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Southwest-area Community Events Calendar, Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. Blick Art Materials grand opening:Blick Art Materials plans to host a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for its new retail store at 6300 W. Charleston Blvd. at 9 a.m. Aug. 27. The first 100 guests will receive a gift tote filled with premium art supplies. Blick is also donating $500 to local art organization Push Forward Skateboarding of the Metro Arts Council of Southern Nevada, which works with at-risk youths through art and skateboarding programs. Local artist Ruzo Logic is set to be on site with his "Guerilla Kages" art panels, joined by a team of spray-painting artists to do a live demonstration. A DJ and food truck also are planned. Other festivities planned are a Dr. Sketchy's Anti Art School live-drawing event with costumed models from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 (cost is $5, and customers receive a goody bag with art supplies); body painting by Skin City and a live graffiti painting demonstration at 3 p.m. Aug. 28; tattoo art demonstrations by the Las Vegas Tattooers Alliance all day Aug. 28; a Better with Blick spotlight with staff artists giving demonstrations all day Sept. 4; and a live skateboard deck painting show and fundraiser featuring Push Forward Skateboarding all day Sept. 5. Visit dickblick.com/stores/promotions/newlasvegas.

2. "Jurassic Park" Family Night at the Museum: Families can enjoy a pizza dinner, snacks and a screening of the film "Jurassic Park" on the big screen from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

3. Cars, Stars and Guitars: WestCorp Management Group is set to celebrate the opening of The Wyatt apartment community with free food and drinks, new cars on display from Henderson Chevrolet and performances by local country band Ghostlight from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 28 at 7017 S. Buffalo Drive.

4. Black & White Party: The 29th annual event to benefit Aid for AIDS of Nevada is planned from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 29 at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. A VIP reception is set from 8 to 9 p.m. An official after-party is set to start at 1 a.m. at Piranha Nightclub, 4633 Paradise Road. All tickets also allow admission to the Temptation Sundays pool party from 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $50 in advance for general admission and $130 for advance VIP and will be $60 and $140 at the door. Visit afanlv.org or call 702-382-2326.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Summer Rock Concert Series: Free concerts are scheduled from 9 to 11 p.m. Fridays in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Vinyl Vault is scheduled for Aug. 28. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Vince Gill: The Country Music Hall of Fame member is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $50. Visit palms.com.

Coyote CountryFest: The concert is set to feature Coyote CountryFest with Big Kenny & John Rich, Rodney Adkins, Mo Pitney, Striking Matches and Clare Dunn at 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $20. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

Home Sweet Home Show: A home improvement show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Visit momandpopupevents.wix.com/momandpopupevents.

Outdoor Yoga Classes: The grassy fields along the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area escarpment are set to be home to yoga from 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. The class is free with park admission, which is $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. Participants must bring a yoga mat. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Super Summer Theatre:"Tarzan" is planned for 8:05 p.m. through Aug. 29 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Parking is set to open at 5 p.m., and meadow seating at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair in general admission grass seating. Picnics are welcome, and concessions are sold. Tickets are $12 in advance and are available at showtix4u.com. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. The final show of the season is "Lend Me A Tenor" at 7:05 p.m. Sept. 10-26. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Brass Transit: The Toronto-based band plans a classic Chicago tribute concert at 8 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $19.95. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

Fall Hunting Classic:Free hunting seminars and promotions are scheduled through Aug. 30 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. A women's hunting and outdoor cooking workshop is scheduled for 3 p.m. Aug. 29. Free crafts, workshops and activities for children are scheduled during Next Generation Weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30. Visit basspro.com.

Water on the Meadow: Families are invited to play in the sprinklers and slip and slide down a 50-foot, water-covered plastic runway from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 30 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Participation is free with park admission, which is $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. The event is also set to include an interactive program about water conservation. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Music Discussion Group: The group is set to listen to and discuss music spanning different artists, genres, musical periods and themes from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 30 in the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Participation is free. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-6030.

Ranger-led hike to Sandstone Canyon: A hike for participants 7 or older is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. Aug. 31 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Attendees should bring water and a flashlight and wear closed-toed shoes. Participation is free with park admission, which is $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. Visit parks.nv.gov.

School Supply Drive: The Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet, 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., plans to offer free admission and a raffle entry to guests who donate new school supplies through Aug. 30. Visit fantasticindoorswapmeet.com.

"Monsters University": A free screening of the Pixar film is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Animation History: Children 6 to 11 are invited to learn about animation and create a flip book from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out at 4 p.m. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-6041.

Fabulous Las Vegas Scribes Membership Show: The touring show is set to feature calligraphy, letter arts and paper arts through Sept. 1 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit fabulouslvscribes.weebly.com.

"Modernism at Risk": A collection of large-scale photographs by Andrew Moore exploring the role designers play in preserving modern landmarks is slated to be on display through Sept. 6 at the Big Springs Gallery at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

Fall Arts Class Registration: Signups are underway for Rainbow Company Youth Theatre classes for children 4 to 17 and for other fine arts courses for all ages at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Registration runs through Sept. 16 for sessions that are scheduled for Sept. 16-Oct. 24. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.

"Going Home": Domenic Cretara and Christopher Troutman's exhibit of large-scale drawings focused on environment and family is set to be on display through Sept. 19 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is free. Visit artslasvegas.org.

"Be the Dinosaur: Life in the Cretaceous": The exhibit is scheduled to visit through Sept. 20 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Displays include an animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops, interactive video games and a dino bone dig. The attraction is also scheduled to offer a 30-minute live animal show titled "Eat or Be Eaten: Predators and Prey" at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30. The show is set to feature Springs Preserve zoologists and staff members with a rotating cast of animals, including bugs, lizards, snakes and small mammals. Audience members can participate in trivia games. A behind-the-scenes tour, offering a chance to get up close with the animals, is planned from noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The dinosaur exhibit and predator show are free for members or with paid general admission. The tour is an additional $3 for members or $5 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

"A Joyful Perspective": An exhibit of paintings by John Trimble reflecting on the spirituality, strength and beauty of black women is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 29 in the Spring Valley Library art gallery, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Admission is free. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

WORTH A DRIVE

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.

Liberty and Libations Mixer: Join American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada for a cocktail mixer set from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at The Roof Bar at Inspire, 107 Las Vegas Blvd. South. This will be a casual social gathering with friends, spirits and conversation. There will be a cash bar. RSVPs are required by visiting tinyurl.com/ACLUNVmixer.

"Death is a Drag": The original show with comedy and music is scheduled for 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at Inspire Theatre, 107 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or at dimeadozenproductions.com.

Wine and Canvas: Participants can pair wine with painting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Reflection Bay Golf Club, 75 Montelago Blvd. at Lake Las Vegas. The cost is $35 and covers painting supplies but not drinks. Call 702-568-7948 or visit reflectionbaygolf.com.

Unforgettable Fire — A Tribute to U2: The live performance is set for 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Dallas Events Center at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets start at $18.50. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Mount Charleston night hike: A night hike is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Spring Mountain Visitor Gateway, 2750 Kyle Canyon Road on Mount Charleston. Experience the Spring Mountains after dark and put your senses to the test to learn about the adaptations of nocturnal animals. Registration is required, and the cost is $5 per person for children and adults. The hike is rated easy, with mostly paved paths over small hills. Flashlights are suggested but not required. Register at gomtcharleston.com/register.html. Another hike is scheduled for Sept. 5.

Free concert: Mullivan's Edge is set to perform traditional Celtic music during a free concert set for 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Ansan Sister City Park, 7801 Ducharme Ave. The concert is appropriate for all ages, and residents are encouraged to bring blankets or low-back chairs. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Pets, alcohol and glass bottles are not permitted. Call 702-229-3514 or visit artslasvegas.org. For more on the band, visit mullaneymusic.com/bio.html.

"Sol Mexicano": Ballet Folklorico Sol Huasteco plans to present "Sol Mexicano," meaning "Mexican Sun," at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show and can be purchased at the cultural center front desk or at clarkcountynv.gov/parkregistration.

Shop For A Cause: The Women's Club of Summerlin plans to partner with Macy's at Downtown Summerlin for the 10th annual national charity shopping event Aug. 29. Customers can purchase shopping passes for $5 each from the Women's Club of Summerlin for the event created to support local charities' fundraising efforts. The club will keep all of the proceeds from the sale of the shopping passes, which entitle the holder to special discounts on regular, sale and clearance merchandise during the event. Macy's is at 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Visit macys.com/shopforacause or email president@womensclubofsummerlin.org.

Ranger Chat: Children can learn about the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and get in touch with nature at the event, planned for 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m Aug. 29 and 30. Attendees must meet at the Alan Bible Visitor Center. Call 702-293-8990.

The Artisan Craft Festival of Summerlin: The festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 30 in the Grand Ballroom at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Dive. Expect jewelry, paintings, sculpture, stitch work, candles, photography, wood working, soaps and more. Admission is free. Call 702-466-7683 or visit artisancraftfestival.com.

Westside Newcomers Club: The club plans to host a coffee event for prospective members at 9:15 a.m. Sept. 2 at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. The coffee event takes place the first Wednesday of each month. A luncheon with a program is planned for the second Wednesday of each month. Visit westsidenewcomersclub.org or call Phyllis Cohen at 702-818-5120.

Las Vegas Takes to the Skies: The free lecture about the rise and development of aviation in Las Vegas from 1920 to the present day by Clark County Museum Administrator Mark Hall-Patton is part of the Las Vegas Stories series and is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Vintage Urban Collection: The exhibit by Alexander P. Huerta of PeaceNArt Studio is set to be on display during regular library hours through Oct. 4 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibition features Huerta's works, which combine scratch board and collage techniques on wood, illustrating an urban story line. Call 702-507-3630.

"It Happened Like This": The free annual exhibition of mostly local artists, including Richard Hooker, Kim Johnson and C.A. Traen, reinterpreting the literary influences of narrative and mystery is open during receptions and by appointment only Aug. 27 through Nov. 25 in the Mayor's Gallery at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Call 702-229-1012 for an appointment and more information.

Chorus Singers sought: The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society has openings in both the Musical Arts Chorus & Orchestra and the Musical Arts Singers choral ensemble. To audition, visit snmas.com or call Dr. Douglas R. Peterson at 702-451-6672 for an appointment.

Cosmopolitan art exhibit: The P3Studio artist-in-residence Brent Sommerhauser's exhibit is set for viewing through Sept. 13 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 6 to 11 p.m. Sundays. Sommerhauser plans to introduce guests to kiln-formed glass, demonstrating the process of working with it and allowing them to create small sketches in glass by layering color combinations of glass powder, glass strings and other glass elements over Bullseye handmade glass tiles that Sommerhauser will fire in his Olympic glass kilns. The resulting tiles will be photographed and shared on his Instagram account @P3ArtGlass. Then, the tiles will be combined to contribute to a growing work that will serve as a record of those who participated, filling P3Studio with light, color and pattern. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.

Picnic by Design: The event, hosted by The Center in partnership with Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 at Symphony Park, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Before the event, designers will create over-the-top picnic baskets to be sold online to the Las Vegas community. On Sept. 12, guests who have purchased a basket can enjoy a picnic dinner experience using their basket. All proceeds are to benefit The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, and the foundation. Visit thecenterlv.org/picnic or call 702-802-5403.

Lucky Duck Family Festival: The Foundation for Positively Kids' 15th annual festival is planned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is free, and events throughout the day are set to include family activities, a dance-a-thon, children's games, characters and classic cars. All proceeds will benefit Positively Kids' programs for medically fragile children in Clark County. Attendees can adopt a rubber duck for $5, or a Quack Pack of six ducks for $25, for a chance to win a grand prize of $500,000 at the 4 p.m. duck pluck, where 5,000 rubber ducks will float in the pond at Town Square. Learn more about adopting a duck by visiting duckrace.com/lasvegas. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call Tilda Silao at 619-888-5301.

Register for the upcoming Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk and 5K: The Nevada chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation is registering participants for the Sept. 26 Hemophilia Walk and 5K at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. All walkers or runners who collect more than $25 in walk pledges will receive a 2015 Hemophilia Walk T-shirt. There is no fee to register. Visit hemophilia.org.

Dinosaurs & Roses charity drive: The thrift store at 4310 E. Tropicana Ave. plans to host a weekly event featuring a different charity each week. Shop in the nonprofit's store that week, and 20 percent of the sales will go to the charity. Visit dinosaursandroses.org and print a coupon or mention the charity of the week when you come in to shop. The Aug. 29 charity is Life Long Dreams.

"Hedwig and the Angry Inch": Performances of the musical are scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 27-29 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $28 for VIP, which includes splash zone seating and limited edition swag. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

Gardening in Small Places classes at The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension: Classes are to be at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Upcoming dates are Sept. 19, native plants; Oct. 3, tree selection; and Nov. 21, growing fruit at home. Class space is limited, and preregistration is required. There is a $25 fee for each class, which includes class materials. Contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5573.

Wet'n'Wild celebrates veterans: On Sept. 12 and 13, the Salute To Our Heroes promotion will offer free general admission to the water park, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road, to active members of the U.S. military, veterans and first responders, including active-duty police, sheriff, highway patrol, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. To receive a complimentary ticket, guests must show a valid ID or badge. Attendees may also purchase up to six discounted admission tickets for family members at $19.99 per ticket. Call 702-979-1600 or visit wetnwildlasvegas.com.

Race Against Lou Gehrig's Disease: The Richard Petty Driving Experience, the ride-along race car experience, is offering $30 off and donating $10 to ALS research per ride-along in August. Call 800-237-3889 or visit drivepetty.com.

50th Western reunion: Western High School's class of 1965 plans to host its 50th reunion Oct. 16 and 17 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Call Kathy Keller at 702-736-3155 or e-mail westernclassof65@gmail.com.

PLAN AHEAD

Block Party: Kids 11 or younger are invited to play with Lego and Duplo bricks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out at 6 p.m. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-6041.

Little Books and Little Cooks: A University of Nevada Cooperative Extension preschool nutrition class for children 3 to 5 and their parents is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursdays Sept. 3 to Oct. 15 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Participation is limited to 10 families. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3940.

"Art": The play by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays Sept. 4-20 in the Fischer Black Box at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org or call 702-362-7996.

STEAM Club: The science, technology, engineering, art and math club invites children 6 to 11 to explore science stations from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Children 5 or younger are invited to explore science at the library in the Little STEAM Club from 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 5, and families are welcome at the Family STEAM Club event from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 6. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

LV Craft Shows: Shows are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 5, Oct. 17, Nov. 28 and Dec. 13 in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Admission is free. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Russell Peters: The musician is set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 6 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49. Visit palms.com.

"Clybourne Park": Performances of the contemporary drama directed by Lysander Abadia are scheduled at 2 p.m Sundays and 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays Sept. 11-27 on the main stage at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org or call 702-362-7996.

Outdoor Saturday Movie Series: The Southern Highlands Community Association plans to screen films for residents in Goett Park, 11024 Southern Highlands Parkway. Films show at dusk or about 8 p.m. The schedule includes "Big Hero 6," Sept. 12, and "Guardians of the Galaxy," Sept. 26. Blankets and picnics are welcome. Admission is free. Visit southernhighlandshoa.com.

Air Supply: Soft rock legends Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock are set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 4-6 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $39.95. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

Real Estate Symposium: The Commercial Alliance Las Vegas plans to host its 10th annual Commercial Alliance Educational Symposium from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Lunch is set to feature "Las Vegas Real Estate Legends ’€“ When Cocktail Napkins Were Contracts" with panelists to include local experts Kevin Buckley and Mark Fine. On-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m. All-day admission is $99 for alliance or Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors members and $149 for others or $40 for lunch only. Visit calv.org or call 702-784-5050.

Alejandra Guzmán: The Mexican singer, songwriter and actress is set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $53. Visit palms.com.

Free poetry workshops on Beat Poetics: The last workshop is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, conducted by new Clark County poet laureate Bruce Isaacson. Email poetlaureateclarkcounty@cox.net to register.

Super Summer Benefit: Sen. Richard Bryan is scheduled to serve as master of ceremonies when Super Summer Theatre celebrates 40 years of performances with a family-friendly benefit from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 13 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Adult tickets are $140, and tickets for children 6 to 17 are $40. Children 5 or younger get in free. The adult ticket price includes wine, beer and cocktails. Food served family-style will be available. An area is set to be devoted to children's activities. Proceeds are slated to support the theater's efforts to secure a $500,000 challenge grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. Visit supersumertheatre.org.

Nuclear history: Ernie Williams and Richard Reed, with 100 years of experience working at the Nevada Test Site between them, are set to speak on Nevada nuclear testing history from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at the West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free, but registration is required. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.

Grandparent's Day: Seniors 50 or older and their grandchildren are invited to a free Clark County celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12 at the West Flamingo Senior Center and outside in West Flamingo Park, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. The event is set to kick off at 9:15 a.m. with a half-mile walk around the park. Other activities include a bounce house for kids, games such as horse shoes and lawn croquet, and booths featuring the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Master Gardner Program, the Gem and Mineral Society, the Society For Financial Awareness and the State of Nevada Health Partners. Indoors, expect all-ages yoga, a magic show and Wii Bowling. Vision checks will be offered by the Summerlin Lions Club. Participants are encouraged to bring donations of yarn for future public art projects by the West Flamingo Yarn Stormers. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks.

Joe Weider's IFBB Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend: More than 200 athletes are expected to compete alongside the best bodybuilders in the world at the event scheduled Sept. 17-19 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Fans are invited to meet the sport's superstars during a free event slated for 8 pm. Sept. 17 at the Orleans Area Concourse Level. Tickets for Mr Olympia judging, fitness and bikini finals scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept 18 range from $72 to $176. Tickets for figure, 212 showdown and Mr. Olympia finals set for 7 p.m. Sept. 19 range from $88 to $237. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

Rock Fantasy: Tributes to David Lee Roth, Jon Bon Jovi and Elton John are planned at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $25. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Killian's Angels: The local Celtic band is set to perform at 9 p.m. Sept. 18 and 19 at Brendan's Irish Pub inside The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Dangerous Curves: Women in Music: A free city of Las Vegas concert featuring the trio Dangerous Curves, made up of Lisa Smith, Margaret Menzies and Karen Michaels backed up by a four-piece band, is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza at Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive. Visit dangerouscurves.weebly.com.

Vegas Gone Yoga! Festival: More than 500 yoga enthusiasts are expected to celebrate National Yoga Month with more than 27 indoor and outdoor classes led by teachers from 14 local yoga studios from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. A Peace Day Concert is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 21. One-day admission is $119, and the full weekend is $169. Visit vegasgoneyoga.com.

The Temptations: The Motown legends featuring members Otis Williams, Bruce Williamson, Terry Weeks, Ron Tyson and Joe Herndon are set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at The Orleans showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $39.95. Visit oreanscasino.com.

Oliver Dragojevic: The Croatian pop star is set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $69. Visit palms.com.

Avoid being a victim: Wade Barnhart of the Clark County Park Police is set to talk about staying safe from fraud and other personal crimes from 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24 at the West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. The $2 activity fee includes a light lunch. Visit clarkcountynv.gov

"Billy Topit Master Magician": A world premiere of a film produced and directed by and starring Lance Burton, with a script by Burton and Michael Goudeau, is scheduled at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at Brenden Theatres in the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Red carpet arrivals are set to begin at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at varietysn.org. The event is set to raise funds for Variety The Children's Charity of Southern Nevada, the Las Vegas Shriners and the Nevada SPCA. Visit lanceburton.com.

"Three Classic Fairy Tales" presented by Disney Live!: The live stage show featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy on a journey through fairy tales is scheduled at 6 p.m. Oct. 2, and 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $20. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

Sips 4 Scholarships: A benefit for Good Samaritan Christian Academy is set to include live jazz music, food, wine and silent and live auctions from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 3 at the 8425 Windmill Lane school. Tickets are $15. Visit newhopechristianacademylv.org or call 702-407-6749.

Gregg Allman: The singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Allman Brothers Band is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $39. Visit palms.com.

Business Bus Tour: NAIOP Southern Nevada, a commercial real estate development association, plans bring back its bus tour designed to take business leaders through the area's major development projects. The popular tour, which has been on hiatus throughout the recession, is set to begin with lunch at the Rio at noon Oct. 8 and end around 4 p.m. NAIOP members can reserve a seat for $75 and nonmembers for $95 through Sept. 30. Visit naiopnv.org or call 702-798-7194.

Psychic Evening: Best known for starring on the TLC cable show "Long Island Medium," psychic medium Theresa Caputo is set to give live audience member readings and talk about her life at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $39.75. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

Kris Kristofferson and John Prine: The co-headliners plan a concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49. Visit palms.com.

Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic: The invitational basketball tournament featuring teams from the University of Colorado, Southern Methodist University, Pennsylvania State University, Kent State University, Canisius College, the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Nicholls State University and Hampton University, is scheduled Dec. 22 and 23 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Two-day packages start at $50. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

ONGOING

Buddhism 101: The free event is planned at 10 a.m. every Saturday and 6 p.m. every Wednesday at the SGI-Las Vegas Buddhist Center, 2725 W. Charleston Blvd. Participants can learn about Nichiren Buddhism, karma, the Lotus Sutra and how to chant to transform their lives and become happy. Visit sgi-usa-lasvegas.org or call 702-258-6489.

Pau Hana Social: The Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club conducts a monthly social gathering at the Aloha Kitchen & Bar, 2605 S. Decatur Blvd., No. 110. Potential new members are invited to attend. Visit lasvegashcc.org.

Film Screenings and Live Performances: The Sci Fi Center, 5077 Arville St., offers events most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. A Typical Saturday Night, an evening of burlesque and comedy, is scheduled at 10 p.m. every third Saturday. Live shadowcast performances of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" are scheduled at 10 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. For a full schedule of upcoming showings, visit thescificenter.com.

Fish Feeding: Watch staff members feed the fish in the faux stream at 4 p.m. Fridays at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Visit basspro.com.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Celebration of Life: The collection raising awareness about children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases is slated to be on display through Aug. 31 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. To purchase or sponsor a sculpture from the show, call Erica Thompson at 702-341-2903.

Birds of the Air Food Pantry: Operating out of Epic Church, 8755 W. Warm Springs Road, the pantry is set to provide free groceries to those in need from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of the month. The church serves ZIP codes 89113, 89118, 89139, 89141, 89148, 89178 and 89179. Call 702-838-6213.

Las Vegas Crafters Guild: The group meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday at Michaels, 7195 Arroyo Crossing Parkway. Visit lasvegascraftersguild.com or call 702-260-0932.

Live Music: Music is offered from 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday featuring Marty Mancuso and from noon to 3 p.m. every Sunday featuring Mark and Dom at Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 100. Call 702-750-2991 or visit elementskitchenandmartinibar.com.

Square Dancing Classes: The Stardusters Square & Round Dancers meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays for $5 at the Meadows Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 2900 S. Valley View Blvd. Call 702-348-4906.

Ethnic Express International Folk Dancing: The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., has scheduled dancing for participants 8 or older from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays. The cost is $4 per person. Learn international dance styles, including Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Israeli, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian and Turkish folk dances. Call 702-732-4871 or visit ethnicexpresslasvegas.org.

Free Fly Fishing Workshops: Workshops led by Bill Teresco are set to be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. for beginners and from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. for advanced students Thursdays at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Visit basspro.com or call 702-730-5200.

Scottish Country Dancing: The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., is set to host dancing for participants 13 or older from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. every Friday. The cost is $5 per person. Call 702-229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.

Free Zumba Classes: Licensed instructor Jean Smith teaches dance fitness to Latin rhythms, appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, offers. Call 702-507-6030 or visit lvccld.org. This class is also offered at 6 p.m. Fridays at Body Focus Fitness, 7380 S. Eastern Ave. Call 702-228-4967.

Open Mic: Events are planned from 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Call 702-365-7111 or visit orleanscasino.com.

Live Local Bands: Bands play at 9 p.m. Saturdays at Money Plays, 4755 W. Flamingo Road, and an open mic night is scheduled at 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Visit moneyplayslv.com.

Karaoke: Music is scheduled from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Jack's Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit palacestation.sclv.com.

John Windsor: The singer is scheduled to perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturdays and from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays at McMullan's Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. He also is scheduled at 8:45 p.m. Mondays at Ri Ra Irish Pub in Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit john-windsor.com.

Jerry Tiffe: The musician is scheduled to perform from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays at Arizona Charlie's Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd. Visit arizonacharliesdecatur.com.

The Peter Love Trio: The group is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at Jack's Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit palacestation.sclv.com.

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