Off the couch

Today

n Dean Everett performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. today-Saturday. Call 882-1626.

n Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

n "Lotus and Sword" Shaolin monks, masters of kung fu, perform at the Eldorado Showroom, Reno, through Tuesday. Tickets, information: 786-5700.

n Major Link performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

n Groove Fact'ry performs at 9 p.m. at Joe Bob's Hot Springs Roadhouse, 1510 Hot Springs Road. No cover, must be 21. Call 883-7799.

Saturday

n Comedy Night Live at the Carson Valley Inn, 8 p.m. in the Shannon Ballroom. Headliner is Rocky LaPorte, featuring Mike Price and producer/emcee, Kat Simmons. Tickets $17 at the door; call 783-7708.

n David Lee Roth performs at 7:30 p.m. at Harrah's South Shore Room. Tickets $50; call (800) 427-7247.

Monday

n Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs at 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Harrah's South Shore Room. Tickets $40; call (800) 427-7247.

Tuesday

n The Blues Brothers, featuring Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi, perform at 9 p.m. at the City Center Pavilion, Reno. Call (888) 288-1833.

n Teaser performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Call 882-1626.

Wednesday

n New Year's Eve contra dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Brewery Arts Center upstairs hall. Live music by Wild Sage with callers Tom Thoreau and Darla Bayer. Tickets $12 at the door (adults), $5 kids 6-16. Call 883-9351 or e-mail NevadaMuse@aol.com.

n New Year's Eve Live Stand-up Comedy at 8:30 p.m. at the Pinon Plaza. Features Bob Johnston and Friends, Kaye Frazier, Johnny Heard, hosted by Ian Jensen. Tickets $12.50 at the door; call 885-9000.

n New Year's Eve party at Joe Bob's Hot Springs Road House, 1510 Hot Springs Road. No cover; must be 21. Call 883-7799.

n New Year's Eve Bash at the Gold Hill Hotel. Dinners served from 5-10 p.m., live band at 9 p.m., champagne toast at midnight. Cost $95 per person, plus tax and tip. Call 847-0111.

n "Swing the Knight Away" New Year's Eve gala, 8 p.m. at St. Gall Catholic Church Activity Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 12845. Lve music by Russ Lindquist's Sierra Swing Big Band, no-host bar, table snacks, champagne and midnight snack buffet and party favors. Tickets $25 per person; call 782-2852.

n Deja Blues performs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Rocky's Sports Casino, Second and Virginia streets, Reno. No cover; call 322-7620.

n Rockin' the Dome New Year's Eve Dance Party, 8 p.m. at the Silver Legacy Silver Baron Ballroom. Tickets $20 per person, music by Busta-Groove. Call 325-7401.