Northern-area community calendar, July 23-29, 2015

Avenue Q: A musical comedy featuring a puppet-supported cast, is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 23-25 and 2 p.m. July 26 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $25. Call 702-362-7996 or visit lvlt.org.

"Monster Intelligence" Puppet Show: David Manley of the performance troupe Up in Arms plans to bring the Broadway-style puppet musical “Monster Intelligence” to town, with a show slated at 10:30 a.m. July 23 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., as part of the city of Las Vegas Summer Concert Series. Tickets are $3. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-2787.

“Celebrating Life! 2015 Winners Circle”: An exhibition of work by artists 50 or older is set to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays July 23 through Sept. 12 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

Las Vegas Hospitality Association Educational Breakfast: Heidi Hanna, CEO and founder of SYNERGY, is set to speak on the topic Time vs. Energy July 23 at The Westin, 160 E. Flamingo Road. Check-in will start at 8 a.m. SYNERGY is an integrative neuroscience partnership providing brain-based training for individuals and organizations. The cost is $30 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Visit mylvha.org.

Louie Anderson performance: The comedian is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 24-26 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Water on the Meadow: Families are invited to play in the sprinklers and slip and slide down a 50-foot water covered plastic runway during Water on the Meadow, scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. July 25 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Participation is free with park admission, which is $9 per vehicle, $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. The event is also set to include an interactive program about water conservation. Visit parks.nv.gov.

“Back to the Future” Marathon: Screenings of classic films are scheduled, with the first film at 11 a.m., part two at 1:15 p.m. and part three at 3:30 p.m. July 25 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. A DeLorean Time Machine and Doc Brown’s van are set to be available for viewing, courtesy of owner Paul Casey. Admission is free. Visit lvccld.org.

An Evening with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band: Singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 25 in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $25. Call 702-749-2000 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

Eat Your Way to Health: Noted organic raw plant-based authors and chefs Markus Rothkranz and Cara Brotman plan to present a raw food demonstration from 10 to 11 a.m. July 25 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. A food tasting is planned to inaugurate Winchester’s new community garden at 10 a.m. Tickets are free and can be reserved at the Winchester front desk or at clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration.

Gardening in Small Places: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans classes at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Upcoming dates are July 25, organic gardening; Aug. 22, landscape design; Sept. 19, native plants; Oct. 3, tree selection; and Nov. 21, growing fruit at home. Class space is limited, and preregistration is required. There is a $25 fee for each class, which includes class materials. Contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5573.

The Henderson Libraries Mini Comic Con: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. It is set to include workshops, local artists, crafts, photo station, cosplay contests and more. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

Play your cards for equality: The All in for Equality Poker Tournament hosted by The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, known as The Center, is planned for 1 p.m. July 26 at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South. All players must be members of The Venetian’s Grazie loyalty program to participate. Buy-in for the tournament is $150 per person, and prizes range from $500 to $2,500. All proceeds from registration will be donated to The Center. Call 702-733-9800 or visit thecenterlv.org.

Family Summer camp activities: Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive, is set to offer activities from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 26. Free workshops with pins for those who complete them are planned for bird watching, fishing, archery, kayaking, backyard adventures, water safety, shooting and hunting, travel safety and camping. Visitors of all ages can also cast a rod into a casting bucket for practice or try out the archery or bb/air gun range. From noon to 2 p.m., kids can make free crafts. Visit basspro.com or call 702-730-5200.

“On the Road … Nevada”: The Art at the Cafe exhibit is set to display mixed media works on paper at Rachel’s Kitchen in The Ogden, 150 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 160, through July 26. The Southern Nevada Senior Law Foundation is set to receive a 10 percent donation from all artwork sales throughout the show. Call Mark Vranesh at 702-245-6077 or email markvranesh@gmail.com.

Dinosaurs & Roses charity drive: The thrift store at 4310 E. Tropicana Ave. plans to host a weekly event featuring a different charity each week. Shop in the nonprofit’s store that week and 20 percent of the sales will go to the charity. Visit dinosaursandroses.org and print a coupon or mention the charity of the week when you come in to shop. The July 25 charity is Hope Christian Health Center.

Special Agents of Summer: The Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. plans to host the Special Agents of Summer youth summer camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 27-31. Participants are set to learn about the history, tools and techniques used by law enforcement personnel to tackle organized crime. Space is limited to 25 attendees, and early registration is recommended. The cost per camper is $240. Museum members receive a discount. The program fee includes breakfast and lunch each day of camp and is nonrefundable. Visit the themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

Xmas in July: Diorama Spectacular: The show is planned from noon to 6:30 p.m. July 30-31 and Aug. 1 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The original 3-D scenes are created by by former USO entertainers and Las Vegas Strip headliners Roberta Darren and William Santa Cruz. The event is free. Contact Jackie Whitney at 702-566-1230 or showje555@hotmail.com.

Outdoor yoga classes: Classes are slated for 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturdays through the summer at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Classes are free with park admission, which is $9 per vehicle, $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. Participants must bring a yoga mat. Visit parks.nv.gov.

The Fremont Street Experience Rock of Vegas concert series: The Spin Doctors and Cherry Poppin’ Daddies are set to perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 1 on the First Street Stage. Visit vegasexperience.com.

Disco Pool Nights: Cowabunga Bay Water Park, 900 Galleria Drive, plans to throw Disco Pool Nights until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 8. The events are set to include music, lights and games. General admission costs $36.99 for adults and $27.99 for children shorter than 48 inches. Season passes are available. Visit cowabungabay.com/lasvegas or call 702-850-9000.

Free poetry workshops on Beat Poetics: Workshops are scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 and Sept. 12 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, conducted by new Clark County poet laureate Bruce Isaacson. Email poetlaureateclarkcounty@cox.net to register.

The 2014 Desert Companion “Focus on Nevada” Photo Showcase: The gallery is planned from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 22 at the College of Southern Nevada Artspace Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Each year, Desert Companion holds an annual “Focus on Nevada” photo contest and publishes noted entries in its June issue consisting of photography of Southern Nevada, including categories such as people, places, abstracts and altered images. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4146.

Frankie Moreno: Shows are planned in Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 29 (dark July 28 and Aug. 4). Tickets start at $25 for single-show tickets and $250 for the 10-show series. Call 702-749-2000 or 808-326-6868 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

Business clothing drive: NAIOP Southern Nevada’s Community Service Committee is collecting slightly used men’s and women’s business attire for Communities In Schools of Nevada. The clothing will be accepted at NAIOP’s monthly events and at Alternative Management, 1880 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 100. All of NAIOP’s monthly meetings take place at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Meetings are scheduled for: Aug. 20, 7 to 9 a.m.; and Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Call 702-798-7194.

Sevens Live!: Poet Lee Mallory plans to present Sevens Live!, a music, comedy and spoken-arts showcase, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays inside the Cantina at the Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road. Admission is free with a one-drink minimum. Call 702-733-7300.

Works by Benedict Oddi: The exhibit is scheduled during regular business hours through Aug. 7 inside the Fine Arts Gallery at the College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4000.

Dino Summer: The visiting exhibit is planned at The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., through Sept. 20. It is set to feature an animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops, interactive video games and a dino bone dig. The attraction is also scheduled to offer a 30-minute live animal show titled “Eat or Be Eaten: Predators and Prey” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 23 and Aug. 29 and 30. The show is set to feature Springs Preserve zoologists and staff members with a rotating cast of animals, including bugs, lizards, snakes and small mammals. Audience members can participate in trivia games to win prizes. A behind-the-scenes tour, offering a chance to get up close with the animals, is planned from noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The dinosaur exhibit and predator show are free for members or with paid general admission. The tour is an additional $3 for members or $5 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

“Going Home”: An exhibit of large drawings by Domenic Cretara and Christopher Troutman is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 19 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The exhibit is free, and hours are 12:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. Call 702-229-1012 or visit artslasvegas.org.

Outdoor movies: The Southern Highlands Community Association plans an outdoor Saturday movie series in Goett Park, 11024 Southern Highlands Parkway. Films show at dusk or about 8 p.m. The schedule includes “Big Hero 6,” Sept. 12; and “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Sept. 26. Blankets and picnics are welcome. Visit southernhighlandshoa.com.

50th Western reunion: Western High School’s class of 1965 plans to host its 50th reunion Oct. 16 and 17 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Call Kathy Keller at 702-736-3155 or e-mail westernclassof65@gmail.com.

PLAN AHEAD

Jazz Under the Stars with Tizer Quartet featuring Chieli Minucci: The summer concerts by the pool are planned at 7 p.m. July 30 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets are $15. Visit aliantegaming.com.