Off the couch

TODAY

• The Great Cheesecake Tasting, 4-8 p.m. at Comma Coffee Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St. Free, open to the public. Call 883-2662.

• Fridays @ Third Street, 7 p.m., features blues music with Déja Blues, plus food, 224 S. Carson St. Call 884-4411.

• "Basie at 100," at the Brewery Arts Center outdoor stage on Minnesota Street behind the BAC, 449 W. King St. from 7:30-9:30 p.m.; noon-9:30 p.m. Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. All events free;. Call 883-1976.

• "Romeo and Juliet" fund-raiser performed at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $15 general, $12 BAC members/students/ seniors. Call 883-1976.

• Reno-Tahoe Open golf tournament at Montreux Golf and Country Club, Reno through Sunday. Discounted single tickets at Carson City Area Chamber of Commerce until 5 p.m. today; call 882-1565.

SATURDAY

• Carson Valley Arabian Horse Association Show, 8 a.m. at Carson City Fairgrounds Front Arena. Call Selores Sheets at 265-2287.

• Lone Mountain Park trail construction for Community Eagle Scout project, 8 a.m. to noon at Northridge and Newridge drives in Carson City. Public encouraged to assist; call 887-2262, ext. 1006.

• Open auditions for "Nutcracker Ballet - All Jazzed Up," 9 a.m. at danceSpirit, 951 N. Stewart St. All who audition are cast. Call 884-1066.

• Art in the Garden, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 S. Curry St. A display of local artists' work with wines. Call 882-8600.

• Children's Museum of Northern Nevada Kids' Karnival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 813 N. Carson St. Features duck pond, jump house, bubble mania, table crafts, face painting, shower relay, invention table and more. Free entry. Call 884-2226.

• Carson City Republican Women's Club Hoedown, 4:30 p.m. at 4515 Bigelow St. Features barbecue dinner, live entertainment, open bar and dancing. Call 884-3381.

• Carson City El's Lodge No. 2177 Public Safety Appreciation Night, 5:30 p.m. at the lodge, 515 N. Nevada St. Includes presentation of outstanding fireman and outstanding police officers from Carson City departments; guest speaker, and dinner. Limited seating; dinner $7 per person. Reservations: Karen Benson at 847-5395.

• "A Single Woman" performed at 6 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 305 N. Minnesota St., performed by Jeanmarie Simpson, on the life of Jeannette Rankin. Admission $20; recommended for mature audiences; child care provided. Admission includes wine and hors d'oeuvres, art exhibit and silent auction. Call 882-1534.

• Benefit stock car race, 7 p.m. at Champion Speedway, 1210 Race Track Road. Firefighters versus cops in Hornet division cars for a 20-lap main event. Tickets must be purchased in advance (for benefit fund) for $10 at Sheriff's Department, Red's Old 395 Grill, Nevada Fitness, Michael's Cycles and Casino Fandango. Call 888-9777.

• Sizzlin' Summer Nights in Dayton, a fund-raiser for DHS athletics, activities and academics, 6 p.m. at the Dayton Depot. Cost $25 at the door; 21-older only. Call 241-0625.

• Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department 26th annual Dinner Dance fund-raiser, 6 p.m. to midnight at the firehouse on Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Live music by Comstock Cowboys; plus door prizes, raffle and auction. Call 265-2841.

• Northern Nevada Australian Shepherd and Quick Silver Dog Shows, 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Fuji Park. Call Carrie Dempsey at 883-7651.

• B.O.M.A. Wrestling Competition, 9 a.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion Saturday and Sunday. Call Scott Hildebrand at 781-0203.

• Benefit car wash for Daniel Morrison, a 5-year-old with cancer, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Albertsons, 3620 N. Carson St. Donation of $15 includes hand wash, vacuum, tire dressing, dash board dressing, windows and interior scent. Call 722-7514.

SUNDAY

• Pancake Breakfast benefit and Ladies Guild Bake Sale after each Mass at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community, 3000 N. Lompa Lane. Hosted by Knights of Columbus and the Ladies' Guild, a fund-raiser for the church. Cost $5 adults, $3 children 12-younger. Call 882-1968.

• Historic Genoa Walk, 1-2 p.m., meet at Mormon Station State Park; bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes. Call 782-2590.

• Blues Brunch Picnic and Blues Jam, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sparks Marina Park, Sparks. Free; bring your own picnic. Call 786-2217 or 828-2177.