Things to do in Henderson/Anthem, Aug. 28 to Sept. 3

n The Lon Bronson All-Star Band is set to perform at 10:30 p.m. Friday at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.

n The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive, plans to host free concerts from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays on Main Street across from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Free, family-friendly movies are scheduled to be shown at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the grass along Main Street. "Journey to the Center of the Earth" is set for Friday, and "Journey 2" is scheduled for Saturday. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

n Comedian Pauly Shore is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15 to $25. Guests must be 18 or older. Visit southpointcasino.com.

n Grammy Award-winning songwriter and gospel singer Fred Hammond is scheduled to host "Change the Globe - Soap to Haiti" from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $15, and guests are asked to donate a bar of soap, which will be sent to help earthquake victims in Haiti. Proceeds also will be donated to Life Long Dreams, a nonprofit organization. Visit changetheglobenv.org.

n Sam Riddle is set to perform at 10 p.m. Saturday at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranch
resort.com.

Worth A drive

n Disc jockey R.O.B. is set to perform at noon Saturday poolside at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Locals may enjoy the pool from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the performance for free. Food and drink specials will be offered for $5. As part of the Bikinis, Bands and Burgers Poolside Concert Series, R&B artist Chico DeBarge and Barry Black & The Senzuals are set to perform at 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 presale and $25 at the door. Reggae band Natural Heights plans to play sets at 2 and 4 p.m. Monday. Tickets are $5. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit silvertoncasino.com or call 263-7777.

n Children can visit the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to meet mascot Mojave Max and learn about the desert tortoise. Call Janis Kadlec at 515-5380.

n Atlas Theatre and The Box Office plan to present Patrick Marber's play "Closer" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6, 10, 13, 14 and 15 and at 4 p.m. Sept. 9 at The Box Office, 1129 S. Casino Center Blvd. Tickets are $15. Call 388-1515 or visit atlastheatre.org.

n The Off the Strip New Genres Festival is set to showcase contemporary performance and video art starting at 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Contemporary Arts Center, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. Two-day tickets are $15 or $10 for CAC members. Visit lasvegascac.org or call 382-3886. A festival opening party is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Emergency Arts, 520 Fremont St.

n The Fremont Street Experience, 425 Fremont St., plans to host Dee Snider from Twisted Sister with Jac&Jill in the final Rock of Vegas concert at 9 p.m. Saturday on the Third Street Stage. Call 678-5777 or visit vegasexperience.com.

n The Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is slated to host guest speakers on dinosaurs at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Victoria Goring is scheduled to speak during the first two sessions on James Gurney's "Dinotopia," and Joe Iacuzzo is expected to speak at the last session on "Dinosaur Apocalypse: A Climate Change Story." Call 384-3466 or visit lvnhm.org.

n For information on shows scheduled at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., call 749-2000 or visit thesmithcenter.com.The musical "Wicked" is scheduled to run Wednesday through Oct. 7. Sept. 11-15, the Smith Center is scheduled to host a five-day Spymonkey Clown Masterclass with Aitor Basauri, creator of the original clown numbers in "Zumanity." Visit spymonkey.co.uk/workshops/vegas.htm for details.

Plan ahead

n The Ratpalooza car show is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada Di Villaggio. A pin-up contest starts at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Visit lakelasvegasevents.com.

n Little Anthony and the Imperials are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the M Pavilion at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $19.50. Visit themresort.com.

n The city of Henderson is scheduled to host a Doggie Paddle and Play Day from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Black Mountain Aquatic Complex, 599 Greenway Road. Swim times are assigned by the dog's weight. Dogs 40 pounds or less swim from 9 to 10:15 a.m., dogs from 41 to 79 pounds swim from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. and dogs 80 pounds or more swim from noon to 1:15 p.m. Early registration is recommended. Advance registration is $10, while the day-of-event price is $15. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

n The Ho'Olaule'A Festival is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 15-16 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Enjoy Hawaiian culture, food, vendors, crafts and more. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n Foghat is set to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $20 to $40. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n The annual SuperRun Classic Car Show is scheduled from Sept. 20-23 in the Water Street District in downtown Henderson and the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street. Country star Jerrod Niemann is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Henderson Events Plaza. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n RagTag Entertainment plans to perform "South Pacific" at 7 p.m. Sept. 21-23 in the Community Center at Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 2020 Horizon Ridge Parkway. Tickets are $15. All profits from the shows will be used to purchase materials and supplies for the Las Vegas Sew Girls, who make clothing that is donated to military hospitals. For information, call Johannah Lockwood at 260-1621.

n "Suessical" is scheduled for at 8 p.m. Sept. 21-23 and Sept. 28-30 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $10. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n Annie Meadows plans to celebrate the release of her latest CD during a free, family-friendly concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at The Village Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada Di Villaggio.

n The fourth annual Harvest of Hope Celebration Gala to benefit HopeLink of Southern Nevada is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The fundraiser will include dinner, entertainment, raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $100. Visit link2hope.org.

n The city of Henderson announced its fall lineup for ArtBeat, which starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. The event also includes a preshow with art vendors. Admission is free. Performances include Casey Abrams on Sept. 7; Benton Paul on Sept. 28; John Parr on Oct. 12; and Tommy Tutone on Oct. 19. For more information, visit hendersonlive.com.

n "Imagination Movers" are set to perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $10. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n The Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada Di Villaggio. Proceeds will benefit St. Rose Dominican Hospitals and the WomensCare Centers of Excellence. Visit strosehospitals.org.

n The Warrior Dash is scheduled for Oct. 20 at Lake Las Vegas. Participants wear crazy costumes as they complete an obstacle course. Visit warriordash.com.

Museums and Galleries

n The Nevada Vintage Race Car & Aviation Museum, 250 SunPac Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission is free. Visit fabulousracers.com.

n The Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Christmas and New Year's Day. "Lost Vegas: Bulldozed and Imploded Casinos of the Las Vegas Valley" is scheduled to be open until the end of the year. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and children. Call 455-7955.

n City Lights Gallery, 3 E. Army St., plans to feature the work of artist Jan Schaeffer until Thursday. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

n Pinnacle Art Gallery, 203 S. Water St., is featuring the work of students from Del Webb Middle School. The gallery is open by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. 267-2152.

n Pop Up Art House, 720 W. Sunset Road, is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and by appointment. Call 323-240-2888 or visit thepopuparthouse.com/home.html.

n The artwork of students from Morrow Elementary School is set to be on display through Oct. 5 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1340 W. Warm Springs Road. 322-9000.

Ongoing events

n E-String Grill & Poker Bar, 2031 W. Sunset Road, offers live entertainment several days a week. Visit estringlive.com.

n Quinn's Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, hosts trivia night from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit
greenvalleyranchresort.com.

n Mark O'Toole performs from 2:30 to
5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays in the Ravello Lounge at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit themresort.com.

n Tim Catching plays piano from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit
greenvalleyranchresort.com.

n Deja Vu is scheduled to perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit southpointcasino.com.

n Shakespeare's Grill & Pub, 790 Coronado Center Drive, hosts Pub Quiz from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. 837-7900.

n Dave Ritz sings and plays guitar from
6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and from 7 to 11 p.m Aug. 17 at Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranch
resort.com.

n Quinn's Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, hosts Karate Karaoke from 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.

n The Henderson farmers market is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n The South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, hosts the Dennis Bono Show at 2 p.m. Thursdays. Admission is free. Visit southpointcasino.com.

n Rachel's Kitchen, 2265 Village Walk Drive in The District at Green Valley Ranch, plans to host art and wine nights from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. The event includes a small art show, acoustic musicians and a complimentary glass of wine. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n Darby O'Gill and the Little People take the stage from 9 p.m. to midnight Thursdays and 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays at Quinn's Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.

n Busker Kings are set to perform from 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the Gaudi Bar at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.com.

n The Country Fresh farmers market is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free.

n Speed takes the stage from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at Quinn's Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.

n Wes Winters performs a free show from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in the Grandview Lounge at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit southpointcasino.com.

n Threedom Rock is set to play from
8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday in the Cerveza Cantina at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit
fiestahendersonlasvegas.com.

n Peter Love is set to perform from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday and from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday in the M Bar at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit themresort.com.

n Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, hosts the Spazmatics from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays in Club Madrid. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.com.

n Club Fortune Casino, 725 S. Racetrack Road, offers free live entertainment from 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Visit clubfortunecasino.com.

n Yellow Brick Road performs at 11 p.m. Fridays in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit southpointcasino.com.

n Hundreds of classic cars are on display every Saturday during Cars and Coffee at Sansone Park Place, 9510 S. Eastern Ave. The free show is open from 8 to 11 a.m. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n Sarah Frances Johnston is scheduled to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Aug. 24 and 31 and Saturdays at Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.

n "America's Got Talent" winner Michael Grimm is set to perform at 7 p.m. Saturdays at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Cover charge is $5. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.

n Zowie Bowie is set to perform from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays at Ravello at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit themresort.com.

n Enjoy acoustic music on Saturdays during the Strung Out Sessions at Club Madrid at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Doors open at 10 p.m. Patrons must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.com.

n Enjoy live blues music at 7 p.m. Saturdays at Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2245 Village Walk Drive.

n The Spazmatics, an '80s tribute band, perform at 10 p.m. Saturday at the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit southpointcasino.com.

n Fresh52 Farmers & Artisans Market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave. Admission is free.