Dayton-area calendar

Christmas on the Comstock, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Virginia City, C Street. A monthlong Christmas celebration featuring a gingerbread house contest and auction Saturday, chance to win $1,000 in Virginia City bucks, Christmas tree shopping game for free gifts and more. Call 847-4FUN.

Boar's Head Feast, 7:30 p.m., Piper's Opera House, B Street, Virginia City. Medieval-Renaissance party includes live music; period costumes encouraged. Tickets $30 adults; $15 students. Call 847-0433.

Saturday

Open House and Playhouse Raffle, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., Citizens for Affordable Homes Inc., 100 Pine Cone Road. Door prizes and refreshments. Santa will draw the winning ticket for the playhouse and other prizes. Call 883-7101.

Mini Health Fair & Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bread of Life Christian Fellowship, 10042 Highway 50 East. The community health nurse will be available for child and adult immunizations, blood pressure checks and information on various health issues, and to educate on the dangers of tobacco use. Call 230-3546 or 530-8297.

The Gingerbread Social and Auction, 5:30 p.m. at Piper's Opera House, Virginia City. Kids and adults show off their artistic gingerbread house building and decorative creativity. The gingerbread creations will be judged and auctioned with proceeds going to charity. Call 847-4FUN.

"Ebenezer Scrooge - Jazz'd up Like the Dickens!" 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday , Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Tickets $17 general; $10 seniors/children 7-younger; family pack $47 (two adults, two children). Performed by danceSpirit Performing Arts. Call 884-1066.

Sunday

"An Alf Doten Christmas," 8 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 S. Main St. A Victorian Christmas play takes you back to December 1867 in Virginia City. Tickets $28 (includes dinner); $10 play only. Call 847-4386.

Tuesday

"A Christmas Carol," 6 p.m. by Silver Stage Middle School at the school's multipurpose room, Spruce Avenue, Silver Springs. The production is free. Call 577-5050.

"A Kid on the Comstock," 6:15 p.m., Virginia City Middle School auditorium. Hugh Gallagher Elementary School students will perform "A Kid on the Comstock," at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at the middle school auditorium. Admission is free.

Wednesday

Ladies Night @ Dick's Roadhouse, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 10051 Highway 50 E. Features live DJs spinning the best in Top-40 and dance music. Ladies free before 11 p.m.; drink specials all night long. Call 246-4477.

Christmas concert, 6:30 p.m. by Silver Stage High School will holds its Christmas concert at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the school's commons area. Call 577-5071.

Thursday

Square and round dancing, 7-9:30 p.m., Dayton Silver Squares Dance Club, Dayton High School. Lessons for ages 12-99. Call 246-0318.

Flashback Thursdays @ Dick's Roadhouse, 8 p.m., 10051 Highway 50 E. Listen, lounge and party to the classics from the '70s, '80s and '90s with the area's best DJs. No cover charge. Call 246-4477.

Food Closet, 1-3 p.m., Community Chest, 991 S. C St. in Virginia City. Barter for food or items in the New Beginnings thrift store. First visit is free. Proceeds from thrift store benefit community programs. Call 847-9311.