Nevada Landscape: The Painted Environment exhibit, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., through April 3, Nevada State Library and Archives, Joseph Anderson, 100 N. Stewart St.; free admission. Call 684-3313.
Brewery Art Center Raku Benefit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., all week, Brewery Arts Center, Artisan Store, 449 W. King St. Bisque pots (35) in a silent auction to benefit the pottery studio and go toward purchase of a new kiln. Call 721-3461.
Mardi Gras Crafts, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., through Sunday, Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. Decorate masks in celebration of Mardi Gras. Free with museum admission. Call 884-2226.
X Force performs, 7 p.m., Carson Nugget Show Lounge, 507 N. Carson St. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday 7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 8 p.m. No cover charge. Call 882-1626.
Square and round dancing, 7-9:30 p.m., Capitol Cutups Square and Round Dance Club, 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City Senior Citizens Center. Call 883-2937.
"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest," presented by the Proscenium Players Inc. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Show times are 8 p.m. today-Sunday with 2 p.m. matinee Sunday. Tickets are $12 general admission; $10 PPI/BAC members, students and seniors. Call 883-1976.
"Big Wind" Red Rose musical production, 7 p.m., today and Saturday, Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant, 5 N. C St. in Virginia City. Cost $30 adults; $28 ages 5-17. Portion of proceeds to benefit Louisiana musicians devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Call 847-7150.
Saturday
Children's Story-time, 10:30-11 a.m., Westside Ink: Books, Art, Pie, 710 N. Curry St. Diana Antonucci will be reading; all ages welcome. Call 885-9777.
High Desert Divers Dive Club sponsor free Discover Scuba event, 12:30-3 p.m., Carson Aquatic Facility, Roop Street. For people who would like to try scuba diving in the pool; by scheduled appointment. Those 17-younger must have form signed by parent/guardian; 11-younger must have parent/guardian present. Call 884-3483.
Turning Down Syndrome Upside Down support group, 6:30 p.m., Milby residence, 613 Terrace St. Group's purpose is to encourage and exchange ideas with each other. Call 884-4698.
Dayton Valley Soccer sign-ups, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Smith's grocery, Highway 50 East. Call 246-0707.
High Desert Horsemen ride/drive, 11 a.m., Stagecoach Drive. Membership forms available; bring can of corn as ride fee (for Thanksgiving baskets). Potluck lunch after ride. Call 629-0283.
"Duke of Earl" film, 7 p.m. at the Solid Rock Cafe, 264 W. Winnie Lane. Free, open to the public. Free popcorn and refreshments. The story of "Vatos Locos" from the barrio. Call 721-5584.
Pioneer Family Dance, 7-10 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom, 449 W. King St. Lessons at 6:45 p.m.; participants asked to wear green. Cost $8 adults; free to kids with adult. Kids without adult $3. Call 883-9351.
Industrial Jazz Group performs, 7:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St. Tickets $15 general; $12 BAC members, seniors and students. Call 883-1976.
Sunday
Carson City Symphony Concert, 4 p.m., Community Center, 851 E. William St. Features Hungarian flutist Boglarka Kiss. Tickets $12 general; $10 students, seniors and symphony association members, free to children 16-younger. Available at the Brewery Arts Center or at the door. Call 883-4154.