Today
-- The Carson City Shade Tree Council meets at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall's Capitol Conference Room, 201 N. Carson St.
-- Death Penalty and Related DNA Testing 9:30 a.m. video conference to Room 4100 of the Legislative Building, 401 S. Carson St., Carson City.
-- Robert Dubac's "The Male Intellect: an oxymoron?" in the Eldorado Showroom, Eldorado Hotel/Casino, Reno. Call 786-5700.
-- Comedians Vinne Favorito and Gene Pompa along with emcee Howie Nave perform at The Improv at Harveys Lake Tahoe. Call (800) 427-8397.
-- Band on the Run performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge. Call 882-1626.
-- "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!" -- A tribute to the Beatles starring Rain at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, dark Tuesdays and Fridays. Tickets $29 adults, $19 children 12-younger. Call (800) 427-7247.
-- Regional representatives of the Peace Corps discuss their experiences at a 7 p.m. meeting at the Carson City Community Center Sierra Room. Call (800) 424-8580.