East Valley Things to Do, May 28-June 3, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Performances of “Matt and Mattingly’s Bucket Show” 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.

A free screening of the film “Brave” is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. May 28 at the Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. Visit downtowncontainerpark.com.

An opening reception for the “Wunder Kammer,” an exhibit featuring the art of Kim Johnson, is scheduled 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 29 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Johnson’s sculptures and assemblages evoke the wonder chamber or cabinets of curiosity, a concept initiated in the 15th century for rooms and cabinets filled with items of natural, scientific, philosophic and alternative or fabricated artistic curiosities. The show is set during regular business hours from May 29 through July 17. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

District G’s Movie in the Park nights for families is set to offer a screening of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” at 8 p.m. May 29 at Whitney Park, 5712 E. Missouri Ave. The series is free and hosted by Clark County Commissioner Mary Beth Scow, the county Parks and Recreation Department, the Metropolitan Police Department Southeast Area Command’s Safety Through Outreach and Prevention program and Great Buns Bakery. A hot dog and hamburger barbecue is planned as part of the event. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7576.

The Lvl Up Expo, a nonprofit video game anime and technology convention, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. May 30 and 31 at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd North. The exhibit hall is set to be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with panels planned and game rooms open until 11 p.m. Visit lvlupexpo.com.

Communities In Schools of Nevada and 95.5-FM The Bull are set to host the inaugural CIS Country Cookout from 5 to 8 p.m. May 30 on The Green at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to include barbecue by Pot Liquor CAS and live music by Thrillbilly Deluxe. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children younger than 17. Children 2 or younger are admitted free. Visit cisnevada.org.

As part of the Jazz in the Park series, Spyro Gyra is scheduled to perform from 7 to 10 p.m. May 30 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Seating begins at 7 p.m. Picnics, blankets and low-back chairs are welcome at the free event. Food and beverages are set to be available for purchase. No pets are allowed. Visit tinyurl.com/ccjazzip.

As part of the Big Band Saturday series, the Charles McNeal Big Band is scheduled to perform a tribute to arrangers from 1 to 4 p.m. May 30 at the Ron DeCar’s Event Center, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15 to $22. Guest younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit rondecarseventcenter.com or call 702-384-0771.

“The Story of Mariachi by Izel” is set from 6 to 8 p.m. May 30 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Izel Ballet Folklorico plans to team with Mariachi Mexico Antiguo to present “La Historia del Mariachi,” which translates to “The Story of Mariachi,” a tribute to Mexican mariachi music and dance. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show and can be purchased at the front desk or at tinyurl.com/owo9zsf.

Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada plans to host its fifth annual poker tournament and VIP party from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30 at Aria and The Deuce Lounge at The Shops at Crystals, both at CityCenter, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A Texas Hold ‘em tournament with a grand prize seat at the 2015 World Series of Poker’s main event is planned, along with entertainment, food and drinks. In addition to the grand prize, qualifying players will receive cash and recreational prizes. A raffle giveaway and silent auction also are planned. Proceeds benefit the local chapter of Junior Achievement. Participant buy-in is $250. Spectator and party passes are $100 in advance and $150 at the door. Visit jalasvegas.org.

Dutch Oven Duel is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon May 30 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave. Park Rangers from Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort will compete against rangers from Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in a Dutch oven duel. Visitors are invited to sample dishes and vote for their favorites. Admission is $1, and children 12 or younger are admitted free.

Obscura Day 2015 is planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 30 at the National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road. To celebrate the return of Atlas Obscura’s International Obscura Day, the museum’s director of education, Joe Kent, plans to lead a guided tour and discuss the history of the Nevada Test Site and America’s nuclear testing program. Senior curator Karen Green plans to give visitors a rare peek into artifacts from the museum’s collection that most guests don’t get to see. The cost is $13.29. Pay in advance at tinyurl.com/ObscuraDay.

The Fremont Street Experience Rock of Vegas concert series plans to feature free concerts through Labor Day Weekend. Scheduled headliners are: May 30, Tonic and Vertical Horizon on the First Street Stage; June 13, Martha Davis and The Motels, The Tubes and The Smithereens on the Third Street Stage; June 27, Smash Mouth and Toad the Wet Sprocket on the First Street Stage; July 10, UFC Fight Week Concert with band to be announced on the Third Street Stage; July 18, Theory of a Deadman on the First Street Stage; Aug. 1, Spin Doctors and Cherry Poppin’ Daddies on the First Street Stage; and Sept. 6, Kansas and Blue Oyster Cult on the Third Street Stage. Concerts are set to begin at 9 p.m. Visit vegasexperience.com.

“Annie” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. May 31 and 2 p.m. May 30 and 31 in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $34. Visit the Smith Center box office or thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2000.

Violinist ‘Chelle Reed plans to perform from 2 to 4 p.m. May 31 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk or at tinyurl.com/owo9zsf.

As part of the Dive-In Movies series, a screening of “Viva Las Vegas” is planned at 7 p.m. June 1, with an undetermined film set for 9 p.m. The films are shown on the Cosmopolitan’s Marquee Dayclub Pool, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and cocktails and snacks are to be available for purchase. Admission is free for hotel guests and $5 for others. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.

As part of the Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Essential Cary Grant Screwball Comedies series, the 1937 film “The Awful Truth” is scheduled from 1 to 3:15 p.m. June 2 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

The city of Las Vegas plans to host its annual business outreach event from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 2 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Discussions of several topics are planned to help businesses better work with the city’s Purchasing and Contracts Division. On-site registration is set from 8 to 9 a.m. Call 702-229-6231.

The Folias Flute and Guitar Duo is scheduled to perform at 1 p.m. June 3 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

The Great Love Debate is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. June 3 at the Baobab Stage theater, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The interactive town hall-style event is set to feature six experts discussing the state of love and relationships. The event is open to 100 men and 100 women. Tickets are $40 and are available at tinyurl.com/db8luvlv.

P3Studio artist-in-residence Gabrielle St. Evensen plans to present her art piece, “Marry Your Self,” from 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through June 7 in the P3Studio at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The piece challenges the traditional notion of a wedding by inviting guests to marry themselves. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.

Dinosaurs & Roses plans to host a weekly event featuring a different charity each week. Shop in the nonprofit’s thrift store, 4310 E. Tropicana Ave., that week and 20 percent of the sales will go to the charity. Visit dinosaursandroses.org and print a coupon or mention the charity of the week when you come in to shop. Upcoming charities are: May 30, Desert Torah Academy; June 6, Eagle Quest of Nevada; June 13, Easter Seals Nevada; June 20, Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc.; and June 27, Goodie Two Shoes Foundation.

PLAN AHEAD

Laurie Berkner in concert featuring the award-winning children’s recording artist and preschool television favorite is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. June 4 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The events are free, and wristbands will be distributed one hour before the performances on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of one per person. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Brazilian concert pianist and composer Fernanda Canaud is set to perform in a Variety Showcase with students from the Landero Learning Crenter for Music and Arts from 5 to 8 p.m. June 4 at the Baobab Stage Theater at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. General admission is $15, and VIP admission is $25. Children 4 or younger will be admitted free. Call 702-407-2787.

Ward 5 Coffee with the Councilman is set from 9 to 10 a.m. June 4 at Starbucks, 751 N. Rancho Drive at Bonanza Road. Join Ward 5 Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow for coffee and conversation on how to improve Ward 5 and the city of Las Vegas.

Family Fun Day: Atomic Comics! is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 6 at the National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road. A themed exhibit exploring atomic characters in comics is planned, along with games and activities and a costume contest. Admission is free, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit nationalatomictestingmuseum.org or call 702-794-5151.

Ward 3 Coffee with the Mayor is planned from 8 to 9:30 a.m. June 11 at Dougie J’s Cafe, 603 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Join Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman for coffee and conversation. Ward 3 City Councilman Bob Coffin is also set to attend. Call Susan Finucan at 702-229-4623 or email sfinucan@lasvegasnevada.gov.

Four stars of the Metropolitan Opera are set to headline the Opera Las Vegas’ live orchestra production of “Madama Butterfly,” set for 7:30 p.m. June 12 and 2 p.m. June 14 at the Judy Bayley Theatre in UNLV’s Performing Arts Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets start at $55, $75 and $95. Visit tinyurl.com/MadameButterfly or call 702-895-2787.

A screening of “The Great Outdoors” is planned for sundown June 12 as part of the Cinema in the Circle series at Huntridge Circle Park, 1251 S. Maryland Parkway. Enjoy a picnic-style movie projected on a movie theater-size, inflatable outdoor screen. Admission is free. Concessions are set to be offered for sale beginning at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit The Huntridge Foundation and West Huntridge Neighborhood Association. Visit thehuntridgefoundation.org.

“Simple Ella — Celebrating the Era of Jazz” is set for 7:30 p.m. June 12 in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. The Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater plans to present a special performance celebrating the music and life of Ella Fitzgerald. Tickets start at $35. Visit The Smith Center box office or thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2000.

Keep Memory Alive’s annual Power of Love gala is scheduled from 5:30 to 11 p.m. June 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It is set to honor Andrea and Veronica Bocelli and feature special appearances by Martina McBride, Gloria Estefan and Celine Dion. The event raises funds for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Tickets start at $1,500. Visit keepmemoryalive.org/pol.

A School’s Out-Summer Splash Party is planned for all ages from noon to 6 p.m. June 13 at Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road. Swimming with splash toys, games, music, dancing, treats and prizes are planned. The cost is $2 for children 4 to 17 and seniors 50 or older and $3 for anyone 18 to 49. Children 3 or younger are admitted free. Call 702-229-6309.

Blue Man Group plans to support the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation by hosting a sensory-friendly show at 2 p.m. June 14 at the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The show will be suitable for children with autism spectrum disorders. Tickets are $36 with proceeds going to the nonprofit. Visit blueman.com or call 800-258-3626.

Journey of Hope Riders are set to arrive at noon June 16 at Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave. A celebration is planned to welcome the group of cyclists who are traveling across the U.S. to raise awareness for people with disabilities. The event is free. Call 702-229-4902.

The American Airlines Kiwi Club plans a luncheon for 11 a.m. June 17 at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar at Town Square Las Vegas, 6635 Las Vegas Blvd. South. All flight attendants, online and retired from American Airlines, American Eagle, TWA and US Airlines are welcome. The club plans its meetings for the third Wednesday of the month, but this will be the last one until fall. RSVP to Kay Jennings at 702-896-5496.

Performances during the Stratosphere’s Level 8 Pool Summer Concert Series are scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. June 20, 5 to 9 p.m. July 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8 and Sept. 7. The concerts are free with $10 pool admission ($5 for Take Vegas Back members). Visit takevegasback.com.

DjangoVegas! is planned for 6 p.m. June 20 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. An annual celebration of the music of Django Reinhardt and other gypsy jazz music, past and present, this year’s DjangoVegas! concert is set to feature the New Hot Club of America, the International String Trio with special guests Olli Soikkeli and Leah Zeger, and Las Vegas’ own gypsy jazz group, The Hot Club of Las Vegas. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on event day. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-3515.

Frank Sinatra Jr.’s “Sinatra Sings Sinatra — The Centennial Celebration” is set for 7:30 p.m. June 20 in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $29. Visit the Smith Center box office or thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2000.

David de Alba’s tribute to Judy Garland, “By Myself on a Lonely Stage 2015,” is planned at 2 p.m. June 21 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. De Alba is an award-winning actor and singer-impressionist who worked in the Finocchio Club in San Francisco. The show is set to include costume changes and anecdote narrations, including de Alba’s personal ones about Garland and ones she was famous for telling during her 1960s U.S. television appearances. Tickets are $20 for VIP seats in the first two rows and $18 for general seating. The show is geared toward guests 21 or older. Visit onyxtheatre.com/wp/shows or call 702-732-7225.

The Miss Nevada competition is set for 7 p.m. June 26 and 2 p.m. June 27 in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $25. Visit the Smith Center box office or thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2000.

ONGOING EVENTS AND EXHIBITS

Fit4Mom Stroller Strides classes are scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until July inside Town Square Park at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit lasvegas.fit4mom.com or call 702-882-1795.

Poet Lee Mallory plans to present Sevens Live!, a new music, comedy and spoken-arts showcase, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays inside the Cantina at the Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road. Upcoming dates are May 18 and 25 and June 1. Admission is free with a one-drink minimum. Call 702-733-7300.

An African drum class with master teacher “Papa” Diarra Zumana is scheduled 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 with percussionist and musical facilitator L.A. are scheduled 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.

“Improv Kingdom” is scheduled at 8 p.m. Mondays at the Baobab Stage at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A drop-in improv class is scheduled at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 for the class or the show or $15 for both. Visit tinyurl.com/impkdom or call 702-202-8010.

Joke Kune Do is scheduled at 9:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. The two-team improv competition is hosted by Paul Mattingly. Tickets are $10. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

“Don’t Quit Your Day Job” is scheduled at 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. The show features a weekly one-on-one interview with a special guest designed to inspire improvised scenes. Tickets are $10. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

A Beyond Recreation Program for people with disabilities ages 7 to 21 is planned from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through June 8 at the East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., and the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Formerly known as the Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Program, it offers community outings, sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming and movies. The cost is $27 for one to three days, $36 for four days or $45 for five days. The program is closed holidays. To register, call 702-229-6358, 702-229-4903, 702-229-6358 or 702-229-4903.

The “Faberge Revealed” exhibit is set to showcase 238 rare Faberge artifacts in the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, through May 25. Tickets are $17 or $14 for Nevada residents and seniors 65 or older; and $12 for students, teachers and military members with valid ID. Children 12 or younger are admitted free. Audio tours are included in the price of admission, and complimentary docent tours are available at 2 p.m. daily. Visit bellagio.com/bgfa.