Off the Couch events

Today

-"Senior Frolics," a variety show saluting the Armed Forces and The Fabulous Forties, 7 p.m., directed and performed by area senior citizens as a benefit for Community Outreach youth programs in Carson City. Directed by TJ Gioia, at the Carson City Community Center. Tickets, 887-2290, ext. 100.

- Carson City's Wild West Tour, every 1/2 hour from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., departs from Telegraph Square (Telegraph and Curry streets), $5 per person. Call (800) NEVADA1 or check www.carson-city.org.

- Summer Family Concert Series premiere, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Minden Park Gazebo, Fifth and Esmeralda streets, features Brian Farnon and the Tahoe Dance Band, free and open to the public. Call 782-9828.

- Airy Larry and Doug Dirt of the Banana Slug Band perform from 5-8 p.m. at the grand re-opening of the Hope Valley Outdoor Center, 14655 Highway 88/89. Food and refreshments available. Call (530) 694-2266.

- WC Karaoke Show at the Windsock Lounge, 2600 Graves Lane, 8 p.m. to midnight. Through Saturday. Call 888-9944.

- Wynonna performs at Caesars Tahoe Circus Maximus showroom, 9:30 p.m. Through Saturday. Call (800) 648-3353.

-Grand opening celebration of The Plaza at Harrah's, Reno, features the Tino Wallenda at 5 p.m. Friday, and Little Richard in a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, plus an outdoor laser light show. Call (800) HARRAHS.

-Bocce Ball Battaglia at the Carson Valley Inn. Throguh Sunday. Call 782-9711 ext. 625.

- "John, His Story," performed by Shootin' Starz Stage Co. of Virginia City, 7 p.m. each night at the Virginia City Amphitheater, off F Street, an outdoor production. Through Sunday. Call 847-SHOW.

Saturday

- Bay Cities Racing Association championship series races at Silver State Raceway, plus Nevada Mavericks and qualifying for the late model sportsman 150-lap Tri-Holiday Sweepstakes. Gates open at 5, racing at 7:30 p.m. Call 885-2079.

- Wild Mango salsa music and dance, 7 p.m. at Piper's Opera House, Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

- Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department hosts a square dance with instructors Mary Ann and Don Muenchausen, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Gardnerville Elementary School, lines and rounds included. Fee $4 per person. Call 782-9828.

- Teen Idols perform at the Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall 8 p.m. Through Sunday. Call 329-4777.

- Furniture, antiques, collectibles, crafts and yard sale at the Roberts House, 1207 N. Carson St., 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, sponsored by Nevada Landmarks Society. Through Monday. Call 887-8865, 882-1277.

- Steam Up for Memorial Day weekend at the Nevada Railroad Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through Monday. Call 687-6953.

Sunday

- Late Model Sportsman Tri-Holiday Sweepstakes 150-lap feature race at Silver State Raceway, features cars from Nevada, California, Oregon and Idaho vying for $2,500 to win. Gates open at 5, racing at 7:30 p.m. Call 885-2079.

- Fleet Reserve Association Branch and Unit 274 High Sierra Reno hosts its annual Memorial Day Picnic and Services, 11 a.m. at Rock Park in Sparks, welcomes all active duty, retired military, widows and shipmates of the Fleet Reserve. Call 882-9201.

Monday

- Memorial Day observance at Lone Mountain Cemetery at noon. The Marine Corps League Silver State Detachment will fire a 75mm recoiless gun. The detachment will be in Virginia City at 10 a.m., Dayton at 11 a.m. and Stewart at 1 p.m.

- Memorial Day observance at Lone Mountain Cemetery 2 p.m. Speakers, honor guard.

- Midnight Riders perform at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Through June 4. Call 782-9711.