Brewery Arts Center
Established in 1975 to enrich the quality of life by cultivating arts and culture for all.
Registration is now open for Carson Creepy 2026! The competition begins Wednesday, September 16, when teams receive three required prompts: a prop, sound effect and line of dialogue. From there, you’ll have two weeks to write, shoot and edit an original 5–9 minute horror film. Films are due Wednesday, September 30, then it’s off to the big screen! Completed […]
Buy Tickets! Celebrate Silent Movie Day a little early with a shadowy journey into the beginnings of the Master of Suspense! On Sunday, September 27, C5: Classic Cinema Collective kicks off Studio C5’s Month of Hitchcock with a special screening of The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog. Alfred Hitchcock’s landmark silent thriller follows […]
Buy Tickets! The Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival is hitting the road with the Best of Fest screenings, bringing 6 of the most unforgettable short documentaries from the festival to communities across the region, including right here at the Brewery Arts Center. We're bringing back the standout films you asked for by name. Whether you […]
Buy Tickets! Long before DeLoreans hit 88 miles per hour, cinema was already dreaming up ways to bend time, revisit the past, and imagine impossible worlds. Before Time… and Back Again! pairs an early special-effects marvel with one of the most beloved time-travel adventures ever put on screen. We’ll begin with The Ghost of Slumber Mountain (1918), a groundbreaking […]
Exit Through the Gift Shop is a 2010 British documentary film directed by street artist Banksy. It tells the story of Thierry Guetta, a French immigrant in Los Angeles who, over several years, filmed a host of street artists at work, including Shepard Fairey and Banksy, but failed to do anything with the footage. Eventually, Banksy decided to use the footage to make […]
Buy Tickets! Loud As Folk began as a monthly songwriters showcase based out of Reno, NV in 2011 and has since grown into a touring revue, a recording studio, a radio hour, and a creative movement. The series has featured an eclectic mix of punk-gone-folk performers, underground legends, and fiercely original voices. Tickets are $20 […]
Before cinematic universes ruled the box office, one hero taught Hollywood how to make audiences believe a man could fly. Truth, Justice, and the Blockbuster Way celebrates the rise of the modern superhero film—and the moment when spectacle, sincerity, and mythmaking collided on the big screen. We’ll begin with Superman: “The Mad Scientist” (1941), a thrilling Fleischer Studios […]
Buy Tickets! About the event Stand-up comedy is coming to Carson City! One night only! Get your tickets now before it's too late! Event Details: Fri Jul 31, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Headliners: Casey Skinner (Netflix, Discovery, HBO Max) David Uhlfelder (Netflix Is A Joke Fest, ESPN3, Comedy Store) About the Headliner: Casey Skinner is […]
Buy Tickets! Towering cityscapes. Flickering neon. Futures shaped by power, technology, and inequality. The Dystopian Skyline explores how filmmakers have imagined urban futures where progress comes at a cost—and humanity is forced to reckon with the worlds it builds. We’ll begin with a striking clip from Metropolis (1927), Fritz Lang’s silent-era masterpiece that introduced cinema to the towering, […]
Buy Tickets! Trick is a 1999 American gay-themed romantic comedy film directed by Jim Fall and starring Christian Campbell, John Paul Pitoc, Miss Coco Peru, and Tori Spelling. Independently produced by Eric d'Arbeloff, Ross Katz, and Fall, the film was written by Jason Schafer. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 1999 and was later released […]
Get your tickets here! Calling all filmmakers! Compete for a chance to showcase your 5-9 minute sci-fi short film at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, NV, on Saturday, June 6th. The competition kicks off on Wednesday, May 13th, and you’ll have just 2 weeks to create your film with prompts provided at the start. Ticket Prices: $15.00 for […]
Fasten your seatbelts and adjust your ray guns—Journey to the Stars is blasting off into the wonderfully weird, wildly campy side of space-alien cinema. This playful screening celebrates a time when sci-fi was equal parts imagination, spectacle, and pure, unfiltered fun, inviting audiences to embrace the absurd as we explore the cosmos. We’ll begin with A Trip […]
Click Here For Tickets Loud As Folk began as a monthly songwriters showcase based out of Reno, NV in 2011 and has since grown into a touring revue, a recording studio, a radio hour, and a creative movement. The series has featured an eclectic mix of punk-gone-folk performers, underground legends, and fiercely original voices.Tickets are $20 […]
Travel from the earliest dreams of space exploration to the infinite unknown with Cosmic Origins: The Birth & Rebirth of Sci-Fi, a cinematic journey through the foundations of science fiction on film. This special screening traces how filmmakers first imagined the cosmos—and how those visions evolved into bold, philosophical meditations on humanity’s place in the universe. […]
Buy Tickets! Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends […]
Buy Tickets! Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends […]
Buy Tickets! Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends […]
Buy Tickets! Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends […]
Buy Tickets! Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends […]
Buy Tickets! Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends […]
Loud As Folk began as a monthly songwriters showcase based out of Reno, NV in 2011 and has since grown into a touring revue, a recording studio, a radio hour, and a creative movement. The series has featured an eclectic mix of punk-gone-folk performers, underground legends, and fiercely original voices. Tickets are $20 in advance […]
Join us for a special afternoon featuring state poets laureate and writers from cities and rural communities across the West. Whether you are a lifelong reader of poetry or simply curious, this is a rare opportunity to: Hear poetry from nine distinguished Western state poets laureate and writers Reflect, connect, and find inspiration Engage with […]
Purchase your tickets here! Loud As Folk began as a monthly songwriters showcase based out of Reno, NV in 2011 and has since grown into a touring revue, a recording studio, a radio hour, and a creative movement. The series has featured an eclectic mix of punk-gone-folk performers, underground legends, and fiercely original voices.Tickets are […]
From hand-drawn satire to cyberpunk philosophy, Ghosts in the Frames: Anime’s Journey explores how Japanese animation evolved into one of the most influential cinematic art forms in the world. This screening traces anime’s roots in early 20th-century animation and follows its transformation into a medium capable of tackling identity, technology, and the nature of humanity itself. We’ll […]
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 […]
Join Travis Brass - the six member brass ensemble from the Air Force Band of Band of the Golden West for an exciting evening of brass chamber music! The group performs lively original music for brass, orchestral and video game arrangements, as well as patriotic classics. The concert will be roughly an hour long, with […]
Animation history is fueled by rebellion, rivalry, and artists bold enough to break away from the status quo. The Rise of Rivals dives into the moment when animators defected from the Disney machine, sparking fierce creative competition and giving rise to sharper humor, darker themes, and entirely new icons. As studios and storytellers pushed back against […]
Loud As Folk began as a monthly songwriters showcase based out of Reno, NV in 2011 and has since grown into a touring revue, a recording studio, a radio hour, and a creative movement. The series has featured an eclectic mix of punk-gone-folk performers, underground legends, and fiercely original voices. Tickets are $20 in advance […]
Can you make a short film in just two weeks? Love Notes challenges filmmakers to capture the many forms of love — romantic, unexpected, messy, joyful, heartbreaking — all within a tight creative window. Beginning January 21, 2026, registered teams will have 14 days to write, shoot, and edit a 5–9 minute short romance film inspired by a set of surprise prompts […]
Step into a storybook come to life as we invite you to explore the magical beginnings of animated storytelling. We’ll begin with the groundbreaking short Steamboat Willie (1928), a landmark moment in animation history that introduced synchronized sound and ushered in a new era of cartoons. Then, settle in for the enchanting feature Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs (1937), […]
Loud As Folk began as a monthly songwriters showcase based out of Reno, NV in 2011 and has since grown into a touring revue, a recording studio, a radio hour, and a creative movement. The series has featured an eclectic mix of punk-gone-folk performers, underground legends, and fiercely original voices. Tickets are $25 in advance […]
Loud As Folk began as a monthly songwriters showcase based out of Reno, NV in 2011 and has since grown into a touring revue, a recording studio, a radio hour, and a creative movement. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Seating will open at 6:30 with music beginning at 7pm. Become […]
From the Desk of Beetlejuice (Yes, THAT Beetlejuice) Hey there, creepy creatures and kooky humans! Beetlejuice here, your favorite ghost with the most, inviting you to join me for a ghoulishly good time at Beetlejuice Jr., presented by Wild Horse Children’s Theater! Catch me (and a few other strange and unusual friends) the first two […]
Loud As Folk began as a monthly songwriters showcase based out of Reno, NV in 2011 and has since grown into a touring revue, a recording studio, a radio hour, and a creative movement. The series has featured an eclectic mix of punk-gone-folk performers, underground legends, and fiercely original voices. This edition features Vic Ruggiero […]
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 […]
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.
Calling all filmmakers with a flair for fright! Carson Creepy is back, and it’s bigger, scarier, and more spine-tingling than ever! Are you brave enough to enter the ultimate horror showdown? Competition Details: Screening & Awards Ceremony: Friday & Saturday, October 24th & 25th at Brewery Arts Center: Screenings on Friday at 7:00 PM and on Saturday at 2:00 […]
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. Clemens was praised as the greatest humorist the United States has produced, with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature". Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as well as Roughing It. After […]
�� A Twain-Inspired Fundraiser to Support the Future To help retire its remaining $458,000 mortgage by July 4, 2026, I-School will host a special fundraiser during Carson City’s 3rd Annual Mark Twain Days, October 16–18. On opening night—Thursday, October 16—beloved Nevada impressionist McAvoy Layne will come out of retirement to perform as Mark Twain in […]
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.
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.
From Puppeteers for Fears, the company that brought you Cthulhu: the Musical!, and The Cabaret at the End of the World, comes a hilarious cyberpunk fever-dream: ROBOPOCALYPSE: The Musical! Featuring thirteen new songs, an analog synthesizer driven score, an all-puppet cast, more multimedia elements than you can shake a stick at, and a wickedly stylish […]
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.
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.
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.
Calling all filmmakers! Compete for a chance to showcase your 5-9 minute sci-fi short film at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, NV, on Saturday, June 14th. The competition kicks off on Wednesday, May 21st, and you’ll have just 2 weeks to create your film with prompts provided at the start. Ticket Prices: $15.00 for the 2:00 PM screening $20.00 for the 7:00 […]
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.
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.
A smash hit on and off-Broadway, this crowd-pleasing country-western musical features Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, from the Double Cupp Diner, singing and performing along with the talented boys from the gas station next door. Nominee: 1982 Tony Award for Best Musical Nominee: Four 1982 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music Appropriate […]
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.