Halloween Themed art projects! Enjoy a few hours crafting with your family and bring home beautiful art creations to decorate your home this fall. Price: donation. 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/fall-family-craft-day/. Age range: Adult. Children. Event description: A family-focused event! Join us for a delightful day of creativity and fun at our Family Craft Day. Get ready to embark on a hands-on adventure as you create fun Halloween Themed art projects! Enjoy a few hours crafting with your family and bring home beautiful art creations to decorate your home this fall.  No prior experience required – just bring your enthusiasm and let your creativity soar! Open to All Ages:  Children must be accompanied by an adult family member or guardian. Price: donation-based, p… Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Jazz Jam @ Grass Valley Brewery

Tourism 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.

Nevada City Winery Open Mic

Tourism Open Mic with Cheyenne Skye! It’s your time to shine! Share your talents with a warm, supportive crowd that’s ready to cheer you on. Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Music / Concert. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Whether it’s spoken word, a song, instrumental music, comedy, poetry, or storytelling—we welcome it all with open arms! Not ready to share your talents, be part of our supportive crowd and help cheer everyone on. Sunday, October 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Nevada City Winery 321 Spring Street Nevada City. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Demons

Tourism 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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Monday, October 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Monday, October 27, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

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.

Beaucoup Chapeaux Plays World Music at the National Exchange Hotel

Tourism Type of Event: Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: On Monday, October 27, from 6-8pm, local world music quartet Beaucoup Chapeaux continues their now 20-month residency playing every third Monday at the lovely National Exchange Hotel in beautiful downtown Nevada City, CA.   Beaucoup Chapeaux's extraordinary repertoire focuses on the music of love and the joy of life, and includes ancient, contemporary, and traditional dance tunes and songs from various cultures and areas of South Western and Near Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Celtic Isles, the Americas,… Monday, October 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. National Exchange Hotel Nevada City, CA. For more info visit www.thenationalexchangehotel.com.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

African Drum & Dance

Tourism For over 30 years Nevada County has offered this unique opportunity to learn music, song, and dance from African Diasporic disciplines. Drum class is offered from 4-5pm with Masters of their craft. It’s recommended to bring your own instrument. From 5-630pm dance class is guided by warm and welcoming artists! Warm up is about 30min- followed by steps and choreography according to specific rhythms. The class is well-paced and engaging, & quite energetic! All are welcome to join! Price: $20 each Drum/Dance. Phone: 5304703053. Email: lisa.mangoblue@gmail.com. Type of event: Dance. Venue: Miners Foundry Cultural Center. Event location: Miners Foundry. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Come join our vibrant African Drum and Dance classes! Open to all ages and abilities, we explore different styles from across the African Diasporic disciplines. Including Malian, Congolese, Guinean, Senegalese, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian. Masters of their craft travel from all over to share their culture and heritage with our beautiful community, along with our own fabulous local teachers and percussionists, to offer a truly inspiring and engaging experience. For more info or to join our email list conta… Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 325 Spring Street Nevada City CA. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Torchlight Tours

Tourism 3rd Annual Torchlight Tour - Experience the historic grounds of the former Mount St. Mary's orphanage and convent by flashlight. Not a haunted house - this a differennt experience than regular free tours where you will see parts of the building and grounds that are not normally on display. Refreshments and other surprises are included! Price: $25 per person. Phone: 530-272-4725. Email: office@grassvalleymuseum.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Garden and Museum. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Adult. All Ages. Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Grass Valley Museum 410 South Church Street Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Salsa Dance Social

Tourism Type of Event: Music / Concert. Fair / Festival / Gala. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5. Age range: Adult. Event details: Where can you go in town and for $5 bucks you can have 2 1/2 hours of fun? and with the nicest people ever......Salsa Sierra's Social Dance Night!! Tonight! Come party and dance! And it's Only $5 It's from 7:30 - 10:00 (BTW it's every Tuesday) Salsa Sierra 542 Searls Ave in Nevada City Behind SPD - Take the driveway across from Big Brand Tire (formerly Plaza Tire) 530-477-0767. Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. 542 Searls Ave. Nevada City, CA Behind SPD and across from Big Brand TIre.

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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"

Tourism 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.

Intro to CAD Design for 3D Printing Using Onshape

2-session class.  This introductory class is for students who have little or no experience with 3d CAD and will teach you how to create your own designs using a free program called Onshape that you will enable you to use Onshape at home to continue to create designs in 3d that can be used for digital fabrication on 3d printers, CNC machines or plasma cutters etc. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Makerspace Events. Other location: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $145. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/intro-to-cad/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: 2-session class.  This introductory class is for students who have little or no experience with 3d CAD and will teach you how to create your own designs using a free program called Onshape that you will enable you to use Onshape at home to continue to create designs in 3d that can be used for digital fabrication on 3d printers, CNC machines or plasma cutters etc.  In this workshop, our experienced instructor will guide you, step by step, through the basic design process of using the Onshape program. This i… Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Wheel Throwing for Beginners

Tourism 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.

SAFE TRICK OR TREAT in Downtown Grass Valley!

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Children. Event details: Calling all little ghosts, superheroes, princesses, and pumpkins!  Downtown Grass Valley is turning into a Halloween wonderland where preschool kids can collect treats from local shops in a safe, friendly, and fun environment.  • Thursday, October 30, 2025 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Downtown Grass Valley Preschoolers, put on your costumes, grab your candy buckets, and get ready for giggles, goodies, and plenty of Halloween fun!  We can’t wait to see all the little monsters, witches, and wizards downtown!… Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Thursday, October 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Thursday, October 30, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Woodshop Level 2 – Youth Afterschool Workshop

In this Level 2 workshop, young makers will explore new tools, techniques, and projects designed to challenge and inspire. Participants will build more advanced creations they can proudly take home and share. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Makerspace Events. Other location: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $150. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/woodshop-youth-level-2-afterschool/. Age range: Children. Event details: Woodshop Wonders Level 2 – Youth Maker XD Afterschool Youth Workshop PREREQUISITE: For students who have completed a Woodshop Youth Level 1 Workshop Ready to take your woodworking skills to the next level? In this Level 2 workshop, young makers will explore new tools, techniques, and projects designed to challenge and inspire. Participants will build more advanced creations they can proudly take home and share. This class is perfect for kids who love to create, build, and keep learning. Our instructors a… Thursday, October 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Torchlight Tours

Tourism 3rd Annual Torchlight Tour - Experience the historic grounds of the former Mount St. Mary's orphanage and convent by flashlight. Not a haunted house - this a differennt experience than regular free tours where you will see parts of the building and grounds that are not normally on display. Refreshments and other surprises are included! Price: $25 per person. Phone: 530-272-4725. Email: office@grassvalleymuseum.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Garden and Museum. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Adult. All Ages. Thursday, October 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Grass Valley Museum 410 South Church Street Grass Valley, CA 95945.

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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Friday, October 31, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"

Tourism 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

Tourism 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.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Friday, October 31, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

BrewHaus Halloween Boos & Brews

Tourism Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Community. Holiday. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Round up your crew and head to BrewHaus for a spooktacular night of Halloween fun! From candy to prizes (and plenty of treats in between), it’s the perfect way to celebrate together. Downtown Trick or Treating starts at 3pm.BrewHaus Costume Contest at 5:30pm.Come dressed in your creepiest, funniest, or most creative look! Prizes will be awarded to best dressed adult and child. Friday, October 31, 2025, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM. BrewBilt BrewHaus Nevada City 300 Spring Street Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Halloween Spooktacular and Spooky Boooky

Tourism 4th Annual Halloween Spooktacular and Spooky Boooky at the Nevada County Government Center! Type of Event: Community. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The County of Nevada, the City of Nevada City, and the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce are excited to welcome trick-or-treaters to the fourth annual Nevada City Halloween Spooktacular and Spooky Boooky Book Giveaway event on Friday, Oct. 31, from 3-5 p.m. This free, fun, and family-friendly event is a great way to get your evening festivities started. Halloween lovers of all ages are invited to park at the Nevada County Government Center, trick-or-treat throughout the County building departments, head up to… Friday, October 31, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 950 Maidu Ave. Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit www.nevadacountyca.gov.

The Polish Ambassador

Tourism A mystery man of many hats, The Polish Ambassador rocks more than just a trademark jumpsuit, authoring sublime, intentional artistic works, animated safaris in technicolor sound. Type of Event: Music / Concert. Event location: Miners Foundry. Other location: 325 Spring St. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: 45. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-polish-ambassador-tickets-1348411297489?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The Miners Foundry Cultural Center is pleased to present The Polish Ambassador on Friday, October 31, 2025. Bar opens at 7:00 p.m. and the Show begins at 8:00 p.m. The Miners Foundry offers a no host full bar with snacks available for purchase. Join us for a Miners Foundry Halloween tradition! A mystery man of many hats, The Polish Ambassador rocks more than just a trademark jumpsuit, authoring sublime, intentional artistic works, animated safaris in technicolor sound. Get Tickets!$40 in Advance | $45 at th… Friday, October 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – Saturday, November 1, 2025, 12:00 AM. Miners Foundry 325 Spring St. Nevada City, CA 95951. For more info visit minersfoundry.org.

Cars and coffee grass valley

Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the Mcknight crossing shopping center every saturday morning from 7 to 10. Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Mcknight crossing shopping center.

Geometric Yoga for Self-healing

Tourism Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing! Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. Other location: Inner Path - 200 Commercial Street - Downtown Nevada City. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens. Event details: We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork. Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Inner Path, 200 Commercial Street, Nevada City. For more info visit holisticeye.com.

STEAM Exploration Saturdays

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.

Discovering Soft Pastels

Tourism Enjoy the pure, vibrant color of soft pastels. Have fun exploring color mixing, mark-making, and deciding when and how to blend color. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: 45.00. Age range: Adult. Event details: This 3 hour class is designed for beginners and intermediate students/artists that want a better understanding of how too apply soft pastels to sanded paper in a fun energized atmosphere that will result in a finished painting. Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 124 E Main St Grass Valley CA 95945. For more info visit www.lindaroemisch.com.

Deer Resistant Gardens

Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Meeting. Outdoors / Recreation. Other location: Peaceful Valley Farm Supply. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1438835458589?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Discover the wide assortment of deer-resistant plants for sun or shade in the foothills. These are plants that have been tested for several years in Sierra foothill gardens. Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 125 Clydesdale Ct. For more info visit www.groworganic.com.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Saturday, November 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"

Tourism 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

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… 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.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Saturday, November 1, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

An Afternoon of Persian Music

Tourism Price: 40. Phone: 530-862-1005. Email: director@bigspringsretreat.org. Type of event: Music. Venue: Big Springs Garden Retreat Center. City/Area: Southern Sierra County. Online ticket: https://www.bigspringsretreat.org/events. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Join us at the beautiful Big Springs Garden Retreat Center in Sierra City on Saturday, November 1st, from 2–5pm for an unforgettable afternoon of music and community. Internationally acclaimed Iranian vocalists Mahsa & Marjan Vahdat, joined by composer and setar player Atabak Elyasi, will share their powerful and soul-stirring artistry — weaving together Persian classical music, poetry, and contemporary expression. Come early, beginning at 12pm, for an Open House at the retreat center, nestled at the base… Saturday, November 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Big Springs Garden Retreat Center 32613 Highway 49 Sierra City, CA 96152. For more info visit www.bigspringsretreat.org.

Seniors Pancake Breakfast

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.

SYRCL's Public Salmon Expedition

Tourism Have you always wanted to know more about salmon spawning on the Yuba River? Join SYRCL education staff and the river guides at H20 Adventures on a float trip down the lower Yuba to see spawning salmon. Open to ages 4 and up, this educational and fun day on a raft mirrors the experience of the school float expeditions and includes learning about the Yuba River ecosystem, how mining has impacted the river, SYRCL's work to protect salmon, and viewing one of SYRCL's major restoration projects at Lower Long Bar. Type of Event: Children / Family. History / Heritage. Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Adult Ticket ($85) - Youth Ticket (12 years and younger) ($55) - SYRCL Member Adult Ticket ($75). Online ticket: https://give.yubariver.org/a/november-2-public-salmon-expedition. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) is pleased to announce its 2025 Public Salmon Expeditions, led by our Education Department in partnership with H2O Adventures. Designed for the whole family, these expeditions offer a unique blend of recreation, education, and connection to the river’s salmon migration and watershed health. These Public Salmon Expeditions are truly meant for families -- whether it’s parents, grandparents, kids, or neighbors -- to experience the river together, learn about salmon… Sunday, November 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Sycamore Ranch, 5390 CA-20, Browns Valley, CA 95918. For more info visit give.yubariver.org.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Sunday, November 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Oddities Show

Tourism Shop a curated art market with over 50 vendors selling extraordinary wares! We’ve got bones, bugs, taxidermy, bizarre art, strange home decor, unique fine jewelry, collectibles, medical specimens, antiques, and more.. We invite you to explore the mysteries of our Menagerie on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Miners Foundry. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $10. Online ticket: https://www.themenagerieodditiesmarket.com/#smtx-click. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 3rd Annual Nevada City Oddities & Curiosities Show returns to the Miners Foundry! Join the ODDventure™!Nestled in the Sierra Foothills, surrounded by legends and lore, is the charming Victorian town of Nevada City, the perfect backdrop for a one-of-a-kind art experience. Shop a curated art market with over 50 vendors selling extraordinary wares! We’ve got bones, bugs, taxidermy, bizarre art, strange home decor, unique fine jewelry, collectibles, medical specimens, antiques, and more. We invite you to ex… Sunday, November 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Miners Foundry 325 Spring St. Nevada City, CA 95951. For more info visit minersfoundry.org.

Woodturning 101 – Craft a Beautiful Wooden Bowl

Tourism In this class, you’ll learn how to turn a beautiful bowl out of wood using a lathe. Price: $200. 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/woodturning-class/. Age range: Adult. Event description: Discover the art of woodturning and learn to make a beautiful wood bowl using a wood lathe – no experience is required! Are you interested in woodturning and looking to learn a new skill? In this class, you’ll learn how to turn a beautiful bowl out of wood using a lathe. The process is both rewarding and relaxing, as you take a piece of raw wood and turn it into a functional work of wood art.  Under the guidance of our experienced instructor, you’ll start by learning the basics of wood lathe operation and… Sunday, November 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bld 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

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.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Sunday, November 2, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Monday, November 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Monday, November 3, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

African Drum & Dance

Tourism For over 30 years Nevada County has offered this unique opportunity to learn music, song, and dance from African Diasporic disciplines. Drum class is offered from 4-5pm with Masters of their craft. It’s recommended to bring your own instrument. From 5-630pm dance class is guided by warm and welcoming artists! Warm up is about 30min- followed by steps and choreography according to specific rhythms. The class is well-paced and engaging, & quite energetic! All are welcome to join! Price: $20 each Drum/Dance. Phone: 5304703053. Email: lisa.mangoblue@gmail.com. Type of event: Dance. Venue: Miners Foundry Cultural Center. Event location: Miners Foundry. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Come join our vibrant African Drum and Dance classes! Open to all ages and abilities, we explore different styles from across the African Diasporic disciplines. Including Malian, Congolese, Guinean, Senegalese, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian. Masters of their craft travel from all over to share their culture and heritage with our beautiful community, along with our own fabulous local teachers and percussionists, to offer a truly inspiring and engaging experience. For more info or to join our email list conta… Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 325 Spring Street Nevada City CA. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Salsa Dance Social

Tourism Type of Event: Music / Concert. Fair / Festival / Gala. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5. Age range: Adult. Event details: Where can you go in town and for $5 bucks you can have 2 1/2 hours of fun? and with the nicest people ever......Salsa Sierra's Social Dance Night!! Tonight! Come party and dance! And it's Only $5 It's from 7:30 - 10:00 (BTW it's every Tuesday) Salsa Sierra 542 Searls Ave in Nevada City Behind SPD - Take the driveway across from Big Brand Tire (formerly Plaza Tire) 530-477-0767. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. 542 Searls Ave. Nevada City, CA Behind SPD and across from Big Brand TIre.

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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"

Tourism 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

Tourism 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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

The Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance

The 2025 Altar Show: Renewal & Remembrance returns for its 23rd at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 23rd Annual ALTAR SHOW: Renewal and Remembrance will open on Thursday, October 23 through November 7, Monday - Friday and Saturday, October 25, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm. This year's show will feature small scale art constructions in the form of altars dedicated to persons, memories, concepts, causes and more. The annual free and non-juried exhibition will be held at The Center for the Arts ~ Granucci Gallery. The event is considered a gift to the community from altaristas of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. T… Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.

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.

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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Friday, November 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"

Tourism 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

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

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

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

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.

Cars and coffee grass valley

Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the Mcknight crossing shopping center every saturday morning from 7 to 10. Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Mcknight crossing shopping center.

Geometric Yoga for Self-healing

Tourism Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing! Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. Other location: Inner Path - 200 Commercial Street - Downtown Nevada City. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens. Event details: We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork. Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Inner Path, 200 Commercial Street, Nevada City. For more info visit holisticeye.com.

SYRCL's Public Salmon Expedition

Tourism Have you always wanted to know more about salmon spawning on the Yuba River? Join SYRCL education staff and the river guides at H20 Adventures on a float trip down the lower Yuba to see spawning salmon. Open to ages 4 and up, this educational and fun day on a raft mirrors the experience of the school float expeditions and includes learning about the Yuba River ecosystem, how mining has impacted the river, SYRCL's work to protect salmon, and viewing one of SYRCL's major restoration projects at Lower Long Bar. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. History / Heritage. Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Adult Ticket ($85) - Youth Ticket (12 years and younger) ($55) - SYRCL Member Adult Ticket ($75). Online ticket: https://give.yubariver.org/a/november-8-public-salmon-expedition. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) is pleased to announce its 2025 Public Salmon Expeditions, led by our Education Department in partnership with H2O Adventures. Designed for the whole family, these expeditions offer a unique blend of recreation, education, and connection to the river’s salmon migration and watershed health. These Public Salmon Expeditions are truly meant for families -- whether it’s parents, grandparents, kids, or neighbors -- to experience the river together, learn about salmon… Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Sycamore Ranch, 5390 CA-20, Browns Valley, CA 95918. For more info visit give.yubariver.org.

STEAM Exploration Saturdays

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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Saturday, November 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"

Tourism 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.

Discovering Raku – A Japanese Style of Ceramic Firing!

Tourism Raku Ceramics Workshop! A Japanese style of firing to create unique glazes.  Discover alternative Raku Experiences in the workshop session with Yvon Dockter. Price: $238. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Workshop. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/raku-ceramics/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Raku Ceramics Workshop! A Japanese style of firing to create unique glazes.  Discover alternative Raku Experiences in the workshop session with Yvon Dockter Raku is a 450+ year-old process of ceramic firing. Raku was initially used for creating tea bowls used for traditional tea ceremonies centuries ago.  Today, Raku is used for creating modern finishes to clay pottery and sculptures as well as functional ware.  Join us for this fun four-class ceramics workshop! What to expect:  The first two days of this… Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Spings Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Glassblowing Experience 30-minute Taster Sessions – Make a Holiday Ornaments!

Tourism 30 minutes glassblowing taster sessions – Make a colorful glass holiday ornament with the guidance of our glassblowers. Price: $65. 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/glassblowing-20-minute-taster-experience-holiday-ornaments/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Come experience the fun of glassblowing at The Curious Forge! Make your own colorful glass ball ornaments for your holiday decoration or as a wonderful heirloom gift. Holiday ornament 30-minute taster sessions are for ages 14 and up. Your stunning glass creations will be ready for pickup at The Forge within a few days of your class, or you can opt for the convenience of having your masterpiece shipped to you for a small shipping and handling fee. Saturday, November 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.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… Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. 12075 Auburn Road, Grass Valley, CA, USA. For more info visit www.northstarhouse.org.

Golden Shoulders at the Nevada Theatre

Tourism Type of Event: Music / Concert. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $25/$35. Online ticket: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/paul-emery-music/68a64dffd53e7110055b721a/tickets. Age range: All Ages. Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. the Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad St, Nevada City. For more info visit paulemerymusic.com.

Stand Up Comedy

Tourism Price: Free. Email: woweezoweecorporation@gmail.com. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. Venue: Outer Heaven Espresso. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: Adult. Event description: Live stand up comedy! Nick Wilson hosts local and traveling comedians. Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Outer Heaven Espresso 121 Argall Way Nevada City CA.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Sunday, November 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Ceramics 101 – Mud Therapy

Tourism Learn pottery techniques with Bob Davis. Bob will teach both the Pottery Wheel and Handbuilding Techniques – 18 total hours of instruction. Price: $192. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Workshop. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/sunday-ceramics/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Join us at The Curious Forge for Sunday Ceramics with Bob Davis! 3-class sessions  Discover the joy of working with clay in this immersive 3 class session workshop at The Curious Forge! Whether you’re brand new to ceramics or looking to expand your skills, this class with instructor Bob Davis is designed to give you a well-rounded understanding of this dynamic medium. You’ll explore a variety of techniques, including: Potter’s Wheel – Learn the fundamentals of throwing and shaping clay. Hand-Building –… Sunday, November 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Spings Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Glassblowing Experience 30-minute Taster Sessions – Make a Holiday Ornaments!

Tourism 30 minutes glassblowing taster sessions – Make a colorful glass holiday ornament with the guidance of our glassblowers. Price: $65. 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/glassblowing-20-minute-taster-experience-holiday-ornaments/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Come experience the fun of glassblowing at The Curious Forge! Make your own colorful glass ball ornaments for your holiday decoration or as a wonderful heirloom gift. Holiday ornament 30-minute taster sessions are for ages 14 and up. Your stunning glass creations will be ready for pickup at The Forge within a few days of your class, or you can opt for the convenience of having your masterpiece shipped to you for a small shipping and handling fee. Sunday, November 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Readers Theater

Tourism Join us for an afternoon of delightful story telling, this performance of Readers Theater will focus on Short Stories of Family by authors Doris Lessing, David Sedaris, Robert Coover & Tobias Wolff. Type of Event: Theatre / Film. Event location: Miners Foundry. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: 15. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/readers-theater-tickets-1778675429089?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The Miners Foundry is pleased to present Tim O’Connor’s Readers Theater on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Join us for an afternoon of delightful story telling, this performance of Readers Theater will focus on Short Stories of Family by authors Doris Lessing, David Sedaris, Robert Coover & Tobias Wolff. The performance includes intimate cabaret table seating for 2-4 patrons. The Miners Foundry features a no host full bar and snacks available for purchase. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 4:0… Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Miners Foundry 325 Spring St. Nevada City, CA 95951. For more info visit minersfoundry.org.

Jazz Jame @ Wildeye Pub

Tourism 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

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

Tourism 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

Tourism 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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Monday, November 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 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. Monday, November 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Asif Studios.

Good Morning Truckee

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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

African Drum & Dance

Tourism For over 30 years Nevada County has offered this unique opportunity to learn music, song, and dance from African Diasporic disciplines. Drum class is offered from 4-5pm with Masters of their craft. It’s recommended to bring your own instrument. From 5-630pm dance class is guided by warm and welcoming artists! Warm up is about 30min- followed by steps and choreography according to specific rhythms. The class is well-paced and engaging, & quite energetic! All are welcome to join! Price: $20 each Drum/Dance. Phone: 5304703053. Email: lisa.mangoblue@gmail.com. Type of event: Dance. Venue: Miners Foundry Cultural Center. Event location: Miners Foundry. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Come join our vibrant African Drum and Dance classes! Open to all ages and abilities, we explore different styles from across the African Diasporic disciplines. Including Malian, Congolese, Guinean, Senegalese, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian. Masters of their craft travel from all over to share their culture and heritage with our beautiful community, along with our own fabulous local teachers and percussionists, to offer a truly inspiring and engaging experience. For more info or to join our email list conta… Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 325 Spring Street Nevada City CA. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Glassblowing Level 2 – Make a Drinking Glass

Tourism Blowing a cup will be the main focus of this class.  Students will each practice making blown glass with magnificent colored accents of their own design. Price: $240. 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/glassblowing-102/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Glassblowing Level 2 –  Make a Drinking Glass  Prerequisite:  for those who have completed Glassblowing Beginning Paperweight Class Continue your Glassblowing adventures in this 4-hour workshop.  Blowing a cup will be the main focus of this class.  Students will each practice making blown glass with magnificent colored accents of their own design.  You will also learn basic teamwork skills necessary to move forward to the next level glassblowing classes. Completing this class will fill the prerequisite f… Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Salsa Dance Social

Tourism Type of Event: Music / Concert. Fair / Festival / Gala. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5. Age range: Adult. Event details: Where can you go in town and for $5 bucks you can have 2 1/2 hours of fun? and with the nicest people ever......Salsa Sierra's Social Dance Night!! Tonight! Come party and dance! And it's Only $5 It's from 7:30 - 10:00 (BTW it's every Tuesday) Salsa Sierra 542 Searls Ave in Nevada City Behind SPD - Take the driveway across from Big Brand Tire (formerly Plaza Tire) 530-477-0767. Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. 542 Searls Ave. Nevada City, CA Behind SPD and across from Big Brand TIre.

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 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"

Tourism 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.

The Foundry Sings – Beyond Karaoke!

Tourism The rafters of the 160 year old Stone Hall at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center will ring on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.! Doors open at 5:00 pm and the singing begins at 6:00 pm. This month, we’re having fun with Beyond Karaoke! Music Director, Rod Baggett, with the vocal assistance of Robbie Merchant and Heather Grove and guitarists Jonathan Meredith and Tim Yamauchi, will lead voices unified in song. This unique countywide experience aims to gather people of all ages and singing levels under one roof to share in the power of song. The Foundry Sings is inspired by the popular Choir! Choir! Choir! a weekly drop-in singing event based in Toronto, Canada, which has attracted professional musicians such as Patti Smith, David Byrne and Rufus Wainwright to sing with the group. Type of Event: Community. Event location: Miners Foundry. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $10. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-foundry-sings-beyond-karaoke-tickets-1789260549469?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The rafters of the 160 year old Stone Hall at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center will ring on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.! Doors open at 5:00 pm and the singing begins at 6:00 pm. This month, we’re having fun with Beyond Karaoke!Music Director, Rod Baggett, with the vocal assistance of Robbie Merchant and Heather Grove and guitarists Jonathan Meredith and Tim Yamauchi, will lead voices unified in song.This unique countywide experience aims to gather people of all ages and singing lev… Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Miners Foundry 325 Spring St. Nevada City, CA 95951. For more info visit minersfoundry.org.

Make a Ceramic Holiday Luminary

In this two-day workshop, you will form a slab of clay into a cone form and complete it with decoration and holes for the light of a tea candle to shine and twinkle through. In the second class we will glaze our pieces and they will be fired in time to pick up for the holiday. Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Visual Art / Gallery. Community. Other location: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $90. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/make-a-ceramic-luminary/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: Illuminate your Holiday – Make a festive Ceramic Luminaries with Candy Tkachenko at The Curious Forge! In this two-day workshop, you will form a slab of clay into a cone form and complete it with decoration and holes for the light of a tea candle to shine and twinkle through. Learn fun hand-building techniques, decorate your ceramic luminary with stamps and imprints, holes and balls! Let your imagination soar.  In the second class we will glaze with beautiful colors, then your luminary will be kiln-fired a… Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd bld 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Wheel Throwing for Beginners

Tourism 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.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Explore History and Heritage at the North Star House – Twice Monthly Tours Now Offered

Tourism 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.

Glassblowing Level 3 – Expand Drinking Glass Skills

Tourism Expand on your Glassworking techniques and create unique drinking cups. Price: $240. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Workshop. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/glassblowing-drinking-glass-102/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Glassblowing Level 3 – Drinking Glass – Expand your Glassblowing Skills Prerequisite:  for those who have completed Glassblowing a Drinking Glass Level 2 Continue your Glassblowing adventures in this 4-hour workshop.  Expand on your Glassworking techniques and create unique drinking cups.  In this 2nd level class, you will work on perfecting your glass making skills.  Students will each practice making blown glass with magnificent colored accents of their own design.  You will also learn basic teamwork sk… Thursday, November 13, 2025, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Spings Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Across Latitudes: Pursuing Light And Color Around The World

Tourism Price: Free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Granucci Gallery. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUZ000002Gf7h2AC. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Across Latitudes Pursuing Light And Color Around The World  Featuring works by Eric Lindberg The Granucci Gallery at The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street • Grass Valley, CA Art Opening: Thursday, November 13 • 5 - 7pm  Exhibition Dates: November 14, 2025 - January 9, 2026 Photography    Eric Lindberg photographs and writes about adventure travel, world culture, small-ship cruises, wildlife, and wild places. Covering subjects ranging from foreign rail journeys and wilderness river expeditions… Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Granucci Gallery 314 W. Main Street Grass Valley, CA 95945.

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 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City 95959. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Friday, November 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"

Tourism 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.

Advanced Glassblowing Level 4 – Discovering New Techniques

Tourism Learn how to use frit and powders to achieve patterns other then the spotted look we are familiar with.  Create the look of feathers, scales, stone, cracked earth and other effects. Price: $240. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Workshop. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/advanced-glassblowing-level-4-adv-tech/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Glassblowing Level 4– Advanced Glassblowing Techniques Prerequisite:  for those who have completed our level 3 Class at The Forge or at least 11 hours of glassblowing class instruction at The Forge. Continue your Glassblowing adventures in this 4-hour workshop.  Work with Robert and learn advanced glassblowing techniques.  You will also learn basic teamwork skills necessary to move forward to the next level of glassblowing classes. Learn how to use frit and powders to achieve patterns other then the spot… Friday, November 14, 2025, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Spings Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

High Relief Wood Carving

Tourism 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

Tourism 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.

Cars and coffee grass valley

Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Cars and coffee grass valley is a weekly car event at daily donuts in the Mcknight crossing shopping center every saturday morning from 7 to 10. Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Mcknight crossing shopping center.

Geometric Yoga for Self-healing

Tourism Geometric Yoga - Functional Movement. Foundational Health. Self-healing! Each class teaches you how posture, breath, and movement directly impact your organs, immune system, and energy levels. Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. Other location: Inner Path - 200 Commercial Street - Downtown Nevada City. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $15. Online ticket: reservations at https://holisticeye.com/yoga-class-reservations. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Teens. Event details: We are committed to our mission of teaching those who seek self-knowledge and are interested in learning self-healing, we value our students' time and we encourage reservations.Please be kind to register.At the end of each class we reserve few minutes to answer questions about health & bodywork. Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Inner Path, 200 Commercial Street, Nevada City. For more info visit holisticeye.com.

STEAM Exploration Saturdays

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.

Succulents & Houseplants

Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Meeting. Outdoors / Recreation. Other location: Peaceful Valley Farm Supply. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1438955036249?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Low fuss, versatile, tenacious succulents are a great way to bring some color indoors!  We will discuss how to design, plant and care for a succulent container garden.  Bring or purchase a container to plant your own at our succulent bar! Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 125 Clydesdale Ct. For more info visit www.groworganic.com.

Glassblowing Experience 30-minute Taster Sessions – Make a Holiday Ornaments!

Tourism 30 minutes glassblowing taster sessions – Make a colorful glass holiday ornament with the guidance of our glassblowers. Price: $65. 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/glassblowing-20-minute-taster-experience-holiday-ornaments/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Come experience the fun of glassblowing at The Curious Forge! Make your own colorful glass ball ornaments for your holiday decoration or as a wonderful heirloom gift. Holiday ornament 30-minute taster sessions are for ages 14 and up. Your stunning glass creations will be ready for pickup at The Forge within a few days of your class, or you can opt for the convenience of having your masterpiece shipped to you for a small shipping and handling fee. Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

A Visual Journey Through Nevada County

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free - donations welcome. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Six artists present their views of Nevada County through paintings and photography.The Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.There will be an artists reception Friday October 10 from 6 to 9. Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Kid’s Creation Day! Silly Sculptures & Fun Figures in Polymer Clay

Tourism For kids ages 6-16!  Join the fun and learn to make polymer clay creatures and creations. Let your imagination soar. Price: $45. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Workshop. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/kids-creation-day-polymer-clay/. Age range: Children. Teens. Event description: Kid’s Creation Day! Fun with Polymer Clay Join us for a colorful, hands-on adventure in sculpting, shaping, and imagining! Polymer clay is the perfect, no-mess medium for kids of all ages to explore their creativity. In this fun and flexible workshop, young makers will experiment with different texturing tools, colors, and techniques to bring their ideas to life — from silly creatures and tiny treasures to action figurines and imaginative keepsakes. We’ll bake each creation during class so everyone goes h… Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Spings Rd Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Richard Swayze "paintings and drawings"

Tourism 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.

Memory Vessel – A Hands-On Clay Ceremony

Tourism This is a once-in-a-lifetime creative ceremony with limited space. Each vessel is a lasting tribute to love, connection, and memory. Price: $999. 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/memory-vessel-a-hands-on-clay-ceremony/. Age range: Adult. Event description: Memory Vessel – A Hands-On Clay Ceremony Clay becomes more than art in this intimate, two-day workshop led by artist–facilitator Susan Davis and Ceramicist Bob Davis, weaving together Intentional Creativity® and Art Medicine™ practices. You’ll shape a one-of-a-kind pottery vessel with your own embrace, infused with meaning, memory, and connection. Perfect for commemorating a wedding, anniversary, life transition, memorial, or simply as a gift of reflection to yourself. The Memory Vessel experience is more… Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bld 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

KVMR Ceilidh Dance Fundraising for Celtic Fest

Tourism Doors open at 6:00 pm. This event is a fundraiser for the annual KVMR Celtic Festival and Marketplace taking place May 1-3, 2026. KVMR Presents: A Scottish Ceilidh Dance — Fundraiser for the KVMR Celtic Festival on November 15 at the Miners Foundry! Join effervescent dance caller Summer McCall, a live band of local Celtic musicians, and the KVMR team for a high-energy night of traditional group dancing filled with laughter, music, and joyful chaos. No experience necessary. Price: GA $25 / $15 for ages 12 and under. Phone: 5302659073. Email: production@kvmr.org. Type of event: Dance. Venue: Miners Foundry. Event location: Miners Foundry. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: KVMR Ceilidh Dance 2025 Tickets. Age range: All Ages. Event description: KVMR Presents: A Scottish Ceilidh Dance — Fundraiser for the KVMR Celtic Festival on November 15 at the Miners Foundry! Join effervescent dance caller Summer McCall, a live band of local Celtic musicians, and the KVMR team for a high-energy night of traditional group dancing filled with laughter, music, and joyful chaos. No experience necessary. All dances will be taught and called in real time using inclusive non-binary terminology (“leader” and “follower”), making this event welcoming to all ages, identit… Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Miners Foundry, 325 Spring St. Nevada City, California. For more info visit www.kvmr.org.