East Valley Community Events Calendar, Feb. 18-24, 2016

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. "To Kill a Mockingbird": Performances by the Nevada Conservatory Theatre are planned at 8 p.m. Feb. 18-20, 25-27 and 2 p.m. Feb. 21 and 28 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $27.50 and $33. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

2. "GEEK!": The celebration of nerdy fan culture, written by Brooklyn playwright Crystal Skillman and directed by Troy Heard, is planned for 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 18-27 and 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., No. 16B. General admission tickets are $20 and a limited amount of $10 student rush tickets are available 10 minutes before showtimes for students 18 or younger with valid student ID. Visit onyxtheatre.com or purchase tickets at the box office an hour before show time.

3. Fourth annual Love for Literacy Festival: The event is scheduled at 10 a.m. Feb. 20 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3980.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Aging with a Healthy Brain: The presentation is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 19 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Frank X Mullen — "The Secret Life of Henry VIII": The event featuring Mullen as the king is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 19 at Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-3515.

Philharmonic Gala 2016: This year's annual fundraising gala theme is Singing In The Rain, with special guest Patricia Ward Kelly, wife of the late Gene Kelly. The gala is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, dinner, entertainment and a live auction on the Reynolds Hall stage are planned. Table sponsorships are $5,000, $10,000 or $26,000, and individual tickets are $600 per person. Call 702-258-5438 or visit lvpgala16.auction-bid.org.

Sin City Opera presents Mozart's "Cosi Fan Tutte": Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. 21 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $15. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Jon Pardi: The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at Stoney's Rockin' Country at Town Square Las Vegas, 6611 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets for the 18-or-older event are $10. Visit stoneysrockincountry.com or call 702-435-2855.

The Poets' Corner: The event for adults 17 or older is scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

Lisa Fisher: Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 and 6 and 9 p.m. Feb. 20 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets range from $37 to $65. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

The Scintas: Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19, 20, 26 and 27; March 11, 12, 25 and 26; April 8, 9, 15 and 16; and May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at the Plaza, 1 Main St. Tickets start at $29. A dinner and a show package is offered for $99 and includes a three-course prix fixe dinner at Oscar's steakhouse in addition to a VIP show ticket. Visit plazahotelcasino.com or call 702-386-2507.

J.T. Taylor — Voice of Kool & the Gang: The concert is planned at 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Tickets are $20.71 to $107.91. Visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336.

Clark County Commodore Computer Club: The club plans to meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 20 in room 16 at the Clark County School District Adult Education Campus, 2701 E. St. Louis Ave. Email Al Jackson at jackonmeister@gmail.com or Forrest Nettles at flnettles@hotmail.com, or call 702-363-3331.

School of the Soldier — Civil War Military Drills: The event is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission is $1 and free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.

PrEP — A Consumer's Point of View Presentation: The event is set from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. Rob Peterson, vice president of PFLAG of Bakersfield, is set to share information and data to help with the process of deciding to use pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). RSVP by emailing prep2016@thecenterlv.org. Visit thecenterlv.com or call 702-733-9800.

Freedom Seekers — Stories from the Western Underground Railroad: The screening of the documentary is scheduled at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3980.

27th annual Splendor in the Glass Wine & Beer Tasting Event: The event, which benefits programming and community outreach initiatives for Vegas PBS, is set from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Westgate, 3000 Paradise Road. Tickets are $85 in advance and $100 the day of the event and are available online or in person at the Vegas PBS Educational Technology Campus, 3050 E. Flamingo Road, and all locations of Lee's Discount Liquor and Total Wine. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Visit vegaspbs.org/winetasting or call 702-799-1010, ext. 5344.

Global Legends Series Soccer: International soccer legends are set to go head-to-head at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road. Gates open at 3 p.m. The Las Vegas game is the only U.S. tour stop. Players include U.S. star Landon Donovan, 11-time Premier League champion and former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes and Mexico's all-time leading goal scorer Jared Borgetti. All 26 soccer greats on the two teams are required to have won the World Cup, European Championship or Champions League or have made 50 appearances for his country. The event will support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada and Free the Children, an international nonprofit. Tickets start at $35 at tinyurl.com/jpesl64.

The Black LGBTQ Community in Southern Nevada — A Panel Discussion: The event is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit thecenterlv.com or call 702-733-9800.

The Tenors: The performance is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets range from $24 to $95. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Guitarist Composer Andrew York: The performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $45 and $40.50 for seniors, military, disabled, students, UNLV faculty, staff and alumni. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

Community Safety Forum: The Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., plans to host a free Community Safety Forum from 2 to 3 p.m. the third Sunday of each month through 2016. Each presentation includes free general admission to the museum following the presentation as well as livestreaming of the event. The topic for Feb. 21 is The Active Shooter, with officers from the MACTAC (Multiple-Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capability) unit talking about active shooter awareness, incident response and workplace violence. On March 20, The Ins and Outs of the Clark County District Attorney's Office is planned, including information about the progression of a criminal case from arrest to post-conviction procedures. Call 702-229-2734 or visit themobmuseum.org.

CSI Mini-Camp/Demystifying the Forensic Sciences: Families can visit with forensic scientists from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 21 during a CSI Mini-Camp at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Attendees will experience criminal investigation techniques such as bone identification, fingerprinting and DNA analysis with law enforcement officers, crime scene investigators, evidence analysts and medical examiners. The museum's Live Paleo-Lab will be open for visitors to interact with paleontological work being done on dinosaur and pre-historic mammal fossils excavated locally. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Another event, for adults only, Demystifying the Forensic Sciences, is planned for 3:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the museum. The forensic showcase will be moderated by Dr. Bruce Goldberger, past president of AAFS and director of the UF Health Forensic Medicine. The showcase will be followed by a reception where ticket holders will have an opportunity to meet the scientists. Advance tickets for the Forensic Showcase are required and are $10. Visit lvnhm.org.

Soul Sparking Sessions with Toni: The event is planned at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3980.

Esteban with Teresa Joy: Performances are scheduled at 3 and 7 p.m. Feb 21 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets range from $45 to $55. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Coffee with the Mayor: The event is set for 8 a.m. Feb. 23 at Starbucks, 1925 N. Martin L. King Blvd. Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow is also scheduled to attend.

Oba — The Poetic Storyteller: The event is scheduled at 10 a.m. Feb. 23 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3980.

The Bridges of Madison County: Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23-28 and 2 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29 to $129. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

UNLV featured in Nova Special: "Rise of the Robots" is set to air at 9 p.m. Feb. 24 on PBS. The documentary follows the engineers and teams of DARP as their robots compete in real-world challenges designed to eventually have robots replace humans in disaster relief situations. UNLV professor Paul Oh and his team of students competed in the international DARPA robotics challenge, placing eighth in the world.

Town Hall: Clark County Commissioners Marilyn Kirkpatrick and Chris Giunchigliani plan to host a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Robert "Bob" Price Recreation Center, 2050 Bonnie Lane. The open forum will gather input about improving the appearance of Lake Mead Boulevard. Representatives of NV Energy also will be on hand to share information about different sustainability programs. County staff from Public Works, Parks and Recreation and code enforcement will be on hand as will Public Guardian Kathleen Buchanan.

Walk with the Heart of a Child: The Children's Heart Foundation invites all Las Vegans to participate in the 13th annual Walk with the Heart of a Child at 7 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Registration, entertainment, raffles and a Kids Zone are set to start at 7 a.m., with the walk beginning at 8 a.m. Fees are $25 for adults and $15 for virtual walkers (those who cannot attend the event or physically participate), active-duty military, students and seniors. Visit walkwithheart.kintera.org/chfn.

Color Run: The fifth annual event, dubbed the "Happiest 5K on the Planet, is set for 8 a.m. Feb, 27 in downtown Las Vegas, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Three Square food bank. Runners, walkers or sprinters of all ages and athletic abilities will be bathed in an array of colors and island scents as they cruise through a scene of palm trees, vibrant arches and festive music. Upon finishing, Color Runners can celebrate at the Rainbow Beach during the Finish Festival with a color throw celebration, music, dancing and photo opportunities. A new participation kit offers island-inspired items including a lei, snapback hat and sunglasses, along with the T-shirt, headband, temporary tattoos and medal in the classic participant kit. Classic, classic plus or deluxe entries start at $39.99 with options for little color runners. Visit thecolorrun.com/las-vegas.

Jerry Misko exhibit: Misko's limited edition prints and one-of-a-kind paintings of nostalgic Las Vegas neon signs are set to be on display from 3 to 11 p.m. daily at the Las Vegas Club Gallery at the Plaza, 1 Main St. The gallery is also set to feature the "Union Plaza Then and Now" exhibit with photos and memorabilia curated by the nonprofit Museum of Gaming History, an educational project of The Casino Chip & Gaming Tokens Collectors Club Inc. Visit plazahotelcasino.com or call 702-386-2110.

(Monkey): The exhibition is scheduled by appointment through Feb. 20 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. The annual invitational fine art exhibit focuses on Chinese heritage. Because the coming 2016 Chinese New Year is the Year of the Monkey, artists are asked to make pieces that include the monkey and signifiers, images, or visual concepts that honor and celebrate Chinese tradition. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

Aquatic classes: High School Tune-up swim classes are planned through Feb. 20 at Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road. The classes are meant to teach and improve swimming techniques and build endurance by learning how to use a diving block and make flip turns. Students will also learn swim meet etiquette and how a meet is run. Friday class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. will focus on strokes and technique, and Saturday class from 9 to 10:30 a.m. will focus on endurance, starts and turns. The tune-up classes are $4 per visit. Call 702-229-6309 or visit lasvegasparksandrec.com.

"The Passion of Love by Zinovy": The show, featuring music with vibrant visual art blended by composer and painter Zinovy Shersher, is scheduled to be on display from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday through March 1 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-4010.

Audrey Barcio's "Continual Eventual": The art installation drawing on Las Vegas architecture and its competition with the surrounding desert mountains is set to be on display from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through March 4 at Clark County Government Center's Rotunda Gallery, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Vintage Urban Collection:The exhibition of works by Alexander P. Huerta are scheduled to be on display from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday through March 8 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

"Ignominious Refuse": The exhibition featuring the work of Brent Holmes is scheduled 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 March 11 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

"The Hues of Souls": The exhibition of acrylic paintings by John Trimble is set to be on display from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays through March 19 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

WORTH A DRIVE

"Where I Lived": A Nevada Housing Division exhibit made up of drawings created by Clark County students is set to be on display through March 29 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

Italian Cooking: The chefs at the Divine Cafe plan to lead guests through the cuisine of Italy during a hands-on class scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The class fee is $80.10 for members and $89 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

Straight from the Heart: Spotlight Senior Services Las Vegas and Pacifica Senior Living are set to host their fifth annual Straight from the Heart Fundraiser at 3 p.m. Feb. 19 at Pacifica Senior Living San Martin, 8374 W. Capovilla Ave. The event will feature a reception and cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres, unlimited wine and a raffle. Spotlight plans to present Congressman Joe Heck as its fifth recipient of the Straight from the Heart Award. All proceeds will be donated to Honor Flight Southern Nevada. Ticket donations are $20 per person at honorflightsouthernnevada.org.

Theatre in the Valley: The troupe plans to perform Susan Sandler's romantic comedy "Crossing Delancey" from 8 to 9:45 p.m. Feb. 19 and from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Feb. 21 at its playhouse, 10 Pacific Ave. The cost is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children. Call 702-558-7275 or email tivrsvp@gmail.com.

Job fair: The Grove is hiring for managers, "budtenders," intake personnel and more. A job fair is planned from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 19 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at Lucky's Lounge, 7345 S. Jones Blvd. Applicants must be 21 or older and bring a resume, have no felony convictions and have customer service and computer skills. Visit thegrovenv.com.

Winter Wine Fest: The event is set from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., to benefit the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation. Along with wine sampling, a silent auction, including roundtrip airline tickets, a Jerry Tarkanian-signed basketball and a Lake Tahoe cabin rental, is planned. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit hfnv.org.

Rescue in need of volunteers: The Las Vegas Valley Humane Society is seeking to add several volunteers in a variety of positions to help with its efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and reduce animal population in Southern Nevada. Interested and new volunteers can get more information and training during a volunteer orientation planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20 at the rescue office, 2965 S. Jones Blvd., E-2. RSVP by calling 702-434-2009 or visit lvvhumane.org.

Black History Month Festival: All ages are invited to enjoy live music and dance performances, dishes from local soul food restaurants, a historic black Las Vegas photo exhibit and activities for kids from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $5 with discounts for members. Visit springspreserve.org.

Stellar Gospel Music Awards: An award show recognizing the accomplishments of gospel music icons is scheduled at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $50. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

Find Your Furry Valentine: Bass Pro Shops is slated to host its fifth annual pet adoption event featuring dogs and cats from various rescue organizations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 20 in the back parking lot at 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Crafts, food and fun are also planned. Visit myfurryvalentinelv.com.

USA Ballroom Dances: The USA Dance Las Vegas Chapter No. 4038 invites participants to dance from 7 to 10:30 p.m. with a group lesson set at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $10 for adults or $5 for members of the military and free for students with school ID. Visit usadancelasvegas.org or call 702-260-0772.

Communitywide Sew-A-Thon: The event, to benefit Dress A Girl Around the World, is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at Peccole Ranch Clubhouse, 9501 Red Hills Road. Call 702-275-4458.

Emblem Club fundraiser: The Las Vegas Emblem Club No. 114 plans to host its annual Paisano Dinner at 5 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Italian food, raffles and entertainment are planned, with funds raised going to local charities. Tickets are $20. Call 702-870-7734 or 702-217-1627.

Fishing Workshops: Free fishing workshops are scheduled Feb. 19-21 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Offerings include a class on bladed jigs at 7 p.m. Feb. 19, a beginners class at 11 a.m. Feb. 20 and 21, a baitfish class at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 and 21, and a kayak fishing class at 4 p.m. Feb. 20 and 21. A women's fishing class is set for 1:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Visit basspro.com.

African-American Peacekeepers Trailblazer Breakfast: Ward 5 Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow is set to host an event honoring community activists and emerging leaders at 9 a.m. Feb. 24 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

"Seeking Justice Through Art": The exhibit featuring social justice-themed art is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through April 9 at the Left of Center Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The exhibit addresses issues currently facing society, including racial profiling and gender injustices. It features a juried exhibition with the work of local artists including Dayo Adelaja, Vanissa Chan, Lisa Fields Clark, Steven Dansky, Anthony Johnson and Vernon Rowlette. Admission is free. Visit leftofcenterart.org.

CSN Music Special Event Concert: The fundraiser concert is set at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 inside the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre at the College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. CSN's Department of Fine Arts is set to host the annual concert to raise funds for the Joe Williams Music Scholarship. This concert is set to include choral and band music and special solo performances from guest artists Bruce Ewing, Reva Rice, Ronnie Rose and Niki Scalera. General admission tickets are $15. Call 702-651-5483.

Galleria at Sunset anniversary: The mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, plans to mark its 20th anniversary from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 20. Activities will include live music and refreshments in The Plaza; free family entertainment in the Kohl's court; and a disc jockey, mini-makeovers, swag bags, treats and gift card giveaways in the Fashion Lounge in center court. Also, the first 200 people at the event are set to receive a $20 gift card. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

Jewish music: Craig Taubman and his band are set to perform at 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Midbar Kodesh Temple, 1940 Paseo Verde Parkway. Taubman's music combines traditional Jewish themes, ancient teachings and contemporary Jewish life. Performances also are planned by local cantors and students from area synagogues and Jewish day schools. RSVP by visiting midbarkodesh.org or calling 702-454-4848.

Caring for roses: Participants can learn about preparing their gardens to yield roses in spring during hands-on demonstration classes slated from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 22 and March 7 and 21 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's rose garden in the back of the Demonstration and Test Gardens, 8050 Paradise Road. The February sessions will focus on amending the soil and winter pruning, and the March sessions will focus on fertilizing, mulching, wood chips and watering. Contact the Master Gardener Help Desk at lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5555.

Pahrump Hot Air Balloon Festival: The annual event is set for noon Feb. 26 and 8 a.m. Feb. 27 and 28 at Petrack Park, 150 state Route 160, in Pahrump, about 60 miles west of Las Vegas. The family-friendly festival is set to bring together more than 20 hot air balloon pilots from the western states, music, entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and more. Events are scheduled throughout the three days, including glow balloon events. Admission to the festival is free, and guests can purchase tethered balloon rides for $10 and a wristband for the carnival for $20. Visit visitpahrump.com/events.

Cirque Run: Cirque du Soleil is set to host its 15th annual Run Away with Cirque du Soleil community 5K run and 1-mile fun walk March 12 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Onsite registration is set to start at 7 a.m. Pre-race activities are slated to begin at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $37 for the 5K and $27 for the 1-mile in advance or $3 more after March 1. Register at tinyurl.com/run2016.

Fomato Fun: The Midnight Fomato Society plans to present "Bad Head," a comedy directed by John Tomasello featuring science fiction, fantasy, burlesque and foam tomatoes that the audience is welcome to lob at one another and actors during the show. The show is set to run at 10 p.m. Fridays, through March 25, at the Sci Fi Center, 5077 Arville St. Tickets are $10. Fomatoes will be sold at the show (cash only). Visit facebook.com/thescificentervegas.

PLAN AHEAD

Black Weekend 2016 — Kemit in the Desert Series: The event is scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 and 26 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3980.

Lucy Woodard: Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets range from $39 to $49. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Johnny Rivers: The event is planned at 8 p.m. Feb. 26 at Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Tickets range from $31.61 to $216.91. Visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336.

Organ Recital Series: Chelsea Chen is scheduled to perform as part of the free series at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Dr. Rando-Grillot Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. A recipient of the Lili Boulanger Memorial Award and the Augustana/Reuter National Organ Competition, Chen has recorded multiple CDs. For more information, visit chelseachen.com. For more information the series, visit sncago.org.

Duck, Duck, Pelican — Birds of the Las Vegas Wash: A guided hike with a Wetlands Park nature guide and a birding expert from the Red Rock Audubon Society is planned for 10 a.m. Feb. 27 at Wetlands Park, 7050 E. Wetlands Park Lane. Coffee and cocoa, birding tips and resources, and conservation conversations are planned. The program is for beginner or intermediate birders. Binoculars will be provided. Sign up at tinyurl.com/ll6kcuo.

Make Your Own Dream Catcher: The event is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission is $1 and free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.

Southwest Tea Fest: The inaugural event is scheduled at 10 a.m. Feb. 27 at Downtown 3rd Farmers Market at the corner of Casino Center Boulevard and Stewart Avenue. It is set to include a Wu Wo Tea Ceremony, a Gong Fu Tea Ceremony, a Blind Tea Tasting, a Cupping Championship, an Art Walk, live music, food trucks and special presentations. Visit swteafest.com or call 877-795-1411.

A Thousand Horses: The performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. April 9 at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Tickets range from $15 to $27.50. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com or call 702-432-7777.

Barenaked Ladies: Tickets are on sale for the performance scheduled from 7:30 to 11 p.m. July 22 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. Tickets start at $42.50. Visit dlvec.com or call 702-388-2100.

Second annual All-Star Dodgeball Tournament: Signups are underway for the event scheduled for March 5 at Mendenhall Center at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, to benefit After-School All-Stars Las Vegas. Tickets for spectators begin at $15. For tickets or information about participating, visit tinyurl.com/dodgestar or call 702-770-7601.

Veterans Stand Down: The annual event, hosted by U.S.VETS-Las Vegas, is set from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 16 and 17 at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Visit usvetsinc.org/lasvegas.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME: The circus 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. Email Shannon 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