East Valley-area Community Events Calendar, Sept. 1-7, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Broadway in the Hood Presents “The Wiz”: Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3 and 2 p.m. Sept. 3 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $19 to $69. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

2. Jazzin’ Jeanne Brei & the Speakeasy Swingers: The Swanky Supper Club Soiree performance is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $10. Visit iacvegas.com or call 702-457-3866.

3. First Folio Shakespeare exhibit: A traveling exhibit featuring an original First Folio of works by William Shakespeare is set to be on display at the Special Collections in UNLV’s Lied Library from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 29. The Folger Shakespeare Library, in association with Cincinnati Museum Center and the American Library Association, is touring a First Folio of Shakespeare in 2016 to all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Several community events are to coincide with the exhibition, beginning with a sneak preview of the Nevada Conservatory Theater’s “The Bomb-itty of Errors,” a hip-hop theater adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors,” set for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Goldfield Room at the library. Visit tinyurl.com/unlvff16. Reservations for a 30-minute, self-guided tour of the exhibit or to attend any of the events can be made at tinyurl.com/unlvff16. Reservations may also be made in person at Special Collections at the library. All events are free, but RSVPs are requested.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Faith initiative workshop: Professionals from the mental health, addiction prevention and recovery communities are planning to host an educational workshop for invited members of the faith community and interested members of the public from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8 in second-floor Council Chambers at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. The workshop titled Let’s Start the Conversation — Addiction & Recovery: Finding a Foundation in Faith is intended to educate and build collaboration among those trying to help recovering addicts. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited. RSVP by emailing cgordon@forrecovery.org by Sept. 6.

Las Vegas Stories: Played Out on the Strip is planned for 7 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Jewel Box Theater at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. From 1940 to 1989, nearly every hotel on the Strip employed a full-time band or orchestra. In 1989, the musician’s union went on strike and almost all Strip musicians found themselves unemployed. Janis L. McKay plans to trace the factors of the strike and the rise and fall of the Las Vegas casino band. Admission is free. Call 702-507-3459 or visit lvccld.org.

Music of the Classic Horn Bands with the Lon Bronson Band: The performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. Sept. 2 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $15 to $35. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Rock of Vegas Summer Concert Series: The series final free concert, featuring Smash Mouth, is set for 9 p.m. on the Third Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience. Visit vegasexperience.com.

Arts classes: Registration is available through Sept. 7 for the six-week session of classes planned Sept. 7 through Oct. 15 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Classes include African Dance for Children, Recording & Engineering and ballet. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

“Citizen Kane”: The screening of the 1941 Orson Welles film, part of the Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: The Audience Choice series, is scheduled from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Sunset Photo Tour: The event is scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $75 or $60 for Nevada residents, seniors 65 or older, students, veterans or active military members with valid ID. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Pancake Breakfast: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Sept. 7 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. The cost is $4. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

Cemetery & Funeral Fraud: The event, part of the Savvy Seniors Scam Prevention Series, is scheduled at 11 a.m. Sept. 7 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400

Style With a Cause: The fourth annual event is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It is set to include a fashion show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, a real-life beauty transformation and the recognition of unsung heroes from the Las Vegas community. It will support Project 150, a nonprofit helping homeless teens. Tickets start at $100. Visit stylewithacause.com.

Eat Smart Live Strong: The first session of the four-lesson nutrition and horticulture series is scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 7 at the Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane. For more information about the program, call Mary Wilson at 702-257-5507 or email wilsonm@unce.unr.edu. To register, call 702-455-7617.

Refuge for Women Las Vegas 2016 Golf Challenge Fundraiser: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at Topgolf Las Vegas, 4627 Koval Lane. Refuge for Women Las Vegas is a residential healing environment that provides aftercare for women who have been trafficked or sexually exploited. Tickets are $50 to $3,000. Visit tinyurl.com/rfwtopg, or contact Bri Absher at bri.absher@refugeforwomen.org or 702-301-8331.

Las Vegas Philharmonic: Opening night for the 18th season is set to feature guest soprano Maria Valdes at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. An opening-night cocktail reception on stage is planned to follow the performance. Tickets start at $30. Call 702-749-2000 or visit lvphil.org.

Race Against Prostate and Ovarian Cancer: The sixth annual This One’s for the Boys and Girls 2-Mile Walk and 3-Mile Run is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at Myron Partridge Stadium at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The event is set to benefit 21st Century CARE and Cancer Train, both organizations dedicated to cancer patients in Southern Nevada by providing financial assistance to patients receiving cancer treatment. Registration is $25 online or $30 the day of the event. Visit 21stcenturycare.org.

Lucky Duck Family Festival: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It is a fundraiser for Positively Kids and is set to include family activities, a dance-a-thon, children’s games, characters, nibble stations and free entertainment including comedian and entertainment host Paul Scally. Attendees can adopt a duck for $5 or a Quack Pack of six ducks for $25, for a chance to win a grand prize of $250,000 at the 3 p.m. duck pluck, where 5,000 rubber ducks will float in the pond at Town Square. To adopt a duck, visit any of the MoneyTree locations or duckrace.com/lasvegas, or call 702-262-0037.

Las Vegas Philharmonic opening night: The event, featuring Cabera conducting Mahler and more, is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. A pre-concert conversation is scheduled at 6:30 p.m., and an opening-night cocktail party is scheduled at 9:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $30 to $109, and tickets to the cocktail party are $50. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

“Make Them Hear You”: The benefit concert featuring over 20 performers from various shows throughout Las Vegas is set for 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. Proceeds will go to help repair and maintain the sound system at the church. Tickets are $10 at 5thSundayMakeThemHearYou2016.eventbee.com.

Miracle League Home Run Derby: The Miracle League of Las Vegas’ third annual Home Run Derby is planned for 9 a.m. Sept. 24 at Engelstad Family Park & Ball Field, 101 S. Rancho Drive. Eight different age/gender divisions are planned. The league allows all ages with mental and physical disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. Local celebrities and former Major League Baseball players are set to attend. The cost is $20 (using foam bats/balls). Register by Sept. 9 at miracleleaguelasvegas.com/events/home-run-derby-2016.

Youth Flag Football Leagues: Signups are underway for the leagues that compete between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturdays beginning Sept. 17 at the East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. The cost is $85 and includes a reversible jersey. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-1515.

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Back to School Drive: The nonprofit is seeking donations of school supplies, such as backpacks, notepads, pens, pencils and gently used clothes. Donations can be taken to the NPHY Drop-In Center, 4981 Shirley St., or online donations can be made to the Backpacks 4 Class Acts drive by going to gofundme.com/2c5fnrjy. Visit nphy.org or call 702-383-1332.

Singing Auditions: The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society is seeking singers to to perform the great masterworks with its 65-voice Musical Arts Chorus & Orchestra. The group is also set to accompany Andrea Bocelli for the eighth time at the MGM Grand on Dec. 3. There are also openings in the 20-voice Musical Arts Singers choral ensemble. An audition is necessary for membership in SNMAS ensembles. Audition information may be found at snmas.com. Interested singers should call Dr. Douglas R. Peterson at 702-451-6672.

“Ancient Rome — The Empire that Shaped the World”: The traveling summer exhibit is set to be on display at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, through Sept. 11. Visitors will take a hands-on journey through the Roman Imperial period, exploring military war machines, significant construction inventions such as pottery wheels and grinding mills, large-scale technical innovations such as cranes, water pumps and more. Learn to tell time using sundials and a water clock and navigate ancient maps to plot a journey from Britannia (Britain) to the Far East. Admission to the museum starts at $10 for adults. Visit lvnhm.org.

“Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog”: The exhibit is set to be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Sept. 11 at the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, and is included with the museum’s general admission price of $14.50 per person. Visit discoverykidslv.org or call 702-382-5437.

“Science Versus Fiction – Climate Change and Future Plans”: The exhibition is set to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Sept. 22 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. An artist’s reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6. The invited artists interpreted the possible outcomes of the future by using science and/or science fiction as an influence. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

“Aesthetics Primary”: The art exhibition is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 29 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. It is open to the public by appointment and during an artists’ reception set from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

“Les Folies Bergère: Entertaining Las Vegas, One Rhinestone at a Time”: The exhibition by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s Las Vegas News Bureau in partnership with the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas is set to be on display during regular business hours at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, and the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas at the Springs Preserve, 309 S. Valley View Blvd., through Jan. 5, 2017. Visit tinyurl.com/lvnbfolies.

Meet-and-greets with “Pawn Stars”: The events are scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, 713 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Meet-and-greets featuring security guard Antwaun are scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays and ones featuring historian Mark Hall-Patton are scheduled from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free, but Gold & Silver Pawn is accepting donations for a variety of charities throughout the summer on Thursdays. Visit gspawn.com or call 702-385-7912.

WORTH A DRIVE

Off-Season Series: Super Summer Theatre is teaming with Speeding Theatre Over 55, a local senior theater group, to put on black box theatrical productions at Super Summer Theatre Studios, 4340 S. Valley View Blvd, Suite 210. Upcoming shows scheduled include “Second Chance,” set for 7 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3 and 2 p.m. Sept. 3 and 4; “Cemetery Club,” set for 7 p.m. Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 and 2 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30; “Winter Holidays,” set for 7 p.m. Dec. 16-18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18; and “The Bikinis,” set for 7 p.m. March 3, 4, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. March 5 and 12. Tickets are $5. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Sit ’n’ Sew: Celebrate National Sewing Month with activities and demonstrations by American Sewing Guild members from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Guild members are slated to be working on monogramming, fabric flowers, embroidery and serger techniques. Visit lvccld.org.

“Farragut North”: Performances of the play by Beau Willimon are scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m Sundays, Sept. 2-18, in the black box at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org.

Dog Daze: Dogs are invited to swim in the pool at the Desert Breeze Aquatics Facility, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, starting at 8 a.m. Sept. 3 before the pool is drained for the season. Raffles and pet contests also are planned. Registration is underway and is limited to 100 dogs per session: Dogs less than 50 pounds swim from 8 to 9:15 a.m. and dogs 50 pounds or more swing from 9:45 to 11 a.m. Pre-registration is $5 or pay $10 at the door. Proof of vaccinations is required, and owners are not allowed in the pool. Register at clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration.

Superhero 5K: Chet Buchanan is set to host the run and 1-mile walk to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Nevada Sept. 10 at Exploration Peak Park, 9700 S. Buffalo Drive. On-site registration is set to begin at 6:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 7:30 a.m., the 5K at 8 a.m. and the 1-mile walk at 8:15 a.m. Participants are encouraged to dress up in superhero attire. Registration ranges from $15 for children to $40 for adults before Sept. 7. After that, registration is $45. Visit candlelightersnv.org.

USA Dance: The local branch of the national nonprofit plans to host all-ages ballroom dances featuring a variety of music styles from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Most events include a lesson and some feature exhibition dancing from experts. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for USA Dance members, students and military members. Pay at the door. Visit usadancelasvegas.com.

Skye Canyon Presents Skye & Stars: An Evening of Stargazing with the Las Vegas Astronomical Societyis planned from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 10 at Skye Canyon, 10111 W. Skye Canyon Drive. Picnicking and music by DJ Tonearmz is set to start at 6:30 p.m. The society plans to provide telescopes and two Mallincams, a powerful high-tech astronomy video camera, for the free event. Officers of the club will be on hand to assist guests using the telescopes and act as guides on what Nebulas, planets, stars and galaxies are in the sky. Visit skyecanyon.com.

Pacific Island Festival: The two-day event celebrating Hawaiian and Pacific Island culture is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Guests can expect food, crafts and entertainment throughout the festival. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Super Summer Gala: A gala to benefit Super Summer Theatre is scheduled Sept. 11 in the meadow at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $150 for a VIP reception set to begin at 5 p.m. or $75 for adults and $40 for children for the main event set to begin at 6 p.m. Children 5 or younger get in free. All tickets include dinner and a performance by Speeding Theatre — Over 55. The event is also set to include a casting auction where guests can bid on roles in the 2017 season opener “Oklahoma!” A virtual auction for roles is set to start Sept. 1 at supersummertheatre.org.

Conquer Chiari fundraiser and walk: A fundraiser to raise awareness for Chiari is planned at 9 a.m. Sept. 17 at Centennial Hills Park, 7150 N. Buffalo Drive. Games, booths and a picnic and barbecue are planned. Registration is free, but a $25 donation is suggested. Visit conquerchiari.org.

Pigs for the Kids: The charity barbecue cook-off is set from noon to Sept. 17 at the Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road. The event is set to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. Visit pigsforthekids.org.

The Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk and 5K: The Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation is registering participants for the Sept. 24 Hemophilia Walk and 5K at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. A light pre-walk breakfast, music, fun activities for children and a team T-shirt contest are planned. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Admission to Floyd Lamb Park is free for all walk participants. There is no fee to register, but donations are welcomed. Visit hemophilia.org.

PLAN AHEAD

Asian Experience Lunch: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. The cost is $5. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

What to Know When you OWE (the IRS)!: The event is scheduled at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Arts classes: Registration is available Sept. 8 through Oct. 26 for the six-week session of classes Oct. 26 through Dec. 10 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Classes offered include African Dance for Children, Recording & Engineering and ballet. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

“Reunions and Ruins in Love”: The performance poetry and live music show, hosted by Battle Born Slam, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at The Beat Coffeehouse & Records, 520 Fremont St. The event is set to include poetry and performances by Lee Mallory, Miz Absurd, Miss Solveig and Philena Carter. The free event is open to all ages, but those younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit thebeatlv.com or call 702-385-2328.

Susan Anton: The performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 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.

Something Scottish: The festival, co-sponsored by Saint Andrews Society of Southern Nevada, is scheduled at 10 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. The event is set to feature live performances, a Wee Bairns Corner with children’s activities, numerous Scottish clan representation and Scottish food for purchase. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-4010.

“Stories of Courage and Valor”: The evening of heroic tales presented by the Jubilingo Story Performers of Las Vegas Saturday is planned from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Sandy Pearlman, Carolyn Pelletier, Debra McCracken, Karla Huntsman, Hilary Howarth and Rochelle Hooks will present stories ranging from courageous African-American slaves who would not give up their dignity to World War II heroes and ordinary people who performed heroic acts. Call 702-229-2787 or visit artslasvegas.org.

Math for Moms and Dads — or Anyone Helping Kids with Math!: The event is scheduled at 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Author Bill Hanlon is set to parents easy ways to teach their own children basic arithmetic. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3549.

“Casablanca”: The screening of the 1942 film, part of the Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Audience Choice series, is scheduled from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

G. Love & Special Sauce: The performance by the hip-hop blues trio is scheduled at 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at Topgolf, 4627 Koval Lane. Tickets are $30 to $50. Visit topgolf.com or call 702-933-8458.

Lena Prima: The performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25 to 35. Visit iacvegas.com or call 702-457-3866.

Happy Birthday B.B. King: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 J St. Participants are set to celebrate the blues legend’s birthday by listening to blues and playing B.B. King trivia. The cost is $3. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6125.

Jazzin Jeanne Brei and the Speakeasy Swingers: The Swanky Supper Club Soireeperformance is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $10. Visit iacvegas.com or call 702-457-3866.

Wonderground: The monthly magic and variety event is scheduled at 8 p.m. Sept. 15 at The Olive Mediterranean, 3850 E. Sunset Road. There are performances at 8, 9 and 10 p.m., and admission is $10 for the night. Visit vegaswonderground.com or call 702-451-8805.

The Scintas: The group’s limited-engagement performance schedule was extended through November. This month’s performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, 17, 23 and 24 at the Plaza, 1 S. Main St. Tickets are $29 to $49. A dinner and show package is available for $99. Visit plazahotelcasino.com or call 702-386-2110.

Junior Interpreter Tour: The event for families with children is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sept. 17 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $5. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Dance performance: The show by Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater’s second company, LVCDT2, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sept. 17 at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The group is set to perform PHIB, Pajama Party and select excerpts from “Alice Down the Rabbit Hole”, along with an open arts dialogue exchange and participation. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3989.

New Vista Community Wine Walk: The event is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 17 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, showcasing a variety of food and 15 different wines organized by New Vista Community, a local charity committed to providing equal opportunities and support to intellectually challenged people of all ages. Tickets for the 21-or-older event are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event. Visit winewalklv.com.

Lindyana Jones and the Temple of Swing!: The event is scheduled from 9 p.m. to midnight Sept. 17 at the Thunderbird Hotel, 1215 Las Vegas Blvd South. Tickets are $10. Visit thunderbirdhotellasvegas.com or call 702-954-6387.

Sunset Photo Tour: The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $75 or $60 for Nevada residents, seniors 65 or older, students, veterans or active military members with valid ID. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Healthy Kids Festival: The fifth annual festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at Whitney Park, 5712 Missouri Ave. Local community partners are set to promote nutrition, physical activity, growing fruits and vegetables, healthy food tasting, music and dance instruction, BMI and health assessments. Email all_4_kids@unce.unr.edu or call call 702-940-5437. Register at eventbrite.com.

The second annual Edible Education Dinner: The event is scheduled from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 8 at Panevino Ristorante, 246 Via Antonio Ave. It is hosted by nonprofit Create A Change Now and is set to include a four-course dinner, live entertainment from the Las Vegas Academy Jazz Combo and a guest presentation by Dr. Tony Gumina, discussing the childhood obesity epidemic in America. Tickets start at $150 at bit.ly/2biIdA5. Visit createachangenow.org or call 702-300-7399.

My Las Vegas! Storytelling Event: The event featuring storytellers Liz Mangual and Bob Kanegis of StoryConnection is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Participants are invited to create a “story bundle” keepsake to fill with special memories, drawings, poems or objects. Space is limited, and registration is required. All ages are welcome.. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Junior Interpreter Tour: The event for families with children is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $5. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Wacky World of Sports: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. Events include foot golf, Bubble Soccer and WWoS kickball. The cost is per sport and ranges from $40 to $100. To register, visit tinyurl.com/wwos2016. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-8200.

Saves The Day: The 21-or-older performance is scheduled at 9 p.m. Sept. 17 at Backstage Bar & Billiards, 601 Fremont St. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. Supporting acts include Twin Cities and Stolas. Tickets are $16 in advance and $20 on the day of show. Visit backstagebarandbilliards.com or call 702-382-2227.

“High Noon”: The screening of the 1952 Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly film, part of the Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Audience Choice series, is scheduled from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

“Beautiful, The Carole King Musical”: Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20-25, 27-30 and Oct. 1 and 2, and at 2 p.m. Sept. 24, 25 and Oct. 1 and 2 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29 to $127. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Health and Wellness Fair: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Participants are set to be offered free health screenings and information on healthy living. Flu shots are set to be available, and plans include vendors with helpful information. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

“The Hidden Owners of Las Vegas — The Rest of the Story:” The event, part of the Oscar B. Goodman Dinner Series, is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Oscar’s Steakhouse at the Plaza, 1 S. Main St. The event is set to include a gourmet three-course meal paired with red and white wines and the signature Oscar Goodman Martini while listening to Goodman discuss his experiences as a criminal defense attorney. The cost is $150. Call 702-386-7227 or email RSVP@playlv.com.

Las Vegas Philharmonic Spotlight Concert: The performance featuring Kodály’s Duo for Violin and Cello, Opus 7, Beethoven’s String Trio in C Minor, Opus 9, No. 3 and Mozart’s Quartet in F Major, K. 370 is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $70. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

“Thoroughly Modern Millie”: The screening of the 1967 Oscar-winning musical comedy, part of the Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Audience Choice series, is scheduled from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

8 Ball Tournament: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at 10 a.m. Sept. 28 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. The event is free for city of Las Vegas Senior Programs membership holders. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

“Family-Friendly Las Vegas in the ‘90s”: The event, part of the Times of the Signs Panel Discussion, is scheduled at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $5. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Night Photo Tour: The event is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $75 or $60 for Nevada residents, those 65 or older, students, veterans or active military members with valid ID. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Charli XCX: The performer is scheduled to headline the official Las Vegas PRIDE after-party concert at 10 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. Tickets are $18.34 to $32.11. Visit dlvec.com or call 702-388-2100.

Motley Brews’ Downtown Brew Festival: Tickets are on sale for the event scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Tickets are $35 to $70 until Sept. 16. Visit downtownbrewfestival.com.

Sunset Photo Tour: The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $75 or $60 for Nevada residents, seniors 65 or older, students, veterans or active military members with valid ID. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Deepak Chopra, The Future of Wellbeing: The event is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $35 to $175. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

The Original Wailers: The performance by reggae group is scheduled at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Topgolf, 4627 Koval Lane. Tickets are $20 to $35. Visit topgolf.com or call 702-933-8458.

Monster Mash Pumpkin Dash: The event is scheduled at 10 a.m. Oct. 29 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. The free event is set to include a 1K fun run, pumpkin races, safe trick or treating, a pet costume contest and more. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-8200.

Nevada Test Site Trip: The event for ages 55 or older is scheduled at 8 a.m. Nov. 2, leaving from Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane. The tour of the Nevada Test Site includes coach transportation provided to and from the community center. Participants wishing to attend the trip are required to answer the following questions at the time of registration and agree to bring along a valid ID on the day of the trip: full name including middle initial, address, date of birth, place of birth, and citizenship. Participants must be a U.S. citizen, and green cards are not accepted. The group will see areas where testing took place, learn about the historical value of the area and see the crater. Participants are asked to pack a picnic lunch and bring along water. The cost is $3, and registration begins Sept. 21. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7617.

Sunset Photo Tour: The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $75 or $60 for Nevada residents, seniors 65 or older, students, veterans or active military members with valid ID. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

ONGOING

Darby O’Gill and the Little People: The free performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursdays until further notice at Topgolf, 4627 Koval Lane. Visit topgolf.com or call 702-933-8458.

Bereavement Support Group: The event is scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Southwest Medical Lifestyle Center – East, 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100. Call 702-797-2353.

Tobacco Cessation Program: The event is scheduled from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Southwest Medical Lifestyle Center – East, 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100. Call 702-797-2353.

Art Lynch Acting Classes: The classes are scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays at the Corner Gallery in the Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. Visit lasvegascornergallery.com or call 702-501-9219.

Computer Class: The event for older adults is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays at the Southwest Medical Lifestyle Center – East, 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100d. Call 702-797-2353.

Wii Bowling: The event for older adults is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at the Southwest Medical Lifestyle Center – East, 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100. Call 702-797-2353.

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.

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.

“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.

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, 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd. The cost is $35 per class. Visit cityoftheworld.org or call 702-409-7549.

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. Guests are also set to receive an offer of two tickets to the show for $99. Call 702-894-7722.

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.

Down and Derby: The 21-or-older event is scheduled at 10 p.m. every first and third Wednesday at the Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission and skate rental are free. Visit goldspike.com or call 702-476-1082.

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.

“Matt and Mattingly’s Bucket Show”: Performances are scheduled at 11:30 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.