What to do this weekend!

TODAY

Nick Lachey: The pop singer, former member of 98 Degrees and ex-husband of Jessica Simpson plays with opening act Joanna and Dirtie Blonde at 8 p.m. today at the Grand Sierra Theater. Cost: Tickets are $41.80 and $52.80 at the Grand and Ticketmaster outlets. Details: 789-2000.

Johnny Winter: The blues-rocker plays with opening act Shane Dwight at 9 p.m. today at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Cost: $27 day of show. Details: 833-6333.

Lisa Marie Presley: The pop-rocker performs at 8 p.m. today and Saturday in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Cost: $45. Details: 356-3300.

Foreigner: The rockers behind such songs as "Urgent" and "Hot Blooded" (featuring Mick Jones as the sole original member) plays at 7:30 p.m. today at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Stateline. Cost: $55. Details: 800-427-7247.

"Her Music, Her Style, Her Way": The brassy diva Sharon McNight sings selections from Broadway to standards and even a little bit country at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday in the Magic Underground Theatre at the Pioneer Center, 100 S. Virginia St. Cost: $25. Details: 851-1638.

Holiday House Fair: The house is filled with creative crafts and hand-painted furniture open from noon to 6 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 1400 Celese Lane. Free. Details: Ellen at 851-1970.

Fantasies in Chocolate: This black-tie affair features chocolate and pastry samples, wine tasting, a live orchestra, dancing and a silent auction from 7 to 10:30 p.m. today at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St. General admission is at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $75 at the door. Details: 788-6434 or www.rgj.com/fantasiesinchocolate.

Texas Hold'em Tournament: This fundraiser for Sky Nevada Vaulters benefits middle and high school pole vaulters beginning at 6:30 p.m. today at the 19th Hole Restaurant, Lakeridge Golf Club, 1218 Golf Club Drive. There also will be games of bingo. Cost: $100 buy-in, $25 for spectators and bingo. Details: 747-3133.

"A Doll's House": Reno Little Theater presents this play of a woman's struggle against Victorian society at 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Nov. 10-11, 2 p.m. Nov. 12, 8 p.m. Nov. 17-18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Hug High School, 2880 N. Sutro St. Cost: $12, $10 senior, $8 student with ID and online $2 less per ticket at www.renolittletheater.org. Details: 329-0661.

Poetry Reading: Sierra Nevada College presents poets Ingrid Wendt and Ralph Salisbury from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Prim Library on the campus at 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village. Free. Details: 831-1314.

Poetry, Peace and Music: From 7 to 10 p.m. today at Dreamer's Coffee Shop, 17 S. Virginia St. Free. Details: Chris at 843-8026.

Be a Superhero: Children can listen to stories about superheroes at 3:30 p.m. today at the Duncan-Traner Community Library, 1650 Carville Drive. Free. Details: 333-5134.

Mountain Magic Swing Dance Convention: Social dancing, classes for beginners, workshops for experienced dancers and competitions in West Coast swing and the two-step from 3 to 11:30 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Horizon Casino Resort, U.S. 50, Stateline. Cost: Full event tickets $120 and $60 ages 17 years and younger. Single day events are $25, $50 $60. Spectator passes are $15 per day. Details: 287-2579 or 415-585-6282 www.michelledance.com.

Sierra Arts Gallery: A reception takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. today for Lara Alberti's exhibit "An Iconography of Time and Space" in the Riverside Artist Lofts, 17 S. Virginia St. Free. Details: 329-2787.

TOMORROW

Retribution Gospel Choir: This Duluth, Minnesota band debuts in Reno at the XOXO Bar, 1220 S. Wells Ave. near Vassar St., on Saturday. Opening acts are the Reno duo Mister Vague and Think In French. Show starts at 9 p.m. Cost: $5. Details: www.mistervaguemusic.com

Foam Fest: Sample from more than 30 microbrews and dance to the music of Sol Jibe at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Tahoe Biltmore in Crystal Bay. The event benefits Disabled Sports USA. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Details: 530-581-4161.

Day of the Dead: This event includes craft projects for the family, exhibits, a lecture and activities for children from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., Carson City. Cost: $5, $3 seniors and free for ages 17 and younger. Details: 687-4810.

COMING UP

Father-Daughter Ball: Register by Sunday for this dance to be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd. Cost: $30 per couple and $15 for an additional daughter. Details: 829-9010 or wdce.tmcc.edu.