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Today

-- Comedians Jake Johannsen and Scott Henry on stage at The Improv at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Call 588-6611.

-- Hot August Nights, one of the nation's largest classic car shows, downtown Reno. Includes free concerts, poker run, car shows and more. Call 356-1956.

-- Memphis Rising and Julie and Zen perform at 9 p.m. nightly at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

-- Thunder From Down Under, male dance review, 8 p.m. each night at Caesars Tahoe. Tickets $25 and $15. Call (800) 648-3353.

-- The Maxx, Top 40/Rock, at 8:30 p.m. at the BuBinga Lounge, El Dorado, Reno. Call 786-5700.

-- Rubber Biscuit, Tribute to the Blues Brothers, 9:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Brew Brothers, El Dorado.

-- The Chuck Ruff Group performs at 9 p.m. each night at Joe Bob's Hot Springs Roadhouse, 1510 Hot Springs Road. Call 853-7698.

-- Tahoe/Homewood Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Located off Highway 89 at the Homewood Ski Resort. Call (530) 525-2992 or (209) 296-1195

Saturday

-- Tour of Sutro Tunnel 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Meet at the Dayton Smith's. Reserved tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for children. 847-0975.

-- Squaw Valley Mountain Run and Climb To End Breast Cancer with Kim Carnes & Friends in Concert at Squaw Valley High Camp. Call (530) 582-3483.

-- Andrew Dice Clay performs at 9 p.m. at the Grande Exposition Hall, Silver Legacy, Reno; must be 18 years of age to attend. Call 329-4777.

-- The Amazing Johnathan performs at 9 p.m. Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday at Caesars Tahoe Circus Maximus Showroom, Lake Tahoe. Tickets $35 and $25. Call (800) 648-3353.

-- Hot August Days Yard Sale at the Roberts House, 1207 N. Carson St. Dealer and nonprofit spaces available. Call 887-8865 or 882-1277.

Sunday

-- Carson City Raiders Booster Club annual picnic and membership drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washoe State Park, main pavilion. Free with membership; membership open to all football enthusiasts. Call 267-1039 or 885-0688 and leave message.

-- Sunday concert in the Park, 5-8 p.m. at the Legislature Plaza, bring a picnic dinner, free admission. Call 746-5024 or 687-7410.

-- First National KidsDay, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada, 673 S. Stewart St., features barbecue and fun stuff. Call 887-2252.