VENUES
THE WAY MOVIES SHOULD BE SEEN
Visualize THE EXPERIENCE
At the Nevada City FIlm Festival not only will you experience the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills, but we also invite you to enjoy our film showings in historic venues outfitted with state of the art equipment and lavish furnishings!
NEVADA THEATRE
401 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA
The Nevada Theatre is California’s oldest existing theater building. Silent films were screened as early as 1908, and the theater underwent a remodel in 1909, retrofitted as a movie house. A slanted floor and electric lights were added in 1915. By 1957, it closed because of a sluggish economy, but it was later purchased through public donations and reopened in 1968. Notable past performers include Lotta Crabtree, Mötley Crüe, Emma Nevada, Mark Twain, and The Second City comedy troupe.
THE ONYX THEATRE
107 Argall Way, Nevada City, CA
From the warm ambiance that greets you in their lobby; their selection of treats, savory snacks, select wine, locally brewed beers, and other refreshments, state-of-the-art picture and sound, plus ultra-comfortable seating in their two, snug (twenty-nine seats each) custom-designed screening rooms, every facet of a visit to The Onyx aims for more than simply watching a great movie. As a genuine arthouse cinema, they are unabashedly committed to bringing to the Sierra foothills the finest, funnest, smartest and all-around best offerings of independent first-run titles from Hollywood and around the world. Film is at the center of The Onyx experience, and their hope is that the people sitting in their seats will connect with the dramas, comedies, documentaries and other works presented; creating a shared experience in a cozy, friendly environment where you might even feel or learn something you didn’t quite expect, or make a new friend.
Please note: Due to licensing restrictions all showings at The Onyx Theatre are age 21+