Off the Couch

Today

- Gary and Terry perform at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

- "Light up a Life" St. Mary's Hospice Tree Lighting ceremony, 5 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 305 N. Minnesota St. Call 770-3347.

- Audiobox, featuring Beau and Mario, performs at 9 p.m. both days at Joe Bob's Hot Springs Roadhouse, 1510 Hot Springs Road. No cover, must be 21. Call 883-7799.

Saturday

- "Nutcracker, All Jazz'd Up," presented by danceSpirit, 7 p.m., 1 p.m. Sunday matinee. Call 884-1066.

- Sierra Nevada Ballet will present a free performance of "The Peanutcracker - The Story in a Nutshell" at 2 p.m. on the legislative lawn as part of Carson City's "Holiday in the Capital" program. This shorter, narrated, "Nutcracker" ballet-based piece is designed for children. Call 783-3223.

- Holiday dance, 6-9 p.m., Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Cost $4 per person, all ages welcome. Call 783-6455.

- "The Black Christmas Bash," featuring bands Eroded Pride, Voodoo Lily and Cabezudo at 9 p.m. at Knuckleheads, 405 Vine St., Reno. Cover charge $5; 21-older only.

Sunday

- Young at Heart community bingo at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Doors open at noon, early games at 1 p.m.; must be 21 to play. Snacks available. Call Lillian or Armand at 267-4897.