Welcome to The Center For The Arts in Grass Valley, a nonprofit performing-arts center nestled in downtown Grass Valley at 314 W Main St. The Center features two intimate spaces: The Marissa Funk Theater (main stage) and Off Center Stage. Whether you’re catching touring performances, local productions, or Center-curated events like the Enchanted Gala, you’ll find a welcoming, art-forward atmosphere and a straightforward, stress-free ticketing experience. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and convenient nearby stays and dining to complete your evening.

Seating at The Center is mostly reserved, with location specific at purchase for most shows. The Marissa Funk Theater offers 256 tiered seats plus 251 floor seats, totaling 507 seats, while Off Center Stage accommodates roughly 80–100 guests. Plan ahead for parking in the city-owned lot behind the venue or street parking in downtown Grass Valley; ADA parking is available in the rear, and a front drop-off zone helps quick arrivals. Nevada County Connects provides bus service to downtown Grass Valley, and rideshare options are commonly available. When you’re ready to unwind after a show, consider nearby hotels like The Holbrooke Hotel, Courtyard Grass Valley, or the National Exchange Hotel in Nevada City. Tickets can be secured quickly with our easy, no-fuss process—like having a friend in the business. Browse events, select seats, and enjoy your night out with confidence. For performer pages and venue details, click through to the event, the artist, and The Center For The Arts - Grass Valley listings and check their official sites: Facebook, Instagram, and official websites.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 314 W Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945.
Venue type: Nonprofit performing-arts center with two spaces: The Marissa Funk Theater (main) and Off Center Stage (315 Richardson St).
Main theater capacity: 256 tiered seats + 251 floor seats = 507 total.
Off Center Stage capacity: roughly 80–100 seats.
Seating is reserved for most shows; exact seat locations are chosen at purchase (partial seating noted on site).
Parking: City-owned lot behind The Center, plus street parking in downtown Grass Valley; ADA parking in the rear; drop-off zone at the front.
Transit: Nevada County Connects bus service serves downtown Grass Valley with multiple routes; rideshare options also common in the area.
Nearby hotels: The Holbrooke Hotel (downtown Grass Valley), Courtyard Grass Valley (via the linked listings), and The National Exchange Hotel (Nevada City area) are promoted as nearby stays.
Notable events hosted: Enchanted Gala (2021) led to the main stage being named The Marissa Funk Theater; Dancing With Our Stars fundraisers (notably 2017); other Center-curated events include Johnny Cash Birthday Bash and varied touring/arts programming.