Today
-- Feast of Chocolate, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nevada State Library and Archives, corner of Musser and Stewart streets. All-you-can-eat chocolate $5 per person; hosted by the American Association of University Women, Capital Branch. Call 782-1296.
-- Peace rally against possible war with Iraq starts at 4 p.m. at Minden Park on Esmeralda Street in Old Minden. Call 267-2850.
-- "Eye of the Needle," 2 p.m. lecture by Edna Henner; featured is line, color, texture and design of a needle and thread. Cost $5 per person; seating limited. Call 887-8865.
-- Pioneer Family Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, upstairs. Caller is Darla Bayer with local band Wild Sage. Cost $7 adults, children 6 to 16 free with adult. Call 883-9351.
-- Larry Maurice and John Tyson perform cowboy song and poetry at 8 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St. Call 883-1976.
-- Bad Intent will perform live music from 9 p.m. until closing at Decades Bar & Deli at 1475 Hot Springs Road in Carson City. Call 883-8889.
-- Pinkerton Dance Co. presents "Sweeheart Wine Tasting" fund-raiser from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dayton Valley Country Club. Tickets are $25 per person for wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, performances and no-host bar. Call 841-4232.
-- Minden/Douglas Elks Lodge annual "All-you-can-eat" crab feed, 5:30 p.m. at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Menu includes fresh dungeoness crab, garlic french bread, New England clam chowder, plus, shrimp cocktails at the bar for one hour only, and for non-crab eaters, steak and salad (by advance reservation only). Cost $30 per person, call 782-3416.
-- "Puttin' on the Ritz," benefit for the Family Support Council of Douglas County, 7 p.m. at St. Gall Community Hall, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Tickets $25 per person; call 782-8692.
-- Spearhead with Michael Franti performs with opener Tre Hardson from the Pharcyde at 9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, Incline Village. Tickets $20 in advance; all ages welcome. Call 337-8344.