East Valley Community Events Calendar, Aug. 4-10, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. “The Sound of Music”: Performances by the national touring production are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 14 and 2 p.m. Aug. 6, 7, 13 and 14 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $36 to $127. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

2. The History of Burlesque in Las Vegas: The event, part of the Las Vegas Stories Series, is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. As the Burlesque Hall of Fame gets ready to move into its new museum in the Las Vegas Arts District, executive director Dustin Wax discusses the history of burlesque in Las Vegas from Harold Minsky’s first revues at the Dunes and Lili St. Cyr’s residency at the El Rancho through the glamour years of the ’70s. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

3. “Hot Havana Nights”: The event is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 4 at The Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. The celebration of Cuban culture is set to in­clude Cuban cuisine, tropical cocktails, music, dancing, casino-style games, hand-rolled Mob Museum-label premium cigars by Spirit of Cuba and more. Tickets are $69 for general admission with a 10 percent discount for museum members. Visit the themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Out of the Gutters Celebrity Bowling Tournament: The event hosted by Nevada SPCA is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 7 at Sam’s Town Bowling Center, 5111 Boulder Highway. Attendees can bowl with Vegas celebrities while raising funds for the nonprofit rescue. Tournament fees are $20 per person with pre-registration or $30 at the door, $ 7 for kids 12 or younger and teams of five people are $80. All fees include lane fees, equipment rental and one raffle ticket. Advance registration and auction participation are at nevadaspca.org.

Fly in Zero Gravity with George Takei: As part of the Star Trek 50th anniversary celebration, ZERO-G and Roddenberry Adventures are offering a zero gravity simulation flight Aug. 4 with actor George Takei, known for his role as Sulu in “Star Trek” and several films. Takei and others are set to board G-Force One, ZERO-G’s specially modified Boeing 727 that uses parabolic arcs to achieve weightlessness for 30 seconds at a time. Each ticket is $6,500 plus a 5 percent tax and will include a ZERO-G flight suit, Regravitation Celebration, certificate of weightless completion, and photos and video. Visit gozerog.com.

Ricky Nelson Remembered — Starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson: The performance, part of the 52 Fridays series, is scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Tickets are $20.71 to $107.91. Visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336.

Leilani Trinka workshop: Clay Arts Vegas is planning the workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 7 at 1511 S. Main St. Recently identified by Ceramic Arts Monthly Magazine as one of the emerging ceramic artists of 2015, Trinka is an award-winning potter living in Singapore. She works exclusively in porcelain. Call 702-375-4147, visit clayartsvegas.com or email 4information@clayartsvegas.com.

NV Energy Senior Energy Assistance Expo: The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 6 at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Seniors age 62 or older may meet NV Energy customer service representatives and determine if they are eligible for assistance with past-due balances. Customers must bring a valid Nevada driver’s license or Nevada State ID, past-due NV Energy electric bill, and proof of income or pending income. Anyone who has received energy assistance within the previous 12 months is not eligible to receive assistance but can take advantage of other resources including other organizations offering services to seniors such as Southwest Gas, CenturyLink, the Nevada Welfare Division and the Social Security Administration. Visit tinyurl.com/nvnrgexpo.

Oleta Adams: The performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $39 to $65. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Vertical Horizon: The free performance is scheduled at 9 p.m. Aug. 6 at the First Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience. Visit vegasexperience.com.

Frank LaSpina: The performance is scheduled at 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $25. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

“The Cat’s Meow”: The immersive staging play is scheduled for an extended run at 7 p.m. Sundays beginning Aug. 7 at the Velveteen Rabbit, 1218 S. Main St. Cocktail hour is scheduled at 6 p.m. The play is set in November 1924 when a mysterious Hollywood death occurred aboard media mogul William Randolph Hearst’s yacht. Included among the famous guests that weekend were Charlie Chaplin; Hearst’s mistress, starlet Marion Davies; the studio system creator, producer Thomas Ince; and feared gossip columnist, Louella Parsons. Admission is limited to adults 21 or older, and tickets are $25 for bar seating and $30 for lounge seating. All tickets include a cocktail specially concocted for the event. Visit table8lv.com.

The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas: The performance is scheduled at 10:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $20 to $25. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Left-Handers Lunch: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 11 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

Movies in the Square: Screenings of G- and PG-rated movies are scheduled at sundown Thursdays through Aug. 18 on the Green at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. “How to Train Your Dragon 2” is scheduled for Aug. 4 and “Book of Life” for Aug. 11. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

“A Visual Language”: The exhibition featuring works made by a combination of painting and found objects is scheduled to be on display from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Aug. 19 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Fashion Show summer movie series: Screenings are planned Wednesdays through Aug. 24 at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, featuring free family movies in the Great Hall at 11:30 a.m. The schedule is: Aug. 10, “Big Hero 6”; Aug. 17, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2”; and Aug. 24, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” Visit thefashionshow.com.

Movie night: Films are set to be screened at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 25 at Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is scheduled for Aug. 4 and “The Incredibles” for Aug. 11. Visit downtowncontainerpark.com.

“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 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.

What’s in Your Closet?: The Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., is seeking authentic artifacts from the Prohibition Era (1919-33), specifically women’s garments, accessories and other materials of fashionable consumption. The items received may be considered for display in the museum’s inaugural fashion-centric exhibition, “Ready to Roar: Evening Fashions of Prohibition Women,” scheduled for fall 2016. People can donate or loan items to be returned at the end of the exhibit. Loaned items must be available at least one month prior to the exhibition’s opening in order to properly prepare them for safe display. Submissions may be made at tinyurl.com/mobroarsub. Visit themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

Entertainers sought: Lorraine Hunt-Bono and Dennis Bono are assisting in compiling a list of entertainers who live in Las Vegas and who performed at the Riviera Hotel. Entertainers are asked to email their name and contact information with the year or years they performed at the Riviera to TheDennisBonoShow@yahoo.com. Photos may also be sent. The historic information is set to be included in the archives of Las Vegas Entertainment History.

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

Harry Potter Art Show: The First Friday opening of a group art show of work inspired by Harry Potter is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5 at The Bubblegum Gallery, 1800 S. Industrial Road, Suite 207D. Visit facebook.com/thebubblegumgallery.

Night Hike: The free activity is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. The night hike is rated easy with mostly paved paths and gravel over small hills. Participants are invited to bring a flashlight. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit gomtcharleston.com or email programs@gomtcharleston.com.

Super Toy Con: The diecast model car, toy, comic and pop culture convention is set from 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 6 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 7 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Celebrity guests are scheduled to include Chris Sarandon, the voice of Jack Skellington; David Anders from the television series “iZombie”; Milo Ventimiglia from the television series “Heroes;” David Prowse, who played Darth Vader; and William Zabka from the 1984 film “The Karate Kid.” Single-day tickets start at $12. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

“Martin Kreloff/A Retrospective”: The free exhibit is set to be on display during regular library hours through Aug. 6 in The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., featuring pop art-influenced paintings, drawings and new media works. Experience Kreloff’s 50-year journey as an artist and the many celebrities he’s met and painted. Call 702-507-6222. Elvis tribute show: Three Elvis Presley tribute artists — Ted Torres, Brandon Bennett and Jay Dupuis — are set to pay homage to Elvis in “One Night with The King,” set for 8:30 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7 in the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $19.50. Visit suncoastcasino.com.Visitor Center parking lot at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Visitors must be in before the gates lock at 8 p.m. The park entry fee is $7 per vehicle. Another event is planned Oct. 8. Call 702-515-5350.

Back to School: A variety of fairs to get students ready for the new school year are expected to take place at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. Cox Communication’s back-to-school fair, with 30 community agencies and organizations, is slated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6. A fashion show featuring clothes from various retailers is scheduled at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Aug. 13. The 20th annual Back-to-School event is set from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 20. The mall is expected to launch Operation School Bell, a partnership with Hot 97.5-FM and the Assistance League that provides a school supply drive. Through Aug. 19, people can also enter to win a $500 shopping spree. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

Flower Club: The Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society’s Aug. 7 meetings plans to host speaker Mary Gerritsen, presenting “The Orchids of Borneo” at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The social hour begins at 1 p.m., and the meeting starts at 2 p.m. Additionally, there will be a sale of orchids, show-and-tell, food and refreshments. The meeting is free and open to the public. Call 702-845-4872.

Water on the Meadow: Rangers and volunteers are set to roll out the slip n’ slide for water play in the meadow from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 7, 21 and 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Swim suites are suggested as are baby shampoo donations to help make the slide slippery. Entry to the park is $7 for Nevada residents. Call 702-875-4141 or email smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.

Guided Hikes: The free activity is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. An interpretive naturalist is set to lead small groups on an easy-to-moderate trail, sharing information about the trail, flora and fauna and the Spring Mountains. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit gomtcharleston.com or email programs@gomtcharleston.com.

Campfire Through the Ages: The free event is planned from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. Families are invited to celebrate National S’mores Day, while making S’mores, singing campfire songs and hearing classic fireside stories. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

“Bring It On”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the hip-hop- and rap-infused cheerleading musical are scheduled under the stars at 8:05 p.m. Aug. 10-13, 17-20 and 24-27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $12.95 in advance for Wednesdays and Thursdays and $15.95 for Fridays and Saturdays and $20 at the gate if available. Children 5 or younger get in free. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

“Desert Survivor!”: A new animal show is set to feature a rotating cast of critters including the desert night snake, desert tortoise, kangaroo rat, California kingsnake, desert tarantula, gopher snake, chuckwalla and more in 30-minute shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 21 inside the Big Springs Theatre in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Shows are free with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org.

“All About Clay”: The exhibit by the Nevada Clay Guild is set to be on display during regular library hours through Aug. 21 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, showing stoneware and porcelain works by guild members. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3860.

Polage art: The work of local artist Austine Wood Comarow featuring polarized filters and light is set to be on display through Sept. 18 in the Big Springs Gallery in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

“No Ordinary Life”: The free exhibition of artwork by Kim Johnson is set to be displayed through Oct. 1 at the Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The exhibit visually explores the diverse, natural order and design around people with subtle nuances of how people operate on sociological, psychological and primal levels. Hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Call 702-647-7378.

PLAN AHEAD

“Kumukahi” Ukulele and Hula Festival: The event is scheduled for Aug. 12 and 13 at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, with concerts and competitions set at 2 p.m. Aug 12 and 8 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Admission is $25 per event. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.

Volunteer orientation: The event is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. It is open to anyone interested in volunteering at the park and is set to provide an overview of how the park came to be, what purposes the park serves, programs and events it offers, and a tour of the Nature Center. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/wetlandspark or call 702-455-7522.

Summerland Tour: Tickets are on sale for the performances scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. The show is set to include Sugar Ray, Everclear, Lit and Sponge. Tickets range from $32.11 to $50.46. Visit dlvec.com or call 702-388-2100.

20th Anniversary Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp for Kids Gala: The event is scheduled at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free, but a ticket is required to attend the performance. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-229-4800.

Cool Summer Morning Walk: The event is scheduled at 7 a.m. Aug. 13 at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. Participants are invited to join a nature guide for an early morning tour of the park and to learn about its animals. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/wetlandspark or call 702-455-7522.

Back-2-School Fair: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 13 at the East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Vendors are set to be on site, and the event is also set to include free Sno-Cones, face painting and crafts. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-1515.

Disney Day At The Museum: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place. Themed activities are set to include designing your own wand or hook, Disney trivia, exploring the early phases of animation by creating your own motion image, and mixing up your own batch of snow in celebration of Disney’s “Frozen.” Visitors are encouraged to dress up in Disney-themed costumes, but costumes aren’t required for admission. Admission to the exhibit and the rest of the museum is $14.50. Visit discoverykidslv.org or call 702-382-5437.

Nature Tales: The event is scheduled at 11 a.m. Aug. 13 at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. Participants are invited to the Wetlands Park Cafe for story time and an animal-themed craft. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/wetlandspark or call 702-455-7522.

“Sex Covers”: The one-man, one-day show featuring art by Kris is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 13 at The Corner Gallery in The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. Visit lasvegascornergallery.com or call 702-501-9219.

Rick’s Restorations Car Show: The car show and swap meet is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13 at Rick’s Restorations, 800 W. Mesquite Ave. The event is set to include a food vendor, and parking space-sized vendor spaces are available for $10. Contact Ally Vezeau at allykat232@gmail.com or 702-371-5005.

David de Alba’s tribute to the Finocchio Club: The event features backstage anecdotes with the aid of still photos and film footage of some of the performers who graced the club’s stage. It is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at MVIG Cultural Arts Center inside The Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $18 to $20. Call 702-339-0948 or 702-735-7430, or visit boulevardmall.com.

Beach Party Splash: The all-ages event is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 14 at Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, and is set to include swimming, games, dancing, treats, prizes, a disc jockey, and splash toys in the pool. The cost is $4. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6309.

Spy Escape: The two-day seminar and training course, taught by ex-CIA agent Jason Hanson, designed to keep individuals and their families safe from danger is scheduled Aug. 17-20 at the Stratosphere Theater, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $1,499.95 per person, plus applicable taxes and fees. Visit ticketbat.com.

Hot yoga in the Neon Boneyard: One-hour sessions are offered with certified instructor Eileen Lorraine in the Neon Museum’s boneyard, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17 and 31. The class is appropriate for beginners to advanced yogis 18 or older (children must be accompanied by an adult guardian) and will consist of flowing vinyasa sessions set to vintage Las Vegas-inspired beats. Sessions are $18 for the public and $13 for museum members. Visit neonmuseum.org/happenings or call 702-387-6366.

Social CirKISH presents the second annual Student Showcase: The event is scheduled at 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The nonprofit after-school program assists Southern Nevada’s at-risk youths with developing into functioning members of society by providing a creative circus-themed learning environment. This program teaches a number of creative and unique skills including juggling, aerial work and walking on stilts. Tickets are are complimentary; however, donations are strongly encouraged. Visit socialcirkish.org/rsvp

Senior Employment Expo: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

Super Senior Games Luncheon: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 J. St. The event is set to include Brazilian food and games trivia. Seniors are invited to show off their athletic ability with games while dressed as their favorite athlete. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702- 229-6125.

Poets’ Corner: The event for participants 17 or older is scheduled at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The monthly forum for established poets and open-mic participants is hosted by Keith Brantley. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

The Scintas: The group’s limited-engagement performance schedule was extended through November. This month’s performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at The Plaza, 1 Main St. Tickets are $29 to $49. A dinner and show package is available for $99. Visit plazahotelcasino.com or call 702-386-2110.

Paint Around a Poem: The event is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 20 at The Corner Gallery in The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. Visit lasvegascornergallery.com or call 702-501-9219.

20th Anniversary Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp for Kid’s “AMANDLA … Power to US!”: The event is scheduled at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free, but a ticket is required to attend the performance. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-229-4800.

Hawaiian Luau: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 J. St. It is set to include Hawaiian food, music and dance. Admission is $5. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6125.

Yes: Tickets are on sale for the performance by the British progressive rock band scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. Tickets are $41 to $73. 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.

ONGOING

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 at 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd. The cost is $35 per class. Visit cityoftheworld.org or call 702-409-7549.

‘Frankie Moreno — Under the Influence’: The show is scheduled at 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at Planet Hollywood Resort, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $33 to $88 at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

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.

Story time in the Square: The event for children featuring interactive story time with a storyteller reading from classic children’s tales and new favorites is scheduled at 11 a.m. Wednesdays through June at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

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.