Today
• Carson City Chamber of Commerce annual installation dinner, 5:30 p.m. at Carson Nugget Convention Center, 507 N. Carson St. Cost $35 per person; RSVP requested. Guest speaker is Ron Young, POW during Operation Iraqi Freedom; emcee is Jeff Ackerman, former publisher of The Appeal. Call 882-1565.
• Station Man performs at 9 p.m. at Decades Bar and Grill, 1475 Hot Springs Road; no cover. Call 883-8889.
• Sierra Nevada Republican Women's third annual Wine Tasting/Beer Bustin'/Tacky Art Contest, 5-8 p.m., Corley Ranch in Gardnerville. Tickets $25; call Sharon O'Berg at 782-8078.
• The Beach Boys perform at 9 p.m. tonight, 8 p.m. Saturday at the Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, Reno. Tickets $70, $65, $55; call 329-4777.
• An Evening with Colin Quinn and Greg Giraldo and Rich Vos, 8 p.m. through Sunday at South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Call (800) HARRAHS.
• Jon Washington presents Sounds of the Fortunes at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden through Sunday. Call 782-9711.
• Comedians Maryellen Hooper, Avi Lieberman and emcee Howie Nave on stage at The Improv at Harveys Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. through Sunday. Tickets $25; call (800) 427-8397.
• "Connections" oil paintings by Susanne Forestieri on display at the Nevada Arts Council, 716 N. Carson St., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays through Sept. 24. Call 687-6680.
• Lake Tahoe Wooden Boat Week celebrates Boats of Tahoe with Concours d'Elegance through Thursday. Tickets $20 in advance for adult two-day pass; call (530) 581-4700.
Saturday
• Miniature Horsehair Basket Weaving and Paiute Songs, 1-4 p.m., demonstrated by Rosemary Rogers-deSoto and her father, Alfred Rogers, at the Nevada State Museum. Call 687-4810, ext. 237.
• "Fiesta and Politics," a nonpartisan candidates' forum and taco feed, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Fuji Park. Call 883-1259.
• Last summer reading program, 2 p.m. at the Carson City Library. Call 887-2244 ext. 1004.
• Silver City Health and Safety Fair, noon-4 p.m. at Silver City Park. Features interactive booths, live music, food, free face painting, balloons and stickers, and informative information from local agencies. Call 847-0742.
• The Maxim Comedy Festival starring Dennis Miller and Gary Valentine at 7:30 p.m. at Harveys Lake Tahoe Outdoor Concert Series. Tickets $50, $35, $25. Call (800) 427-8397.
• Lyon County Democratic Central Committee meets, 8-10 a.m., Wigwam Restaurant in Fernley. Assembly candidate for District 38, Cathylee James will speak. Call Carissa Snedeker at (775) 577-2505.
• Nevada State Horsemen Horse Show, 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Fairgrounds Front Arena (Fuji Park). Call Georgia Tachoires, 852-3011.
• Historic Roberts House Museum Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1207 N. Carson St. Features antiques, glass, books, furniture, collectibles, pictures, jewelry and more. Call 887-8865.
SUNDAY
• High Sierra Chapter of the M.I. Hummel Collectors Club barbecue meeting, 1 p.m. at home of Gene and Rowena Munnings, 2445 Pinebrook Drive; bring a dish to share. Call 882-6368.
• Dayton Youth Football League benefit golf tournament at Dayton Valley Golf Club. Cost $100 person and includes green fee, cart and lunch. Call Reagan Rivera at 690-1098.
• Tahoe Queen Comedy Cruise 11 a.m. Tickets $30; call (530) 541-3364.
• Energy Wellness Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at North Tahoe Conference Center, 8313 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach. Free, raffle prizes and free workshops. Call 324-2872.
• An Evening with Rod Stewart, 8 p.m. at the Reno Hilton Outdoor Amphitheater. Tickets $89.25, $57.75; call 789-2285.
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