Today
-- Puppy and Dog Adoption Days, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Champion Homes, intersection of Highway 50 and 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," plus other canines. Call 577-3518.
-- Winter Film Festival at 4 p.m. at Piper's Opera House in Virginia City. The Comstock Arts Council presents "Metropolis." Tickets are $10 for a family, $5 adults and $3 children. Call 846-0433.
-- Young at Heart bingo games at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Early games at 1 p.m., regular games 1:30; must be 21-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; 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.