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This week’s 5 best bets for arts and culture in Las Vegas

Lucy Woodward

The Smith Center welcomes back vocalist Lucy Woodward this weekend. The singer-songwriter will be joined by guitarist Charlie Hunter to perform selections off their upcoming album of covers (“Music! Music! Music!”) at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center. Tickets are $39 to $59 at thesmithcenter.com.

‘As You Like It’

Mistaken identity, politics, forgiveness and nature all play a part in Shakespeare’s popular romantic comedy “As You Like It.” Journey to the Forest of Arden with Las Vegas Little Theatre at 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 7 in the Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $15 to $16 at lvlt.org.

‘Cops & Canvas’

“Recovery: The Power of Art” is the theme of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation’s “Cops & Canvas” fundraiser. LVMPD officers, family and community members will showcase their artwork at the fifth annual art auction and benefit at 6 p.m. Thursday at Area 15. Tickets are $75 at lvmpdfoundation.org.

‘Sweat’

Cockroach Theatre Company presents Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama on the industrial working class at 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 7 at Art Square, 1025 S. First St. Tickets are $20 to $25 at cockroachtheatre.com.

‘From Venice With Love’

Italian singer Giada Valenti performs favorites by Edith Piaf, Selena, Etta James and others at 8 p.m. Thursday in Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center. Tickets are $35 to $55 at thesmithcenter.com.

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