Off the couch

Today

-- Carson City's Republican Central Committee will host a Lincoln Day Dinner to be held 7 p.m. at the Carson Nugget. Keynote speaker Helen Chenoweth-Hage, chairwoman of Stewards of the Range, VIP reception at 5 p.m. at the home of Ron and Kathy Knecht, 1009 Spencer St. Dinner is $30. The reception is $25 or both are $50.

-- "42nd Street," presented by Carson High School's Drama Club, 7:30 p.m. each night plus 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets $10 general, $8 SBC/child and $9 student/senior. Reservations, 283-1684.

-- The Dake House in Genoa hosts a Victorian Valentines Week Celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, free. Located at 2242 Main St. Call 782-4951.

-- Hotel California -- A Tribute to the Eagles at the Carson Valley Inn. Call 783-6679.

-- Killer Tomatoes perform at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge. Call 882-1626.

-- Comedy Night Live at 9 p.m. with Steve Bruner, Jim Farrell and guest host Tony Castle at the Carson Valley Inn. Shows are hosted and produced by Kat Simmons. Tickets $12 in advance at the CVI Gift Shop or $15 after Feb. 14. Call 783-6679.

-- Dinner murder/mystery at 7 p.m. at Piper's Opera House, 12 North B St., Virginia City. Tickets $40 per person, includes dinner and show. Call 240-5762.

-- Cups and saucers of all sorts will be on display at the Roberts House Museum from 1-3 p.m. each day. The collection includes nearly 200 items. Call 887-8865.

Saturday

-- Beans Sousa, Richard Elloyen and Vanessa Littrell perform acoustic and country music at 8 p.m. at The Upstage Center Theatre, 900 Mallory Way. Tickets $10. Call 882-8900, ext. 100.

-- Crossover performs at 9 p.m. at Joe Bob's Hot Springs Road House, 1510 Hot Springs Road. No cover. Call 883-7799.

-- Minden/Douglas Elks Lodge annual "All You Can Eat" Crab Feed at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Cocktails 5:30, dinner 6:30 p.m. Menus includes fresh dungeness crab from Oregon coast. Reservations a must. Call 782-3416.

-- Valentine Dance with live music by Reminisce, 7-10 p.m. at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Cost $4 per person, open to the public; must be 21-older. Call 265-2312 or 783-6455.

-- Valhalla Winter Microbrew Festival, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Horizon Convention Room, South Lake Tahoe. Cost $25 per person, includes beer tasting, souvenir glass and concert, $15 for designated drivers (not tasting or glass); must be 21 to attend. Call (530) 542-4166.

-- Wild Magnolias, a New Orleans funk/Mardi Gras party band with special guest Vinyl perform at 9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Incline Village. Tickets $20 day of show, all ages welcome. Call (800) 553-3288.

-- Recital with Phillip Ruder, James Winn and John Lenz at 8 p.m. in Nightingale Concert Hall, UNR, Church Fine Arts Complex. Free. Call 784-6145.

Sunday

-- David Lindley and Wally Ingram, Twango Bango, perform at 7 p.m. at The Upstage Center Theatre, 900 Mallory Way. Tickets $20. Call 882-8900, ext. 100.

-- Young at Heart Bingo will be held at 1 p.m. at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Doors open at noon; must be 18 years of age to play. Free coffee and popcorn, bring your own daubers. Call 782-0223.

-- Bill Cosby performs at the Silver Legacy at 7:30 and 10 p.m., in the Grand Exposition Hall. Tickets $65, $55 and $45 for the 7:30 show; $60, $50 and $40 for the 10 p.m. show. Call 329-4777.