Off the Couch

Today

-- BAC Stage Kids presents Once on This Island, the Caribbean adaptation of the fairy tale "The Little Mermaid," 7 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call 883-1976.

-- "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!" -- A tribute to the Beatles starring Rain at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, dark Tuesdays and Fridays. Tickets $29 adults, $19 children 12-younger. Call (800) 427-7247.

-- Dane Rinehart performs at Joe Bob's Hot Springs Road House, 1510 Hot Springs Road, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Call 883-7799.

-- Yo Quiero Comedy Jam starring Paul Rodriguez on stage at 9 p.m. Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday at Caesars Tahoe Circus Maximus Showroom. Tickets $35. Call (800) 648-3353.

-- George Carlin performs at Harrah's South Shore Room. Tickets $50 and $55. Call (800) 427-7247.

Saturday

-- Winter blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Family church, 1201 N. Saliman Road. Call 882-3020 to schedule and appointment.

-- Saturday Craft Workshop for children ages 5-12 at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 10:30 a.m. Cost is $2 per child. Call 884-2226.

-- Guitarists JW Everitt and Michael Powers perform a wildlife benefit for "The Big Cats," 8 p.m. at The Upstage Center Theatre, 900 Mallory Way. Tickets $15. Call 882-8900, ext. 100.

-- A gathering of crafters will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Silver Springs Airport. Members of Carson Sierra Spinners and Weavers Guild will be present. Call Shirley Martel at 577-3424 or Annabelle at 629-0808.

-- Maceo Parker, saxophone legend, performs at 9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, corner of Lake Shore and Country Club. Tickets $20 each; all ages welcome. Call 832-1234.

-- Dennis Miller performs at 9 p.m. at the Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, Reno (16-older only). Tickets $60, $55 and $45. Call 329-4777.

-- Diane Ferlatte, Thicker Than Water, performs at 7:30 p.m. at Jeanne Dini Yerington Cultural Center, Yerington. Tickets $12 general; YTA members $8, children and students $5. Call (775) 463-1783.

-- A Tea Just for You party will be given Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. in conjunction with the Cup and Saucer display at the Roberts House Museum. Cost is $10. The museum is also open for tours only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 p.m. for $3. Call 887-8865 for reservations.

Sunday

-- Jazz and blues guitarist Michael Powers performs at 4:30 p.m. at The Upstage Center Theatre, 900 Mallory Way. Tickets $15. Call 882-8900, ext. 100.

-- Explore Spooner Lake Cross-Country Ski Area, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Hosted by Spooner Lake Cross-country Ski Area and Nevada State Parks. Class size limited; call for information and to register, 687-5678.