East Valley Community Events Calendar, April 21-27, 2016
THE WEEK’S BEST BETS
1. Wonderground: The monthly magic and variety show is planned at 8 p.m. April 21 at The Olive Mediterranean, 3850 E. Sunset Road. There are performances set for 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Admission is $10. Visit vegaswonderground.com or call 702-451-8805.
2. Earth Day Festival: The event is planned from 3 to 9 p.m. April 22 at Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St., and is to include a drum circle, kids gardening activities and speakers and demonstrations. A CCSD student farmers market is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit facebook.com/events/254211904921844.
3. Kickball tournament: The inaugural Kick-It Las Vegas event to benefit Speedway Children’s Charities is set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 23 at UNLV’s intramural fields on the corner of Harmon Avenue and Swenson Street. Anyone 6 or older is eligible to play, with teams of 12 to 15 players squaring off in a bracket-style tournament for prizes. A $35 donation is required for each player, and awards will be given to the top three teams, as well as the team with the most creative uniform. Sign up as individuals or register full teams for the daylong event. Visit scclasvegas.org or call 702-632-8242.
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Las Vegas College Fair: The event, organized by the Western Association for College Admission Counseling, is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. April 21 at the gymnasium and cafeteria of Las Vegas Academy, 315 S. Seventh St. Pre-fair workshops are planned from 5:15 to 6:40 p.m. The event is set to include representatives from over 150 colleges and universities, workshops, testing information and a counselor’s help booth. Free parking is in the school parking lot on Clark Street between Seventh and Eighth streets. Visit wacaccollegefair.com or email Joel S. Diamond, college counselor, at JSDiamond@interact.ccsd.net.
Student career fair: Project 150, a charity that helps homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students, is planning the 2016 ELEVATE Career and Employment Fair in association with the Junior League of Las Vegas, Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly and the Clark County School District Community Partnership Office. It is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 23 at the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. High school students will have the chance to meet with employers seeking new hires for part-time and full-time employment. Interested students will receive assistance with resume writing, mock interviews and dressing for success. Admission is free. Visit Project150.org or call 702-721-7150.
Steve Solomon’s “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m Still in Therapy!”: Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. April 21-24 and 3 p.m. April 23 and 24 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $35 to $40. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
Movie night: Summer movie nights are set to begin with “The Good Dinosaur” at 7:30 p.m. April 21 and “ Inside Out” at 7:30 p.m. April 28 at the Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. Free movies are set to be screened Thursdays through Aug. 25. A special Friday night Screening of “The Lorax” is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. April 22. Visit downtowncontainerpark.com.
“Heathers The Musical”: Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. April 21-23 and 28-30 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $28 for VIP seating and may be purchased online or at the box office an hour before showtime. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.
Tribal Night World Drumming and Dancing: The event is set for 8 p.m. April 21 at the Baobab Stage Theatre at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15. Visit baobabstage.com or call 702-369-6649.
Down and Derby: The 21-or-older event is scheduled at 10 p.m. April 21 and every Thursday at the Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission and skate rental are free. Visit goldspike.com or call 702-476-1082.
Sus·tain·a·ble: The guide to living green in Las Vegas is set from 3 to 7 p.m. April 22 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.
Jazz and academy performances: The Las Vegas Jazz Trio, featuring Kai Brant on vocals, Martin Motnik on bass, Moises Sol on piano and T. G. LaFredo on drums, and the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts with Sue Mirman have upcoming events planned from 6 to 8 p.m.: April 22, the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts; and April 29, the Las Vegas Jazz Trio at the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave. The events are free for museum members or with museum admission. Visit themobmuseum.org.
Arturo Sandoval: The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. April 22 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets range from $42 to $65. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
Taylor Dayne: The concert, part of the 52 Fridays series, is scheduled at 8 p.m. April 22 at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Tickets range from $29 to $129.Visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336.
“Oriented” screening: The film is set to be shown at 6 p.m. April 22 at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. It is a feature documentary that follows the lives of three gay Palestinian friends confronting their national and sexual identity in Tel Aviv. Determined to “change their reality,” the three best friends form a group called “Qambuta,” a non-violent, cultural resistance movement fighting for gender and national equality. Through their activism, they address what it means to grow up with the burden of a multi-faceted identity. Visit facebook.com/events/1605901056401969.
Eric Bogosian’s “Talk Radio”: Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. April 22, 23, 29 and 30 and 2 p.m. April 24 and May 1 at the Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts, 3265 E Patrick Lane. Tickets are $20. Visit poorrichardsplayers.com.
Jeremy McComb: The 18-or-older performance is set for 9 p.m. April 22 at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country at Town Square Las Vegas, 6611 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit stoneysrockincountry.com or call 702-435-2855.
Dash N’ Splash: The event is scheduled at 9 a.m. April 23 at the Hollywood Aquatic Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd., and is an opportunity for all ages and abilities because it is based on time and not distance. A parent and child can easily participate together because each will go at their own pace in the 20-minute run or walk followed by a 15-minute swim. The cost is $20 for individuals and $35 for teams. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-8508.
Civil War-era foods: The event is set from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave. Re-enactors will be on site demonstrating period cooking and the preparation of several Civil War-era foods, including hardtack and cornmeal. Admission is $1 and free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.
“Neon Rhythm” featuring Jennifer Bellor: Free performances by the Neon Museum’s performing artist-in-residence are set from noon to 1 p.m. April 23 and 24 at the north gallery of the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Reservations are required. Visit neonmuseum.org/happenings or call 702-387-6366.
“A Taste of Shakespeare”: The event is planned from noon to 6 p.m. April 23 at the Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. The Shakespeare Institute of Nevada is set to present vignette performances of 10 of Shakespeare’s most popular plays. The cost is $5.Visit downtowncontainerpark.com.
The Music of Alan Lawson: The performance is scheduled at 2 p.m. April 23 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.
The 26th annual Las Vegas Heart Ball: The event is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. April 23 at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It is set to include a silent auction and cocktail hour and will bring focus and awareness to pediatric strokes. Individual tickets are $350. Visit lvheartball.heart.org.
Chick Corea & Bela Fleck: Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. April 23 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $26 to $59. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
Harassment seminar: Fisher & Phillips LLP, a management-side labor and employment law firm, and the city of Las Vegas, are presenting a free seminar, Harassment – Prevent, Investigate, Remedy, from 9 to 11 a.m. April 27 inside the Las Vegas City Hall Achievement Room, 495 S. Main St. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., and attendees must check in at the City Hall reception desk. Space is limited. Register at laborlawyers.com/harassment-prevent-investigate-remedy.
Tree planting: Las Vegas Ward 3 Councilman Bob Coffin, Las Vegas City Manager Betsy Fretwell, second-grade students from Sunrise Acres Elementary School and their teacher Faby Kruthaupt and Principal Margarita Gamboa are planning to plant a thornless honey mesquite tree at 9:30 a.m. April 27 in Hadland Park, 2600 E. Stewart Ave., in honor of Arbor Day. Coffin also will present a proclamation from the mayor and City Council. Students will perform “With My Own Two Hands” by Ben Harper, accompanied by third-grade teacher Randal Hennemuth on guitar. Free brochures regarding tree selection, tree planting and tree care are available to download at treesaregood.org and arborday.org.
‘The Voice of a Legend — Celebrating Enrico Caruso’: The performance by Pasquale Esposito is planned at 7:30 p.m. April 24 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $65 to $85. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
Doris Kearns Goodwin lecture: The world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author is the guest lecturer for the next Barrick Lecture Series, planned for 7:30 p.m. April 25 at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkyway. The lecture is free and open to the public, but tickets are required for entry. Tickets are limited to two per person and can be obtained from the Performing Arts Center box office or by visiting unlv.edu/pac/tickets.
Las Vegas Philharmonic — Mozart, Poulenc and Beethoven: The performance is set for 7:30 p.m. April 26 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $65. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
Denim Day Luncheon: The event, part of The Rape Crisis Center’s marking of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 27 at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It is set to include a catered lunch by Maggiano’s Little Italy, cocktails by Southern Wine & Spirits, a denim fashion show by GUESS, a volunteer runway show, a silent auction and a presentation. Southern Nevadans are also encouraged to participate in Denim Day and show support by wearing jeans to work. Tickets are $50 each; tables are available for $500 at rcclv.org. Email Daniele@rcclv.org or call 702-385-2153.
Mother’s Day Scrapbooking Workshop: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. April 27 at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 J. St. Participants should bring their own 8.5-inch-by-11-inch or 8-inch-by-8-inch scrapbooking album and photos of loved ones. The remaining supplies are set to be provided. The cost is $5. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6125.
Las Vegas Philharmonic 2016-17 concert season: Tickets are on sale for the season, which is set to begin with “Cabrera Conducts Mahler” Sept. 10 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. The early subscription renewal discount period ends May 16. Visit lvphil.org, call 702-749-2847 or visit the box office. For information about subscriptions, contact the philharmonic by calling 702-258-5438 or emailing lvpinfo@lvphil.com.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia: The 21-or-older event is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. April 27 and every Wednesday at the Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is free, and signups start at 7:30 p.m. Visit goldspike.com or call 702-476-1082.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival’s fundraising dinner: The event is set for 6 p.m. April 28 at Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway. Call Justin Jorgensen at 435-586-7877 or email jorgensen@bard.org.
Tropicana pool: This season, admission is free before 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays to the pool at the Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Fridays through Sundays and holidays, the cost is $10 all day for locals.
WORTH A DRIVE
“My Fair Lady”: Signature Productions plans performances of the classic musical at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through April 30 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. A matinee is planned for 2 p.m. April 23. Tickets are $30 for adults, $28 for seniors 60 or older and students 13 or older, and $20 for children 6 to 12. A group rate for 20 tickets or more is $25 each. Call 702-878-7529 or visit signatureproductions.net.
“Kizzy in a Tizzy (The Endometriosis Play)”: The show by Las Vegas playwright Erica Griffin is planned for 7 p.m. April 21, 23, 24 and 30 at McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. Donations are accepted to the actors, the company or the Endometriosis Foundation of America and the Endometriosis Association. For tickets, email current.theatrics.lv@gmail.com.
DiamondFest 2016: The event is set to celebrate Neil Diamond with music and film April 21-24 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Nearly 12 tribute artists are set to be showcased at the festival in four unique concerts. A portion of the proceeds will benefit nonprofit Our Military Kids. Tickets to each event are available a la carte (prices range from $19.95 to $49.95) or purchase an all-inclusive VIP Package for $295. For a complete schedule and to purchase tickets, visit diamondfest2016.com.
“Bridge to Terabithia”: The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans performances of a theatrical adaptation of the Newberry Award-winning classic at 7 p.m. April 22, 23, 29 and 30 and at 2 p.m. April 24, 30 and May 1 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Visit artslasvegas.org.
Heritage Festival & Parade: The free city of Henderson event is slated for April 23 in the Water Street District, kicking off with a Mayor & Council Breakfast at 9 a.m., followed by a parade at 10 a.m. along Water Street from Ocean Avenue to Victory Road. Festival activities are planned from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and live entertainment is scheduled to start at noon at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Food vendors also are planned. The event aims to celebrate the city’s history and its incorporation, which took place April 16, 1953. Parade entries are scheduled to be judged on creativity, overall appeal and the incorporation of the event’s theme, My Henderson. Prizes are $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place and $500 for third place. Visit tinyurl.com/hendersonheritage or call 702-267-2171.
Southern Nevada Devil Pups: A parent and pup informational meeting is scheduled at noon April 23 at Durango High School, 7100 W. Dewey Drive. The leadership program is set to start its 12-week preliminary training program to select the community’s top 14- to 17-year-old applicants to attend this year’s Devil Pups 10-day encampment at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. Visit devilpups.com or call Marie Tomao at 702-285-4142.
Greenfest 2016: The event is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23 at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Expect green vendors, live entertainment, arts and crafts, recycling exhibits and interactive displays. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or greenfestlv.com.
Red Rock Day: Spend the morning of April 23 restoring, rebuilding and enjoying the outdoors at Red Rock Canyon’s Calico Basin area. Volunteers are needed for trail work, fence repair and kiosk installation. Snacks, water and lunch will be provided for a limited number of volunteers for the capacity-controlled event. Anyone 12 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Email volunteer@friendsofredrockcanyon.org for the location, times and registration information.
Park ranger discussion: A park ranger is set to chat about history and put on dutch oven cooking and fire arms demonstrations from 1 to 5 p.m. April 23 at the Sandstone Cabin at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Park admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.
Silent Zumba: The class is set for 6:30 p.m. April 26 at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Participants will wear headphones to follow instructions from Z Spot instructor Shawnta’ Jackson. The cost is $10 for Z Spot members, $15 for Summerlin residents and $20 for general admission. Proceeds benefit Communities In Schools of Nevada. Space is limited. Sign up at eventbrite.com/e/silent-zumba-tickets-23940079422.
“North East”: The exhibition is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through July 2 at the Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The exhibition is set to feature artists who have either grown up in, worked in or have some connection to the northeast area of Las Vegas. The show is slated to feature Las Vegas artists Fawn Douglas, Justin Favela, Anthony Johnson, Ashanti McGee, Jerry Misko, Ras One, Krystal Ramirez, Checko Salgao, Lance Smith, David Veliz and Mikayla Whitmore. Visit leftofcenterart.org.
Butterfly habitat: The butterflies are back at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The preserve’s seasonal butterfly habitat is slated to be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through May 30 as weather permits. Admission is $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.
PLAN AHEAD
Safe Summer Nights: The free events are planned from April 21 to May 26 and include music, children’s games, face painting and free refreshments while supplies last, and community health and resource fairs. The Metropolitan Police Department Mounted Police Unit will visit each event with their horses, and Three Square food bank will deliver 300 5-pound bags of fresh produce for distribution to residents at each event. Planned events include one from from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 28 at Booker Elementary School, 2277 N. Martin L. King Blvd.; from 5 to 7 p.m. May 12 at Matt Kelly Elementary School, 1900 J St.; from 4 to 6 p.m. May 19 at Hewetson Elementary School, 701 N. 20th St.; and from 4 to 6 p.m. May 26 at Hollingsworth Elementary School, 1776 E. Ogden Ave. Call Lisa Campbell at 702-229-5406.
Las Vegas 51s’ “Star Wars” and Fireworks Night: The event is planned for 7:05 p.m. April 29 at Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. It is set to feature photos with “Star Wars” characters, a tennis ball toss fundraiser, prizes and a post-game “Star Wars”-themed fireworks display. Tickets are $10. For every ticket sold, $3 will go to HELP of Southern Nevada. For tickets, email aquinn@helpsonv.org or call 702-836-2130.
Movies in the Park: The series of free screenings of family movies is scheduled to begin with “Inside Out” at 8 p.m. April 29 at Whitney Park, 5712 Missouri Ave. Parents can pick up tickets for food and beverages at the Whitney Recreation Center’s front desk. Free hamburgers, hot dogs and popcorn will be offered starting at 7:30 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit tinyurl.com/movwhit.
“Kiss Me Kate”: Performances of the Cole Porter musical are set for 8 p.m. April 29, 30, May 5-7 and 2 p.m. April 30, May 1, 7 and 8 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets range from $27.50 to $33. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.
Race for Hope and Fun Walk: The Grant a Gift Autism Foundation’s seventh annual Race for Hope and Fun Walk is scheduled at 8 a.m. April 30 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. On-site registration begins at 7 a.m. Visit grantagiftfoundation.org or call 702-564-2453.
Old Fort Craft Fair: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave. It is set to include shopping, live music and hands-on craft activities for children. Admission is $1 and free for children 12 or young. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.
El Dia de los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros Festival: The event is set for noon April 30 at the Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North., and is set to include stories, crafts, games and activities for families. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3549.
Picnic By Design — “Parasols in the Park”: The event, benefiting The Center Las Vegas and DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS), is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. April 30 at Symphony Park, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Lawn games and a VIP cocktail hour are scheduled at 4:30 p.m., and the buffet-style dinner and live entertainment, including UNLV Jazz Ensemble, songstress Toscha Comeaux and male quartet These Guys, are scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Visit tinyurl.com/picbyd16.
Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour Las Vegas: The event is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. April 30 at The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It is set to include the opportunity to sample from 240 wineries, a buffet and a souvenir Riedel tasting glass. Tickets are $395. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation, which supports scholarships and grants to students pursuing careers in the wine industry. Visit grandtour.winespectator.com.
Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit: The event is set from 8 to 11 p.m. April 30 at the Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. The event includes comfort foods paired with beers and cocktails and live music. The cost is $195. Visit tinyurl.com/uncork16.
Midnight CabaRed: The cabaret event is set for 11:59 p.m. April 30 at the Baobab Stage Theatre at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15. Visit baobabstage.com or call 702-369-6649.
The Immersion Dome Experience: Registration is open for the event scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. May 1 at the Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. Drop-in visitors are set to experience everything from the ocean to outerspace in a unique 360-degree immersion dome outfitted with cutting-edge video technology. Visit tinyurl.com/imdome16.
Desert Gray Matters 5K Walk/Run: The run/walk to raise awareness and funds for brain tumor research is scheduled at 7:30 a.m. May 1 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. On-site registration is available. The cost is $30 per person until April 23 and $40 after. Visit walktoendbraintumors.org/nv or call 702-283-0576.
The second annual Royal Tea: The event benefiting the Discovery Children’s Museum is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. May 1 at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Individual tickets are $150 for adults and $125 for children. Tables are $1,500 to $2,500. Visit discoverykidslv.org or call 702-382-3445.
Grand Opening of Las Vegas Classic Film Theater: The event is set for 6 p.m. May 1 at Baobab Stage Theatre at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It is set to feature curated programming of classic, art house, indie and international movies shown daily with monthly themes. A red carpet event with drinks and socializing is scheduled at 6 p.m. with a screening of the 1963 film “Charade” at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. Visit baobabstage.com or call 702-369-6649.
Las Vegas Helldorado Parade: The event is scheduled at 10 a.m. May 14 northbound on Fourth Street from Gass Avenue to Ogden Avenue. Visit elkshelldorado.com.
The Dream Flight: The event is scheduled at 7 p.m. May 14 at Cirrus Aircraft Hangar, Atlantic — Executive Terminal, 275 E. Tropicana Ave. The fundraising event is set to feature live musical performances, celebrity appearances, an open bar, pop-up nightclub and restaurants and more. Each event ticket purchased will grant the attendee a chance to win a seat on the Dream Flight, a private jet West Coast foodie tour traveling from Las Vegas to San Francisco and Seattle. Proceeds from the event are set to benefit the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth’s 4969 Retrofit Project and Miracle Flights. Admission is $199, which includes the event, open bar, food samplings and one complimentary entry to win two seats on the Dream Flight. Must be present to enter and win. Visit tinyurl.com/drmflt16.
Nevada Ballet Theatre’s “Romeo & Juliet”: In recognition of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, the show is set for 7:30 p.m. May 14 and 2 p.m. May 15 at Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $29. Call 702-749-2000 or visit nevadaballet.org.
New Vista Community Wine Walk: The walk is set from 7 to 10 p.m. May 21 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Each walk is set to showcase a variety of food and wine throughout Town Square and feature 15 wines for sampling. The cost is $25 per person in advance or $30 the day of the event. Individuals must be 21 or older to attend. Visit winewalklv.com. or call 702-269-5000.
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada’s Wine Tasting Fundraiser: The annual event is set from 5 to 7 p.m. June 9 at Cili at Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, with food, wine and a silent auction featuring restaurant gift cards, art, hotel stays and gift baskets planned. Tickets are $65. Visit lssnv.org.
ACLUNV’s 50th Anniversary Gala: The event celebrating American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada is scheduled at 7 p.m. June 11 at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Artist and designer John Van Hamersveld has created custom artwork for the gala and a limited-edition poster for VIP attendees. Before the formal gala program begins, there will be a one-hour meet-and-greet with Van Hamersveld, along with additional Nevada and national VIPs. The event is set to include dinner, entertainment, a silent auction and honoree recognition. Tickets are $250 or $350 for VIP. Visit aclunv.org/50thAnniversary.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME: The circus is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 16-18, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. June 18, and 1 and 5 p.m. June 19 at the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $20 to $50. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.
“IDAHO! The Comedy Musical”: Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. July 6-9, 12-17 and 2 p.m. July 10, 16 and 17 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $19 to $89. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
Boston: Tickets are on sale for the planned July 15 performance, with an appearance by Dennis DeYoung, founding member of Styx, at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. Tickets start at $49.50. Visit dlvec.com or call 702-388-2100.
Barenaked Ladies: Tickets are on sale for the performance scheduled from 7:30 to 11 p.m. July 22 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. Tickets start at $42.50. Visit dlvec.com or call 702-388-2100.
ONGOING
Story time in the Square: The event for children featuring interactive story time with a storyteller reading from classic children’s tales and new favorites is scheduled at 11 a.m. Wednesdays through June at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.
Look inside “Ka”: Cirque du Soleil invites visitors and locals to get an inside look at “Ka,” as it reveals the history, background and science behind the show in free Ka Theatre Spectacular open houses scheduled for 11 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The open houses will highlight the work, inspiration and technology used in the $165 million production. Call 702-891-7940.
Free open rehearsals of “Mystere”: Cirque du Soleil invites visitors and locals to get an inside look at “Mystere” from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and 4:30 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Guests are also set to receive an offer of two tickets to the show for $99. Call 702-894-7722.
Social CirKish: Acrobatic performance and social skill development classes for youths 13 to 19 are planned from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. Email Shannon Pates Xhola at smp4984@gmail.com.
“Matt and Mattingly’s Bucket Show”: Performances are scheduled at 10 p.m. Wednesdays at the Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First St., Suite 145. The two-man improv show with musical accompaniment is free, but audience members are encouraged to pay what they want into a bucket at the end of the performance. Visit mattandmattingly.com.
African drum class: Master teacher “Papa” Diarra Zumana is scheduled to instruct this class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Baobab Stage at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The cost is $20. Visit baobabstage.com or call 702-202-8010.
Rhythm of Life drum classes: Percussionist and musical facilitator L.A. is scheduled to instruct classes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the City of the World gallery at 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd. The cost is $35 per class. Visit cityoftheworld.org or call 702-409-7549
“Failure Is An Option!”: The original comedy show featuring anti-success guru Tom Rubin is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. nightly (dark Tuesday and Wednesday) in the Sin City Theatre at Planet Hollywood Resort, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $49.95 for general admission and $59.95 for VIP front rows. Visit failureisanoption.vegas.
