East Valley Community Events Calendar, Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. "Elf the Musical": Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26-28, 10 a.m. Nov. 28 and 2 p.m. Nov. 27-29 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $29. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

2. Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society: The group plans to celebrate its 53rd anniversary season with performances of W. A. Mozart's "Grand Mass in C Minor" and J. S. Bach's "Magnificat" set for 3 p.m. Nov. 29 in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Soloists are scheduled to be Amy Cofield Williamson, soprano; Valeria Ore, mezzo-soprano; Scott Williamson, tenor; and Neil Wilson, bass-baritone. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, the disabled and military personnel and $10 for students with ID. Tickets are available at UNLV's Performing Arts Center box office, or by visiting unlv.edu/pac or calling 702-895-2787.

3. The 29th annual Downtown Hoedown: The Hoedown is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at The Fremont Street Experience, from Fremont and Main streets through Las Vegas Boulevard South, to celebrate the return of the annual National Finals Rodeo to Las Vegas. The concert event is set to feature free performances from Montgomery Gentry, Tracy Lawrence, Chris Janson, Chase Bryant, JT Hodges and Jackson Michelson on Fremont Street Experience's three stages. NASCAR Fanfest, also a free event, is set to feature 16 Chase for the NASCAR Spirit Cup drivers from 2 to 4 p.m. on the Third Street Stage. Visit vegasexperience.com.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

"'Twas a Girls Night Before Christmas — The Musical": The performance, a Christmas sequel to "Girls Night: The Musical," is scheduled at 7 p.m. Nov. 26-28 and 2 p.m. Nov. 28 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $35. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band: The performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 27, 6 p.m. Nov. 28 and 8:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $37 to $59. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

The Cains: The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at Stoney's Rockin' Country at Town Square Las Vegas, 6611 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets for the 18-or-older event are $5 for locals, $10 for out of state and $15 for 18- to 20-year-olds. Visit stoneysrockincountry.com or call 702-435-2855.

Class registration: Registration for classes, including African Dance for Children, Audio Engineering and Capoeira/Martial Arts, is scheduled from Nov. 28 to Jan. 2 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

Adobe Brick Demonstration: The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 28 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission is $1, and children 12 or younger are admitted free. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.

The Summit Big Band: The event is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at Ron DeCar's Event Center, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd South. The band is under the direction of Grammy Award winner Gary Anderson and features vocalist Ronnie Rose with his A Salute to Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington and Woody Herman. Tickets are $15 to $22. Visit rondecarseventcenter.com or call 702-384-0771.

"Christmas in Connecticut": A screening of the 1945 film is scheduled at 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Diabetes in Balance support group: The meeting for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at 10 a.m. Dec. 2 and each first Wednesday of the month at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

"My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm Home for the Holidays … the Therapy Continues": Performances of Steve Solomon's showare scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 2-5 and 3 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $35 to $40. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Las Vegas Senior Center 26th annual Holiday Handi-craft Sale: The event is open to shoppers of all ages and is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

This Could Be Your Ticket Out: The lecture, part of the UNLV University Libraries Center for Gaming Research's Eadington Fellows Colloquium Series, is scheduled at 3 p.m. Dec. 3 in Lied Library's Goldfield Room at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

The Rainbow Bridge — pet loss support groups: The groups are scheduled to meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3 and at the same time on the first Thursday of each month at the Swenson Inpatient Unit Conference Room at Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 Swenson St. Contact Jennifer Mauceri at 702-796-3185 or jmauceri@nah.org.

Oil Paintings by Robert Zinni: A meet-the-artist event is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 Bank of Nevada, 100 City Parkway, Suite 120, inside the Molasky Corporate Center, for the "Trust" exhibition by painter Robert Zinni. His artwork is set to be on display at the bank during normal hours through December.

Christmas in Las Vegas: The event, part of the Las Vegas Stories series, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Patricia Cafferata used extensive research and personal interviews to create a heartwarming collection of stories about how Nevadans have celebrated the holiday, from 1858 to the present day. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Clint Holmes: Performances are scheduled at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 3-5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $37 to $46. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

The 11th annual Great Santa Run: The event is scheduled at 10 p.m. Dec. 5 at The Fremont Street Experience, from Fremont and Main streets through Las Vegas Boulevard South. Day-of registration and packet pick-up begins at 8 a.m. in the Mob Museum parking lot, 300 E. Stewart Ave. The event features thousands of participants in Santa costumes walking or running to raise funds for Opportunity Village. Visit tinyurl.com/santarun15.

Suite Holidays: The exclusive tour of Las Vegas' high-end hotel suites is scheduled from 3 to 10 p.m. Dec. 5. It is set to visit high-roller and VIP suites not typically accessible to the general public. Roughly 300 tickets are available, and proceeds benefit Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada. Tickets are $200 per person or $1,750 for a group of 10. Visit tinyurl.com/suiteh15.

Public employee art exhibit: The exhibition is scheduled to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday through Feb. 4 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. A meet-the-artist reception is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 7. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

WORTH A DRIVE

Sunrise Hike: Outdoor lovers are invited to skip Black Friday shopping and enjoy a ranger-led sunrise hike Nov. 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Gates are set to open at 5:30 a.m., and the group is slated to depart at 5:45 a.m. Bring sturdy shoes and a flashlight. Admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Civil War Experience: Guests are invited to try on Civil War uniforms, learn to march and drill, and participate in a skirmish with other visitors in a hands-on event scheduled at noon Nov. 28 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. The park is also set to host yoga sessions in the meadow at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 28. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Live classical music: The 10th annual Messiah Do-It-Yourself Concert is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, and 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 1806 Del Webb Blvd. Choirs, soloists and a chamber orchestra will invite the audience to sing along with the choruses. Raffle tickets will be available. Net proceeds from the raffle and a free-will offering will benefit the Henderson Presbyterian Church food bank, 601 N. Major Ave. Visit facebook.com/diymessiahlv.

Alvin and the Chipmunks Live: A chipmunk musical stage show featuring music by One Direction, Maroon 5, Carly Rae Jepsen, Elvis Presley and more is scheduled at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $18. Visit orleansarena.com.

Spring Mountain docent classes: The Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Docent Organization is seeking volunteers. New classes are set to begin Jan. 9. Call Carlos Luzzi at 702-355-9341 or email carlo6180@yahoo.com.

Nevada Storm Youth Track and Field Club: The club plans to host early registration for the 2016 season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at Nicholas E. Flores Jr. Park at 4133 Allen Lane at San Miguel Avenue. Visit nevadastormtrack.org or call 702-325-6846.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Magical Forest: Enjoy a holiday walkthrough, carousel and train rides, miniature golf, faux snow tubing and live entertainment from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 3 at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Admission is $11.99 for adults and $9.99 for children. A passport that includes unlimited rides is $21.99 for adults and $18.99 for children. Additionally, the forest is set to host its Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. Nov. 27 with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. Other activities include Santa Paws, an interactive photo opportunity for visitors' pets and Santa Claus, from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6; the honorary Menorah Lighting on Dec. 6; Feliz Navidad Day on Dec. 25; the New Year's Eve countdown on Dec. 31; and the Day of the Dead festival on Jan. 3. Visit magicalforest.org.

Holiday Tree Lighting Spectacular:Santa is set to make an appearance during the annual event, planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. Actress Cerina Vincent is set to be the host, and a performance by Frankie Marino is scheduled. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

Santa Claus Cruise: Children can board the La Contessa yacht at the Lake Las Vegas Marina, 10 Costa Di Lago, for a one-hour cruise with St. Nick at 10 a.m. Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19. Participants will sail around the 320-acre lake, make a holiday craft and can take photos with Santa that will be available for purchase. The cruise costs $12 for children 12 or younger and $18 for adults. Proceeds are slated to benefit children's charities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To book a Santa Cruise, visit lakelasvegasevents.com.

Holiday light show: The Light Up the Night display at center court inside the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, can be seen every hour on the hour through Dec. 24 from 5 p.m. until closing. The show features 54,000 lights on a 40-foot Christmas tree. The mall is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

Holiday Cactus Garden: Residents can visit the Holiday Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1 to see the more than 500,000 colorful lights. More than 70 percent of the lights this year will be LED, the business said. Visit ethelm.com.

Santa's Workshop opening at Tivoli Village: Santa's arrival and the opening of his new, interactive workshop is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 28 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., to be followed by carolers, community orchestras, bands, singers and dancers. A tree lighting ceremony is planned for 5 p.m. The workshop will be open until 6 p.m. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 702-570-7400.

Pictures with Santa & Train Rides: Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer pictures with Santa and train rides from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 28 and noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18; 9 to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 13 and 20; and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Dec. 21-24. Photos start at $10. Pet pictures with Santa are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 702-570-7400.

Mystic Falls Park Winter Wonderland: The holiday-themed light, music and animatronics show is scheduled on the hour from 5 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1. at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Cowboy Santa returns to Mystic Falls Park to greet visitors Nov. 27 to Dec. 23 and will be available from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.

Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: The event featuring a 2.5-mile, drive-through holiday light display is scheduled from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday and holidays through Jan. 3. Tickets are $20 per vehicle and $55 for a season pass. Buses are $1 per person with a minimum charge of $20. Purchase tickets at glitteringlightslasvegas.com, Southern Nevada Walgreens locations or at the gate. Goodwill of Southern Nevada offers discounted entry coupons for Glittering Lights with a donation of goods. The coupon is available at any of the stores, drop-off locations or at the entrance of Glittering Lights. Value is $5 off Monday through Thursday and $2 off Friday through Sunday and holidays. A portion of each ticket sold benefits Speedway Children's Charities.

The Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: The seasonal venue is scheduled to be open from 3 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 18 and noon to midnight daily, Dec. 19-Jan. 3, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Snow showers are scheduled every half hour from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and amenities include holiday movie screenings, festive culinary offerings, including curated cocktails and roasted s'mores over a fire pit. Admission is free. All-day skating access is $15 or $10 for Nevada residents. Skates can be rented for $5, and skating aids can be rented for $10. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call 702-698-7000.

Snow in the Square: The event, featuring a 10-minute show choreographed to classic holiday tunes, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Dec. 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Holiday Nights & Lights Community Concerts: The events are scheduled at 6 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 17 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Every Thursday night before the Snow in the Square show, local elementary through high school students are set to take center stage to entertain crowds with performances ranging from school choirs to holiday musicals. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Photos with Santa Claus: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday Through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 20 and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 21-23 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. You can avoid the lines and use the Town Square Santa Fly By Reservation system. Text "SANTA" to 708-323-2689 or use the link online at mytownsquarelasvegas.com to save your place in line. There will be no Santa Fly By on Dec. 24.

Claus & Paws Pet Photos: The events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Town Square shoppers are invited to bring their four-legged friends to Santa's house to pose for holiday photos and enjoy treats every Wednesday. The center requests guests limit their pet photos to dogs and cats only. Reservations are required. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade: The 20-minute parade with eight floats, music and characters such as penguins and reindeer is scheduled for Nov. 27 and 28, Dec. 4 and 5 and nightly Dec. 11-24. The parade starts at 7 p.m. each evening, except for Dec. 24, when it will start at 6 p.m. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Rock Rink: The Rock Rink, the public skating rink at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, is set to be open daily through Jan. 18 near the Pavilion on the northwest side of the property at Rosemary Park Drive and Summa Drive. Skaters of all ages can join in the fun through January. A detailed schedule and prices can be found at downtownsummerlin.com.

Santa's Wonderland: Families are invited to visit with Santa, get a free photo, make crafts and participate in activities through Dec. 24 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Special features include holiday video option and a Bass Pass that allows Santa visitors to schedule a time and shop while they wait versus standing in line. For a full schedule, visit basspro.com/santa or call 702-730-5200.

Ward 6 Cowboy Christmas and Car Show: The event is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. The free event is set to include a classic car show, hay rides, a petting zoo, a jump house, local entertainment, choirs, a holiday elf contest and a visit from Santa. Food, toys and clothing donations are requested for local charities. Call 702-229-8100.

Hometown Holidays: The holiday event is slated from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at Huckleberry Park, 10325 Farm Road. Activities include photos with Santa Claus, train rides, crafts, cookie decorating, food trucks and writing letters to Santa to benefit the Macy's Believe campaign where Macy's donates $1 to Make-A-Wish for every letter received. Call 702-216-2020 or visit providencelv.com.

Huntridge Santa: The event featuring the neighborhood Santa, cocoa, cookies and a performance of "A Very Merry Christmas" by the students of Welthy Silva's Las Vegas Ballet School is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Huntridge Circle Park, 1251 S. Maryland Parkway. The event is bring-your-own mug.

Menorah lighting at Downtown Summerlin: To celebrate Hanukkah, Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, plans to host the lighting starting at sundown Dec. 6. For eight nights, the Jewish Community Center will light the candles, in addition to different events and entertainment for all each night. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Hanukkah choir performance: The choir from Temple Sinai is set to perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village inside the Performance Pavilion, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., following the Jewish Family Service Agency Light of Life community menorah lighting. Visit opportunityvillage.org or jfsalv.org.

Menorah Lighting at Tivoli Village: A menorah lighting is scheduled for sundown Dec. 6-13 to celebrate Hanukkah at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 702-570-7400.

Menorah Lighting at The District: The event is slated from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive. Chabad of Green Valley/Henderson is scheduled to lead the celebration, marking the third night of Hanukkah. The free event will include live entertainment, balloon creations, doughnuts, dreidels and gelt. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

WinterFest: The city of Henderson event is planned from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 10, 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 and noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Visits from Santa, entertainment, family activities and a tree lighting are scheduled at the event. A WinterFest Evening Light Parade is slated at 5 p.m. Dec. 12, featuring floats with the theme of Christmas stories. Cash prizes are set to be awarded for the top three entries, with ballots tallied and awards presented at 7:30 p.m. following the parade. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-2171.

Destination North Pole: The annual winter holiday ice show is scheduled at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. The show is set to feature local figure skaters of all ages performing to holiday music. General admission is $10, and VIP admission is $15 and includes prime seating. A $2 discount is offered on all tickets in exchange for a donation of at least three canned goods per ticket. Tickets are set to be available at the SoBe Ice Arena Box Office beginning Dec. 1. Visit fiestarancho.sclv.com.

Rudolph's Tree Farm: The tree farm is set to offer a selection of Douglas, Noble, Frazier and Grand fir trees in the Winter Wonderland on The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, through Dec. 24 during center hours. Free home delivery service is available throughout the valley. Pick-up service will be available after Christmas Day for an additional fee. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.

PLAN AHEAD

Midnight Mayhem: The event is scheduled from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. It is the speedway's safe alternative to illegal street racing. Staff encourages enthusiasts to race on the safer confines of its NHRA-sanctioned, Â¼-mile drag strip. Midnight Mayhem is open to any street-legal vehicle and any licensed driver. The entry fee is $15 to race or ride along, and admission is $5 for spectators. Visit lvms.com or call 702-632-8213.

Carl Palmer: The concert is scheduled at 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Tickets are $20. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com or call 702-432-7777.

The Eight — Reindeer Monologues: Performances are scheduled at 10 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at The Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $15. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

Repeal Day: The event is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. Tickets are $45.95 for general admission and include museum access, Boss of the Bars Competition, two free drink tickets, signature menu by Relish, cigars for purchase, casino table games, Roaring '20s costume contest and performances by cabaret dancers and a jazz swing band. VIP tickets are $65.95 and include early access, open bar, speakeasy atmosphere and 1920s dance lessons. Visit the themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

Space Karate: The concert is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Winter Dreams: The Gathering of Influencers Benefiting After School All Stars is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. Dec. 5 at Surrender at Encore, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $49. Visit tinyurl.com/wdasas15.

"America's Got Talent" Auditions: The event is scheduled at Dec. 6 at The Linq, 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Those interested in auditioning can register at agtauditions.com.

Free Hour of Code: The computer science classes for kids are scheduled from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, and 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Iron Yard, 1112 S. Casino Center Blvd. Visit techbrainiacs.com.

Annual Holiday Synchronized Swimming Show: The event is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6309.

New Year's Eve at The Smith Center: The event, hosted by Erich Bergen and featuring Norm Lewis, Capathia Jenkins, Clint Holmes and Patina Miller, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $39 to $125. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

ONGOING

Look inside "Ka": Cirque du Soleil invites visitors and locals to get an inside look at "Ka," as it reveals the history, background and science behind the show in free Ka Theatre Spectacular open houses scheduled for 11 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The open houses will highlight the work, inspiration and technology used in the $165 million production. Call 702-891-7940.

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. EmailShannon Pates Xhola at smp4984@gmail.com.

"Sevens Live!": Poet Lee Mallory plans to present "Sevens Live!", a music, comedy and spoken-arts showcase, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays inside the Cantina at the Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road. Admission is free with a one-drink minimum. Call 702-733-7300.

"Matt and Mattingly's Bucket Show": Performances are scheduled at 10 p.m. Wednesdays at the Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First St., Suite 145. The two-man improv show with musical accompaniment is free, but audience members are encouraged to pay what they want into a bucket at the end of the performance. Visit mattandmattingly.com.

African drum class: Master teacher "Papa" Diarra Zumana is scheduled to instruct this class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Baobab Stage at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The cost is $20. Visit baobabstage.com or call 702-202-8010.

Rhythm of Life drum classes: Percussionist and musical facilitator L.A. is scheduled to instruct classes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the City of the World gallery at 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd. The cost is $35 per class. Visit cityoftheworld.org or call 702-409-7549

Casa De Shenandoah: The museum and property tour of Wayne Newton's Las Vegas estate is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 3310 Sunset Road. Tours begin at $35. No tours will be offered on Nov. 26. Visit casadeshenandoah.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.