Dance
'AH YA HELU' belly dance performances will be presented at 2 p.m. Saturday at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, $7 (229-6211).
Film
'GERONIMO' part of "Native Voices: We Shall Remain -- America Through Native Eyes" film series will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road (507-3400).
'GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST' will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sunrise Library, 5400 W. Harris Ave. (507-3900).
'IN BRUGES' will be presented at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road (507-3400).
'NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM -- BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN' will be presented at 8 p.m. today at Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, free. Attendees may bring a picnic, blankets and folding chairs (229-1087).
'NIGHT PASSAGE' will be presented at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road (507-3400).
Music
'BROADWAY, MY WAY' presented by Performing Arts Society of Nevada and featuring pianist Philip Fortenberry at 2 p.m. Sunday in the theater at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, $15 (658-6741).
LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC "Two Twentieth Century Masters: Bartok & Gershwin" with guest pianist Joel Fan will be presented at 8 p.m. Saturday at Artemus Ham Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, $35-$75 (895-2787).
'MOZART & TCHAIKOVSKY' presented by the UNLV Orchestra will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Artemus Ham Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, $10 (895-2787).
'THE NUTCRACKER' TCHAIKOVSKY presented by Mariinsky Ballet Company, at 1 p.m. Sunday at Rave Town Square, 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $20 at box office (362-7283).
Theater
'IS HE DEAD' presented by the Las Vegas Little Theatre, is set for 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday on the Mainstage, 3920 Schiff Drive, $19-$22 (362-7996).
'THE KING AND I' presented by Signature Productions, is set for 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $25 for Friday and Saturday shows; and ages 3-12 are $15. Seniors and students age 13 and up, are $23 for Friday and Saturday shows (878-7529).
'THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT' presented by College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts, is set for 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the BackStage Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., $10-$12 (651-5483).
'OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS' presented by Theatre in the Valley, is set for 7:30 p.m. today at Sun City MacDonald Ranch clubhouse, 2020 Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson. Tickets are $10-$12 (558-7275).
'SHAKESPEARE'S ROSES' presented by Michael Hartnett, is set for 8 p.m. today at Las Vegas Center for Spiritual Living, 6711 W. Alexander Road, $15 (255-6412 or 240-6551).
'SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS' presented by the British National Theatre of America, is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., $10-$15 (www.bntofa.org).
'WHALES, SAVE US!' part of the New Play Festival presented by Nevada Conservatory Theatre, is set for 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Black Box Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, $15 (895-2787).
'NAKED BOYS SINGING' will be presented at 10 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays at Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., $25, $20 for Nevada residents with ID. The show will be dark Thursday through Nov. 29 (732-7225).
Fine Art Gallery at the "O" Theatre at Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 730-3990
Presented by Cirque du Soleil, featuring more than 50 sculptures, original drawings, serigraphs and lithographs on display. Hours are 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.
BRIDGE GALLERY IN CITY HALL
400 Stewart Ave.; 229-1012
"In Danger," an exhibition of paintings by Dolores Nast and Linda Vaughon, is on display through Wednesday. Hours are 8 p.m.-5 a.m. Mondays through Fridays. The gallery is on the second floor.
CENTENNIAL HILLS LIBRARY
6711 N. Buffalo Drive; 507-6100
"From the Vault," an exhibit of photographs from the archives of the Las Vegas News Bureau featuring entertainers, sports figures, concerts and special events, is on display.
CLARK COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
500 Grand Central Parkway; 455-7030
"Inscribed/Messages," a multi-artist exhibit featuring the written word and presented by Clark County Parks and Recreation, is on display through today in the rotunda gallery.
CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY
1401 E. Flamingo Road; 507-3400
"The Legends Behind the Comic Books," an exhibition of the living artists and writers from the Golden and Silver Ages of comic books featuring a collection by Michael Uslan, is on display.
ENTERPRISE LIBRARY
25 E. Shelbourne Ave.; 507-3760
"Contemporary Woodturning," an exhibition by the Las Vegas Woodturners Association, is on display.
RAINBOW LIBRARY
3150 N. Buffalo Drive; 507-3710
"Polymer Clay Expressions," an exhibit by the Las Vegas Polymer Guild, is on display at 3150 N. Buffalo Drive (507-3710).
REED WHIPPLE CULTURAL CENTER
821 Las Vegas Blvd. North; 229-6211
"Altered States: Artists Re-imagine the Book," the exhibition, which features 11 national and international artists who have created altered books in a wide range of media, is on display.
SAHARA WEST LIBRARY
9600 W. Sahara Ave.; 507-3630
The Nevada Watercolor Society's fall show featuring original watercolor paintings is on display. "The Legends Behind the Comic Books," an exhibition of the living artists and writers from the Golden and Silver Ages of comic books featuring a collection by Michael Uslan, is on display.
SPRING VALLEY LIBRARY
4280 S. Jones Blvd.; 507-3820
"The Art of Roseann Gilmore," an exhibit of oil paintings, is on display.
SUMMERLIN LIBRARY
1771 Inner Circle Drive; 507-3860
"Galeria de Chavez," an exhibit of landscape photography by Ernesto Chavez, is on display.
SUNRISE LIBRARY
5400 Harris Ave.; 507-3900
"Re.invent," an exhibit of Mayan artwork by Balam Soto, is on display.
WEST LAS VEGAS ARTS CENTER
947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; 229-4800
"Historical Journey Into Jazz," an exhibit by Thurman Hackett, is on display. Hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays.
WEST LAS VEGAS LIBRARY
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; 507-3980
"The Art of Richard Hillman" is on display.
WHITNEY LIBRARY
5175 E. Tropicana Ave.; 507-4010
"Shots in the Dark," a photography exhibit by Ed Foster, is on display.
Country Club Center, 1714 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway; 851-2020
The gallery features paintings, sculptures, estate and fine jewelry. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
ART ENCOUNTER
5720 Arville St., Suite No. 114; 227-0220
Features a diverse collection of contemporary art from more than 100 local, national and international artists. Currently on display are paintings by Paul Tapia. The gallery is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment.
ART INSTITUTE OF LAS VEGAS GALLERY
2350 Corporate Circle, Henderson; 369-9944
Features artwork by students in the design, media arts and culinary arts. Hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
ART OF PETER MAX GALLERY
Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 644-7070
Features original paintings by Peter Max on display.
BOULDER CITY ART GUILD GALLERY
1305 Arizona St., Boulder City; 293-2138
The gallery is a cooperative venture of members of the Guild, with more than 40 Southern Nevada artists participating.
CENTAUR GALLERIES
Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 737-1234
Artwork by Rembrandt, Renoir, Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Joan Miró and Norman Rockwell are on display.
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA GALLERY
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas; 651-4205
"Angeles y Demonios," a photography exhibit by Antonio Gomez, is on display. Hours for the Fine Arts Gallery are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.
DONNA BEAM FINE ART GALLERY
4505 S. Maryland Parkway; 895-3893
"Extreme Sensibility: Taiwanese Contemporary Video Art," an exhibition of video work by 14 artists. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.
GALERIE LASSEN
Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 731-6900
Features paintings, prints and sculptures of seascapes, marine mammals and more by marine artist Christian Riese Lassen.
GALERIE MICHELANGELO
On Appian Way at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 796-5001
Features works by LeRoy Neiman, Erte, Leonardo Nierman, Gary Mirabelle, Michael Wilkinson and Chester Fields.
GALLERIA DI SORRENTO
Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 369-8000
Features artwork, original paintings, limited edition prints and bronze sculpture. Fine artists include Frederick Hart, Henry Asencio, Bill Mack, Michael Flohr, Nano Lopez, Richard Johnson, Todd Warner, Pino, Ramon Parmenter and Alexander Volkov.
JACK GALLERY
Various locations
The art gallery features paintings and fine art prints by contemporary artists and has three locations in Las Vegas: Jack Gallery at Mandalay Bay is open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South (632-4770); Jack Gallery at The Venetian is open 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 10 a.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and is located across St. Mark's Square in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. South (866-6813); and Jack Gallery at 1039 Main St. (868-7880).
KUSH FINE ART
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 363-1990
Features artwork by Vladimir Kush, Thomas Arvid and Dale Mathis on display.
THE NEIL LEIFER GALLERY
Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 731-7110
Features Leifer's photography exhibit of sports history photos on display 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
PARIS GALLERIE
Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 946-7000
The exhibit "The Heart of A Woman: Harlequin Cover Art 1949-2009," featuring 60 years of cover artwork, is on display 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. The gallery is located near the reception area.
PETER LIK GALLERY
Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 309-9888
Featuring works by landscape photographer Peter Lik on display 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.
POP CULTURE GALLERY
1302 S. Third St.; 388-2015
Featuring entertainment-related paintings and limited editions on display. Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
PURCELL STUDIOS & GALLERY
5524 Zachary St.; 564-9565
Features etchings, pastels, watercolors, portraits and original works by Loren Purcell.
S2 ART CENTER/ATELIER
1 E. Charleston Blvd.; 868-7880
Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6-9 p.m. on First Friday, 2-7 p.m. Third Saturday and by appointment at 1 E. Charleston Blvd. (868-7880).
WYLAND GALLERIES OF LAS VEGAS
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 699-9970
Features the works of Wyland and 15 other environmental artists.
Frank H. Rogers Science and Technology Building, 755 E. Flamingo Road; 794-5161
The museum explores the role the Nevada Test Site played in local, national and international history. On display are photographs from the '50s, artifacts and a chance to enter the Ground Zero Theater to experience what the test site was like during the past. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays and closed holidays. General admission is $12, $9 for seniors, ages 7-17, students and military personnel with ID, children 6 and under are free.
BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 693-7871
"12 + 7: Artists and Architects of CityCenter," an exhibition of paintings, sculptures, drawings and architectural models, is on display. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays with last admittance a half hour before closing. Admission is $15, $12 for Nevada residents and seniors, $10 for students, teachers and military with valid ID, children 12 and younger are free.
BOULDER CITY/HOOVER DAM MUSEUM
1305 Arizona St., Boulder City; 294-1988
Houses historical artifacts relating to the workers and construction of Hoover Dam. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. General admission is $2, $1 for senior citizens, students and children.
CLARK COUNTY MUSEUM
1830 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson; 455-7955
Exhibits include a Southern Nevada time line, a depot hall, the Heritage Street historical residence area and the Nevada ghost town display. Hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. General admission is $1.50, $1 senior citizens and children.
HISPANIC MUSEUM OF NEVADA
Embarq Building, 330 S. Valley View Blvd.; 773-2203
Hours are 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays.
HOWARD W. CANNON AVIATION MUSEUM
McCarran International Airport, 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd.; 261-5743
Features the history of aviation in Southern Nevada, from the first flight in 1920 to the introduction of jets. The museum focuses on the history of commercial and general aviation. Open 24 hours above the baggage claim on level two.
THE KING'S RANSOM MUSEUM
Imperial Palace, 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 731-3311
Featuring an exhibit of Elvis Presley artifacts and priceless personal treasures, including stage and film wardrobe, jewelry and Elvis' 1977 Lincoln Continental. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. The museum is located on the third floor of the casino. Admission is $10.
LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
900 Las Vegas Blvd. North; 384-3466
The museum offers an animated dinosaur exhibit, a children's hands-on room, a diorama of Southern Nevada and a shark exhibit featuring a 3,000-gallon aquarium. An African savanna and rainforest exhibits are also on display. "Glow: Living Lights," an exhibit exploring bioluminescence, is on display. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. General admission is $8; $7 for senior citizens, military personnel and students; $4 for children aged 3 to 11; and free for children 2 and younger.
LIBERACE MUSEUM
1775 E. Tropicana Ave.; 798-5595
Houses exhibits of the late pianist's collections, including pianos, cars, costumes and jewelry. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. "Liberace and Me" featuring Philip Fortenberry is at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, $17.50. "Here I Am" featuring Ali Spuck is at 2:30 p.m. Sundays, $15. General admission is $15; $10 for senior citizens and students; free for children 10 and younger; a two-for-one ticket special for adults is offered the second Sunday of the month.
LIED DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
833 Las Vegas Blvd. North; 382-3445
The museum features more than 100 hands-on exhibits, ongoing workshops, performances and demonstrations. "It's Your Choice," an interactive exhibition on healthy eating habits, is on display. The exhibit "Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body" is on display. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Beginning Tuesday, hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. General admission is $8; $7 for senior citizens, military personnel and children younger than 17; and free for children under 1.
LOST CITY MUSEUM
Located at State Route 169 off Interstate 15 in Overton; 397-2193
General admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and free for children 17 and younger. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.
MARJORIE BARRICK MUSEUM
University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway; 895-3381
The museum and Xeric Garden offer opportunities to understand life in the American Southwest, Mesoamerica and surrounding areas. The museum's exhibits include ethnographic materials from Guatemala and Mexico, and objects from Pre-Columbian Latin America cultures. The Xeriscape Garden features drought-tolerant plants from Australia, South America, Mexico and the Mediterranean. Hours are 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.
NEVADA STATE MUSEUM
700 Twin Lakes Drive; 486-5205
Houses permanent exhibits on regional and natural history with a 13-foot articulated mammoth skeleton and an in-depth treatment of Las Vegas during the 1940s. The museum also features the show "Working Round the Clock in Las Vegas," which features visual, audio and interactive elements including interviews with workers in the hotel and casino industry. The "Desert Love Buggy" is on display in the History Gallery. "Las Vegas Showgirl Art Competition Exhibition" is on display. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. General admission is $4, $3 for seniors and free for children 17 and younger.
NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM
601 Yucca St., Boulder City; 486-5933
Offers historic train rides on the Nevada Southern Railway 10, 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The museum is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. General admission is $8, $7 for seniors and $4 for children 11 and younger.
SEARCHLIGHT HISTORIC MUSEUM & HISTORIC MINING PARK
Searchlight Community Center, 200 N. Michael Wendell Way, Searchlight; 297-1682
A satellite of the Clark County Museum, the museum offers self-guided tours featuring the history of Searchlight and its residents. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.
SOUTHERN NEVADA MUSEUM OF FINE ART
450 Fremont St., Suite 280; 382-2926
Features original works by regional artists selected for the Fall Art Affair juried show. Hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Admission is $3.
VIRGIN VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM
35 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite; 346-5705
Features pioneer and American Indian artifacts from the Virgin Valley area from the late 1800s through early 1900s. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
