• "Living with Fire" workshop on wildfire threat reduction, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at UNR Cooperative Extension, 5305 Mill St., Reno. Recommended for landscaping professionals. Registration fee $35; call 784-4848.
• Chinese New Year Celebration at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. today and Saturday. Call 884-2226.
• SledFest, a four-day snowmobile festival. Held at several venues encompassing Lake Tahoe region through Sunday. Visit www.RenoTahoeSledFest.com or call (800) 367-7366.
• Back in Time Valentine's Day dance for youth ages 11-14, 6-9 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., features music from the '50s and '60s. Cost is $3 per person; snack bar available. Call 883-1976.
• Carson City Republican Central Committee Lincoln Day Dinner 2005, 6 p.m. in the Carson Nugget Ballroom, dinner at 7. Speaker is Brian Krolicki; cost $40 per person. Call 882-6368 or 841-1800.
• Laurence Juber performs at 7:30 p.m. at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. Show is sold out. Call 883-2662.
• Photography display of work by Nolan Preece at Western Nevada Community College Gallery, Bristlecone Building, 2201 W. College Parkway through Feb. 25. Call 445-3000.
• Little Feat perform at 9 p.m. at Caesars Tahoe Showroom. Tickets $25; all ages welcome. Call (800) 648-3353.
• An Evening of Celebrity Art and Auction, 6:30 p.m. at Juniper Hill Furniture and Accessories, 850 E. Patriot Blvd., Reno. A fund-raiser for VistaCare Foundation. Tickets $25 at the door, call 825-5008.
• V-Day in Reno benefit performance of "The Vagina Monologues," 7:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno. Proceeds benefit the Crisis Call Center's Sexual Assault Support Services program. Tickets $25 each; call 784-8085.
• John Ascuaga's Nugget annual Brew Ha Ha, 8 p.m. in the Rose Ballroom. Call 356-3300.
• Aaron Lewis of Staind performs at 9 p.m. at the Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, Reno. Tickets $55, $45, $35; call 329-4777.
• Friends of the Carson City Library Book Lover's Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday at the library, 900 N. Roop St. Call 887-2244.
• Danny Marona performs at 8 p.m. through Sunday at John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom. Call 356-3300.
• Raku Silent Auction and Brewery Arts Center benefit. Organized by local potters John Rotheram and Sharon Randall, pieces donated include bisqued wheel-thrown pottery for silent auction, all proceeds donated to BAC, 449 W. King St. today and Saturday. Call 267-4175.
Saturday
• Knights of Columbus Council 4781 free-throw championship, 9 a.m. to noon at Carson Middle School. All boys and girls ages 10-14 eligible; participation is free. Call Gregg Swift at 882-7545.
• Horse auction at the Warm Springs Correctional Center, 9 a.m. Enter from gate on Edmonds Drive. Do not wear blue jeans or other blue clothing. No cell phones or keys allowed.
• St. Benedict Society of Corpus Christi Catholic Church afternoon of bingo and friendship, 11 a.m. at 5335 Snyder Ave. Cash and raffle prizes offered, 50/50 drawing and concessions available. Must be 21-older to play. Call 882-1967.
• Sweet Spot performs rhythm and blues and rock live at 7 p.m. at Carson Lanes, 4600 Snyder Ave. No cover; call 883-2606.
• Regina Pacis Cantorum and Friends tsunami benefit concert, 7:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Donation $10 per person or $20 per family. Call 355-6190, ext. 132.
• Kate Cotter with Friends performs at 8 p.m. at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. Call 883-2662.
• Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance, 6:30-9 p.m. at St. Gall Community Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Cost $12 per couple, $5 each additional daughter. Call 782-9828.
• Chinese New Year Show at 8 p.m. at the Silver Legacy Reno Events Center. Tickets $78, $58, $38; call 329-4777.
Sunday
• Roberts House Victorian Valentine's Tea at noon, 1207 N. Carson St. Features sandwiches and special items. Cost $18 per person and includes tour of museum and exhibits; reservations recommended. Call Paula Cannon at 887-8865.
• Karson Kruzers car club meets at 6 p.m. at Round Table Pizza on Highway 50 East. Club is open to all vehicle types; call 883-1634 or 883-0927.
• Organ recital featuring Eric Suter, organist and associate director of music at Washington National Cathedral, 4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Ave., Reno. Tickets $15 general admission, $10 seniors and children. Call Jane Theiss at 882-9517.
