Summerlin Area Community Events Calendar, July 16-22, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

A screening of “The Lego Movie” is scheduled for sundown July 16 at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. The free screening is part of the new Downtown Summerlin Movie Series, which is planned Thursday evenings through Aug. 27. Guests should bring their own seating. Food will be available for purchase. Call 702-832-1000 or visit downtownsummerlin.com.

Third Thursday is set to present Hot July Nights at Village Square, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. July 16. The Third Thursdays events provide the community with fun activities while taking advantage of promotions at the shops and restaurants in the center. The August theme is Sweets, Treats & Spoilers. Visit govillagesquare.com or call 702-715-4110.

The Count Basie Orchestra is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 17 and 18 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

The free Summerlin Writer and Poets Workshop is set from 3:30 to 5 p.m. July 17 at the Humana Guidance Center, 8885 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite 140. Writers are invited to develop their writing skills in prose and poetry. Members are both published authors and novices who gather for both social and educational programs. Call Sandy Toles at 702-204-4250.

“The Kelly Clinton Show” is planned for 7:30 p.m. July 18 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18. Visit scscai.com and click on “news and events.”

A Dive-in Movie Night is set for all ages for 8 p.m. July 18 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Watch “Bee Movie” on the scoreboard screen while floating in the pool. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors are set to open at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $4. Call 7o2-229-1488.

Dash and Splash is set for 8 a.m. July 18 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Check-in is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. The cost is $15. A 1.5-mile run will begin at the pool and wind through Veterans Memorial Park, followed by a 300-meter swim at the pool. There is no age limit to participate, but participants must be able to swim 100 meters. Register by July 15. Call 702-229-1488.

Franco Valeriani – Live in Concert is planned for 3:30 p.m. July 18 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Admission is free. Call 702-507-3630.

Dr. Loren Ekroth, an international expert on conversation for social and family life, plans a free presentation from 1 to 3 p.m. July 18 in the conference room at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Visit conversationmatters.com.

The class Downloading eBooks to Your Device is set for 10:30 a.m. July 18 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Learn how to download eBooks onto your iPad, Tablet, Kindle Fire/HD or Nook Color/HD using the Overdrive Media app. Bring a device. The class is free, but reservations are required. Call 702-507-3866.

Matt Hennager plans to offer free guitar lessons for beginners from noon to 1 p.m. the first three Sundays of each month at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The next session is set for July 19. August sessions are set for Aug. 2, 9 and 16. Arrive 15 minutes early to tune your guitar. Call 702-507-3630.

The Artisan Craft Festival of Summerlin is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 19 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Dive. Expect jewelry, paintings, sculpture, stitch work, candles, photography, wood working, soaps and more. Admission is free. Call 702-466-7683 or visit artisancraftfestival.com.

Sunday Jazz Brunch is set to feature jazz saxophonist Vince Priester and guitarist accompanist Calvin Brooks from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19 at Ceres in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Sunday Brunch featuring Mark O’Toole is set from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 26. Brunches are $24.99. Call 702-869-7381.

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada plans to meet at 1 p.m. July 19 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. A live webinar on new research opportunities with MyHeritage and FamilySearch Partnership and Jewish Records at MyHeritage.com is planned. Call Laura Moskowitz at 702-243-5917, email president@jgssn.org or visit jgssn.org.

Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive, plans to host a vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. July 20-24 for children 4 to 11. Register at desertspringchurch.com. Call 702-256-5933.

The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees plans to meet at 10 a.m. July 21 at Skinny Dugans, 4127 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit narvre.info.

Water Color Outlines is planned for children ages 12 to 17 at 4:30 p.m. July 21 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Create a work of art in watercolor by using one of our designs, or bring in your own. Registration is required. Call 702-507-3631.

The Victorian Railroad Ladies women’s club plans to meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 22 at the Black Bear Diner, 6180 W. Tropicana Ave. Visit lasvegasrailroadsociety.org.

Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to show family-friendly Dive-In Movies in the Red Rock Bay wave pool at 8 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 21. The water park also plans Saturday Sessions from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturdays in June and July for young adults, with performances by young local disc jockeys such as DJ treL, giveaways and a transformed wave pool area draped with neon lights planned. Visit wetnwildlasvegas.com.

Distill A Local Bar, 10820 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to present local musicians from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays on the patio. Michael Anthony is scheduled for July 18 and Marty Feick for July 25. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit distillbar.com.

Summer youth basketball leagues are planned for ages 5 to 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 1 at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $85 and includes a reversible jersey. Registration continues until full. Youths play in two divisions: ages 5 to 6 and 7 to 8, with at least one practice game and one competition game each week for a minimum of six weeks, with the possibility of play-off participation. Call 702-229-1100.

The Rainbow Youth Soccer League plans to host signups for the fall season from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 18 and 25 at Villa Pizza, 3385 S. Durango Drive. The cost is $125, and a copy of the player’s birth certificate and a wallet-sized photo are required. The fee includes a uniform, picture plaque and 10 games. Visit ryslsoccerleague.com.

“All About Clay,” an exhibit by the Nevada Clay Guild, is scheduled through July 21 in The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.

“Vegas Votes,” an exhibit by the Las Vegas News Bureau, is planned during regular library hours through July 26 at The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibition was curated by the public and contains the most favored photographs from the fall showing featuring the Las Vegas News Bureau’s archived collection. Call 702-507-3630.

WORTH A DRIVE

Norman Foote is scheduled to put on in his one-man show, featuring music, props and comedy, at 7 p.m. July 16 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., as part of the city of Las Vegas Summer Concert Series. Tickets are $3. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-2787.

Throwback Sizzling Jam is planned at 8 p.m. July 17 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The event is set to feature R&B artists Frankie J, 112, Dru Hill, Silk, Next, H-Town and Keith Sweat. Tickets start at $42. Call the Boyd Gaming box office at 702-284-7777 or visit orleansarena.com.

Outdoor yoga classes on grassy fields along the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area escarpment are slated for 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturdays through the summer at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Classes are free with park admission, which is $9 per vehicle, $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. Participants must bring a yoga mat. Visit parks.nv.gov.

The Clark County Commodore Computer Club plans to meet from 9 to 10 a.m. July 18 in Room 16 of the Clark County School District’s Adult Education Campus, 2701 E. St. Ave. Following the shortened meeting, the 5C’s plan to co-host CommVEX 2015, an annual Commodore Convention at the Plaza, 1 Main St. The keynote speaker will be CBM Engineer Bill Herd, developer of the Commodore 128 personal computer. CommVEx runs July 18 and 19. Show hours are from 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Tickets are available at the door. Email Al Jackson at jacksonmeister@gmail.com or Forrest Nettles at flnettles@hotmail.com, call 702-363-3331 or visit tinyurl.com/c9taggu.

The city of Las Vegas plans its fourth annual Xtreme Game Night Saturday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 18 at Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, for teens 13 to 18. Laser tag, dodge ball, a foam pit, video games and hamster balls provided by Games2U Entertainment are planned, as well as refreshments, music by a live disc jockey and raffles. Admission and activities are free. Youths will be able to sign up for teen councils available throughout the city. Batteries Included teen councils represent a diverse group of youths throughout Las Vegas dedicated to bringing their voices into the community and raising awareness about youth achievements. In the Summerlin area, teen councils are located at Cimarron Memorial High School, 2301 N. Tenaya Way, and the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Call 702-229-4075.

Super Summer Theatre is set to present “Bye Bye Birdie” at 8:05 p.m. through July 25 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Parking is set to open at 5 p.m., and meadow seating at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair in general admission grass seating. Picnics are welcome, and concessions are sold. Tickets are $12 in advance and are available at showtix4u.com. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

The Fremont Street Experience Rock of Vegas concert series plans to feature free concerts through Labor Day Weekend. Scheduled headliners are: July 18, Theory of a Deadman on the First Street Stage; Aug. 1, Spin Doctors and Cherry Poppin’ Daddies on the First Street Stage; and Sept. 6, Kansas and Blue Oyster Cult on the Third Street Stage. Concerts are set to begin at 9 p.m. Visit vegasexperience.com.

A Summer Island Castaway Concert is scheduled at 7 p.m. July 18 at the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. The free event is set to feature Las Vegas Hula and the Volcano Island Steel Drum Band. Guests are encouraged to bring low-back chairs or blankets. Hawaiian shaved ice and other treats are planned for purchase. Call 702-229-3514.

Families are invited to play in the sprinklers and slip and slide down a 50-foot water covered plastic runway during Water on the Meadow, scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. July 19 and 25 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Participation is free with park admission, which is $9 per vehicle, $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. The event is also set to include an interactive program about water conservation. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Avenue Q, a musical comedy featuring a puppet-supported cast, is scheduled through July 26 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. July 16-18 and 23-25 and 2 p.m. July 19 and 26. Tickets are $25. Call 702-362-7996 or visit lvlt.org.

Cowabunga Bay Water Park, 900 Galleria Drive, plans to throw Disco Pool Nights until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 8. The events are set to include music, lights and games. General admission costs $36.99 for adults and $27.99 for children shorter than 48 inches. Season passes are available. Visit cowabungabay.com/lasvegas or call 702-850-9000.

A manga character and comic art workshop is scheduled from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. July 18 and 25 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The fee for the three-day workshop is $39. visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.

The Area 51 Special Lecture Series plans to present “Exploring Dreamland: A History of Area 51” at 7 p.m. July 18 at the National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road. UFO experts Noe Torres and Ruben Uriarte will explore Area 51’s hidden history and present astounding personal stories, top-secret documents and more. Both presenters are authors and investigators that have both been featured on various television shows and documentaries airing on the History and Discovery channels. A meet-and-greet is planned at 6 p.m. The cost is $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers and $10 for students. Visit nationalatomictestingmuseum.org.

Free poetry workshops on Beat Poetics are scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 12 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, conducted by new Clark County Poet Laureate Bruce Isaacson. Email poetlaureateclarkcounty@cox.net to register.

A historical discussion titled Railroads and the Making of Modern Las Vegas is scheduled at 1 p.m. July 18 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission to the museum is $1 and free for children 12 or younger who are accompanied by an adult. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.

Mondays Dark with Mark Shunock plans to present New York State of Mind at 9:30 p.m. July 20 at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. Doors are set to open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door, with proceeds benefiting United Way of Southern Nevada. A silent auction for a seven-night cruise also is planned. Visit mondaysdark.com.

A Nation of Patriots Day Commemoration is scheduled July 20 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., at a time yet to be announced. A historic flag that is touring the country is set to be flown on the City Hall flagstaff, and the Las Vegas City Council plans to declare July 20 Nation of Patriots Day. Following the ceremony, the Las Vegas Harley Owners Group chapter plans to escort the flag to Lancaster, Calif. Call 702-229-2524.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans Gardening in Small Places classes at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Upcoming dates are July 25, organic gardening; Aug. 22, landscape design; Sept. 19, native plants; Oct. 3, tree selection; and Nov. 21, growing fruit at home. Class space is limited, and preregistration is required. There is a $25 fee for each class, which includes class materials. Contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5573.

Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive, is set to offer Family Summer Camp activities from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 26. Free workshops with pins for those who complete them are planned for bird watching, fishing, archery, kayaking, backyard adventures, water safety, shooting and hunting, travel safety and camping. Visitors of all ages can also cast a rod into a casting bucket for practice or try out the archery or bb/air gun range. From noon to 2 p.m., kids can make free crafts. Visit basspro.com or call 702-730-5200.

“Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage” is planned for 7:30 p.m. July 16-19 and 2:30 p.m. July 18 and 19 at Reynolds Hall in The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $29. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2000.

Midnight Mayhem is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 17 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event offers a safe alternative to illegal street racing and is open to any street-legal vehicle and any licensed driver. The fee is $15 to race or ride along and $5 for spectators. Visit lvms.com or call 702-632-8213.

Frankie Moreno is set to perform 10 shows in Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 29 (dark July 28 and Aug. 4). Tickets start at $25 for single-show tickets and $250 for the 10-show series. Call 702-749-2000 or 808-326-6868 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

NAIOP Southern Nevada’s Community Service Committee is collecting slightly used men’s and women’s business attire for Communities In Schools of Nevada. The clothing will be accepted at NAIOP’s monthly events and at Alternative Management, 1880 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 100. All of NAIOP’s monthly meetings take place at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Meetings are scheduled for: July 16, 7 to 9 a.m.; Aug. 20, 7 to 9 a.m.; and Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Call 702-798-7194.

“Wunder Kammer,” an exhibit featuring the art of Kim Johnson, is scheduled to be on display through July 17 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Johnson’s sculptures and assemblages evoke the wonder chamber or cabinets of curiosity, a concept initiated in the 15th century for rooms and cabinets filled with items of natural, scientific, philosophic and alternative or fabricated artistic curiosities. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

As part of the Speakeasy Cinema Classic Mob Noir Series, a screening of the 1952 film “Hoodlum Empire” is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. July 22 at the historic courtroom in the Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. Tickets for each movie at Speakeasy Cinema are $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Prices include one alcoholic beverage per film. Visit the themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

David Manley of the performance troupe Up in Arms plans to bring the Broadway-style puppet musical “Monster Intelligence” to town, with shows slated at 7 p.m. July 22 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., and 10:30 a.m. July 23 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., as part of the city of Las Vegas Summer Concert Series. Tickets are $3. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-2787.

Poet Lee Mallory plans to present Sevens Live!, a new music, comedy and spoken-arts showcase, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays inside the Cantina at the Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road. Admission is free with a one-drink minimum. Call 702-733-7300.

Dinosaurs & Roses plans to host a weekly event featuring a different charity each week. Shop in the nonprofit’s thrift store, 4310 E. Tropicana Ave., that week and 20 percent of the sales will go to the charity. Visit dinosaursandroses.org and print a coupon or mention the charity of the week when you come in to shop. July’s charities are: His Stronger Hand Charity, July 18; and Hope Christian Health Center, July 25.

The Art at the Cafe exhibit “On the Road … Nevada” is set to display mixed media works on paper at Rachel’s Kitchen in The Ogden, 150 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 160, through July 26. The Southern Nevada Senior Law Foundation is set to receive a 10 percent donation from all artwork sales throughout the show. Call Mark Vranesh at 702-245-6077 or email markvranesh@gmail.com.

The Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. plans to host the Special Agents of Summer youth summer camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 27-31. Participants are set to learn about the history, tools and techniques used by law enforcement personnel to tackle organized crime. Space is limited to 25 attendees, and early registration is recommended. The cost per camper is $240. Museum members receive a discount. The program fee includes breakfast and lunch each day of camp and is nonrefundable. Visit the themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

Works by Benedict Oddi are set to be shown during regular business hours through Aug. 7 inside the Fine Arts Gallery at the College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4000.

“Going Home,” an exhibit of large drawings by Domenic Cretara and Christopher Troutman, is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 19 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The exhibit is free, and hours are 12:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. Call 702-229-1012 or visit artslasvegas.org.

The Southern Highlands Community Association plans an outdoor Saturday movie series in Goett Park, 11024 Southern Highlands Parkway. Films show at dusk or about 8 p.m. The schedule includes “Big Hero 6,” Sept. 12; and “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Sept. 26. Blankets and picnics are welcome. Visit southernhighlandshoa.com.

The visiting exhibit “Dino Summer” is planned at The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., through Sept. 20. It is set to feature an animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops, interactive video games and a dino bone dig. The attraction is also scheduled to offer a 30-minute live animal show titled “Eat or Be Eaten: Predators and Prey” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 23 and Aug. 29 and 30. The show is set to feature Springs Preserve zoologists and staff members with a rotating cast of animals, including bugs, lizards, snakes and small mammals. Audience members can participate in trivia games to win prizes. A behind-the-scenes tour, offering a chance to get up close with the animals, is planned from noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The dinosaur exhibit and predator show are free for members or with paid general admission. The tour is an additional $3 for members or $5 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

Western High School’s class of 1965 plans to host its 50th reunion Oct. 16 and 17 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Call Kathy Keller at 702-736-3155 or e-mail westernclassof65@gmail.com.

PLAN AHEAD

The Ward 2 Beers with Beers event is set from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 23 at The Pint in the Smith’s shopping center, 9941 W. Charleston Blvd. Residents 21 or older are invited to join Ward 2 Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers for a beer and conversation about what is happening in Ward 2 and the city of Las Vegas. Call 702-229-2144.

Vintage Urban Collection by Alexander P. Huerta of PeaceNArt Studio is set to be on display during regular library hours July 23 through Oct. 4 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. An artist’s reception is slated from 5 to 6:30 p.m. July 23. The exhibition features Huerta’s works, which combine scratch board and collage techniques on wood, illustrating an urban storyline. Call 702-507-3630.

A stroke support group plans to meet from 3 to 4 p.m. July 23 in conference room B on the first floor of Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive. Call 702-233-7061.

A free performance is planned as part of the Las Vegas Dance in the Desert Festival at 7 p.m. July 24 and 2 and 7 p.m. July 25 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Contemporary dance performances are planned featuring local, regional and international choreographers and dance companies. Call 702-507-3863.

The Cardboard Boat Regatta is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. July 24 at the Desert Breeze Aquatic Facility, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Entry fee is $2 per boat through July 23. Regular admission is $2 for ages 3 to 17, $3 for ages 18 to 54 and $1 for ages 55 or older. Children 2 or younger will be admitted free. Night swimming is planned from 5 to 7 p.m., along with water games and music. Prizes will be awarded to the “Most Creative,” “Fastest Ship” and “Cruise Ship.” Boat check-in begins at 5 p.m. and the races at 7 p.m. Call 702-455-7798. Register online at tinyurl.com/labelve.

“The Ken Block Show” is set for 7 p.m. July 25 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15. Visit scscai.com and click on “news and events.”

The Society of Seven is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 25 and 26 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

An American Red Cross Babysitter Training Course is scheduled for ages 11 to 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. July 28, 30 and 31 at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $75, and the course includes child and infant CPR certification. Registration is open until the course is full. Call 702-229-1488.

Steve Weeks is set to perform at 11:30 a.m. July 29 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-507-3710; and at 4 p.m. July 30 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3860. The family show is set to feature music, humor and games for children up to age 11.

Feral Tale Theatricals plans to perform the comedy “The Explorers Club” by playwright Nell Benjamin at 7 p.m. July 30 and 31 and 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at Faith Lutheran High School’s Chapel and Performing Arts Center, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Tickets are $12. Visit showtix4u.com.

Happy Home Animal Sanctuary plans to host its third annual Happy Hour Fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 31 at Blue Martini at Town Square Las Vegas, 6593 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. Each ticket includes a free drink ticket good for a Cosmo, Lemondrop, apple, chocolate or blue martini and free appetizers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Entertainment, a silent auction and raffle prizes also are planned. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit 3rdbluemartinihappyhour.eventbrite.com. All ticket proceeds, silent auction and raffle donations will benefit Happy Hour Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit, all-volunteer, no-kill, no-cage Southern Nevada animal rescue.

Grey Street is scheduled to perform the hits of the Dave Matthews Band July 31 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cover is $5 for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.

The Brooklyn Bridge Band plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

The Westside Newcomers Club plans to host a coffee event for prospective members at 9:15 a.m. Aug. 5 at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. The coffee event takes place the first Wednesday of each month. A luncheon with a program is planned for the second Wednesday of each month. Visit westsidenewcomersclub.org or call Phyllis Cohen at 702-818-5120.

Teen Fridays is scheduled for 4 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Teens are invited to hang out, read, watch movies, play games or do homework in a teens-only space. Call 702-507-3710.

The Pool Party Concert Series is set for Aug. 8 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Cool Jazz by Anthony James Baker is planned poolside from 5 to 10 p.m. for guests 21 or older, with food and drinks available from The Game sports bar and grill. DJ Riano is planned for Sept. 26 and an End of Summer Beach Party with the Tommy Rocker Band Oct. 3. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

A mini docent class lasting three weeks is planned to start Aug. 8 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Docents help rangers at the park, and the mini training will qualify volunteers enough to help at the Visitors Center, and in the fall these same volunteers can continue their training when the full eight-week program takes place. Contact Carlo Luzzi at 702-658-9341 or carlo61880@yahoo.com.

A free vacation Bible school is planned Aug. 10-14 at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. The pilot project is for kindergarten to fifth-graders. Email jalford@graceofsummerlin.org or call 702-838-7444.

Medicare information sessions are set for 2 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-3710.

Brandon Bennett plans to present “Elvis My Way” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

The Las Vegas 50 Plus Expo 2015 is set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Admission is free. Expect seminars on wealth management, free medical screenings, holistic and alternative medical options, and live music with a disc jockey and dancing. Visit discover50plus.com.

Sun City Summerlin’s Classic Car and Motorcycle Show is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd. Admission is free, and 100 classic cars and motorcycles are set to be on display. Exhibits, vendors, food and entertainment also are planned. Call 702-966-1410 or 702-363-3581.

The Nevada Ballet Theatre has announced its 2015-16 season, including “A Choreographer’s Showcase” with Cirque du Soleil, set for Oct. 11. Packages start at $129. Visit thesmithcenter.com/nevada-ballet-theatre.

ONGOING EVENTS

The Centennial Las Vegas Genealogy Society is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of every month inside the community room of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 6670 W. Cheyenne Ave. The group is dedicated to genealogy and ancestry research. Visit clvgs7.wix.com/clvgs.

The Ward 2 Walkers group plans to meet at 8 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Hualapai Canyon Trailhead on Hualapai Way north of Alta Drive. Trudy Temple, Ward 2 appointee to the Senior Citizens’ Advisory Board, is coordinating the new walking group. The trailhead loop is 1 mile, and the intent is to walk two loops. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov/information.

Current Events West, a discussion group, plans to meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the JCC, 8689 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 180. It is open to all. Call 702-794-0090.

Atria Seville, 2000 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer a chair yoga and meditation class for seniors from 2 to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The class is led by master Mitch Menik and is open to the public. Sign in at the front desk. Visit atriaseville.com or call 702-804-6800.

The nonprofit Las Vegas Crafters Guild meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and consist of a short business portion, followed by an educational program. Meetings are at Michaels, 7195 Arroyo Crossing Parkway. Call 702-260-0932. For membership information, visit lasvegascraftersguild.com.

Village Square, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., ​plans to host the monthly series​ ​Third Thursdays the third Thursday of the month​.​ Visit govillagesquare.com.

The German Friendship Club plans to meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Trails Community Center, 1910 Spring Gate Lane. Call 702-254-2590.

The Las Vegas chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans invites past and present Merchant Mariners to its meetings, set for 11 a.m. the third Friday of every month except August at the Red Rock Moose Club, 4970 W. Charleston Blvd. Call Bill Galvez at 702-732-0888.

Grace Presbyterian Church’s Hualapai campus, 4590 S. Hualapai Way, plans to host a free Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. the second Friday of every month. All movies will be rated PG or PG-13. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m., and popcorn and snacks will be provided. Call 702-384-4554.

Sports Talk, a discussion group, is set to meet at 9:30 a.m. Fridays at the St. Tropez Buffet at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. The group is open to all. Call 702-794-0090.

Downtown Summerlin is offering a farmers market curated by Kerry Clasby, also known as The Intuitive Forager, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Pavilion on Festival Plaza Drive between Rosemary and Oval Park drives. The market features 90 percent organic produce and plans to host cooking demonstrations, live music, classes dedicated to ecological stewardship and tasting events. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.

The U.S. Tennis Association plans to host free tennis clinics for children ages 3 to 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays in the Macy’s Court at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. The clinics are designed to introduce the sport to children and teach basic skill sets. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 703-832-1000.

The Fresh52 farmers market is open for the season at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., with new vendors. The market is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. On select dates, guests can also enjoy special events, live entertainment, chef demonstrations and free arts and crafts for kids. Ride a bicycle to the market and receive a 10 percent discount. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

The David Perrico Pop Strings Orchestra is set to perform from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 10 p.m. The 15-piece pop orchestra plans to feature club favorites with modern orchestrations by Perrico. Admission is free for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

A Home 4 Spot Animal Rescue plans to host pet adoptions from noon to 3 p.m. the second, third and fourth Sundays at Petco, 10000 W. Sahara Ave. Adoptions are scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. the first Sunday at Shaggy Chic Pet Salon at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit ahome4spot.com.

Mindfulness and Insight Meditation is planned for 4:15 p.m. Sundays at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.

Central Christian Church’s Summerlin congregation is scheduled to meet at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way, at 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon Sundays. Visit centralonline.tv/summerlin.

Free parent and child tennis clinics by the United States Tennis Association Nevada are planned for the first Sunday of every month for children 8 or younger in the Children’s Play Area at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. The clinic for 3- to 5-year-olds is planned from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and for 6- to 8-year-olds from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Fit4Mom plans to host Stroller Barre classes from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Bonkerz Comedy Club inside Addison’s Lounge at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has acts slated for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Admission is free and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6 p.m. Matt Markman is scheduled for July 9; Gary Caouette for July 16; Richy Lala for July 23; and Kyle Marlett for July 30. 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. Klique is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. July 17 and 18 and Radio Rave from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Wes Winters is set to perform from 6 to 9 p.m. July 21 and 28 and Mark O’Toole from 6 to 10 p.m. July 22 and 29. Rev It Up is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. July 24 and 25 and Rewind from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Block Party is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1 and Lou Lou White from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Call 702-507-5900.

J.C.’s Irish Sports Pub inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live music starting at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Venus Rising is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. July 17 and 18; Doug Price — Karaoke from 8 to 11 p.m. July 22 and 29; Dayna Collins from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. July 24 and 25; and Finnegan’s Wake from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. July 31 and Aug. 1.Call 702-869-7725.

The Rampart Casino’s Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present live music throughout the week. Cool Change is scheduled from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 17, 18 and 31 and Aug. 1 and D and D from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. July 17, 18 and 31 and Aug. 1; More & Gendel from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. and High Rise from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. July 24 and 25. New CEO Mondays — Industry Night is set to feature Ray Jon and Lorena from 5 to 8 p.m. July 20 and Glenn Callarde Due July 27. 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 5 to 8 p.m. on the patio and 8 to 10 p.m. in the dining room Thursdays and 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays. Ritz is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. Visit sclv.com.

Line dancing is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays in Cherry at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.

Zowie Bowie, featuring Chris Phillips, 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.

DJ L1 is set to spin from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays at Cherry Cabana in Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.

The Bingo Room at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature live music for guests 21 or older from 10 a.m. to noon Sundays. Rock Shot Bingo is scheduled from 8 to 10:15 p.m. July 23. Visit sclv.com.

Cabana Club with DJ Dig Dug is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays in July at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.

Las Vegas Women’s Golf School is offering two- and three-day, women-only golf classes at Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2203 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. The classes are designed by women to specifically fit the needs of female golfers. The two-day school is $500 and offers six hours of instruction; the three-day option is $750 with nine hours of instruction. Visit lvwgs.com.

Bank of America invites cardholders to explore Southern Nevada museums free as part of the Museums on Us program the first weekend of every month. Anyone with a U.S. Trust, Merrill Lynch or Bank of America debit or credit card can visit the Discovery Children’s Museum, Las Vegas Natural History Museum or the Springs Reserves free. Present a debit or credit card to receive free museum admission. Visit museums.bankofamerica.com.