Calendar of events

• Teacher Appreciation Day at Staples. Teachers receive a gift back packed with supplies and coupons.

• The Beach Boys perform at 8 p.m. at the Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall, Reno. Tickets $70, $65, $55; call 329-4777.

• An Evening with Colin Quinn and Greg Giraldo and Rich Vos, 8 p.m. today and Sunday at South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Call (800) HARRAHS.

• Miniature Horsehair Basket Weaving and Paiute Songs, 1-4 p.m., demonstrated by Rosemary Rogers-deSoto and her father, Alfred Rogers at the Nevada State Museum. Call 687-4810, ext. 237.

• "Fiesta and Politics," a non-partisan candidates forum and taco feed, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Fuji Park. Call 883-1259.

• Last summer reading program, 2 p.m. at the Carson City Library. Call 887-2244 ext. 1004.

• Silver City Health and Safety Fair, noon-4 p.m. at Silver City Park. Features interactive booths, live music, food, free face painting, balloons and stickers, and informative information from local agencies. Call 847-0742.

• The Maxim Comedy Festival starring Dennis Miller and Gary Valentine at 7:30 p.m. at Harveys Lake Tahoe Outdoor Concert Series. Tickets $50, $35, $25. Call (800) 427-8397.

• Lyon County Democratic Central Committee meets from 8-10 a.m. at The Wigwam Restaurant in Fernley. Assembly candidate for District 38, Cathylee James will speak. Call Carissa Snedeker at (775) 577-2505.

• Nevada State Horsemen Horse Show, 8 a.m. at Fairgrounds Front Arena (Fuji Park). Call Georgia Tachoires, 852-3011.

• Historic Roberts House Museum Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, 1207 N. Carson St. Features antiques, glass, books, furniture, collectibles, pictures, jewelry and more. Call 887-8865.

• Jon Washington presents Sounds of the Fortunes at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret Lounge, Minden. Call 782-9711.

• Comedians Maryellen Hooper, Avi Lieberman and emcee Howie Nave on stage at The Improv at Harveys Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Tickets $25; call (800) 427-8397.

• "The Highly Unusual Artwork of Fox Carlton Hughes," on display at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Weekend hours vary call 883-1976.