East Valley-area Community Events Calendar, Sept. 8-14, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. “Reunions and Ruins in Love”: The performance poetry and live music show, hosted by Battle Born Slam, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at The Beat Coffeehouse & Records, 520 Fremont St. The event is set to include poetry and performances by Lee Mallory, Miz Absurd, Miss Solveig and Philena Carter. The free event is open to all ages, but those younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit thebeatlv.com or call 702-385-2328.

2. Lucky Duck Family Festival: The fundraiser for Positively Kids is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Family activities, a dance-a-thon, children’s games and characters, nibble stations and free entertainment are planned. Adopt a rubber duck for $5 or a Quack Pack of six for $25, for a chance to win $250,000 at the 3 p.m. duck pluck, where 5,000 rubber ducks will float in the pond. Visit any MoneyTree location or duckrace.com/lasvegas, or call 702-262-0037.

3. Something Scottish: The festival, co-sponsored by Saint Andrews Society of Southern Nevada, is scheduled at 10 a.m. Sept. 10 at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Live performances, a Wee Bairns Corner with children’s activities, Scottish clan representation and Scottish food for purchase are planned. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-4010.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Asian Experience Lunch: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. The cost is $5. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

What to Know When you OWE (the IRS)!: The event is scheduled at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Arts classes: Registration is available Sept. 8 through Oct. 26 for the six-week session of classes Oct. 26 through Dec. 10 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Classes offered include African Dance for Children, Recording & Engineering and ballet. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

Refuge for Women Las Vegas 2016 Golf Challenge Fundraiser: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at Topgolf, 4627 Koval Lane. Refuge for Women Las Vegas is a residential healing environment that provides aftercare for women who have been trafficked or sexually exploited. Tickets are $50 to $3,000. Visit tinyurl.com/rfwtopg, or contact Bri Absher at bri.absher@refugeforwomen.org or 702-301-8331.

Susan Anton: Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $39 to $59. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Las Vegas Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for seniors 62 or older, $4 for children 13-17 and free for children 12 or younger. Admission for military veterans and active duty military is $7. Visit harvestfestival.com.

Race Against Prostate and Ovarian Cancer: The sixth annual This One’s for the Boys and Girls 2-Mile Walk and 3-Mile Run is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at Myron Partridge Stadium at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The event is set to benefit 21st Century CARE and Cancer Train, both organizations dedicated to cancer patients in Southern Nevada by providing financial assistance to patients receiving cancer treatment. Registration is $25 online or $30 the day of the event. Visit 21stcenturycare.org.

Kids Day: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place. It is sponsored by the College Savings Board of Nevada and the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office. The first 1,000 children 13 or younger are to receive free admission. SSGA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan representatives and Treasurer’s Office staff are set to show families how to open an account for their child for $15. Sage, the Nevada College Savings Desert Tortoise, is also set to attend. Visit discoverykidslv.org or call 702-382-5437.

Who Goes There: The event for ages 7 or older is scheduled at 10 a.m. Sept. 10 at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. Visitors are invited to investigate scat and tracks found in the park and create plaster molds of wildlife footprints. Register by visiting tinyurl.com/ccwl2016. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/wetlandspark or call 702-455-7522.

“Keanu”: The screening of the 2016 film is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sept. 10 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

“Stories of Courage and Valor”: The evening of heroic tales presented by the Jubilingo Story Performers of Las Vegas Saturday is planned from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Sandy Pearlman, Carolyn Pelletier, Debra McCracken, Karla Huntsman, Hilary Howarth and Rochelle Hooks will present stories ranging from courageous African-American slaves who would not give up their dignity to World War II heroes and ordinary people who performed heroic acts. Call 702-229-2787 or visit artslasvegas.org.

School readiness skills fair: The free event for parents and children 3 to 5 is planned from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension along with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and the Clark County School District Family and Community Engagement Services plans to host a Kickoff to Kindergarten to introduce Nevada Pre-K Standards through hands-on activities , including visual arts, science, music and movement, language and early literacy, health and safety, mathematics, physical development and social emotional development . School readiness supplies will be offered to the first 100 families. Call 702-507-3549.

Las Vegas Philharmonic opening night: The event, featuring Cabera conducting Mahler and more, is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. A pre-concert conversation is scheduled at 6:30 p.m., and an opening-night cocktail party is scheduled at 9:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $30 to $109, and tickets to the cocktail party are $50. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Senior Golf Cart Tour: The event is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. Register by visiting tinyurl.com/ccwl2016. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/wetlandspark or call 702-455-7522.

Overlook Talk: The event is scheduled at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. Visitors are invited to hear a short orientation talk at the Nature Center Overlook with views of Wetlands Park and Frenchman Mountain. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/wetlandspark or call 702-455-7522.

“Make Them Hear You”: The benefit concert featuring over 20 performers from various shows throughout Las Vegas is set for 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. Proceeds will go to help repair and maintain the sound system at the church. Tickets are $10 or $25 for VIP table seating on and around the stage. Visit 5thSundayMakeThemHearYou2016.eventbee.com.

Frank LaSpina: The performance is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $25. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Math for Moms and Dads — or Anyone Helping Kids with Math!: The event is scheduled at 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Author Bill Hanlon is set to show parents easy ways to teach their children basic arithmetic. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3549.

“Casablanca”: The screening of the 1942 film, part of the Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Audience Choice series, is scheduled from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

“Medicare Made Clear”: The seminar is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Southwest Medical Associates Lifestyle Center-East, 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100. Call 855-861-8277.

Joe Williams UNLV Jazz Scholarship Band: The performance, part of the UNLV Jazz Concert Series, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

G. Love & Special Sauce: The performance by the hip-hop blues trio is scheduled at 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at Topgolf, 4627 Koval Lane. Tickets are $30 to $50. Visit topgolf.com or call 702-933-8458.

Lena Prima: The performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25 to 35. Visit iacvegas.com or call 702-457-3866.

Last hot yoga class: The final session is planned for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 in the outdoor Neon Boneyard, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The one-hour session will be taught by certified instructor Eileen Lorraine and is appropriate for everyone from beginners to advanced yogis. It will feature flowing vinyasa set to vintage Las Vegas-inspired beats. Participants must be 18 years or older or children accompanied by an adult guardian. The cost is $18 or $13 for Neon Museum members. Visit neonmuseum.org/happenings or call 702-387-6366.

Date Night to benefit Opportunity Village: Petite Valise and Opportunity Village plan to host the event at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Plaza, 1 S. Main St., with Emily and Ross Goodman and Ronnie and Russell Sloan. Guests can enjoy dinner at Oscar’s Steakhouse, a performance by The Scintas and a high-fasion live auction emceed by Frankie Scinta, all set to benefit Opportunity Village. Tickets are $275 for the Front Row VIP package and $345 for the Banquet VIP package. Visit http://bit.ly/2bfgcty.

Beerfest Weekend: The Golden Nugget plans to host the seventh annual event Sept. 17-18 at 129 E. Fremont St. Guests can sample award-winning breweries paired with beer-inspired bites and enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Animal Foundation. The All American Craft Beer Tasting is planned for 7 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Grand Event Center. Tickets are $54 pre-sale and $59 at the door. The Oktoberfest Pool Party is planned for 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at The Tank, with free admission and beer available for purchase. Call 866-946-5336 or visit goldennugget.com.

Miracle League Home Run Derby: The Miracle League of Las Vegas’ third annual Home Run Derby is planned for 9 a.m. Sept. 24 at Engelstad Family Park & Ball Field, 101 S. Rancho Drive. Eight different age/gender divisions are planned. The league allows all ages with mental and physical disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. Local celebrities and former Major League Baseball players are set to attend. The cost is $20 (using foam bats/balls). Register by Sept. 9 at miracleleaguelasvegas.com/events/home-run-derby-2016.

Youth Flag Football Leagues: Signups are underway for the leagues that compete between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturdays beginning Sept. 17 at the East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. The cost is $85 and includes a reversible jersey. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-1515.

First Folio Shakespeare exhibit: A traveling exhibit featuring an original First Folio of works by William Shakespeare is set to be on display at the Special Collections in UNLV’s Lied Library from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 29. The Folger Shakespeare Library, in association with Cincinnati Museum Center and the American Library Association, is touring a First Folio of Shakespeare in 2016 to all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Several community events are to coincide with the exhibition in the Goldfield Room at the library. Visit tinyurl.com/unlvff16. Reservations for a 30-minute, self-guided tour of the exhibit or to attend any of the events can be made at tinyurl.com/unlvff16. Reservations may also be made in person at Special Collections at the library. All events are free, but RSVPs are requested.

“Ancient Rome — The Empire that Shaped the World”: The traveling summer exhibit is set to be on display at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, through Sept. 11. Visitors will take a hands-on journey through the Roman Imperial period, exploring military war machines, significant construction inventions such as pottery wheels and grinding mills, large-scale technical innovations such as cranes, water pumps and more. Learn to tell time using sundials and a water clock and navigate ancient maps to plot a journey from Britannia (Britain) to the Far East. Admission to the museum starts at $10 for adults. Visit lvnhm.org.

“Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog”: The exhibit is set to be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Sept. 11 at the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, and is included with the museum’s general admission price of $14.50 per person. Visit discoverykidslv.org or call 702-382-5437.

“Science Versus Fiction – Climate Change and Future Plans”: The exhibition is set to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Sept. 22 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. An artist’s reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6. The invited artists interpreted the possible outcomes of the future by using science and/or science fiction as an influence. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

“Aesthetics Primary”: The art exhibition is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 29 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. It is open to the public by appointment and during an artists’ reception set from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

“Les Folies Bergère: Entertaining Las Vegas, One Rhinestone at a Time”: The exhibition by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s Las Vegas News Bureau in partnership with the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas is set to be on display during regular business hours at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, and the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas at the Springs Preserve, 309 S. Valley View Blvd., through Jan. 5, 2017. Visit tinyurl.com/lvnbfolies.

Meet-and-greets with “Pawn Stars”: The events are scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, 713 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Meet-and-greets featuring security guard Antwaun are scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays and ones featuring historian Mark Hall-Patton are scheduled from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free, but Gold & Silver Pawn is accepting donations for a variety of charities throughout the summer on Thursdays. Visit gspawn.com or call 702-385-7912.

WORTH A DRIVE

“Farragut North”: Performances of the play by Beau Willimon are scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m Sundays through Sept. 18, in the black box at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org.

“Into the Woods”: Broadway Bound is set to present the Stephen Sondheim musical Sept. 9-24 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Performances are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with 1 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15. Visit broadwayboundlv.com.

Quilt show: The Las Vegas Quilters’ Stars Over the Valley quilt show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $8. Visit lasvegasquilters.com.

Las Vegas media talent show: The 19th annual Advertising Community Talent Show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 9 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Many of Las Vegas’ notable media personalities, such as Chet Buchanan of 98.5 KLUC and Sherry Swensk from KLAS Channel 8, will showcase their talents to raise money for Safe Nest. Doors open at 6 p.m., when a silent auction is planned. Tickets are $25. Visit sclv.com.

Bite of Las Vegas: The 20th annual food and music festival is planned from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 10 at Desert Breeze Park, 8425 Spring Mountain Road. Over 50 of the Las Vegas Valley’s top eateries are set to participate with all options priced at $5 or less. Amusement rides, bounce houses and more are planned in the Kid’s Zone, as well as live cooking demonstrations and performances by Fitz & the Tantrums, Better Than Ezra, Blue October, Olivia Holt, Purple Reign, a special acoustic performance by Daughtry, and Las Vegas’ own Naked Elephant and Almost Normal. Tickets are general admission tickets are $22.90 in advance at tinyurl.com/zjh2j3t and $25 at the gate.

Superhero 5K: Chet Buchanan is set to host the run and 1-mile walk to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Nevada Sept. 10 at Exploration Peak Park, 9700 S. Buffalo Drive. On-site registration is set to begin at 6:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 7:30 a.m., the 5K at 8 a.m. and the 1-mile walk at 8:15 a.m. Participants are encouraged to dress up in superhero attire. Registration is $45. Visit candlelightersnv.org.

Pacific Island Festival: The two-day event celebrating Hawaiian and Pacific Island culture is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Guests can expect food, crafts and entertainment throughout the festival. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Round-Up fundraiser: The White Horse Youth Ranch’s third annual Round-Up fundraiser with cocktails, dancing, entertainment and chuck-wagon chow is scheduled at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at WHY Ranch, 8390 W. Windmill lane. Tickets are $50 for adults, $10 for children 6 to 12 and free for children 4 or younger. Visit whyranch.org.

Skye Canyon Presents Skye & Stars: An Evening of Stargazing with the Las Vegas Astronomical Society is planned from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 10 at Skye Canyon, 10111 W. Skye Canyon Drive. Picnicking and music by DJ Tonearmz is set to start at 6:30 p.m. The society plans to provide telescopes and two Mallincams, a powerful high-tech astronomy video camera, for the free event. Officers of the club will be on hand to assist guests using the telescopes and act as guides on what Nebulas, planets, stars and galaxies are in the sky. Visit skyecanyon.com.

USA Dance: The local branch of the national nonprofit plans to host all-ages ballroom dances featuring a variety of music styles from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Most events include a lesson, and some feature exhibition dancing from experts. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for USA Dance members, student and military members. Pay at the door. Visit usadancelasvegas.com.

Super Summer Gala: A gala to benefit Super Summer Theatre is scheduled Sept. 11 in the meadow at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $150 for a VIP reception set to begin at 5 p.m. or $75 for adults and $40 for children for the main event set to begin at 6 p.m. Children 5 or younger get in free. All tickets include dinner and a performance by Speeding Theatre — Over 55. The event is also set to include a casting auction where guests can bid on roles in the 2017 season opener “Oklahoma!” A virtual auction for roles is set to start Sept. 1 at supersummertheatre.org.

Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society: The society plans to meet at 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, with Diana Smith set to present “What kind of orchid is it?” A social hour is planned for 1 p.m., and an orchid sale, show-and-tell and refreshments also are planned. The meeting is free. Call 702-845-4872.

Greek Food Festival: The 44th annual Las Vegas Greek Food Festival is scheduled from 3 to 11 p.m. Sept. 16, noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 17 and noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 18 at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 S. El Camino Road. The annual event includes music, dancing, Greek food, a carnival and tours of the Byzantine church. Admission is $6 for adults and free for children 12 or younger and for active military members and their immediate family. For a full schedule and parking information, visit lasvegasgreekfestival.com.

Cheers to Chocolate: The sixth annual Easter Seals Nevada fundraiser is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at The District, 2225 Village Walk Drive. Cocktails and chocolate tastings, a silent auction, artists and entertainment are planned. Tickets are $35 in advance at eastersealsnevada.org and $40 at the door for adults 21 or older; $20 in advance online and $25 at the door for ages 13 to 20; and $5 for ages 5 to 12. Children 4 or younger will be admitted free.

Conquer Chiari fundraiser and walk: A fundraiser to raise awareness for Chiari is planned at 9 a.m. Sept. 17 at Centennial Hills Park, 7150 N. Buffalo Drive. Games, booths and a picnic and barbecue are planned. Registration is free, but a $25 donation is suggested. Visit conquerchiari.org.

Pigs for the Kids: The charity barbecue cook-off is set from noon to Sept. 17 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road. The event is set to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. Visit pigsforthekids.org.

Show Your Heart Run: The second annual event to benefit the Children’s Heart Foundation is planned for Sept. 17 at Kellogg-Zaher Sports Complex, 7901 W. Washington Ave. Choose a timed 5K race or a 1.7-mile fun walk inside the track of the park. Festivities are set to begin at 6:30 a.m. with a warm-up and announcements. The 5K run is set to begin at 7 a.m. with the walk immediately following. Visit chfn.org or call 702-967-3522.

Women’s Club fundraiser: The Women’s Club of Summerlin plans to host its Denim & Diamonds Gala fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 24 at Canyon Gate Country Club, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive, with a buffet dinner, dancing, silent auction and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the club’s Dare to Dream Grant program. Tickets are $75. Visit womensclubofsummerlin.org.

The Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk and 5K: The Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation is registering participants for the Sept. 24 Hemophilia Walk and 5K at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. A light pre-walk breakfast, music, fun activities for children and a team T-shirt contest are planned. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Admission to Floyd Lamb Park is free for all walk participants. There is no fee to register, but donations are welcomed. Visit hemophilia.org.

Off-Season Series: Super Summer Theatre is teaming with Speeding Theatre Over 55, a local senior theater group, to put on black box theatrical productions at Super Summer Theatre Studios, 4340 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 210. Upcoming scheduled shows include “Cemetery Club,” set for 7 p.m. Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 and 2 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30; “Winter Holidays,” set for 7 p.m. Dec. 16-18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18; and “The Bikinis,” set for 7 p.m. March 3, 4, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. March 5 and 12. Tickets are $5. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Grapes & Hops: Advance tickets are on sale for the food-, wine- and beer-tasting event scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Advance tickets are $45 or $80 for two. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the gate for $55 each. VIP tickets are $115 and include early entry at 4 p.m., specialty food samples and a private lounge and bar. Springs Preserve members receive a $5 discount. Visit springspreserve.org or parforthecure.com.

PLAN AHEAD

Happy Birthday B.B. King: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 J St. Participants are set to celebrate the blues legend’s birthday by listening to blues and playing B.B. King trivia. The cost is $3. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6125.

Jazzin Jeanne Brei and the Speakeasy Swingers: The Swanky Supper Club Soiree performance is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $10. Visit iacvegas.com or call 702-457-3866.

Wonderground: The monthly magic and variety event is scheduled at 8 p.m. Sept. 15 at The Olive Mediterranean, 3850 E. Sunset Road. There are performances at 8, 9 and 10 p.m., and admission is $10 for the night. Visit vegaswonderground.com or call 702-451-8805.

The Scintas: The group’s limited-engagement performance schedule was extended through November. This month’s performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, 17, 23 and 24 at the Plaza, 1 S. Main St. Tickets are $29 to $49. A dinner and show package is available for $99. Visit plazahotelcasino.com or call 702-386-2110.

Outside In Jazz Trio: The performance is planned from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-2787.

David Perrico: The performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $20 to $40. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Stokeswood: The free performance is set for 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at Topgolf, 4627 Koval Lane. Visit topgolf.com/us/las-vegas or call 702-933-8458.

Wetlands — Hands On!: The event is scheduled at 8 a.m. Sept. 17 at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. Visitors are invited to join staff for the monthly community stewardship event. This month the event is part of the worldwide efforts of International Coastal Cleanup Day. Volunteers can help remove trash left by summer floods and help the Colorado River Watershed. Groups are welcome. Space is limited. Advance signup is required by emailing wetlands@clarkcountynv.gov. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/wetlandspark or call 702-455-7522.

Junior Interpreter Tour: The event for families with children is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sept. 17 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $5. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Fall Timeline at the Old Fort: Historical reenactors from several time periods are set to be on hand from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission is $1 for ages 13 or older, and kids 12 or younger are free. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.

Dance performance: The show by Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater’s second company, LVCDT2, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sept. 17 at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The group is set to perform PHIB, Pajama Party and select excerpts from “Alice Down the Rabbit Hole,” along with an open arts dialogue exchange and participation. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3989.

New Vista Community Wine Walk: The event is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 17 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, showcasing a variety of food and 15 different wines organized by New Vista Community, a local charity committed to providing equal opportunities and support to intellectually challenged people of all ages. Tickets for the 21-or-older event are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event. Visit winewalklv.com.

Sammy Kershaw: The performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Tickets are $22.50 to $37.50, and concertgoers 20 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com or call 702-432-7777.

Lindyana Jones and the Temple of Swing!: The event is scheduled from 9 p.m. to midnight Sept. 17 at the Thunderbird Hotel, 1215 Las Vegas Blvd South. Tickets are $10. Visit thunderbirdhotellasvegas.com or call 702-954-6387.

Community Safety Forum on Vice and Sex Trafficking: The event is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. This event is free, and free admission to the museum following the event is available. Visit the themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

Sunset Photo Tour: The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $75 or $60 for Nevada residents, seniors 65 or older, students, veterans or active military members with valid ID. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas: The performance is scheduled at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets for the concerts are $20 to $250. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Pinot’s Palette Painting-and-Wine Event: The event is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. Guests are invited to enjoy wine while creating a hand-painted piece of art inspired by the museum to take home. Tickets are $54 for general admission, $49 for members, or two tickets are $100 with promo code “Mob Museum.” Prices include museum admission, painting supplies, a beverage and instruction. Visit the themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

Las Vegas Philharmonic Spotlight Concert No. 1: The event, featuring works by Kodaly, Beethoven and Mozart, is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. It is the first of a three-concert package and includes shows on Feb. 16 and May 4. Tickets for the concerts are $195, and tickets to the cocktail party are $50. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Healthy Kids Festival: The fifth annual festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at Whitney Park, 5712 Missouri Ave. Local community partners are set to promote nutrition, physical activity, growing fruits and vegetables, healthy food tasting, music and dance instruction, BMI and health assessments. Email all_4_kids@unce.unr.edu or call call 702-940-5437. Register at eventbrite.com.

Lucky Peterson: The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 and 24 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $39 to $59. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

My Las Vegas! Storytelling Event: The event featuring storytellers Liz Mangual and Bob Kanegis of StoryConnection is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Participants are invited to create a “story bundle” keepsake to fill with special memories, drawings, poems or objects. Space is limited, and registration is required. All ages are welcome. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Conversations with Norm: The event is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Former Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist Norm Clarke is set to speak with Clint Holmes and his wife, Kelly Clinton. Tickets are $25. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Iris DeMent: The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $39 to $59. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Edible Education Dinner: The second annual event is scheduled from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 8 at Panevino Ristorante, 246 Via Antonio Ave., hosted by nonprofit Create A Change Now. It is set to include a four-course dinner, live entertainment from the Las Vegas Academy Jazz Combo and a guest presentation by Dr. Tony Gumina, discussing the childhood obesity epidemic in America. Tickets start at $150 at bit.ly/2biIdA5. Visit createachangenow.org or call 702-300-7399.

Junior Interpreter Tour: The event for families with children is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $5. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Wacky World of Sports: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. Events include foot golf, Bubble Soccer and WWoS kickball. The cost is per sport and ranges from $40 to $100. To register, visit tinyurl.com/wwos2016. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-8200.

Saves The Day: The 21-or-older performance is scheduled at 9 p.m. Sept. 17 at Backstage Bar & Billiards, 601 Fremont St. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. Supporting acts include Twin Cities and Stolas. Tickets are $16 in advance and $20 on the day of show. Visit backstagebarandbilliards.com or call 702-382-2227.

“High Noon”: The screening of the 1952 Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly film, part of the Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Audience Choice series, is scheduled from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

“Beautiful, The Carole King Musical”: Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20-25, 27-30 and Oct. 1 and 2, and at 2 p.m. Sept. 24, 25 and Oct. 1 and 2 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29 to $127. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Health and Wellness Fair: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Participants are set to be offered free health screenings and information on healthy living. Flu shots are set to be available, and plans include vendors with helpful information. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

“The Hidden Owners of Las Vegas — The Rest of the Story:” The event, part of the Oscar B. Goodman Dinner Series, is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Oscar’s Steakhouse at the Plaza, 1 S. Main St. The event is set to include a gourmet three-course meal paired with red and white wines and the signature Oscar Goodman Martini while listening to Goodman discuss his experiences as a criminal defense attorney. The cost is $150. Call 702-386-7227 or email RSVP@playlv.com.

Las Vegas Philharmonic Spotlight Concert: The performance featuring Kodály’s Duo for Violin and Cello, Opus 7, Beethoven’s String Trio in C Minor, Opus 9, No. 3 and Mozart’s Quartet in F Major, K. 370 is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $70. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

“Thoroughly Modern Millie”: The screening of the 1967 Oscar-winning musical comedy, part of the Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Audience Choice series, is scheduled from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

8 Ball Tournament: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at 10 a.m. Sept. 28 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. The event is free for city of Las Vegas Senior Programs membership holders. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

“Family-Friendly Las Vegas in the ‘90s”: The event, part of the Times of the Signs Panel Discussion, is scheduled at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $5. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Night Photo Tour: The event is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $75 or $60 for Nevada residents, those 65 or older, students, veterans or active military members with valid ID. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Charli XCX: The performer is scheduled to headline the official Las Vegas PRIDE after-party concert at 10 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. Tickets are $18.34 to $32.11. Visit dlvec.com or call 702-388-2100.

Motley Brews’ Downtown Brew Festival: Tickets are on sale for the event scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Tickets are $35 to $70 until Sept. 16. Visit downtownbrewfestival.com.

Sunset Photo Tour: The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $75 or $60 for Nevada residents, seniors 65 or older, students, veterans or active military members with valid ID. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Deepak Chopra, The Future of Wellbeing: The event is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $35 to $175. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

The Original Wailers: The performance by reggae group is scheduled at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Topgolf, 4627 Koval Lane. Tickets are $20 to $35. Visit topgolf.com or call 702-933-8458.

Monster Mash Pumpkin Dash: The event is scheduled at 10 a.m. Oct. 29 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. The free event is set to include a 1K fun run, pumpkin races, safe trick or treating, a pet costume contest and more. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-8200.

Nevada Test Site Trip: The event for ages 55 or older is scheduled at 8 a.m. Nov. 2, leaving from Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane. The tour of the Nevada Test Site includes coach transportation provided to and from the community center. Participants wishing to attend the trip are required to answer the following questions at the time of registration and agree to bring along a valid ID on the day of the trip: full name including middle initial, address, date of birth, place of birth, and citizenship. Participants must be a U.S. citizen, and green cards are not accepted. The group will see areas where testing took place, learn about the historical value of the area and see the crater. Participants are asked to pack a picnic lunch and bring along water. The cost is $3, and registration begins Sept. 21. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7617.

Sunset Photo Tour: The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $75 or $60 for Nevada residents, seniors 65 or older, students, veterans or active military members with valid ID. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

ONGOING

Darby O’Gill and the Little People: The free performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursdays until further notice at Topgolf, 4627 Koval Lane. Visit topgolf.com or call 702-933-8458.

Bereavement Support Group: The event is scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Southwest Medical Lifestyle Center – East, 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100. Call 702-797-2353.

Tobacco Cessation Program: The event is scheduled from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Southwest Medical Lifestyle Center – East, 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100. Call 702-797-2353.

Art Lynch Acting Classes: The classes are scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays at the Corner Gallery in the Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. Visit lasvegascornergallery.com or call 702-501-9219.

Computer Class: The event for older adults is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays at the Southwest Medical Lifestyle Center – East, 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100d. Call 702-797-2353.

Wii Bowling: The event for older adults is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at the Southwest Medical Lifestyle Center – East, 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100. Call 702-797-2353.

Tropicana pool: This season, admission is free before 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays to the pool at the Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Fridays through Sundays and holidays, the cost is $10 all day for locals.

Social CirKish: Acrobatic performance and social skill development classes for youths 13 to 19 are planned from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. Email Shannon Pates Xhola at smp4984@gmail.com.

“Failure Is An Option!”: The original comedy show featuring anti-success guru Tom Rubin is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. nightly (dark Tuesday and Wednesday) in the Sin City Theatre at Planet Hollywood Resort, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $49.95 for general admission and $59.95 for VIP front rows. Visit failureisanoption.vegas.

Rhythm of Life drum classes: Percussionist and musical facilitator L.A. is scheduled to instruct classes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the City of the World gallery, 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd. The cost is $35 per class. Visit cityoftheworld.org or call 702-409-7549.

Free open rehearsals of “Mystere”: Cirque du Soleil invites visitors and locals to get an inside look at “Mystere” from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and 4:30 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Guests are also set to receive an offer of two tickets to the show for $99. Call 702-894-7722.

Look inside “Ka”: Cirque du Soleil invites visitors and locals to get an inside look at “Ka,” as it reveals the history, background and science behind the show in free Ka Theatre Spectacular open houses scheduled for 11 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The open houses will highlight the work, inspiration and technology used in the $165 million production. Call 702-891-7940.

Down and Derby: The 21-or-older event is scheduled at 10 p.m. every first and third Wednesday at the Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission and skate rental are free. Visit goldspike.com or call 702-476-1082.

African drum class: Master teacher “Papa” Diarra Zumana is scheduled to instruct this class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Baobab Stage at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The cost is $20. Visit baobabstage.com or call 702-202-8010.

“Matt and Mattingly’s Bucket Show”: Performances are scheduled at 11:30 p.m Wednesdays at the Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First St., Suite 145. The two-man improv show with musical accompaniment is free, but audience members are encouraged to pay what they want into a bucket at the end of the performance. Visit mattandmattingly.com.