Off the Couch

Today

-- Memphis Rising performs at 9 p.m. through Saturday at the Pi-on Plaza, 2111 Highway 50 E. Call 885-9000.

-- Alex deGrassi performs at 8 p.m. at the Upstage Center Theater, 900 Mallory Way. Tickets, information: 882-8900, ext. 125.

-- Valentine's Day Karaoke contest, 8 p.m. to midnight at Mr. Poor's Roadhouse, 2600 Graves Lane. Entry fee $5 per person, winner takes all plus prizes. Hosted by J&J's Karaoke; call 883-4363.

-- Dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. with live music by the Tune Toppers at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Open to the public, age 21-older only. Admission $4. Call 265-5420.

-- Sweetheart Dinner Dance 7 p.m. at Sharkey's in Gardnerville. Live music by Donna Lynne; tickets at cashier's cage.

-- Willie Nelson performs at 8 p.m. through Sunday at Harrah's South Shore Room. Tickets $55. Call (800) 427-7247.

-- Grand-opening celebration of the Barkley Theater at Oats Park Art Center in Fallon. Features performer Heather Myles tonight; Patricia Barber Saturday and Maria Muldaur Sunday. Tickets $100 for Friday; $50 for Saturday and $25 for Sunday; three-day package is $150. Doors open at 7 p.m., performances at 8 p.m. Call (775) 423-1440.

Saturday

-- Feast of Chocolate, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nevada State Library and Archives, 100 N. Stewart St. All-you-can-eat chocolate goodies, $5 per person; hosted by the American Association of University Women, Capital Branch. Call 782-1296.

-- "Eye of the Needle" lecture, 2 p.m. by Edna Henner, featured is line, color, texture and design of a needle and thread. Cost $5 per person; seating limited. Call 887-8865.

-- Pioneer Family Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, upstairs. Caller is Darla Bayer with local band Wild Sage. Cost $7 adults, ages 6 to 16 free with adult. Call 883-9351.

-- Larry Maurice and John Tyson perform cowboy song and poetry at 8 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St. Call 883-1976.

-- Pinkerton Dance Co. presents "Sweetheart Wine Tasting" fund-raiser from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dayton Valley Country Club. Tickets are $25 per person for wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, performances and no-host bar. Call 841-4232.

-- Minden/Douglas Elk's Lodge annual "all-you-can-eat" crab feed, 5:30 p.m. at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Menu includes Dungeness crab, garlic french bread, New England clam chowder, plus shrimp cocktails at the bar for one hour only, For non-crab eaters, steak and salad (by advance reservation only). Cost $30 per person, call 782-3416.

-- "Puttin' on the Ritz" benefit for the Family Support Council of Douglas County, 7 p.m. at the St. Gall Community Hall, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Tickets $25 per person; call 782-8692.

-- Spearhead with Michael Franti performs with opener Tre Hardson from the Pharcyde at 9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, Incline Village. Tickets $20 in advance; all ages welcome. Call 337-8344.

Sunday

-- Puppy and Dog Adoption Days, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Champion Homes, intersection of Highway 50 and Route 95A in Silver Springs, sponsored by Champion Homes and Silver Springs Spay/Neuter Project. Special adoption fee $25 per animal, includes all shots; features "trailer dog and pups" and others. Call 577-3518.

-- Young at Heart bingo games at Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Early games at 1 p.m., regular games 1:30; must be age 21 or older to play. Refreshments available. Call 266-4722.

-- Souls of Mischief featuring Phesto, A+, Tajai and Opio with DJ Lex perform at 10 p.m. at Sierra Vista in Tahoe City; age 21 older only. Tickets $15 in advance. Call 337-8344.

-- James Brown performs at 9 p.m. at the Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, Reno. Tickets $65, $55, $45, $35. Call 325-7401.