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Summerlin Area Things To Do, Oct. 2-8, 2014

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

  • The Freakling Bros. plans to open the 22nd annual Trilogy of Terror Oct. 3 at 4245 S. Grand Canyon Drive, near West Flamingo Road and the 215 Beltway. It will feature Circus of Horrors, Castle Vampyre and Gates of Hell. For times and ticket prices, visit freaklingbros.com or call 702-362-3327.
  • Bishop Gorman High School Gaels’ Theatre Guild plans to perform Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers” at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4 and 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at its facility, 5959 S. Hualapai Way. Reserved Seating is $12 at bishopgorman.org. For group rates or questions, contact the Gaels Theatre Guild box office at 702-476-4175.

  • The Osmonds — brothers Merrill, Jay and Jimmy — are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $29.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

  • The Polish American Social Club of Las Vegas plans its second annual art exhibition by contemporary Polish artists from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Email art.gmb@hotmail.com.
  • The Nevada Senior Games are scheduled through Oct. 12 and include a swim meet set from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 4 and 5 at the Desert Breeze Aquatic Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. The ages of swimmers range from 50 to 90 or older. Swimmers come from all over the U.S. and various countries. Visit nevada.fusesport.com.

  • The Gateway Arts Foundation plans to present Mama’s Wranglers at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $13. Call 702-240-1301.

  • Matt Hennager plans to offer Guitar Basics 101, a free guitar lesson for beginning players 10 or older, from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 5, 12 and 19 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Bring an electric or acoustic guitar and plan to arrive 15 minutes early to tune. Call 702-507-3631.
  • Bonkerz Comedy Club inside the Edge Lounge at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has acts slated for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Steve Netta is scheduled for Oct. 2, Wendy Starling for Oct. 9, Larry Reeb for Oct. 16, Mike Wheels Parise for Oct. 23 and Warren Durso for Oct. 30. Tickets are $15 and include a drink. Purchase tickets at the casino cage or call 702-507-5980.
  • The Dirty is scheduled to perform from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Cover charge is $10 at the door and $5 for Boarding Pass card members (sign-ups will be available at the door). Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.
  • Addison’s Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live entertainment at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Mark O’Toole is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 702-507-5900.
  • J.C. Wooloughan’s Irish Pub inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live music starting at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 702-869-7725.
  • The Rampart Casino’s Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present live music throughout the week. Nicholas Cole is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Call 702-507-5900.
  • Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature Dave Ritz from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays in T-Bones Chophouse. Rick Duarte is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays. Dave Ritz is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
  • Line dancing is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
  • Zowie Bowie is scheduled to perform Fridays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 10 p.m. for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
  • Jared Berry is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Onyx Bar at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
  • David Mazur’s exhibit “People and Places” is planned through Dec. 2 during regular library hours at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Mazur was inspired by the West’s special beauty in this series of paintings and drawings of landscapes, including Red Rock Canyon and Mount Charleston. Call 702-507-3630.
  • L Makeup Institute, 5525 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 102, plans to host free makeup workshops led by professional makeup artists from 1 to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. Space is limited. Call 702-685-9298.
  • The Centennial Las Vegas Genealogy Society is scheduled to meet the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. inside the community room of the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 6670 W. Cheyenne Ave. The group is dedicated to genealogy and ancestry research. Visit clvgs7.wix.com/clvgs.

WORTH A DRIVE

  • Taste of the Nation Las Vegas is scheduled for Oct. 2 at Rain Nightclub in the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. The culinary event raises funds for Three Square food bank and other local organizations that fight childhood hunger. VIP admission is planned for 6 p.m. and general admission for 7 p.m. More than 30 Las Vegas chefs are scheduled to offer cuisine. Live entertainment and live and silent auctions also are planned. The cost for VIP tickets is $125, and general admission is $100. Visit tinyurl.com/p636lwd.
  • The Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, is set to host the Rockabilly Rockout, a four-day weekend music festival event, Oct. 2-5. It features 16 bands, 10 disc jockeys, vendors and more. Tickets are $120. Visit rockabillyrockout.com.
  • An exotic tribal dance workshop is planned from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Sophia Center for Goddess Study, 6034 Smoke Ranch Road. Learn belly dance, African dance, Egyptian Serpentine, Bollywood and more. No experience is necessary. The cost is $15. Call 702-945-6408.
  • Downtown Spaces, 1800 Industrial Road, plans to celebrate Halloween on First Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 3. Confirmed activities include: SolSis Gallery/EQLD Creations Art Studio grand opening show “Eternal Roots,” inspired by the four elements with live belly dancing by Miss Nikki; Wasteland Gallery, new works by local artist Das Frank; Spectral Gallery, “Creep Show,” a group show featuring artists’ renditions of the gallery’s ghost logo; Cerebro Studios hosts a dark-themed group art show; Ortego’s Juniper Gallery is set to feature new artwork by a variety of artists, plus live painting; The Huntridge Foundation is set to promote the 70th anniversary of the historic Huntridge Theatre; and music is planned on the outdoor Stagecoach by DJ Selecta’ Scream and Peter Stauber. Visit dtspaces.com.
  • The ninth annual Pure Aloha Festival is scheduled from 5 p.m. to midnight Oct. 3, noon to midnight Oct. 4 and noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. The festival will feature live entertainment, more than 100 specialty food and retail vendors and a carnival with midway rides. Daily admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children ages 5 to 10, seniors 50 or older and military personnel with ID. Visit vizzun.com.
  • The fifth annual Project Playhouse Pet Edition is scheduled Oct. 3-17 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A kickoff party is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3. Supporters of HomeAid Southern Nevada plan to design, construct and decorate pet houses and playhouses, which are set to be on display in The Green at Town Square Park. The houses are scheduled to be raffled off during a VIP party on Oct. 17. Raffle tickets can be purchased Oct. 3-17 at The Green at Town Square for $5, or five tickets for $20. Proceeds benefit HomeAid Southern Nevada, a nonprofit with the mission of building new lives for Southern Nevada’s homeless through housing and community outreach. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.
  • “Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival” is planned at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 and 1 and 4 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $20. Call 702-284-7777 or visit orleansarena.com.
  • The Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists plans a free organ recital by Pamela Decker at 7:30 Oct. 3 at the Rando-Grillot Recital Hall in the Beam Music Center at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit sncago.org or call 702-895-2787.
  • Boulder City Hospital Foundation plans to present its 52nd annual Art in the Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5 at Wilbur, Bicentennial and Escalante parks in Boulder City. Hundreds of artists display, demonstrate and sell work. Limited free parking is available. Paid parking with shuttle service is available for $10 at an off-site lot. To access the lot, follow the signs along Nevada Highway. Pets, bikes and skateboards are not permitted. Visit artinthepark.org or call 702-293-0214.
  • Good Samaritan Christian Academy plans its fourth annual Sips for Scholarships silent auction and wine tasting from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 8425 W. Windmill Lane. Tickets are $15, and attendees must be 21 or older. Call 702-407-6749 or visit goodsamlv.com.
  • The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer its annual free admission day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 4. Complimentary tickets are available for download at tinyurl.com/bellagiofree. Tickets must be presented at the gallery box office and are redeemable for two complimentary admissions per household. The current exhibit, “Painting Women: Works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston” is set to be on display through Oct. 17.

  • The Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee has scheduled its 25th volunteer planting event, the Green Up, from noon to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. Volunteers can follow signs from Sam Boyd Stadium down a dirt road to the planting site. Registration is required. Visit tinyurl.com/greenuplv or call 702-822-8496.

  • The history and culture of Fremont Street are set to be featured in walking tours scheduled at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 4. The guided tours, offered by Las Vegas Pop Culture Tours, have been designated an official Nevada Sesquicentennial events. Along the way, a series of stops are set to celebrate Las Vegas’ neon, iconic architecture, landmark casino hotels and local historical figures. Tours begin at Buffalo Bill’s historic railroad car on Main Street at Fremont Street and finish at the El Cortez with a beverage and toast to Nevada’s 150th birthday. Tour size is limited, and the participation fee is $20. Call 702-370-6961 or email rickricklv@aol.com.

  • The fifth annual Grapes & Hops Festival is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Live music and samplings of wine, beer and local cuisine are planned. A silent auction is set to benefit Par for The Cure, a nonprofit dedicated to breast cancer research. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door. VIP tickets are $100 and include early admission, a private bar and specialty food samples. Members receive $5 off. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.

  • The Beach Boys are set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 4 inside The Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $29.95. Call 702-507-5700 or visit cannerycasino.com.
  • University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Denise McConnell is set to offer a lecture on native and adaptive plants at 9 a.m. Oct. 4 at Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St. Admission is free. Registration is recommended. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-257-5555.
  • The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, 350 E. Galleria Drive, plans a birding under the stars event from 6:30 to 8:30 Oct. 4. Call 702-267-4180.
  • United Healthcare is set to partner with IRONKIDS to host a mile run at 8:45 a.m. Oct. 4 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, for children ages 3 to 15. Entry fee is $15 per child. Visit ironkids.com.
  • Ward 5 Bluegrass in the Park is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5 at Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Local bluegrass and acoustic bands are set to play traditional American music with banjos, fiddles, guitars and mandolins. The event is free. Call 702-229-5443.

  • The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., plans to host Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts at 8 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5. Tickets start at $39.95 and can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming box office. Call 702-636-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com.

  • Bank of America customers receive free entry Oct. 4 and 5 to the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place; the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North; and the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is offered through the bank’s Museums on Us program, which allows Bank of America customers free access to select museums on the first weekend of every month. Participants must show their U.S. Trust, Merrill Lynch or Bank of America debit or credit card to receive free admission for the cardholder. Visit museums.bankofamerica.com.

  • The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society plans to open its 52nd season with a program of American music including hymns, folk songs, sea chanteys, spirituals and Broadway selections at 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at the UNLV Beam Music Center Recital Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased at the UNLV Performing Arts Center box office or by calling 702-895-2787.
  • The inaugural Pawn Stars Poker Run to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Nevada is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 starting at Gold & Silver Pawn, 713 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Registration is $30 per rider and $15 per passenger, and the grand prize is $2,000. Visit tinyurl.com/pawnpoker.
  • The fourth annual Chefs for Kids charity golf tournamentis planned at 7 a.m. Oct. 12 at Painted Desert Golf Course, 5555 Painted Mirage Drive. Registration for the tournament is $120. Deadline to register is Oct. 6. Call Harvey Blankfeld at 702-203-1165 or email info@brownblankfeld.com.
  • A music scholarship concert is planned at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 inside the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre at the College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483.
  • The Las Vegas Artists Guild plans a fall art show through Oct. 28 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, during library hours. Call 702-207-4261.
  • The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., is set to host Scottish country dancing for ages 13 or older from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Fridays. The cost is $5 per person. Call 702-229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.
  • The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Junior Master Gardener program is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon every other Saturday at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The eight-session program is open to children 7 to 12 and costs $52. To register, contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or johnsonk@unce.unr.edu.
  • The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., recently opened its new Butterfly Habitat in the southern portion of the Botanical Gardens. The habitat is scheduled to feature hundreds of butterflies and a variety of plants, and it will be open each fall and spring, as temperatures permit. Butterfly species are set to include mourning cloak, red admiral, painted lady, American lady, monarch and queen. A separate entrance fee will be charged for the habitat, with members paying $2 and nonmembers paying $3. Visit springspreserve.org.
  • “Re-Visualizing Las Vegas,” an exhibition of Las Vegas News Bureau photos manipulated and colored with modern techniques, is scheduled to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays through Nov. 15 at the Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
  • The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., plans to host the “Three Minutes Exhibition,” a free display featuring work by photographer Seder Burns, through Nov. 26. The exhibit can be viewed from 12:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Saturdays. Call 702-229-1012.
  • The Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, plans to display its “Curator’s Choice: Favorites from the Collection” exhibit through January. The exhibit was selected by Dawna Jolliff, who has been with the museum for 38 years. Call 702-455-7955.
  • “Wicked Plants: The Exhibit” is planned from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 4 inside the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visitors can learn about poisonous and carnivorous plants. The exhibit is free for members or with paid general admission. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.
  • The art exhibit “Fusionaroma” by Behzad Dowlatshahi and Samira Nozari, both published poets and painters known in Iran, is set to tour Las Vegas galleries through Jan. 4. Originally on display at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, it features various styles — abstract, expressionism, conceptual, figurative, realism and wet-on-wet (alla prima) paintings with oil and acrylic on canvas. It is set to be exhibited through Oct. 14 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-507-4010; and Oct. 28-Jan. 4 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3820.

PLAN AHEAD

  • Desert Spring Theatre Arts plans to present Luigi Jannuzzi’s play “Exhibit This! — The Museum Comedies” at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 and 17 and 3 p.m. Oct. 11 and 18 at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive. An art show with items for purchase to benefit the group is planned for 60 to 90 minutes before each performance. Tickets are $7.50 each or $5 each for groups of four or more and are available at the door or by calling 702-528-4483.
  • Western High School’s class of 1964 plans to host its 50th reunion, the Warrior Dinner and Dancing Party, at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The class is one of the four founding classes of Western, 4601 W. Bonanza Road. A meet-and-greet event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at Aces & Ales, 2801 N. Tenaya Way. Call Connie Arnoldsen Davis at 702-450-9192, Lynda Craner Carson at 702-878-6186 or email dancinglit@aol.com.
  • The Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival is planned from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. Admission is $13 per day advance for adults and $8 per day in advance for seniors 60 or older or children 5 to 12. Children 4 or younger get in free. Three-day passes can be purchased for $30 for adults and $20 for children and seniors. At the gate, admission is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children. Overflow parking and a shuttle are set to be offered at Del Sol High School, 3100 E. Patrick Lane. Visit lvrenfair.com.
  • Golf Summerlin plans to host the second annual Glow Ball night golf event at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2203 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd., to benefit Three Square food bank’s Backpacks for Kids program. The event is for all ages and golf skill levels. Registration is $45 and includes a $20 donation to Three Square, light appetizers by Cantina Laredo, nine holes of golf and one glow-in-the-dark golf ball. Register at golfsummerlin.com/nightgolf.html or in the Eagle Crest pro shop. Call 702-254-7010 or 800-803-0758.
  • Art at the Market is set from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12 at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive. Admission is free. A farmers market and arts and crafts, including photography, painting, jewelry, wearable art, ceramics and glass, are planned. Visit vegasartwalk.com.
  • Vicki Lawrence is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
  • The Nevada Garden Club plans a free flower show from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19 in the Garden Club Center at Lorenzi Park, 800 Twin Lakes Drive. The show’s theme is My Vacation, and it will feature floral designs and horticulture grown in the Las Vegas Valley. Call Vicki Yuen at 702-259-9888 or email nevadagardenclubs@gmail.com.
  • A Fall Arts & Crafts Fair is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Desert Vista Community Center, 10360 Sun City Blvd. The fair will offer handcrafted items of all types. Visit suncity-summerlin.com.
  • Greg Thompson’s “Broadway Showstoppers” is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15. Call 702-240-1301.
  • The Trunk or Treat Halloween Car Show is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Safe trick-or-treating from decorated cars is planned, along with a children’s costume contest, entertainment by DJ Brando and games. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov/information/19349.htm.

  • The Anthem Highlands ArtWalk is set for Oct. 18 and 19 in Henderson. For times and more information, visit vegasartwalk.com.
  • Martin Nievera is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
  • Pianist Sandra G. Carey plans a free solo recital for 3 p.m. Oct. 19 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd. Carey has performed with members of the Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera, San Francisco Symphony and the Vienna Opera House. Call 702-341-7800.
  • A Blessing of the Pets is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 21 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 8901 Del Webb Blvd. Call 702-255-1990.
  • A live storytelling night is planned for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Chieti Coffee Shop, 5825 W. Sahara Ave., Suite N. The theme is Life and Death Situations. Attendees are invited to tell a seven-minute personal true-life story. Email storytelling.uuclv@gmail.com.
  • The Boca Park ArtWalk is set for Oct. 25 and 26. For times and more information, visit vegasartwalk.com.
  • Hotel California plans a “Salute to the Eagles” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

  • The Mustang & Ford Club of Las Vegas Halloween Car Show and Movies in the Park are planned starting at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. The car show is set from 5 to 9 p.m. Approximately 120 makes and models of cars will be on the streets of Tivoli Village. Live music, candy for children and a special viewing of “E.T.” in the park at 7 p.m. also are planned. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
  • A night of safe trick-or-treating is planned from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Sponsored by Cox Communications, the free Cox Treat Streets will offer a variety of family-friendly activities, including interactive game booths, costumed characters and live music performances. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
  • Tickets are on sale for the seventh annual production of “A Choreographers’ Showcase” by the Nevada Ballet Theatre and Cirque du Soleil, scheduled at 1 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 at the Mystere Theatre at Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $25 and $45. Call 702-894-7722 or visit nevadaballet.org.

  • Celebrity City Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, plans to present “Memoirs of a Celebrity” at 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $13. Call 702-240-1301.
  • Brian Hoffman’s “Remembering Red,” a tribute to Red Skelton, is slated for 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18. Call 702-240-1301.
  • Comedian Arnez J is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
  • An all-church yard sale is planned from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 6151 W. Charleston Blvd. Expect furniture, household items, books, kitchen items, clothing and an upscale boutique. Food will be for sale. Visit tumclv.weebly.com.
  • The Animal Foundation’s Forever Home Family Picnic & Furry 5K is set for 11 a.m. Nov. 2 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. The dog-friendly event includes a 5K run along the park’s trails system. Participants receive a T-shirt and finisher medal, chip timing, race bib and picnic admission. Dogs will receive a doggie bandana and finisher dog tag. The Forever Home Family Picnic is set from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include a 1-mile, dog-friendly walk at 11 a.m., doggie contests such as Best Smile, Best Trick and Best Costume and live music, demonstrations, vendor fair and dog adoptions. For fees and to register, visit animalfoundation.com/event/5K.
  • “KillerPumpkin.Net” by Bryan Yeager is on display during regular library hours through Nov. 4 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Yeager carves unique, nonperishable foam jack-o’-lanterns with images from horror films, monsters, wicked witches, Tim Burton characters and screaming faces. Call 702-507-3860.
  • Mistinguett Productions plans to present “Vegas Nights,” starring Peter Pavone and friends, at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18. Call 702-240-1301.
  • The Children’s Heart Foundation’s annual Operation Cards for Kids — Casino Night is planned from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Red Rock Country Club, 2250 Red Springs Drive. The evening is set to include blackjack, food, specialty cocktails and silent and live auctions. Attendees must be 21 or older. Tickets are $75 for general admission and $125 for VIP admission. Visit operationcardsforkids.com.
  • Pins for Pets is set from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 at the bowling center at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. The registration fee includes two hours of bowling, free food and adult beverages, raffles and a silent auction. Visit animalnetwork-lv.com/events/pins-for-pets.
  • A Harvest Festival is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 during the weekly farmers market at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. A Roos-N-More petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin decorating and pie eating contests are planned. Admission is free. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

  • Ventriloquist/comedian Ronn Lucas is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
  • The Sun City Summerlin ArtWalk is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9 at the Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd. Admission is free. Visit vegasartwalk.com.
  • Comedian Nephew Tommy plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
  • “Rock & Roll Is Here To Stay,” featuring the Vegas Goodfellas, is slated for 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15. Call 702-240-1301.
  • Easter Seals Nevada’s Cheers to Chocolate is set from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Nov. 15 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Guests can enjoy wine and chocolate tastings, live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $40 online and $45 at the door. Visit cheerstochocolate.com.

  • Singer Jack Jones is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
  • Santa Claus’ arrival and a parade are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 28 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. The free, family-friendly event is also set to feature Santa’s house, where children can take photos with Santa, a trackless train for rides around Tivoli Village and live performances on the main stage. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
  • The Happenings are slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

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