Off the Couch

Today

-- George Pickard performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

-- Street Vibrations celebration in Carson City, 3-9 p.m. at Carson City Harley-Davidson, BUELL, 2749 N. Carson St. Features live band (Bad Intent), food, show and shine, bike games, junior dragsters and fuel-altered funny cars, fireworks at 9 p.m. and motorcylce display. Call 882-7433.

-- Comedy Night Live at 9 p.m. at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden. Features Tom Clark, starring Steve Bruner and emcee and local comedian Kat Simmons. Tickets $17 at the door; call 783-7708.

-- Julieta Venegas performs at 8 p.m. at at Hawkins Aphitheatre, Bartley Ranch Regional Park. Tickets $25, $20, $15. Call (888) 200-5599.

-- The Sisters Morales perform at 8 p.m. at the Barkley Theatre of the Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St., Fallon. Tickets $20; call (775) 423-1440.

-- Proscenium Players, Inc. presents "The Cemetery Club," 8 p.m. both nights at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Tickets $12 general, $10 PPI, BAC, seniors and students. Call 883-1976.

-- Hardrive performs at 9 p.m. at Joe Bob's Hot Springs Roadhouse, 1510 Hot Springs Road. No cover; call 883-7799.

-- Gregg Rolie Band performs at 9 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday at Street Vibrations Dance Party at the Silver Legacy Resort/Casino, Reno. Tickets $20 per person, call 325-7401.

-- Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival in Olympic Valley, Calif. Demonstration and tasting tickets start at $30; call (530) 581-4998 or visit www.mytahoevacation.com/wsfm.

-- "A Loft for Life" art show at the Artist's Co-op of Reno, 627 Mill St., Reno. Artists reception 1-4 p.m. Sept. 7. Features works by Elijah Cole, Don Wilcox, Bonnie Golde, Erik Holland, Wes Lee, Bart McCoy, Joaquin Roces and Sara McCoy. Call 322-3582.

-- Photography exhibition of work by Las Vegas artist Cara Cole at the Nevada Arts Council, 716 N. Carson St., Suite A. Call 687-6680.

Saturday

-- 83rd Candy Dance in Genoa. Features homemade candies, arts and crafts, Candy Dance Saturday evening and more. Call 782-8696.

-- Parking Lot Sale of the Retired Communication Telephone Pioneers, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Family church, corner of Saliman Road and William Street. Call 267-3440.

-- Dance Spirit Performance Team Mom's Car Wash, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Raley's in Eagle Station. Call 884-1066.

-- Benefit Car Wash for the Mentor Center of Western Nevada, hosted by Starbucks, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3228 N. Carson St. Call 841-6557.

-- Telegraph Square Farmers Market and Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with live music. Call 883-1951.

-- Saint Benedict Society of Corpus Christi Catholic Community hosts and afternoon of bingo and friendship, 11:30 a.m. in the church hall, 5335 Snyder Ave. Call 883-1967.

-- Capital City Humane Society silent auction fund-raiser, noon-2 p.m. at Q's Barbecue on Fairview Drive. Free admission and door prizes; winning bids announced at 2:30 p.m. Call Monica at 721-6422.

-- 2003 Championship Nite No. 2 at Champion Motor Speedway, 7 p.m. at 1210 Race Track Road. Call 267-0505.

-- Presentation of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by author Bob Reid, 7-9 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, corner of Telegraph and Division streets, plus book signing and sales. Call 741-5194.

-- Douglas County Surplus Equipment Auction, 10 a.m. at Douglas County Airport. Food and drink on site, call 782-9055.

-- Central Lyon County Fire Protection District Open House and fund-raiser from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sutro Station No. 35. Features pancake breakfast, raffles, food and refreshments. Call 246-6209.

-- Steve Winwood performs at 9 p.m. at Caeser's Tahoe. Tickets $47, $57; all ages welcome. Call 588-3515.

-- Carson River Work Day at the Community Park in Markleeville, Calif., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 887-9005.

-- The Blind Boys of Alabama perform at 8 p.m. at Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch Regional Park, Reno. Tickets $50, $40, $35; call 828-6642.

-- Curtis Adams in "Adrenaline ... Magic that Rocks," 8 p.m. at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno. Tickets $19.95, $29.95 and $39.95. Call 686-6600.

-- Motor Car rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St., noon to 4 p.m. Adults $1, children 6-11, .50 cents, 5-younger free. Call 687-6953.

-- Benefit Car Wash for Daniel Barnes, cancer victim, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Albertsons at South Lake Tahoe, 1030 Al Tahoe Boulevard. Donation $15. Call 443-0898.