East Valley Community Events Calendar, June 30-July 6, 2016
THE WEEK’S BEST BETS
1. Fireworks at Caesars: The fireworks show, kicking off the Summer of Caesars to celebrate the property’s 50th anniversary, is scheduled at 9 p.m. July 3, with a 13½-minute display planned above the Julius Tower. Visit caesars.com/cp50.
2. Clark County Wetlands Park Open House: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 2 at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. It is set to have fun, educational activities for families and first-time visitors. Most of the programming is set to be inside the Nature Center. Visitors can participate in nature-themed storytime and craft activities, an interactive bird display and talks about common animals seen in the park. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/wetlandspark or call 702-455-7522.
3. Yankee Doodle at the Pools: The event is scheduled during various hours July 1 at several city of Las Vegas pools, including from 4 to 8 p.m. at Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave.; noon to 4 p.m. at Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road; 1 to 5 p.m. at Doolittle Pool, 1950 J St.; and noon to 4 p.m. at Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road. The cost is $2 for ages 4 to 17 and 50 or older, $3 for ages 18 to 49 and free for ages 3 or younger. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov, or call 702-229-7529.
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Movie night: Films are set to be screened at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 25 at the Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. “Captain America Winter Soldier” is scheduled for June 30 and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” for July 7. Visit downtowncontainerpark.com.
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. “The Adventures of Tin Tin” is scheduled for June 30 and “EPIC” for July 7. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.
Batteries Included Amazing Race: The event for ages 13 to 18 is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. July 1 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. The Batteries Included Youth Initiative is a collaboration among the city, the Clark County School District and Nevada Partners designed to ensure that Las Vegas teens reach their greatest potential by providing after-school educational activities focused on leadership, community service, career planning and preparing for college. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
Tommy James and the Shondells: The performance, part of the 52 Fridays series, is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 1 at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Tickets are $31.61 to $140.61. Visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336.
Don McLean: The performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 1 at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Tickets are $27 to $55. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com or call 702-432-7777.
Pool at the Plaza: The renovated rooftop pool at the Plaza, 1 S. Main St., plans to host a grand opening event for hotel guests and the general public at 7:30 p.m. July 2 with a performance by the Johnny Cash tribute band, Cash’d Out, planned for 8:30 p.m. and a fireworks show planned for 9:30 p.m. Grand opening festivities are set to continue through the weekend, including a barbecue at 11 a.m. each day with entertainment from a local DJ, and a pickleball exhibition and round robin held in conjunction with players from the USA Pickleball Association set for July 3 and 4. Pool admission is free for locals of all ages with ID. Reservations for tennis, basketball and pickleball courts and equipment is available for a charge. The pool is set to be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the summer, with extended hours for special events. Visit plazahotelcasino.com.
Animals of the Las Vegas Meadows: The Nevada Department of Wildlife event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 2 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission is $1 for visitors 13 or older and free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org/ or call 702-486-3511.
“Road to Singapore”: The film is scheduled to be screened at 1 p.m. July 5 as part of the Bing & Bob’s Road Trips series at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
Bats and the Park: The event for ages 12 or older is scheduled at 7 p.m. July 5 at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. Visitors can take an evening bat walk at with staff from the Nevada Department of Wildlife and hear the bats with a bat scanner. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/wetlandspark or call 702-455-7522.
Hot yoga in the Neon Boneyard: The Neon Museum plans to offer one-hour hot yoga sessions with certified instructor Eileen Lorraine in its outdoor Neon Boneyard, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, at 5:30 p.m. July 6 and 20, and Aug. 3, 17 and 31. The class is appropriate for beginners to advanced yogis age 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 general public and $13 for museum members. Visit neonmuseum.org/happenings or call 702-387-6366.
The World Series of Beer Pong: The event is planned July 6-10 at the Westgate Hotel and Casino, 3000 Paradise Road. Registration is $299 per player and includes a minimum of 12 games of play in the tournament. All participants must be 21 or older with a valid ID. Visit bpong.com/wsobp, tinyurl.com/wghc16 or call 702-732-5111.
Work-From-Home Employment Scams: The event, part of the Savvy Seniors Scam Prevention Series, is scheduled at 11 a.m. July 6 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
Josh & the Jamtones Concert: The performances, part of Las Vegas’ July Children’s Summer Concert Series, is scheduled at 7 p.m. July 6 and 7 and 10:30 a.m. July 7 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
“IDAHO! The Comedy Musical”: Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. July 6-9, 12-17 and 2 p.m. July 10, 16 and 17 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $19 to $89. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
Songwriting with Norman Foote: The event is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. July 7 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
Red White and Blue Barbecue: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. July 7 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. The menu is set to include barbecued chicken, potato salad and peach cobbler. The cost is $5 with city of Las Vegas Active Adult/Senior Citizen Programs membership. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.
Myranda Bair’s “High Noon”: The art installation is set to be on display from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through July 8 at the Clark County Government Center’s Rotunda Gallery, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. The exhibit transforms the gallery into a microcosm of the local desert landscape with multiple dioramas, mock terrariums, colorful cypress beehive towers and felt cacti. Hand-painted Gila monsters, horned lizards, speckled toads, desert tortoises, roadrunners, tarantulas, burrowing owls and many others inhabit the terrariums. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.
“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.
“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 inagural 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.
WORTH A DRIVE
“Star Wars” activities: Mingle with “Star Wars” heroes and villains in full costume, attend one of two Jedi training sessions and more during inter-galactic activities scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 30 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Starting at 10 a.m., tickets will be distributed for a surprise film screening. General admission is free during activities. For $3, kids can craft lightsabers or robes. Visit springspreserve.org.
“Rainbows & Unicorns”: The Bubblegum Gallery, 1800 S. Industrial Road, Suite 207D, is slated to host a “Rainbows & Unicorns” group art show throughout July. The show is set to open during First Friday from 6 to 10 p.m July 1. In addition to the show, painting classes scheduled at the gallery include a Baymax-themed class on July 9, a “Harry Potter”-themed class July 23, and a “Nightmare Before Christmas”-themed class on July 30. All classes are set from 6 to 8 p.m. Most paint classes are $20. Find LeslieAnn Farrell on Facebook or call 702-806-0930.
Night Hike: The free activity is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. July 1 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. The 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.
Free musical: A free performance of the musical “Dublin Rising” is scheduled for 8 p.m. July 1 and 2 and 2 p.m. July 3 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. By Krishna Alexandra and Lorien Patton, it is an original story about the everyday women involved in the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin, Ireland, which paved the way for Irish independence in 1921. Call 702-507-3863.
Junior Ranger: The free program is planned from 2 to 3 p.m. July 2 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road, and is set to teach junior rangers about the Spring Mountains, how to help protect the area and other outdoor skills. Visit gomtcharleston.com.
Independence Concert: The concert is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. July 2 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road, and is set to raise funds for GO Mount Charleston programs and to honor the third anniversary of the Carpenter 1 fire, which still affects some of the trails. Visit gomtcharleston.com.
Lake Las Vegas Independence Day Celebration: The event is slated to start at 2 p.m. July 3 at MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas, 75 Montelago Blvd. The event is expected to include two simultaneous fireworks shows at 8:40 p.m., and a performance by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra. Entertainment and water activities also are planned throughout the day. Visit lakelasvegas.com.
Boulder City Damboree Celebration: Boulder City is set to host its 68th annual Fourth of July celebration starting at 7 a.m. July 4 with a pancake breakfast, followed by a 9 a.m. parade, along with games and concessions, music and a water fight where float riders and bystanders will battle with squirt guns. A fireworks show is planned at 9 p.m. in Broadbent Memorial Park, 1301 Fifth St. Visit bcnv.org.
Guided Hikes: The free activity is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. July 3, 10 and 17 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. Visit gomtcharleston.com.
Fourth of July viewing and dining: Enjoy food, cocktails and a view of the valley’s July 4 fireworks from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Divine Cafe at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Reserved seats are $9 for Springs Preserve members and $10 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.
Fourth of July in Henderson: The city of Henderson is slated to host its free annual celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. July 4 at Mission Hills Park, 551 E. Mission Drive. The all-ages event is set to include entertainment by the band Loveshack, activities, concessions and an 18-minute fireworks show. Free shuttles start at 5:30 p.m. from Foothill High School, 800 College Drive. Call 702-267-4050 or visit cityofhenderson.com.
Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade: The 22nd annual parade is set from 9 to 11 a.m. July 4, beginning at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive and traveling south on Village Center Circle and west on Trailwood Drive. The route ends before the corner of Trailwood and Spring Gate Lane. More than 70 entries are planned, including traditional floats, Macy’s-style giant inflatable balloons, bands, performing groups and a variety of kids’ storybook and cartoon characters. Call 702-341-5500 or visit summerlin.com.
“Memphis The Musical”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the musical are scheduled under the stars at 8:05 p.m. July 6-9, 13-16 and 20-23 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.
Parrothead club: The Phin City Parrothead Club plans to meet at 7 p.m. July 6 at Tommy Rocker’s, 4275 Dean Martin Drive. Nonmembers are always welcome. There will be live music with no cover charge. Parrot-phenalia is set to be raffled off to raise money for the group’s charity of the month Save the Manatee.
Nonprofit appreciation breakfast: The Philantrepreneur Foundation is set to host a Nonprofit Appreciation Networking Breakfast from 7 to 8:30 a.m. July 7 at Winchell’s Pub & Grill, 5445 Simmons St. The Las Vegas nonprofit is a member-based organization providing education and training to local and national nonprofits by helping them build their capacity and aid their communities. Call 702-577-7369.
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.
“Dishing It Out 2016 — Vanity Plates”: The election-themed art exhibit is set to be open during regular library hours through July 24 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibit, curated by Las Vegas photographer Diane Bush, features artists from across the country providing satirical, election-inspired work in a wide range of media, including select images representing each candidate fabricated on gold-rimmed, commemorative ceramic plates. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3630.
Dan Hernandez’s “Genesis:” The free exhibit is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday through July 30 inside the College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The digital and mixed media artworks by University of Toledo Associate Professor of Art Dan Hernandez combine concepts, imagery and design taken equally from contemporary video games and from artwork of religious and historical significance. Call 702-651-4146.
PLAN AHEAD
The Scintas: The group’s limited-engagement performance schedule was extended through November. July’s performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. July 8, 9, 15 and 16 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.
John Waite: The performance, part of the 52 Fridays series, is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 8 at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Tickets are $31.61 to $118.81. Visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336
David Perrico: The performance is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 8 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.
Boston: The performance, with an appearance by Dennis DeYoung, founding member of Styx, is scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. July 15 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. Tickets start at $49.50. Visit dlvec.com or call 702-388-2100.
Make Your Own Tule Duck Decoy: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 9 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission is $1 for visitors 13 or older and free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.
LGBTQ Career Fair: The event is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. July 11 at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit thecenterlv.com or call 702-733-9800.
Tears of Joy Theatre presents “Jungle Book”: The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. July 13 and 10:30 a.m. July 14 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $3. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
Images of the King Las Vegas Elvis Festival: The event is scheduled July 14- 17 at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Elvis Presley tribute artists are set to perform each night in the style of a different era in Presley’s career. A tribute artist contest is set for July 15-17, with the top artist taking home $5,000. Weekend passes start at $131. Single-event tickets are also available. The Elvis ’56 event, headlined by Cody Ray Slaughter, is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 14. Tickets are $55 to $120. Tribute Artist Contest Round 1 is scheduled at 11 a.m. July 15. Tickets are $16 to $27. Elvis Meets the Beatles, headlined by Liverpool Legends, Cody Ray Slaughter and Ryan Pelton, is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 15. Tickets are $55 to $120. Tribute Artist Contest Round 2 is scheduled at 11 a.m. July 16. Tickets are $16 to $27. Elvis in Las Vegas — That’s the Way, headlined by Ben Portsmouth and Ryan Pelton, is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 16. Tickets are $55 to $120. Chasing Elvis Special VIP Event is scheduled at 11 a.m. July 17. Tickets are $16 to $27. Tribute Artist Contest Round 3 is scheduled at 2:30 p.m. July 16. Tickets are $22 to $33. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.
Ward 5 Coffee with the Councilman: The event with Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow and his staff is scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m. July 14 at Starbucks, 1925 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Call 702-229-5443.
Poets’ Corner: The event for those 17 or older is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. July 15 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 2016 Anthem Libertarian Film Festival: The event is scheduled July 13-16 at the Sin City Theater on the mezzanine at Planet Hollywood Resort, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South. For a list of the films with synopses, trailers and screening times, visit anthemfilmfestival.com.
Cheyenne Jackson — Music of the Mad Men Era: The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. July 15 and 6 p.m. July 16 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.
History Talk-O.D. Gass and His Era: The event is scheduled at 11 a.m. July 16 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Octavius Decatur Gass owned and worked the Las Vegas Rancho from 1865 to 1881 and is an example of the economic optimism and adventurous spirit that characterized the American experience in the 19th century. Admission is $1 for visitors 13 or older and free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.
Pagan Pride Las Vegas Project Ice Cream Social: The event is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. July 16 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas, 3616 E. Lake Mead Blvd. Email info@lvpaganpride.org or call Ed Chase at 702-539-5996.
Ward 5 Summer Splash: The free event, open to Ward 5 residents, is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. July 16 at Doolittle Pool, 1950 J St. It is set to include swimming, games, DJ music and refreshments while supplies last. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-5443.
Utah Puppet Theater presents “The Princess and the Pea”: The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. July 20 and 10:30 a.m. July 21 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $3. Visit artslasvegas.org, or call 702-229-1012.
Tribal Night: The event is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 21 at the Baobab Stage Theatre at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $20 online or at the door. Visit baobabstage.com or call 702-369-6649.
Pioneer Day: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 23 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Visitors are invited to celebrate the pioneer lifestyle with one of the fort’s biggest events of the year. This family-friendly affair is set to feature pioneer games, children’s crafts, food concessions and more. Admission is $1 for visitors 13 or older and free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.
Make Your Own Dream Catcher: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 30 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Visitors are invited to learn how to keep bad dreams away by making their own dream catcher. Supplies will be provided by the fort. This program is geared for children 10 or younger. Admission is $1 for visitors 13 or older and free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies: The free performance, part of the Fremont Street Experience Rock of Vegas Summer Concert Series, is scheduled at 9 p.m. July 21 at the First Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience at Fremont and Main streets through Las Vegas Boulevard. Visit vegasexperience.com.
Mah Jongg World Championship: The event is scheduled July 22-24 at the Westgate Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road. Players can enter by winning a sanctioned tournament or buying in at a higher cost. Visit destinationmahjongg.com, or for sales information, email contact@destinationmahjongg.com.
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.
SiriusXM Backspin Presents The Art of Rap Festival: The performance is scheduled from 7:30 to 11 p.m. July 23 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. The Las Vegas lineup is set to include performances by Public Enemy, The Sugar Hill Gang, Naughty by Nature, Mobb Deep, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio, EPMD and Kurtis Blow, and is hosted by Chief Rocker Busy Bee. Tickets are $45.42 to $114.68. Visit dlvec.com or call 702-388-2100.
“The Sound of Music”: Performances by the national touring production are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2-14 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ONGOING
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.
