Things to do in Paradise/Downtown June 12-18

In Your Neighborhood

The Reggae in the Desert music festival is slated to feature Kymani Marley, Third World, Tribal Seeds and more from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Children 5 or younger receive free admission. Call 384-4829 or visit reggaeinthedesert.com.

The Senior Idol Talent Show is slated for 3 p.m. Thursday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $5, and seating is limited. Call 229-6454 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., plans to present the musical "Blame it on the Walleye" at 2 p.m. Saturday, featuring singer and comedienne Richel Kompst. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on event day. Call 229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.

David de Alba plans to premiere "Finnochio's Memoirs: The Last Chapter," a live tribute to the San Francisco nightclub, at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $10. Call 732-7225 or visit onyxtheatre.com.

The Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., plans a Juneteenth celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 19 with karaoke, crafts and lunch. The cost is $6. Registration is required by Thursday. Call 229-6125.

The Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North, plans to host the Cruisin' 4 Hope Poker Run at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, with proceeds set to benefit HopeLink of Southern Nevada. Tickets are $25 for locals and $30 general admission for the Brewfest, $30 for the Poker Run or $40 for both events. Call 384-8444 or visit goldspike.com.

The West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., is slated to host a poets' corner event at 7:30 p.m. Friday, featuring Keith Brantley. Open-mic participants are welcome. Call 229-480.

A Dear Ol' Dad's Day celebration is planned from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Las Vegas Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road. The cost is $1 for children 4 to 17, $2 for adults, $1.50 for those 50 or older and free for fathers and children younger than 3. Call 229-6309.

The Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., plans a Father's Day ice cream social from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday for $1 per senior. Call 229-6125.

SRO Productions, a new theater at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to present its inaugural play, "Barefoot in the Park," 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20. Call 269-5000 or visit srolv.com.

The Jenny Valdez Inc. Gallery inside The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., is accepting entries for its "Dog & Cat" show in July, slated to benefit local animal charities. Artists may submit no more than two entries no larger than 15 by 15 inches. Works may be dropped off between noon and 3 p.m. June 30. The show is slated from 6 to 9 p.m. July 5 and 5 to 11 p.m. July 6. Email Valdez at alettertojenny@gmail.com for an application.

The El Cortez, 600 Fremont St., plans to offer weekly dance classes with instructors from the Arthur Murray Dance Studio from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays in the Fiesta Room. The cost is $15. Club Cortez members receive discounts. Space is limited. Call 385-5200 or visit elcortezhotelcasino.com.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., has a full slate of shows planned. The musical "Million Dollar Quartet" is scheduled today through Sunday. Lucy Woodward is scheduled to perform Friday and Saturday. Call 982-7805 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

Ongoing Events

The Bet on the Farm! Farmers Market is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is free. Most farmers accept only cash. Visit springspreserve.org or betonthefarm.com or call 822-7700.

The Downtown 3rd Farmers Market is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays at Third Street between Stewart and Ogden avenues in the old downtown transportation hub building. Visit downtown3rd.com.

Insurgo Theater Movement is set to present "Cannibal The Musical" at 10 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at the Plaza, 1 S. Main St. Tickets are $29.99 or $19.99 for adults. Splash zone seating is available for an additional $5. Visit insurgotheater.org or call 772-3897.

Happy Hour Improv is scheduled to host a "Jam Session" from 7 to 9 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Theatre7, 1406 S. Third St. For a $10, cash-only fee, audience members will have an opportunity to participate in the improv show. Visit happyhourimprov.com or call 372-3201.

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

Ongoing exhibits

The Brett Wesley Gallery, 1112 S. Casino Center Blvd., is slated to continue showing Danny Roberts' "Our Digital Selves" exhibit, featuring paintings that depict the impact of the Internet through June 30.

The Trifecta Gallery inside The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., plans to show works from Thomas Lee Bakofsky's "Yes No Maybe" exhibit through June.

The Contemporary Arts Center inside The Arts Factory plans to continue showcasing Michigan artist Mark Rumsey's "Noctilucent" through Saturday .

The Jenny Valdez Inc. Gallery inside The Arts Factory plans to present works from various artists through June. The gallery has issued a call to artists to create works in the theme "Under The Sea" for the September First Friday. Submissions are due Sept. 1. For details, visit jennyvaldez.com.

Los Angeles artist Nora Martin Hall's "Tattooed Girls Are Easy" is scheduled to be on display at the 303 North Studio inside the Arts Factory through June.

The City of the World Gallery, 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd., plans to show works from Beth Casper in its main gallery through June. The gallery is planning to launch summer art classes

Stephen Hendee's "The Pinpoint Remains" is scheduled to be on display through July 27 at the Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.

The Funk House, 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd., is slated to show "Strange Imaginings," with works by Amber Gardner through June.

"Cerebral Paralysis," with works from Heather Hermann , is expected to be on display at Sin City Gallery, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. through June.

Clark County's 12th annual Celebrating Life! fine arts competition for residents 50 or older is scheduled to be displayed through July 11 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Award-winning pieces are scheduled to be on display at the City Hall Chamber Gallery July 26 through Sept. 6. Call 229-1012 or 229-4631.

Worth a Drive

Mitzi Gaynor is set to perform "Razzle Dazzle! My Life Behind the Sequins" at 8 p.m. Saturday at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. The show is part concert and part autobiography, with anecdotes from her showbiz career, classic songs and footage of her film and television appearances. Tickets are $30 to $35. Visit samstown.com or call 456-7777.

Firenze Strings is scheduled to perform the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven and Antonio Vivaldi in a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd. Call 341-7800.

The Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Christmas and New Year's Day. "Lost Vegas: Bulldozed and Imploded Casinos of the Las Vegas Valley" is open through the end of the year. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and children. Call 455-7955.

"Thank You for the Music -- A Modern Tribute to ABBA" is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). No credit cards will be accepted. Call 800-595-4849.

Yoomi Lee and Kyudong Kwak and students from the Kwak Ballet Academy plan to present "Giselle ACT II" at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Admission is $20. Call 866-967-8167 or visit lasvegasballet.org.

Kidville at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 130, invites Las Vegas families to celebrate Father's Day at its indoor play space from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Normally reserved for members, nonmembers can enjoy the activity-filled gym tailored to children from newborn to 6 for $10 per family. Kidville members will enjoy free play space access from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities planned include rock wall climbing, tumbling and zip-lining. Visit kidville.com or call 233-9253.

Nevada Youth Alliance Jazz for Peace plans to present The John Asti Quartet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Blu7 June 27 on the Main Stage at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Performances are free. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.