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Things to do in Henderson July 24-30, 2014

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

  • The Outdoor Picture Show on the Green is scheduled to show “Free Birds” at 8 p.m. July 26 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive. Screenings are scheduled through Oct. 25. Upcoming shows scheduled include: Aug. 2, “Despicable Me;” Aug. 9, “Despicable Me 2;” Aug. 16, “E.T.;” Aug. 23, “The Nut Job;” and Sept. 6, “The Lego Movie.” Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php.
  • Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, is set to screen classic movies at midnight Mondays through August. The events are set to include free popcorn and $3 beers. Call 702-272-0000.
  • The Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort, 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, plans a free jazz set in the Firenze Lounge featuring RJ Fox from 6 to 9 p.m. July 24 and 31 and Aug. 7. Call 702-567-4700.
  • The Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, plans a children’s movie from 10 a.m. to noon July 24 and 31. Call 702-492-7252.
  • Nashville Unplugged is set to feature guest songwriter Lee Miller at 8 p.m. July 25 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
  • Lee Miller is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. July 25 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
  • The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, is set to show “Spark a Reaction” from 4 to 5 p.m. July 24. Call 702-565-8402.
  • The City Lights Art Gallery, 3 E. Army St., plans a reception to celebrate participants in the summer art workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. July 25. Visit citylightsartgallery.com.
  • Comedian John Caparulo is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 25-27 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • The Dueling Pianos are set to perform at 9 p.m. July 25 and 26 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com.
  • The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans a night swim from 8 p.m. July 25 to 2 a.m. July 26. The event is set to include an open bar from 8 to 10 p.m. and live music. Admission is free for residents with Nevada IDs and limited to those 21 or older. Call 702-797-1000.
  • Arrow is set to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. July 25 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit themresort.com.
  • Justin Sayne and Chris Hammett are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. July 25 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Admission is free. Visit greenvalleyranch.sclv.com.
  • Paul Charles is set to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. July 26 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit themresort.com.
  • Lilian Garcia & The Fuse are scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. July 26 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
  • Bahama Breeze is set to perform as part of the Lakeside Music series from 7 to 10 p.m. July 26 at The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Strada di Villaggio. Admission is free. Visit lakeslasvegas.com.
  • A genealogy class is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. July 29 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. The event is set to cover how to preserve family stories. Call 702-492-7252.
  • The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer a Chefs for Kids program at 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 13 at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive. The program is designed for children ages 6 to 8 and is set to cover healthy food, active lifestyles and food safety. Registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

WORTH A DRIVE

  • Clark County’s annual Cardboard Boat Regatta is slated for 5 to 8 p.m. July 25 at the Desert Breeze Aquatic Facility, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Participants can build a boat using cardboard and duct tape. All boats must be registered by July 23. Night swimming and boat registration is set to begin at 5 p.m., with races starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children 3 to 17 and $1 for seniors 55 or older. Children 2 or younger will be admitted free. Visit tinyurl.com/46pbo6w or call 702-455-7798.
  • Super Summer Theatre plans to present “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at 8:05 p.m. July 24-26 in the outdoor venue at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, 10 miles west of Las Vegas. Advance tickets are $12.95 at tinyurl.com/o6xypqa. A limited number of tickets are available at the gate for $20. Visit supersummertheatre.org.
  • The Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, plans performances of the musical “Really Rosie” through July 27. Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25. Visit lvlt.org.
  • The musical “Cabaret” is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 24-26, 31 and Aug. 1-2 and 2 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 3 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $24 or $19 for students, seniors and military members. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.
  • The Dive In movie series is scheduled to continue with a double feature screening of “Space Jam” at 7 p.m. and “Coach Carter” at 9:30 p.m. July 28 on the marquee at the Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is $5. Double features are set to be screened Mondays through Aug. 21. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call 702-698-7000.
  • Pioneer Settlement Day is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 24 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. The event is set to include pioneer craft demonstrations and root beer floats for sale. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.

PLAN AHEAD

  • Ken Rogerson is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. July 31 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com.
  • The city of Henderson is scheduled to host a Cosmic Swim event from 8 to 10 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. A twist on cosmic bowling, the pool is set to change colors throughout the evening. Music and games, including diving for glow gear, are planned. Admission is $5. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
  • Shane McAnally and Josh Osbourne are set to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
  • Peter Noone is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1-3 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Tommy Rocker is set to perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 2 as part of the Lakeside Music series at The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Strada di Villaggio. Admission is free. Visit lakeslasvegas.com.
  • Rob Schneider is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8-10 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $35. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • The Deja Vu Dance & Show Band is set to perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 9 at The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Strada di Villaggio. Admission is free. Visit lakeslasvegas.com.
  • Lights Out is scheduled to perform a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15-17 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Comedian Dave Coulier is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22-24 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Galaxy Green Valley Luxury + movie theater, 4500 E. Sunset Road, plans a classics series. Films scheduled include “The Breakfast Club,” Aug. 24; “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Oct. 19; and “Home Alone,” Dec. 7. Tickets are $7 or $15 for two tickets and a large popcorn. Visit galaxytheaters.com.
  • New Vista plans wine walks in which patrons can sample up to 20 wines hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits Nevada and Lee’s Discount Liquor from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6 and Oct. 25 at The Village at Lake Las Vegas. Tickets are $25. Visit newvistanv.org.

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