Carson City Symphony “Adventures in Music” Concert
Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Bob Boldrick Theater
Bob Boldrick Theater
The Carson City Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Bugli, will present “Adventures in Music” on Sunday, April 26, at 4:00 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center’s Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.
The program opens with Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture. Guest soloist Natalie Brooke Higgins will play Reinhold Glière’s Concerto for Horn, Op. 91, with the orchestra. The concert also includes Steven Rosenhaus’s Nevada Bagatelles and three movements from Robert W. Smith’s Symphony No. 2 (The Odyssey).
Tickets are $18 general admission; $15 for seniors, students, and Symphony Association members; and free for youth age 18 and under. Tickets are on sale online at CCSymphony.com or at the door. “Flex” tickets at discounted prices are also available at CCSymphony.com. During the week before the concert (April 18 through 25), blood donors at Vitalant–Carson City may receive a complimentary ticket to the concert.
Pre-show entertainment by Naomi Adams, cello, and Wendy Whyman, keyboard, begins at 3:00 p.m. in the lobby. A concert preview with conductor David Bugli and soloist Natalie Higgins begins at 3:15 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room.
Carson City Symphony is a community orchestra of about 60 players who perform music from the 15th to the 21st centuries. The 2025-26 concert season is supported with public funding through the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Carson City, and by private donations.
For more information, see CCSymphony.com or call (775) 883-4154.
11th Annual Mother’s Day Craft Fair
Saturday, May 2, 2026 · 5:00 AM · Carson City Community Center
Carson City Community Center
Shop local for Mom at the 11th Annual Mother’s Day Craft Fair!
Saturday, May 2nd 10AM-4PM
Inside of the Carson City Community Center
Enjoy shopping from over 60+ local & unique Artisans, Crafters, Businesses, & Local Representatives.
3rd Annual “Battle of the Bands”
Saturday, May 2, 2026 · 8:00 AM · Fuji Park
Fuji Park
Stop by the 3rd annual Battle of the Bands Event at Fuji Park! Hosted by the Active 20-30 Club of Carson City #140. There will be several bands competing for crowd favorite and a cash prize! Each ticketed guest gets to vote for their favorite band!
Doors open at 1pm
Bands begin at 2pm
This event is about more than just incredible music– it’s about giving back. Proceeds from the Battle of the Bands will go toward supporting underserved kids in the Carson City area, making your participation a meaningful way to contribute to the community.
Come cheer on your favorite band, enjoy great food and drinks, and soak up the electric energy of live music. Join us for a day filled with entertainment and community spirit, and help us crown this year’s Battle of the Bands champion!
The Inaugural Mint Gala
Saturday, May 2, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Nevada State Museum
Nevada State Museum
An elegant celebration inside the historic Carson City Mint building and throughout the Nevada State Museum
Step into history as a guest of honor!
Enter through the original doors of the historic Mint building for a one-of-a-kind event.Inside, you’ll be greeted with a glass of champagne, chef-curated hors d’oeuvres, and a truly immersive experience.
6–7pm
VIP experience with bourbon tasting
7–10pm
General Admission
Explore exhibits after hours, glass in hand, as museum experts offer exclusive tours and insights.
Watch Coin Press No. 1 strike the first of the Museum’s 85th anniversary commemorative coins, minted in copper for this special event. These limited edition coins are available for pre-purchase when you purchase your ticket below.
Enjoy other activities, including a silent auction and museum-wide treasure hunt.
Guests who want to elevate their experience further can purchase the VIP Experience that includes a craft bourbon tasting with Team Whiskey, one hour before general admission opens.
The Mint Gala offers a uniquely elegant experience at one of Carson City’s most treasured landmarks. It’s the perfect opportunity to dress up for a memorable night on the town. Attire is formal—period costumes and masks are welcome.
General: $85
Includes a glass of champagne, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a keepsake photo. Additional drinks and commemorative coins are available for an additional cost.)
VIP: $100
Includes a glass of champagne, an hour of bourbon tasting, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a keepsake photo. Additional drinks and commemorative coins are available for an additional cost.
Dark Prison Halfway to Halloween Haunted House
Friday, May 8, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Nevada State Prison
Nevada State Prison
YOU THOUGHT THEY’D STAY QUIET UNTIL OCTOBER?
One Weekend Only
Dark Prison Haunted House: Halfway to Halloween at the Nevada State Prison
May 8–10, 2026
Celebrate Halfway to Halloween! Are you brave enough? This May, step inside one of Nevada’s most infamous and historic institutions, the Nevada State Prison for a limited-time haunted house experience unlike any other.
Presented by the creators of the award winning Dark Corner Haunted House, this Halfway to Halloween celebration transforms the real prison grounds into a fully immersive walk through theatrical experience.
Built in 1862—before Nevada became a state—the Nevada State Prison carries a rich and unsettling legacy. Visitors will walk the same halls once occupied by some of the state’s most notorious figures, surrounded by real stone walls and iron bars.
This evening event is strictly limited to three nights only: May 8, 9, and 10, 2026.
Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/new2YiTdYAE
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit darkprison.com
Follow the experience on social media: @darkprisonhaunt
Art with Dana Childs | Cherry Blossom Watercolor Class
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 1:15 PM · Brewery Arts Center
Brewery Arts Center
Artist, Dana Childs guides you through the creation of a lovely cherry blossom branch. Along the way you will experience to fluid nature of watercolor and learn about some of the foundational techniques that help you feel successful with this elusive medium. Enjoy the wonders of watercolor as professional artist, Dana Childs, aka d’Lauren teaches you how to create impressionistic watercolor effects. Childs has been painting watercolors professionally for over two decades. In addition to this class, she will be offering an array of painting classes here, all with a focus on technique and expressiveness. All levels welcome, but this class is ideal for the beginner. To learn more about the art and artist, visit www.dlauren.org
Behind the Rails Lecture Series
Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 1:30 PM · Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City
Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City
Join the Nevada State Railroad Museum every second Thursday of the month for our Behind the Rails Lecture Series featuring experts in all things railroad. Admission is $10 for adults, members and children 17 and under are free. Visit us at https://www.carsonrailroadmuseum.org/.
Capital City Brewfest
Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Bob McFadden Plaza (Third Street Stage)
Bob McFadden Plaza (Third Street Stage)
Kick off summer at the Capital City Brewfest
The annual event takes place Saturday, May 30th in Downtown Carson City
More than two dozen brewers will line Curry Street at McFadden Plaza with plenty of beer to pour. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Carson City, the Brewfest helps fund Rotary youth and community projects in Carson City. Several food trucks will be on hand and there will be live music on the stage in McFadden Plaza. Tickets are $35.00 in advance and $45.00 day or event. Tickets will go on sale soon!
Nevada State Prison Rumble
Saturday, June 6, 2026 · 7:00 AM · Nevada State Prison
Nevada State Prison
Step inside the walls of one of Nevada’s most historic landmarks for an electrifying day of amateur boxing.
The Nevada State Prison Rumble is bringing hard-hitting action to the iconic Nevada State Prison in Carson City on June 6, 2026.
This unique event benefits two outstanding organizations: the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society, dedicated to preserving the rich and storied history of the Nevada State Prison, and the Tazmanian Boxing Club, Parkinson’s Warriors, a program using the power of boxing to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson’s disease.
Behind the Rails Lecture Series
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 1:30 PM · Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City
Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City
Join the Nevada State Railroad Museum every second Thursday of the month for our Behind the Rails Lecture Series featuring experts in all things railroad. Admission is $10 for adults, members and children 17 and under are free. Visit us at https://www.carsonrailroadmuseum.org/.