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-- Vintage clothing is on display at the Roberts House Museum. A series of teas given in conjunction with the exhibit, which runs through May 13. The museum, at 1207 N. Carson St., is open from 1-3 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Anyone who would like to attend a tea can call 887-8865.

-- Lockett and Sullivan's 27th annual Spring Home and Garden Show, Reno-Sparks Convention Center, today 2-9 p.m.; Saturday noon-9 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. Admission $6 adults, $4 seniors, children 11-younger free. Call 852-7469.

-- American Made Band performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

-- Comedians Max Alexander, Graham Elwood and emcee Howie Nave perform at The Improv, Harveys Lake Tahoe. Call (800) 427-7247.

-- Off Our Rockers performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge. Call 882-1626.

-- Scleroderma Foundation Nevada Support Group meeting, 10 a.m. at Carson-Tahoe Hospital, provides support, education and research. Call (702) 368-1572.

-- Rick Hays and American Steel perform at 9 p.m. at Joe Bob's Hot Springs Road House, 1510 Hot Springs Road. No cover. Call 883-7799.

-- Smokey Robinson performs at 9 p.m. in the Reno Hilton Theater. Tickets $55 and $45. Call 789-2285.

-- Jefferson Starship performs at 8 p.m. at the Peppermill Showroom, Reno. Tickets $25. Call (800) 225-2277.

-- The Second Hand performs at 8 p.m. at Churchill County High School. Tickets $15 general, $10 students. Call 423-1440.

-- Huey Lewis and The News perform at 9 p.m. at the Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, Reno. Tickets $55, $50, $40 and $30. Call 329-4777.

-- 32nd Monterey Jazz Festival High School Jazz Competition at the Monterey Fairgrounds. Entry forms, information, call (831) 373-3366, ext. 302, or e-mail stella@montereyjazzfestival.org

-- Riverside Artists' Lofts Exhibit and Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 135 N. Sierra St., Reno. Call 826-6100.

Saturday

-- United Methodist Church annual Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 412 W. Musser St. Features clothes, toys, books, small appliances and more. Call 882-1436.

-- First Presbyterian Church annual rummage, bake and crafts sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church at the corner of Musser and North Nevada streets. Call 882-1032.

-- Compassionate Friends of Northern Nevada seminar, 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Carson Nugget, second floor. Fee $20 per person, includes continental breakfast and buffet lunch. Call 883-5388, 849-1979.

-- Home Earthquake Retrofitting no-cost workshop at noon at the Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Dr. Call 887-2220.

-- Carson Advocates for Cancer Care will be selling tickets to win a new Toyota Echo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot of the Carson Mall, located on South Carson Street. Call 883-7477.

-- Groove Fact'ry performs at 9 p.m. at Joe Bob's Hot Springs Road House, 1510 Hot Springs Road. No cover. Call 883-7799.

-- Howie Mandel performs at 9 p.m. at Caesars Tahoe Circus Maximus Showroom. Tickets $35. Call (800) 648-3353.

-- Reno Philharmonic's "April in Paris" cabaret fund-raiser, 6:30 p.m. at the Atlantis Grand Ballroom. Tickets $125 each; call 323-6393.

Sunday

-- Potluck Games and Social at 11 a.m. at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Bring an entree, salad or desert to serve six and your favorite game. Call 265-2312 or 783-6455.

-- George Hanepen performs from 3-5 p.m. for a wine tasting venture at Villa Gigli Trattoria in Markleeville. Wine tasting is $5 per person. Call (530) 694-2253.