Things to do in Paradise/Downtown Sep. 11-17

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Nevada chapter plans a Rock the Walk fundraiser with dinner, cocktails, entertainment and areas where children can play from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tickets start at $50. Call 732-4795 or visit jdrflv.org.

The Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada plans to host its 100th Birthday Bash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The free event is set to feature live entertainment, workshops, children's activities and more. Call 385-3677 or visit girlscoutsnv.org.

A free senior resource and wellness information fair is slated from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd North. Call 507-3514.

The city of Las Vegas invites residents 50 or older to a free senior health fair from noon to 3 p.m. Friday at the Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave. More than 25 exhibitors are expected including a massage therapist doing chair massage. Call 229-1600.

The Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, plans a University of Nevada, Las Vegas Jazz Concert Series performance at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the main theater. Visit lvccld.org.

The Clark County Library is slated to host a screening of "Two Spirits," about the murder of a boy who was also a girl and complex gender issues. Lydia Nibley, the film's director, is set to speak following the screening. Call 507-3400 or visit lvccld.org.

The Neon Reverb indie-rock festival is scheduled today through Sunday in venues throughout Las Vegas. An all-festival pass is $50. Day passes start at $15. Visit neonreverb.com.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas' Nevada Conservatory Theatre plans to present Eric Overmyer's "On the Verge" at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sept. 19-22 and 2 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 23 at the Black Box Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13.50 for those younger than 18. Call 895-2787 or visit pac.unlv.edu.

"Penguin's Fairy Tale Theater" puppet shows are scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon and from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Call 507-3400.

Jump for Joy Foundation's inaugural 2,000 Days Charity Cocktail Party is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at The Lady Silvia, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Guests must be 21 or older. Tickets are $100. Visit j4jf.org.

Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist Steve Sebelius is scheduled to speak at the League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley meeting from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Las Vegas Social Club adjacent to Main Street Station, 200 N. Main St. To reserve a spot, call 464-7887 or visit lwvlasvegasvalley.org.

Kids 11 or younger are invited to an pajama party where they can enjoy stories, songs and crafts about grandparents from 5 to 6 p.m. today at the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Call 507-3760.

Interior design instructor Dennie Fidler plans to offer a free interior design workshop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p .m. Saturday at the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Call 507-3760.

Atlas Theatre and The Box Office plan to present Patrick Marber's play "Closer" at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at The Box Office, 1129 S. Casino Center Blvd. Tickets are $15. Call 388-1515 or visit atlastheatre.org.

For information on shows scheduled at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., call 749-2000 or visit thesmithcenter.com. The musical "Wicked" is scheduled to run through Oct. 7. Today though Saturday The Smith Center is scheduled to host a five-day Spymonkey Clown Masterclass with Aitor Basauri, creator of the original clown numbers in "Zumanity." Visit spymonkey.co.uk/workshops/vegas.htm for details.

Tickets for The Smith Center's fall season, with performers such as Bryan Adams, John Tesh, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Ben Vereen, Jim Brickman, Sergio Mendes, Betty Buckley and Doc Severinsen scheduled, are on one sale now.

HELP of Southern Nevada plans to host a fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Buffalo Wild Wings, 7430 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The restaurant plans to donate 10 percent of the proceeds from those who dine with a Dine to Donate ticket that can be downloaded and printed on HELP of Southern Nevada's website. Call 369-4357 or visit helpsonv.org.

The Cultural Diversity Foundation plans to host its Interpretation of Diversity event honoring Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. The event is scheduled to feature cocktails, live music, artwork and more. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Call 646-2615 or email events@cdfnv.org.

Spread the Word Nevada plans its annual Storybook Gala fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to feature cocktails, dinner and live entertainment. Tickets are $250. Call 715-5699 or email Christina Bailey at christina@spreadthewordnevada.org.

Guatemalan-born artist Sergio Valenzuela studied in Paris and has work on display in private collections in Spain, Norway, Nicaragua, El Salvador and the United States. Thanks to the the Honorary Vice Consul of Guatemala, Aldo Aguirre, Valenzuela's work is scheduled to be on display in the gallery at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, through Jan. 2.

The Brett Wesley Gallery, 1112 S. Casino Center Blvd., plans exhibit "LUSH" by Chris Bauder through Sept. 29. Visit brettwesleygallery.com.

Ronald Dizon's photographs taken during his time as a relief specialist and photographer in the Operation Help Program are scheduled to be on display in an exhibit titled "War on Hunger, Peace Corps Afghanistan 1971-1973" through Nov. 4 at the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3760.

Table 8 Productions plans to present "Hamlet" at 8 p.m. Fridays trough Sundays through Sept. 23 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $15. Call 732-7225 or visit onyxtheatre.com.

Wings over the Springs is back at the Springs Preserve with owls, falcons, hawks and ravens flying overhead in two live shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekends and select school holidays through Feb. 24. New to the show are the Harris hawk, peregrine falcon, yellow vulture, African augur buzzard, common buzzard and a pair of yellow-billed black kites native to Southern Africa and the Middle East. The two female kites are said to be the only members of this species in the U.S. The flight shows are free with Springs Preserve membership or paid admission. For $10, guests can upgrade to a backstage pass that allows direct interaction with the birds after the show. Visit springspreseve.org.

Vermont painter Daniel Gottsegen's exhibit "Mountains and Valleys Without End" is scheduled to be on display through Dec. 8 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 Brush St. Visit artslasvegas.org.

The Contemporary Arts Center inside The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., plans to show Aaron Nemic's participatory audio and video project "Less Popular Music" through Oct. 27. Visit lasvegascac.org or call 382-3886.

The Rotunda Gallery inside the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, plans to show "Inner Sanctum" by Troy Gillett through October. The show is constructed from reclaimed Las Vegas doors in various states of decay. Gillet is scheduled to talk about this work at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks.

An exhibition filled with Springs Preserve Photo Contest winners is scheduled to be on display through Oct. 7 in the Big Springs Gallery at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. This year's theme was "Las Vegas at Work." Admission is included with Springs Preserve admission. Visit springspreserve.org or call 822-7700.

Rich Little's one-man show "Jimmy Stewart & Friends" is scheduled to continue through Oct. 3 at the Shimmer Cabaret in the Las Vegas Hotel. A two-for-one ticket offer is available for a limited time. Tickets start at $53.90. Visit thelvh.com or call 732-5755.

The intimate Crazy Horse Paris show at MGM Grand is scheduled to close after it's final performance Oct. 1. Until then, locals can get two-for-one tickets. Tickets start at $50.50. Guests must be 18 or older. Visit mgmgrand.com or call 891-7777.

The Sandstone Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 221 S. Lorenzi St., plans to host a family history jamboree from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22. The free event is set to feature various classes on genealogy and a complimentary lunch. Call 474-0906 or visit tinyurl.com/familyjamboree.

The Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North, plans to showcase the exhibit "Torn From Home: My Life as a Refugee" through Dec. 16. The exhibit features photographs and interactive elements depicting refugee families from Columbia, Afghanistan, Republic of Congo and more. Call 382-3445 or visit ldcm.org.

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.

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.

Plan ahead

The Knights of Columbus plan an all-ages Saturday Night Stomp swing dance party the second Saturday of most months at 911 E. Ogden Ave. Lessons are scheduled at 7 p.m., and social dancing is set to run from 8 p.m. to midnight. The dress code prohibits jeans. Upcoming themes include: Masquerade, Oct. 13; USO, Nov. 10; and Holiday, Dec. 8. Admission is $5, cash only. Visit saturdaynightstomp.com.

Tickets for the Las Vegas Philharmonic's nine shows in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., are on sale through The Smith Center and Las Vegas Philharmonic's box offices. Performances, which include "Pops," "An American Portrait" and more, are slated to run from Oct. 20 to May 4. Tickets range from $46 to $96, with discounts available for students and seniors. Call 749-2000 or visit thesmithcenter.com or lvphil.org.