Off the couch

Today

u Art exhibit by Larry Williamson, "Images of the Great Basin: Dogs, Rabbits & Other Desert Images," at Nevada Arts Council, 716 N. Carson St. Call 687-6680.

u The Motifs perform at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge; 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Call 882-1626.

u Louie Fontaine performs at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

u Brewery Arts Center Jazz Series features the Brooklyn Sax Quartet, 7:30 p.m. at the BAC Performance Hall, 511 W. King St. Tickets $15 general, $12 BAC members, seniors, $5 for students with school ID. Call 883-1976.

u Slow Djimm Fez performs from 8-10 p.m. at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. Features live Middle Eastern music and dancers. Call 883-2662.

Saturday

u Walker Lake Loon Festival, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Sportsman's Beach, Walker Lake. For information, call 775-945-8243 or visit the Walker Lake Working Group's Web site at www.walkerlake.org.

u Pepper Memorial Classic Dog Agility Trial at Fuji Park 8 a.m. today and Sunday. Call 425-2375 for more information.

u 15th annual Lions Club Brunch, 8-10 a.m. at the Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Drive, to benefit the Meals on Wheels program. Cost $4 non-seniors, $3 seniors and 11-younger. Call 883-0703.

u Bake, craft, rummage and raffle ticket sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church, corner of Highway 50 East and Saliman; sponsored by the Carson City Natives and Newcomers. Call 267-3009.

u Earth Day Celebration at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 813 N. Carson St. Admission, 2-younger free,ages 3-14 $3, adults $5. Call 884-2226.

u Children's low- and no-cost Immunization clinic, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carson Mall Shopping Center, 1313 S. Carson St., for hepatitis A and B, chickenpox and other serious diseases. Bring immunization card to clinic. Call 885-1728.

u Champion Speedway Car Show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Valley Chevrolet/Pontiac, 2500 N. Carson St. Call 888-9777.

u Greenhouse Garden Center celebrates its 30th anniversary with a barbecue at 11 a.m., 2450 S. Carson St., hosted by Tetrus Building Materials. Call 882-8600.

u Benefit Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, 6-9 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Ballroon, 449 W. King St., for the Carson High School Marching Band and Flag Team. Tickets $25 at the door. Call 560-4994.

u Soroptimist International of Carson City hosts Comedy Night with champagne and chocolates, 6:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St. Features Karen Rontowski and Kat Simmons. Tickets $25; call 883-2211.

u BlueStone performs from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. Cover charge $5; call 883-2662.

u "Reconstruction of the V&T Railroad" benefit, 8-11 p.m. at the Carson Nugget Main Ballroom. Features David John and the Comstock Cowboys, hosted by the Carson Nugget. Tickets $15 general; $10 Prospector Club Members. Free finger food and two no-host cocktails (must be 21 years of age). Call 882-1626.

u Congressman Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., will hold a town hall meeting from 10-11 a.m. at the Douglas County Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden.

u Carson Valley Pops Orchestra free Spring Concert "From Mozart to Mancini," 7 p.m. at CVIC Hall, Minden. Call 265-2841.

u CD and book signing from noon-2 p.m. with Richard Elloyan, and 2-4 p.m. with Ruggero and Gina Gigli at The Book Den, 1328 Highway 395, Suite 305, Gardnervile. Call 783-1100.

Sunday

u Season opener at Champion Speedway, gates open at noon, racing at 1:30 p.m. Features Super Late Models, Late Model Sportsman, Street Stocks, Legends, Bandoleros, Queen Beez, Jr. Hornets, Modifieds and Hornets. Call 888-9777.

u Dayton High School Golf Club benefit tournament, 9 a.m. shotgun start for the four-person scramble. Call 246-5672 or 246-6250.

u Nevada State Division of Parks free tour of the Rock Point Mill Site, 9 a.m. across from Dayton State Park, Highway 50 East. Call 687-5678.

u Young at Heart bingo, 11:30 a.m. at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Must be 21-older to play. Call 783-6455.