Top Picks in Entertainment this week

Thursday, March 12

"JUVIEn," 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City. Presented by Carson Performing Arts. Admittance is donation only; 50 percent of proceeds donated to local and social services. Call 230-8919.

Country Dance Lessons, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Sparky's Roadhouse, 2310 S. Carson St., Carson City. Open to all ages; $5 donation appreciated. Call 750-7513.

Museum Lecture: Washoe basket maker Dat So La Lee with Sue Ann Monteleone, 7 p.m., Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Free. 782-2555.

Ballroom dance lessons, 7:30-9:15 p.m., Pinkerton Dance Academy, 2045 California St., Carson City. For teens and adults, limited to 30 couples, first-come, first-served basis. Cost $10 per person, per lesson. Call 297-5618.

University Orchestra and Choirs presents, "Lux Aeterna," Morten Lauridsen's masterpiece for choir and orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Nightingale Concert Hall. Free.

Friday, March 13

Jazz and blues guitarist Chris Cain, 6 p.m. CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Dr., Minden. Carson Valley Arts Council concert series. Wine, beer and cheese reception sponsored by Tahoe Ridge Winery. Desserts by Bravo Cafe & Bakery at 8:30 p.m. $15 at door. 782-8207.

Pasta dinner and fashion show. 6-8 p.m., Silver Springs Senior Center, 1050 Pyramid Ave., Silver Springs. $5. Call 577-5014.

Murder Mystery, 7 p.m., Alpine County Library, 270 Laramie St, Markleeville Calif. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. $5. No one under the age of 14. Call 530-694-2120.

Harpist Deborah Henson Conant, cross-genre, Blues-Flamenco-Celtic-Funk-Folk-Jazz, 7:30 p.m. BAC Performance Hall, $23 Reserved Seating, $3 Discount for Students, Seniors and BAC members.

The Pretenders, 8 p.m. Silver Legacy Resort, $55-$85, 800-879-8879, www.eldoradoreno.com

Saturday, March 14

Virginia City Annual Mountain Oyster Fry, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bucket of Blood Saloon parking lot, South C Street, Virginia City. 'Gonadologists' from around the area compete for best-tasting, best in presentation and more. Cooking begins at 10 a.m., judging at noon. Call (775)847-4386.

Rawhide Braiding and Saddlemaking Demonstration, 1-3:30 p.m., Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., Carson City. Presented by Master Saddlemaker Fred Buckmaster of Fallon. Pre-registration recommended. Call 687-4810, ext. 237.

Community dance, 4:30-10 p.m., Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City. Features live music by Don and Nadine. A Italian dinner included with admission to dance. $6 per person. Free dance lessons by Fred Ward. Music and dancing from 7-10 p.m. Call 883-0703.

Free Salsa dance lessons and DJ, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. NV50, 10051 Highway 50 East, Mound House. Fuego Saturdays feature free salsa lessons from 8-10 p.m., with DJ Freddy G in the mix. No cover charge; must be 21-older. Call 246-4477.

Murder Mystery, 7 p.m., Alpine County Library, 270 Laramie St, Markleeville Calif. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. $5. No one under the age of 14. Call 530-694-2120

Raul Malo & Shelby Lynne, 8 p.m. John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom, $20. 800-648-1177, www.janugget.com.

G. Love & Special Sauce, 7:30 p.m. Harrah's Lake Tahoe South Shore Room, $29.50, 800-786-8208. www.harrahslaketahoe.com.

Grammy nominated pianist, vocalist, songwriter Marcia Ball, 8 p.m. Crystal Bay Club Casino, 14 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, $23 advance, $25 general. 775-233-6333.

American Storm, 8 p.m. Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, $27.50. 800-648-3568, www.grandsierraresort.com.

Comedian David Spade, 9 p.m. MontBleu Resort, $49 & $55, 888-829-7630 or www.montbleuresort.com/entertainment

Ravi Drums, 10 p.m., Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, $15. 800-648-3568, www.grandsierraresort.com.

Sunday, March 15

Kathy Zavada, 9 - 11:30 a.m., Unity Center, 1219 S. Carson St., Carson City. A program of spiritual sing-alongs held at 12:30 p.m., with a potluck after the 10:30 service. Call 841-2221.

Irish Dance Exhibition, with Blanchette School of Irish Dance, 1 p.m. at Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. Craft with Miss Penny at 10:30 a.m. 884-2226.

Public dance, 3 p.m. - 5:30 pm, Dayton Valley Gold and Country Club, 101 Palmer Drive, Dayton. All ages welcome; no partner needed. Cost $6 person. Call 775 882-EARL.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, 8-10 p.m., Grand Sierra Resort, Reno. Award-winning group performs. Call for ticket information. Call 775-322-1538. Their harmonized traditional Zulu music. Call 775-322-1538.

Monday, March 16

Karaoke with Silk and Steel, 8 p.m.-midnight, Decades Bar and Grille, 1475 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City. No cover charge; must be 21-older. Call 775-883-8889.

Tuesday, March 17

St. Patty's Day Celebration, 2 p.m. - modnight, The Feisty Goat Pub, 1881 E. Long St., Carson City. Call 775-887-0202.

St. Patrick's Day music, 5-7 p.m., Red's Old 395 Grill, 1055 S. Carson St., Carson City. Irish songs with Tom and Mary Kay of Gairin Celtic Music. Call (775) 887-0395.

West Coast swing dancing, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., El Charro Avitia Restaurant, 4389 S. Carson St. Free; no partner necessary. Visit www.highsierrasdc.org. Call 775-629-9369.

Tuesday Night Lecture Series- Out of the Fire; Experiences as a firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service featuring David Hobbs. 7:30 -9 p.m. Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., Gold Hill. Dinner buffet (5-7 p.m.) and lecture $15; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

Wednesday, March 18

Primitive Bow and Arrow Workshop, 6 -8:30 p.m., University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 12, Carson City. Kent McAdoo, Elko UNCE Rangeland Specialist, gives a free demonstration of how to hand make Native American bows and arrows. Call 887-2252.

Square Dance class for beginners, 7-9:15 p.m., Pinkerton Dance Academy, 2045 California St., Carson City. Cost $6 per person, per night; open to the public. Coffee and cookies provided. Larry Ward instructor. Call 392-0182.

David Archuleta, 8 p.m. Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, $25.30. 800-648-3568, www.grandsierraresort.com.

Ballroom Dance Lessons, 11 a.m. - noon, Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City. Instructed by Thane Cornell. Fee charged for lessons; open to all ages. Call 775-885-0552.

Amplified Wednesdays 18+ Club Night, 9:30 p.m. - 3:30 a.m., NV50, 10051 Highway 50 East, Mound House. Dance party with DJ Jazzy Gems, DJ Kentot and special guests every Wednesday. Call 775-246-4477.