Northern-area Community Events Calendar, March 31-April 6, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Family Fun Festival: The festival is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. April 1 at Knickerbocker Park in the Providence master-planned community, 10695 W. Dorrell Lane. The community is invited to enjoy activities, including a bungee run, inflatable basketball hoops, inflatable football, parachute games, sack races, water balloons and a hula hoop and dance contest with a disc jockey. Food trucks will include 50 Shades of Green, Curbside Cafe, Frozen Frog, Oming’s Kitchen, Oso Ono Shave Ice, Sausagefest, The Cookie Bar and World’s Best Corn Dogs. Visit providencelv.com or call 702-216-2020.

2. Bonfire — A Tribute to the music of AC/DC: The concert is set at 8 p.m. April 1 and 2 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $5 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

3. 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.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Equestrian Park Update: A meeting to update residents on the Northwest Equestrian Park’s plan is scheduled at 5 p.m. March 31 at the Centennial Hills Community Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, with Mayor Pro Tem Steve Ross and Deputy City Manager Orlando Sanchez.

Spring Fling: The event is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. April 1 at Mountain Crest Community Center, 4701 N. Durango Drive. A spray pool, bounce house, hamster balls, cake walk, spring crafts and snacks are planned. The cost is $3 per child, ages 3 to 17, $1 for adults 18 or older and free for infants and toddlers up to 2 years old. Visit clarkountynv.gov/parks or call 702-455-1905.

All Star Friday Nights with Chocolate Harmony: As part of All Star Friday Nights, Chocolate Harmony is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 1 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Let’s Draw the Story!: The story time and activity is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. April 1 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 3 to 7 are invited to listen to a story and draw whatever comes to mind. Call 702-507-6100 or visit lvccld.org.

The Sax Pack: The concert is set for 8 p.m. April 2 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Tim Catching: The concert is set at 9 p.m. April 2 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Library Celebration!: The story time is slated from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 6 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to hear stories and learn about the library. Call 702-507-6100 or visit lvccld.org.

Nutrition tour: Students and staff members with the UNLV Nutrition Center are set to provide guided tours at local grocery stories to explore the nutrition and cost benefits of fresh, frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables. A free, 45-minute tour is scheduled at 10 a.m. April 6 at Vons, 6450 Sky Pointe Drive. To reserve a spot, call 702-895-4875 or email nutrition.center@unlv.edu.

Clark County Fair Trip: The trip from the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, to the Clark County Fair in Logandale is planned April 7. Participants are set to leave the center at 8:30 a.m. The trip costs $20 with a current city of Las Vegas Active Adult/Senior Programs membership. Registration is required by April 1. Call 702-229-1702.

Cat Daddy/Toto: Concerts are planned for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 16 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Gallery of Clean Energy Inventions: The exhibit of 43 clean electricity generators, 18 advanced self-powered electric vehicle innovations and 10 technical solutions to water shortages is on display at the Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Road, from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. A student art contest is included. Visit padrak.com/vesperman.

“Seeking Justice Through Art”: The exhibit featuring social justice-themed art is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through April 9 at the Left of Center Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The exhibit addresses issues currently facing society, including racial profiling and gender injustices. It features a juried exhibition with the work of local artists including Dayo Adelaja, Vanissa Chan, Lisa Fields Clark, Steven Dansky, Anthony Johnson and Vernon Rowlette. Admission is free. Visit leftofcenterart.org.

“A Joyful Perspective”: The art exhibit by John Trimble is set during regular library hours through May 10 inside the art gallery at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Trimble’s acrylic paintings and prints illustrate the various moods and emotions of daily life through the use of amplified color and offer a multicultural perspective on American landscapes and culture. Call 702-507-6100 or visit lvccld.org.

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.

The Scintas: Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. 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. 

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.

Dana Carvey: The comedian known for his movies and “Saturday Night Live” run is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. April 1 and 2 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $54.95. Visit orleanscasino.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.

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.

Teen Event: Be a SHERO plans to host the Spring Into Success Teen Expo from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 2 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. A dance party workout with David Barton Gym is planned, along with the Cinderella Closet starting at 10 a.m. and a teen job fair component for those ages 16 to 19. A fashion show is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. on the center stage. All proceeds will benefit the Be a SHERO Foundation, which assists homeless and disadvantaged teen girls. Visit sherofoundation.org.

Surrealist art: Jacqueline Eihausen is scheduled to lead a workshop on painting a surrealist landscape from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. April 2 and 9 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The two-session fee is $26. Visit artslasvegas.org.

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.

Nevada Watercolor Society: The group’s annual Signature Art Show is planned through April 3 at the Reflection Bay Golf Club, 75 Montelago Blvd. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays, when hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit nvws.org.

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.

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. April 9, May 14 and June 11 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.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.

“More Than a Vessel”: The artists of Clay Arts Vegas, a Las Vegas Arts District pottery studio, plan to display works based on the cup in a show slated through June 14 in the gallery of the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org.

PLAN AHEAD

My Design: The craft is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. April 8 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 11 to 17 are invited to represent their fandom by painting their own T-shirt or bag. The library is set to provide the stencils and paint. Call 702-507-6100 or visit lvccld.org.

All Star Friday Nights with StarOne All-Stars: As part of All Star Friday Nights, StarOne All-Stars is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 8 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Tony Rock: The comedy show is set for 8 p.m. April 9 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $15.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Celebrando Hispanic Festival: The festival is planned from 4 to 9 p.m. April 9 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $7 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Ward 4 Shredding Event: The event is planned from 10 a.m. to noon April 9 Canyon Ridge Christian Church parking lot, 6200 W. Lone Mountain Road. Shredding is limited to five boxes per vehicle. Call 702-229-2524.

LEGO Club: The club is set to meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 13 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to share stories and books and build projects inspired by those stories. Call 702-507-6100.

Teen Book Chats: The book club is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. April 15 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Youths 11 to 17 are invited to chat about their favorite books. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

“All You Need is Love” — A tribute to the music of The Beatles: The concert is set at 8 p.m. April 15 and 16 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $20 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Yu Gi Oh: The game is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 11 to 17 are invited to play Yu Gi Oh and hang out with friends. Participants must bring their own cards. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Annual Spring Rummage Sale: The rummage sale hosted by the Los Prados Women’s Club is set from 7 a.m. to noon April 16 at the Los Prados Country Club, 5150 Los Prados Circle. Money collected is donated at the end of the year to various charities in Las Vegas. Call Ann Hull at 702-655-0458.

Free fiction writing workshop: The workshop with Maxwell Alexander Drake is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. April 17 and from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 18 inside the meeting room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

DIY Craft Club: The club is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 20 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to get creative and make a craft. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. April 21 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults are invited to learn how to make bath and body products, troubleshoot problems, work on group projects, participate in a soap exchange and win giveaways. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

All Star Friday Nights with In-A-Fect: As part of All Star Friday Nights, In-A-Fect is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 22 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Ward 6 Movie in the Park: The event is planned at 7 p.m. April 22 at Centennial Hills Park Amphitheater, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Families are invited to watch a movie. Admission is free. People are encouraged to bring their own blankets or folding chairs. Call 702-229-6154.

Skid Row and Stryper: The concert is set at 8 p.m. April 23 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $22.95. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Medicaid Assistance: The information workshop is slated at 10 a.m. April 26 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Lee Jordan plans to educate participants on Medicaid and offer assistance with Medicaid applications. Advance registration required. Call 702-229-1702.

Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros: The story time is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 27 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to celebrate children and reading. Call 702-507-6100.

Jazz Under the Stars with Michael Lington: A concert by the pool is planned for 7 p.m. April 28 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $23.50. Visit aliantegaming.com.

J.D. Smith Mariachi Band: The performance is scheduled at 6 p.m. April 28 inside the North Las Vegas City Hall Council Chambers, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Families are invited to listen to mariachi music with a live performance by the J.D. Smith Mariachi Band. Admission is free. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

All Star Friday Nights with Sons of Soul: As part of All Star Friday Nights, Sons of Soul is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 29 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Magic Club: The craft is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. April 29 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Youths 11 to 17 are invited to practice new magic tricks. Call 702-507-6100 or visit lvccld.org.

Las Vegas Hula Polynesian Dance: The performance is scheduled at 3 p.m. April 30 at the Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way and at 4:45 p.m. April 30 at the Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Road. Families are invited to discover the art of Polynesian dance with a performance by Las Vegas Hula. Their dances will cover the islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, Tokelau and New Zealand. Admission is free. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

Arts and crafts fair: The Sun City Aliante Mother’s Day Arts & Crafts Fair is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6 and 7 at the Sun City Aliante Community Center, 7390 Aliante Parkway. Artwork, baskets, ceramics, pottery, fused glass items, quilted and knitted items, sewing crafts, beading, jewelry, needlework and crocheted items, candles, woodworking products, greeting cards and silk scarves are to be among the items for sale. A raffle will benefit SAFE House, a charity for at-risk children and their mothers. A local animal rescue will have animals on site available for adoption. Admission is free.

ONGOING

Voodoo Band: The concert is scheduled at 9 p.m. Fridays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Darren Michaels: The concert is planned for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at A-Bar at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Yellow Brick Road: The concert is planned for 10 p.m. Saturdays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Ride a horse: The horse riding activity is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Horses4Heroes Community Equestrian Center inside Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Rides are $10 per person, and children 2 or younger are admitted free. The ride includes a visit to the barnyard. All other activities, including trail ride classes (part lesson, part trail ride) are by appointment. Trail ride classes are $50 per person. Email events@horses4heroes.org.

Ranch Day Camps: The day camp is set to open during school staff development days at Horses4Heroes Community Equestrian Center inside Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Email camps@horses4heroes.org.