Happenings
Make the most of your foothills escape
Event Calendar
Wednesday, November 29th
iona swift
from 9pm
All Original and Acoustic Folk-adelic Soul!
Original songwriting all can enjoy. See you here!
Saturday, June 22nd
drag brunch: Pride edition
Seatings at 11am & 1pm
It’s Giving… at The Nash!
TWO fabulously fun drag shows with top-notch performers from all over the state of California! Come celebrate Nevada City pride in the historical National Exchange Hotel. Brunch food and beverage available for purchase from Lola Dining.
Tickets $25 per person.
Wednesdays in July
Hot Summer nights
6pm to 9:30pm
Nevada City’s love letter to Summer!
This street festival of art and music, has been an annual tradition in this quaint, scenic – and sometimes quirky – community, for 31 years. This free event takes place on three Wednesday evenings: July 17, 24 & 31, 2024 from 6:00 to 9:30pm.
Sunday, September 22nd
Bella Donna
7 - 11pm
Get ready to twirl into the mystic at Bella Donna: A Stevie Nicks Dance Party!
Celebrate the autumn equinox with enchanting tunes, flowing fabrics, and moonlit vibes as we honor the queen of rock ‘n’ roll herself. Slip into your favorite Stevie-inspired look, grab a drink, and dance the night away to all your favorite hits!
Free admission, endless magic. See you then—don’t forget your tambourine!
Wednesday, September 25th
Meet the author
4 - 6pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening with author Reedy Gibbs as she reads from her memoir, Back-to-the-Land: Tales from The Ridge, at the iconic National Exchange Hotel. Our California landmark is the perfect setting for Gibbs’ stories of self-sufficiency and community on “The Ridge.”
Experience the unique connection between Nevada City’s pioneering past and Gibbs’ back-to-the-land journey. A rare opportunity, with a live Q&A to follow.
Saturday, September 28th
Drag brunch is back!
11am & 1PM shows
Werk your way into Lola Dining for a drag brunch like no other. Two dazzling shows featuring top performers will light up your weekend. Tickets are just $25 per person (sold by the table), with brunch and drinks sold separately. These events sell out fast, so book soon and get ready to be gagged by the glam!
Tickets are $25 per person but sold by the table. A two-person table is $50, a four-person table is $100, etc.
Recurring Events
Every Monday
Music Mondays
6-8PM At the National Bar
Where Local Music Happens! Join us in the Nash Bar for a rotating roster of local musicians every Monday.
Every Thursday
Celtic Sessions
5-8 pm At the National Bar
Sing and play along to Celtic favorites with local and traveling musicians!
Every Friday
Tommy Coster
7-9 pm At the National Bar
Join us every Friday for an eclectic musical mix from the Grammy Award winning musician.
Every 3rd Wednesday
Drag Queen BIngo!
At the National Bar
Come join Nevada City’s premiere bingo night at the Historic National Exchange Hotel.
Hosted by the most famous drag queens, south-east of the Yuba River. 3 rounds, 3 illustrious prizes. Reserve your ticket today for your chance to win big!
Space is limited and may sell out quickly. Limited tickets at the door are available and subject to change without notice. Participants are encouraged to reserve dinner before 8pm in Lola for full dinner menu.
9-11pm
OCTOBER EVENTS:
Wild West Wednesdays get Wicked!
During the month of October, the mid-week happenings in the National Bar get a little wicked!
“Leather and Lace”
October 5
A Stevie Nicks dance party!
Drag Queen Bingo
October 19
Drag Queens Tye and Cloaca embrace their dark side at Drag Queen Bingo
A Phantom of the Opera Dining Experience
October 26
The evening begins with a 4-course dinner with a screening of the 1920’s Phantom of the
Opera with live musical accompaniment upstairs in the beautiful Empire Room. Dinner
followed by a Phantom themed dance party in The National Bar.
