Henderson-area Community Events Calendar, July 21-27, 2016
THE WEEK’S BEST BETS
1. Travis Cloer: The local singer, known for his role in “Jersey Boys,” is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 25 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets cost $20. Call 702-796-7111 or visit southpointcasino.com.
2. Dive-in Movie Nights: Free screenings are planned for 7 p.m. Sundays for those 21 or older at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. “Deadpool” is scheduled for July 24 and “The Notebook” for July 31. Call 702-617-7744.
3. 8-Ball Tournament: The city of Henderson is planning to host a pool tournament starting at 9 a.m. July 22 at the Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road. The event is open to residents 50 or older. Call 702-267-2950.
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Paul Williams: The performer is expected to play at 7:30 p.m. July 22 and 23 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Call 702-796-7111 or visit southpointcasino.com.
Writers coach: Short story author Liz Ozi is expected to give aspiring writers tips at an event planned for 1:30 p.m. July 23 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Registration is required. Call 702-207-4261.
Marty Mattera: The local artist is set to perform from 8 to 11 a.m. July 22 at Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway. The lounge hosts a variety of free music throughout the month. Tim Mendoza is expected to perform July 23, Nick Mattera July 29 and Shaun South July 30. Visit elixirlounge.net.
Drew Baker Band: The band is slated to play a free concert at 8 p.m. July 22 and 23 at the Troubadour Lounge inside the Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N Boulder Highway. Call 702-564-8100.
“Dance or Sing Along”: The jazz show is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. July 22 at Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway. Tickets are $12 for Sun City MacDonald residents and $15 for nonresidents. Call 702-270-7000.
“Wendy and Peter”: The Missoula Children’s Theatre is scheduled to host performances of “Wendy and Peter” at 3 and 7 p.m. July 23 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. The show is a take on the story of Peter Pan. Tickets are $5 for children and $8 for adults. Call 702-267-4050.
Zowie Bowie: The band featuring Chris Phillips is scheduled to play at 10 p.m. July 23 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets cost $20. Call 702-796-7111 or visit southpointcasino.com.
After-Hours Genealogy Fair: The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society is scheduled to host this event from 6 to 10 p.m. July 22 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Historian Mark Hall-Patton is expected to conduct a class at 7:30 p.m. RSVP is required at the library or by calling 702-492-7252.
Bowl 4 The Kids: The annual fundraiser for the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s Charity Care Program is planned for July 30 at the Strike Zone Bowling Center in Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Bowlers get three games, a commemorative T-shirt, pizza and other treats, and special activities are planned for kids including face-painting, balloon animals by Tawney Bubbles and roving characters, along with a raffle, silent auction and bake sale. Registration is $25 and includes three games. Contact Becky Stephenson at 702-691-5716 or email bstephenson@cure4thekids.org, or register online at tinyurl.com/jk87p3y.
Junior Master Gardener: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to offer a summer session from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 2 at the Lifelong Learning Center’s Outdoor Education Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The course, open to children 6 to 12, is slated to have hands-on activities to go over planting, watering and growing a variety of plants. The cost is $52. Call 702-257-5523.
Free Concerts: A free concert series featuring a variety of talent is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 27 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
Pool fun at Green Valley Ranch Resort: The Backyard pool area at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, plans to feature music from 7 to 10 p.m. the last Thursday of the month, with free admission for guests 21 or older. The property’s private pool, the Pond, is scheduled to host pool parties from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, and free acoustic live music is planned for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 702-617-7744.
Theatre Chaotica: The acting improv and character development workshops offered by Theatre in the Valley are planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays at Theatre in the Valley, 10 Pacific Ave. The cost is $5. Call 702-642-1047 or visit tinyurl.com/theatrechaotica or theatreinthevalley.org.
WORTH A DRIVE
“Science Versus Fiction – Climate Change and Future Plans”: The exhibition is set to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 14 through Sept. 22, at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. An artist’s reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6. The invited artists interpreted the possible outcomes of the future by using science and/or science fiction as an influence. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
Polage art: The work of local artist Austine Wood Comarow featuring polarized filters and light is set to be on display through Sept. 18 in the Big Springs Gallery in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.
Utah Puppet Theater presents “The Princess and the Pea”: The performance is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. July 21 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $3. Visit artslasvegas.org, or call 702-229-1012.
“Memphis The Musical”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the musical are scheduled under the stars at 8:05 p.m. July 21-23 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $12.95 in advance for Wednesdays and Thursdays and $15.95 for Fridays and Saturdays and $20 at the gate if available. Children 5 or younger get in free. Visit supersummertheatre.org.
Shaquille O’Neal’s All Star Comedy Jam: The lineup of performers for Shaquille O’Neal’s All Star Comedy Jam is set to include Lavell Crawford, Cocoa Brown, Donnell Rawlins and K-Dub at 7:30 p.m. July 21 and Bill Bellamy, Bruce Bruce, Aida Rodriguez, Huggy Lowdown and Brian Smith at 7:30 p.m. July 22 in the Penn & Teller Theater at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $73.75. Visit riolasvegas.com or ticketmaster.com.
Night Hike: The free activity is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. July 22 and 29 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. The hike is rated easy with mostly paved paths and gravel over small hills. Participants are invited to bring a flashlight. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit gomtcharleston.com or email programs@gomtcharleston.com.
Goals4Success Open House: The free event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 23 at Goals4Success Ranch, 5138 N. Juliano Road. Families are invited to meet the team of professionals at the ranch, including therapeutic horses, goats and more. Children’s arts and crafts, games, live entertainment and a barbecue are planned. Goals4Success is an Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association-accredited program. Visit goals4success.org.
Birdies & Beers: Lee Canyon is set to host its annual Birdies & Beers disc golf competition and beer festival from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23 at 6725 Lee Canyon Road. The event is open to players of all levels and includes a cash purse and an awards ceremony. Registration is $40 for the professional class and $30 for amateurs. Space is limited. Visit leecanyonlv.com.
Pioneer Day: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 23 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Visitors are invited to celebrate the pioneer lifestyle with one of the fort’s biggest events of the year. This family-friendly affair is set to feature pioneer games, children’s crafts, food concessions and more. Admission is $1 for visitors 13 or older and free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.
Peter Pan prequel: Performances of “Peter and the Star Catcher,” a play by Rick Elice based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, are scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through July 31 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $25. Visit lvlt.org.
Jazz Nights: Join drummer Mike Candito as he presents Jazz at its Best, performing jazz, Latin and R&B with other Las Vegas musicians, at 7:30 p.m. July 23 and 30 at Siena Italian Restaurant, 9500 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-360-3358.
Water on the Meadow: Rangers and volunteers are set to roll out the slip n’ slide for water play in the meadow from 1 to 3 p.m. July 24 and 30 and Aug. 7, 21 and 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Swim suites are suggested as are baby shampoo donations to help make the slide slippery. Entry to the park is $7 for Nevada residents. Call 702-875-4141 or email smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.
Mommas Shave for the Brave: The St. Baldrick’s Foundation plans its seventh annual St. Baldrick’s 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave event, set from 4 to 7 p.m. July 24 at McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 110. Email info@46mommas.com or visit StBaldricks.org.
Guided Hikes: The free activity is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. July 24 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. An interpretive naturalist is set to lead small groups on an easy-to-moderate trail, sharing information about the trail, flora and fauna and the Spring Mountains. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit gomtcharleston.com or email programs@gomtcharleston.com.
Red Rock Canyon children’s program: The Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association is putting together a seasonlong children’s program series focused on the natural history of Red Rock Canyon called The Canyon Club. On select Tuesdays throughout the summer, children 6 to 8 are invited to explore topics with hands-on activities, games and crafts. Programs start in the morning and last roughly 90 minutes. Dates include July 26 and Aug. 2, 9 and 16. Registration is required (participants can sign up for multiple dates). Visit RedRockCanyonLV.org or call 702-515-5367.
Las Vegas Singles Travel and Social Club: The group of mature singles in the Las Vegas Valley interested in local, national and international travel is set to meet at 7 p.m. July 26 at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. Meetings consist of social time, a short business portion, introduction of guests and a speaker. This month’s speaker will discuss river cruising in Europe. There is a small fee for both members and guests to cover refreshments at the end of the meeting plus the cost of the meeting room. Call 702-873-8309.
“Rainbows & Unicorns”: The Bubblegum Gallery, 1800 S. Industrial Road, Suite 207D, is slated to host a “Rainbows & Unicorns” group art show throughout July. In addition to the show, painting classes scheduled at the gallery include a “Harry Potter”-themed class July 23 and a “Nightmare Before Christmas”-themed class on July 30. All classes are from 6 to 8 p.m. Most paint classes are $20. Call 702-806-0930.
Little Miss Hannah’s Rainbows in the Wind Festival: The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 9 p.m July 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to feature music, magic, activities, dancing and raffles, while raising money to help support Las Vegas families of children diagnosed with rare, life-limiting and complex medical conditions. Guests can enjoy games, painting, characters, balloon animals, arts and crafts and more. Activity wristbands are a $10 donation , and raffle tickets are $5 each . Visit tinyurl.com/lmhanah.
SiriusXM Backspin Presents The Art of Rap Festival: The performance is scheduled from 7:30 to 11 p.m. July 23 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. The Las Vegas lineup is set to include performances by Public Enemy, The Sugar Hill Gang, Naughty by Nature, Mobb Deep, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio, EPMD and Kurtis Blow and is hosted by Chief Rocker Busy Bee. Tickets are $45.42 to $114.68. Visit dlvec.com or call 702-388-2100.
Musicians and Artists for Music & Memory: The event is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 23 at Artifice, 1025 S. First St. Kat Kalling, Ghost State, We Are Pancakes, Candy Warpop and Headliner Pet Tigers are set to perform. The event is also set to feature live body art by Zann. Admission is $10, and proceeds benefit Music & Memory, a nonprofit that brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly or infirm through digital music technology. Visit artificebar.com, call 702-489-6339 or email lrogers@musicandmemory.org.
Meet-and-greets with “Pawn Stars”: The events are scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, 713 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Meet-and-greets featuring security guard Antwaun are scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays and ones featuring historian Mark Hall-Patton are scheduled from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free, but Gold & Silver Pawn is accepting donations for a variety of charities throughout the summer on Thursdays, including the Children’s Heart Foundation on July 21, Grant A Gift for Autism on July 28 and the Shine Family Foundation (for veterans) on Aug. 4. Visit gspawn.com or call 702-385-7912.
Hot yoga in the Neon Boneyard: The Neon Museum plans to offer one-hour hot yoga sessions with certified instructor Eileen Lorraine in its outdoor Neon Boneyard, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 17 and 31. The class is appropriate for beginners to advanced yogis 18 or older (children must be accompanied by an adult guardian) and will consist of flowing vinyasa sessions set to vintage Las Vegas-inspired beats. Sessions are $18 for the public and $13 for museum members. Visit neonmuseum.org/happenings or call 702-387-6366.
“Martin Kreloff/A Retrospective”: The free exhibit is set to be on display during regular library hours through Aug. 6 in The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., featuring pop art-influenced paintings, drawings and new media works. Experience Kreloff’s 50-year journey as an artist and the many celebrities he’s met and painted. Call 702-507-6222.
“Desert Survivor!”: A new animal show is set to feature a rotating cast of critters including the desert night snake, desert tortoise, kangaroo rat, California kingsnake, desert tarantula, gopher snake, chuckwalla and more in 30-minute shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 21 inside the Big Springs Theatre in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Shows are free with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org.
“All About Clay”: The exhibit by the Nevada Clay Guild is set to be on display during regular library hours through Aug. 21 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, showing stoneware and porcelain works by guild members. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3860.
PLAN AHEAD
Youth Volleyball: Registration for the city of Henderson program, which is slated to begin Sept. 6, is open through Aug. 18. Enrollment is $57 per player with sibling discounts available. Call 702-267-5717 or visit cityofhenderson.com.
“Icons of Rock”: A tribute to legends such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $30. Visit themresort.com.
Silent Savasana: Poolside yoga done while wearing headphones is planned for 8 a.m. Aug. 14 and Sept. 11 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Call 702-617-7744.
Outdoor movie nights: The event is slated to return at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at the District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. Guests can watch movies on the grassy area behind Whole Foods. “Zootopia” is planned for the first movie. The schedule includes “Minions,” Aug. 27; “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Sept. 3; “Dirty Dancing,” Sept. 10; “Inside Out,” Sept. 17; and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Sept. 24. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
Wellness series: Dignity Health and Inspirada are partnering to bring the community information on a variety of health-related topics at the Toll Brothers Clubhouse, 3190 Mantua Village Ave. A lecture on back-to-school lunches and tips to make them more nutritious is scheduled at 6 p.m. Aug. 24. The Stanford School of Medicine’s Chronic Disease Self-Management program is planning a six-week series from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21 through Oct. 26. A lecture on diabetes is scheduled at 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Visit inspirada.com.
Strikes and Scholarships: The Epicurean Charitable Foundation is slated to host its third annual fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 28 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The bowling tournament costs $35 for individuals and $125 for team. Call 702-932-5098 or visit ecflv.org.
38 Special: The band is slated to join the Marshall Tucker Band at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $20. Visit sclv.com/concerts.
Pacific Island Festival: The two-day event celebrating Hawaiian and Pacific Island culture is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Guests can expect food, crafts and entertainment throughout the festival. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com.
Super Run Classic Car Show: The event featuring a variety of vintage cars is slated to return to the city of Henderson Sept. 22-25, kicking off at noon Sept. 22 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The show is expected to transfer to the Water Street area Sept. 23-25. In addition to the various car shows, entertainment and food vendors are planned throughout. Visit cityofhenderson.com.
Peter Cetera: The singer and former member of Chicago is slated to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Cetera is known for songs such as “Glory of Love,” which was used as the theme song for the movie “The Karate Kid, Part II.” Tickets start at $25. Call 702-547-7777 or visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
Casting Crowns: The award-winning musical group is scheduled to perform at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $25. Call 702-267-4849 or visit cityofhenderson.com.
Life of the Party: Kidz Bop Kids is slated to make a stop in Las Vegas at 5 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. The event includes the biggest performances of the biggest radio songs of the year. Tickets start at $27.50. Call 702-267-4849.
Golden Gala: St. Jude’s Ranch is slated to host its 50th anniversary gala from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Nov. 4 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets are $150. Call 702-294-7168.
ONGOING
Elks meetings: The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, founded 150 years ago, is an organization of adults seeking to engage in charitable work at the local and national levels. Membership is open to men and women. Meetings are planned for 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month except for July and August. Call the Henderson/Green Valley Lodge 2802, 631 E. Lake Mead Parkway, at 702-565-9959 or visit tinyurl.com/elksgv.
Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Commerce Monthly Happy Hour: The event is planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month and invites wedding industry professionals to join. Visit lvweddingchamber.com.
Vino With A View: This free wine event is hosted from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Ascaya, 1 Ascaya Blvd. The event allows people to meet real estate professionals from the community. Visit ascaya.com.
Family Game Day: Family fun is planned at the event from 4 to 5 p.m. monthly on the fourth Saturday at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Visit hendersonlibraries.com.
Zumba: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering free classes at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 8050 Paradise Road. Call 702-397-2604.
Nashville Unplugged Hall Of Fame Series: Performances for the country music series are scheduled for 8 p.m. monthly on the second Thursday at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. The cost is $10, and Boarding Pass card members receive a $5 discount. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts or nashvilleunplugged.net.
Yellow Brick Road: The classic rock tribute band is set to perform at 10 p.m. Fridays at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. The cost is $5, and guests must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
Desert Newcomers Club: This nondenominational social club for women who are new to the Las Vegas/Henderson area is set to meet the third Wednesday of every month. Coffee meetings are planned at 10 a.m. the last Thursday of the month at the Green Valley Methodist Church, 2200 Robindale Road. Visit desertnewcomersclub.org.
Open mic nights: Kelly Clinton is scheduled to host the dinner shows from 9 to 11:55 p.m. Mondays at the Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The events will feature little-known and established entertainers. Reservations are suggested. Visit bootleggerlasvegas.com.
Harp music: Mariano Gonzalez is scheduled to perform on the harp from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays in the main dining room at the Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit bootleggerlasvegas.com or call 702-736-4939.
