Today
-- Richard Elliot and Joyce Cooling perform in concert at 8 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Incline Village. Tickets, information: 832-1234.
-- An Evening of Asian Entertainment at 8 p.m. at the Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, Reno. Features Belinda Lin, Mandarin and Chinese winners of Sing Tao Daily's fifth annual Bay Area Pop Star Singing Contest. Tickets $20 for non-club members. Call 329-4777.
-- Second-year nursing students at Western Nevada Community College will hold a holiday raffle Saturday and Sunday at the Carson Mall to benefit end-of-year activities such as academic testing and the traditional pinning ceremony. Call 445-3323.
-- Third annual Victorian Christmas at the Dake House in Genoa. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week, 2242 Main St., next to Post Office. Free admission, decorative Victorian ornaments available. Call 782-4951.
-- The Nutcracker performed by The Pinkerton Dance Academy, at 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Tickets $18 general and $14 seniors and children. Group discounts available. Call 885-7772 or 882-6748.
-- Steam Train rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2180 S. Carson St. Cost $2.50 for ages 12-older, $1 ages 6-11, under 6 is free. Call 687-6953.
-- "Sister Mary Ignatious Explains it All for You" and "The Actor's Nightmare," 8 p.m. at Bruka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., Reno. Tickets $15 at the door. Call 323-3221.
-- Comedian and performer Danny Marona is on stage at 8 p.m. at the Atlantis Casino Resort, Reno through Saturday. Tickets $15 in advance, must be 21 to attend. Call 824-4467.
-- Penn and Teller perform at 9 p.m. at Harrah's Lake Tahoe South Shore Room. Tickets $45. Call (800) 427-7247.
-- Raw Nature Dance Party, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Joe Bob's Roadhouse, 1500 Hot Springs Road, no cover. Call 883-7799.
-- Foot Massages for the Shopping Warriors, noon to 4 p.m. at All Things Mystickal, 1815 N. Carson St; fee $10. Call 882-2627.
-- "Nuncrackers Ñ The Nunsense Christmas Musical," 8 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Tickets $15 general, $12 students, seniors, PPI and BAC members. Call 883-1976.
-- Tony Orlando performs at 8 p.m. at John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom. Call 356-3300.
-- Comedians Pam Matteson and Kenny Bob Davis with emcee Howie Nave perform at The Improv at Harveys Lake Tahoe Cabaret. Showtimes are 8 and 10 p.m. 21-older. Call (800) 427-7247.