Things to do in Southwest/Spring Valley July 31-Aug. 6.

In Your Neighborhood

Classic rock and blues band John Zito Electric Jam is set to perform at 9 p.m. Wednesday and Aug. 8 at Count's Vamp'd, 6750 W. Sahara Ave. Rock bands The Solid Suns, Red Abbey and Smashing Alice are set to perform at 9 p.m. Friday. U2 tribute band Arms of America and AC/DC tribute band High Voltage are set to perform at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. There is no cover charge. Visit vampdvegas.com.

The Rock 'N' Blues Fest featuring Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, Leslie West and Kim Simmonds is planned at 7 p.m. Sunday at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $30. Call 944-3200 or visit palms.com.

Comedians John Bizarre and Kathleen Dunbar are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Monday in Big Al's Comedy Club at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $19.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

The World Hip-Hop Dance Championships are set to feature 2,500 dancers from 40 countries at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets range from $25 to $59.50. Call 284-7777 or visit orleanscasino.com.

In celebration of what would have been lead singer Jerry Garcia's 70th birthday, a special screening of "The Grateful Dead Movie" is scheduled at 7 p.m. Wednesday in theaters throughout the country, including Century Orleans 18, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Visit fathomevents.com.

A free Toy and Roy puppet show is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Worth a drive

Children are invited to check out large vehicles at Truckin' Tuesdays at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. from 9 a.m. to noon today. Spread the Word Nevada plans to collect gently used books to donate to underprivileged children. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

The Fremont Street Experience, 425 Fremont St., plans a performance of Bret Michaels' "Get Your Rock on Tour 2012" as part of the Rock of Vegas concert series at 9 p.m. on the Third Street Stage. Call 678-5777 or visit vegasexperience.com.

The Bet on the Farm! Farmers Market is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is free. Most farmers accept only cash. Visit springspreserve.org or betonthefarm.com or call 822-7700.

The Downtown 3rd Farmers Market is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays at Third Street between Stewart and Ogden avenues in the old downtown transportation hub building. Visit downtown3rd.com.

PLAN AHEAD

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is scheduled to run as part of Super Summer Theatre's season lineup at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays Aug. 8-25 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway. Parking opens at 5 p.m., and meadow seating opens at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair in general-admission grass seating. Advance tickets are $12. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

A benefit for the Clark High School Music Department, featuring Zito 77, Tarah Grace, Mama Zeuss and others, is set for 9 p.m. Aug. 10 at Count's Vamp'd, 6750 W. Sahara Ave. The show is free with a donation. Reservations are required. Visit vampdvegas.com.

Alternative rock singer Beck is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49. Call 944-3200 or visit palms.com.

Actor, comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Norm Macdonald is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 10 and 11 at The Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $34.95. Call 365-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com.

Comedian, writer, actress and author Paula Poundstone is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 17 and 18 at The Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $19.95, plus tax and convenience fees. Call 365-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com.

The Coyote Countryfest 2012! is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Ronnie Dunn headlines this country event with Lauren Alaina, Bucky Covington and more. Tickets range from $15 to $65. Visit orleanscasino.com.

"The Glass Mendacity," a comedy mash up of charactors from Tennessee Williams' plays by Maureen Morley and Tom Willmorth, is set to run Aug. 24 to Sept. 9 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets range from $10 to $15. Visit lvlt.org.

LVLT Studio Theatre in association with Poor Richard's Players plans a production of David Mamet's "November" Aug. 17-26 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets range from $11 to $12. Visit lvlt.org.