East Valley Community Events Calendar, March 31-April 6, 2016
THE WEEK’S BEST BETS
1. Fashion Forward: The event, featuring fashions 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.
2. “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 prepayment of $150 are required. Call 702-386-7227 or email RSVP@playlv.com.
3. 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.
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Free HIV Testing: Aid for AIDS of Nevada is set to offer the service from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at its offices at 1120 Almond Tree Lane. The tests are set to be conducted in a private and confidential setting through the same technology the health district uses, an HIV rapid screening test using a finger prick blood sample. Results should be available in less than 20 minutes. Visit afanlv.org.
“Space Between”: The solo art exhibition by Audrey Barcio is scheduled to be on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays through April 8 at the Donna Beam Fine Arts Gallery in the Alta Ham Fine Arts Building at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. An opening reception is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. April 1. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.
Food Truck Fridays: The events are set from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1, 8 and 15 at the Huntridge Shopping Center, 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.
Tizer featuring Karen Briggs: The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. April 1 and 2 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $39 to $59. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
Little Texas: The event is scheduled at 8 p.m. April 1 at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Tickets range from $20.71 to $107.91. Visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336.
Ballet Showcase: The Winchester Star Catchers Dance program plans to host a ballet showcase at 2 p.m. April 2 at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 McLeod Drive. It will spotlight the ballet program and its classes for ages 3 to 17 in all skill levels, as well as highlight special performances by jazz and contemporary classes. Admission is $5. Call 702-455-7340 or visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks.
The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society: The group plans to host its annual Spring Genealogy Seminar with Randy Seaver, genealogy blogger, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 2 in the Stan Fulton Building on the campus of UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit ccngs.org.
Homecoming: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 2 at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, celebrating three years of growth and change since moving into the Robert L. Forbuss building downtown. Activities are to include a yard sale to raise money for The Center’s senior programs, a health and wellness fair, raffle prizes, food trucks and an ice cream social with a sundae bar. Visit thecenterlv.com or call 702-733-9800.
Music of the Jazz Age: The Las Vegas Philharmonic is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 2 and 2 p.m. April 3 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $46 to $96. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
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.
Conversations With Norm: The event, a conversation series featuring Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist Norm Clarke, is scheduled at 7 p.m. April 3 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $25. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
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 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.
Carpet and Maid Service Scams: The event, part of the Savvy Seniors Scam Prevention series, is scheduled at 2 p.m. April 6 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
Fruit and vegetable tours: Students and staff members with the UNLV Nutrition Center are set to provide 45-minute guided tours to explore the nutritional and cost benefits of fresh, frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables at 9:30 a.m. April 6 at Smith’s Food and Drug, 3850 E. Flamingo Road. Call 702-895-4875 or email nutrition.center@unlv.edu.
Diabetes in Balance Support Group: The meeting for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at 10 a.m April 6 and each first Wednesday of the month at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.
Women’s Leadership Council Annual Luncheon Fashion Show: The event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 15 at the Champagne Ballroom in the Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The United Way of Southern Nevada is set to celebrate the Women’s Leadership Council’s impact in the community. Tickets are $138.69 until April 2, when the price is $153.99. Visit uwsn.org/wlc.
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.
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.
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. Mondays through Fridays through April 21 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
WORTH A DRIVE
Clark County Fair & Rodeo: The annual Clark County Fair & Rodeo is set from 2 to 11 p.m. April 6, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. April 7, 10 a.m. to midnight, April 8 and 9 and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 10 at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Logandale, 1301 Whipple Ave. Presale discount admission is $8, and a presale pass for all five days is $24. Gate general admission is $10 for ages 13-59 and $8 for ages 60 or older and children 5 to 12. Visit ccfair.com.
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.
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. Three-day admission to the expo is $15, and seniors and military personnel pay $13. Visit glasscraftexpo.com.
Touch-A-Truck: Family to Family’s 12th annual event is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 2 in the northwest parking lot at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Dozens of big rigs, including fire engines, ambulances, police SWAT vehicles, construction and roadwork equipment, will be available for youths to explore. An extended horn-free hour is planned from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for children with special needs and/or sensitive ears. Tickets are $6 in advance at touchatruck.com. Tickets at the gate will be $8, with those 2 or younger being admitted free.
Disaster Preparedness Seminar: A seminar about how to survive a disaster is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. April 2, 5795 S. Sandhill Road, Suite B. The cost is $50 with a light lunch included. For reservations, call 725-261-6406.
Extreme Thing Sports & Music Festival: The annual event, presented by Clark County Parks & Recreation, is set from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. April 2 at Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road at Durango Drive. A new layout is planned for 2016, with five concert stages, the Vegas AmJam (an amateur skate and BMX competition), vendor village and food area. General admission tickets are $20 in advance or, if available, $25 at the gate. Visit extremething.com.
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
Fishnets and Feathers: The event, part of the Las Vegas Stories series, is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 7 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
“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 showtime. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.
Organ Recital by Jens Korndorfer: The event is set to be hosted by the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists at 7:30 p.m. April 8 at the Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.
Grand Funk Railroad: The event is scheduled at 8 p.m. April 8 at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Tickets are $20.71 to $107.91. Visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336.
Veg Fest: The inaugural event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 9 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. It is set to feature approximately 60 vendors including local, regional and national brands offering food and products that do not use animals or animal by-products. Visit vegasvegfest.com.
Great Vegas Festival of Beer: The event, hosted by Motley Brews, is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. April 9 on a closed-off section near 910 Fremont St. Tickets are $40 to $50 in advance and $45 to $55 at the door. Visit greatvegasbeer.com.
Silent Waterfalls: The gospel performance is scheduled at 6 p.m. April 9 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3980.
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.
CPR Training: The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon April 16 at the Las Vegas Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road. Participants are set to receive a two-year certification after attending and participating in all skill sessions. Those wishing to attend must register at NRPS.org by April 14. There is a $20 registration fee, with $1 benefiting the Nevada Recreation and Parks Aquatics Committee. Participants must be checked in by 8 a.m. on event day. Contact Erin Sullivan Clark at 702-229-4726 or esullivan@lasvegasnevada.gov.
Annual pancake breakfast and open house: The open house with community partners is scheduled from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 16 at Fire Station 20, 5865 Judson St. Drowning prevention is set to be the focus. Pancakes will be served while supplies last. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.
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 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.
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: 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. 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.
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
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.
