Penn Valley Farmers Market
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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
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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.
Everything Is Apocalyptical
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Everything is Apocalyptical: A Vessels Show features ceramics by Nevada City’s Studio Caliari. Opening August 1st, the show runs through August 31st.
The body of work, which includes more than twenty hand-built ceramic vessels made between late 2024 and July 2025, explores themes of loneliness, cultural alienation, and the search for joy and connection in a chaotic world.
Price: Free. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Wonder Docent. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Wonder Docent is proud to present Everything is Apocalyptical: A Vessels Show featuring ceramics by Nevada City’s Studio Caliari. Opening August 1st during the Nevada City Art Walk, the show runs through August 31st.
The body of work, which includes more than twenty hand-built ceramic vessels made between late 2024 and July 2025, explores themes of loneliness, cultural alienation, and the search for joy and connection in a chaotic world. Artist Marina Caliari was born and raised in Vitória Brazil and…
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
230 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit www.wonderdocent.com. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"
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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. Nevada City Winery Live Music with S. R. Laws
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Spend your Sunday afternoon soaking up the soulful sounds of S.R. Laws and savoring the final day of our August wine cocktail—the Vine & Thorn Sipper!
Type of Event: Music / Concert. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Scott Ray Laws's approach to songwriting is with a slow-burning passion, thoughts, and experience written down in words, melody, and chord progression.His inspiration stems from the incredible storytelling abilities of artists such as John Hiatt, Rodney Crowell, Neil Finn, Chuck Prophet, and Ron Sexsmith. Their music has shaped his own artistic journey.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. High and Low - 4K Restoration
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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"
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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
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, September 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Monday Night Ceramics – Pottery Wheel & Hand building
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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
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"
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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"
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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
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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. BrewHaus Bingo
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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.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
BrewBilt BrewHaus
300 Spring Street Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"
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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"
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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
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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
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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"
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“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. A New Trip: A Psychedelic Comedy Show with Shane Mauss
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A New Trip: A Psychedelic Comedy Show by Shane Mauss
You’ve seen him on Comedy Central’s Tales from the Trip and as the star of Amazon Prime’s documentary Psychonautics. Now, award-winning comedian Shane Mauss returns with his latest psychedelic comedy experience: A New Trip, a mind-bending live comedy show surrounded by world renowned psychedelic art at The Chambers Project.
Why “A New Trip”?
Shane recently filmed two hour-long psychedelic comedy specials, titled Trips, at Meow Wolf Denver. Scheduled to premiere on April 19, 2026, these specials promise to be unlike anything the comedy world has ever seen.
As he builds excitement for the launch, Shane is touring with A New Trip, featuring brand-new material and immersive stories.
New jokes. New perspectives. Come take A New Trip.
Doors At 6:30pm
Show At 8pm
$20 Presale
$25 Day Of.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Comedy / Improv. Visual Art / Gallery. Event location: Chambers Gallery. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $20-25. Online ticket: https://ambrosia.events/the-chambers-project/events/a-new-trip. Age range: Adult. Event details: Join us for some laughs on Saturday September 6th with comedian Shane Mauss and special guest opener Ngaio Bealum! This is an 18+ only event. Doors At 6:30pm, Show At 8pm, $20 Presale, $25 Day Of. Limited seating available so get your tickets now!
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St, Nevada City.
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
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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
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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"
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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. "Love Local" Fall Open House
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You're invited to the first annual Love Local Free Fall Open House at Rough & Ready Vineyards!
Type of Event: Community. City/Area: Rough & Ready. Price: 0. Age range: All Ages. Event details: 🍂 You're invited to the first annual Love Local Free Fall Open House at Rough & Ready Vineyards! Join us as we celebrate local love, community spirit, and the beauty of fall at the venue. Enjoy live music, interactive booths from local vendors, tasty bites, and more! This is your chance to explore the venue, meet local makers, and soak in the season.
📍 Rough & Ready Vineyards
🗓️ September 7th, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
🎟️ Free admission!
Mark your calendars—you won’t wan…
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
17860 Cattle Drive.
For more info visit roughandreadyvineyards.com. MIG Welding for Beginners and Artists Workshop
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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. Ananda Meditation Course
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Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Health / Wellbeing. Event location: Ananda Village. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: 🧘 Ananda Meditation Course📍Expanding Light, at Ananda Village📅 Sundays, September 7th – October 14th | ⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 pmA 6-week course in meditation, with childcare available for parents who wish to participate.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Ananda Village
14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit www.ananda.org. MAGICAL EVENING on MILL
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Magical Evening on Mill, where the charm of historic downtown meets the sparkle of celebration. Set within the beautifully reimagined Mill Street Plaza, this enchanting gathering invites you to savor exquisite flavors, raise a glass beneath twinkling lights, and revel in music, laughter, and a sense of community spirit. Every moment is carefully crafted to dazzle, creating memories that will linger long after the night is over.
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. Other location: Mill Street Plaza. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $185 Per Person • Table of 8 $1390. Online ticket: https://downtowngrassvalley.com/2025-magical-evening-on-mill-tickets/. Age range: All Ages. Adult. Event details: Join us for an unforgettable evening at Magical Evening on Mill, where the charm of historic downtown meets the sparkle of celebration. Set within the beautifully reimagined Mill Street Plaza, this enchanting gathering invites you to savor exquisite flavors, raise a glass beneath twinkling lights, and revel in music, laughter, and a sense of community spirit. Every moment is carefully crafted to dazzle, creating memories that will linger long after the night is over.
What's Included:
Cocktail Hour: We…
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
For more info visit downtowngrassvalley.com. DOGMA: Resurrected! A 25th Anniversary Celebration
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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"
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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
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Monday Night Ceramics – Pottery Wheel & Hand building
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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.
The Rise & Speak Experience
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Are you ready to turn your life story into a message that moves hearts and minds?
Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Other location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $260 (payment plans available), $60 deposit required to hold your spot. Age range: Adult. Event details: The Sierra Center for Spiritual Living is proud to host the Rise & Speak Experience, a transformative 7-week public speaking workshop designed to help participants uncover their life’s defining moments and craft messages that uplift, inspire, and educate.Created and facilitated by Mitch Austin, a certified Master Storyteller with over 15 years of public speaking experience, this immersive journey guides participants through a process of personal reflection, storytelling mastery, and stage presence. The prog…
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
119 Florence Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sierracenter.org. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Playwriting Group
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All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Price: Free. Phone: 7072929498. Email: marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Theatre. Venue: Members homes. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. All Ages.
Wednesday, 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
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Discover the rich history and natural beauty of the North Star House during our public tours, now held every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. This Julia Morgan-designed masterpiece invites visitors to explore its storied architecture, remarkable grounds, and vibrant role in Nevada County’s past and present.
Once the home of author and illustrator Mary Hallock Foote and North Star Mine Superintendent Arthur De Wint Foote, the North Star House was built as a gathering space for engineers, writers, and visionaries of the time. Over a century later, it's being lovingly brought back to life by a team of volunteers, craftsmen, and historians who believe in preserving its legacy for generations to come.
On the tour, you’ll walk through spaces that have been beautifully restored and others still mid-transformation, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at historic preservation in action. From intricate stonework to original fireplaces, each corner of the house tells a story.
The tour also includes…
Price: 0. Phone: 530-477-7126. Email: media@thenorthstarhouse.org. Type of event: Organizations and Facilities. Venue: North Star House. Event location: North Star House. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Discover the rich history and natural beauty of the North Star House during our public tours, now held every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
Thursday, 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"
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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 San FRancisco Comedy Competition with Ngaio Bealum
See the Top Ten Comedians of the San Francisco Comedy Competition.
Type of Event: Comedy / Improv. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?_gl=1*h5n715*_gcl_au*MzA0NzgxMDc0LjE3NDg3MzE5OTU.*_ga*MTM2NTgwNDUzNS4xNzQ4NzMxOTk1*_ga_78DP8LK1N2*czE3NDg3MzE5OTQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDg3MzE5OTQkajYwJGwwJGgxNjM0MjQ0NTIw#/events/a0SUZ000003Qc6L2AS. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 49th San Francisco Comedy Competition comes to the Center for the Arts with host Ngaio Bealum. The Top Ten comics each offering their best 10 minutes to compete for just five chances to advance to the Finals.
About The Competition
The San Francisco Comedy Competition is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America, launching the careers of notable comedians such as Patton Oswalt, Robin Williams, and Ellen DeGeneres. It’s a hilarious evening, where you will see the comedy stars of…
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
314 West Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sanfranciscocomedycompetition.com. 49th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition
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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. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"
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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 12, 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"
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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 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Poetry Open Mic
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Poetry Open Mic Night w/Rev. Lani Howard
In-Person or via Zoom.
Price: $10 Love Offering-no one turned away. Phone: 530-274-1018. Email: office@sierracenter.org. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. Venue: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Bring your favorite poem to share. Maybe you wrote it, maybe someone else did, but it resonated with you. Maybe you found it at just the right time ~ so feel free to share that story in a safe and welcoming place.
Suggested donation $10 each meeting. No one turned away ~ Wheelchair access available.
***Please park in the rear of the Veteran's Memorial parking lot, 255 S. Auburn St, and use the path to the center.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
119 Florence Ave
Grass Valley, CA.
Grass Valley Summer Sidewalk Sale
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Annual Sidewalk Sale time!! Merchants will be set up on the street, offering their best bargains! Come early and shop, enjoy lunch at one of the many local restaurants, and enjoy all that Downtown Grass Valley has to offer! Thank you for shopping locally!
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
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 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Fall Planting Planning
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/1425004249069?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: From winter edibles to spring-harvested crops planted in fall (plant garlic and cover crop seed!), from flowering bulbs to shade trees, this is the perfect gardening season. Fall-planted gardens need far less irrigation the next growing season. Learn how to use row covers effectively.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
125 Clydesdale Ct.
For more info visit www.groworganic.com. Poetry on Preserves: Poetry Reading & Writing Workshop
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Join Nevada County Poet Laureate Karen Terrey and poet Ingrid Keriotis for a morning poetry reading and a writing workshop at Mountain Bounty Farm.
Price: Free. Email: info@bylt.org. Type of event: Literary Arts. Venue: Mountain Bounty Farm. City/Area: North San Juan. Online ticket: This is a free event open to all though we do ask that participants register in advance so that we know who to expect. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-on-preserves-harvest-tickets-1489661701249?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Join Nevada County Poet Laureate Karen Terrey and poet Ingrid Keriotis for a poetry reading and writing workshop at Bear Yuba Land Trust’s c’oom pe Preserve, home to scenic Mountain Bounty Farm. Under the cover of the mother oak, the poets will read poems inspired by the harvest, with prompts for participants to write and share their own poetry.
This is a free event open to all. Please bring a writing utensil, notebook, and camping chair. We will provide refreshments.
Poetry on Preserves: Harvest Po…
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mountain Bounty Farm
11438 Birchville Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
Please look for the signs directing you where to park.
For more info visit www.bylt.org. Saturday Get Behind the Wheel Ceramics
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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 13, 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. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"
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“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 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Penn Valley Farmers Market
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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 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
18560 Penn Valley Drive
Penn Valley 95946.
For more info visit bit.ly. Nevada City Winery Gallery - Claire Ray "Beneath Summer Skies"
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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 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery.
For more info visit www.ncwinery.com. Ceramics – Garden Art
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Dive into the world of ceramics with Bob Davis in our Ceramic Garden Art class—no experience needed!
Price: $200. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: Spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Workshop. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/ceramic-garden-art/. Age range: Adult. Teens. Seniors. Event description: Come in and make some Ceramic Garden Art with Bob Davis
Dive into the world of ceramics with Bob Davis in our Ceramic Garden Art class—no experience needed! Over a 3-class series, unleash your creativity as you learn to hand-build delightful Bird Houses, Garden Totems, or Bat Houses. Master the art of slab and coil building, explore pressing designs into clay, and get introduced to various glazing techniques. This workshop promises fun and inventive sessions where your imagination can soar:
Making Garden…
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Curious Forge
13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9
Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit thecuriousforge.org. Ananda Meditation Course
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Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Health / Wellbeing. Event location: Ananda Village. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: 🧘 Ananda Meditation Course📍Expanding Light, at Ananda Village📅 Sundays, September 7th – October 14th | ⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 pmA 6-week course in meditation, with childcare available for parents who wish to participate.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Ananda Village
14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit www.ananda.org. Laughter Shock Improv FREE SHOW!!
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Laughter Shock Improv Troupe is a BRAND NEW, multigenerational comedy troupe that sold out their first debut show in August. 12 local players from the ages of 20's to 70's, these players are masters of staying present and playing boldly.
Please like and follow LAUGHTER SHOCK IMPROV on Facebook to know more about UPCOMING shows and free events.
Price: FREE!! Phone: 5302659463. Email: info@ncwinery.com. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. Venue: Nevada City Winery. Event location: Nevada City Winery. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: Seniors. Adult. Teens. Event description: Back by popular demand, Laughter Shock Improv is happy to offer a FREE Improv Show at the beloved NC Winery! Just grab a glass of vino, take a seat and enjoy the magic & intrigue of IMPROV, in-the-moment creative play. Armed with nothing but their wits and suggestions from the audience, Laughter Shock will give you a seismic good time. They may fly, soar, and flop & it's all part of the fun of improv.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Nevada City Winery
321 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA 95959.
Bella Grace Wine Tasting Event
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Beautiful wines and delicious charcuterie at the Alta Sierra Wine Shop. Join us as Jess Havil leads us through a tasting of 6 Bella Grace wines while telling his family's stories of Bella Grace Vineyards and wine cave in Amador County.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Event location: Other. Other location: 10074 Alta Sierra Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95949. City/Area: Alta Sierra. Price: $25 per person. Online ticket: No. Age range: Adult. Event details: Bella Grace Wine Tasting EventReservations requiredcall, text, or email530 802-0904dana@altasierrawineshop.com.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
10074 Alta Sierra Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95949.
For more info visit altasierrawineshop.com. Jazz Jame @ Wildeye Pum
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Wild Eye Pub is a family-friendly event venue, with a restaurant and bar: freshly crafted food from local & organic sources, full bar with regional brews, wines & spirits, and nightly events in a comfy 'supper club' style with an easy vibe.
This event is on our large dining room stage. Seating and service begins 1 hour ahead. We serve "supper club" style: Table service of food/drinks is (quietly) offered before & during the show.
Reservations are always recommended.
Price: Optional Cover Charge. Phone: (530) 446-6668. Email: rich.celio@icloud.com. Type of event: Music. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: This is not a ticketed event. You can leave a message for reservations by phone or email, 24/7. Our limited seating often fills before the day of the show. Wildeye charges a $5-10 sliding scale cover fee. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The house trio will be Al Feeney, keyboards; John Lace, bass, Karl Chelette, drums, MC and your host for the evening. Drinks and great food available.
If you would like to sit in, bring charts if not readily available in fake books, vocalists need to have music, or know it, in their key and bring their own microphone. Guitarists could bring a small amp. You may play solo with the trio or add others to your combo. Bring a friend, tell a friend and help this great local jazz jam session grow!!! Ho…
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wildeye Pub
535 Mill St
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
Word Jam
For more information call 530-386-3901.
Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Join the Word Jam that takes place at 7pm on the second and fourth Sundays. Participants get 5 minutes to read a piece they have written.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Dark Hose Coffee
10009 W River St
Truckee, CA 96161.
90's Mixtape Live
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Price: Floor Seating: $73, Members $63* Tiered Seating: $63, Members $53*. 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/a0SUZ00000350go2AA. Age range: All Ages. Event description: 90's Mixtape Live
Presented by The Center for the Arts
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Tickets: Reserved Seating
Genre: Musical/Pop/Tribute
Classic Replay Presents….90’s MIXTAPE LIVE
Remember the thrill of going to the record store and tearing the plastic off a brand new CD?
How about when you listened to the radio hoping to hear the latest hit from Alanis Morissette, Boys II Men,…
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.90smixtapelive.com. Geoff Eido & The Elements
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Price: $30-$40. 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/a0SUZ0000040sPV2AY. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Presented by The Center for the Arts
with TBD opening
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Tickets: Reserved Seating
Genre: Singer-Songwriter, Rental
Geoff Eido is a musical artist, activist, and voice for humanity, creating work rooted in his self-described philosophy, Love OS—a way of living that dissolves division and invites us into spaces grounded in love. His voice carries raw power and fierce compassion, blending the…
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Monday Night Ceramics – Pottery Wheel & Hand building
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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 15, 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. Community Baby Shower Truckee
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Join us for a joyful celebration at our upcoming Community Baby Shower—a free, family-friendly event for expecting parents and families with young children! Enjoy giveaways, games, local resources, and connections with other families in a warm, supportive space. Whether you’re preparing for your new arrival or already parenting little ones, this event is for you. Come celebrate with us—we can’t wait to see you there!
Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Health / Wellbeing. Event location: Other. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Truckee Regional Park- Rodeo BBQ Area.
The Rise & Speak Experience
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Are you ready to turn your life story into a message that moves hearts and minds?
Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Other location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $260 (payment plans available), $60 deposit required to hold your spot. Age range: Adult. Event details: The Sierra Center for Spiritual Living is proud to host the Rise & Speak Experience, a transformative 7-week public speaking workshop designed to help participants uncover their life’s defining moments and craft messages that uplift, inspire, and educate.Created and facilitated by Mitch Austin, a certified Master Storyteller with over 15 years of public speaking experience, this immersive journey guides participants through a process of personal reflection, storytelling mastery, and stage presence. The prog…
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
119 Florence Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sierracenter.org. Spring Street Swing Out
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Come join us for our monthly swing dance and lindy hop event. Our evenings begin with an intro lesson followed by a couple hours of DJ’d music or a live band- depending on the month. No partner or experience required.
Type of Event: Community. Music / Concert. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Odd Fellows Hall. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $10-15. Age range: All Ages.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Hall.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyswings.org. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Playwrights Group
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Meet with fellow playwrights twice a month to discuss tools of the trade, playwriting tips, provide and receive feedback, and share in the process of creating plays or musicals for the stage.
Price: 0. Phone: 7072929498. Email: marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Theatre. Venue: Private Residence. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going writers' group. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Weds of every month. On the 1st Weds one member of the group provides a brief presentation or leads a discussion on some aspect of playwriting. After the presentation/discussion, we'll do a brief check-in, and then spend the rest of our time writing in silence. and check-out at the end of our session. On the 3rd Weds, we read a play of on…
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4:30 PM.
Private residence in Grass Valley. Email Kimberly at marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. BrewHaus Kid's Weaving Workshop with Wolf Craft
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Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $25 (includes one beer/wine for the adult). Online ticket: https://wolfcraftcollective.com/products/kid-s-weaving-at-brewhaus-thursday-september-18-4-5-30pm. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join us for a fun afternoon of creativity at BrewHaus! In this family-friendly workshop, kids will learn the basics of weaving on a cardboard or wood loom that they’ll get to take home. Using a colorful mix of yarns, they’ll explore textures, patterns, and design while creating their own woven masterpiece.Cost: $25 (includes one beer/wine for the adult) Each ticket includes the class for one child plus a beer or glass of wine for the accompanying adult. It’s the perfect way to relax, craft, and enjoy the ou…
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
BrewHaus Nevada City
300 Spring Street Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit wolfcraftcollective.com. An Intimate Evening with Shovels & Rope
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Price: $30-$75. 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/a0SUZ000003uE092AE. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Presented by The Center for the Arts
Friday, September 19, 2025
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Tickets: Reserved Seating & Standing Room
Genre: Folk, Indie Rock
About new album, SOMETHING IS WORKING UP ABOVE MY HEAD
One night in the middle of the night there were a series of noises coming from above which lead to a series of thoughts. It sounded like something was working. Building something… A nest for its family? A trap for its prey? This…
Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. 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 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
SYRCL's Annual Yuba River Cleanup 2025
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Since 1997, the Yuba River Cleanup has brought people together not just to remove trash, but to build a healthier watershed and a stronger community.
Price: Free. Phone: 1530265596. Email: emily@yubariver.org. Type of event: Organizations and Facilities. Fair / Festival / Gala. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: Register to volunteer with South Yuba River Citizens League via VolunteerLocal. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Each fall, something extraordinary happens along the banks of the Yuba River and its tributaries. Hundreds of volunteers — from toddlers to retirees, families to fishing clubs — unite for one purpose: to care for the river that runs through the heart of our community. Since 1997, the Yuba River Cleanup has brought people together not just to remove trash, but to build a healthier watershed and a stronger community.
What began over 25 years ago as a grassroots effort has blossomed into one of the largest s…
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Throughout the Yuba River Watershed.
For more info visit yubariver.org. Keystone Plants with Golden State Naturalist’s Michelle Fullner and Native Plant Sale
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Come learn from the host of the Golden State Naturalist podcast, Michelle Fullner. the value of creating habitat to attract and support wildlife in your own backyard. She’ll introduce you to the ecological superstars called keystone plants! The Redbud Chapter will have locally native plants for sale to get you started. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1393021838819?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. Health / Wellbeing. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Other location: Regional Park Lakeside Room, 3770 Richardson Dr. Auburn, Ca. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Donation of choice. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1393021838819?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The local Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society is honored to host Michelle Fullner of the Golden State Naturalist podcast to speak about Keystone plants and how they benefit the ecosystem on September 20 at the Regional Park Lakeside Room in Auburn. Michelle Fullner is an educator, California Naturalist, and host of the Golden State Naturalist podcast, which is now ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally. Growing native plants brings the butterflies to the yard. And the bees. And the bird…
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Regional Park Lakeside Room, 3770 Richardson Dr. Auburn, Ca.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. BrewHaus 2nd Annual Oktoberfest
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Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: 🥨The countdown is ON! Our second annual BrewHaus Oktoberfest is right around the corner! 🥨📅 Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 20th | Festivities start at 2PM Join us for the ultimate day of Bavarian fun — from Hammerschlagen to Stein Holding — so you might want to start working those stein-holding arms now. 💪🍺We’ll kick things off by tapping the gravity keg of our seasonal Royal Event Festbier fresh from the tank 🍻 then dive into the games with huge pri…
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
BrewBilt BrewHaus
300 Spring Street Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Constitution Day Pops Concert
Type of Event: Music / Concert. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: FREE! Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 60-piece Nevada County Concert Band performs this street concert as part of the weekend’s Constitution Day Celebration activities. This amazing venue is lined with brick buildings, stone masonry, and road asphalt, the acoustics are fantastic. And the tilt of North Pine Street provides the entire audience with an unimpeded view.
This is the final concert in the Nevada County Concert Band's 2025 summer season.
Enjoy big band, classical, toe-tapping marches, familiar movie music, pop song classics, a…
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
N. Pine Street
Downtown Nevada City.
For more info visit nccb.org. Tom Rigney & Flambeau – Live in Grass Valley
Tom Rigney & Flambeau, 7 PM, Grass Valley United Methodist Church. Cajun, Zydeco & roots music. $25 adults / $10 kids. churchstreetconcerts.com.
Type of Event: Music / Concert. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $25 adults, $10 children 12 and under. Online ticket: https://churchstreetconcerts.com. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Get ready for an unforgettable evening of soul‑igniting roots music when Tom Rigney & Flambeau hit the stage. From blazing Cajun two‑steps to funky New Orleans grooves, high‑energy blues, and lush waltzes, they deliver a musical gumbo that’s as authentic as it is electrifying. About Tom Rigney, A Bay Area native with a Master of Fine Arts from Harvard, Tom burst onto the scene with the legendary Western Swing band Back in the Saddle, winning a Bammie award in 1981 for their debut. He later joined Queen…
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
236 South Church Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit churchstreetconcerts.com. Penn Valley Farmers Market
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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 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
18560 Penn Valley Drive
Penn Valley 95946.
For more info visit bit.ly. Ananda Meditation Course
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Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Health / Wellbeing. Event location: Ananda Village. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: 🧘 Ananda Meditation Course📍Expanding Light, at Ananda Village📅 Sundays, September 7th – October 14th | ⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 pmA 6-week course in meditation, with childcare available for parents who wish to participate.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Ananda Village
14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit www.ananda.org. Music in the Meadow: Featuring Boot Juice with Special Guests Dellow and Friends
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Jamming with Boot Juice and Dellow & Friends at this end of summer, outdoor concert.
Price: Free. Email: info@bylt.org. Type of event: Music. Venue: Mountain Bounty Farm. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-in-the-meadow-featuring-boot-juice-with-dellow-friends-tickets-1579363040369?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event description: What better way to mark the closing of summer than a live outdoor concert!? To celebrate the fall equinox and the changing of seasons, BYLT is partnering with our Forever Farm, Mountain Bounty, to bring you an evening of music, dancing, and amazing community and friends. With the energetic stylings of the Auburn-based band Boot Juice and local favorite Dellow & Friends, we’ll be jamming the evening away.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Mountain Bounty Farm
11438 Birchville Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit www.bylt.org. Dog Day Afternoon
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When inexperienced criminal Sonny Wortzik (Pacino) leads a bank robbery in Brooklyn, things quickly go wrong and a hostage situation develops. As Sonny and his accomplice Sal (John Cazale) try desperately to remain in control, a media circus develops and the FBI arrives. Directed by the legendary Sidney Lumet, and based on true events, DOG DAY AFTERNOON is a crime drama fever dream that is best experienced on the big screen.
Rated R.
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/756038/005296000003. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event description: NEVADA THEATRE 9/21: The Onyx Downtown celebrates the “Al-iversary” of two cinematic gems, both starring the incomparable Al Pacino!
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad Street
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
The Rise & Speak Experience
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Are you ready to turn your life story into a message that moves hearts and minds?
Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Other location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $260 (payment plans available), $60 deposit required to hold your spot. Age range: Adult. Event details: The Sierra Center for Spiritual Living is proud to host the Rise & Speak Experience, a transformative 7-week public speaking workshop designed to help participants uncover their life’s defining moments and craft messages that uplift, inspire, and educate.Created and facilitated by Mitch Austin, a certified Master Storyteller with over 15 years of public speaking experience, this immersive journey guides participants through a process of personal reflection, storytelling mastery, and stage presence. The prog…
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
119 Florence Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sierracenter.org. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Community Baby Shower
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Join us for a joyful celebration at our upcoming Community Baby Shower—a free, family-friendly event for expecting parents and families with young children! Enjoy giveaways, games, local resources, and connections with other families in a warm, supportive space. Whether you’re preparing for your new arrival or already parenting little ones, this event is for you. Come celebrate with us—we can’t wait to see you there!
Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Health / Wellbeing. Event location: Other. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Grass Valley Library.
Playwriting Group
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All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Price: Free. Phone: 7072929498. Email: marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Theatre. Venue: Members homes. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. All Ages.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Sent upon request. (We meet in each other's homes.).
We Are Guardians
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We Are Guardians tells the story of Indigenous forest guardians fighting to protect their ancestral lands in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest from relentless invasions and deforestation. As more and more people illegally invade their lands each year, devastating centuries-old forests for resources and fast profits, these small groups of guardians risk everything to protect their forest and way of life. Now, as the health of the entire Amazon teeters at the edge, will Brazil and the world take notice? We Are Guardians offers an intimate portrayal of the lives ensnared within this crisis, bringing a multitude of voices from this complex landscape to the forefront. Indigenous forest guardian Marçal Guajajara and Indigenous leader Puyr Tembé stand at the frontlines of this fight, risking everything to protect their ancestral lands and way of life from relentless invasions and deforestation. To them, the Amazon is not just home—it is life itself, worth every sacrifice to ensure its survival for future generation…
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/756038/005346000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: NEVADA THEATRE, Wednesday, 9/24: Please join Onyx Downtown and Wild & Scenic Film Festival as we co-present this acclaimed new documentary. From Academy-Award winning producer Fisher Stevens (The Cove).
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad Street
Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.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 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gvbrew.com. Get the Led Out
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Price: Tiered Seating: $70, Members $60* Standing Room: $52, Members $42*. 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/a0SUZ000003CrRp2AK. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Presented by The Center for the Arts,
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Doors: 6:00pm | Show: 7:00pm
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Tickets: Reserved Seating & Standing Room
Genre: Rock Tribute
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppe…
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gtlorocks.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 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Cover Crops 101
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/1425006776629?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Get started with cover crops to improve your soil's health and fertility. This class will cover planting, care, and benefits for any garden. You'll discover how cover crops can reduce erosion, add nutrients, and support biodiversity.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
125 Clydesdale Ct.
For more info visit www.groworganic.com. 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, September 27, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Truckee Library
10031 Levon Ave
Truckee, CA 96161.
Paws and A Cause 2025
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“Paws and A Cause” is back—bigger and better. This family-friendly celebration brings together animal lovers, local businesses, pet services, and rescue organizations for an unforgettable afternoon of community spirit and furry festivities. Games, competitions, drawings, prizes and more!
Animal lovers, get ready for a dose of nostalgia! We’re thrilled to welcome Jon Provost, the original Timmy from the beloved TV series Lassie, as a special guest. Don’t miss your chance to meet a television legend and lifelong advocate for animals.
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Pioneer Park. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $5 person/ $10 dog + pal / $20 dog + family. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paws-and-a-cause-2025-tickets-1493262300739. Age range: All Ages. Event details: A Tail-Wagging Afternoon of Family Fun at Pioneer Park! Get ready for an afternoon of four-legged fun! The Nevada City Rotary Club is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual “Paws and A Cause” Community Event is taking place Saturday afternoon, September 27 in Pioneer Park.Following the enthusiastic turnout at last year’s inaugural event, “Paws and A Cause” is back—bigger and better. This family-friendly celebration brings together animal lovers, local businesses, pet services, and rescue organizations for an u…
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Pioneer Park - Bandstand.
For more info visit nevadacityrotary.org. Jon Lovitz
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Price: $63-$88. 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/a0SUZ000003vag92AA. Age range: All Ages. Adult. Event description: Presented by The Center for the Arts
Saturday. September 27, 2025
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Tickets: Reserved Seating
Genre: Comedy
Jon Lovitz is a comedy legend and Emmy-nominated Saturday Night Live alum, known for iconic characters like Tommy Flanagan, Master Thespian, and Hanukkah Harry. He’s appeared in over 40 films, including A League of Their Own, The Wedding Singer, and Big, working with directors like Woody Allen, Rob Reiner, and P…
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. Penn Valley Farmers Market
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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 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
18560 Penn Valley Drive
Penn Valley 95946.
For more info visit bit.ly. SoCo Chamber 1st Anniversary Summer Social
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The South Nevada County Chamber of Commerce is turning ONE!
We invite our community to join this family-friendly event for a delightful afternoon of
laughter, connections, and entertainment including:
Corn Hole Tournament,
food trucks and vendors,
music & dancing,
craft corner,
kid zone,
raffles,
& more!
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Community. Fair / Festival / Gala. Fundraiser. Music / Concert. Other location: Combie Plaza. City/Area: Lake of the Pines. Price: 0. Age range: All Ages.
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Combie Plaza
10556 Combie Dr.
For more info visit ncsouthchamber.com. Ananda Meditation Course
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Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Health / Wellbeing. Event location: Ananda Village. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: 🧘 Ananda Meditation Course📍Expanding Light, at Ananda Village📅 Sundays, September 7th – October 14th | ⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 pmA 6-week course in meditation, with childcare available for parents who wish to participate.
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Ananda Village
14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit www.ananda.org. Two Pianos featuring Vijay Venkatesh & Eva Schaumkell
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Price: $23-$72. Phone: 5302656124. Email: info@musicinthemountains.org. Type of event: Music. Venue: Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://musicinthemountains.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F13171. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Two Pianos featuring Vijay Venkatesh & Eva Schaumkell.
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Center for the Arts.
For more info visit musicinthemountains.org. Jazz Jam @ Grass Valley Brewery
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Price: Free. Phone: (530) 271-2739. Email: rich.celio@icloud.com. Type of event: Music. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: This is not a ticketed event. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The house trio will be Al Feeney, keyboards; John Lace, bass, Karl Chelette, drums, MC and your host for the evening. Drinks and great food available.
If you would like to sit in, bring charts if not readily available in fake books, vocalists need to have music, or know it, in their key and bring their own microphone. Guitarists could bring a small amp. You may play solo with the trio or add others to your combo. Bring a friend, tell a friend and help this great local jazz jam session grow!!! Ho…
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Grass Valley Brewery
141 E Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sierrajazzsociety.com. Heat
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Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) leads a group of professional bank robbers, taking down major scores around Los Angeles. But when McCauley and company botch a major heist, they are pursued by Lt. Vincent Hanna (Pacino) and his team of cops in the LAPD. Directed by Michael Mann and considered one of the most influential films of all time, HEAT is the ultimate game of cat-and-mouse, with deadly consequences.
Rated R.
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/756038/005297000003. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event description: NEVADA THEATRE 9/28: The Onyx Downtown celebrates the “Al-iversary” of two cinematic gems, both starring the incomparable Al Pacino!
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad Street
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Intro to CAD Design for 3D Printing Using Onshape
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This introductory class is for students who have little or no experience with 3d CAD and will teach you how to create your own designs using a free program called Onshape that you will enable you to use Onshape at home to continue to create designs in 3d that can be used for digital fabrication on 3d printers, CNC machines or plasma cutters etc.
Price: $245. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: Spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Workshop. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/intro-to-cad/. Age range: Adult. Teens. Seniors. Event description: Introduction to CAD Design for 3D Printing using Onshape – 2-session class
2-session class. This introductory class is for students who have little or no experience with 3d CAD and will teach you how to create your own designs using a free program called Onshape that you will enable you to use Onshape at home to continue to create designs in 3d that can be used for digital fabrication on 3d printers, CNC machines or plasma cutters etc. In this workshop, our experienced instructor will guide you, step by…
Monday, September 29, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Curious Forge
13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9
Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit thecuriousforge.org. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Tuesday Morning Ceramics – Hand-Building Techniques
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In this Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will use hand-building techniques to make functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects using slabs and coils.
Price: $245. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: Spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Workshop. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/tuesday-morning-ceramics-2/. Age range: Adult. Teens. Seniors. Event description: Tuesday Morning Ceramics and Pottery Class with Pamela Montalbano
6 class series, Tuesday Mornings 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Price: $245 Public ($195 for 6 classes + $50 materials)
Discover your creativity, engage your mind, and come play with clay! In this Ceramics and Pottery Class, we will use hand-building techniques to make functional and non-functional ceramics and pottery projects using slabs and coils. Clay, Glazing, and firings are included in the materials fee. Participants can sign up for addit…
Tuesday, September 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 Rise & Speak Experience
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Are you ready to turn your life story into a message that moves hearts and minds?
Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Other location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $260 (payment plans available), $60 deposit required to hold your spot. Age range: Adult. Event details: The Sierra Center for Spiritual Living is proud to host the Rise & Speak Experience, a transformative 7-week public speaking workshop designed to help participants uncover their life’s defining moments and craft messages that uplift, inspire, and educate.Created and facilitated by Mitch Austin, a certified Master Storyteller with over 15 years of public speaking experience, this immersive journey guides participants through a process of personal reflection, storytelling mastery, and stage presence. The prog…
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
119 Florence Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sierracenter.org. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
October 3rd First Friday Pop Up
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Fall is here, and so is comfort food season.
Join us for Emily’s First Friday Pop-Up on October 3rd from 12–6pm in Grass Valley. A cozy, seasonal menu is on the way—perfect for sharing, savoring, and settling into autumn.
Pre-orders available at emilyscateringandcakes.com.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Autumn is in full swing, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a comforting, homemade meal from Emily’s. Join us for our First Friday Pop-Up on October 3rd, from 12 to 6pm at 421 Colfax Ave. in Grass Valley.As the days grow cooler and the leaves start to turn, we’re planning a menu filled with the deep, rich flavors of fall—think roasted vegetables, slow-cooked favorites, and baked-from-scratch desserts that bring warmth to the table. Whether you’re looking for a cozy weeknight dinner,…
Friday, October 3, 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, October 3, 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, October 3, 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, October 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Historic Downtown Truckee.
For more info visit www.historictruckee.com. Yuba Gold Trail Runs
Yuba Gold gets it's namesake from the beautiful South Yuba River as well as Nevada County's rich gold rush history. With 6,000+ ft of gain, from the deceptive rollers of South Yuba Trail to the dreaded Alpha Road climb, this is not your mama's 50k! And neither is the newly added 32k!
Just outside of Nevada City, CA, in the heart of gold country, the first half of the 50k course follows the beautiful South Fork Yuba River on the forested single-track of South Yuba Trail. It briefly passes thru the historic gold rush town of Washington, CA, originally founded as a mining camp in 1849. The remainder of the course is primarily on forest service roads, with a bit of single-track and off-trail. It tops out at 5,800 ft with nothing less than epic views of the breath-taking Bear Valley.
While the 32k excludes the South Yuba Trail portion, it acheives the same max elevation and views of Bear Valley and Signal Peak, and includes an incredible rival view of forested ridge-lines and the Yuba River canyon below.
Type of Event: Outdoors / Recreation. Sports. Other location: Bear Valley Group Campground. City/Area: Washington. Price: $69 - $109. Online ticket: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?dtid=51958. Age range: Adult. Event details: Welcome to the 4th running of Yuba Gold since 2019!
When: Saturday, October 7th, 2023. 50k: 8 am to 6 pm (10 hrs). 32K: 9 am to 5 pm (8 hrs). Swag: Beautiful, full-cover medals, as well as finisher shirts.
Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit www.runyubagold.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Growing Garlic
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/1438746291889?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: So you thought that gardening season was over? Think again! Now is the best time to plant garlic and onions for next year's harvest. We will discuss planting tips for growing great garlic and onions in the foothills. You will also learn about the benefits of and differences between hardneck and softneck garlics, chives and scapes, heirloom varieties, and onions, shallots, scallions, and leeks - and take home some great recipes too!
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
125 Clydesdale Ct.
For more info visit www.groworganic.com. Saturday Get Behind the Wheel Ceramics
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This workshop is for all levels (beginners welcome) who wish to develop and sharpen their pottery-throwing skills on the Potter’s Wheel.
Price: $271. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: Spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Workshop. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/get-behind-a-wheel-ceramics/. Age range: Adult. Teens. Seniors. Event description: 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 skil…
Saturday, October 4, 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. Courtyard Suites Gallery Halloween Art Reception
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For this one event only, original paintings, illustrations and paper mache, limited edition poster prints and gifts by Licensing Artist Mary Kober will be available for sale. The show runs October 1 - 31.
Price: Free! Phone: 530-272-7696. Email: mkober@koberdesigns.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Venue: The Gallery at Courtyard Suites. Event location: Grass Valley Courtyard Suites. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Halloween Lovers!!!
The month of October features Halloween art by artist Mary Kober. Opening Reception, October 4 from 5:30 - 7 :00 pm at Courtyard Suites Lobby and Gallery.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Courtyard Suites
210 North Auburn
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit www.koberdesigns.com. Forejour-Tribute to Foreigner & Journey
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Price: Floor Seating: $65, Members $55* Tiered Seating: $55, Members $45* Standing Room: $40, Members $30*. 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/a0SUZ000003Cur72AC. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Presented by The Center for the Arts
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Tickets: Reserved Seating & Standing Room
Genre: Rock Tribute
FOREJOUR pays tribute to the music of ‘80s mega bands (and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers!) FOREIGNER & JOURNEY, recreating the soundtrack of a generation with stunning accuracy.
Forejour’s multi-media show transports audiences back to the heyday of MTV as th…
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit forejour.com. Monsters & Martinis Burlesque at Nevada Theatre
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Ghouls, glam, and glitter collide for a third spine-tingling year as Truth or Dare Productions presents its annual Halloween extravaganza, Monsters & Martinis: A Live Burlesque Show
Expect devilish dancers, terrifying tassels, and spooky surprises all night long. Whether you come dressed as a creature of the night or your most glamorous self, this show promises to leave you howling for more.
Type of Event: Theatre / Film. Comedy / Improv. Holiday. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $20-35. Online ticket: https://truthordare.ticketspice.com/monsters-martinis-2025. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event details: Truth or Dare Productions returns with their 4th annual Halloween burlesque bash! Join us for a spine-tingling night of sultry performances, variety acts, and spooky surprises. Come dressed to impress and kick off your October with a glitter-drenched bang!👠💀🍸Expect the unexpected: Ghoulish glamour. Devilish delights. Undead divas and blood-pumping bump 'n' grind. This show is bursting with live burlesque, variety acts, spine-tingling surprises, and a COSTUME CONTEST with killer prize…
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
401 Broad St, Nevada City.
For more info visit truthordareproductions.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, October 5, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Senior Services
10040 Estates Dr
Truckee, CA.
Penn Valley Farmers Market
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Penn Valley Farmers' Market
Sundays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
May 4th to October 26th
At the Solar Array.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Community. Event location: Western Gateway Park. City/Area: Penn Valley. Price: 0. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 2025 Penn Valley Farmers' Market begins on Sunday, May 4th! We're so excited! This year the Farmers' Market will be on Sundays, from May 4th to October 26th. Great selection of foods, crafts, body products, etc. We will have our wonderful certified producers as well as Wyld Tiger Sourdough, Calolea Olive Oil, High Mountain Grill, Zena Hummus, Naan Tikka, Reflections for You Jewelry, Sweet & Savory, Habibi Bites and more! Come for breakfast or lunch and stock up on your favorite fruits and vegetables!
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
18560 Penn Valley Drive
Penn Valley 95946.
For more info visit bit.ly. Ananda Meditation Course
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Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Health / Wellbeing. Event location: Ananda Village. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: 🧘 Ananda Meditation Course📍Expanding Light, at Ananda Village📅 Sundays, September 7th – October 14th | ⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 pmA 6-week course in meditation, with childcare available for parents who wish to participate.
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Ananda Village
14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit www.ananda.org. Maximum Overdrive
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MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE - 10/5 - The first of our Schlocktoberfest double features at the Nevada Theatre.
Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005740000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE - 10/5 - The first of our Schlocktoberfest double features at the Nevada Theatre, MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE and THE MANGLER both serve as zany adaptions of Stephen King short stories about inanimate objects coming to life – with a bloodlust! The only film directed by King himself, MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE stars Emilio Estevez as a low level employee of the Dixie Boy Truck Stop in North Carolina. When a rogue comet passes over Earth, fellow employees and customers alike must band together as machines ever…
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. The Mangler
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THE MANGLER - 10/5 - The first of our Schlocktoberfest double features at the Nevada Theatre, MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE and THE MANGLER both serve as zany adaptations of Stephen King short stories about inanimate objects coming to life – with a bloodlust!
Price: 8.25. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005741000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Directed by horror icon Tobe Hooper, THE MANGLER is a darkly humorous adaptation of one of King’s lesser known works. When a series of horrific accidents befall the staff of a laundry company in Maine run by crotchety miser Bill Gartley (Robert Englund), police detective John Hunton (Ted Levine) is called in to investigate. When he realizes that the culprit is a demon-possessed laundry machine that Gartley refuses to replace, all hell breaks loose!
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Monday Night Ceramics – Pottery Wheel & Hand building
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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.
Price: $271. Phone: 530-446-2777. Email: Spark@thecuriousforge.org. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Visual Arts. Workshop. Venue: The Curious Forge. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://thecuriousforge.org/product/monday-night-ceramics-handbuilding-wheel-exploration/. Age range: Adult. Teens. Seniors. Event description: Discover Your Creativity with this Monday Night Ceramics and Pottery Class with Pamela Montalbano
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, coi…
Monday, October 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Curious Forge
13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9
Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit thecuriousforge.org. The Rise & Speak Experience
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Are you ready to turn your life story into a message that moves hearts and minds?
Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Other location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $260 (payment plans available), $60 deposit required to hold your spot. Age range: Adult. Event details: The Sierra Center for Spiritual Living is proud to host the Rise & Speak Experience, a transformative 7-week public speaking workshop designed to help participants uncover their life’s defining moments and craft messages that uplift, inspire, and educate.Created and facilitated by Mitch Austin, a certified Master Storyteller with over 15 years of public speaking experience, this immersive journey guides participants through a process of personal reflection, storytelling mastery, and stage presence. The prog…
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
119 Florence Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sierracenter.org. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Playwriting Group
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All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Price: Free. Phone: 7072929498. Email: marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Theatre. Venue: Members homes. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. All Ages.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Sent upon request. (We meet in each other's homes.).
Wheel Throwing for Beginners
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Enjoy tea, soft music and a calming space where you can start your creative journey
on the potters wheel. Zane and René will gently guide you through the learning process and ignite your enthusiasm for this ancient craft and art.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $315, includes all materials and firings. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: This 7 week course will teach you the basics of throwing on the potters wheel. Enjoy learning in a relaxed, atmosphere in Rene's spacious and bright private studio, with seasoned potters guiding you. Zane Sawyer is an accomplished local potter specializing in Asian inspired teapots and teacups. René Sprattling has over 50 years experience as a ceramic artist, teacher, and past gallery owner. Open studio hours are available to current and past students.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
540 W Broad St. , Nevada City.
Explore History and Heritage at the North Star House – Twice Monthly Tours Now Offered
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Discover the rich history and natural beauty of the North Star House during our public tours, now held every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. This Julia Morgan-designed masterpiece invites visitors to explore its storied architecture, remarkable grounds, and vibrant role in Nevada County’s past and present.
Once the home of author and illustrator Mary Hallock Foote and North Star Mine Superintendent Arthur De Wint Foote, the North Star House was built as a gathering space for engineers, writers, and visionaries of the time. Over a century later, it's being lovingly brought back to life by a team of volunteers, craftsmen, and historians who believe in preserving its legacy for generations to come.
On the tour, you’ll walk through spaces that have been beautifully restored and others still mid-transformation, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at historic preservation in action. From intricate stonework to original fireplaces, each corner of the house tells a story.
The tour also includes…
Price: 0. Phone: 530-477-7126. Email: media@thenorthstarhouse.org. Type of event: Organizations and Facilities. Venue: North Star House. Event location: North Star House. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Discover the rich history and natural beauty of the North Star House during our public tours, now held every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
12075 Auburn Rd. Grass Valley, CA 95949.
For more info visit www.northstarhouse.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, October 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gvbrew.com. Yoga Getaway: Ananda Yoga® to Awaken the Chakras
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Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Other location: Expanding Light Retreat, at Ananda Village. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Explore pricing: https://www.ananda.org/expanding-light-retreat/programs-rg/1391/. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event details: Did you know your chakras are the key transfer points between your soul and body, serving as the distribution system for your life-force energy? Are you aware that your past experiences and karma are stored in your chakras? What if unlocking your chakras could transform your life by releasing old patterns and experiences? Balance and energize your chakras through Ananda Yoga postures and meditation. Experience a deep, guided journey of inner awakening.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – Sunday, October 12, 2025, 1:30 PM.
Expanding Light Retreat, Ananda Village, 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit www.ananda.org. Thriving Amidst Chaos
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Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Health / Wellbeing. Other location: The Expanding Light Retreat, at Ananda Village, 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, tel (530) 478-7518. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: Contact us for day guest pricing. Online ticket: https://www.ananda.org/expanding-light-retreat/programs-rg/1656/. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: Are the headlines stealing your peace of mind? Is the future starting to feel… unpredictable? Join this powerful weekend retreat to help you stay calm, clear, and strong in uncertain times. Learn to navigate life with purpose, connect with inner guidance, and become a radiant force for change within and beyond. You were born for these times. Let your light lead the way!
Friday, October 10, 2025, 4:45 PM – Sunday, October 12, 2025, 1:30 PM.
The Expanding Light Retreat, at Ananda Village
13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA
Tel (530) 478-7518.
Poetry Open Mic
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Poetry Open Mic Night w/Rev. Lani Howard
In-Person or via Zoom.
Price: $10 Love Offering-no one turned away. Phone: 530-274-1018. Email: office@sierracenter.org. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. Venue: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Bring your favorite poem to share. Maybe you wrote it, maybe someone else did, but it resonated with you. Maybe you found it at just the right time ~ so feel free to share that story in a safe and welcoming place.
Suggested donation $10 each meeting. No one turned away ~ Wheelchair access available.
***Please park in the rear of the Veteran's Memorial parking lot, 255 S. Auburn St, and use the path to the center.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
119 Florence Ave
Grass Valley, CA.
STEAM Exploration Saturdays
Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Ananda Fall Family Yoga Festival
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Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Fair / Festival / Gala. Health / Wellbeing. Outdoors / Recreation. Event location: Ananda Village. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://anandavillage.org/family-yoga-fest/. Age range: All Ages. Event details: A family friendly day of uplifting fun! Yoga and meditation, sharing nature games, artisan vendors, vegetarian food, pumpkins and hay bales, arts and games, and a visit from our goat dairy.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Ananda Village.
For more info visit anandavillage.org. Third Annual Downtown Grass Valley Brew Fest
The wildly successful Downtown Grass Valley Brew Fest returns to Mill Street on October 8th! The Second Annual, highly anticipated October Brew Fest tasting event takes place in historic downtown Grass Valley, CA utilizing the charming streetscape to host a variety of breweries, food vendors, a main stage for musical entertainment, and a showcase of our unique shops and restaurants.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $45.00 each Advance • $60.00 each Day of Event. Online ticket: https://downtowngrassvalley.com/brew-fest-tickets/. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event details: The wildly successful Downtown Grass Valley Brew Fest returns to Mill Street on October 14th! The Third Annual, highly anticipated October Brew Fest tasting event takes place in historic downtown Grass Valley, CA, utilizing the charming streetscape to host a variety of breweries, food vendors, a main stage for musical entertainment, and a showcase of our unique shops and restaurants.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Mill Street, Grass Valley.
For more info visit downtowngrassvalley.com. Keller Williams
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Price: $35-$50. Phone: 530-274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Music. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUZ000003Q7gr2AC. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Presented by The Center for the Arts
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Tickets: Reserved Seating
Genre: bluegrass, rock, reggae, singer-songwriter
Keller Williams, the genre-blurring multi-instrumentalist from Virginia, has built a loyal following with his signature solo looping shows and ever-evolving musical projects.
Since his 1994 debut FREEK, Keller has released a steady strea…
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. Penn Valley Farmers Market
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Penn Valley Farmers' Market
Sundays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
May 4th to October 26th
At the Solar Array.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Community. Event location: Western Gateway Park. City/Area: Penn Valley. Price: 0. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 2025 Penn Valley Farmers' Market begins on Sunday, May 4th! We're so excited! This year the Farmers' Market will be on Sundays, from May 4th to October 26th. Great selection of foods, crafts, body products, etc. We will have our wonderful certified producers as well as Wyld Tiger Sourdough, Calolea Olive Oil, High Mountain Grill, Zena Hummus, Naan Tikka, Reflections for You Jewelry, Sweet & Savory, Habibi Bites and more! Come for breakfast or lunch and stock up on your favorite fruits and vegetables!
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
18560 Penn Valley Drive
Penn Valley 95946.
For more info visit bit.ly. Ananda Meditation Course
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Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Health / Wellbeing. Event location: Ananda Village. City/Area: Nevada City. Age range: All Ages. Event details: 🧘 Ananda Meditation Course📍Expanding Light, at Ananda Village📅 Sundays, September 7th – October 14th | ⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 pmA 6-week course in meditation, with childcare available for parents who wish to participate.
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Ananda Village
14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit www.ananda.org. Jazz Jame @ Wildeye Pum
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Wild Eye Pub is a family-friendly event venue, with a restaurant and bar: freshly crafted food from local & organic sources, full bar with regional brews, wines & spirits, and nightly events in a comfy 'supper club' style with an easy vibe.
This event is on our large dining room stage. Seating and service begins 1 hour ahead. We serve "supper club" style: Table service of food/drinks is (quietly) offered before & during the show.
Reservations are always recommended.
Price: Optional Cover Charge. Phone: (530) 446-6668. Email: rich.celio@icloud.com. Type of event: Music. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: This is not a ticketed event. You can leave a message for reservations by phone or email, 24/7. Our limited seating often fills before the day of the show. Wildeye charges a $5-10 sliding scale cover fee. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The house trio will be Al Feeney, keyboards; John Lace, bass, Karl Chelette, drums, MC and your host for the evening. Drinks and great food available.
If you would like to sit in, bring charts if not readily available in fake books, vocalists need to have music, or know it, in their key and bring their own microphone. Guitarists could bring a small amp. You may play solo with the trio or add others to your combo. Bring a friend, tell a friend and help this great local jazz jam session grow!!! Ho…
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wildeye Pub
535 Mill St
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
Word Jam
For more information call 530-386-3901.
Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Join the Word Jam that takes place at 7pm on the second and fourth Sundays. Participants get 5 minutes to read a piece they have written.
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Dark Hose Coffee
10009 W River St
Truckee, CA 96161.
From Beyond
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FROM BEYOND - 10/12 - In our second set of Schlocktoberfest double features at the Nevada Theatre, we highlight the talents of Director Stuart Gordon, as well as actors Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton.
Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005742000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Two gloopy body horror adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft's short stories. Dr. Edward Pretorius, an acclaimed physicist, has perfected his newest invention: the Resonator, a machine that allows those near to it to glimpse life not visible to the naked eye. Imagining the discoveries he could make, Pretorius begins to go mad, much to the concern of his young assistant, Crawford Tillinghast (Combs). However, after the machine malfunctions during a highly sensitive experiment and Pretorius is found brutally murdered…
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Re-Animator
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RE-ANIMATOR - 10/12 - In our second set of Schlocktoberfest double features at the Nevada Theatre, we highlight the talents of Director Stuart Gordon, + actors Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton.
Price: 8.25. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005743000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Two gloopy body horror adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft’s short stories. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest body horror comedies of all time, with Stuart Gordon’s RE-ANIMATOR! Combs stars as Herbert West, a medical student obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. When he invents a reagent capable of reanimating deceased bodies, West and classmate Dan Cain (Bruce Abbott) begin testing the glowing green substance on fresh cadavers. As it turns out, the dead are unpredictable and hard to c…
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
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, October 14, 2025, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
Tahoe Truckee Airport.
The Rise & Speak Experience
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Are you ready to turn your life story into a message that moves hearts and minds?
Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Other location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $260 (payment plans available), $60 deposit required to hold your spot. Age range: Adult. Event details: The Sierra Center for Spiritual Living is proud to host the Rise & Speak Experience, a transformative 7-week public speaking workshop designed to help participants uncover their life’s defining moments and craft messages that uplift, inspire, and educate.Created and facilitated by Mitch Austin, a certified Master Storyteller with over 15 years of public speaking experience, this immersive journey guides participants through a process of personal reflection, storytelling mastery, and stage presence. The prog…
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
119 Florence Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sierracenter.org. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Playwrights Group
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Meet with fellow playwrights twice a month to discuss tools of the trade, playwriting tips, provide and receive feedback, and share in the process of creating plays or musicals for the stage.
Price: 0. Phone: 7072929498. Email: marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Theatre. Venue: Private Residence. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going writers' group. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Weds of every month. On the 1st Weds one member of the group provides a brief presentation or leads a discussion on some aspect of playwriting. After the presentation/discussion, we'll do a brief check-in, and then spend the rest of our time writing in silence. and check-out at the end of our session. On the 3rd Weds, we read a play of on…
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:30 PM.
Private residence in Grass Valley. Email Kimberly at marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Wheel Throwing for Beginners
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Enjoy tea, soft music and a calming space where you can start your creative journey
on the potters wheel. Zane and René will gently guide you through the learning process and ignite your enthusiasm for this ancient craft and art.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $315, includes all materials and firings. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: This 7 week course will teach you the basics of throwing on the potters wheel. Enjoy learning in a relaxed, atmosphere in Rene's spacious and bright private studio, with seasoned potters guiding you. Zane Sawyer is an accomplished local potter specializing in Asian inspired teapots and teacups. René Sprattling has over 50 years experience as a ceramic artist, teacher, and past gallery owner. Open studio hours are available to current and past students.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
540 W Broad St. , Nevada City.
Open Mic Night at the Center for the Arts
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Price: $5. Phone: (530) 274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. Music. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUZ000003Lurt2AC. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Open Mic Night at the Center for the Arts – now on third Thursdays!
Calling all comics, musicians, poets, storytellers, and performers — Open Mic Night is back with a new groove. Starting Thursday, May 15th – we’re officially moving to the third Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 9:30 pm at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, in the Center’s Off Center Stage at 315 Richardson Street.
To help keep this community event going strong, we’re asking for a small donation at the door. Thanks for su…
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, in the Center’s Off Center Stage at 315 Richardson Street.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Fall Wildflowers
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/1438810524009?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Interested in learning more about easy to grow flower bulbs and wildflowers that do well in this area? Learn which blooms to plant that are deer and gopher resistant and that will add color to your garden year after year!
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
125 Clydesdale Ct.
For more info visit www.groworganic.com. Penn Valley Farmers Market
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Penn Valley Farmers' Market
Sundays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
May 4th to October 26th
At the Solar Array.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Community. Event location: Western Gateway Park. City/Area: Penn Valley. Price: 0. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 2025 Penn Valley Farmers' Market begins on Sunday, May 4th! We're so excited! This year the Farmers' Market will be on Sundays, from May 4th to October 26th. Great selection of foods, crafts, body products, etc. We will have our wonderful certified producers as well as Wyld Tiger Sourdough, Calolea Olive Oil, High Mountain Grill, Zena Hummus, Naan Tikka, Reflections for You Jewelry, Sweet & Savory, Habibi Bites and more! Come for breakfast or lunch and stock up on your favorite fruits and vegetables!
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
18560 Penn Valley Drive
Penn Valley 95946.
For more info visit bit.ly. American Brass Quintet presented by InConcert Sierra
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The American Brass Quintet is internationally recognized as one of the premier brass ensembles worldwide. Founded in 1960 and with 65+ years of excellence, the ABQ has become renowned for redefining the brass quintet.
The ensemble has served as Ensemble-in-Residence at The Juilliard School since 1987 and at the Aspen Music Festival since 1970. They don’t just perform — they mentor the next generation of top-tier brass players. We’ll be hearing the very best of the best.
Type of Event: Music / Concert. Event location: Seventh Day Adventist Church. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $50-$5. Online ticket: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-american-brass-quintet-tickets-214348. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The American Brass Quintet
Kevin Cobb, trumpet ∙ Brandon Ridenour, trumpet ∙ Eric Reed, horn ∙ Hillary Simms, trombone ∙John D. Rojak, bass trombone
October 19, 2025 ∙ 2pm with 1:15 pre-concert forum:
Hear the Brass That Changed Everything. When the American Brass Quintet takes the stage, you’re not just hearing five extraordinary musicians—you’re witnessing the group that redefined what brass chamber music could be. Founded in 1954 as the first brass quintet in the U.S. ABQ has been called “posit…
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
12889 Osborne Hill Road, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.inconcertsierra.org. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
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Price: $40-$95. Phone: 530-274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Music. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUZ0000038UnB2AU. Age range: All Ages. Event description: GRAMMY-winning guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has quickly become the defining blues voice of his generation.
From his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to stages around the globe, the young blues star has already headlined multiple U.S. and European tours, and amazed fans in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada and India. Selected in summer 2022 to open for The Rolling Stones in London’s Hyde Park, Kingfish has also performed and toured with friends including Vampir…
Monday, October 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
314 W Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
The Rise & Speak Experience
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Are you ready to turn your life story into a message that moves hearts and minds?
Type of Event: Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Other location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: $260 (payment plans available), $60 deposit required to hold your spot. Age range: Adult. Event details: The Sierra Center for Spiritual Living is proud to host the Rise & Speak Experience, a transformative 7-week public speaking workshop designed to help participants uncover their life’s defining moments and craft messages that uplift, inspire, and educate.Created and facilitated by Mitch Austin, a certified Master Storyteller with over 15 years of public speaking experience, this immersive journey guides participants through a process of personal reflection, storytelling mastery, and stage presence. The prog…
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
119 Florence Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sierracenter.org. Spring Street Swing Out
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Come join us for our monthly swing dance and lindy hop event. Our evenings begin with an intro lesson followed by a couple hours of DJ’d music or a live band- depending on the month. No partner or experience required.
Type of Event: Community. Music / Concert. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Odd Fellows Hall. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $10-15. Age range: All Ages.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada City Odd Fellows Hall.
For more info visit www.nevadacountyswings.org. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Playwriting Group
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All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Price: Free. Phone: 7072929498. Email: marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Theatre. Venue: Members homes. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. All Ages.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Sent upon request. (We meet in each other's homes.).
Wheel Throwing for Beginners
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Enjoy tea, soft music and a calming space where you can start your creative journey
on the potters wheel. Zane and René will gently guide you through the learning process and ignite your enthusiasm for this ancient craft and art.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $315, includes all materials and firings. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: This 7 week course will teach you the basics of throwing on the potters wheel. Enjoy learning in a relaxed, atmosphere in Rene's spacious and bright private studio, with seasoned potters guiding you. Zane Sawyer is an accomplished local potter specializing in Asian inspired teapots and teacups. René Sprattling has over 50 years experience as a ceramic artist, teacher, and past gallery owner. Open studio hours are available to current and past students.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
540 W Broad St. , Nevada City.
Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.
It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn! You know what that means; bring your song choices, your voice and your friends. We’ve got the DJ, the tunes and the beer. It’s going to be a great time, come on down and sing your heart out! All ages welcome.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Music / Concert. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. Other location: Grass Valley Brewing Co. City/Area: Grass Valley. Event details: It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn!
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gvbrew.com. Music in the Mountains Fall Gala
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Price: $149. Phone: 5302656173. Email: info@musicinthemountains.org. Type of event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Music. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Music in the Mountains' Fall Fundraising Gala - Live Auction, Entertainment and Dinner catered by Antonio's Catering.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Center for the Arts.
STEAM Exploration Saturdays
Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Texture and Templates Clay Workshop w/ Lynn Wood "The Texture queen"
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Join us for this fun, relaxing and creative workshop at Rene Sprattling's studio in downtown Nevada City! Beginners and more experienced clay artists are welcomed! Lynn is an excellent teacher with many years experience. For out-of -towners, Vacation rentals are available across the street. Contact Rene @ renesprattling@gmail.com.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $245, includes all materials. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: Beginners welcomed! In this 2 day hands on workshop, Lynn, aka the pottery texture queen, will guide everyone in making a number of slab projects. Included in this workshop will be tips not only in using the templates provided, but also ways to alter the templates and how to create templates.Projects included will be vases, boxes, pitchers and more. Join in to expand your repertoire, learn a number of unique tips and have some fun and laughs along the way. Of course texture will be include as well. Bring a…
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
540 W Broad St. Nevada City.
Spanish story time
Call 530-582-7846 for more information.
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: Children. All Ages. Event description: Monthly bilingual story time with Reyna Sanchez-Lopez. Enjoy lively books and activities to introduce children to the wonders of reading and books.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Truckee Library
10031 Levon Ave
Truckee, CA 96161.
Penn Valley Farmers Market
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Penn Valley Farmers' Market
Sundays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
May 4th to October 26th
At the Solar Array.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Children / Family. Community. Event location: Western Gateway Park. City/Area: Penn Valley. Price: 0. Age range: All Ages. Event details: The 2025 Penn Valley Farmers' Market begins on Sunday, May 4th! We're so excited! This year the Farmers' Market will be on Sundays, from May 4th to October 26th. Great selection of foods, crafts, body products, etc. We will have our wonderful certified producers as well as Wyld Tiger Sourdough, Calolea Olive Oil, High Mountain Grill, Zena Hummus, Naan Tikka, Reflections for You Jewelry, Sweet & Savory, Habibi Bites and more! Come for breakfast or lunch and stock up on your favorite fruits and vegetables!
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
18560 Penn Valley Drive
Penn Valley 95946.
For more info visit bit.ly. Texture and Templates Clay Workshop w/ Lynn Wood "The Texture queen"
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Join us for this fun, relaxing and creative workshop at Rene Sprattling's studio in downtown Nevada City! Beginners and more experienced clay artists are welcomed! Lynn is an excellent teacher with many years experience. For out-of -towners, Vacation rentals are available across the street. Contact Rene @ renesprattling@gmail.com.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $245, includes all materials. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: Beginners welcomed! In this 2 day hands on workshop, Lynn, aka the pottery texture queen, will guide everyone in making a number of slab projects. Included in this workshop will be tips not only in using the templates provided, but also ways to alter the templates and how to create templates.Projects included will be vases, boxes, pitchers and more. Join in to expand your repertoire, learn a number of unique tips and have some fun and laughs along the way. Of course texture will be include as well. Bring a…
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
540 W Broad St. Nevada City.
Jazz Jam @ Grass Valley Brewery
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Price: Free. Phone: (530) 271-2739. Email: rich.celio@icloud.com. Type of event: Music. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: This is not a ticketed event. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The house trio will be Al Feeney, keyboards; John Lace, bass, Karl Chelette, drums, MC and your host for the evening. Drinks and great food available.
If you would like to sit in, bring charts if not readily available in fake books, vocalists need to have music, or know it, in their key and bring their own microphone. Guitarists could bring a small amp. You may play solo with the trio or add others to your combo. Bring a friend, tell a friend and help this great local jazz jam session grow!!! Ho…
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Grass Valley Brewery
141 E Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit sierrajazzsociety.com. Demons
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DEMONS - 10/26 - In the last of our Schlocktoberfest double features at the Nevada Theatre, we take a trip to Italy to celebrate two horror classics: SUSPIRIA and DEMONS!
Price: 8.25. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005755000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: Regarded by horror fans the world over as one of the greatest Italian horror films ever made, Lamberto Bava’s DEMONS film is not only major cinematic nightmare fuel, but also a hugely entertaining splatterfest of the highest order. In DEMONS, a masked man offers tickets to a horror movie sneak preview at the mysterious Metropol cinema. When a patron is scratched by a prop displayed in the theatre lobby, she transforms into a flesh-ripping demon. One by one, the audience members mutate into horrible creature…
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Wheel Throwing for Beginners
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Enjoy tea, soft music and a calming space where you can start your creative journey
on the potters wheel. Zane and René will gently guide you through the learning process and ignite your enthusiasm for this ancient craft and art.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $315, includes all materials and firings. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: This 7 week course will teach you the basics of throwing on the potters wheel. Enjoy learning in a relaxed, atmosphere in Rene's spacious and bright private studio, with seasoned potters guiding you. Zane Sawyer is an accomplished local potter specializing in Asian inspired teapots and teacups. René Sprattling has over 50 years experience as a ceramic artist, teacher, and past gallery owner. Open studio hours are available to current and past students.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
540 W Broad St. , Nevada City.
Safe Trick or Treat for Preschoolers
Type of Event: Children / Family. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join us in Downtown Grass Valley for Safe Trick or Treat for preschoolers on October 31st, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Downtown will be open to shop and take photos with all the Halloween characters, decorations, and murals on display in downtown. Shop in costume!
Local Restaurants will be featuring seasonal goodies. Enjoy all the photo opportunities with the amazing Halloween decorations, and share #grassvalley #grassvalleyhalloween if you post on social media. Happy Halloween!
Friday, October 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Downtown Grass Valley.
Safe Trick or Treat for Preschoolers
Type of Event: Children / Family. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join us in Downtown Grass Valley for Safe Trick or Treat for preschoolers on October 31st, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Downtown will be open to shop and take photos with all the Halloween characters, decorations, and murals on display in downtown. Shop in costume!
Local Restaurants will be featuring seasonal goodies. Enjoy all the photo opportunities with the amazing Halloween decorations, and share #grassvalley #grassvalleyhalloween if you post on social media. Happy Halloween!
Friday, October 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Downtown Grass Valley.
For more info visit downtowngrassvalley.com. October 31st Halloween Pop Up
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It's spooky season and we've got just the menu to prove it!
Join us at Emily’s for a Halloween Pop-Up on October 31st! Seasonal eats, festive sweets, and fall favorites—perfect for a frightfully fun night.
Pre-orders available at emilyscateringandcakes.com.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Join us - if you dare - for a frightfully fun Halloween Pop-Up at Emily’s on Thursday, October 31st, from 12 to 6pm at 421 Colfax Ave. in Grass Valley. Whether you’re prepping for a night of trick-or-treating, hosting a gathering, or just looking to enjoy a cozy meal with a little festive flair, we’re serving up a menu full of fall favorites and Halloween-inspired treats to make your day extra special.Expect comforting seasonal dishes, playful baked goods, and sweet surprises the whole family will love—no t…
Friday, October 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
421 Colfax Ave. Grass Valley.
For more info visit emilyscateringandcakes.wpcomstaging.com. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Deer Resistant Gardens
Type of Event: Children / Family. Community. Conference / Lecture / Workshop. Meeting. Outdoors / Recreation. Other location: Peaceful Valley Farm Supply. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1438835458589?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: All Ages. Event details: Discover the wide assortment of deer-resistant plants for sun or shade in the foothills. These are plants that have been tested for several years in Sierra foothill gardens.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
125 Clydesdale Ct.
For more info visit www.groworganic.com. Popovich's Comedy Pet Theater
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Price: 30-40. Phone: 530-274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. Music. Theatre. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?_gl=1*1s0ui6a*_gcl_au*MTA4NTgxNjMyNy4xNzQ3MDcyOTA4#/events/a0SUZ0000040EBy2AM. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Presented by The Center for the Arts
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Doors: 11:00 AM, Shows at 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Tickets: Reserved Seating
Genre: Family, Variety, Rental
Gregory Popovich is a fifth-generation circus performer and author who’s toured with the Moscow Circus and Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. All performing pets were rescued from animal shelters and now enjoy life in the limelight as Vegas headliners with co-s…
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. Seniors Pancake Breakfast
Type of Event: Health / Wellbeing. Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Adults $7, Children $3. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Join us in the community room at the Truckee Donner Senior Apartments for pancakes, eggs and bacon or sausage. Breakfast is prepared each month by one of the Community Non-Profit service organizations.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Senior Services
10040 Estates Dr
Truckee, CA.
Popovich's Comedy Pet Theater
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Price: 30-40. Phone: 530-274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Comedy/Improv. Music. Theatre. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?_gl=1*1s0ui6a*_gcl_au*MTA4NTgxNjMyNy4xNzQ3MDcyOTA4#/events/a0SUZ0000040EBy2AM. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Presented by The Center for the Arts
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Doors: 11:00 AM, Shows at 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA
Tickets: Reserved Seating
Genre: Family, Variety, Rental
Gregory Popovich is a fifth-generation circus performer and author who’s toured with the Moscow Circus and Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. All performing pets were rescued from animal shelters and now enjoy life in the limelight as Vegas headliners with co-s…
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Center for the Arts | 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com. Chinatown (1974)
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CHINATOWN - 11/2 - Noirvember heads to Los Angeles, as we highlight some of the greatest film noirs set amidst the sun-soaked streets of the City of Angels.
Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005746000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband's activities, he believes it's a routine infidelity case. Jake's investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray's sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn's father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Asif Studios.
Watercolor classes
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Price: $140.00 for a series of 4 $45.00 drop ins. Phone: 530-305-5566. Email: cheri@artspioritstudios.com. Type of event: Art & Gallery. Venue: Asif Studios. Event location: ASiF Artists Studio. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Learn basic watercolor techniques while completing a 9X12 painting.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Asif Studios, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley.
Playwriting Group
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All playwrights welcome! Whether playwriting is new to you or you're already an accomplished playwright, come join this on-going bi-weekly writers' group. We'll spend our time focusing on our writing, but with that magical element of doing so within the presence of others. Come discover the amazing experience of writing within the context of a group. Bring your computer, notebook, iPad, or whatever you like to use for writing. We share resources, discuss our goals and challenges, even provide feedback, but the primary focus of the group is to work on your own play! We'll do a check-in/discussion at the beginning of the meeting, then write in silence, and check-out at the end of our session. Contact Kimberly for the location and to answer any questions you may have.
Price: Free. Phone: 7072929498. Email: marionsfirebykimberly@gmail.com. Type of event: Literary Arts. Theatre. Venue: Members homes. Event location: Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. All Ages.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Sent upon request. (We meet in each other's homes.).
Wheel Throwing for Beginners
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Enjoy tea, soft music and a calming space where you can start your creative journey
on the potters wheel. Zane and René will gently guide you through the learning process and ignite your enthusiasm for this ancient craft and art.
Type of Event: Makerspace Events. Event location: Downtown Nevada City. Other location: Studio 540. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: $315, includes all materials and firings. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event details: This 7 week course will teach you the basics of throwing on the potters wheel. Enjoy learning in a relaxed, atmosphere in Rene's spacious and bright private studio, with seasoned potters guiding you. Zane Sawyer is an accomplished local potter specializing in Asian inspired teapots and teacups. René Sprattling has over 50 years experience as a ceramic artist, teacher, and past gallery owner. Open studio hours are available to current and past students.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
540 W Broad St. , Nevada City.
Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.
It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn! You know what that means; bring your song choices, your voice and your friends. We’ve got the DJ, the tunes and the beer. It’s going to be a great time, come on down and sing your heart out! All ages welcome.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Music / Concert. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. Other location: Grass Valley Brewing Co. City/Area: Grass Valley. Event details: It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn!
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA.
For more info visit www.gvbrew.com. #socialsketch + #write_on
Type of Event: Visual Art / Gallery. Children / Family. Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $1. Online ticket: www.ateliertruckee.com. Age range: All Ages.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Atelier
10128 Donner Pass Rd.
Kids Night Out
Type of Event: Children / Family. Health / Wellbeing. Theatre / Film. City/Area: Truckee. Price: $20 in advance, required at least one day in advance. Age range: Children.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Northwoods Clubhouse, Tahoe Donner
Truckee.
CANCELLED - Moonlight Magic Gala
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Join us at Foothills Compassionate Care's Moonlight Magic Gala, for an evening of great food, beautiful music, live auction and community, in support of end of life care in Nevada County.
Type of Event: Beer / Wine / Food. Community. Fair / Festival / Gala. Fundraiser. Health / Wellbeing. Music / Concert. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: 150. Online ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moonlight-magic-tickets-1224137210349?aff=oddtdtcreator. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event details: Moonlight Magic: Northern Lights Gala
Foothill Compassionate Care’s signature fundraising event returns on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. Join us for an elegant evening featuring a plated dinner, live music, and an exciting live auction—all in celebration of community and compassion. Cocktail attire. Tickets available September 1.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. First Fridays
Type of Event: Music / Concert. Beer / Wine / Food. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Online ticket: N/A. Age range: All Ages.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Historic Downtown Truckee.
For more info visit www.historictruckee.com. Moonlight Magic Gala
Join us at Foothills Compassionate Care's Moonlight Magic Gala, for an evening of great food, beautiful music, live auction and community, in support of end of life care in Nevada County.
Type of Event: Fundraiser. Event location: Miners Foundry. City/Area: Nevada City. Price: 150. Online ticket: https://foothills-cares.org/moonlight-magic/. Age range: Adult. Seniors. Event details: Foothill Compassionate Care’s signature fundraising event returns on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. Join us for an elegant evening featuring a plated dinner, live music, and an exciting live auction—all in celebration of community and compassion. Cocktail attire. Tickets available September 1.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA 95959.
For more info visit foothills-cares.org. STEAM Exploration Saturdays
Type of Event: Children / Family. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Starting at $35 per day per child ages 4-7. Online ticket: kidzonemuseum.org. Age range: All Ages.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kidzone Museum
11711 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161.
Downtown Holiday Market
Type of Event: Fair / Festival / Gala. Event location: Downtown Grass Valley. City/Area: Grass Valley. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event details: This is your kickoff to the Holiday shopping season. Shop Local! Shop Grass Valley! Shop your local stores, and we thank you. We have everything you need downtown.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Downtown Grass Valley.
For more info visit downtowngrassvalley.com. Jazz Jame @ Wildeye Pub
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Wild Eye Pub is a family-friendly event venue, with a restaurant and bar: freshly crafted food from local & organic sources, full bar with regional brews, wines & spirits, and nightly events in a comfy 'supper club' style with an easy vibe.
This event is on our large dining room stage. Seating and service begins 1 hour ahead. We serve "supper club" style: Table service of food/drinks is (quietly) offered before & during the show.
Reservations are always recommended.
Price: Optional Cover Charge. Phone: (530) 446-6668. Email: rich.celio@icloud.com. Type of event: Music. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: This is not a ticketed event. You can leave a message for reservations by phone or email, 24/7. Our limited seating often fills before the day of the show. Wildeye charges a $5-10 sliding scale cover fee. Age range: All Ages. Event description: The house trio will be Al Feeney, keyboards; John Lace, bass, Karl Chelette, drums, MC and your host for the evening. Drinks and great food available.
If you would like to sit in, bring charts if not readily available in fake books, vocalists need to have music, or know it, in their key and bring their own microphone. Guitarists could bring a small amp. You may play solo with the trio or add others to your combo. Bring a friend, tell a friend and help this great local jazz jam session grow!!! Ho…
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wildeye Pub
535 Mill St
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
Word Jam
For more information call 530-386-3901.
Type of Event: Conference / Lecture / Workshop. City/Area: Truckee. Price: Free. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Join the Word Jam that takes place at 7pm on the second and fourth Sundays. Participants get 5 minutes to read a piece they have written.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Dark Hose Coffee
10009 W River St
Truckee, CA 96161.
Devil in a Blue Dress
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DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS - 11/9 - Noirvember heads to Los Angeles, as we highlight some of the greatest film noirs set amidst the sun-soaked streets of the City of Angels.
Price: 10.00. Phone: 530-265 8262. Email: info@theonyxtheatre.com. Type of event: Film. Venue: The Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre. Event location: Nevada Theatre. City/Area: Nevada City. Online ticket: https://booking.theonyxtheatre.com/tickets/756038/005747000003. Age range: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Event description: The bone-deep disillusionment of postwar film noir becomes a powerful vehicle to explore America’s racial injustices in Carl Franklin’s richly atmospheric DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS, an adaptation of the hard-boiled novel by Walter Mosley. Denzel Washington has charisma to burn as the jobless ex-GI Easy Rawlins, who sees a chance to make some quick cash when he’s recruited to find the missing lover (Jennifer Beals) of a wealthy mayoral candidate in late-1940s Los Angeles—only to find himself embroiled in murder,…
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA.
For more info visit booking.theonyxtheatre.com. Judith Hill
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Price: 35-55. Phone: 530-274-8384. Email: boxoffice@thecenterforthearts.org. Type of event: Music. Venue: The Center for the Arts. Event location: Center for the Arts. City/Area: Grass Valley. Online ticket: https://bit.ly/251109_comm_calendar. Age range: All Ages. Event description: Sunday, November 9, 2025 - Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Judith Hill has shared the stage and studio with legends including Michael Jackson, Prince, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder. Known for her powerhouse vocals and genre-defying style, Hill rose to fame after performing at Jackson’s memorial and starring in the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom. With critically acclaimed albums including the Prince-produced Back in Time and her latest Lett…
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
314 W. Main St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945.
For more info visit bit.ly.