Today
-- Nevada and the History of the Ferris Wheel, a free lecture with Guy Rocha, 7:30 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum. Talk focuses on George Ferris Jr., who constructed the first Ferris wheel for the Chicago World Columbian Exposition in 1893. Call 687-4810.
-- Prison Art Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the Nevada State Prison, 3301 E. Fifth St. Features portraits, landscapes, drawings and paintings, American Indian paintings and crafts, leather crafts, rock and wood carvings. Special order items available upon request. Checks or money order only; no cash transactions.
-- Silver Dollar Car Classic Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m. at Concours and Golden State Parts, 3493 Arrowhead Dr. Call 687-7410.
-- Foreign Affair performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.
-- Rowan and Boblak Piano Duet -- Mother Goose Ravel, a classical concert for the family, children 11-younger free at Valhalla Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe. Call (530) 542-4166.
-- The Steppen Stonz perform at the Pi-on Plaza Lizard Lounge, 7 p.m. to midnight. Call 885-9000.
-- White Wing performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 882-1626.
-- Kid and Nic perform at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.
-- Comedians Kivi Rogers and Ant perform with emcee Howie Nave at The Improv at Harveys. Tickets $25 per person; call for showtimes, (800) 427-8397.