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Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Monday, August 4, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

Fiber Arts & Felting Magic – Youth Maker XD Summer Camp

Tourism Discover the Joy of working with Fiber Arts and making a unique craft project! Participants will learn the art of processing wool into art with natural dyeing, spinning yarn and wet felting! With water, soap, and agitation students will culminate the week with a beautiful handmade pouch. Perfect for beginners and experience fiber artisans alike. Our camps 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 can feel valued and supported. Ages 7+ 4-Day Youth Summer Camp | 3 hours a day Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day $195 Class 4 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet minimum, class will be rescheduled). Price: $195. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/fiber-arts-felting-magic-youth-maker-xd-summer-camp/. Age range: Children. Event description: Participants will learn the art of processing wool into art with natural dyeing, spinning yarn and wet felting! Monday, August 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Monday, August 4, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Each of Claire Ray's paintings offers a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. She hopes to inspire a renewed sense of wonder. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception of the surrounding world. She aims to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly.The show runs through September 14. Monday, August 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Figurine Creations Youth Maker XD Summer Campummer Camp

Tourism Unleash your creativity in this hands-on summer camp for teens! Participants will learn how to sculpt detailed figurines using polymer clay. Once sculpted, pieces will be baked and finished with acrylic paints to bring their creations to life. This four-day camp offers an engaging mix of sculpting techniques, artistic expression, and fun in a supportive, teen-friendly environment. No experience needed—just imagination and a willingness to get your hands dirty! 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 can feel valued and supported. Ages 13+ 4-Day Youth Maker XD Summer Camp | 3 hours a day Monday – Thursday, 1:00 to 4:00 PM each day $205 Class 4 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet minimum, class will be rescheduled). Price: $205. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/figurine-creations-youth-maker-xd-summer-camp/. Age range: Teens. Event description: Participants will learn how to sculpt detailed figurines using polymer clay. Monday, August 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9 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, August 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Asif Studios.

Monday Night Ceramics – Pottery Wheel & Hand building

Tourism Engage your mind and come play with clay in this Class! In this comprehensive Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will explore both hand-building techniques and pottery wheel skills to create functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects. Join us at The Curious Forge and let your creativity flourish in our supportive and inspiring environment! Class Overview: Hand-Building Techniques: Use slabs, coils, and textures to craft unique ceramic pieces. Pottery Wheel Exploration: Develop and sharpen your pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will cover the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming, as well as how to throw bowls and plates. What’s Included: Clay, glazing, and firings are included in the materials fee. Everyone is guaranteed to complete a pot, showcasing their improved skills. Enjoy making ceramic pottery with your own unique flair. Details: 6-class series – Monday Nights from 6:00 – 8:00 PM All Levels Welcome: This works… Price: $271. Phone: (530) 446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/monday-night-ceramics-handbuilding-wheel-exploration/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: In this comprehensive Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will explore both hand-building techniques and pottery wheel skills to create functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects. Monday, August 4, 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.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

Fiber Arts & Felting Magic – Youth Maker XD Summer Camp

Tourism Discover the Joy of working with Fiber Arts and making a unique craft project! Participants will learn the art of processing wool into art with natural dyeing, spinning yarn and wet felting! With water, soap, and agitation students will culminate the week with a beautiful handmade pouch. Perfect for beginners and experience fiber artisans alike. Our camps 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 can feel valued and supported. Ages 7+ 4-Day Youth Summer Camp | 3 hours a day Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day $195 Class 4 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet minimum, class will be rescheduled). Price: $195. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/fiber-arts-felting-magic-youth-maker-xd-summer-camp/. Age range: Children. Event description: Participants will learn the art of processing wool into art with natural dyeing, spinning yarn and wet felting! Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Figurine Creations Youth Maker XD Summer Campummer Camp

Tourism Unleash your creativity in this hands-on summer camp for teens! Participants will learn how to sculpt detailed figurines using polymer clay. Once sculpted, pieces will be baked and finished with acrylic paints to bring their creations to life. This four-day camp offers an engaging mix of sculpting techniques, artistic expression, and fun in a supportive, teen-friendly environment. No experience needed—just imagination and a willingness to get your hands dirty! 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 can feel valued and supported. Ages 13+ 4-Day Youth Maker XD Summer Camp | 3 hours a day Monday – Thursday, 1:00 to 4:00 PM each day $205 Class 4 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet minimum, class will be rescheduled). Price: $205. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/figurine-creations-youth-maker-xd-summer-camp/. Age range: Teens. Event description: Participants will learn how to sculpt detailed figurines using polymer clay. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

Fiber Arts & Felting Magic – Youth Maker XD Summer Camp

Tourism Discover the Joy of working with Fiber Arts and making a unique craft project! Participants will learn the art of processing wool into art with natural dyeing, spinning yarn and wet felting! With water, soap, and agitation students will culminate the week with a beautiful handmade pouch. Perfect for beginners and experience fiber artisans alike. Our camps 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 can feel valued and supported. Ages 7+ 4-Day Youth Summer Camp | 3 hours a day Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day $195 Class 4 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet minimum, class will be rescheduled). Price: $195. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/fiber-arts-felting-magic-youth-maker-xd-summer-camp/. Age range: Children. Event description: Participants will learn the art of processing wool into art with natural dyeing, spinning yarn and wet felting! Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9 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. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Asif Studios.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Figurine Creations Youth Maker XD Summer Campummer Camp

Tourism Unleash your creativity in this hands-on summer camp for teens! Participants will learn how to sculpt detailed figurines using polymer clay. Once sculpted, pieces will be baked and finished with acrylic paints to bring their creations to life. This four-day camp offers an engaging mix of sculpting techniques, artistic expression, and fun in a supportive, teen-friendly environment. No experience needed—just imagination and a willingness to get your hands dirty! 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 can feel valued and supported. Ages 13+ 4-Day Youth Maker XD Summer Camp | 3 hours a day Monday – Thursday, 1:00 to 4:00 PM each day $205 Class 4 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet minimum, class will be rescheduled). Price: $205. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/figurine-creations-youth-maker-xd-summer-camp/. Age range: Teens. Event description: Participants will learn how to sculpt detailed figurines using polymer clay. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism When viewing these quiet paintings, enjoyment arises easily, allowing us to just ‘be with’ each piece. “Beneath Summer Skies” gives us new visions, offering soothing moments in time. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Online ticket: Claire Ray’s delicate colors emanate summer’s warmth. Her work is known for dream-like sky and landscape paintings. With a unique ability to capture the essence of earth’s tranquility, her work transports viewers into a realm both out-of-doors and out-of-mind. Primarily working in watercolor and oil paint, her new work explores the movement and tactile aesthetic of pastels.The exhibit runs through September 14. Age range: All Ages. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Thursday, August 7, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

Fiber Arts & Felting Magic – Youth Maker XD Summer Camp

Tourism Discover the Joy of working with Fiber Arts and making a unique craft project! Participants will learn the art of processing wool into art with natural dyeing, spinning yarn and wet felting! With water, soap, and agitation students will culminate the week with a beautiful handmade pouch. Perfect for beginners and experience fiber artisans alike. Our camps 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 can feel valued and supported. Ages 7+ 4-Day Youth Summer Camp | 3 hours a day Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day $195 Class 4 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet minimum, class will be rescheduled). Price: $195. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/fiber-arts-felting-magic-youth-maker-xd-summer-camp/. Age range: Children. Event description: Participants will learn the art of processing wool into art with natural dyeing, spinning yarn and wet felting! Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Thursday, August 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Thursday, August 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

Figurine Creations Youth Maker XD Summer Campummer Camp

Tourism Unleash your creativity in this hands-on summer camp for teens! Participants will learn how to sculpt detailed figurines using polymer clay. Once sculpted, pieces will be baked and finished with acrylic paints to bring their creations to life. This four-day camp offers an engaging mix of sculpting techniques, artistic expression, and fun in a supportive, teen-friendly environment. No experience needed—just imagination and a willingness to get your hands dirty! 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 can feel valued and supported. Ages 13+ 4-Day Youth Maker XD Summer Camp | 3 hours a day Monday – Thursday, 1:00 to 4:00 PM each day $205 Class 4 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet minimum, class will be rescheduled). Price: $205. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/figurine-creations-youth-maker-xd-summer-camp/. Age range: Teens. Event description: Participants will learn how to sculpt detailed figurines using polymer clay. Thursday, August 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Explore the intersection of serenity and dynamism through landscapes shaped by solar and atmospheric phenomena. Some of the scenes are based on real natural wonders, while others are imagined events. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors. Her subjects and settings are nuanced and elegantly positioned."Beneath Summer Skies" will be on exhibit through September 14. Thursday, August 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

BrewHaus Bingo

Tourism Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Gather your friends and family and join us for a fun night of Bingo!-$1 Per Bingo Card - Play as many as you can handle at once! The more cards you play, the better your odds.-Great prizes and bragging rights on the line!-Cash grand prize on the final blackout round. Thursday, August 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. BrewBilt BrewHaus 300 Spring Street Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Friday, August 8, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Friday, August 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Friday, August 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Claire Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Aiming to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly, “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors.The show runs through September 14. Friday, August 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

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, August 8, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 119 Florence Ave Grass Valley, CA.

Off BroadStreet presents: MISCONSTRUED

Tourism Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The Woods, Westside Story, An Officer and a Gentleman and many more. A mash-up of familiar Broadway shows is used to tell a new story of innocence, hope and heroism. Funny and poignant. Show Opens Friday, July 25th Closes Saturday August 23rd. Price: $38. Phone: 530-265-8686. Type of event: Theatre. Music. Venue: Off Broadstreet. Event location: Off Broadstreet. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://offbroadstreet.com/now_playing.htm. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The… Friday, August 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM. 305 Commercial Street Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit www.offbroadstreet.com.

Leo Kottke & Julian Lage

Tourism Price: $53-73. 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/a0SUZ000003UyWU2A0. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Friday, August 8, 2025 Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA Tickets: Reserved Seating Genre: Folk, Jazz, Rock Julian Lage Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians" (New Yorker), Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association and a spirit of infinite p… Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945. For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.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, August 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Kidzone Museum 11711 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161.

Rashomon (1950)

Tourism A riveting psychological thriller that investigates the nature of truth and the meaning of justice, RASHOMON is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. Four people give different accounts of a man’s murder and the rape of his wife, which Kurosawa presents with striking imagery and an ingenious use of flashbacks. This eloquent masterwork and international sensation revolutionized film language and introduced Japanese cinema—and a commanding new star by the name of Toshiro Mifune—to the Western world. In Japanese w/ English subtitles. Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265-8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: Onyx Theatre. Event location: Onyx Theater. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005301000001. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event description: SUNRISE CINEMA 8/9: Kurosawa Fest comes to The Onyx and The Onyx Downtown this summer, as we pay tribute to legendary director Akira Kurosawa with new restorations of some of his most celebrated epics! Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:40 AM. Onyx Theatre 107 Argall Way Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com.

Free Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Grass Valley

Tourism Type of Event: History / Heritage. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Corner of So. Auburn and Main Street.

Saturday Get Behind the Wheel Ceramics

Tourism Get Behind A Wheel – Pottery Wheel Class for beginners and advanced students with Pam Montalbano 6 class series – Saturday Mornings, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm This workshop is for all levels (beginners welcome) who wish to develop and sharpen their pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will go over the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming but also cover how to throw bowls and plates. Everyone is guaranteed to leap a pot. Make that special pot that shows the sudden uptick in your skills. Enjoy playing with clay and making ceramic pottery with your own unique flair. All clay and materials included. Ages: 16+ Price: $216 + $55 materials PUBLIC = $271 Class 4 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet the minimum, the class will be rescheduled) Pre-registration required. Price: $271. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/get-behind-a-wheel-ceramics/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: This workshop is for all levels (beginners welcome) who wish to develop and sharpen their pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will go over the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming but also cover how to throw bowls and plates. Everyone is guaranteed to leap a pot. Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Saturday, August 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Saturday, August 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. Ray’s delicate colors emanate summer’s warmth. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray says each painting offers a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. Through this work, she hopes to inspire a renewed sense of wonder for the sky above and the earth below.“Beneath Summer Skies” will be showing at the Nevada City Winery Gallery through September 14. Saturday, August 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Pops Concert at the Fair

Type of Event: Music / Concert. Event location: Nevada County Fairgrounds. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: FREE. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Under the direction of Cheryl Woldseth, the 60-member Nevada County Concert Band invites you to enjoy our Pops Concert at the Fair, taking place at the Pine Tree Stage at the Nevada County Fairground, which has been called "California's Most Beautiful Fairgrounds". You'll hear toe-tapping marches, sparkling toe-tapping tunes from Broadway shows, pop song classics, amazing soloists and so much more. Please check the Nevada County Fairgrounds website for the concert start time. The concert is free… Saturday, August 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Nevada County Fairgrounds Pine Tree Stage. For more info visit nccb.org.

Off BroadStreet presents: MISCONSTRUED

Tourism Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The Woods, Westside Story, An Officer and a Gentleman and many more. A mash-up of familiar Broadway shows is used to tell a new story of innocence, hope and heroism. Funny and poignant. Show Opens Friday, July 25th Closes Saturday August 23rd. Price: $38. Phone: 530-265-8686. Type of event: Theatre. Music. Venue: Off Broadstreet. Event location: Off Broadstreet. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://offbroadstreet.com/now_playing.htm. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The… Saturday, August 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM. 305 Commercial Street Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit www.offbroadstreet.com.

Rockin' the Gateway presents "The Traveling Wilburys"

Tourism GEORGE HARRISON, TOM PETTY, ROY ORBISON, BOB DYLAN, JEFF LYNNE THE TRAVELING WILBURYS Rockin’ the Gateway is excited to welcome The Traveling Wilburys Review to the stage at Western Gateway Park on August 9, starting at 7:30. Price: $25 online $30 in person. Phone: 530-906-5371. Email: yourtownepro@gmail.com. Type of event: Music. Venue: Nancy Pierce Pavilion. Event location: Western Gateway Park. City/Area: Penn Valley. Online ticket: https://rockinthegateway.com/. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The super-group that never performed live. Hits like Handle With Care, End Of The Line, Last Night……THE TRAVELING WILBURYS REVUE brings that music of the WILBURYS and the hits from each of these individual artists to every show. Here Comes The Sun, Won’t Back Down, Pretty Woman, Like A Rolling Stone, Don’t Bring Me Down, and more that everyone knows and loves. Now fans can finally see and hear these great songs at every performance of THE TRAVELING WILBURYS REVUE! Saturday, August 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Western Gateway Park, 18560 PENN VALLEY DRIVE, PENN VALLEY CA 95946. For more info visit rockinthegateway.com.

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, August 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 18560 Penn Valley Drive Penn Valley 95946. For more info visit bit.ly.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Sunday, August 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Ceramics 101 – Mud Therapy

Tourism Join us at The Curious Forge for Sunday Ceramics with Bob Davis! 6-Week Ceramics Class Series | 18 Hours of Instruction Discover the joy of working with clay in this immersive 6-week ceramics class 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 – Create unique forms using slabs, coils, and extruders. Surface Design & Embellishment – Experiment with textures, patterns, and finishing techniques. Throughout the course, you’ll craft a variety of functional and decorative pieces—choose from sushi plates, tapas servers, cups, spoon rests, succulent planters, and more! By the end of the series, you’ll gain confidence in your skills and discover which techniques inspire you most. No experience? N… Price: $379. Phone: (530) 446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/sunday-ceramics/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Discover the joy of working with clay in this immersive 6-week ceramics class 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. Sunday, August 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bld 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Sunday, August 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

Woodturning 101 – Craft a Beautiful Wooden Bowl

Tourism Discover the art of woodturning and learn to make a beautiful wood bowl using a wood lathe – no experience is required! Price: $200. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Visual Arts. Workshop. Art & Gallery. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/woodturning-class/. Event description: Are you interested in woodworking 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 safety. Once you’re comfortable with the equipment, we’ll move on to selecting and preparing the wood for turning. With t… Sunday, August 10, 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.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Emanating summer’s warmth, Claire Ray's paintings offer a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception of the surrounding world. She aims to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly.“Beneath Summer Skies” will be showing at the Nevada City Winery Gallery through September 14. Sunday, August 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Jazz Jame @ Wildeye Pum

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, August 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Wildeye Pub 535 Mill St Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Off BroadStreet presents: MISCONSTRUED

Tourism Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The Woods, Westside Story, An Officer and a Gentleman and many more. A mash-up of familiar Broadway shows is used to tell a new story of innocence, hope and heroism. Funny and poignant. Show Opens Friday, July 25th Closes Saturday August 23rd. Price: $38. Phone: 530-265-8686. Type of event: Theatre. Music. Venue: Off Broadstreet. Event location: Off Broadstreet. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://offbroadstreet.com/now_playing.htm. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The… Sunday, August 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM. 305 Commercial Street Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit www.offbroadstreet.com.

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, August 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Dark Hose Coffee 10009 W River St Truckee, CA 96161.

The Seven Samurai - 4k Restoration

Tourism One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, SEVEN SAMURAI tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This three-hour ride from Kurosawa—featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura—seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope. In Japanese w/ English subtitles. Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265-8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/startticketing/756038/005290000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: NEVADA THEATRE 8/10: Kurosawa Fest comes to The Onyx and The Onyx Downtown this summer, as we pay tribute to legendary director Akira Kurosawa with new restorations of some of his most celebrated epics! Sunday, August 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Nevada Theatre 401 Broad Street Nevada City, CA. For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Monday, August 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Monday, August 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Each of Claire Ray's paintings offers a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. She hopes to inspire a renewed sense of wonder. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception of the surrounding world. She aims to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly.The show runs through September 14. Monday, August 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Watercolor classes

Monday Night Ceramics – Pottery Wheel & Hand building

Tourism Engage your mind and come play with clay in this Class! In this comprehensive Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will explore both hand-building techniques and pottery wheel skills to create functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects. Join us at The Curious Forge and let your creativity flourish in our supportive and inspiring environment! Class Overview: Hand-Building Techniques: Use slabs, coils, and textures to craft unique ceramic pieces. Pottery Wheel Exploration: Develop and sharpen your pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will cover the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming, as well as how to throw bowls and plates. What’s Included: Clay, glazing, and firings are included in the materials fee. Everyone is guaranteed to complete a pot, showcasing their improved skills. Enjoy making ceramic pottery with your own unique flair. Details: 6-class series – Monday Nights from 6:00 – 8:00 PM All Levels Welcome: This works… Price: $271. Phone: (530) 446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/monday-night-ceramics-handbuilding-wheel-exploration/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: In this comprehensive Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will explore both hand-building techniques and pottery wheel skills to create functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects. Monday, August 11, 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.

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, August 12, 2025, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM. Tahoe Truckee Airport.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.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. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Asif Studios.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism When viewing these quiet paintings, enjoyment arises easily, allowing us to just ‘be with’ each piece. “Beneath Summer Skies” gives us new visions, offering soothing moments in time. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Online ticket: Claire Ray’s delicate colors emanate summer’s warmth. Her work is known for dream-like sky and landscape paintings. With a unique ability to capture the essence of earth’s tranquility, her work transports viewers into a realm both out-of-doors and out-of-mind. Primarily working in watercolor and oil paint, her new work explores the movement and tactile aesthetic of pastels.The exhibit runs through September 14. Age range: All Ages. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 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, August 13, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Sent upon request. (We meet in each other's homes.).

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Thursday, August 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Thursday, August 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Thursday, August 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

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, August 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. 12075 Auburn Rd. Grass Valley, CA 95949. For more info visit www.northstarhouse.org.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Explore the intersection of serenity and dynamism through landscapes shaped by solar and atmospheric phenomena. Some of the scenes are based on real natural wonders, while others are imagined events. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors. Her subjects and settings are nuanced and elegantly positioned."Beneath Summer Skies" will be on exhibit through September 14. Thursday, August 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Intro to Stained Glass – Level 1

Tourism Experience the art of stained glass in this beginner-friendly workshop! Join us to craft a small suncatcher using vibrant glass pieces in this class with Charne Morris. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm! This introductory class focuses on straight cuts and will teach you the basics of stained glass safety. Throughout this 3-hour class, you will learn pattern transfer, glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and polishing. You will go home with a finished project piece that is roughly 3.5” x 4”. A materials cost of $20 is required on the day. Payment to the facilitator can be made using cash or Venmo. What You’ll Learn: Basics of stained glass art How glass behaves and the creation process Selecting and cutting glass pieces Creating a stained glass suncatcher using the copper foil method and soldering techniques Details: Duration: 3 hours Price: $79 class fee + plus additional material fee $20 is required during class. Payment to the facilitator… Price: $79. Phone: (530) 446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/make-a-stained-glass-suncatcher/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Experience the art of stained glass in this beginner-friendly workshop! Join us to craft a small suncatcher using vibrant glass pieces in this class with Charne Morris. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm! Thursday, August 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.

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, August 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. 141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA. For more info visit www.gvbrew.com.

Tyrus

Tourism In this moving and visually stunning documentary, filmmaker Pamela Tom weaves together Wong’s breathtaking artwork, rare archival footage, and intimate interviews to illuminate his legacy and the challenges he faced navigating racism in 20th century America. Stay after the film for a virtual Q&A with filmmaker Pamela Tom. This special one-time screening takes place at the Nevada Theatre and is co-presented with CATS. Tickets are $13. Price: 13.00. Phone: 530-265-8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: Onyx Theatre. Event location: Onyx Theater. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005345000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Nevada Theatre, Thurs. 8/14: Presented by The Onyx Downtown in collaboration with CATS Discover the extraordinary story of Tyrus Wong—the visionary Chinese American artist whose style shaped Disney’s Bambi and left a lasting mark on Hollywood. Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Nevada Theatre 401 Broad Street Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Friday, August 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Friday, August 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Claire Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Aiming to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly, “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors.The show runs through September 14. Friday, August 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Claire Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Aiming to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly, “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors.The show runs through September 14. Friday, August 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Off BroadStreet presents: MISCONSTRUED

Tourism Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The Woods, Westside Story, An Officer and a Gentleman and many more. A mash-up of familiar Broadway shows is used to tell a new story of innocence, hope and heroism. Funny and poignant. Show Opens Friday, July 25th Closes Saturday August 23rd. Price: $38. Phone: 530-265-8686. Type of event: Theatre. Music. Venue: Off Broadstreet. Event location: Off Broadstreet. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://offbroadstreet.com/now_playing.htm. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The… Friday, August 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM. 305 Commercial Street Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit www.offbroadstreet.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, August 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Kidzone Museum 11711 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161.

Cool- Season Vegetable Gardening

Tourism Vegetable gardening in the foothills isn't just for summer! Learn about growing healthy vegetables from your own garden from fall through spring. We will focus on cool-season garden planning and preparation as well as freeze-dates, microclimates, and ways to extend the season. Please join us! It will be informative and fun. Always check our website for the latest schedule updates: ncmg.ucanr.edu. Visit our webpage at any time at: https://ncmg.ucanr.edu/ UCCE Master Gardeners are volunteers trained and certified by the University of California to provide research-based information about home horticulture and pest management. We help home gardeners and community organizations garden sustainably and create a healthy environment. Connect with us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/UCCEmastergardeners.nevadacounty https://www.instagram.com/nevadacountymg/ Listen to us: Master Gardeners and Friends Radio Show Saturdays 10:00 am to noon on KNCO 830 AM “Advice to Grow By…Just Ask Us!”. Type of Event: Community. Event location: Grass Valley. Other location: Master Gardeners of Nevada County Demonstration Garden- NID Grounds. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: 0. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Free Workshop: Cool Season Vegetable GardeningSaturday, August 16th, 10am-12:00 pmDemonstration Garden – 1036 W. Main Street – NID Grounds – Grass ValleyVegetable gardening in the foothills isn't just for summer! Learn about growing healthy vegetables from your own garden from fall through spring. We will focus on cool-season garden planning and preparation as well as freeze-dates, microclimates, and ways to extend the season.Please join us! It will be informative and fun. Always check our website for the… Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 1036 W. Main Street Grass Valley, CA 95945. For more info visit ucanr.edu.

CANCELLED - Companion Planting

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/1425000467759?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Boost your garden's success with the power of companion planting. Learn which plants work well together to promote growth and deter pests. You'll also gain tips for planning and designing a productive, harmonious garden. Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.groworganic.com.

Saturday Get Behind the Wheel Ceramics

Tourism Get Behind A Wheel – Pottery Wheel Class for beginners and advanced students with Pam Montalbano 6 class series – Saturday Mornings, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm This workshop is for all levels (beginners welcome) who wish to develop and sharpen their pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will go over the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming but also cover how to throw bowls and plates. Everyone is guaranteed to leap a pot. Make that special pot that shows the sudden uptick in your skills. Enjoy playing with clay and making ceramic pottery with your own unique flair. All clay and materials included. Ages: 16+ Price: $216 + $55 materials PUBLIC = $271 Class 4 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet the minimum, the class will be rescheduled) Pre-registration required. Price: $271. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/get-behind-a-wheel-ceramics/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: This workshop is for all levels (beginners welcome) who wish to develop and sharpen their pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will go over the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming but also cover how to throw bowls and plates. Everyone is guaranteed to leap a pot. Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Saturday, August 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Saturday, August 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. Ray’s delicate colors emanate summer’s warmth. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray says each painting offers a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. Through this work, she hopes to inspire a renewed sense of wonder for the sky above and the earth below.“Beneath Summer Skies” will be showing at the Nevada City Winery Gallery through September 14. Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Hot Rod Happy Hour

Tourism Fuel your Saturday with horsepower and happy vibes! Join us at The Northridge of Nevada City for our annual Hot Rod Happy Hour—Saturday, August 16th from 2–4 PM. Classic rides, cold drinks, great food, and a whole lot of chrome-fueled fun. Bring your hot rods, bikes, jeeps, and that old-school spirit—because the parking lot is turning into a car lover’s dream. Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Community. Other location: Northridge of Nevada City, 773 Nevada St, Nevada City CA 95959. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Saturday, August 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. 773 Nevada St, Nevada City CA 95959. For more info visit www.northridgenevadacity.com.

Salute to First Responder

Tourism Join us for a casual evening of drinks (no host bar), bar-b-q, auction opportunities and dancing. Both silent and live auction. All proceeds benefit the Nevada County First Responder Community. Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Fundraiser. Event location: North Star House. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $100 per ticket/reduced ticket for first responders. Online ticket: Tickets can be purchased on line at: www.nclawandfire.org Tickets go on Sale July 1. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event details: Fund Raiser for Nevada County Law Enforcement and Fire Protection Council. Saturday, August 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM. North Star House.

Off BroadStreet presents: MISCONSTRUED

Tourism Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The Woods, Westside Story, An Officer and a Gentleman and many more. A mash-up of familiar Broadway shows is used to tell a new story of innocence, hope and heroism. Funny and poignant. Show Opens Friday, July 25th Closes Saturday August 23rd. Price: $38. Phone: 530-265-8686. Type of event: Theatre. Music. Venue: Off Broadstreet. Event location: Off Broadstreet. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://offbroadstreet.com/now_playing.htm. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The… Saturday, August 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM. 305 Commercial Street Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit www.offbroadstreet.com.

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, August 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 18560 Penn Valley Drive Penn Valley 95946. For more info visit bit.ly.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Sunday, August 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Ceramics 101 – Mud Therapy

Tourism Join us at The Curious Forge for Sunday Ceramics with Bob Davis! 6-Week Ceramics Class Series | 18 Hours of Instruction Discover the joy of working with clay in this immersive 6-week ceramics class 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 – Create unique forms using slabs, coils, and extruders. Surface Design & Embellishment – Experiment with textures, patterns, and finishing techniques. Throughout the course, you’ll craft a variety of functional and decorative pieces—choose from sushi plates, tapas servers, cups, spoon rests, succulent planters, and more! By the end of the series, you’ll gain confidence in your skills and discover which techniques inspire you most. No experience? N… Price: $379. Phone: (530) 446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/sunday-ceramics/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Discover the joy of working with clay in this immersive 6-week ceramics class 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. Sunday, August 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bld 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Sunday, August 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Emanating summer’s warmth, Claire Ray's paintings offer a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception of the surrounding world. She aims to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly.“Beneath Summer Skies” will be showing at the Nevada City Winery Gallery through September 14. Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Ikiru (To Live) - 4K Restoration

Tourism One of the greatest achievements by Kurosawa, IKIRU shows the director at his most compassionate—affirming life through an exploration of death. Takashi Shimura beautifully portrays Kanji Watanabe, an aging bureaucrat with stomach cancer who is impelled to find meaning in his final days. Presented in a radically conceived two-part structure and shot with a perceptive, humanistic clarity of vision, IKIRU is a multifaceted look at what it means to be alive. In Japanese w/ English subtitles. Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265-8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005291000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: NEVADA THEATRE 8/17: Kurosawa Fest comes to The Onyx and The Onyx Downtown this summer, as we pay tribute to legendary director Akira Kurosawa with new restorations of some of his most celebrated epics! Sunday, August 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Nevada Theatre 401 Broad Street Nevada City, CA. For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com.

Tahoe Music Alive Presents Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes

Tourism Tahoe Music Alive Presents Renee Rosnes and Bill Charlap: Two of the premiere pianists in Jazz, and also husband and wife, join forces for 4 hands 2 pianos. Price: General Admission $50 / Patron $70 / Students $10. Email: tahoemusicalive@gmail.com. Type of event: Music. Venue: Granlibakken Tahoe. City/Area: Tahoe City. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tahoe-music-alive-presents-bill-charlap-and-renee-rosnes-tickets-1344183873149?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Renee Rosnes and Bill Charlap perform a sparkling set of four-hand piano duets that traverses many of the couple’s musical touchstones in jazz. One of the finest and most empathetic piano duos in jazz history. Their music flows with the casual and organic quality of musicians with an uncommon simpatico, in life as well as in art. During The Jazz Cruise 2025 sailing in February, Renee Rosnes & Bill Charlap were both inducted into the Jazz Cruise Hall of Fame, by co-hosts Emmet Cohen and Christian McBr… Sunday, August 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Granlibakken Tahoe 725 Granlibakken Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Monday, August 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Monday, August 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Each of Claire Ray's paintings offers a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. She hopes to inspire a renewed sense of wonder. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception of the surrounding world. She aims to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly.The show runs through September 14. Monday, August 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Watercolor classes

Monday Night Ceramics – Pottery Wheel & Hand building

Tourism Engage your mind and come play with clay in this Class! In this comprehensive Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will explore both hand-building techniques and pottery wheel skills to create functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects. Join us at The Curious Forge and let your creativity flourish in our supportive and inspiring environment! Class Overview: Hand-Building Techniques: Use slabs, coils, and textures to craft unique ceramic pieces. Pottery Wheel Exploration: Develop and sharpen your pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will cover the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming, as well as how to throw bowls and plates. What’s Included: Clay, glazing, and firings are included in the materials fee. Everyone is guaranteed to complete a pot, showcasing their improved skills. Enjoy making ceramic pottery with your own unique flair. Details: 6-class series – Monday Nights from 6:00 – 8:00 PM All Levels Welcome: This works… Price: $271. Phone: (530) 446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/monday-night-ceramics-handbuilding-wheel-exploration/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: In this comprehensive Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will explore both hand-building techniques and pottery wheel skills to create functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects. Monday, August 18, 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.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.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. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Asif Studios.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism When viewing these quiet paintings, enjoyment arises easily, allowing us to just ‘be with’ each piece. “Beneath Summer Skies” gives us new visions, offering soothing moments in time. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Online ticket: Claire Ray’s delicate colors emanate summer’s warmth. Her work is known for dream-like sky and landscape paintings. With a unique ability to capture the essence of earth’s tranquility, her work transports viewers into a realm both out-of-doors and out-of-mind. Primarily working in watercolor and oil paint, her new work explores the movement and tactile aesthetic of pastels.The exhibit runs through September 14. Age range: All Ages. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Thursday, August 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Thursday, August 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Thursday, August 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Explore the intersection of serenity and dynamism through landscapes shaped by solar and atmospheric phenomena. Some of the scenes are based on real natural wonders, while others are imagined events. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors. Her subjects and settings are nuanced and elegantly positioned."Beneath Summer Skies" will be on exhibit through September 14. Thursday, August 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Stained Glass Curved Cuts- Level 2

Tourism Prerequisite: Intro to Stained Glass Level 1 or equivalent stained glass class at The Curious Forge Take your stained glass skills to the next level! This Level 2 class focuses on mastering curved and inside cuts using the techniques learned in Level 1. You’ll refine your cutting, shaping, and assembly skills while creating a beautiful curved suncatcher approximately 5″ in diameter. Students must be comfortable making straight cuts before taking this class A materials cost of $20 is required on the day. Payment to the facilitator can be made using cash or Venmo. What You’ll Learn: How to confidently cut inside and outside curves Techniques for grinding and fitting curved glass pieces Tips for designing and laying out curved patterns Review soldering techniques for curved seams How to assemble and finish a multi-piece curved glass project Details: Duration: 3 hours Price: $79 class fee + plus additional material fee $20 is required during class. Payment to the f… Price: $79. Phone: (530) 446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/stained-glass-level-2/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Take your stained glass skills to the next level! This Level 2 class focuses on mastering curved and inside cuts using the techniques learned in Level 1. Thursday, August 21, 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.

BrewHaus Kölsch Night

Tourism Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join us for another Kölsch Night! Thursday, August 21st at 6:30pm! A seasonal favorite. Happens once a month.Whether you’re a longtime fan or brand new to the experience, you’re not gonna want to miss it! We'll walk you through it. We’ll be offering fresh Oysters and Bavarian Boards alongside our full menu—perfect pairings for that crisp Kölsch.HOW IT WORKSWhat is Kölsch Night?Kölsch Night is more than just a beer event—it’s a whole vibe! It’s a unique and festive experience inspired by traditional German b… Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. BrewHaus Nevada City 300 Spring Street Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Friday, August 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Friday, August 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Friday, August 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

August 22nd Back to School Pop Up

Tourism Class is back in session—and so is Emily’s! Join us August 22nd for a Back-to-School Pop-Up packed with straight-A sweets and honor roll–worthy eats. Pre-order soon—this one’s bound to sell out faster than recess! Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Sharpen your pencils and your appetites—Emily’s is kicking off the school year with an A+ Back-to-School Pop-Up on Thursday, August 22nd from 12 to 6pm at 421 Colfax Ave. in Grass Valley!We’re serving straight-up honor roll–worthy eats, from sweet treats to savory favorites that’ll earn extra credit with the whole family. Whether you’re looking for lunchbox-friendly goodies, after-school snacks, or dinner that makes the grade, this menu will have you skipping the homework and heading straight for seconds.Po… Friday, August 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 421 Colfax Ave. Grass Valley. For more info visit emilyscateringandcakes.wpcomstaging.com.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Claire Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Aiming to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly, “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors.The show runs through September 14. Friday, August 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Claire Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Aiming to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly, “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors.The show runs through September 14. Friday, August 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Off BroadStreet presents: MISCONSTRUED

Tourism Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The Woods, Westside Story, An Officer and a Gentleman and many more. A mash-up of familiar Broadway shows is used to tell a new story of innocence, hope and heroism. Funny and poignant. Show Opens Friday, July 25th Closes Saturday August 23rd. Price: $38. Phone: 530-265-8686. Type of event: Theatre. Music. Venue: Off Broadstreet. Event location: Off Broadstreet. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://offbroadstreet.com/now_playing.htm. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The… Friday, August 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM. 305 Commercial Street Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit www.offbroadstreet.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, August 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Kidzone Museum 11711 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161.

Gardening with Deer

Tourism This free presentation will try to answer the following questions: • Are there ANY plants that I can use for landscaping, that the deer will not devour? • Can I tell which to choose, in advance? • Do deer repellants really work? • Should I put out other food for them to distract them from my landscape plants? Come and hear the answers from the Nevada County Master Gardeners! Please join us! It will be informative and fun. Always check our website for the latest schedule updates: ncmg.ucanr.edu. Visit our webpage at any time at: https://ncmg.ucanr.edu/ UCCE Master Gardeners are volunteers trained and certified by the University of California to provide research-based information about home horticulture and pest management. We help home gardeners and community organizations garden sustainably and create a healthy environment. Type of Event: Community. Event location: Grass Valley. Other location: Master Gardeners of Nevada County Demonstration Garden- NID Grounds. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: 0. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Free Workshop: Gardening With DeerSaturday, August 23rd, 10am-12:00 pmDemonstration Garden – 1036 W. Main Street – NID Grounds – Grass ValleyThis presentation will try to answer the following questions:• Are there ANY plants that I can use for landscaping, that the deer will not devour?• Can I tell which to choose, in advance?• Do deer repellants really work?• Should I put out other food for them to distract them from my landscape plants?Come and hear the answers from the Nevada County Master Gardeners!Plea… Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 1036 W. Main Street Grass Valley, CA 95945. For more info visit ucanr.edu.

Companion Planting

Tourism Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Health / Wellbeing. Outdoors / Recreation. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: 0. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1425002483789?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Boost your garden's success with the power of companion planting. Learn which plants work well together to promote growth and deter pests. You'll also gain tips for planning and designing a productive, harmonious garden. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 125 Clydesdale Ct. Grass Valley, CA. For more info visit www.groworganic.com.

Saturday Get Behind the Wheel Ceramics

Tourism Get Behind A Wheel – Pottery Wheel Class for beginners and advanced students with Pam Montalbano 6 class series – Saturday Mornings, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm This workshop is for all levels (beginners welcome) who wish to develop and sharpen their pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will go over the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming but also cover how to throw bowls and plates. Everyone is guaranteed to leap a pot. Make that special pot that shows the sudden uptick in your skills. Enjoy playing with clay and making ceramic pottery with your own unique flair. All clay and materials included. Ages: 16+ Price: $216 + $55 materials PUBLIC = $271 Class 4 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet the minimum, the class will be rescheduled) Pre-registration required. Price: $271. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/get-behind-a-wheel-ceramics/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: This workshop is for all levels (beginners welcome) who wish to develop and sharpen their pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will go over the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming but also cover how to throw bowls and plates. Everyone is guaranteed to leap a pot. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. Ray’s delicate colors emanate summer’s warmth. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray says each painting offers a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. Through this work, she hopes to inspire a renewed sense of wonder for the sky above and the earth below.“Beneath Summer Skies” will be showing at the Nevada City Winery Gallery through September 14. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Off BroadStreet presents: MISCONSTRUED

Tourism Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The Woods, Westside Story, An Officer and a Gentleman and many more. A mash-up of familiar Broadway shows is used to tell a new story of innocence, hope and heroism. Funny and poignant. Show Opens Friday, July 25th Closes Saturday August 23rd. Price: $38. Phone: 530-265-8686. Type of event: Theatre. Music. Venue: Off Broadstreet. Event location: Off Broadstreet. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://offbroadstreet.com/now_playing.htm. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Off Broadstreet Presents: MISCONSTRUED IN THE AI AND VIRTUAL REALITY DOMINATED YEAR 2058, IN THE RUINS OF AN ABANDONED THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO, A SMALL BAND OF DISENFRANCHISED SURVIVORS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OLD SUZA, WILL RE-DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER. Starring Jan Kopp, Jennifer Knapp, China Rose Kopp, Artemis Arthur, Danny McCammon, Andrew Kerr, and Jay Barker! Song selections from Cabaret, Chicago, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Dream Girls, The Greatest Showman, The Wiz, Into The… Saturday, August 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM. 305 Commercial Street Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit www.offbroadstreet.com.

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, August 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 18560 Penn Valley Drive Penn Valley 95946. For more info visit bit.ly.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Sunday, August 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Ceramics 101 – Mud Therapy

Tourism Join us at The Curious Forge for Sunday Ceramics with Bob Davis! 6-Week Ceramics Class Series | 18 Hours of Instruction Discover the joy of working with clay in this immersive 6-week ceramics class 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 – Create unique forms using slabs, coils, and extruders. Surface Design & Embellishment – Experiment with textures, patterns, and finishing techniques. Throughout the course, you’ll craft a variety of functional and decorative pieces—choose from sushi plates, tapas servers, cups, spoon rests, succulent planters, and more! By the end of the series, you’ll gain confidence in your skills and discover which techniques inspire you most. No experience? N… Price: $379. Phone: (530) 446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/sunday-ceramics/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Discover the joy of working with clay in this immersive 6-week ceramics class 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. Sunday, August 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bld 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Sunday, August 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Emanating summer’s warmth, Claire Ray's paintings offer a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception of the surrounding world. She aims to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly.“Beneath Summer Skies” will be showing at the Nevada City Winery Gallery through September 14. Sunday, August 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

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, August 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Grass Valley Brewery 141 E Main St Grass Valley, CA 95945. For more info visit sierrajazzsociety.com.

Yojimbo - 4K Restoration

Tourism In the first film of our double feature, the incomparable Toshiro Mifune stars in Kurosawa's visually stunning and darkly comic YOJIMBO. To rid a terror-stricken village of corruption, wily masterless samurai Sanjuro turns a range war between two evil clans to his own advantage. Remade twice, by Sergio Leone and Walter Hill, this exhilarating genre-twister remains one of the most influential and entertaining films of all time. In Japanese w/ English subtitles. Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265-8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005292000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: NEVADA THEATRE 8/24: Kurosawa Fest comes to The Onyx and The Onyx Downtown this summer, as we pay tribute to legendary director Akira Kurosawa with new restorations of some of his most celebrated epics! Sunday, August 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Nevada Theatre 401 Broad Street Nevada City, CA. For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com.

Pioneer Park Picnic Pops Concert - #3

Type of Event: Music / Concert. Event location: Pioneer Park. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: FREE. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Under the direction of Cheryl Woldseth, the 60-member Nevada County Concert Band invites you to join us for the last of our three Pioneer Park Picnic Pops concerts. Make it a family tradition to enjoy a picnic concert with the Nevada County Concert Band! Expect a lively program, including toe-tapping marches, iconic Broadway hits, contemporary tunes, and much more. Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and clubs to the park for a fun-filled evening of music with the official Nevada County band! The con… Sunday, August 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 425 Nimrod St. Nevada City. For more info visit nccb.org.

Sanjuro - 4K Restoration

Tourism In the second film of our double feature, Toshiro Mifune swaggers and snarls to brilliant comic effect in Kurosawa's tightly paced, beautifully composed SANJURO. A sly companion piece to YOJIMBO, jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a "proper" samurai on its ear. Less brazen in tone than its predecessor but equally entertaining, this classic character's return is a masterpiece in its own right. In Japanese w/ English subtitles. PG-13. Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265-8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005302000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: NEVADA THEATRE 8/24: Kurosawa Fest comes to The Onyx and The Onyx Downtown this summer, as we pay tribute to legendary director Akira Kurosawa with new restorations of some of his most celebrated epics! Sunday, August 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Nevada Theatre 401 Broad Street Nevada City, CA. For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Monday, August 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Monday, August 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Each of Claire Ray's paintings offers a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. She hopes to inspire a renewed sense of wonder. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception of the surrounding world. She aims to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly.The show runs through September 14. Monday, August 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Watercolor classes

Monday Night Ceramics – Pottery Wheel & Hand building

Tourism Engage your mind and come play with clay in this Class! In this comprehensive Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will explore both hand-building techniques and pottery wheel skills to create functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects. Join us at The Curious Forge and let your creativity flourish in our supportive and inspiring environment! Class Overview: Hand-Building Techniques: Use slabs, coils, and textures to craft unique ceramic pieces. Pottery Wheel Exploration: Develop and sharpen your pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will cover the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming, as well as how to throw bowls and plates. What’s Included: Clay, glazing, and firings are included in the materials fee. Everyone is guaranteed to complete a pot, showcasing their improved skills. Enjoy making ceramic pottery with your own unique flair. Details: 6-class series – Monday Nights from 6:00 – 8:00 PM All Levels Welcome: This works… Price: $271. Phone: (530) 446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/monday-night-ceramics-handbuilding-wheel-exploration/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: In this comprehensive Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will explore both hand-building techniques and pottery wheel skills to create functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects. Monday, August 25, 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.

Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club

Tourism Nevada County Arts Council and the Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee Cultural Districts invite the community to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Culture in Focus | Celebrating our Cultural Districts with The Nevada County Camera Club. Through the many talented lenses of the Camera Club, this photography exhibition takes a look at both of Nevada County’s celebrated California Cultural Districts. Price: free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The images on display highlight the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity. From larger, urban areas to uncharted rural locations, each California Cultural District helps grow and sustain authentic arts and culture opportunities, increase the visibility of local artists, and promote opportunities through culture and creative expression. Nevada County is primed to promote the unique arts and culture of our communities against a backdrop of shared history and ecological stewardshi… Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Eric Rood Center 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. For more info visit www.nevadacountyarts.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Tuesday, August 26, 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. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Asif Studios.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism When viewing these quiet paintings, enjoyment arises easily, allowing us to just ‘be with’ each piece. “Beneath Summer Skies” gives us new visions, offering soothing moments in time. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Online ticket: Claire Ray’s delicate colors emanate summer’s warmth. Her work is known for dream-like sky and landscape paintings. With a unique ability to capture the essence of earth’s tranquility, her work transports viewers into a realm both out-of-doors and out-of-mind. Primarily working in watercolor and oil paint, her new work explores the movement and tactile aesthetic of pastels.The exhibit runs through September 14. Age range: All Ages. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 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, August 27, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Sent upon request. (We meet in each other's homes.).

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Thursday, August 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Thursday, August 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Explore the intersection of serenity and dynamism through landscapes shaped by solar and atmospheric phenomena. Some of the scenes are based on real natural wonders, while others are imagined events. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors. Her subjects and settings are nuanced and elegantly positioned."Beneath Summer Skies" will be on exhibit through September 14. Thursday, August 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.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, August 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. 141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA. For more info visit www.gvbrew.com.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Friday, August 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Friday, August 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Claire Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Aiming to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly, “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors.The show runs through September 14. Friday, August 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Claire Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Aiming to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly, “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors.The show runs through September 14. Friday, August 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.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, August 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Kidzone Museum 11711 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161.

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, August 30, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Truckee Library 10031 Levon Ave Truckee, CA 96161.

Saturday Get Behind the Wheel Ceramics

Tourism Get Behind A Wheel – Pottery Wheel Class for beginners and advanced students with Pam Montalbano 6 class series – Saturday Mornings, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm This workshop is for all levels (beginners welcome) who wish to develop and sharpen their pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will go over the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming but also cover how to throw bowls and plates. Everyone is guaranteed to leap a pot. Make that special pot that shows the sudden uptick in your skills. Enjoy playing with clay and making ceramic pottery with your own unique flair. All clay and materials included. Ages: 16+ Price: $216 + $55 materials PUBLIC = $271 Class 4 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet the minimum, the class will be rescheduled) Pre-registration required. Price: $271. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/get-behind-a-wheel-ceramics/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: This workshop is for all levels (beginners welcome) who wish to develop and sharpen their pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will go over the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming but also cover how to throw bowls and plates. Everyone is guaranteed to leap a pot. Saturday, August 30, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

The Kids are Back! 17 Young Artists display their work

Tourism Artists reception Thursday 7 August 6-8 PM. Gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11AM to 5 PM. Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Visual Art / Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free, donation welcome. Age range: All Ages. Saturday, August 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 210 Spring Street.

Through The Eyes Of Our Youth

Tourism New works by returning artists Zephyr Kitchens, Tavia Whitestone, Abby Turner, Samuel McDaniel Heath & Chiapas Holland will be shown. New artists showing at our gallery will be: Grant Bradley LeStarpe, Maddy & Sophia Greenwood Price, Katherine Coleman, Mandolin Mitchell, Jasper Hitchcock, Talon McMaster, Parker Smith, Iris Dietz, Fiona Moran, Andrew Gardner Morales, & Bryce Hyatt. Price: Free. Email: 7starsgallery@gmail.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Seven Stars Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The Odd Fellows 7 Stars Gallery is pleased to present our 2nd annual all-youth art show.This year’s exhibit will feature the works of 17 young artists, aged from 8-20. Our walls will be adorned with a wide variety of styles-featuring pen & ink, portraits, comic art, figure drawings, fashion sketches, colored pencil, abstract paintings,& sculptural pieces. Saturday, August 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Seven Stars Gallery 212 Spring St Nevada City, CA.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. Ray’s delicate colors emanate summer’s warmth. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray says each painting offers a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. Through this work, she hopes to inspire a renewed sense of wonder for the sky above and the earth below.“Beneath Summer Skies” will be showing at the Nevada City Winery Gallery through September 14. Saturday, August 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

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, August 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 18560 Penn Valley Drive Penn Valley 95946. For more info visit bit.ly.

Taking A Deep Dip: The Lives of North America's Only Aquatic Songbirds

Tourism Price: $16. Phone: 3233810670. Email: kalecriley@gmail.com. Type of event: Conference / Lecture. Venue: The North Columbia Schoolhouse. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: Tickets available here. Age range: All Ages. Sunday, August 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. 17894 Tyler Foote Road Nevada City, CA 95959.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Emanating summer’s warmth, Claire Ray's paintings offer a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception of the surrounding world. She aims to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly.“Beneath Summer Skies” will be showing at the Nevada City Winery Gallery through September 14. Sunday, August 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

High and Low - 4K Restoration

Tourism Toshiro Mifune is unforgettable as Kingo Gondo, a wealthy industrialist whose family becomes the target of a cold-blooded kidnapper in HIGH AND LOW, the highly influential domestic drama and police procedural. Adapting Ed McBain's detective novel King's Ransom, Kurosawa moves effortlessly from compelling race-against-time thriller to exacting social commentary, creating a diabolical treatise on contemporary Japanese society. In Japanese w/ English subtitles. Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265-8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005294000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: NEVADA THEATRE 8/31: Kurosawa Fest comes to The Onyx and The Onyx Downtown this summer, as we pay tribute to legendary director Akira Kurosawa with new restorations of some of his most celebrated epics! Sunday, August 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Nevada Theatre 401 Broad Street Nevada City, CA. For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Each of Claire Ray's paintings offers a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. She hopes to inspire a renewed sense of wonder. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception of the surrounding world. She aims to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly.The show runs through September 14. Monday, September 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Watercolor classes

Monday Night Ceramics – Pottery Wheel & Hand building

Tourism Engage your mind and come play with clay in this Class! In this comprehensive Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will explore both hand-building techniques and pottery wheel skills to create functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects. Join us at The Curious Forge and let your creativity flourish in our supportive and inspiring environment! Class Overview: Hand-Building Techniques: Use slabs, coils, and textures to craft unique ceramic pieces. Pottery Wheel Exploration: Develop and sharpen your pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will cover the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming, as well as how to throw bowls and plates. What’s Included: Clay, glazing, and firings are included in the materials fee. Everyone is guaranteed to complete a pot, showcasing their improved skills. Enjoy making ceramic pottery with your own unique flair. Details: 6-class series – Monday Nights from 6:00 – 8:00 PM All Levels Welcome: This works… Price: $271. Phone: (530) 446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/monday-night-ceramics-handbuilding-wheel-exploration/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: In this comprehensive Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will explore both hand-building techniques and pottery wheel skills to create functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects. Monday, September 1, 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.

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, September 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Asif Studios.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism When viewing these quiet paintings, enjoyment arises easily, allowing us to just ‘be with’ each piece. “Beneath Summer Skies” gives us new visions, offering soothing moments in time. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Online ticket: Claire Ray’s delicate colors emanate summer’s warmth. Her work is known for dream-like sky and landscape paintings. With a unique ability to capture the essence of earth’s tranquility, her work transports viewers into a realm both out-of-doors and out-of-mind. Primarily working in watercolor and oil paint, her new work explores the movement and tactile aesthetic of pastels.The exhibit runs through September 14. Age range: All Ages. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Explore the intersection of serenity and dynamism through landscapes shaped by solar and atmospheric phenomena. Some of the scenes are based on real natural wonders, while others are imagined events. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors. Her subjects and settings are nuanced and elegantly positioned."Beneath Summer Skies" will be on exhibit through September 14. Thursday, September 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Oil & Acrylic Painting: A Guided Exploration with Chappy

Tourism Oil & Acrylic Adventures: Your Subject, Your Style. In-depth personalized painting instruction on the subject matter of your choice. Price: $198. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Visual Arts. Workshop. Art & Gallery. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/paint-what-you-want/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Class Details: Schedule: Four 3-hour sessions (12 hours total) Cost: $198 for the public Level: Suitable for beginners and experienced painters Class Overview Explore the art of painting in this fun and immersive four-session workshop! Using a simple and effective four-step approach, you’ll learn how to bring any subject to life—whether it’s a portrait, a wildflower-filled landscape, or a captivating still life. Over four weeks, you’ll gain a broader understanding of composition, color, value, and text… Thursday, September 4, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bld 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Claire Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Aiming to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly, “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors.The show runs through September 14. Friday, September 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Claire Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Aiming to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly, “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors.The show runs through September 14. Friday, September 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

September 5th First Friday Pop Up

Tourism September is here—and so is the return of comfort food season. Join us for Emily’s First Friday Pop-Up on September 5th with a cozy fall-inspired menu, perfect for easing into the new season. Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event details: As summer winds down and the first signs of fall begin to appear, join us at Emily’s for a cozy and comforting First Friday Pop-Up on September 5th from 12 to 6pm at 421 Colfax Ave. in Grass Valley.We’re leaning into the season with a menu full of warm, satisfying dishes and freshly baked treats—perfect for those cooler evenings and back-to-routine days. Whether you're picking up a hearty dinner, grabbing a few pastries for weekend brunch, or just stopping by for a sweet treat, we’ll have something to make… Friday, September 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 421 Colfax Ave. Grass Valley. For more info visit emilyscateringandcakes.wpcomstaging.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, September 5, 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, September 5, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Northwoods Clubhouse, Tahoe Donner Truckee.

First Fridays

Type of Event: Music / Concert. Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Online ticket: N/A. Age range: All Ages. Friday, September 5, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Historic Downtown Truckee. For more info visit www.historictruckee.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, September 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Kidzone Museum 11711 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161.

Saturday Get Behind the Wheel Ceramics

Tourism Get Behind A Wheel – Pottery Wheel Class for beginners and advanced students with Pam Montalbano 6 class series – Saturday Mornings, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm This workshop is for all levels (beginners welcome) who wish to develop and sharpen their pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will go over the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming but also cover how to throw bowls and plates. Everyone is guaranteed to leap a pot. Make that special pot that shows the sudden uptick in your skills. Enjoy playing with clay and making ceramic pottery with your own unique flair. All clay and materials included. Ages: 16+ Price: $216 + $55 materials PUBLIC = $271 Class 4 minimum/8 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet the minimum, the class will be rescheduled) Pre-registration required. Price: $271. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/get-behind-a-wheel-ceramics/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: This workshop is for all levels (beginners welcome) who wish to develop and sharpen their pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will go over the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming but also cover how to throw bowls and plates. Everyone is guaranteed to leap a pot. Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Big Bloody Mary Battle

Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Community. Fair / Festival / Gala. Fundraiser. Makerspace Events. Event location: Nevada County Fairgrounds. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $50. Online ticket: Includes entrance and endless sampling of Bloody Marys. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event details: Get ready to spice up your September at the Big Bloody Mary Battle, hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra. Mark your calendars for September 6th, 2025, and head over to the Nevada County Fairgrounds from 11 AM to 3 PM for an unforgettable experience. Endless Bloody Mary Sampling: Indulge in an unlimited tasting journey as the region’s top mixologists bring their A-game to the table. Artisanal Craft Fair: While you’re sipping on the best Bloody Marys around, stroll through our artisana… Saturday, September 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Nevada County Fairgrounds. For more info visit www.bbbsns.org.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism “Beneath Summer Skies” helps us recall or rekindle how nature and light can hold an ethereal, transitory quality. Ray’s delicate colors emanate summer’s warmth. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray says each painting offers a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. Through this work, she hopes to inspire a renewed sense of wonder for the sky above and the earth below.“Beneath Summer Skies” will be showing at the Nevada City Winery Gallery through September 14. Saturday, September 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

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, September 7, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Senior Services 10040 Estates Dr Truckee, CA.

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, September 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 18560 Penn Valley Drive Penn Valley 95946. For more info visit bit.ly.

Woodturning 101 – Craft a Beautiful Wooden Bowl

Tourism Discover the art of woodturning and learn to make a beautiful wood bowl using a wood lathe – no experience is required! Price: $200. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Visual Arts. Workshop. Art & Gallery. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/woodturning-class/. Event description: Are you interested in woodworking 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 safety. Once you’re comfortable with the equipment, we’ll move on to selecting and preparing the wood for turning. With t… Sunday, September 7, 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.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Emanating summer’s warmth, Claire Ray's paintings offer a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception of the surrounding world. She aims to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly.“Beneath Summer Skies” will be showing at the Nevada City Winery Gallery through September 14. Sunday, September 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

MIG Welding for Beginners and Artists Workshop

Tourism If you are an artist wanting to explore 3D metal art, need ranch repairs, or are a tinkerer wishing to add the strength and rigidity that metal offers, this is the workshop for you. Price: $285. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Visual Arts. Workshop. Art & Gallery. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/mig-welding-for-beginners-and-artists/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Get ready to put the Pedal to the Metal! If you are an artist wanting to explore 3D metal art, need ranch repairs, or are a tinkerer wishing to add the strength and rigidity that metal offers, this is the workshop for you. Learn Welding Basics in this MIG Welding Class. No experience is necessary. New Expanded Content. This is a two-session class. 8 hours total instruction (must attend both days) You will walk away with confidence in using MIG welding equipment, understanding safety protocols, setti… Sunday, September 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The Curious Forge 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bld 9 Nevada City, CA 95959. For more info visit thecuriousforge.org.

Magical Evening on Mill

Join us for a unique al fresco dining benefit event: With beautiful sights and sparkling lights, it’s sure to be a night you won’t forget! Embark on an enchanting journey, set amidst the timeless charm of Downtown Grass Valley’s beautiful Mill Street Plaza. Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Beer / Wine / Food. Event location: Mill Street. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://downtowngrassvalley.com/2025-magical-evening-on-mill-tickets/. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event details: Tickets $185.00 Per Person Quantity* Premium Seating$1390.00 for a Table of 8 ~ No Host Cocktail Hour with Passed Hors d'oeuvres Quantity*. Sunday, September 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Mill Street Plaza. For more info visit downtowngrassvalley.com.

DOGMA: Resurrected! A 25th Anniversary Celebration

Tourism Directed by Kevin Smith, DOGMA is a satirical fantasy comedy that follows two fallen angels, Bartleby (Ben Affleck) and Loki (Matt Damon), who discover a loophole that would allow them to return to Heaven but would inadvertently undo the creation of the universe. A woman named Bethany (Linda Fiorentino), who is struggling with her faith, is tasked with stopping them before their plan succeeds. She is joined by various characters along the way, including a muse, a seraphim, and a group of unlikely allies, all as they battle against the forces of heaven and hell. Rater R for for strong language including sex-related dialogue, violence, crude humor and some drug content. Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265-8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005300000003. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event description: NEVADA THEATRE 9/7: After 25 years off the market, DOGMA makes its triumphant return with a brand new 4K restoration and exclusive bonus content available only in theatres! Sunday, September 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Nevada Theatre 401 Broad Street Nevada City, CA. For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Each of Claire Ray's paintings offers a moment of stillness and reflection, honoring the elemental forces that shape our experience of the world. She hopes to inspire a renewed sense of wonder. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Ray has long been captivated by the ever-changing colors of the sky and fascinated by how even a small shift in visual perspective can dramatically alter our perception of the surrounding world. She aims to evoke a sense of place that feels both familiar and otherworldly.The show runs through September 14. Monday, September 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.com.

Watercolor classes

Monday Night Ceramics – Pottery Wheel & Hand building

Tourism Engage your mind and come play with clay in this Class! In this comprehensive Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will explore both hand-building techniques and pottery wheel skills to create functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects. Join us at The Curious Forge and let your creativity flourish in our supportive and inspiring environment! Class Overview: Hand-Building Techniques: Use slabs, coils, and textures to craft unique ceramic pieces. Pottery Wheel Exploration: Develop and sharpen your pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel. We will cover the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, and trimming, as well as how to throw bowls and plates. What’s Included: Clay, glazing, and firings are included in the materials fee. Everyone is guaranteed to complete a pot, showcasing their improved skills. Enjoy making ceramic pottery with your own unique flair. Details: 6-class series – Monday Nights from 6:00 – 8:00 PM All Levels Welcome: This works… Price: $271. Phone: (530) 446-2777. Email: spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/monday-night-ceramics-handbuilding-wheel-exploration/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: In this comprehensive Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will explore both hand-building techniques and pottery wheel skills to create functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects. Monday, September 8, 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.

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, September 9, 2025, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM. Tahoe Truckee Airport.

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, September 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Asif Studios.

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, September 10, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Sent upon request. (We meet in each other's homes.).

9/11 Patriots Day of Remembrance

Join the Greater Grass Valley Chamber, City of Grass Valley, American Legion Post 130, Grass Valley Fire Department, Grass Valley Police Department, and Nevada County First Responders on the Mill Street Plaza near the Del Oro Theater to commemorate the lives of those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Virginia and those who perished when the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania, and those who died attempting to rescue people trapped by the attacks. We Will Never Forget. Type of Event: Community. Event location: Grass Valley. Other location: Mill Street Plaza. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free To Attend. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join the Greater Grass Valley Chamber, City of Grass Valley, American Legion Post 130, Grass Valley Fire Department, Grass Valley Police Department, and Nevada County First Responders on the Mill Street Plaza near the Del Oro Theater to commemorate the lives of those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Virginia and those who perished when the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania, and those who died attempting to rescue p… Thursday, September 11, 2025, 9:01 AM – 10:01 AM. Mill Street Plaza near the Del Oro Theater.

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, September 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. 12075 Auburn Rd. Grass Valley, CA 95949. For more info visit www.northstarhouse.org.

Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"

Tourism Explore the intersection of serenity and dynamism through landscapes shaped by solar and atmospheric phenomena. Some of the scenes are based on real natural wonders, while others are imagined events. Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: This series of paintings have a feeling of quietude and grace. With skilled subtlety, Ray integrates realistic forms of nature with unidentifiable streaks and wheels of light and colors. Her subjects and settings are nuanced and elegantly positioned."Beneath Summer Skies" will be on exhibit through September 14. Thursday, September 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nevada City Winery. For more info visit www.ncwinery.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, September 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. 141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA. For more info visit www.gvbrew.com.

49th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition

Tourism Price: $40-$55. Phone: 530-274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. 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/a0SUZ000003Qc6L2AS. Age range: All Ages. Event description: 49th Annual Competition Finals Thursday, September 11, 2025 Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA Tickets: Reserved Seating Genre: Stand Up Comedy Competition The San Francisco Comedy Competition is an annual, multi-week, judged, stand-up comedy contest. Over thirty comedians, out of hundreds who apply, perform in shows held in comedy clubs, bars, restaurants, casinos and theaters in San Francisco and around the Bay Area.… Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. The Center for the Arts 314 W. Main St. Grass Valley, CA 95945. For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com.