Today
The Mostly Girls Follies and a Few Favorite Men, 7 p.m. at the Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. Song, dance and comedy dinner and show, directed by Redarle Baker. 7 p.m. on Fridays May 9, 16 and 23. Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. Cost: $45 per person. Details: 775-847-0111.
Coin drive for Lindsay Davidson, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dayton Elementary School - The Dayton Elementary School Boosters are collecting coins for Lindsay Davidson, who was struck by an uninsured motorist while crossing Dayton Valley Road. Donations may be dropped off at the school office Monday-Friday. Call 775-230-8239.
Comstock Historic Preservation Weekend, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Historic Fourth Ward School, 521 South C St., Virginia City. The Kaitty Holland Clothing Collection exhibit and Parties of the Year kickoff. Cost is $5. Call 847-0975 or 847-4386.
Lulu LaFever Duo performs, 7:30 p.m., Piper's Opera House, B and Union streets - Featuring sultry blues, smoother than black velvet jazz with an old school vibe and juke joint swing, presented with incredible talent and originality. Lulu will be joined for this show by Jon Lindahl, lead guitar player. Call 847-0433, (866) 422-1956.
Tumble Tots Program, 10 a.m., Universal Tae Kwon Do, 1420 Highway 95A, Suite 1, Fernley. Led by Annie Newman of Kid Bright Gymnastics for ages 2-6. Program includes fun, simple movements that help build flexibility, balance and strength in young children. A parent or guardian must be present. A $5-10 per class suggested donation. Call 575-6077.
Moon Gravy, 8 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Ponderosa Saloon, 106 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-0757.
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Sgt. Major's Silver Dollar Saloon, 11 North C St., Virginia City. Call 847-0441.
Saturday
Dayton Youth Football League Sign Ups, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Little League Field, Dayton, Dayton Youth Football League and Cheer will be holding sign ups on May 3, 10 and 17. Call 241-PLAY.
Mound House Flea Market, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., today and Sunday, the Antique Mall, 10104 Highway 50 E. Buyers and vendors free set-up month of April only. Setup is at 8 a.m., free admission to the public. Call 246-1618.
Flat Track Racing Series, 6 p.m., Thunder Bowl Speedway, off Industrial Road. Flat track racing is open to all motorcycles and quad ATVs, all setups and tire types: stock, knobby, open traction Ð Class "C." Separate mini-course on the infields for kids; safe, fun and challenging divisions available for kids and beginners. Call 997-4548.
3rd annual Book Sale Blowout, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Dayton Valley Branch Library, 321 Old Dayton Valley Road, $2 per bag on Saturday; $1 per bag on Sunday; free after 3 p.m. on Sunday. Proceeds benefit youth programming at all five Lyon County branch libraries. Call (775)246-6212.
Orphic Excavations, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Mary's Art Center, 55 N. R St. An exhibition by Anthony Alston is the product of a two-month long Capital City Arts Initiative artist residency. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Runs through June 29. Call 721-7936.
Lyon County Fly-In, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Silver Springs Airport, Highway 50 East. Features pancake breakfast each morning; flight demonstrations, fly-bys, rocket displays, model planes, military and antique planes and search and rescue demonstrations, raffles and more. Admission $5 per vehicle. Call 887-1294, 577-9232.
Art Exhibit and Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fernley City Hall, 595 Silverlace, Fernley. Cottonwood Watercolor Society exhibit and sale of over 80 art pieces from 13 Fernley artists with live entertainment by the "Oldies but Goodies." Call Marsha at 575-4850 or e-mail mgmingay@hotmail.com, also call Arlie at 575-4643.
Comstock Historic Preservation Weekend, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Historic Fourth Ward School, 521 South C St., Virginia City. Walking tours, the Kaitty Holland Clothing Collection exhibit, Letterpress demonstration, Comstock Children's Chorus concert. Cost is $5. Call 847-0975 or 847-4386.
Comstock Historic Preservation Weekend Open House, 3 to 7 p.m. at Piper's Opera House, 12 North B St., Virginia City. Featuring music, an art show and wine tasting to support the Opera House. Cost is $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Call 847-0433, 866-422-1956 or go to www.pipersoperahouse.com.
Artist Reception, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Art Center, 55 North R St., Virginia City. For artist in residence, Anthony Aston. Free. Call 847-7774 or go to www.smacenter.org.
Buck & Bob, 1-5 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.
Comstock Cowboys, 7 p.m. Piper's Opera House, B and Union Streets, Virginia City. Call 847-0433.
Wild Card, 8 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.
Sunday
Final Day for Organic Heirloom Transplants, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Custom Gardens Organic Farm, 3701 Elm St. - Grown right on our farm and are area acclimated. Call 577-2069.
Comstock Historic Preservation Weekend, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Historic Fourth Ward School, 521 South C St., Virginia City. Nevada Preservation Awards, Victorian Fashioin Show, Silver Tea. Cost is $5. Call 847-0975 or 847-4386.
PT Cruiser Club ride, 9 a.m. Meet at the Summit Mall Park n Ride on Mt. Rose Highway and drive to Virginia City, meet at Miner's Park. Call 857-9585.
Wild Will, 3-8 p.m. at Sgt. Major's Silver Dollar Saloon, 11 North C St., Virginia City. Call 847-0441.
Monday
Karaoke and open mike talent night, 7 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. Hosted by Perry Arnn. Call 847-0111.
Coin drive for Lindsay Davidson, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, Dayton Elementary School - The Dayton Elementary School Boosters are collecting coins for Lindsay Davidson, who was struck by an uninsured motorist while crossing Dayton Valley Road. Donations may be dropped off at the school office Monday-Friday. Call 775-230-8239.
Tuesday
Dayton Business Network International (BNI) meeting, 7 a.m., Dayton Valley Golf and Country Club at Legado, 101 Palmer Drive. Call 847-7260.
Cooperative Parenting and Divorce, 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through June 24 at the Dayton Community Center, 170 Pike St., Dayton. This is an innovative program that puts children first while creating promising solutions focusing on education and the prevention of parental conflict in situations of family separation. Pre-registration required. Cost is $20. Call 775-835-3047 or e-mail cgrocholski@lyon-county.org.
Dance classes at Piper's Opera House, 5 p.m., 12 North B St., Virginia City. Taught by Debbie Obiedo; new jazz at 5 p.m., hip-hop at 6 p.m. and tap at 7:15 p.m. $40. Call 847-0433.
Open Studio Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Tuesdays through June 24 at St. Mary's Art Center, 55 North R St., Virginia City. Anyone who wishes to come and draw, paint, meet their craft group or find a sunny spot to read and relax is invited. Call 847-7774 or www.smacenter.org.
Dayton Valley Events Center Board meeting, 4 p.m. at the Dayton Valley Golf and Country Club at Legado, 101 Palmer Drive, Dayton. Call 246-6227.
Tuesday Lecture Series, "Victorian Dress, Genteel Disrobe," 7:30 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill - Presented by Carolyn Loftis. Dinner buffet available from 5-7 p.m., special event, $25. Call 847-0111.
Wednesday
"The Sunshine Boys," 8 p.m. at the Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Virginia City. The Gold Hill Theater Troupe presents Neil Simon's classic comedy. Directed by Richard McGregor. Dinner and play, $28, play only, $10. Call 847-0111.
Thursday
Artist Reception, 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, St. Mary's Art Center, 55 North R St., Virginia City. Reception for Shari Young, visiting artist from Oregon. Free Call 847-7774 or go to www.smacenter.org
Those Guys, 6 p.m., Washoe Club, 112 South C St., Virginia City. Call 847-7210.