Calendar of events

Today

-- Steam Up for Thanksgiving weekend at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $2.50, children aged 6 to 11 $1, 6 to 11 years, 5 and younger free. Call 687-6953.

-- Tower of Power performs at 8 p.m. each night at Harrah's South Shore Room. Tickets $30, call (800) 427-7247.

-- "The Nutcracker" ballet, performed by the Pinkerton Dance Academy, 7 tonight and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Tickets $18 general, seniors, children younger than 12 $14. Available at The Bookcellar, 1202 N. Carson St.; or by phone with credit card, 885-7772.

-- Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Storey County Senior Center, E and Mill streets in Virginia City. Gifts and tree decorations, crafts and more. Call 847-0680.

-- Charlie Prose brings his Christmas show to the Eldorado Showroom, Reno. Times are at 7 and 9:30 tonight and Sunday through Tuesday at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets $27.95. Call 786-5700 or visit www.eldoradoreno.com.

-- The Char Brooks Band performs at 9 p.m. at Pi-on Plaza, 2111 Highway 50 East. No cover. Call 885-9000.

-- George Pickard performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, 1627 Highway 395, Minden. Call 782-9711.