Things to do in North Las Vegas, March 26 to April 1

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

-- The College of Southern Nevada plans to present a demonstration of its dance classes from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is free. Visit csn.edu/pac.

-- The Boogie Knights are scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. Fridays starting this week at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit aliantegaming.com.

-- Solid Rock Productions Presents an Easter play, “CSI Jerusalem: Crime Scene at the Cross, the Mystery of Jesus Finally Revealed,” is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Potter’s House Christian Fellowship Church, 4444 W. Craig Road. The event is free and open to the public. Call 702-575-5227.

-- Royal Crown Revue, a retro swing band, is scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday at The Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $24.95. Visit cannerycasino.com.

-- Van DeGuzman is scheduled from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday at Pinups at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com.

-- Van DeGuzman and Nino are scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday at Pinups at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

-- The Mt. Charleston Lodge, 5375 Kyle Canyon Road, plans to host a party with the cast of “Evil Dead” at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Cost is $200 per couple and includes a dinner buffet, screening of the original movie, cabin stay for two, free drinks and a special live performance by the cast of “Evil Dead The Musical.” Only 46 slots are available. Call 702-872-5408.

-- J.R. Pony Parties, an educational farm, welcomes the public to visit from 10 a.m. to noon during Open Gate Days scheduled for April 2, 16 and 30 and May 7 and 21 at 1753 Fairhaven Ave. Admission is $5, which includes pony rides, visits to the goat barn and more. Visit jrponyparties.com or call 702-631-4142.

-- Sam Riddle is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Fridays in the Chrome Showroom inside Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

-- The Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, plans to present “The Mystery of Irma Vep” at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Friday through April 14. A matinee is scheduled for 2 p.m. April 6. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. The theater also plans to present Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults, $11 for students and $10 for season ticket holders. Visit lvlt.org.

-- The Southern Nevada Children First’s Artfully Sweet fundraiser is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at a private residence in Southern Highlands. The event will feature desserts and pastries from some of the valley’s top pastry chefs, artwork, live performances and a silent auction. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance. Call Monique Harris at 702-487-5665 or email mharris@childrenfirst-nv.org or call Suzanne Burke at 702-595-2073 or email sburke@childrenfirst-nv.org.

-- The Extreme Thing Sports & Music Festival is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at Desert Breeze Skate Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the gate. A limited VIP package is available for $30 and includes a general admission ticket, T-shirt and poster. Visit extremething.com.

-- Bass Pro Shops, 8200 S. Dean Martin Drive, plans an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt for children 2 to 10 from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. at the store’s main entrance. Kids also can make an Easter craft from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday while supplies last. Free pictures with the Easter bunny are scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. daily through Friday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit basspro.com.

-- Ethel M Chocolates plans to host its annual Spring Spectacular from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at its factory, 2 Cactus Garden Drive. Factory tours, Easter bunny photos, face painting and balloon art are planned. Admission is free. Visit ethelm.com.

-- The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans to host Eggstravaganza, an Easter egg hunt, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Arts and crafts, egg relays, food, music and Easter Bunny photos are planned. Admission is free for adults, $8 for kids access activity pass members and $10 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

-- Desert Breeze Pool, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, is set to host an Egg Dive from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Friday. Children 3 to 4 can hunt from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m., 5 to 6 from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m., 7 to 8 from
1:45 to 2:15 p.m., and 9 to 10 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. The cost is $5 per participant, and children younger than 5 must have an adult in the water with them. All non-swimmers must wear provided life jackets. Games, goody bags and crafts are also planned. Registration is required, as space is limited to 50 participants per age group. The deadline to register is Wednesday. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks or call 702-455-7798.

-- The Ward 2 Spring Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza for all ages is slated from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Bring the family to enjoy a disc jockey, photos with the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, craft projects, games, face painting, jump houses and a raffle. Admission is free. Call 702-229-1100.

-- Tivoli Village plans to host an Easter Petting Zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is free. Various photo packages will be available, starting at $6. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

-- The City Lights Art Gallery, 3 E. Army St., plans to features the Spring Juried Fine Art Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Saturday. Visit citylightsartgallery.com.

PLAN AHEAD

-- The College of Southern Nevada Jazz Singers plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 5-6 in the BackStage Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.

-- The College of Southern Nevada’s Vocal Jazz Solo Nights are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 5-6 in the BackStage Theatre on the campus at 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Members of the college’s Jazz Singers plan to perform a variety of styles from swing and jazz to reggae and pop. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.

-- The free family event Fiddlin at Mountain Crest is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6 at Mountain Crest Park, 4701 N. Durango Drive. The event features live music performances including past and present members of the Contradance bands. Call 702-455-1905.

-- Members of the College of Southern Nevada orchestra plan to perform chamber music selections at 2 p.m. April 7 in the Recital Hall on the campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.

-- The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts plans to present a “One Act Workshop” 7:30 p.m. April 12-13 and 2 p.m. April 14 in the BackStage Theatre on the campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Students will perform and direct one-act plays. Tickets are $5. Call 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “Hop” at
6:30 p.m. April 13 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges plans to perform at 8 p.m. April 19 at the Chrome Showroom inside Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Tickets are $39, $52 and $65. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and The Fiestas, or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

-- Night Fever, a tribute to the Bee Gees, is scheduled for 8 p.m. April 19 at the Dallas Event Center at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets start at $13. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

-- The College of Southern Nevada plans to present “Violet,” a musical, at 7:30 p.m. April 19-20 and April 26-27 and at 2 p.m. April 21 and 28 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.

-- The College of Southern Nevada’s Department of Fine Arts dance program plans to present “Karpay Diem” at 7 p.m. May 3 and 2 p.m. May 4 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The show will feature the music of composer Robert Karpay. Admission is $10 adults or $8 for students or seniors. Visit csn.edu/pac.

-- The College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., has several performances scheduled during May. The student jazz ensembles and the school’s Jazz Singers plan to perform at 2 p.m. May 5 in the BackStage Theatre. The school’s orchestra plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 6; the concert band and mariachi band have scheduled a concert for 7:30 p.m. May 7; the Big Band and Steel Drum Band are slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 8; and the Spring Choral Concert is planned for 7:30 p.m. May 9 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre. Admission is $8 for adults or $5 for students and seniors. Visit csn.edu/pac.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “The Smurfs” at 6:30 p.m. May 4 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- Gloriana is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. May 26 in the Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Visit aliantegaming.com.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “Cars 2” at 6:30 p.m. June 13 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- The annual Independence Day Jubilee is set from 6 to 9 p.m. July 3 at James Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado Blvd. Gates open at 5 p.m. Parking will be restricted to Revere Street and Centennial Parkway. Live entertainment, fireworks, kids’ activities, food and more will be featured. Admission is $4. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- The Highwaymen Tribute Show, a tribute to the group featuring Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson, is scheduled for 8 p.m. July 5 at the Dallas Event Center at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets start at $18.50. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “Kung Fu Panda 2” at 6:30 p.m. July 20 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “The Muppets” at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “Puss in Boots” at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “Zookeeper” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “Happy Feet 2” at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

-- 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.

-- Trivia Night is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the ETA Lounge at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5. Visit aliantegaming.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.

-- DJ Paco is scheduled to mix top Latin hits from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursdays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Cover charge is $10 for men; women are admitted free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.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.

-- Hot Club of Las Vegas is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Thursdays in the ETA Lounge at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Visit aliantegaming.com.

-- Loveshack is scheduled to perform Fridays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Doors open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.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 talent dancing, singing and acting. Admission is free. Call Darry Lighten at 702-460-9266.

-- Dueling Pianos are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Fridays in the ETA Lounge at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Visit aliantegaming.com.

-- Darrin Michaels is scheduled to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the A-Bar at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

-- A disc jockey is scheduled to spin tunes from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the 4949 Lounge at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

-- Deftal DJs are scheduled to perform Friday and Saturday nights in the ETA Lounge at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Visit aliantegaming.com.

-- 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.

-- 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.

-- The Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive, plans to host an Old School Dance Party with rotating bands from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the Cabo Lounge. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit fiestarancho.sclv.com.

-- The Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive, hosts Ladies Night on Fridays at Club Tequila. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. There is a $10 cover charge for men. On Saturdays, catch DJ Carlos as he spins the best in regional Mexican music. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover charge is $10. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit fiestarancho.sclv.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.

-- Acoustic Junkyard is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Saturdays in the ETA Lounge at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.

-- Yellow Brick Road is scheduled to perform Saturdays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Doors open at 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

-- 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.