A3 Off the couch

Today

u Western Nevada Musical Theater Company presents "Hello Dolly," 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Call 445-4249.

u "A Midsummer Night's Dream," 8 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. by Proscenium Players, Inc. Call 883-1976.

u The Act 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 Prime Time performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

u The Hildees perform at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

u Flu shots at the Carson Mall, north entrance, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $10. Call 886-7402.

u Station Man performs at 9 p.m. at Decades Bar; no cover. Call 883-8889.

u Comedy Central Live starring David Attell and Lewis Black, Mitch Hedberg, in the Reno Hilton Theater, 8 p.m. Tickets $38.50. Call 789-2285.

u Johnny Slick and The Cheaters perform at 9 p.m. at Joe Bob's Hot Springs Roadhouse, 1510 Hot Springs Road. No cover; call 883-7799.

u "China Grove - A Tribute to the Doobie Brothers" perform at 8 p.m. each day at the Carson Valley Inn Shannon Ballroom. Tickets $15 per person; call 783-7708.

u National Donor Sabbath. Spread to word about need for organ, tissue and blood donors. For information and to sign up, call Boy Scouts of America at 787-1111.

Saturday

u Carson High School ninth annual Holiday Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, Santa visits each day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $1 plus a canned food donation; children/students free. Features more than 100 crafters. Call 883-2062 or 883-6645.

u "Wish Upon a Star" Holiday Faire, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 412 W. Musser St. Craft items include ornaments, bears, angels, baked goods, children's items, attic treasures and holiday gifts. Soup lunch available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 882-1436.

u Capitol Rebekah Lodge No. 14, I.O.O.F., craft faire, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 920 E. Corbett St. Call 849-0372 or 882-4721.

u Afternoon of bingo and fun at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 5335 Snyder Ave., hosted by the Saint Benedict Society. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., bingo at 12:15; must be 21 years of age to play. Plus concessions and 50/50 drawing. Call 882-1967.

u "One Stop Holiday Gift Shopping," 11:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. Features free gifts, drawings, hot cider and fresh baked goodies. Portion of proceeds benefit Children's Museum and breast cancer research. Call 841-5579.

u Jay Leno entertains at Caesars Circus Maximus showroom, tickets are $50 and $65, call (775) 586-2044.

u National Association of Women Writers meet at 1 p.m. at Comma Coffee on South Carson St. Call Liz Moore at 720-7455.

u 12th annual All You Can Eat Spaghetti Feed, 5-8 p.m. at Dayton Elementary School, sponsored by Dayton Township Kiwanis Club. Features spaghetti, tossed salad and garlic bread, refreshments. Cost $6 adults, $3 children 4-10. Also prizes, silent auction. Call 629-0301.

u Second annual Do-Mor for Dayton Wine Tasting Festival, 7-11 p.m. at Odeon Hall and Mia's Swiss Restaurant, 65 Pike St., Dayton. Call 246-8080.

u Sock Hop featuring music from the '50s, 6 p.m. to midnight at St. Gall Catholic Church Activity Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Features DJ Bill McClain, '50s Diner food items, dance instructions by Katie Riley and Jerry Youngblood, sponsored by Council 12845 of the Knights of Columbus. Tickets $10 per person in advance or at the door. Call 782-2852.

u Saylavee performs at 9 p.m. at Decades Bar; no cover. Call 883-8889.

u Carson Valley Desert Brushes 2003 Holiday Gift Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aspen Park Clubhouse, 1350 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Call 782-0593.

u Children's Book Swap, 2 p.m. at the Douglas County Public Library. Bring your old books to trade. Call 782-9841.

u "An Intimate Evening with Toni Tennille," a benefit concert for the Reno Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m. at Nightingale Concert Hall on UNR campus; special appearance by Daryl Dragon (The Captain). Tickets $60, $85. Call 348-9413.

u Eroded Pride performs at Knuckleheads, 405 Vine St., Reno. Doors open at 9 p.m.; 21-older only. Cover charge $5. Call 884-0378.

u Biggest Little Cat Show in Reno at the Reno Livestock Events Center. Annual show features all-breed household pets; youth education about cat care, Nevada Humane Society mobile adoption van and vendors. Call 329-7451 or 348-8364.

Sunday

u Young at Heart Community Bingo, noon at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Early games at 1 p.m.; must be 21 to play. Free coffee, tea, snacks available; chili and hotdogs sold at snack bar. Call 267-4897.

u Annual Winter Fantasy holiday exhibit at Artists Co-Operative of Reno Art Gallery, 627 Mill St., Reno. Features book signing from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with C.J. Hadley and Teddy Swecker; 2-4 p.m. with Mike Alger and Mark McLaughlin. Call 322-8896.