East Valley Things to Do, May 7-13, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

A pancake breakfast for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. May 7 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. The cost is $6. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

A Mother’s Day Luncheon for seniors 50 or older is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7 at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 J St. The cost is $6. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6125.

“Why Women Earn Less and What You Can Do About It,” a lecture by Alicia Dearn, CEO and trial attorney with Bellatrix PC, is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. May 7 at the Barrick Museum Auditorium at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

Las Vegas Stories: The Story of Classic Las Vegas is scheduled to be shown at 7 p.m. May 7 in the Jewel Box Theater at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The documentary chronicles the history of Las Vegas, beginning in the early 1900s. Producer Lynn Zook is set to be on hand to introduce the documentary and participate in a question-and-answer session following the free screening. Call 702-507-3400.

A screening of “DRAWN: The Art of a Ascent,” a film by climbing artist and adventurer Jeremy Collins, is set for 7 p.m. May 7 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Doors are scheduled to open at 6 p.m. for the multimedia event. Tickets are $10 at the door, with proceeds set to go to the Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council. Visit jercollins.com.

Aid for AIDS of Nevada’s seventh annual Paint the Town fine art fundraising gala is scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. May 8 in the P3 Loft at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Curated works from international artists will be available to bid on, and the general admission ticket price will go toward a bid on any piece priced at more than $200. A portion of the proceeds will benefit AFAN’s client service programs. General admission is $25. Visit tinyurl.com/afanpttr.

A free Spring Mariachi Festival is set for 7 p.m. May 8 in the main theater of the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Musicians from the Clark County School District’s Mariachi Music program are set to perform. Call 702-507-3400.

Storytime in the Square is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon May 8 inside Town Square Park at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Midnight Mayhem is scheduled from 6 to 11:30 p.m. May 8 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is aimed at offering a safe alternative to illegal street racing and is open to any street-legal vehicle and licensed driver. The fee is $15 to race or ride along and $5 admission for spectators. Visit lvms.com or call 702- 632-8213.

Broadway West plans to perform “The Pan,” a musical by Susan Swanson based on the story of Peter Pan, at 7 p.m. May 8 and 9 at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 McLeod Drive. Acting and singing will be performed by the students of Broadway West. Tickets are $7 in advance and $9 the day of the show in person or at clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration. Call 702-455-7340.

Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani is partnering with the Outside Las Vegas Foundation, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and community volunteers for a cleanup at the Sunrise Trailhead from 8 to 11 a.m. May 9 at the south end of the paved section of Hollywood Boulevard. Volunteers are set to pick up trash and remove graffiti. Check-in is set to begin at 7:30 a.m. Volunteers are asked to sign up online in advance at getoutdoorsnevada.org. Call 702-997-3350.

As part of the Big Band Saturday series, Bruce Harper’s band, featuring Lisa Fiorillo, is scheduled to perform from 1 to 4 p.m. May 9 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 Spanish language play “Mujeres de Arena” is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. May 9 at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 McLeod Drive. The Mexican play was written by Humberto Robles and is directed by Stacey Mendoza and Alma Lopez. General admission tickets are $15 at the front desk or at clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration. Call 702-455-7340.

The 18th annual Unity Festival is planned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 9 at the Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St. This free community block party is set to offer free swimming in Doolittle Pool, live entertainment, health and wellness information, vendors, a basketball clinic, a soccer clinic, information booths and light refreshments while supplies last. A one-hour free basketball clinic for ages 6 to 10 is set for 10 a.m. inside the center. A one-hour free soccer clinic for ages 6 to 10 is set for 11:30 a.m. Register by calling 702-229-6374 or in person at the center. Visit lasvegasparksandrec.com.

“Dramatic Signs: Bringing Neon to Life” is planned for children 10 to 12 from 10 a.m. to noon May 9 in the north gallery of the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Theater director Troy Heard is the museum’s second artist-in-residence and plans to present a workshop on using creative drama skills to invent new stories about the legendary signs housed in the museum. Registration is required. Call 702-387-6366.

The Nevada Ballet Theatre plans to present “Giselle” at 7:30 p.m. May 9 and 2 p.m. May 10 in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $29. Call 702-749-2000 or visit theSmithcenter.com.

The free Jazz in the Park Series plans to present Selina Albright, Jackiem Joyner and Steve Oliver from 7 to 10 p.m. May 9 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Elan Trotman is scheduled for May 16, Marc Antoine for May 23, Spyro Gyra for May 30 and Brubeck Brothers for June 6. Seating for those with picnic baskets, blankets and low-back chairs begins at 6 p.m., with performances set to start at 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration.

The Las Vegas steering committee of the Human Rights Campaign plans to host its 10th annual gala dinner with the theme “EVOLVE: Move Toward the Future” at 5 p.m. May 9 at the Aria at CityCenter. The year’s theme will highlight the importance of equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender families. The event, which is black tie optional, will feature a red carpet at 4:30 p.m., followed by a VIP cocktail reception at 5 p.m., general reception and silent auction at 6 p.m. and dinner and awards ceremony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. General dinner tickets start at $250. Visit hrc.org/boxoffice or call 800-494-8497.

The concert Uncharted Winds is set from 2 to 4 p.m. May 10 at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 McLeod Drive. It will feature Alexander Viazovtsev on flute, Gilbert Castaneda on oboe, Bill Bernatis on horn, Laraine Kaizer-Viazovtsev on violin and Jae Ahn on piano. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show. Purchase tickets in person or visit clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration. Call 702-455-7340.

ThePianoGuys are scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 11 in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $24. Call 702-749-2000 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

As part of the Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Take to the Skies series, the 1943 film “A Guy Named Joe” is scheduled from 1 to 3:15 p.m. May 12 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

A special free screening of the film “Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine” is set for 6 p.m. May 13 at The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. RSVP is encouraged by calling 702-802-5430.

Boozy Movie at Inspire Wednesdays at Inspire Las Vegas, 107 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to feature “Funny Guys” movies in May: “The Jerk” May 13; “Blazing Saddles” May 20; and “Caddyshack” May 27. Movies are free for guests 21 or older with the purchase of a cocktail, and drink specials are planned. Doors open at 7 p.m., with movies set to start at 8 p.m. Visit inspirelasvegas.com.

The UNLV Jazz Concert Series: Vocalists and Small Combos is set for 7 p.m. May 13 in the main theater of the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The series highlights the best student musicians from UNLV’s Jazz Studies Program. Admission is free. Call 702-507-3400.

Boz Scaggs is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 13 in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $29. Call 702-749-2000 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

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 11, 18 and 25 and June 1. Admission is free with a one-drink minimum. Call 702-733-7300.

Dinosaurs & Roses plans to feature 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 guests come in to shop. May’s charities are: May 9, Child Focus; May 16, Compassion Corner; and May 30, Desert Torah Academy.

Stephanie Hirsch is set to present “#LIGHTSEEKER” from 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through May 9 as part of the artist-in-residence program in the P3Studio at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Hirsch is a self-described spiritual anthropologist and is using her residency to help guests explore how personal energies, dark and light, manifest themselves in the world — visually and through written and spoken words — and how belief can be used as a force for change. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

Sneaker Ball, a fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. May 8 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to include entertainment, cocktails, dinner, dessert and a silent and live auction. Tickets start at $250. Visit bgclv.org or call 702-367-2582.

PLAN AHEAD

A Mexican Heritage Luncheon for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. May 14 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. The cost is $5 with city of Las Vegas Senior programs membership. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.

Tears of Joy Theatre: When Animals Were People is set for 10:30 a.m. May 14 in the main theater of the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. A free performance is planned of folklore from the Huichol Indians of Mexico, where newly created beings evolve into the creatures they were meant to be and find the habitats they were meant to enjoy. Call 702-507-3400.

The Myron Heaton Chorale plans to present its 25th Anniversary Concert at 3 p.m. May 17 in the Doc Rando Hall’s Beam Music Center at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. A selection of classical music is planned, from Beethoven and Brahms to contemporary Heinz Werner Zimmermann’s “Psalmkonzert,” featuring a jazz combo. A special performance by soprano Rossana Cota and her Les Chanteuses Women’s Chorus from the Clark County School District’s Las Vegas Academy also is planned. Admission is free. Visit myronheatonchorale.org.

ARTrageous Vegas, a celebration of art hosted by The Center, is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. May 16 inside the Havana Room at the Tropicana Las Vegas, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to include a juried art show and sale, cocktails, fashion shows, singers, dancers and performance artists. Guests must be 21 or older. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Visit artrageousvegas.org.

The Helldorado Parade is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16 in downtown Las Vegas. The parade is part of the annual Helldorado Days event, which also includes a rodeo and carnival. It is sponsored by the Las Vegas Elks Lodge No. 1468. The parade is set to start on Fourth Street. Visit elkshelldorado.com/events/parade.

The nonprofit Al Musella Foundation plans to host the inaugural Desert Gray Matters 5K Walk/Run from 7 a.m. to noon May 16 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, in honor of National Brain Tumor Month. The event will raise awareness and funding for brain tumor research. Registration is $30 before May 10 and $40 after that date. Visit wizathon.com/walktoendbraintumors-nv.

A Thundering Taiko Drum Show is planned for 2 p.m. May 17 in the main theater at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko plans to perform the ancient Japanese art of taiko drumming. The performance is free. Call 702-507-3400.

To celebrate National Therapy Animal Day, Love Dog Adventures plans to host a Meet the Love Dogs event from 4 to 7 p.m. May 18 at Mingo Kitchen & Lounge, 1017 S. First St., Suite 180. RSVP by May 11 by emailing sue@lovedogadventures.org or calling 702-202-2641.

The city of Las Vegas plans to host its second annual Veterans Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21 at the East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Employers can participate in the fair free. Employers with at least two available positions are asked to reserve a table at the job fair by completing the form at tinyurl.com/oo4ywm3. During the job fair, veterans will be welcomed from 9 to 11 a.m.; the fair will open to the public, including veterans, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Veterans are encouraged to bring resumes. Call 702-229-6315.

Lutheran Social Services of Nevada plans its annual wine tasting event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 21 at Cili’s restaurant at Bali Hai Golf Course, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The fundraiser is set to includes signature appetizers, a silent live auction and a range of domestic and international wines to sample. Proceeds will go toward LSSN programs, such as the Open Air Pantry, The Empowerment Center and the Employment Tools program. General tickets are $65, and corporate sponsorships are $1,500. RSVP is required. Contact Derrick Felder at derrick@lssnv.org or 702-639-1730, ext. 777.

The concert and fundraising event “Awaken … A Story Beyond Words” is planned for 7 p.m. May 22 at Domsky Glass Studio, 2758 S. Highland Drive, to benefit Cirque du Soleil performing artist and musician Sami Saula and his wife, Leslie, to help pay for their son’s extensive medical bills. Elann Saula, 4, was born with hypogammaglobulinemia, a disorder in which the body creates a level of antibodies too low to sustain a normal immune system. As a result, Elann must go for monthly, six-hour infusions to help fight viruses, toxins and bacteria. He will need these infusions for at least several more years. Sami Saula is a musician in “Ka” and has released a CD of world music titled “Awaken.” It is available at samisaula.com. The fundraiser is set to include a live glass-blowing demonstration and a raffle. Tickets are $68.27 at samisaula.com/elann.

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.

David de Alba’s tribute to Judy Garland, “By Myself on a Lonely Stage 2015” is planned for 2 p.m. June 21 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 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 costumes changes and anecdote narrations, including de Alba’s personal ones about Garland and ones that she was famous for telling during her 1960s USA television appearances. Tickets are $20 for VIP seats in the first two rows and $18 for general seating. The show is geared toward ages 21 or older. Visit onyxtheatre.com/wp/shows or call 702-732-7225.

The Gateway Arts Foundation and Baobab Stage invite children 9 to 17 to learn essential phases of musical theater to create a 70-minute junior version of “Into the Woods.” All aspects of musical theater will be covered, including dialogue, voice, performance dance and limited acrobatics, all taught by professionals in the field, including guest teachers from Cirque du Soleil. The workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 6-31. Admission is limited to 30. The cost is $1,000 for the four-week session and includes costumes, all instruction and two tickets to the final performance, slated for July 31 at Baobab Stage at Town Square Las Vegas, 6587 S. Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit gatewayartsfoundation.org or call 702-369-6649 or 702-255-0695.

ONGOING EVENTS AND EXHIBITS

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.