Southwest-area Community Events Calendar for Feb. 11-17, 2016

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. "Where I Lived": A Nevada Housing Division exhibit made up of drawings created by Clark County students is set to be on display Feb. 11 through March 29 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

2. Sin City Sinners album release party: The Las Vegas-based band — featuring Joshua Alan, Michael "Doc" Ellis, Scotty Griffin and Blas Elias — plans to host a free album release party for "Let it Burn" at 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at Count's Vamp'ed Rock Bar & Grill, 6750 W. Sahara Ave. A special "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" performance is planned for 9:30 p.m. A portion of funds raised from album pre-order sales will go to the nonprofit no-kill Nevada SCPA animal rescue. Visit officialsinners.com. The band is also set to perform free shows at 10 p.m. Feb. 11 and 25 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

3. Polar Bear Plunge: The all-ages event is slated for 9 a.m. Feb. 13 at Garside Pool, 250 S. Torrey Pines Drive. Registration is open at Pavilion Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $3 in advance and $5 the day of the event. The cost includes hot chocolate after the swim. Children must swim with an adult. Proceeds will be used to purchase swim attire for those in need during the summer 2016 season. This event is co-sponsored by Ward 1 Las Vegas City Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian. Call 702-229-1488.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Super Smash Bros. Tournament: Teens are invited to play on the Wii U from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

Valentine crafts: Teens are invited to a Valentine's Day Craft Extravaganza scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 11 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3940.

Heart-y Art-y Valentine Part-y: Children are invited to celebrate Valentine's Day with crafts and activities from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 12 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-270-2110.

Baile: A concert with Baile featuring Los Temerarios along with Los Angeles De Charly, Industria Del Amor and Rocio y Su Sonora is scheduled at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $46. Visit orleansarena.com.

Night at the museum: Parents can drop kids ages 5 to 12 off for a night of Valentine's entertainment to include a screening of "Wreck-It-Ralph," cookie decorating, snacks, card-making and pizza from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $25 per child with a $5 discount for members. Visit springspreserve.org.

Machine Gun Kelly's: The band is set to perform at 9 p.m. Feb. 12 and 13 in Brendan's Irish Pub in The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Rockin' Jump Las Vegas opening: The first valley location is set to kick-off with a Valentine's Day-themed carnival extravaganza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at 7200 Montessouri St., Suite 160. The event is set to feature face painters, balloon artists, a heart archway where guests can take photos, and a "surprise" flash mob experience. The park will also make a $1,000 donation to the American Heart Association's Go Red Por Tu Corazon campaign, with a check presentation to take place during the event. The location features wall-to-wall trampolines, including a large open jump arena, a jump pit with a stunt air bag, two trampoline dodge ball courts, 360 Slam Dunk basketball arenas, the X-Beam challenge and a three-story climbing rock tower. Visit lasvegas.rockinjump.com.

Garden Toddler Time: Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 are invited to learn basic gardening schools in a hands-on workshop scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Springs Preserve. The class is $2 per member child or $3 for nonmembers. Parents must accompany children. Visit springspreserve.org.

Jose Feliciano: The Latin crossover musician is set to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $29. Meet-and-greet options are available. Guests 17 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Kwak Ballet Academy: A presentation by the local ballet company under the guidance of Kydong Kwak and Yoomie Lee is scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383. For more on the company, visit kwakballet.com.

McCoo and Davis: Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., former lead singers for The 5th Dimension, are set to debut their new show "Up, Up & Away! a musical fable" at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The musical tells a love story about two aspiring stars sprinkled with classics such as "Up, Up and Away," "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In," "Worst That Could Happen," "You Don't Have to be a Star (To be in My Show)," "MacArthur Park," "Help!," "Blackbird," "Midnight Hour," "One Less Bell (to Answer)" and "The Man That Got Away." Tickets start at $29.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

David Perrico & His Pop Strings Orchestra: Expect pop, jazz, rock and R&B with modern orchestrations by Perrico when the 15-piece ensemble performs a free set at 11 p.m. Feb. 13 and 27 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

Love Affair: The 14th annual concert is set to feature Midnight Star, The Emotions, Heatwave, Debra and Ronnie Laws, Jody Watley, Malo, GQ, The Jets, Evelyn "Champagne" King, and Color Me Badd at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $30. Visit orleansarena.com.

Fire Station Open House: An open house with emergency equipment and CPR demonstrations is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 13 at Clark County Fire Station 24, 7525 S. Dean Martin Drive. Visitors can also expect education materials from the American Heart Association, tours of the station and the department's fire prevention safety house and a visit from the McGruff crime dog mascot and the department's Captain-B-Safe firefighter mascot. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.

Rally for Your Rights: William Dulaney, David Devereaux and Gene Langley are among speakers scheduled to talk about protecting constitutional freedoms at a rally scheduled for noon Feb. 13 at the Leatherneck Club, 4360 W. Spring Mountain Road. Email Mike Edwards at rallyforyourrights@gmail.com.

Barry Black: The singer/songwriter plans to share his soul-influenced sounds in a free show scheduled at 10 p.m. Feb. 14 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

Eastern Christian Formation Institute: Our Lady of Wisdom Byzantine Catholic Church, 2120 Lindell Road, plans to offer the class Differences Between the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great at noon and 7 p.m. Feb. 14-16. The class Scripture Reaching in Depth — The Catholic Epistles is planned for 7 p.m. Feb. 23 and March 1, 8, 15 and 22. Soup suppers are planned for 5 p.m. in the church hall to precede the classes. The free courses will count toward Catechist Certification. Call 702-873-5101.

Science Camp: Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to travel back to ancient Egypt and dissect the science of mummification during an I Want My Mummy science camp scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The camp is $40 for Springs Preserve members and $50 for nonmembers. Extended care is available from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an additional $10. Space is limited. Register at springspreserve.org.

Meet the Managers: NAIOP Southern Nevada, the commercial real estate development association, plans to host Who's Behind the Curtains? Meet the Managers, a panel of city and county managers set to give updates on upcoming projects such as Union Village, Faraday at Apex, the Lucky Dragon Casino and more during a monthly breakfast meeting scheduled at 7 a.m. Feb. 18 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is $25 for members or $40 for nonmembers. Visit naiopnvevents.org.

Cirque Run: Cirque du Soleil is set to host its 15th annual Run Away with Cirque du Soleil community 5K run and 1-mile fun walk March 12 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Onsite registration is set to start at 7 a.m. Pre-race activities are slated to begin at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $37 for the 5K and $27 for the 1-mile in advance or $3 more after March 1. Register at tinyurl.com/run2016.

Fomato Fun: The Midnight Fomato Society plans to present "Bad Head," a comedy directed by John Tomasello featuring science fiction, fantasy, burlesque and foam tomatoes that the audience is welcome to lob at one another and actors during the show. The show is set to run at 10 p.m. Fridays through March 25, at the Sci Fi Center, 5077 Arville St. Tickets are $10. Fomatoes will be sold at the show (cash only). Visit facebook.com/thescificentervegas.

"Wonders of the Arctic": Learn about the crucial role that ice plays in the lives of people and animals in the Arctic during screenings of the film scheduled from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in February in the Big Springs Theater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The film is included with admission to the Springs Preserve. Visit springspreserve.org.

Gardening Series: A series on designing gardens with hands-on experience in a teaching garden is scheduled from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturdays through March 12 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The cost is $37.50 for individual classes. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

Sinatra's Centennial: The Las Vegas News Bureau plans to celebrate Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday with photographs in an exhibit set to run through March 20 during regular hours at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-6030.

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: The area's best student artwork and writing is set to be on display through April 3 in the Big Springs Gallery at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Gallery admission is included with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org.

"Force of Nature" Exhibit: The free exhibit featuring works by Elizabeth Blau, Rossitiza Todorova and Orlando Montenegro Cruz on nature and movement relating to travel through space and the human effect on the environment is planned from 12:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through April 20 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Call 702-229-6383.

WORTH A DRIVE

"To Kill a Mockingbird": Performances by the Nevada Conservatory Theatre are planned at 8 p.m. Feb. 12, 13, 18-20, 25-27 and 2 p.m. Feb. 14, 21 and 28 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $27.50 and $33. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

Broadway in the Hood presents "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill": The event is scheduled at 8 p.m. Feb. 12-14 and 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. The show is set at one of Billy Holiday's last performances in a seedy bar in Philadelphia. Tickets range from $14.95 to $22.95. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

"A Night of Expression": The talent showcase celebrating Black History Month is set to feature singing, dancing, instrumental music and the spoken word from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at the East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-2473 or 702-229-6079.

Mozart's "Cosi Fan Tutte": Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 and 21 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $15. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Galentine's Day: Hosted by the femme fatale Kayla from 98.5 KLUC and Heather Collins from Mix 94.1, the event is set from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Feb. 12 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Champagne, snacks and a screening of "Bridesmaids" is planned. The entrance fee is $10 and supports The Just One Project, a local nonprofit that engages the community to go out and volunteer in easy and simple ways. Before and after the movie, the hosts will raffle off prizes along with giving every guest a gift to leave with. Tickets will be available for purchase on location or in advance at tinyurl.com/h7ukutg.

Las Vegas Mayor's Cup International Showcase: The stay-and-play tournament for teams of boys and girls U12-U19 is planned for Feb. 12-15 at the Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex, Kellogg-Zaher Sports Complex and Ed Fountain Park, among other venues. The tournament is co-hosted by the city of Las Vegas and the Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club. Team registration closed in December, but games are free for spectators. Call 702-229-2488, email info@lvmayorscup.com or visit vmayorscup.com.

Theatre in the Valley: The troupe plans to perform Susan Sandler's romantic comedy "Crossing Delancey" from 8 to 9:45 p.m. Feb. 12, 13 and 19 and from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Feb. 14 and 21 at its playhouse, 10 Pacific Ave. The cost is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children. Call 702-558-7275 or email tivrsvp@gmail.com.

Dam Short Film Festival: The 12th annual Dam Short Film Festival is planned through Feb. 13 at Boulder Theatre, 1225 Arizona St., in Boulder City. It is set to include 23 programs featuring nearly 130 short films of a variety of genres. Tickets are $9 per film program, with each program containing between four and eight short films. Daily and four-day passes are also available. Tickets can be purchased at Boulder Theatre during the event. For the full schedule of short films and events, visit damshortfilm.org.

"My Moments, My Mentors, My Maya, My Rainbow in the Clouds": The musical performance based on intimate recollections of the mentors in director Torrey A. Russell's life, including Dr. Maya Angelou, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Feb. 13 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3980.

"Voices from the Sagebrush": The event, part of the Rainbow Company's Nevada Series, is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. The event includes a catered barbecue dinner with the cast and crew, a VIP tour of the company's 40th Anniversary Nevada Series Costume Exhibit with the curator and designers, followed by the performance. The cost is $25. Other performances, which are $5 for general admission, are set for 7 p.m. Feb. 12 and 2 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

"Cinderella": The performance presented by the Nevada Ballet Theatre is planned at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29 to $139. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Sweets & Treats 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: The dog-friendly event is set at 9 a.m. Feb. 13 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Registration is $10 to $35. The first 100 registrants are set to receive a free T-Shirt. To register, visit sweetsandtreatslvcom. For more information, call 702-229-1702.

The Shirelles: The 1960s pop group plans to perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 inside the M Pavilion at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $19.99, $24.99 or $29.99. Visit themresort.com, ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

Antique & Collectibles Show: The 51st annual event is planned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 12 and 13 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. Those who attend from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 12 pay $10, and those who attend from noon to 5 p.m. that day pay $5. Admission on Feb. 13 is $5 for all attendees. Call 702-267-2171 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Craft fair shows: The events are planned from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 14 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 15 in the lower-level center court at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. The shows are aimed at helping promote artists and craftspeople who make their livings exhibiting at such events. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

Valentine's Day Cruise: The cruises are planned from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 to 10 p.m. Feb. 14 on a luxury yacht set to depart from the Lake Las Vegas Marina, 10 Costa Di Lago. The cost is $30 per person. The price includes free sweets from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and a drink. Visit lakelasvegasevents.com.

Singing Valentines: Two local singing groups are offering singing Valentines. The Celebrity City Chorus offers an in-person singing telegram by a quartet for $40 a song, which includes a card, a small box of chocolates and a flower. The group also will sing over the phone for people out of state for $10. Visit celebritycitychorus.com or call 702-612-9567. The Silver Statesmen will send a quartet to serenade your sweetheart for Valentine's Day for $50 to $100, depending on how narrow the delivery window is. It is set to include two love songs in barbershop style, a red rose and a personalized Valentine's card with your message. Visit silverstatesmenbarbershopchorus.com or call 702-280-2815.

Kickin' it for Cartwheel: The kickball tournament hosted by the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is planned at 8 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, 298 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd. Groups, companies and individuals 15 or older can register teams of between 10 and 12 people to compete, with registration costing $250 and $300, respectively, due by Feb. 15. Teams must have an equal number of men and women. Competitors will receive a Kickin' it for Cartwheel T-shirt, and awards will be given for first, second and third place, with a special award for the most creative team uniform. Proceeds will benefit Camp Cartwheel, an annual overnight experience for children diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. Call 702-735-8434 or visit nvccf.org.

American Airlines Kiwi Club Chapter meeting: The luncheon is set for 11 a.m. Feb. 17 at at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar at Town Square Las Vegas, 6635 Las Vegas Blvd. South. All flight attendants, online and retired, from American Airlines, American Eagle, TWA and US Airlines are welcome. RSVP with Kay Jennings at 702-896-5496.

Pahrump Hot Air Balloon Festival: The annual event is set for noon Feb. 26 and 8 a.m. Feb. 27 and 28 at Petrack Park, 150 state Route 160, in Pahrump, about 60 miles west of Las Vegas. The family-friendly festival is set to bring together more than 20 hot air balloon pilots from the western states, music, entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and more. Events are scheduled throughout the three days, including glow balloon events. Admission to the festival is free, and guests can purchase tethered balloon rides for $10 and a wristband for the carnival for $20. Visit visitpahrump.com/events.

"Wallflowers": The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts is slated to host the exhibit by Jill Parisi during regular gallery hours through March 19 at the CSN Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The gallery plans to include printmaking and printmaking-based installation art by State University of New York at New Paltz associate professor of printmaking Parisi. Parisi's artwork celebrates the plant and animal kingdom's wide palette and intricate patterns. Call 702-651-4146.

PLAN AHEAD

Walk With a UMC Doc: Travel the trails with a physician from University Medical Center and chat about health issues from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Springs Preserve 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

Gypsy Road: The five-piece rock band is set to play at 10 p.m. Feb. 18 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

"Infrared": Sean Russell's infrared photographs of lake homes, docks and shorelines in Big Lake, Minn., are set to be on display Feb. 18 through April 24 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3940.

Italian Cooking: The chefs at the Divine Cafe plan to lead guests through the cuisine of Italy during a hands-on class scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The class fee is $80.10 for members and $89 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

Killian's Angels: The band is set to perform at 9 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 in Brendan's Irish Pub in The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Black History Month Festival: All ages are invited to enjoy live music and dance performances, dishes from local soul food restaurants, a historic black Las Vegas photo exhibit and activities for kids from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $5 with discounts for members. Visit springspreserve.org.

Stellar Gospel Music Awards: An award show recognizing the accomplishments of gospel music icons is scheduled at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $50. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

USA Ballroom Dances: The USA Dance Las Vegas Chapter No. 4038 invites dancers 13 or older to dance from 7 to 10:30 p.m. with a group lesson set at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $10 for adults or $5 for students or members of the military. Visit usadancelasvegas.org or call 702-260-0772.

Emblem Club fundraiser: The Las Vegas Emblem Club No. 114 plans to host its annual Paisano Dinner at 5 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Elk's Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Italian food, raffles and entertainment are planned, with funds raised going to local charities. Tickets are $20. Call 702-870-7734 or 702-217-1627.

Communitywide Sew-A-Thon: The event, to benefit Dress A Girl Around the World, is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at Peccole Ranch Clubhouse, 9501 Red Hills Road. Call 702-275-4458.

Arctic Voices: Learn about the wildlife and people who live in the Arctic at a Canadian Museum of Nature and Science North exhibit set to be on display Feb. 20-May 18 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

Retired New York City Police officers meeting: The 35-year-old group plans to meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at O'Aces Bar & Grill, 4955 S. Decatur Blvd. It meets the last Thursday of the month. Email trimboli.peter@yahoo.com.

Metal in the Pearl: Megadeth is set to be joined by Suicidal Tendencies, Children of Bodom and Havok at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49.54. Visit palms.com.

Michael Grimm: The artist and past winner of "America's Got Talent" is set to perform at 9 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27 in Brendan's Irish Pub in The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Cyanide: The Las Vegas-based heavy metal band is set to perform a free show at 10 p.m. Feb. 26 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

JAMZ Nationals: The youth cheer and dance All-Star division championships are set for Feb. 26-29 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $16.50. Visit orleansarena.com.

Tomato Workshop: Learn the basics of growing tomatoes in the desert during a workshop scheduled from 8 to 10 a.m. Feb. 27 a the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The class is $10 for members or $15 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

Showbiz Kidz Showcase: Fortgang Music Productions is planning the event at 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at Rendezvous Restaurant, 2605 S. Decatur Blvd. Food and live entertainment are planned. Call Steve or Delly Fortgang at 702-263-9594 or email showbizkidz@centurylink.net. Visit showbizkidz.net.

Brass Roots Quintet: Led by former Glen Miller Orchestra trombonist Walt Boenig, the quintet, which includes trumpeters Gary Cordell and Tom Wright, Doug Beasley on French horn and Dan Ulrich on tuba, is scheduled to perform a free concert at 2 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.

Variety Salutes Hollywood: Variety The Children's Charity is slated to host a red carpet Oscar party staring with pre-Oscar coverage at 4 p.m. Feb. 28 on the big screen at Brenden Theaters at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Co-hosted by ABC news anchor Dayna Roselli and 98.5 KLUC-FM's Chet Buchanan, guests can walk the red carpet with local celebrities and watch the award show at the benefit event. Tickets are $25 and include $25 in theater concessions. VIP tickets are $250 and include an hors d'oeuvre menu created by Alizé at the Top of The Palms. Visit varietysn.org.

Dueling Pianos: A free all-request, audience-driven, sing-along show is slated for 9 p.m. to midnight Feb. 29 and 20 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

Nevada Women's Film Festival: Robin Greenspun is set to be honored as Nevada Women Filmmaker of the Year at this year's Nevada Women's Film Festival, set to kick off March 4 in the Big Springs Theater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., with a reception and screening of her documentary "Semicolon: The Adventures of Ostomy Girl." The three-day festival is also slated to include screenings of films from all over the world made by women or with stories featuring strong female characters. Also planned are panel discussions ranging from costuming for films to a behind-the-scenes look at Brett Levner's feature film about underage sex trafficking, "The Track." Student and youth filmmakers are also set to be featured. Tickets start at $20 for one day. All-access passes start at $35. Visit nwffest.com.

Jeremy James: Acoustic artist Jeremy James plans to perform his one-man show featuring a 700-song set list spanning 50 years of favorites from 7 to 10 p.m. March 3 in Social at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

Joe Satriani: The singer/songwriter is set to perform at 8 p.m. March 4 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $43. Visit palms.com.

Stoney Curtis Band: Expect rock and blues when the band plays a free show at 10 p.m. March 4 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

"In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play": Sarah Ruhl's play delves into the emotions a wife goes through as her scientist husband treats "hysterical women" with a new intimate technology. Performances directed by Gillen Brey are scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 4-20, at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

New Moon Hike in the Ash Grove: A ranger is set to lead a hike at 4:30 p.m. March 6 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. The two-mile hike over uneven terrain is recommended for adults and children 7 or older. Park admission is $7 for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Brave the Shave: Get your head shaved or watch others go under the clippers to benefit children with cancer during a St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser scheduled March 5 at McMullan's Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. McMullan's is consistently among the top five fundraisers for the national organization. Visit stbaldricks.org.

Fiddle & Guitar: Internationally recognized musicians Alex DePue, on fiddle, and Miguel DeHoyos, on guitar, are set to take traditional flamenco style and blend it with everything from rock favorites to original works during a concert scheduled at 7 p.m. March 12 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Rockabilly Weekend: Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, a festival featuring music, a classic car show, burlesque, dancing, tiki pool parties, a pin-up contest, bowling, more than 120 vendors and more, is scheduled April 14-17 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Four-day passes are $125 before March 31 and $150 if any remain after. Car show-only tickets are $30. Visit vivalasvegas.net.

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

Dion: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Dion is set to perform at 8 p.m. March 25 and 26 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $49.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Star Trek — The Ultimate Voyage: A live symphony orchestra backed up by projected film and television footage is set to bring 50 years of "Star Trek" music to the stage for the first time at 7 p.m. April 4 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are on sale now for $50. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses: The band plans to bring new swingin' sounds to town with a concert scheduled at 10 p.m. April 16 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $27.52. Visit palms.com.

Tuna Time: Two actors are set to play multiple characters in the comedy "Tuna Does Vegas," set to run May 6-22 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Visit lvlt.org.

Il Divo: The classical crossover group is set to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $74 and are on sale now. Visit palms.com.

ONGOING

Friday Night Live: Live bands are slated to play from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Admission is $5. An after party with DJ R.O.B. is scheduled from 10 p.m. to midnight. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Karaoke Night: The restaurant at Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16395 Bonnie Springs Road, offers karaoke from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday nights and live music Saturday nights. Visit bonniesprings.org.

"Through My Lens": Artist David R. Murphy's color and black and white photos featuring scenes from his travels and his family's ranch in southwestern Colorado are set to be on display through Feb. 16 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3940.

Sustainability Gulch Puppet Show: A wacky Wild West puppet adventure is scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekends through Feb. 28 in the Big Springs Theater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The show is included with paid admission. For an extra $5, guests can meet, sing and dance with and take pictures with the puppets at a Puppet Party Hoedown scheduled for noon and 2 p.m. Visit springspreserve.org.

"Becoming Animal: Standing Witness for the Sentient Wild": The exhibit of photography by Sharon K. Shafer is set to be on display through March 31 at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit museums.nevadaculture.org.

Bluegrass jam sessions: The events are planned at 11:30 p.m. Saturdays on the patio at McMullan's Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 110. Call 702-247-7000.

Birds of the Air Food Pantry: The pantry, operating out of Epic Church, 8755 W. Warm Springs Road, is set to provide free groceries to those in need from 10 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of the month. ZIP codes served are 89113, 89118, 89139, 89141, 89148, 89178, and 89179. Email birdsoftheair@epiclv.org.

A Home 4 Spot: Pet adoption events are scheduled from 11 am. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Petco, 10000 W. Sahara Blvd., from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. the third Saturday of most months at Woof Gang Pet Bakery, 7080 N. Durango Drive, Suite 140, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of most months at The Wagging Tail Pet Store, 10170 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 157. Visit ahome4spot.com.

Buddhism 101: The free event is planned at 10 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays 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.

Toddler Fun: Staff from Family to Family Connection plan to demonstrate activities for toddlers and parents at 11:30 a.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

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.

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. Tuesdays and Saturdays featuring Marty Mancuso and from noon to 3 p.m. Sundays featuring Mark and Dom at Elements Fine Casual Dining & Cocktails, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 100. Call 702-750-2991 or visit elementscasualdining.com.

Square Dancing Classes: The Stardusters Square & Round Dancers are set to 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. Fridays. 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. 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 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.