Things To Do in Sunrise/Whitney Dec. 11-17

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Enjoy holiday music performed by Las Vegas Academy's senior choir, followed by free hot chocolate, cookies and festive activities at Twas a Night at Walnut, scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road. Call 702-455-8402.

Tony Castro is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Railhead in Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway, as part of the Boulder Blues series. Tickets are $5 and limited to adults 21 or older. Visit boulderstation.com or call 702-432-7777.

Broadband is set to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday at Marilyn's Lounge in the Eastside Cannery, 5255 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free but limited to adults 21 or older. Visit eastsidecannery.com or call 702-856-5300.

The Star Catchers' Winter/Senior Dance Show is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3150 S. McLeod Drive. Tickets are $7, with all proceeds going to support the program.

A classic car show and sale hosted by The Amazing Johnathan is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at his warehouse at 6290 Harrison Drive. Entertainment will be provided from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is scheduled to feature sideshow acts with 1950s-style performers and a live remote broadcast by 97.1 The Point, as well as food trucks. Ten percent of the proceeds from the sale of each vehicle will benefit Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada.

Voodoo Cowboys are scheduled to perform at 9:30 p.m. today through Saturday at Roxy's Lounge in Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Visit samstown.com or call 702-456-7777.

Fathom Events plans to broadcast special-event screenings at theaters across the country, including Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Events scheduled include a live screening of Verdi's "Aida" at 12:55 a.m. Saturday and Mozart's "La Clemenza di Tito" at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19. Both are part of "The Met: Live in HD" series. Visit fathomevents.com.

A performance of klezmer music by Meshugginah Klezmorim is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Barry Black & the Senzuals are scheduled to perform at 9:30 p.m. through Saturday at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Admission is free but limited to adults 21 or older. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-432-7777.

PLAN AHEAD

The Maaco Bowl featuring Boise State against Washington is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road. Visit unlvtickets.com or call 702-895-3727.

Midnight in Manhattan, a New York-style New Year's celebration is scheduled to include food, champagne, party favors and entertainment from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Stallion Mountain Golf Club, 5500 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $25. RSVP by Saturday at 702-547-6250.

WORTH A DRIVE

Sandra Huntsman: Broadway and Beyond, an evening of cabaret featuring talent hosted by Huntsman, a Sunrise resident, is slated to present "Christmas Rarities & Uncommon Gems" at 10 p.m. Friday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $15. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans to present the musical "Honk!" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for teens, seniors and members of the military and $3 for children 12 or younger. Call 702-229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.

Junior Achievement's Suite Holidays, a benefit tour of luxury accommodations at six hotel properties mixed with appetizers, cocktails and raffles, is scheduled from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $100. Visit jalasvegas.org.

Holiday Spectacular, a celebration with lights, treats, crafts, pony rides, entertainment and photos with Santa is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday through Dec. 23 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Posada, a Mexican Christmas tradition with songs, dances, pinatas and a candle procession, is scheduled during this event on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 and free for children 4 or younger. The Springs Preserve is also set to host Night at the Museum: The Polar Express, an evening of activities to occupy children while parents have a night to themselves from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. The cost is $25 per child. Space is limited, and reservations are required by Wednesday. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

Families are invited to time travel to the birth of Jesus with food, arts, entertainment and tents set up to represent Bethlehem during One Starry Night, a free holiday event scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Griffith United Methodist Church, 1701 E. Oakey Blvd. Visit griffithumc.org or call 702-384-5255.

Guests can expect treats, games and music at Communities in Schools' annual Santa Tea scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in Simon Restaurant and Lounge at Palms Place, 4381 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $100 for adults and $50 for children. Visit cisnevada.org.

A Christmas celebration is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, about 15 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway on state Route 159. Admission is $9 per vehicle with $2 off for Nevada residents. Call 702-875-4141 or visit parks.nv.gov.

Cockroach Theatre Company's production of John Kolvenbach's comedy "Love Song" is scheduled to open at 8 p.m. Friday and run through Dec. 23 at Art Square, 1025 S. First St. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Visit cockroachtheatre.com.

Jonathan Isley plans to present "An Evening of Holiday and Pop Standards," a benefit for the Onyx Theatre and Off-Strip Productions, at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25, which includes a champagne celebration. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

The Gateway Arts Foundation plans to present "A Dead Guy in My Daughter's Bedroom" at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Admission is $12 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $15 for nonresidents. Visit gatewayartsfoundation.org. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). Call the Starbright Theatre at 800-595-4849.

The 10 Tenors plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

ONGOING EVENTS/EXHIBITS

"Scapes," an exhibition of oil painted landscapes on wood by Glen Rinehimer, is scheduled to be on display at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave., during regular library hours through Jan. 20. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3900.

Glittering Lights at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through Jan. 6 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The long-running holiday display includes a 2-mile course featuring millions of LED lights in hundreds of displays. Admission is $15 Monday through Thursday and $20 Friday through Sunday. Visit glitteringlightslasvegas.com.