Things to do in North Las Vegas, Jan. 8-15

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

-- "Viva!", a tribute to Santana, is scheduled at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets are $5. Visit cannerycasino.com.

-- The Left of Center Art Gallery & Studio, in collaboration with the Social Justice Council of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas, plans to host a free reception for the "Looking the Other Way" exhibit from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at 2207 W. Gowan Road. The show features local artists' work highlighting themes such as tolerance, multicultural understanding, hunger and homelessness, immigration reform, peace and justice, working conditions, health care and the environment. Call 702-647-7378 or visit leftofcenterart.org.

-- The Lon Bronson All-Star Band is set to perform at 9 p.m. Fridays during January in the Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

-- International performers from more than 15 countries are on tap during the 2013 Zelzah Shrine Circus, with seven shows planned for Thursday through Sunday at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The theme is Broadway and will include an original score and new costumes. Showtimes are set for 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 and 6 p.m. Sunday. Attendees are welcomed into all three rings of the circus for the pre-party one hour before showtimes to meet performers and ride the elephants. General admission tickets are $14 for children 12 or younger and $18 for adults. Reserved seating is available for $27 or $45. Children 2 or younger get in free but must sit in a parent's lap in reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased by calling The Orleans Arena box office at 702-284-7777 or by visiting orleansarena.com.

-- "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" is set for 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., Suite B16. Additional shows are set for 8 p.m. Jan. 17-19 and 2 p.m. Jan. 20. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Visit onyxtheatre.com.

-- The Las Vegas Philharmonic is set to showcase its latest guest conductor, Elena Urioste, in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $46. Call 702-749-2000 or visit lvphil.org.

-- American Gypsy, a spin-off of a book launch event organized by Henderson author Oksana Marafioti for her book "American Gypsy: A Memoir," is scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday. Marafioti said there are four main acts: a flamenco dancer who performs to live guitar, an Indian dancer, a Russian Gypsy dancer and an opera singer. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks or call 702-455-7340.

PLAN AHEAD

-- The Atomic Punks, a tribute to Van Halen, is scheduled at 8 p.m. Jan. 18-19 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets are $5. Visit cannerycasino.com.

-- Aaron Lewis is set to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 18 in the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Tickets are $45 to $73.50. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

-- Euge Groove is set to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Tickets are $29.50 to $48. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

-- The Soul and Blues Review starring The Bluzmen with special guest Mr. Charles as Ray Charles is set for 8 p.m. Jan. 26 in the Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Price is to be determined. Visit aliantegaming.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

-- Broadacres Marketplace and Event Center, 2930 Las Vegas Blvd. North, has added lighting so the venue can remain open for Friday night shopping and events. In addition to the marketplace's more than 1,150 vendor spaces and buildings, it also offers a wide variety of entertainment, food and beverages. Hours of operation are 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays and 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $1 on Fridays and Saturdays and $1.50 on Sundays. Visit broadacresmec.com.

-- Noche Caliente Latina featuring Volume 1 is set for 10 p.m. Saturdays in the Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5; women are admitted free. Visit aliantegaming.com.

-- A gospel showcase is planned at 8 p.m. Fridays in the showroom at Digiworld Entertainment and Productions, 3432 N. Bruce St., Suite 1. The event features local talents dancing, singing and acting. Admission is free. Call Darry Lighten at 702-460-9266.

-- Caliente Latin Nights with DJ Leo and his Go Go Dancers are scheduled from 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays in the Royal Street Theater at Jerry's Nugget, 1821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free with the purchase of two drinks but limited to adults 21 or older. Visit jerrysnugget.com or call 702-399-3000.

-- Texas Station is slated to host classics and latest hits from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays in the Martini Bar, 2101 Texas Star Lane. La Nueva Live Mix, featuring La Nueva's Oscar "El Coyote" Ruiz with DJ Paco, plans to play the top Latin hits at 9 p.m. Thursdays at South Padre. The cover charge is $10 for men and free for women. Sam Riddle plans to play country music starting at 9 p.m. Fridays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

-- Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, plans to host karaoke from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mondays at 4949 Lounge. From 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4949 Lounge plans to feature music spun by DJ Kram. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

-- Karate Karaoke is scheduled at 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Whiskey Dick's, 2750 E. Craig Road. There is no cover charge. Call 702-399-3425.

-- The Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive, hosts live entertainment from 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays in the Cabo Lounge. Fiesta De Noche, featuring Volume 1, is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, and Old School R&B Dance Party is set from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays. Visit fiestarancho.sclv.com.

-- The Goodbuy Auto Auction is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursdays at 2024 Losee Road. Viewing times are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visit goodbuyautoauction.com.

-- Trivia buffs are invited to gather a team and compete for prizes at Vegas Pub Quiz at 7 p.m. Thursdays at The Garage Bar in Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Call 702-530-7849 or visit vegaspubquiz.com.

-- Coffee Cup Skate, an open skate for anyone 45 or older, is scheduled from
12:45 to 2:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5, and the arena provides coffee and cookies. Visit fiestarancholasvegas.com or call 702-638-3785.

-- Strap on a set of ice skates for Cosmic DJ Skate Night, scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $6.50, and skate rental is $3.