East Valley Community Events Calendar, Dec. 17-23, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. Casa de Shenandoah: Tours of the Wayne Newton estate at 3310 E. Sunset Road are discounted up to 50 percent for Nevada residents during the holiday season. Guests who purchase a Gold Tour package will receive 50 percent off their second ticket as well as free admission for children 12 or younger through Jan. 7. The visitor center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with scheduled tours beginning at 9 a.m. and the last tour departing at 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Christmas Day. Visit casadeshenandoah.com or call 702-776-7491.

2. Free museum admission: Grimaldi's Pizzeria is set to sponsor free admission for families to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 19. The museum's ninth annual A December to Remember cultural celebration also is set to kick off Dec. 19 with special programs including a visit from Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and displays featuring a variety of cultural traditions celebrated around the world this time of year. Patrons who visit Grimaldi's during December also can bring their receipt to the museum for two-for-one admission through Dec. 30. Visit grimaldispizzeria.com or lvnhm.org.

3. "The Nutcracker": Performances of the show produced by the Nevada Ballet Theatre are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19; 2 p.m. Dec. 19; and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29 to $179. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

4. A Winter Festival: The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Drive. Clark County Parks and Recreation, Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly and the Metropolitan Police Department have partnered to provide toys, fun and holiday festivities to local families in the Greater Las Vegas North-East Area Community. The event is set to include a visit from Santa, holiday caroling and horse-drawn carriage rides. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-8402.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Holiday Dinner and Light Tour:The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 J. St. The cost is $6 for dinner only or $12 for dinner and the bus tour to the Ethel M Cactus Gardens. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702- 229-6125.

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats: The performance, part of the Boulder Blues series, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Tickets for the 21-or-older event are $5. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com or call 702-432-7777.

Vintage Holiday Live! with Art Vargas and Laura Shaffer: The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at Ron DeCar's Event Center, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd South. The performance, featuring the Swank Set band, is set to be evocative of classic holiday television shows of the 1950s and '60s featuring the music of Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin and more. Tickets are $20 to $35. Visit rondecarseventcenter.com or call 702-384-0771.

Holiday Nights & Lights Community Concert: The final event is scheduled at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Local elementary through high school students are set to take center stage to entertain crowds. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Living Nativity: Las Vegas-area Methodist churches are taking part in a Living Nativity program planned from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 17-22 at the Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The Living Nativity is planned as the 2.5-mile, drive-through event's final scene. Tickets are $20 per vehicle. Visit glitteringlightslasvegas.com. Call 702-256-5933.

Holiday Favorites: The event, part of the Downtown Cultural Series, is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Laraine Kaizer-Viazovtsev, Joe Lano and Alex Stopa are set to present holiday favorites in a jazzy style. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-3515.

Ward 3 Jude 22 Senior Nutrition Center Annual Holiday Party: The event for seniors 60 or older is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at the East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. It is free to Ward 3 residents, and seating is limited. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-1515.

"James and the Giant Peach": Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $7 for general admission for the evenings and $5 for general admission for the 6 p.m. show. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

The Poets' Corner: The event for those 17 or older is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The event is a monthly forum for established poets and open-mic participants. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

Pia Zadora tribute to Sinatra: The performances honoring Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday are scheduled starting at 9 p.m. Dec. 18, 19 and 26 at Pia's Place inside Piero's Italian Cuisine, 355 Convention Center Drive. Visit pieroscuisine.com or call 702-369-2305.

The Eight — Reindeer Monologues: Performances are scheduled at 10 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $15. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

Clark County Commodore Computer Club meeting: The event is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 19 at the Clark County School District Adult Education Campus, 2701 E. St. Louis Ave. The event is set to include news, demos and distribution of free software, games and movies for Commodore 64 and Windows. Email Al Jackson at jackonmeister@gmail.com or Forrest Nettles at flnettles@hotmail.com, or call 702-363-3331.

Make a Gingerbread House: The event, part of the December to Remember special activities sponsored by the Las Vegas Cultural Corridor, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission is $1 for visitors 13 or older. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.

"Elf U — A Crash Course in Christmas": Performances are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. The original show is recommended for ages 5 or older and puts the entire audience in the first day of elf training as experts Mrs. Claus and Mary Christmas guide them and the audience in everything about the holiday season. Tickets are $10. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

Michael Ray Tyler and his Big Band Orchestra: The event is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 19 at Ron DeCar's Event Center, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd South. The band is under the direction of Grammy Award winner Gary Anderson and features vocalist Ronnie Rose with his A Salute to Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington and Woody Herman. Tickets are $15 to $22. Visit rondecarseventcenter.com or call 702-384-0771.

Holidays from the Heart: The performances featuring Kristen Hertzenberg and Philip Fortenberry are scheduled for 2:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $26 to $36. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

"Forgotten Femmes, Forgotten War — The Kim Sisters' Dis-Appearance From American Screen and Scene": The lecture, part of the UNLV University Libraries Center for Gaming Research's Eadington Fellows Colloquium Series, is scheduled at 3 p.m. Dec. 21 Lied Library's Goldfield Room at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

Children's Christmas en el Barrio: The event, hosted by the Mexican Patriotic Committee, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24 at the East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Call Carlos Silva at 702-595-8256.

"Terminal": The exhibition of abstract works by Valentin Yordanov is set to be on display from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays through Jan. 8 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Public Employee Art Exhibit: The exhibition is scheduled to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Feb. 4. at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

WORTH A DRIVE

Let Heaven and Nature Sing: Community Lutheran Church plans a citywide singalong led by the church's Celebration Choir and backed up by a 20-piece orchestra at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in the amphitheater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event is set to feature Travis Cloer, who plays Frankie Valli in "Jersey Boys," and Kristen Herzenberg, who played Christine in "Phantom — The Las Vegas Spectacular." Admission is free, but donations of nonperishable groceries for Three Square food bank are requested. Visit communitylv.org.

Family Night at the Museum: Families are invited to enjoy a pizza dinner and snacks and watch "A Christmas Story" on the big screen and take part in activities from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Reservations are required. Visit springspreserve.org.

Old-Time Ranch Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with pinecone crafts for kids, ornament making, s'mores, hot cocoa, a live band playing holiday music, a fire in the fireplace and a visit from Santa from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 19 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 $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Santa Baby Holiday Show: The Bevery Belles, a group reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters, is set to perform holiday classics complete with choreography at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org or thebeverlybelles.com.

"Love, Sex, and the IRS": The comedy in three acts by William Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, described as a cross between "Some Like it Hot" and "I Love Lucy," is scheduled to be presented at 8 p.m. Dec. 17, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 on the mainstage at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 or seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

Theatre in the Valley: The troupe plans to perform "KNOL Noel Radio" at 8 p.m. Dec. 18 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20 at its Playhouse, 10 W. Pacific Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children ages 4-14. Call 702-558-7275, email tivrsvp@gmail.com or visit theatreinthevalley.org.

Las Vegas Ballet Company: The ballet company plans to perform "The Nutcracker" from at 7 p.m. Dec. 18-20 and at 1 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22 in the theater at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-275-4713 for ticket information.

Christmas with the Celts: The holiday concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $27.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Jingle Bell Run: Attendees can don their holiday apparel and ring in the season at the event, which involves a 3.1-mile course along the Pittman Wash Trail starting at Pecos Legacy Park, 150 Pecos Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 19. A visit from Santa and holiday music are planned. Registration starts at $20. Visit cityofhenderson.com and use activity code 644080-58 or call 702-267-4050.

New Year's Double Dash: Valley residents are invited to lace up for the inaugural event, set to be hosted by the Cadence master-planned community at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31, with registration starting at 9 p.m. The event will feature two 5K runs, with one starting at 10:30 p.m. and the other at 12:15 a.m. Jan. 1. A 1-mile fun walk also is planned at both times. Routes are set to wind through Cadence's grounds, which offer views of the Strip. The events will culminate at the community's Central Park, where registered participants can enjoy the Strip fireworks show, a cup of soup, hot cider, hot cocoa, music and party favors. Registration costs $35 for both 5Ks or $25 for one. The walk costs $15 for adults or $10 for children 10 or younger. Visit cadencenv.com.

Heritage Holidays: The Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, has opened its houses and buildings on Heritage Street for self-guided tours through Jan. 9. It is closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Daily admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Museum hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 702-455-7955.

Robert Burns Night Dinner: The St. Andrew's Society of Southern Nevada, a nonprofit cultural organization, plans the 32nd annual event at 5 p.m. Jan. 16 at Sunset Gardens, 3931 E. Sunset Road. The cost is $50 per plate, which includes salad, an entree, a vegetable, dessert and coffee or tea. The event is slated to feature bagpipe music and dancing. Checks must be payable to SASSN and can be mailed along with with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to PO Box 33244, Las Vegas, NV 89133-3244. Visit sassn.com.

Sustainability Gulch Puppet Show: A wacky Wild West puppet adventure is scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekends through December in the Big Springs Theater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The show is included with paid admission. For an extra $5, guests can meet, sing and dance with and take pictures with the puppets at a Puppet Party Hoedown scheduled for noon and 2 p.m. Visit springspreserve.org.

Utah Shakespeare Company Tour: The Utah Shakespeare Company plans to bring its 75-minute education outreach production of "Hamlet" to town at 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The program is free, but tickets are required. Get them at artslasvegas.org.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Holidays at the Orchard: The holiday event is slated through Dec. 23 at the Gilcrease Orchard, 7800 North Tenaya Way. The event is set to feature hayrides, holiday lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus, doughnuts, hot chocolate and more. Specific details are set to be posted once it's closer to the holidays. Visit thegilcreaseorchard.org.

Train Rides to Santa's Cottage: Train rides to Santa's cottage with holiday stories and candy canes are set to be offered at 11 a.m, noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. daily Dec. 20-24 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tickets are $4 for members and $6 for non-members. Visit springspreserve.org.

Lake Las Vegas holiday events: Lake Las Vegas and the MonteLago Village Association plan to offer holiday events Dec. 19. Children can board the La Contessa yacht at the Lake Las Vegas Marina, 10 Costa Di Lago, for a one-hour Santa Claus cruise at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 19. Participants will sail around the 320-acre lake, make a holiday craft and take photos with Santa that will be available for purchase. The cruise costs $12 for children 12 or younger and $18 for adults. Proceeds are slated to benefit children's charities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Also, Santa visits in the gazebo at MonteLago Village are planned free from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; free Christmas Express Train Rides through the village are slated from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and strolling carolers are scheduled to perform holiday songs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. through the village. Visit lakelasvegasevents.com.

The Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: The seasonal venue is scheduled to be open from 3 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 18 and noon to midnight daily, Dec. 19 through Jan. 3, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Snow showers are scheduled every half hour from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and amenities include holiday movie screenings, festive culinary offerings, including curated cocktails and roasted s'mores over a fire pit. Admission is free. All-day skating access is $15 or $10 for Nevada residents. Skates can be rented for $5, and skating aids can be rented for $10. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call 702-698-7000.

Magical Forest: Enjoy a holiday walkthrough, carousel and train rides, miniature golf, faux snow tubing and live entertainment from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 3 at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Admission is $11.99 for adults and $9.99 for children. A passport that includes unlimited rides is $21.99 for adults and $18.99 for children. Additionally, the forest is set to host Feliz Navidad Day Dec. 25; the New Year's Eve countdown Dec. 31; and the Day of the Dead festival Jan. 3. Visit magicalforest.org.

Holiday light show: The Light Up the Night display at center court inside the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, can be seen every hour on the hour from 5 p.m. until closing through Dec. 24. The show features 54,000 lights on a 40-foot Christmas tree. The mall is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

Holiday Cactus Garden: Residents can visit the Holiday Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1 to see the more than 500,000 colorful lights. More than 70 percent of the lights this year will be LED, the business said. Visit ethelm.com.

Pictures with Santa & Train Rides: Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer pictures with Santa and train rides from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 18; 9 to 4 p.m. 19; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 20; and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Dec. 21-24. Photos start at $10. Pet pictures with Santa are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 702-570-7400.

Mystic Falls Park Winter Wonderland: The holiday-themed light, music and animatronics show is scheduled on the hour from 5 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1. at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Cowboy Santa returns to Mystic Falls Park to greet visitors Nov. 27 to Dec. 23 and will be available from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.

Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: The event featuring a 2.5-mile, drive-through holiday light display is scheduled from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday and holidays through Jan. 3. Tickets are $20 per vehicle and $55 for a season pass. Buses are $1 per person with a minimum charge of $20. Purchase tickets at glitteringlightslasvegas.com, Southern Nevada Walgreens locations or at the gate. Goodwill of Southern Nevada offers discounted entry coupons for Glittering Lights with a donation of goods. The coupon is available at any of the stores, drop-off locations or at the entrance of Glittering Lights. Value is $5 off Monday through Thursday and $2 off Friday through Sunday and holidays. A portion of each ticket sold benefits Speedway Children's Charities.

Snow in the Square: The event, featuring a 10-minute show choreographed to classic holiday tunes, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Dec. 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Photos with Santa Claus: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday Through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 20 and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 21-23 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. You can avoid the lines and use the Town Square Santa Fly By Reservation system. Text "SANTA" to 708-323-2689 or use the link online at mytownsquarelasvegas.com to save your place in line. There will be no Santa Fly By on Dec. 24.

Claus & Paws Pet Photos: The events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Town Square shoppers are invited to bring their four-legged friends to Santa's house to pose for holiday photos and enjoy treats every Wednesday. The center requests guests limit their pet photos to dogs and cats only. Reservations are required. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade: The 20-minute parade with eight floats, music and characters such as penguins and reindeer is scheduled nightly through Dec. 24. The parade starts at 7 p.m. each evening, except for Dec. 24, when it will start at 6 p.m. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Santa's Wonderland: Families are invited to visit with Santa, get a free photo, make crafts and participate in activities through Dec. 24 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Special features include holiday video option and a Bass Pass that allows Santa visitors to schedule a time and shop while they wait versus standing in line. For a full schedule, visit basspro.com/santa or call 702-730-5200.

Rudolph's Tree Farm: The tree farm is set to offer a selection of Douglas, Noble, Frazier and Grand fir trees in the Winter Wonderland on The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, through Dec. 24 during center hours. Free home delivery service is available throughout the valley. Pick-up service will be available after Christmas Day for an additional fee. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.

Rock Rink: The Rock Rink, the public skating rink at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, is set to be open daily through Jan. 18 near the Pavilion on the northwest side of the property at Rosemary Park Drive and Summa Drive. Skaters of all ages can join in the fun through January. A detailed schedule and prices can be found at downtownsummerlin.com.

PLAN AHEAD

New Year's Eve at The Smith Center: The event, hosted by Erich Bergen and featuring Norm Lewis, Capathia Jenkins, Clint Holmes and Patina Miller, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $39 to $125. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME: The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 16-18, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. June 18, and 1 and 5 p.m. June 19 at the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $20 to $50. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

ONGOING

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.

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. EmailShannon Pates Xhola at smp4984@gmail.com.

"Matt and Mattingly's Bucket Show": Performances are scheduled at 10 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.

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.

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

"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.