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The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans to present the classic musical "Oliver!" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Dec. 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 17 and 18 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Performances of the Brian Kal-directed production include a full orchestra led by Joseph L. Cottone. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for teenagers, seniors and military personnel and $3 for children 12 or younger. Visit rainbowcompany.org or call 229-6383.

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society is scheduled to provide choral accompaniment for Andrea Bocelli's concert at 8 p.m. Saturday in the MGM Grand Arena, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $75. Visit mgmgrand.com.

T"Mama's Fabric," an exhibit by John Broussard, is set to be on display Wednesday through May 5 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The exhibit is focused on community organizer Beatrice Dixon, Broussard's mother, who had a passion for sewing fabrics given to her as gifts. The exhibit includes Broussard's photographs of diverse Americans and Dixon's fabrics to tell her story. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 229-4800.

Las Vegas Academy is slated to present "Touched" beginning at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through Dec. 17 at the Lowden Theater for the Performing Arts, 315 S. Seventh St. The original dance drama, choreographed by academy instructor Jeneane Gallo-Huggins. Tickets are $15. Visit lvacademytheatre.org or call 799-7800.

The Hard Rock Cafe, 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to host "BE KIND ... Rock Your Heart Out" at 6 p.m. Sunday, featuring performances by Recycled Percussion and songwriter Shelbie Stevens. Tickets are $15 and include an all-day pass to Combat Zone Paintball. Proceeds benefit the Josh Stevens Foundation, dedicated to encouraging children to be kind. Visit ticketweb.com or call 269-5463.

The Clark County Children's Choir plans to perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Donations will be accepted at the door. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3400.

The Marjorie Barrick Museum at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, is set to host a 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sketch Saturday. Visit barrickmuseum.unlv.edu or call 895-3381.

The Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., plans to present David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries," directed by Christopher Kenney and starring Jamie Morris, at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20. Visit onyxtheatre.com.

Women of the World plans a gala to benefit The Shade Tree women's shelter from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Mandarin Oriental Resort, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $300. Visit lvwow.org or call 466-5313.

Tickets for the second annual Cirque Week, scheduled through Saturday, are on sale. Packages range from $165 for two shows to $561 for all seven Las Vegas-based shows. Packages also include access to special events and workshops. Visit cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueweek.

The Nevada Conservatory Theatre is scheduled to present Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" Friday through Dec. 18 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets start at $20. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 895-2787.

A skating rink is set to join the Springs Preserve's Holiday Spectacular festivities, which include music, lights, treats, crafts and pony rides. The attraction is set to be open 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Dec. 17-23. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 and free for children 4 or younger. Members save half off admission. Ice skating is $5 per 20-minute session. Visit springspreserve.org.

The Las Vegas Youth Orchestras' winter concert, "A Season of Dances," hosted by Steve Crupi, is scheduled at 7 p.m. today at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $16 for adults and $9 for students, seniors and people with disabilities. Visit lvyo.org or call 385-2838.

A December to Remember holiday jazz concert featuring the Hot Club of Las Vegas is scheduled from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Visit lvccld.org.

The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company, 4675 W. Flamingo Road, plans a "fun-raiser" from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Families are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt and a raffle drawing, which includes a prize of eight tickets to "The Lion King." The company also plans free screenings of Shakespeare plays. Visit lvshakes.com.

City of Las Vegas staffers are set to say goodbye to the Bridge Gallery on the second floor of Las Vegas City Hall, 400 Stewart Ave., with "A Walk on the Wild Side," an exhibit featuring city and Zappos staff shoes transformed into art. The gallery's final show is scheduled to be on display through Jan. 26. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 229-1012.

Jest Serendipity Improv is set to perform at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Alexis Park Resort, 375 E. Harmon Ave. the show is limited to adults 21 or older and tickets are $29.95. Visit jestserendipity.com.

Area school choirs are set to sing at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 21. Families can get photos with Santa from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays at Santa's House. Pets are welcome on Wednesdays. Snow shows are scheduled at 7 p.m. Thursdays and 7 and 8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 269-5000.

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The Guitar Society of Las Vegas plans to team with Las Vegas Academy students for a free holiday guitar concert at 7:30 p.m. today at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3964.

The Las Vegas Polymer Clay Guild plans "Polymer Clay Expressions," a display of members' work set to run today through Feb. 19 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. A reception is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today. Visit lvccld.org.

Sarah Ruhl's "Dead Man's Cell Phone" is set to run through Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Visit lvlt.org.

"A Little Theatre Christmas" is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday on the Las Vegas Little Theatre's main stage, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $5 for children under 16.

The theater also is set to host "Christmas Shorts," a collection of five comedies by Matt Hoverman, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Dec. 16-17 and 2 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 18. Visit lvlt.org. Tickets are $12 for adults and $11 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org or call 362-7996.

The Santa Train is set to depart the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 600 Yucca St. in Boulder City. Tickets are $5 per seat. Departures are scheduled at 10 and 11 a.m., noon, and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Dec. 17-18. Visit nevadasouthern.com.

Bass Pro Shops in the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, has scheduled free holiday activities for families through Dec. 24, including pictures with Santa, crafts and games. Visit tinyurl.com/7ho22a2.

The Las Vegas Redrock Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans "The Nativity," a live production at Opportunity Village's Ralph & Betty Engelstad Campus, 6050 S. Buffalo Drive. Two shows -- at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday -- will be in Spanish. English showtimes are set for 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and Dec. 16 and 17. Dec. 15 shows are scheduled at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Visit thenativitylv.com.

The Lakes Association plans to present The Lakes Festival of Lights from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at The Lakes common area behind Citicorp, 8701 W. Sahara Ave. The holiday celebration includes a car show, crafts for sale, food vendors and a Toys for Tots drive. The grand finale is the Electric Light Boat Parade. The event is free. Visit
festival.lakesassociation.com.

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Marty Allen, 89-year-old comedy legend, is scheduled to perform at 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Louie Anderson Theater at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Tickets start at $49.95. Locals receive a $15 discount. Visit 547-5300 or call palacestation.com.

"Evil Dead: The Musical" is slated to return to the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., at 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in January. After a successful opening run in October, the musical will return with an extended "splatter zone" for those interested in taking part of the musical's bloodiness. Tickets are $15 for locals, $20 for general admission and $30 for VIP splatter zone seats. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 732-7225.