Brewery Arts Center
Established in 1975 to enrich the quality of life by cultivating arts and culture for all.
C5, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents favorite classic movies the first Monday of every month! Tickets can be purchases in advance or at the door.
The purpose of Connections is bringing people together to share stories, engage in conversation, and learn how to strengthen and build meaningful relationships that bring more joy to ourselves and to others. Every third Thursday of the month, community members from all walks of life and all ages gather for an hour of sharing, learning, and benefitting […]
C5, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents favorite classic movies the first Monday of every month! Tickets can be purchases in advance or at the door.
Saying "Yes" can be scary! We expect fear when we’re facing something risky or dangerous—but what about when we’re offered something amazing? A promotion, a dream home, a relationship we’ve always wanted? Sometimes, even saying yes to the good things can feel terrifying. Former TV producer Anita Pepper will share her experience with how […]
C5, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents favorite classic movies the first Monday of every month! Tickets can be purchases in advance or at the door.
The purpose of Connections is bringing people together to share stories, engage in conversation, and learn how to strengthen and build meaningful relationships that bring more joy to ourselves and to others. Every third Thursday of the month, community members from all walks of life and all ages gather for an hour of sharing, learning, and benefitting […]
Love the BAC and the great outdoors? Join us for our annual campus clean up day as we get ready to jump into summer festival and concert series! We are looking for people of any age and experience to help with general campus clean up, like weeding, planting, garbage clean up, and other general landscaping. […]
Carson City Historical Society is proud to present a lecture featuring Jed Block, a dedicated historian and Carson City native with over two decades of experience researching and documenting our city's rich past. A well-known expert in the Capital City’s history, Block is passionate about sharing its stories to inspire a greater appreciation for historic […]
Join Will Houk from 95.1FM KNVC for a lazy sunday as the BAC Exhibition Hall is turned into a listening lounge. Will is bringing a crate of vinyl records and guests are encouraged to bring records of their own that they would like to share for a spin on the provided turntables. Take in the current art exhibition while […]
C5, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents favorite classic movies the first Monday of every month! Tickets can be purchases in advance or at the door.
The purpose of Connections is bringing people together to share stories, engage in conversation, and learn how to strengthen and build meaningful relationships that bring more joy to ourselves and to others. Every third Thursday of the month, community members from all walks of life and all ages gather for an hour of sharing, learning, and benefitting […]
Join Will Houk from 95.1FM KNVC and Tiger Rose Vintage & Vinyl for a lazy Sunday as the BAC Exhibition Hall is turned into a listening lounge. Will is bringing a crate of vinyl records and guests are encouraged to bring records of their own that they would like to share for a spin on the provided […]
Local author & historian David Woodruff assumes the character of dreamer, designer, constructor and despot of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, William Mulholland. Abhorred in the Eastern Sierra…revered in Southern California…“Bill” brought a river from 233 miles away, so the City of Angels could grow into a great metropolis…while leaving a rural, agrarian community in ruins. Gayle […]
C5, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents favorite classic movies the first Monday of every month! Tickets can be purchases in advance or at the door.
Join us Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint for a Drag Brunch like no other, featuring the fierce and fabulous Haus of Vertigo. This brunch isn't just bottomless—it's brimming with Pride as we toast to our biggest move yet: Sassabration is moving to the iconic Brewery Arts Center this summer! 🎟️ $80 […]
C5, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents favorite classic movies the first Monday of every month! Tickets can be purchases in advance or at the door.
It's summer, but we don't care! Come out and join us for a free outdoor screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! We will have food trucks and libations available, and of course, all the goodies that go with the show! This film is rated R so parental guidance is advised.
The purpose of Connections is bringing people together to share stories, engage in conversation, and learn how to strengthen and build meaningful relationships that bring more joy to ourselves and to others. Hear captivating stories and insider perspectives on the Nevada Divorce Ranch Era from local author and storyteller, Peggy Wynne Borgman. She'll share how those seeking […]
C5, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents favorite classic movies the first Monday of every month! Tickets can be purchases in advance or at the door.
Ride with us back to those golden days of yester-year...when Ben, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe stood for honesty, decency...and owned about 1/3 of the Lake Tahoe Basin (at least according to the TV plotline!). Using seldom seen images and extensive research, local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff bring the Cartwrights and their […]
The purpose of Connections is bringing people together to share stories, engage in conversation, and learn how to strengthen and build meaningful relationships that bring more joy to ourselves and to others. Have you ever had an experience that not only changed the course your life, but uncovered a new you? Come and share it! Come at […]
C5, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents favorite classic movies the first Monday of every month! Tickets can be purchases in advance or at the door.
Join Nevada Humanities for an afternoon of conversation and music with author and musician Willy Vlautin at the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. No registration required - this event is free and open to the public. An author talk and performance with Vlautin will take place […]
Join us in celebrating Carson City Pride this year at Sassabration on Saturday, September 13th, 2025. This year's event will be held at the Brewery Arts Center with music, vendors, food, and fun for the whole family. We will be hosting a vendor fair in the BAC parking lot, in front of the big stage […]
The purpose of Connections is bringing people together to share stories, engage in conversation, and learn how to strengthen and build meaningful relationships that bring more joy to ourselves and to others. Have you ever had an experience that not only changed the course your life, but uncovered a new you? Come and share it! Come at […]
C5, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents favorite classic silent movie every Silent Movie Day! Tickets can be purchases in advance or at the door.
C5, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents favorite classic movies the first Monday of every month! Tickets can be purchases in advance or at the door.
The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records holds one of the most significant Twain collections in the western United States, as noted by several Twain scholars. The new Mark Twain Reading Room was created to showcase this collection alongside works by other Sagebrush School authors, including Dan DeQuille and Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins. The library will also […]
It's true! The best stories are found at the bar. Join us on Thursday, October 16th at 5:00 pm at the Brewery Arts Center to hear Dave Moore share stories from his rookie days as a reporter. Then visit the exhibition downstairs - Gold Hill News 1974-1978: A Retrospective. Free Community Event! The purpose of Connections is bringing people together […]
The Nevada State Library will host two authors for literary workshops: Dani Putney will present an exploration of poetry and its creative process at 3pm, while Brad McMullen, Nevada's state folklorist, will discuss the state's rich traditions and cultural heritage at 2pm. Each session will last approximately 45 minutes. These events are FREE to the […]
When: Friday, October 17, 2025Where: Departs Eastgate Depot, Carson CityDuration: 5 hours (includes 2 hours in Virginia City) Your Twain Train adventure begins in Carson City at 2:00 pm. Travel 24 miles through scenic Nevada landscapes, arriving in Virginia City by 3:15 pm. Spend two hours exploring historic streets filled with special festival exhibitions, antique shops, saloons, and the same […]
Join us for an open air fair like no other! Join us on Saturday, October 18th from 11am to 4pm for an outdoor marketplace full of vendors, food trucks, music and poetry! And don't forget the mule lead wagon rides!
Sponsored by Comstock Propane, with pilot Pat Irwin 1st come, 1st served. Free coffee and hot chocolate! Balloon will launch at 8 am till 11 am, or as weather allows. Free chocolate balloons for the first 200 visitors courtesy of Comstock Propane.
C5, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents favorite classic movies the first Monday of every month! Tickets can be purchases in advance or at the door.
Join us for the 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar & Market! A fun-filled day of art, food, drinks, music & more! We will be featuring the art of over 30 local artists so you can do all your holiday shopping in one shop! November 9th, 12 to 4pm. Free Admission. Interested in participating? Sign up HERE!
Join us as we get 'spirit'ual with a carefully crafted pairing of Moondance Chocolates and high end spirits generously provided by Saltwater Tavern. There will be savory nibbles served upon arrival. Pairings: Minden Mill Bourbon accompanied with Madagascar Vanilla Chocolate D'usse Cognac served with a Jasmine Chocolate Teremana Reposado Tequila paired with a Mint Chocolate […]
Bridey Thelen-Heidel, an award-winning author and TEDx speaker will be sharing insight she's gained as a result of her chaotic upbringing. The purpose of Connections is bringing people together to share stories, engage in conversation, and learn how to strengthen and build meaningful relationships that bring more joy to ourselves and to others. Have you ever had […]
Die Hard is a Christmas Movie! This is a hill we will die on! Join us for a screening of the classic Christmas flick, Die Hard. Tickets include a pre-movie happy hour with custom themed cocktails and an appetizer spread in true holiday fashion! Become a member of the Brewery Arts Center and save $5 […]
Join us for the annual tree lighting ceremony on the Capitol Grounds with the traditional caroling by the city's 5th grades, sleigh rides down Carson Street, Santa, the Grinch, and hot chocolate to kick-off the holidays in Carson City! Interested in being a vendor at this event? APPLY HERE!
Join us in celebrating the holidays with tamales! Tamales available for purchase from over a dozen vendors PLUS kids activities, artisans, & more! Interested in selling your tamales or becoming an artisan vendor? See below... You will be selling your tamales to the general public and handling all your own sales. There will be a […]
Author and speaker Molly Dahl shares how resilience and growth happen though joy rather than suffering. Have you ever had an experience that not only changed the course your life, but uncovered a new you? Come and share it! Come at 5:00 for complimentary refreshments. Every third Thursday of the month, community members from all […]
Due to high wind warnings and rain predictions we have made the decision to cancel tonight's event. Have a safe and happy holidays and we will see you in the new year! Please join us for Phil Kline’s Unsilent night in Carson City! What is it? A non-denominational holiday tradition! Participants use their smartphones and […]
We're honored to welcome award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor, Mark Collie, as he shares a thoughtful look at the realities of fame--its rewards, its challenges, and truly matters. Mark currently appears as the sheriff in the series Landman. Have you ever had an experience that not only changed the course your life, but uncovered a […]
Retired Fire Chief, Charles Moore, began his career with a profound change--not of the head, but of the heart. What led him to that change is a story of answering a call, not an alarm bell, but something deeper, more enduring, and more human. Have you ever had an experience that not only changed the […]
In a country of immigrants, what’s wrong with the immigration system? Carson City, NV -- The Sierra Nevada Forums, in partnership with the AAUW Capital Branch and League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host “Immigration: Pathways, Barriers and Myths” a panel discussion on Wednesday March 11 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 […]
Estate planning is an essential step in protecting your assets and ensuring your wishes are honored. This one-day workshop, led by Steve E. Tackes, will cover the fundamentals of estate planning in a clear and approachable way. Whether you’re just starting to think about your legacy or looking to update your plans, this session will […]
Jesse James Ziegler, former Reno Poet Laureate Emeritus, will share where he finds hope, inspiration, and a deep sense of purpose in his life and work. You're welcome to wear your favorite western attire. Have you ever had an experience that not only changed the course your life, but uncovered a new you? Come and […]
Purchase your tickets here! Brewery Arts Center is celebrating 50 years as Carson City’s cultural hub. To commemorate this monumental milestone we will be pulling out all the stops for an over the top gala on April 11th. Black ties are not required though we do ask you dress to impress. In honor of the anniversarry […]
Love the BAC and the great outdoors? Join us for our annual campus clean up day as we get ready to jump into summer festival and concert series! We are looking for people of any age and experience to help with general campus clean up, like weeding, planting, garbage clean up, and other general landscaping. […]
Retired Fire Chief, Charles Moore, began his career with a profound change--not of the head, but of the heart. What led him to that change is a story of answering a call, not an alarm bell, but something deeper, more enduring, and more human. Have you ever had an experience that not only changed the […]