Polecat Tavern

Open Mic Night
2025-12-11 18:00, 2025-12-18 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Polecat Tavern, 260 W Winnie Lane, Carson City, 89703, United States
Join us on Thursday, beginning at 6pm for Open Mic Night at Polecat Tavern. Your host will be either Keith Alan Barnett or Mongo Music. Bring your instruments and your voices plus friends and family along to cheer you on!

Polecat Tavern260 W Winnie LaneCarson City, NV 21+only, smoke free, gamingFULL bar, Live Music, food delivery or carry-in

https://polecattavern.comFB: @polecattavernInsta: @polecattaverncc
Poker, Black Jack, Keno, & more bar-top video gaming.
NOW open 7 days at 2pm. Happy Hour 3-5pm daily.

Karaoke Night at Polecat Tavern
2025-12-12 19:00
This Friday, beginning at 7pm, it’s KARAOKE NIGHT at Polecat Tavern.
Want to look at the songs? Here’s the catalog: karafuncatalog_en_all

Polecat Tavern, a place for live music.
We LOVE All music genres.
Open Wed – Sun, 3pm til…
The mic and stage are open anytime not occupied.
FULL Bar, food delivery allowed
smoke free, 21+ only,
Bartop video Poker, Black Jack, KENO gaming
Follow us https://www.facebook.com/Polecat.Tavern/
We appreciate a small donation to our music licenses. Help us keep live music live.

Polecat Tavern's 2 Year Anniversary and Keith Alan Barnett's Birthday
2025-12-13 19:00
Carson City, NV, Dec 13, 2025 – Polecat Tavern – A Place for Live Music will celebrate two years in business on Saturday, December 13th beginning at 7pm. It is also our fearless leader Keith Alan Barnett’s Birthday so everyone is invited to come and celebrate with us. The entertainment is the fabulous Brother Dan Palmer. Bro Dan was one of the very first musicians to play on the Polecat Tavern stage and is one of our favorite people. Bring POTLUCK to share with everyone.

Polecat Tavern opened officially on December 14th, 2023 with live music several nights a week including Open Mic Nights, Canyon Club radio show recording sessions for KNVC Community Radio, Bluegrass Jams, Songwriters Nights with the wonderful Alese Linder producing and hosting, Awesome Local and Regional Performances on our stage, & the very popular Sunday Acoustic Jam Sessions. There is also Karaoke Night twice a month with 1,000’s of songs that up to 4 performers can sing together at one time.
Polecat Tavern recently expanded into the next suite adding almost 500 square feet to thetavern and includes 2 pool tables, a comfy sitting area, and a huge board game table with a ton of board games to play such as Monopoly & Cribbage plus Chess & Checkers & a whole lot more. The tavern also recently opened up on Mondays and Tuesdays & is now open 7 days a week at 2pm. And as always, the stage is open whenever there is no event scheduled. Just drop by or call 775/515-4220 to see if the stage is unoccupied.

Check out our amenities:Open 7 days a week at 2pm., Full Bar plus tons of NA Beverages. Non-smoking inside. Live music up to 5 days a week. Bar Top Video gaming. Pool tables & a board game table with lots of games. Open stage when available for practice, rehearsals, or just for fun. Open Mic Nights every week.Karaoke twice a month. Patio area with heater.Order in or carry in your lunch or dinner. Potlucks on occasion.More…. !

Owners Keith and Chrissi Barnett say “Thanks to all the music lovers that have helped to make our little tavern a great place to come and have an enjoyable afternoon or evening. We are so grateful to be able to provide this service to our wonderful Carson City Community!”
Now, with more activities & events than ever! Soon to come… Songwriters Club & Ukulele Group. Tarot Time returning as well. Looking for an activity that is not in our area?Drop on in to Polecat Tavern & talk to Keith or Chrissi. Let’s see if it’s a good fit and maybe we will start one up.Be sure to visit the polecattavern.com website where the calendar is loaded with activity information and you can sign up to get our weekly emailed newsletter, and there’s a page dedicated to performers (Book-Your-Act) to request a performance date. -The social media pages are always active with all the weekly calendars and the activities, and events posted.
FB: @polecattavern Insta: @polecattaverncc TikTok: @polecat.tavernwww.polecattavern.com
polecattavern@gmail.com 775/515-4220

Polecat Tavern – A Place for Live Music, and friends. We are comfortable, intimate, and friendly with a full bar and prepackaged snacks. You are welcome to order in if you’rehungry and we have Food Trucks drop by. We now have video Poker, Black Jack, and KENO casino video gaming at the bar.NEW: Pool Tables and Board Game Table in the game room. Where the mic is always open. If the stage is available, you are welcome to come up andplay your music, recite your poetry, tell your funny stories, etc. Just ask Keith or Morgan to set you up. First come, first served, call or drop by to check out stage availability.We are open 7 days a week from 2pm until 9 or 11, or later

Opening at 4pm today
2025-12-14 16:00

Unplugged Acoustic Jam
2025-12-14 17:00, 2025-12-28 17:00, 2026-01-04 17:00
This Sunday, bring your acoustic instruments for a “sit-around-the-tavern” jam session. Just like singing & playing around a camp fire. We even have the camp fire. Come check it out. Anyone can play & sing, and can join in at anytime. Listeners are welcome as well so bring your friends and family along.

Starts at 5pm. 260 W Winnie Lane, Carson City, NV. 21+only. full bar, non-smoking, food delivery allowed.
We’ll be Pickin’ & Grinnin’.
The mic and stage are open anytime not occupied. We appreciate a small donation to our music licenses. Help us keep live music live.

NOW Open 7 days a week at 2pm
2025-12-15 14:00, 2025-12-16 14:00, 2025-12-22 14:00, 2025-12-23 14:00, 2025-12-29 14:00, 2025-12-30 14:00, 2026-01-05 14:00, 2026-01-06 14:00
Great news! Polecat Tavern is now open 7 days at week at 2pm. The Game Room is now officially open and you can play pool or board games starting at 2pm.

Canyon Club Wednesday at 3:00
2025-12-17 15:00 - 17:00
On Wednesdays, Canyon Club will feature a different local musician for an interview and to share tunes. Drop on in and check it out! Attendance is free.
Show starts at 3:00. NOTE: NEW Time! Doors open at 1pm.

Canyon Club is a live taping of Canyon White interviewing a different local musician each session. There’s lots of music being performed during this hour-long show as well as some lively conversation with the local talent.

The recording is then broadcast at a later date (after the editing is completed) on KNVC 95.1, Carson City’s local community radio station. The attendance is free so drop on in sometime and join in the fun.

Our goal is to have a live audience during the recording for the interaction it will provide when the show is aired on the radio. The audience gets to learn a lot about the performer and to view their performance in an intimate venue.

Polecat Tavern260 W Winnie LaneCarson City, NV
21+only, smoke free, gamingFULL bar, Live Music, food delivery or carry-in
https://polecattavern.com – Sign up for our newsletter and get all the event info.FB: @polecattavernInsta: @polecattaverncc
Poker, Black Jack, Keno, & more bartop video gaming.NOW open Wednesday-Sunday. Happy Hour 3-5pm daily. Free Event. Donations appreciated.

Songwriter's Night at Polecat Tavern
2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00
Brand new Songwriter’s Night at Polecat Tavern in Carson City on Wednesday, December 17th from 6-8pm.
Check out the Facebook Event for the lineup:

If you want to play three originals for the next showcase in December 17th! Reach out. Email 2 samples to Alese Linder at lindera2@gmail.com.
Let’s support our local small businesses and our local live music scene.

Polecat Tavern260 W Winnie LaneCarson City, NV21+only, smoke free, gaming, Pool tables, Board Games tableFULL bar, Live Music, food delivery or carry-inhttps://polecattavern.com – Sign up for our newsletter and get all the event info.FB: @polecattavernInsta: @polecattavernccPoker, Black Jack, Keno, & more bartop video gaming.Open 7 days at 2pm,. Happy Hour 3-5pm daily.#polecattavern #songwriters @followers

Zen Den Open Mic & Jam
2025-12-19 18:00
The ZenDen Open Mic Jam at Polecat Tavern will be held on Friday, beginning at 6pm with signups at 5pm. The talented Canyon White is your Master of Ceremonies. Suggested $5.00 cover to the host.

Polecat Tavern, a place for live music.260 W Winnie LaneCarson city, NV 89703
We LOVE All music genres.Open 7 days 2pm til…
The mic and stage are open anytime not occupied.
FULL Bar, food delivery allowedsmoke free, 21+ only,
Bartop video Poker, Black Jack, KENO gaming, Pool tables, Boardgame table.
https://www.polecattavern.com/events/month/#OpenMic @followers

Ladies Night at Polecat Tavern with Jenera & Molly
2025-12-20 18:30
Tonight’s the night! It’s another awesome Ladies Night at Polecat Tavern. We have two talented women who are gonna knock your socks off with their incredible music.
Jenera Paxton will start the night off at 6:30. Jenera’s passionate heart comes through in her original music and we are lucky enough for her to share it with us.
Molly Jane Moser will finish the evening beginning at 8:30 and the room is gonna rock! If you know Molly, you won’t want to miss this!
Polecat Tavern
260 W Winnie Lane
Carson City, NV
Open 7 days at 2:00pm,. Happy Hour 3-5pm daily.
https://polecattavern.com – Sign up for our newsletter and get all the event info.
FB: @polecattavern
Insta: @polecattaverncc
21+only, smoke free, FULL bar, Live Music, Awesome Listening Room, food delivery or carry-in, Poker, Black Jack, Keno, & more bartop video gaming. Pool Tables. Boardgame Table.
#livemusic. @followers @everyone

Polecat ZenDen Musical Christmas Party - Sunday, Dec 21st at 3pm
2025-12-21 15:00 - 19:00
Time for a Musical Christmas Party! Sunday, December 21st at 3pm it’s time for the annual ZenDen Christmas Party. Your host, Canyon White will be contacting the musicians to come and perform their favorite Christmas tunes. It’s the Jolliest Time of the Year!

Bring your yummiest potluck to share with all our friends!
Wear your UGLIEST SWEATER for the Ugly Sweater Contest
Bring a non-perishable food item for the FISH Barrel
Donations accepted for FISH (Friends in Service Helping)
Get your picture taken with SANTA (Keith)

Polecat Tavern, a place for live music.
260 W Winnie Lane
Carson city, NV 89703
We LOVE All music genres.
Open Wed-Sun, 3pm til…
The mic and stage are open anytime not occupied.
FULL Bar, food delivery allowed
smoke free, 21+ only,
Bartop video Poker, Black Jack, KENO gaming
https://www.polecattavern.com/events/month/

Open Mic Night on Wednesday this week.
2025-12-24 18:00
Join us on Wednesday December 24th, beginning at 6pm for Open Mic Night at Polecat Tavern. Your host will be either Keith Alan Barnett. Bring your instruments and your voices plus friends and family along to cheer you on!

Polecat Tavern260 W Winnie LaneCarson City, NV 21+only, smoke free, gamingFULL bar, Live Music, food delivery or carry-in

https://polecattavern.comFB: @polecattavernInsta: @polecattaverncc
Poker, Black Jack, Keno, & more bar-top video gaming.
NOW open 7 days at 2pm. Happy Hour 3-5pm daily.

Polecat Tavern will be closed Christmas Day
2025-12-25 14:00 - 23:00
We wish all of our Polecat Family a very Merry Christmas! <3

Karaoke Night at Polecat Tavern
2025-12-26 19:00
Friday night beginning at 7pm, it’s KARAOKE NIGHT at Polecat Tavern.

Polecat Tavern, a place for live music.
We LOVE All music genres.
Open Thurs-Sun, 3pm til…
The mic and stage are open anytime not occupied.
FULL Bar, food delivery allowed
smoke free, 21+ only,
Bartop video Poker, Black Jack, KENO gaming
Follow us on FB

Canyon White at Polecat Tavern
2025-12-27 19:00 - 22:00
Two great things that go great together – Canyon White & Polecat Tavern! Lets have an after Christmas get together. Starts at 7pm.

Polecat Tavern260 W Winnie LaneCarson City, NV
21+only, smoke free, gaming, Pool tables, Board Games tableFULL bar, Live Music, food delivery or carry-in
https://polecattavern.com – Sign up for our newsletter and get all the event info.FB: @polecattavernInsta: @polecattaverncc
Poker, Black Jack, Keno, & more bartop video gaming.Open 7 days a week at 2:00p,. Happy Hour 3-5pm daily.#polecattavern @followers

New Year's Eve Party at Polecat Tavern with the Lonesome Polecat Band
2025-12-31 21:00
You are invited to the 2025 Polecat Tavern New Year’s Eve Party on Wednesday, December 31st starting at 9 pm. @Keith Alan Barnett and the Lonesome Polecat Band will be performing songs from the album “Three Days Out of Gerlach plus tons of your favorite country tunes.

There will be a champagne toast at midnight so be sure to join our Polecat Family to ring in the new year!!!

Polecat Tavern260 W Winnie LaneCarson City, NVOpen 7 days at 2:00pm,. Happy Hour 3-5pm daily.
https://polecattavern.com – Sign up for our newsletter and get all the event info.FB: @polecattavernInsta: @polecattaverncc
21+only, smoke free, FULL bar, Live Music, Awesome Listening Room, food delivery or carry-in, Poker, Black Jack, Keno, & more bartop video gaming. Pool Tables. Boardgame Table.#livemusic. @followers @everyone

Closed New Year's Day
2026-01-01 14:00 - 23:00
Polecat Tavern will be closed New Year’s Day. We wish you a happy, healthy, & Prosperous 2026!

ZenDen Open Mic Jam with Canyon White
2026-01-02 18:00
The ZenDen Open Mic Jam at Polecat Tavern will be held on Friday, beginning at 6pm with signups at 5pm. The talented Canyon White is your Master of Ceremonies. Suggested $5.00 cover to the host.

Polecat Tavern, a place for live music.260 W Winnie LaneCarson city, NV 89703

We LOVE All music genres.Open daily at 2pm. Happy Hour 3-5pm.
The mic and stage are open anytime not occupied.

FULL Bar, food delivery allowedsmoke free, 21+ only,
Bartop video Poker, Black Jack, KENO gaming, Pool tables

https://www.polecattavern.com/events/month/#OpenMic @followers

ROCK. PAPA. SISTERS. AT POLECAT TAVERN
2026-01-03 19:00
One of our favorite groups, we are so happy to have them back on our Polecat Stage, it’s Rock. Papa. Sisters. If you love good rock music, then this is the night for you. Sisters Kayleigh & Kelsey, and Papa Michael perform some of four favorite tunes with harmonies only families can achieve. You will love them so much, just like we do! Show starts at 7pm so don’t be late.
Polecat Tavern
260 W Winnie Lane
Carson City, NV
21+only, smoke free, gaming, Pool tables, Board Games table
FULL bar, Live Music, food delivery or carry-in
https://polecattavern.com – Sign up for our newsletter and get all the event info.
FB: @polecattavern
Insta: @polecattaverncc
Poker, Black Jack, Keno, & more bartop video gaming.
Open Wednesday-Sunday at 1:00pm. Happy Hour 3-5pm daily.
#RockMusic @followers

Canyon Club featuring Luke Knudsen
2026-01-07 15:00 - 17:00
Join Canyon White and her guest Luke Knudsen for the taping of the Canyon Club Radio Program that airs on KNVC.

Canyon Club is a live taping of Canyon White interviewing a different local musician each session. There’s lots of music being performed during this hour-long show as well as some lively conversation with the local talent. The recording is then broadcast at a later date (after the editing is completed) on KNVC 95.1, Carson City’s local community radio station. The attendance is free so drop on in sometime and join in the fun.

Our goal is to have a live audience during the recording for the interaction it will provide when the show is aired on the radio. The audience gets to learn a lot about the performer and to view their performance in an intimate venue.

Polecat Tavern260 W Winnie LaneCarson City, NV
21+only, smoke free, gaming, pool tablesFULL bar, Live Music, food delivery or carry-in.

https://polecattavern.com – Sign up for our newsletter and get all the event info.FB: @polecattavernInsta: @polecattaverncc
Open 7 days a week at 2pm. Happy Hour 3-5pm daily. Free Event. Donations appreciated
