East Valley Community Events Calendar, March 24-30, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Spring Wine Walk: The walk is set from 3 to 6 p.m. March 26 at Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit downtowncontainerpark.com.

2. Kristin Chenoweth: The concert is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. March 25 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29 to $115. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

3. Third annual Cesar Chavez Community Event: The event is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26 at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 850 N. Mojave Road. It is set to include community vendors, music, entertainment and food trucks.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Performance Management, Discipline & Discharge: The free seminar presented by Fisher & Phillips LLP, a labor and employment law firm, and the city of Las Vegas, is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. March 24 at the Las Vegas City Hall Achievement Room, 495 S. Main St. Visit tinyurl.com/fpat2016.

Easter Bunny photos: The event is set from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 24-26 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Prices start at $7.95. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Business 101 — Social Media 101: The event, co-sponsored by SCORE, is scheduled at 6 p.m. March 24 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Q&A with Steve Anthony: The intimate talk with artist Steve Anthony is scheduled at 6 p.m. March 24 at Wonderland Gallery inside The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. Visit tinyurl.com/wlgart or call 702-686-4010.

Crystal Trio: The Harmonic Glass Ensemble in Concert is scheduled at 7 p.m. March 24 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Eggstravaganza: The event is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 25 at Whitney Park, 5712 Missouri Ave., and is set to feature egg hunts for children ages 2 to 12, face painting, balloon art, candy, baskets and carnival games. Egg hunts for ages 2 to 4 are scheduled at 11:15 a.m., ages 5 to 8 at 11:30 a.m. and ages 9 to 12 at 11:45 a.m. Parents are permitted to help children ages 2 to 4. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7576.

Food Truck Fridays: The events are set from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 25 and April 1, 8 and 15 at the Huntridge Shopping Center at 1120 E. Charleston Blvd. Food trucks are subject to change but are scheduled to include Blue Mahoe, Buldogis Unleashed, Dazzling Bistro, MTO Cafe and Sauced.

Motherwhit: The event, featuring China Hudson, is part of The Native Son Bookstore Revisited Know Thyself series and is set from 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 25 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

“Drama de La Pasion — Jesus de Nazaret”: The event is scheduled at 6 p.m. March 25 and 26 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Tony DeSare — From Sinatra to Prince: Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. March 25 and 26 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets range from $39 to $49. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Third Eye Blind: The group is set to reunite for the first time in more than a decade to perform and host an ARTTEC Friendraiser at 7 p.m. March 25 at the Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South. ARTTEC is a nonprofit entertainment career-training program. The event is set to include a cash bar and a raffle benefiting the charity. Tickets are $250 and are available at tinyurl.com/3eb-arttec. ARTTEC also encourages people to sponsor a student, which costs $25 for a year at arttecusa.com/donate.

Real MMA: The mixed martial arts event is set for 7 p.m. March 25 at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Tickets start at $27. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.

The Scintas: Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. March 25 and 26; April 8, 9, 15 and 16; and May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at the Plaza, 1 Main St. Tickets start at $29. A dinner and a show package is offered for $99 and includes a three-course prix fixe dinner at Oscar’s steakhouse in addition to a VIP show ticket. Visit plazahotelcasino.com or call 702-386-2507.

Old Fort Tours: Tours are planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission is $1 and free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.

Town Square Hop & Shop: The Easter Egg Hunt and Family Festivalis planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 26 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It includes egg hunts, rock climbing, face painting, airbrush tattoos and bounce houses. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Easter egg hunt: The hunt is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 26 at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 5439 E. Carey Ave. It is divided by age with children 3 to 4 participating from 10:30 to 11 a.m., 5 to 6 from 11 to 11:30 a.m, 7 to 8 from 11:30 a.m. to noon and 9 to 10 from noon to 12:30 p.m. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7600.

Alan Parsons Live Project: The event is scheduled at 8 p.m. March 26 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets range from $35 to $95. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

A Bigger Picture: A presentation with artist Gig Depio and curator Dr. Robert Tracy is scheduled at 4 p.m. March 28 at the Peter Lind Hayes and Mary Healy Gallery inside the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

“Once Upon a Time in the West”: The screening of the 1969 film, part of the Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Spotlight on Henry Fonda series, is scheduled at 1 p.m. March 29 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Who Controls Our Prisons? Mexican Mafia in Southwest Prisons: The presentation, part of the Community Safety Forum series, is scheduled at 2 p.m. March 29 at the Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. Visit the themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

Business and marketing strategies seminars: The series, hosted by the city of Las Vegas and Sumnu Marketing, has sessions scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon March 30 and April 16 at the Urban Chamber of Commerce Business Development Center, 1951 Stella Lake St. RSVP to Darren Harris with the city of Las Vegas at dmharris@lasvegasnevada.gov or 702-229-6862.

Story time in the Square: The event for children featuring interactive story time as a storyteller reads 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.

The Age of Disruption: A pair of events concerning Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is scheduled March 30 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. A documentary by the director of “Alive Inside,” followed by a community engagement workshop designed for people living with dementia and carepartners, is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. and a nonfiction theatrical performance featuring original music, storytelling, poetry and insights on aging and care by aging expert Dr. Bill Thomas and musical guest Nate Silas Richardson is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per event. Visit tinyurl.com/aging16.

Clifford the Big Red Dog — LIVE!: The event is set for 6:30 p.m. March 30 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets range from $14.95 to $22.95. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

National Women’s History Month Neon Museum Tours: In honor of National Women’s History Month in March, the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is set to update its regularly scheduled Neon Boneyard tours to include notable facts about Las Vegas’ most interesting and influential women. Day and night tours are available. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Tropicana pool: This season, admission is free before 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday to the pool at Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Friday through Sunday and holidays, the cost is $10 all day for locals.

Fremont Middle School Celebrates 60 Years: The exhibition “Fremont Middle School Celebrates 60 Years Through the Eyes of its Young Artists” is set to be on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through March 26 at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery, 1017 S. First St., No. 190. Visit nevadahumanities.org or call 702-800-4670.

“Menagerie”: The exhibit featuring sculptures from the College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts faculty is scheduled to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through March 31 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. A meet-the-artists reception is scheduled from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 31. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

Class registration: Spring II 2016 Class Registration is available through April 13 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Classes offered include dance, martial arts and audio engineering. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

“The Midcentury Las Vegas Stage”: The exhibit is scheduled to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through April 21 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

WORTH A DRIVE

Pub Crawl with Desert Companion: The event is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. March 24 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Desert Companion and KNPR partner with Tivoli Village and its restaurant tenants to host its first Pub Crawl. Attendees can travel from Kabuki, Cantina Laredo and Brio, partaking in trivia while enjoying curated cocktails. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine: The band is scheduled to perform at 8:30 p.m. March 25 at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets are $25, $35, $45 or $60 and can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center, by logging onto sclv.com/concerts or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Women in Politics: The event is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 25 at the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, 710 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The cost for early registration is $35 for members or $40 for nonmembers. The price is $45 at the door the day of the event. Visit urbanchamber.org.

Easter celebration: Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, plans to host the free event from 1 to 5 p.m. March 26 and 27. Balloon artists, face painters, factory tours, music, games, food trucks and photos with the Easter bunny are planned. Visit ethelm.com.

Junior naturalist day: Youths ages 6-12 can learn what it’s like to be a naturalist from 8 to 9:30 a.m. March 26 at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, 350 E. Galleria Drive. Participants can join staff members in the field to collect data on weather conditions, plants, animals and birds. The cost is $7.25, and the activity code is 661010-02. Call 267-4180 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Jay Cutler Desert Classic: The Las Vegas City Athletic Club 2016 Jay Cutler Desert Classic, a men’s and women’s body-building, physique and fitness competition, is scheduled for March 26, with pre-judging set at 10:30 a.m. and the finals at 6:30 p.m. in the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets for pre-judging start at $35.50. Tickets for the finals are $48 for reserved seating and $52 for VIP seating. A meet-and-greet ticket that includes a question-and-answer session with Jay Cutler is $100. An after-party is scheduled at Ghostbar. Visit lasvegasnpc.com.

Yoga on the Meadow: Stretch with the Red Rock Canyon escarpment as your background during Yoga on the Meadow sessions scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. March 26 and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 29 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.

“An Evening of A Cappella”: The event featuring the Silver Statesmen is scheduled at 7 p.m. March 26 at Temple Sinai, 9001 Hillpointe Road. Tickets are $10 or $15 at the door. Visit silverstatesmenbarbershopchorus.com.

Funny Bunny Race For Parkinson’s: The Friends of Parkinson’s plans to host its annual 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun walk from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26 at Bruce Trent Park, 7353 Eugene Ave. A kids bunny hop for eggs, a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting and food are planned. Registration is $30 for the 1-mile fun walk; $35 for the 5K; $40 for the 10K; and $10 for the Bunny Hop with a T-shirt (without a T-shirt is free to participate). To register, visit bit.ly/1oacHbZ. For more information, email friendsofparkinsonslv@gmail.com or call 702-381-4141.

Easter Egg Hunt: Children of all faiths are invited to a free Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. March 26 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4601 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Dress is casual. Children should bring an empty basket or other container to carry home any treat-filled eggs they find. Additionally, Easter services are planned at 10 a.m. March 27. Call 702-648-8437.

Education run: The Celebrate Education 8K and 1-Mile Fun Run is slated for 8 a.m. March 26 at Kellogg-Zaher Park, 7901 W. Washington Ave. The event is sponsored by the Las Vegas Track Club. Visit lvtc.org.

Easter Seals Walk: The eighth annual Easter Walk & Roll to benefit Easter Seals Nevada, a half-mile walk followed by a carnival with egg hunts and a petting zoo, is scheduled at 9 a.m. March 26 at Lorenzi Park, 3343 W. Washington Ave. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and is $35 for adults and $20 for children, seniors and members of the military. Visit eastersealsnevada.org/walknroll.

Mountain egg hunt: An Easter egg hunt is scheduled March 26 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Children 6 or younger are set to hunt at 10 a.m. Children 7 or older can hunt at 10:30 a.m. Eggs will be limited, and participation is first-come, first-served. Park admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

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.

“The Speed of Darkness”: David McKee is scheduled to direct performances of the play by Steve Tesich at 8 p.m. March 24-26 and 2 p.m. March 27 in the Fischer Black Box at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for seniors or students. Ushers can see the show for free. Visit lvlt.org.

Glass Craft & Bead Expo: The 21st annual event is planned from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 1 and 2 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 3 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event will offer nearly 150 booths and 70 tabletops, as well as demonstrations in flameworking and other glass art techniques. Additionally, more than 250 classes are set to be taught by professional artists and industry leaders, with mediums including stained, fused, mosaics, coldworking, beadmaking and marble making. Classes are set to begin at 9 a.m. March 30, and registration is planned starting at 7 a.m. Prices vary for the sessions. Three-day admission to the expo is $15, and seniors and military personnel pay $13. Visit glasscraftexpo.com.

Tule Springs Interpretive Hike: The free outing is set at 8 and 9 a.m. April 2 at the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. Join Protectors of Tule Springs committee members for a walk in ancient Nevada at Tule Springs. The meeting place for this hike is within Las Vegas city limits and will be provided to participants upon registration. Participants should feel comfortable walking over uneven terrain for 90 minutes without sitting. The number of participants is limited to 25 people. Email Jill DeStefano at jkdestefano@gmail.com to reserve a spot.

Ward 6 Spring Celebration and Foster Connection: The celebration is slated from noon to 4 p.m. April 2 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. The event is set to include amusement rides, jump houses, crafts, games, a farmers market, community vendors, music and more. Information on becoming a foster family is also slated to be offered. Call 702-229-8100.

Call for musicians: The nonprofit Las Vegas Young Artists Orchestra is seeking applications for its new Academy Orchestra program for youths 15 or younger who show significant potential. The free program will welcome up to 50 new students who will work alongside internationally recognized guest artists and perform regularly throughout the year. The application deadline is April 8. Musicians up to age 23, meanwhile, can submit applications until May 15 for membership in the Young Artists Orchestra. Visit lvyao.org.

PLAN AHEAD

“The Goddess and The Bellman — A Tale of Murder and Injustice”: The event, part of the Oscar B. Goodman Dinner Series, is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. March 31 at Oscar’s Steakhouse at the Plaza, 1 Main St. The event includes dinner and a presentation by Goodman. RSVP and pre-payment of $150 are required. Call 702-386-7227 or email RSVP@playlv.com.

Little Texas: The event is scheduled at 8 p.m. April 1 at Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Tickets range from $20.71 to $107.91. Visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336.

PurpleStride: The 5K run and family-friendly walk is set for 9 a.m. April 2 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Registration is scheduled at 7 a.m. and is $30 to $35 in advance and $35 to $40 on the day of the event, which benefits the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Visit pancan.org. To register, visit purplestride.org/lasvegas.

“Fashion Forward”: The event featuring fashion work created and modeled by Clark County students is scheduled at 2 p.m. April 2 at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $40 for general admission and $80 for VIP. Visit jllv.org/estore.

The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston: The performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. April 2 at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Tickets start at $25. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.

Seek, Nourish, Ignite Women’s Spirituality Conference: The conference is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 3 at Three Square food bank, 4190 N. Pecos Road. Jewish women are invited to come together for a day of spiritual learning, inspiration and bonding. The event includes breakfast and lunch. Tickets are $45. JCCSN Members receive a 20 percent discount. Visit jccsn.org or call 702-794-0090.

“Heathers The Musical”: Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. April 7-9, 14-16, 21-13, 28-30 and 5 p.m. April 17 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 show time. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

Spring Wash Green-Up: The event is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. April 9 at the Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. Volunteers are needed to help plant approximately 3,000 trees and shrubs. Visit lvwash.org or call 702-822-8497.

“Bright Side”: A staged reading of a new musical about the impacts of male breast cancer on a tenacious military family is scheduled at 8 p.m. April 9 and 10 at the Paul Harris Theatre in the Alta Ham Building at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The local playwrights are seeking feedback. The fully staged version of the play is scheduled at the Art Square Theatre in May. Tickets are $10 for the staged reading. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

New Vista Community Wine Walk: The walk is set from 7 to 10 p.m. April 9 and 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.

A Thousand Horses: The performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. April 9 at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Tickets range from $15 to $27.50. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com or call 702-432-7777.

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.

David de Alba: “David de Alba as Boy-Chic, Frozen in Time: An Evening at Finocchio’s” is planned for 3 p.m. April 24 at Model Factory LV at The Boulevard mall, 3680 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets for the 21-or-older event are $18 to $20. Call 702-628-1129. art

Race for Hope and Fun Walk: 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. Onsite registration begins at 7 a.m. Visit grantagiftfoundation.org or call 702-564-2453 .

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.

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. Onsite registration is available. The cost is $30 per person until April 23 and $40 after. Visit walktoendbraintumors.org/nv or call 702-283-0576.

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.

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

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.

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.