East Valley Community Events Calendar, May 19-25, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. “Dixie’s Tupperware Party”: Performances of the one-woman show by Kris Andersson, that is an interactive Tupperware party, are scheduled at 7 p.m. May 19-21 and 3 p.m. May 21 and 22 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $33 to $40. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

2. Wacky World of Sports: The event is scheduled at 9 a.m. May 21 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, and is set to include unusual games such as FootGolf, Knockerball, Beer Pong and Human Derby. Spectating is free, and participation ranges from free to $100 per team. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-8200.

3. Champagne Luncheon and Fashion Show: Dress for Success Southern Nevada’s fourth annual event is planned from noon to 2:30 p.m. May 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Along with a three-course meal, a fashion show featuring items from Saks Fifth Avenue is planned, along with a pop-up shop with hats by local designer Louisa Voisine and a silent auction sponsored by Bank of Nevada. General admission tickets, which include the luncheon and after-party, are $150 per person ($135 for Little Black Dress Club members). Tables of 10 are available. Visit dressforsuccesssouthernnevada.org or email eventinfo@dfssouthernnevada.org.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Meet bachelor firefighters: From 10 p.m. to midnight May 19, patrons at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country in Town Square Las Vegas, 6611 Las Vegas Blvd. South, can meet the bachelor firefighters set to go on auction for the annual Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation Bachelor Auction, planned for June 3 at SLS Las Vegas. Line dancing, drink specials for women and a bikini bull riding competition are planned. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit stoneysrockincountry.com or call 702-435-2855.

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. “Enchanted” is scheduled May 19 and “The Princess and The Frog” for May 26. Visit downtowncontainerpark.com.

“Titus Andronicus Jr.”: The play, written and directed by Las Vegas resident Troy Heard, is set for performances at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, May 19-28, and 5 p.m. May 22 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., No. 16B. The play, inspired by Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy, features a cast of children. Tickets are $20. Visit onyxtheatre.com or purchase tickets at the box office an hour before show time.

Wonderground: The monthly magic and variety event is set for 8 p.m. May 19 at The Olive Mediterranean, 3850 Sunset Road. Performances are scheduled for 8, 9 and 10 p.m., and admission is $10 for the night. Visit vegaswonderground.com or call 702-451-8805.

Safe Summer Nights: The free events are planned through May 26 and include music, children’s games, face painting and free refreshments while supplies last, and community health and resource fairs. The Metropolitan Police Department Mounted Police Unit will visit each event with its horses, and Three Square food bank will deliver 300 5-pound bags of fresh produce for distribution to residents at each event. Planned events include: from 4 to 6 p.m. May 19 at Hewetson Elementary School, 701 N. 20th St.; and from 4 to 6 p.m. May 26 at Hollingsworth Elementary School, 1776 E. Ogden Ave. Call Lisa Campbell at 702-229-5406.

The Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America-Gala Concert: Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. May 20 and 21 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $39 to $49. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Organ Recital Series: The series, sponsored by the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, plans to present a free concert featuring chapter member Dorothy Young Riess at 7:30 p.m. May 20 in Rando-Grillot Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit dyriessmd.com.

Aaron Neville: The concert is part of the 52 Fridays series and is scheduled for 8 p.m. May 20 at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Tickets are $20.71 to $140.61. Visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336.

“Five”: The exhibition of paintings, sculptures, videos, installations, and photographs from contemporary artists based in Los Angeles and New York is set to be on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, May 20 through Sept. 10, at the Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. A public opening event is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. May 21. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

The Clark County Commodore Computer Club: The group is set to meet from 9 to 11 a.m. May 21 in Room 16 in 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, ext. 5.

Cambridge Spring Festival: The free event is scheduled from 10 am. to 1 p.m. May 21 at the Cambridge Recreation Center, 3930 Cambridge St., and is set to include fun activities for kids and families. Visit ClarkCountyNV.gov or call 702-455-7169.

Cardiac Education Fair: The free health event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21 at The Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway, near the entrance by JCPenney. Desert Springs Hospital plans to offer a variety of free screenings, cardiac education by various hospital departments and cardiac product information by a variety of vendors, along with free samples at the nutrition table.

John Michael Montgomery: The concert is set for 8 p.m. May 21 in The Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Tickets are $25, $30, $35 or $45. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

“Knockout Night at the D”: The event is scheduled starting at 6 p.m. May 21 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $14.99 to $99.99. Visit dlvec.com or call 702-388-2100.

The second annual VIVA Award: The Vegas Icon Visionary Awards are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. The event, hosted by Clint Holmes and Kelly Clinton-Holmes, is set to honor arts activists Ken Hanlon and Keith Thompson and feature the work of local visual artists and musicians and showcase fashion and couture. Proceeds will benefit the Forgotten Song Foundation Inc., dedicated to recognizing, remembering and sustaining the visual artists and performance artistry of live music. Tickets range from $75 to $150. Visit tinyurl.com/viva2016 or call 702-229-1012.

Vincent Herring with Streetology: The event, part of the Jazz in the Park Series, is scheduled at 7 p.m. May 21 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Seating is set to begin at 5 p.m. Picnics, blankets and low-back chairs are welcome. Food and drink are expected to be available for purchase on site. Visit tinyurl.com/ccjitp2016.

New Vista Community Wine Walk: The walk is set from 7 to 10 p.m. May 21 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Each walk is set to showcase a variety of food and wine throughout Town Square and feature 15 wines for sampling. The cost is $25 per person in advance or $30 the day of the event. Individuals must be 21 or older to attend. Visit winewalklv.com or call 702-269-5000.

Flora of the Fort Scavenger Hunt: The Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave., plans to host the event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21, featuring plants currently flourishing in the fort’s stream habitat, pioneer garden and fort grounds. Use pictures and descriptions to locate and identify a variety of plants for a prize. Admission is $1 per person for ages 13 or older and free for those 12 or younger.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic Presents “Cabrera Conducts Tchaikovsky”: Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. May 21 and 2 p.m. May 22 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $26 to $96. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko: The free performance by the Southern Nevada taiko troupe Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko is set for 2 p.m. May 22 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Call 702-507-3459 or visit lvccld.org.

Spencer Greenway Trail Community Meeting: The event is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. May 23 in front of JCPenney at The Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway. The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is seeking public input for the Spencer Greenway Trail and UNLV Campus Bike Plan. Community members are invited to attend two open house meetings to receive additional information and provide input on the study. Visit tinyurl.com/rtcsgunlv.

“The Cat’s Meow”: The last performances for the 21-or-older show is set for 7 p.m. May 23 at the Velveteen Rabbit, 1218 S. Main St. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. The play is a new immersive staging of Steven Peros’s play based on the real murder mystery that took place on William Randolph Hearst’s yacht. Tickets are $25 for bar seating and $30 for lounge seating. All tickets include a special cocktail for the event. Visit tinyurl.com/catsmeow16.

The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas: The performance is set for 10:30 p.m. May 25 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.

“The Collective”: The Global Citizenship Service at Cirque du Soleil plans to host its 11th annual free art exhibition at Eden Gallery inside The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays through June 14. A special reception is set from 6 to 8 p.m. June 2. The exhibit features artwork by the company’s performers, technicians and support staff in Las Vegas. In addition to the 33 works showcased this year, The Collective will also feature the square project from the Zarkana Theater, a collection of squares created by individual cast and crew members that, once brought together, represent the beauty, importance and impact of working together toward a common goal. Visit EdenArtStudioAndGallery.com.

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.

WORTH A DRIVE

Aircraft carrier reunion: Veterans from the USS Ticonderoga, a retired 40,000-ton Essex type class attack carrier, are set to hold their annual reunion May 19-23 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. The veterans are set to tour Hoover Dam, the Strip and the Atomic Testing Museum. Call Lloyd Frank at 702-361-6660.

All-Star Showcase: More than 750 students from 14 local elementary and middle schools are slated to perform music and dance numbers in the 12th annual All-Star Showcase from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 19 in the amphitheater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Performances scheduled for the After-School All-Stars program are set to include mariachi band, choir, drumline, hip-hop dance, cheer, ballet folklorico, drama and more. Visit asaslv.org.

“Tuna Does Vegas”: Two actors are set to play multiple characters in the comedy performance scheduled at 8 p.m. May 19-21 and at 2 p.m. May 22 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

County Commissioner Debate: District B County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick and Commissioner Steve Ross are set to debate from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 19 at Cram Middle School, 1900 W. Deer Springs Road. Jon Ralston will moderate. Democratic candidates are invited to speak for one minute with no questions, including Catherine Cortez Masto, Senate candidate. This event is sponsored by North Valley Democratic Club, North Las Vegas Democratic Club, Nevada Democratic, Veterans and Military Families Caucus, Stonewall Democratic Club, and Young Dems Democratic Club. Refreshments are planned.

Decadence in the Desert: The culinary and art event featuring dozens of local artists, food trucks, entertainment and sampling of Ethel M Chocolates is planned from 4 to 9 p.m. May 19 at the chocolate factory, 2 Cactus Garden Drive. It is free and open to the public, but the tasting room is $9.99 per person. A portion of the proceeds raised during the event are to be donated to Opportunity Village. This is the last event of the season, and it will return in the fall. Visit ethelm.com/tastingroom.

Equine & Wine: White Horse Youth Ranch plans an Equine & Wine dinner event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 20 at the 8390 W. Windmill Lane ranch. Attire is casual elegance. The event is set to include a five-course dinner with wine pairings and entertainment by singer Chadwick Johnson. Tickets are $175. The ranch offers free horsemanship programs for young people dealing with social issues such as bullying, divorce, death, military separation and illness. Visit whyranch.org.

Pajama Night: The free event, put on by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. May 20 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The night is expected to include games, an organized pillow fight, a family-friendly movie, a pajama costume contest, a cooking project, a pancake creation station and a breakfast potluck. Register at eventbrite.com or call 702-257-5538.

Women in Technology Awards: Las Vegas Community Tech Fund, HiTech Las Vegas LLC and WomenAdvancing are slated to honor Las Vegas technical professionals from 6 to 9 p.m. May 20 at Fresh Wata, 3905 W. Diablo Drive. Tickets are $25. Visit vegaswomentechawards.net.

“Crazy for You”: The Gershwin musical comedy is set for six performances at Faith Conservatory of the Fine Arts at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Performances are set for 7 p.m. May 20 and 21 and 4 p.m. May 22. Tickets start at $12. Visit FaithConservatory.com.

Sherry Gordy Summer Breeze Birthday Bash: The event for Sherry Gordy, daughter of Motown founder Berry Gordy, is slated from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 20 at the Fiesta Rancho’s Club Tequila, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5 before 8 p.m. and $10 after 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-631-7000.

Yard sale: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary plans its annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21 at 2900 Palomino Lane.

Smooth JazzFest 2016: The free event is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m May 21 at Police Memorial Park, 3250 Metro Academy Way. Three artists are set to perform: vocalist Allison Adams-Tucker, saxophonist Darren Motamedy and guitarist Dirk K. Refreshments and drinks will be available for purchase at a cash bar. Lawn seating is available; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Call 702-229-3514.

Red Rock Archaeology Day: The free event is set from 9 a.m. to noon May 21 at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive. The Bureau of Land Management is expected to host table-top educational exhibits provided by Archaeo-Nevada, the Old Spanish Trail Association, Friends of Red Rock and the Red Rock Interpretive Association, related to the preservation/conservation of archaeology on the conservation area. Contact Mark Boatwright at mboatwri@blm.gov or 702-515-5359.

Asian Flowers Festival Marketplace: The second annual event, highlighting the beauty of the culture and flowers of Asia and the Pacific Islands, is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 21 and 22 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Artisan craft vendors, an adult painting class, children’s activities and live performances and demonstrations are planned, as well as food for purchase. Admission is free. Call 702-507-3631 or visit lvccld.org.

Ice Cream Festival: Visitors can enjoy stations featuring ice cream sundaes, novelties and root beer floats during the all-you-can-eat Ice Cream Festival scheduled from 10 a.m. t0 4 p.m. May 21 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Also on the schedule is entertainment by Chimps on a Blimp, face painting and an ice cream-eating contest. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children 3 to 12 and free for children 2 or younger. For an extra $3, kids can learn about ice cream science and the edible parts of a cactus and create their own ice cream flavor during classes scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit springspreserve.org.

Blues & Brews Festival: A festival featuring local, regional and international brewers and bands The 44’s, Shanda & The Howlers, and The Lucky Cheats, is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. May 28 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tickets are $35 in advance or $75 for VIP admission that includes access to an indoor, air-conditioned lounge with free food and exclusive beer offerings. Admission at the gate is $40 if available. Each entry includes a sampling mug and unlimited beer samples. Visit springspreserve.org.

Spring Mountain Ranch Docents: Volunteer docents are needed at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. The next training classes are scheduled for June 4, 11, 18 and 25. To volunteer, contact Carlo Luzzi at carlo6180@yahoo.com or 702-355-9341.

“North East”: The exhibition is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through July 2 at the Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The exhibition is set to feature artists who have either grown up in, worked in or have had some connection to the northeast area of Las Vegas, including Fawn Douglas, Justin Favela, Anthony Johnson, Ashanti McGee, Jerry Misko, Ras One, Krystal Ramirez, Checko Salgao, Lance Smith, David Veliz and Mikayla Whitmore. Call 702-647-7378.

PLAN AHEAD

Movies in the Park: The series of free screenings of family movies is scheduled to begin with “The Good Dinosaur” at 8 p.m. May 27 at Whitney Park, 5712 Missouri Ave. Parents can pick up tickets for food and beverages for the movie night at the Whitney Recreation Center’s front desk. Free hamburgers, hot dogs and popcorn are offered starting at 7:30 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit tinyurl.com/wmitp2016.

Brodie Stewart: The performance is set for 10 p.m. May 27 at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country at Town Square Las Vegas, 6611 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit stoneysrockincountry.com or call 702-435-2855.

“Dreamgirls”: The performance is scheduled at 1 p.m. May 28 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $34 to $64. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Jesse J with Will Donato: The event, part of the Jazz in the Park Series, is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 28 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Seating is set to begin at 5 p.m. Picnics, blankets and low-back chairs are welcome. Food and drink are expected to be available for purchase on site. Visit tinyurl.com/ccjitp2016.

Ward 5 Coffee with the Councilman: The event is planned from 9 to 10 a.m. June 2 at Starbucks, 1925 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Join Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow and staff for coffee and conversation on how to improve Ward 5 and the city of Las Vegas. Call 702-229-5443.

Doolittle Tot Star Sports Mixer:The events for children ages 3 to 5 is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting June 2 at the Doolittle Community Center, 1950 J. St. The events are set to include learning basketball, soccer, T-ball and kickball skills. The cost is $10. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6374.

Pinochle Tourney: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at noon June 2 at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 J. St. The cost is $5 per team. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702- 229-6125.

Ice Cream Social: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at noon June 2 at the Derfelt Senior Center, 3433 W. Washington Ave. The cost is $3. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6601.

Kneebody with The Shapiro Project: The event, part of the Jazz in the Park Series, is set for 7 p.m. June 4 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Seating is set to begin at 5 p.m. Picnics, blankets and low-back chairs are welcome. Food and drink should be available for purchase on site. Visit tinyurl.com/ccjitp2016.

Discovery Golf Classic: The third annual Discovery Golf Classic to benefit the Discovery Children’s Museum is set for 8:30 a.m. June 6 at the Cascata Golf Club, 1 Cascata Drive, Boulder City. Email events@DiscoveryKidsLV.org or call 702-382-3445.

Picnic in the Garden: The event for seniors 50 or older is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7 at the Doolittle Senior Center Community Garden in the 1200 block of Blankenship Avenue. The cost is $5. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6374.

One Night for ONE DROP: A live screening of the sold-out VIP Cirque du Soleil performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. June 7 at three Fathom Events theaters across the valley. The event is a celebration around World Water Day to bring awareness and raise funds for water issues worldwide and for One Drop, a nonprofit seeking to provide access to safe water. Tickets are $15. Screenings are scheduled at the following theaters: Regal Village Square 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., visit tinyurl.com/regvs18 or call 844-462-7342; Century 18 Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075; and Century 16 South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, visit southpointcasino.com or call 702-260-4061.

Mid-Summer’s Eve Paper Flower Workshop: The event for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at 10 a.m. June 8 at the Derfelt Senior Center, 3433 W. Washington Ave. The cost is $3 and includes supplies. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6601.

Luau Lunch: The event for seniors 50 or older is planned at 11:30 a.m. June 9 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. The event is set to include a luau celebration with entertainment, kalua pork, chicken long rice and more. Registration deadline is June 6. The cost is $5. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

Lutheran Social Services of Nevada’s Wine Tasting Fundraiser: The annual event is set from 5 to 7 p.m. June 9 at Cili at Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, with food, wine and a silent auction featuring restaurant gift cards, art, hotel stays and gift baskets planned. Tickets are $65. Visit lssnv.org.

Ultimate Variety Live!: The event is set for 6 p.m. June 11 and 12 at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. The show is set to feature comedians, magicians, ventriloquists, instrumentalists, tribute artists and more and is to be hosted by Kelly Clinton-Holmes. Tickets start at $10. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.

ACLUNV’s 50th Anniversary Gala: The event celebrating American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada is scheduled at 7 p.m. June 11 at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Artist and designer John Van Hamersveld has created custom artwork for the gala and a limited-edition poster for VIP attendees. Before the formal gala program begins, there will be a one-hour meet-and-greet with Van Hamersveld, along with additional Nevada and national VIPs. The event is set to include dinner, entertainment, a silent auction and honoree recognition. Tickets are $250 or $350 for VIP. Visit aclunv.org/50thAnniversary.

Juneteenth and Father’s Day: The event for ages 50 or older is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 16 at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 J. St. The cost is $6. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702- 229-6125.

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.

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.

Fourth of July Potluck: The event for ages 50 or older is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30 at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 J. St. It is free with a large dish of food to share. Advance registration is required by June 28. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702- 229-6125.

“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.

Boston: Tickets are on sale for the planned July 15 performance, with an appearance by Dennis DeYoung, founding member of Styx, at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. Tickets start at $49.50. Visit dlvec.com or call 702-388-2100.

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.

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.

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.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia: The 21-or-older event is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is free, and signups start at 7:30 p.m. Visit goldspike.com or call 702-476-1082.

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.