u Carson City Republican Central Committee's annual Lincoln Day Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Carson Nugget. Guest speaker is attorney John Eastman on "Protecting Our Republican Form of Government," guest appearance by Rep. Jim Gibbons. Reservations, information: 841-2142 or 841-5458.
u Hope Valley full-moon ski tour. Cost $35 per person includes post-ski hot beverage, dessert. Call (530) 694-2266.
u Louie Fontaine performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge; 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Call 882-1626.
u Hotel California, a tribute to the Eagles, performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Showtimes are 8, 9:30 and 11 p.m. today-Saturday, Call 782-9711.
u Audiobox performs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Joe Bob's Hot Springs Road House, 1510 Hot Springs Road. No cover; 21-older only. Call 883-7799.
u Hardrive performs at 9 p.m. at Decades Bar and Grill, 1475 Hot Springs Road. No cover; call 883-8889.
u Olivia Newton-John performs at 8 p.m.today and Saturday at the Reno Hilton Theater. Tickets $60.50 and $49.50; call 789-2285.
u Eddie Money performs at John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom. Tickets $35. Call 356-3300.
Saturday
u Showshoe trip to Capt. Pomin Rock. Meet at The Sporting Rage at 8:30 a.m.; $29.95 per person includes shoes, poles and guide. Call 885-8883.
u Free bonsai seminar, 2 p.m. at Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 S. Curry St. Reservations, information: 882-8600.
u Silver Knights Motorcycle Club meets at 5 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 3815 S. Carson St. Call Robby at 265-6998.
u "An Evening of Chocolat," 5-8 p.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community Chartz Hall, 3000 N. Lompa Lane. Features wine, champagne and chocolate, displays by local artists and raffle. Tickets $15 per person, or $25 per couple. Call 887-1499 or 267-3332.
u Sweetheart Dinner/Dance, 6-10:30 p.m. at Fuji Park Events Center; a benefit for Sierra Lutheran High School, features live music by 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band. Cost $40 per person, discounts for larger groups available. Tickets, information: Laura Conrow, 782-0060.
u AllStar Grill eighth-anniversary party, 8-11 p.m. with live music and dancing, 924 Mica Drive. Call 267-3738.
u Douglas County Senior Services Valentine's Dance, 6-9 p.m.,Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Music by Trilogy; cost $4 per person, refreshments available. Call 783-6455.
u Sweetheart dance for fathers and daughters at St. Gall Community Center from 6:30-9 p.m. Cost $12 per couple and $5 per additional daughter. Call 782-9828.
u Central Lyon County Fire Protection District Friends and Family CPR Class, 10 a.m. at Sutro Fire Station, 231 Corral Drive, Dayton. Cost is $5; seating limited. Call 246-6209.
u 23rd annual Robert Burns Dinner and Celebration, 4:30 p.m. at Circus-Circus Convention Center, Reno. Advance reservations required; $40 per adult, $20 per child 10-younger. Call 826-7848.
u Divas and Diamonds, Nevada Opera's annual gala and auction, 6 p.m. at the Eldorado Hotel/Casino, Reno. Tickets $125; call Sarah at 786-4046.
u Paul Anka performs at 8 p.m. at the Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, Reno. Tickets $75, $65, $55. Call 325-7401.
Sunday
u Cinderella Youth Development Scholarship Program free modeling/interview workshop, 2-4 p.m. at Western Nevada Performing Arts Center, 319 N. Carson St., for girls ages 3-26 and 0-36 months; and boys 0-6 years. Call 883-4758 or 287-4192.