Off the couch

Today

u Teaser performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Call 882-1626.

u Shake, Rattle 'N' Roll performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

u "Lotus and Sword" Shaolin Monks, masters of Kung Fu, perform at the Eldorado Showroom, Reno. Tickets, information: 786-5700.

u Audiobox performs at 9 p.m. each day at Joe Bob's Hot Springs Roadhouse, 1510 Hot Springs Road. No cover, must be 21. Call 883-7799.

saturday

u Friends of the Silver Saddle Ranch will meet at 9 a.m. at the ranch on Carson River Road. Jenni Jeffers from the Nevada Department of Wildlife will speak on bat conservation. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Call 884-1570

u Austin Lounge Lizards perform at 8 p.m. at John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks. Call 356-3300.