East Valley Community Events Calendar, Oct. 15-21, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. Vegas Valley Book Festival: The 2015 festival is set for Oct. 15-17 in downtown Las Vegas and at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The largest annual literary event in Nevada, the festival brings together a wide variety of literary genres and cultural programs, with most events taking place Oct. 17 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. More than 120 authors and 50 events are planned, including panel discussions, keynote speakers, readings, book signings, workshops, vendor exhibits, art exhibitions, spoken word performances and other special programs for a diversity of genres, ages and cultural backgrounds. All events are free and open to the public. Keynote speakers will be Brad Meltzer, author of "The Inner Circle," "Book of Fate" and "The President's Shadow," and Colum McCann, author of six novels and two story collections and the recipient of the National Book Award for "Let the Great World Spin." Oct. 16 events downtown are set to include a noon performance of poetry and the spoken word at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. North, and a Las Vegas Writes panel at 7 p.m. at the Writer's Block, 1020 Fremont St. Visit vegasvalleybookfestival.org.

2. "The Whale": The play is scheduled to kick off the Cockroach Theatre Company's season with performances set for 8 p.m. Oct. 15-17 and 22-24 and 2 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25 at Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First St. Tickets are $16 and $20. Visit tinyurl.com/crtc2015.

3. One Drop for Water: Pay tribute to women and children who spend hours a day collecting water with a walk from The Smith Center for the Performing Arts to the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., where family-friendly music, entertainment, food and carnival games are set to be waiting. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Oct. 17 at The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Registration is $20 to $25. Visit springspreserve.org.

4. "A Choreographer's Showcase": The Nevada Ballet Theatre plans to perform with Cirque du Soleil at 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Mystere Theatre in Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $25 to $45. Call 702-894-7722 or visit tinyurl.com/ntey5je.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Goapele: The singer is scheduled to perform American soul and R&B from her latest album, "Strong As Glass," at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16 in Cabaret Jazz at at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $39. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2000.

"She Kills Monsters": Performances of the play by Qui Nguyen are scheduled at 8 p.m. Oct. 15-17, 22-24, 29-31 and 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. General admission tickets are $20, and a limited number of $10 Student Rush tickets are set to be available at the box office 10 minutes before each performance for patrons 18 or younger with student ID. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

Downtown Cultural Series – The Three Wise Guys: Dayvid Figler, Gregory Crosby and Geoff Carter are set to present spoken word and poetry for all ages from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Jury Assembly Room at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is free and open to the public and planned in conjunction with the Vegas Valley Book Festival.

The Poets' Corner: The free event hosted by Keith Brantley is planned at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center Community Gallery, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The monthly forum is for established poets and open-mic participants 17 or older. Call 702-229-4800.

Oktoberfest Keg Tapping: A keg tapping featuring Anthony Cools is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct 16 at Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas, 4510 Paradise Road. Cast members of "Legends in Concert" are scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct 17. Visit hofbrauhauslasvegas.com or call 702-853-2337.

"STAND": The play is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The play was written by Jim Reyland to raise funds and awareness countrywide for communities and organizations working with the homeless. The Nevada Homeless Alliance, Catholic Charities and The Salvation Army will receive all Las Vegas profits. Tickets are $12.50. Visit showtix4u.com or call 866-976-8167.

Clark County Commodore Computer Club: The meeting is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 17 in Room 16 at the Clark County School District Adult Education Campus, 2701 E. St. Louis Ave. Email Al Jackson at jackonmeister@gmail.com or Forrest Nettles at flnettles@hotmail.com, or call 702-363-3331.

Jewish talent variety show: The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada plans to host "Viva Oy Vegas!," a variety Jewish talent show, at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 and 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Baobab Stage Theatre in Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Singers, dancers, comics and more are planned. Visit jccsn.org or call 702-794-0090.

The Danny Gans Memorial Champions Run for Life Hosted by Donny Osmond: The event benefiting the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is scheduled at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 17 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Registration is $30 for adults and $22 for children 12 or younger. All entries on race day will be $40. Teams of 10 or more are $17 per person. To register, call 702-735-8434, visit active.com, or register in person from 6:30 a.m. to 7:25 a.m. the day of the event.

Merv Harding "Talk Of The Town Orchestra" with guest vocalists: The event is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at Ron DeCar's Event Center, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd South. Tickets are $15 to $22. Visit rondecarseventcenter.com or call 702-384-0771.

Bukowski — Man and Myth: The event is scheduled at 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at The Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Las Vegas poet Lee Mallory plans to speak about his turbulent friendship with the late iconic poet, Charles Bukowski. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Daughtry: The band is set to perform from 8 to 10 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. Tickets start at $35. Visit dlvec.showare.com or call 702-388-2100.

Disability Awareness Day: In honor of October being National Disability Awareness Month, the Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living plans to team with AAMCO Medical and other organizations to host the 23rd annual Disability Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at the East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Representatives from more than 60 organizations plan to share information on independent living, recreation, employment, legal services, assisted living, transportation, SSI/SSDI benefits counseling, services to the blind, adaptive equipment, financial planning, services to the deaf, housing, home-based businesses and more. Door prizes, a free lunch, a wheelchair wash and minor tune-up, and live entertainment by AAMCO Medical also is planned. Visit sncil.org.

OktoberFest Las Vegas 2015: The event is scheduled from 2 p.m. to midnight Oct. 17 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 18 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It is set to include Bavarian food and beer, musical entertainment, performers, food eating contests, singing, yodeling contests and a soccer challenge to benefit local youth soccer organizations. Visit myoktoberfestlasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

NF Hope Concert: The event benefiting NF Network, an organization dedicated to families and individuals suffering from Neurofibromatosis, and the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation to support NF families in Southern Nevada is scheduled at 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A silent auction begins at noon. The concert is set to include Frankie Moreno, Clint Holmes, Bob Anderson, Human Nature and others. Tickets start at $45. Visit venetian.com.

"The Music Never Stops": The Gateway Arts Foundation plans to present Marianne Phoenix and Jeneane Marie at 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Call 702-457-3866 or visit iacvegas.com.

"The Book of Mormon": The musical is set to return to Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., through Oct. 18, with performances set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $36. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2000.

Corporate Giving for Nonprofits: The workshop by Southern Nevada Nonprofit Information Center is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Medicare 101 Seminar: The free event is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at Southwest Medical Associates Lifestyle Center-East, 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100. Free refreshments are planned, and reservations are recommended by calling 855-861-8277.

Movies at the library: Free screenings are planned at 1 p.m. Tuesdays in the Main Theater at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, as part of the Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Hollywood Fantasies series. The next film scheduled is "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," Oct. 20. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3459.

College Fair Plus: The 38th annual event is planned from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 and 21 at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Exhibitors and institutions of higher learning are set to attend. Visit ccsd.net/district/college-fair.

A Night Out: The event benefiting The Rape Crisis Center is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Lavo at the Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission to the 21-or-older event is $30 and includes free "Party Smartini" signature drinks, appetizers, and entertainment by Bree Delano, DJ88. Visit rcclv.org.

"Room on the Broom": This magical musical for children adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is set to be performed Oct. 21 in Reynolds Hall as part of the Family Series at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. For $50 per person, families also can enjoy the upcoming performances of "The Cat in the Hat" on Jan. 13; "Elephant & Piggies We Are in a Play" on Feb. 17; and "Clifford The Big Red Dog Live!" on March 30. Visit The Smith Center box office or thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2000.

Undead Maze: The attraction is scheduled from 6 p.m. to midnight Thursdays through Saturdays and 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $10, and proceeds benefit the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Las Vegas Museum Month: October is Las Vegas Museum Month, and a variety of promotions are planned at museums across the Las Vegas Valley as part of a partnership between the Las Vegas Museum Alliance and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. For a full listing of promotions and events, visit vegasmuseums.org.

OktoberFrightFest: The Fremont Street Experience's seventh annual street party is scheduled through Oct. 31 with free performances from the stage production show "Frank & The Steins" and Halloween-themed Viva Vision shows. "Frank & The Steins" are set to perform on the First Street Stage from 8 to 11 p.m. nightly through Nov. 1, with dark days set for Mondays and Oct. 20. The band is also set to perform from 7 to midnight Oct. 31. Visit vegasexperience.com.

Fright Dome: The annual haunted attraction is set to take over the Adventuredome at Circus Circus, 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South, from 7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 15-18, 22-25 and 28-31. Tickets start at $39.95. Visit frightdome.com.

"I've Got Talent Showcase" auditions: Audition request forms for the talent competition for seniors 50 or older are due by Oct. 29. Auditions are set for Nov. 4 and 5 at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 J. St. The performances are scheduled at 11 a.m. Nov 18 at the West Las Vegas Library Theater, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit tinyurl.com/igt502015 or call 702-229-6125.

Tribute to Judy Garland: David de Alba plans to present a live tribute to Judy Garland at 2:30 p.m Nov. 8 in the Jewel Box Theatre at the Erotic Heritage Museum, 3275 Industrial Road. The show is for ages 21 or older. Tickets are $20 for VIP rows and $18 for general seating. Call 702-794-4000 or visit eroticmuseumvegas.com/david-de-alba-as-judy-garland-erotic-heritage-museum.

Call for art: Sin City Gallery's annual "12 Inches of Sin" show, featuring works 12 inches square or smaller, is accepting submissions through Oct. 31 for the 2016 juried show. Visit 12ofsin.com.

"It Happened Like This": The free annual exhibition of mostly local artists, including Richard Hooker, Kim Johnson and C.A. Traen, reinterpreting the literary influences of narrative and mystery is open during receptions and by appointment through Nov. 25 in the Mayor's Gallery at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Call 702-229-1012 for an appointment.

Dinosaurs & Roses charity drive: The thrift store at 4310 E. Tropicana Ave. plans to host a weekly event featuring a different charity each week. Shop in the nonprofit's store 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. The Oct. 17 charity is St. Judes Ranch.

WORTH A DRIVE

The Farm Fall Festival: Barn Buddies Rescue @ The Farm is planning its Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 17-18, 24-25 and 31 at The Farm, 7222 W. Grand Teton Drive. Squash and pumpkins, rescued animals, a farm train, pony rides, a toddler maze and a hay wagon are planned. The farmers market is set to be open with fresh eggs, vegetables, fruits, jams, jellies, honey and more. Admission is $5 per adult and $3 per child. Call 702-982-8000 or email gl@barnbuddiesrescue.org.

Haunted Harvest: A haunted maze, trick-or-treating stations, carnival games, live entertainment and more are in store for visitors to the attraction scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16-18, 23-25 and 30-31 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $6 or $3 for members. Haunted train rides are an additional $3 for members and $5 for others. Visit springsperserve.org.

Encore Award for Clint Holmes: The Nevada School of the Arts is set to honor Holmes with an Encore Award for Musical Excellence at a musical celebration with honorary guests George and Kathy Garlock at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 in Ghostbar at The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. The event is set to feature string instrument performances by students, faculty members and guest performers as well as hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Tickets are $250 in advance. Call 702-384-2787.

Henderson Symphony Orchestra: The all-ages group plans its fall concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, and 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Reflection Bay Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas, 75 Montelago Blvd. Music is set to include the "Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9" by Hector Berlioz; the "Petite Suite" by Claude Debussy; and "Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78," by Camille Saint-Saens. The performances are free. Visit hendersonsymphony.org.

50th Western reunion:Western High School's class of 1965 plans to host its 50th reunion Oct. 16 and 17 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Call Kathy Keller at 702-736-3155 or e-mail westernclassof65@gmail.com.

Family, Fur & Fun Festival: Canines and owners can enjoy booths, fly ball demonstrations, hands-on activities, pet costume contests and more at the annual festival scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 in Exploration Peak Park, 9600 S. Buffalo Drive. Admission is free. The costume contest is $3 per category. Visit familyfurandfun.com or call 702-595-0644.

NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Banquet: "Pursuing Liberty in the Face of Injustice" is the theme of the annual banquet for the Las Vegas branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $150, which includes a one-year membership in the organization. Visit naacplv.org or call 702-638-1300.

Halloween Spooktacular: Fall-friendly activities including pumpkin carving contests for kids and adults, bobbing for apples and hay rides are scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. The park is about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Admission is $7 per vehicle for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Southern Highlands Fall Festival: Southern Highlands residents are invited to enjoy kids activities, carnival games, raffle prizes, a costume contest, booth trick-or-treating, food, drinks, a free pumpkin patch and more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 in Goett Park, 11024 Southern Highlands Parkway. Parking with shuttle service is at the Southern Highlands Corporate Center, 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway. Visit shfallfestival.com.

Fall Festival on Mount Charleston: The fourth annual all-day festival is set for early evening Oct. 17 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. Education booths, live music and a bonfire are planned. Visit gomtcharleston.com or call 702-872-5486.

A Night of Irish Spirit: The musical event is slated at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Celtic band Solas and Irish folk group The High Kings are set to perform. Irish ales and concessions will also be available at the event. Tickets start at $10. To purchase them, visit cityofhenderson.com, call 702-267-4849 or visit the Henderson Pavilion box office from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

HallOVeen: Visitors of all ages are invited to see the Magical Forest's walkthroughs and rides transformed into a spooky land of goblins and ghosts from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1, at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. The last week of October, the attraction is set to be open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. nightly. Nov. 1 is set to feature a Day of the Dead theme. Admission is $11.99 for adults and $9.99 for children. Ride wristbands are $12, or individual ride tickets are $3. Combination passes are $21.99 for adults and $17.99 for children. Two free admission tickets are available to patrons who donate five bags of wrapped candy. Visit opportunityvillage.org.

Bonnie Screams: Haunted attractions are set to take over Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16395 Bonnie Springs Road, from 7 p.m. to midnight daily Oct. 15-31. Attractions include a zombie quarantine area, the No Hope Hospital, the Zombie Clown Circus, haunted trails and a haunted train ride. Magician Dixie Dooley is set to perform nightly. A Zombie Paintball bus ride is $20 and includes 100 paintballs. Attractions are recommended for ages 13 or older. Admission is $25. Visit bonniescreams.com.

Native American Stories:Local Paiute people are set to share stories, dance, music, crafts and food customs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 and 24 in the reconstructed Native American village in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The activities are free with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org.

Make-A-Wish Sunday Dinner Under the Stars: The event to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation is set from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., with the opportunity to dine al fresco on cuisine from five of Las Vegas' best chefs, including Johnny Church, Kim Canteenwalla and Sam Marvin. A cocktail hour is to be followed by dinner, and live entertainment and a silent auction also are planned. Tickets are $135. Visit tinyurl.com/pbqb6yp.

The Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club: The monthly general membership meeting is planned from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha Center, 4110 N. Martin Luther King Drive. The meeting is set to include a potluck social. People are invited to learn about the Hawaiian culture and meet new friends. Visit lasvegashcc.org or email contacts@lasvegashcc.org.

The Henderson Saddle Association fundraising event: The event is set from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at the stables, 6490 Wiesner Way. It is set to include rodeo performances, food, raffles, contests, carnival rides, a petting zoo and live music. Admission is $5 per person or $20 for groups of four or more. Proceeds are set to benefit the Basic High School students injured at a desert bonfire in June 2014. Visit hendersonsaddleclub.com.

American Airlines Kiwi Club: The chapter plans to host its next lunch and meeting at 11 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Siena Italian Restaurant, 9500 W. Sahara Ave. All flight attendants, both online and retired, from American, American Eagle, TWA and US Airlines are welcome. RSVP to Kay Jennings at 702-896-5496.

Desert Green Las Vegas: The annual Desert Green conference is slated at 7 a.m. Oct. 22 and 23 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. The conference focuses on practical horticulture and turf care with water conservation in mind. It is set to feature two days of concurrent seminar tracks, table top displays and a green industry mixer. Admission is $180 for both days, which includes meals. Contact Helen Stone at 702-884-0383 or email stonepeakservices@gmail.com. To register, visit desert-green.org.

Zombie Run 5K: Residents can flee the living dead during the second annual city of Henderson event, planned at 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway, featuring zombies hiding along the 3.1-mile trail. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. Registration starts at $30 and can be conducted at cityofhenderson.com or at any of the city's recreation centers using activity code 644079-58. Run packets can be picked up from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive, or the day of the event at Cornerstone Park. Call 702-267-4050.

Tennis classes: Tennis classes for youths and adults conducted by the Nevada Tennis Association are planned for Mondays through Oct. 19 and Nov. 2-Dec. 7 at W. Wayne Bunker Family Park, 7351 W. Alexander Road; Tuesdays through Oct. 20 and Nov. 3-Dec. 8 at Garehime Heights Park, 3901 N. Campbell Road; Thursdays Sept. 17-Oct. 22 and Nov. 5-Dec. 17 at Mountain Ridge Park, 7151 Oso Blanco Road; and Saturdays through Oct. 24 and Nov. 7-Dec. 19 at Sunny Springs Park, 3801 Golden Talon Ave. Weekday times and fees for each six-week session are, for ages 5 to 8, $42, 4 to 4:30 p.m.; ages 9 to 12, $60, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; teens, $60, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; and adults, $60, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday times and fees are ages 5 to 8, $42, 9 to 9:30 a.m.; ages 9 to 12, $60, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; teens, $60, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and adults, $60, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call USTA Nevada at 702-792-8384 or visit ustanevada.com.

"Breathe Onto the Mirror": The exhibit by Jacqueline Ehlis is planned to run through Nov. 8 at The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Ehlis is the chairwoman of the art department at Portland Community College, and her work incorporates the interaction of color, light and reflection, reminding the viewer that they are the vehicle that interprets and is part of the works through their reflection in the mirrors. Call 702-507-3631.

"Pirates: Myth and Merriment": A new live show featuring lessons and facts about the pirate's life at sea with pirate songs and more is planned at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekends through Nov. 29 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The show is free with paid admission. For an additional $5, guests can dress up like pirates and pose for pictures. Visit springspreserve.org.

"The Art of Craft": The exhibit is set to run through Dec. 6 in the art gallery at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. A variety of different mediums will be displayed, including fused glass, textiles, paper crafts, jewelry, original paintings, mixed media and original photography. Visit lasvegascraftersguild.com, lvccld.org or call 702-507-3860.

PLAN AHEAD

Hearts and Hands Gala: The vintage Vegas-inspired evening organized by the Helping Hands of Vegas Valley, with proceeds benefiting essential programs to assist senior citizens in the local community, is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Lou Ruvo Keep Memory Alive Events Center, 888 W. Bonneville Ave. The event is set to feature Marilyn Monroe and Dean Martin impressionists, music from Harbor Lights and hors d'oeuvres from Cut & Taste. Tickets are $150. Visit hhovv.org.

Hollywood's Halloween Spider'tacular: The event is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd., and is set to include bounce houses, a cupcake walk, games, face painting, a haunted house and food trucks. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-0566.

Runnin' Rebel Madness: The free event is set from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. Special videos are to debut, and each player is set to have his own introduction. The event is also to mark the return of a UNLV men's basketball dunk contest and performances by the Rebel Girls and UNLV Cheer. Other entertainment is planned. Visit dlvec.showare.com or call 702-388-2100.

Reel Rock 10 Film Tour: the event featuring climbing and adventure films is scheduled at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The screening is free, but a wristband is required to attend. Limited to one per person, they will be distributed starting at 6 p.m. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Hydrant Hangout: The inaugural Party for Pups and Peeps is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 22 at The Hydrant Club, 109 N. Ninth St. Space is limited. There is no registration fee, and in addition to the suggested door donation of $10, Hydrant Club will be collecting gently used towels that will be passed along to local animal rescues and shelters in need. RSVP by emailing woof@hydrantclub.com.

What Drives Business to Las Vegas: The Las Vegas Hospitality Association panel luncheon is set for noon Oct. 22 in the BLOQ Room at the Linq Hotel, 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A "Tonight Show"-style panel discussion with industry leaders discussing What Drives Business to Las Vegas is planned. The cost is $45 for members and $60 for nonmembers. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m. Visit mylvha.org.

"Miss Margarida's Way": The play is set for Oct. 22-25 in the Troesh Studio Theater at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Las Vegas local Annette Houlihan Verdolino plays the tyrannical eighth-grade teacher in the first professional production of the critically acclaimed play to be staged in 25 years. Tickets are $39. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2000.

Party with Your Pooch: The event is scheduled from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It is set to include live entertainment, contests, prizes, food, drinks and more. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Autumn 2015: The opening receptions for the exhibition of art by painters Anne and Ruthie Steinhauer are scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24 at A. Stein Arts, 1535 W. Oakey Blvd. The show is set to run through Dec. 19 and is open by appointment. Email asteinarts@gmail.com or call 702-539-3400.

"Strange Magic": The screening of the film, part of the Movie in the Park nights series, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at Whitney Park, 5712 E. Missouri Ave. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7576.

Nevadaween: The Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave., plans to host its annual Nevadaween celebration from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24. Celebrate Nevada's 151st birthday and Halloween with games, crats and food. Admission is $1 per person for those 13 or older and free for children 12 or younger (cash or check only). Visit parks.nv.gov/calendar or call 702-486-3511.

Hollywoodland — Songs from the Silver Screen: Jane Monheit, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch are set to perform classics including "Let's Misbehave" and "Pennies from Heaven" at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 and 6 and 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24 in Cabaret Jazz at at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $39. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2000.

Mutant Madness Teen Lock-in: The event is planned from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, in celebration of the end of Teen Read Week. Scary movies, snacks, mutant doll creation, Minecraft masks and video games are planned. Registration is required. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's: The event is scheduled at 9 a.m. Oct. 24 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. On-site registration is scheduled at 7 a.m. There is no fee to register, but participants are expected to fundraise to contribute to the cause and raise awareness. Visit lasvegasalzheimerswalk.org or contact Albert Chavez at achavez@alg.org or Eveyln Castro at ecastro@alz.org.

Whitney Neighborhood and Graffiti Day Cleanup: The community event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Whitney Community Center, 5712 Missouri Ave. Those interested in volunteering should contact Blanca Vazquez at 702-455-8531.

Passport To The World: The concert by the Las Vegas Philharmonic is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $26 to $96. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Downtown Brew Fest: Tickets are on sale for the event scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. It is set to include Festaurant Row, with beer-inspired dishes and the opportunity to sample more than 200 local, regional and international brews from more than 60 breweries. Tickets start at $30. Visit downtownbrewfestival.com.

Get Outdoors Nevada Day: 2015 Get Outdoors Nevada Day, presented by the Outside Las Vegas Foundation in partnership with Clark County, is set for Oct. 24 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. People of all ages can get outside and celebrate Nevada's outdoor spaces with basic park and picnic fun, activities, rock climbing, and outfitters and organizations featuring the latest in recreational opportunities. Admission is free. To register as an exhibitor, visit getoutdoorsnevada.org/day.

Halloween Hauntings: A spooky trail of treats, games, crafts and more is planned during this free Halloween event for children ages 3 to 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at Parkdale Recreation Center, 3200 Ferndale St. Light refreshments, snacks and candy will be served. Call 702-455-7517.

"Ragtime": The all-new touring production is scheduled for performances at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27-Nov. 1 and 2 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 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.

Halloween Puppet Show: The show is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 27 and 29 and 1:30 to 2 p.m. Oct. 28 and 31 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Halloween Origami: Teens are set to learn to make bats, jack-o-lanterns and ghosts from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Haunted House: The Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, is set to host a haunted house with Halloween games and crafts from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Safe Fright Night: The Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., plans to host its 50th anniversary event from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29. Costume contests and other activities are planned during the center's anniversary celebration. Call 702-229-6374.

"Violet": The musical set in the early days of the Civil Rights Movement is scheduled to be performed at 8 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 1 and 3 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 in the Troesh Studio Theater at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $34. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2000.

Town Scary: Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to transform into Town Scary from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 so children of all ages can trick-or-treat safely at participating stores and restaurants. Children must bring their own basket for collecting treats. Several children's Halloween-themed activities are planned throughout the night, including costume contests, bounce houses, Halloween photos in Town Square Park and more. Town Square is set to close its streets during the event. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball: The event for those 21-or-older is set from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Oct. 31 at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. Tickets start at $88. Visit fetishandfantasyhalloweenball.com.

"Life in Death: Day of the Dead": The two-day festival marking El Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is planned for 5 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. The event will explore cultural traditions relating to the Mexican holiday and is set to feature ofrendas, or altars built by families and other groups in memory of deceased relatives and other beloved individuals, along with performances, Mexican crafts for sale and food. Traditional embroidery demonstrations are also planned, along with children's activities and workshops on basket making and sugar and clay skull decoration. Admission and workshops are free. Call 702-455-7340 or visit tinyurl.com/nauxjnx.

"Escape Fire" screening: The movie screening presented by Evolution of Medicine is planned for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at AMC Town Square 18 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The movie is about the current state of affairs of the United State's health care system. Tickets are $10. Visit tugg.com/events/56197.

Lake Mead canoe trip: A canoe trip at Lake Mead is planned from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7. Meet at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, to catch the shuttle to Boulder Beach. Boats (choice of canoe or kayak), paddles, life vests and snacks will be included. Participants should bring a sack lunch, sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat. Those younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $25 per person. Registration is underway. Visit tinyurl.com/ojpv8ge.

Sunset Park'd:The food truck festival is planned from noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. More than 30 food trucks are set to participate, and live music, children's activites and Redneck Games for adults are planned. Admission is free. Visit sunsetparkd.com.

"In Focus: Downtown Architecture":The exhibition is set to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Nov. 19 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. The exhibition features photos of 25 downtown buildings of significance that the city commissioned from local photographers Ryan Reason and Jennifer Burkhart to shoot for historical record. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

Rise Against: The group is scheduled to perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. Tickets are $39.50 to $79.50. Visit dlvec.showare.com or call 702-388-2100.

ONGOING

Look inside "Ka": Cirque du Soleil invites visitors and locals to get an inside look at "Ka," as it reveals the history, background and science behind the show in free Ka Theatre Spectacular open houses scheduled for 11 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The open houses will highlight the work, inspiration and technology used in the $165 million production. Call 702-891-7940.

Social CirKish: Acrobatic performance and social skill development classes for youths 13 to 19 are planned from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. EmailShannon Pates Xhola at smp4984@gmail.com.

"Sevens Live!": Poet Lee Mallory plans to present "Sevens Live!", a music, comedy and spoken-arts showcase, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays inside the Cantina at the Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road. Admission is free with a one-drink minimum. Call 702-733-7300.

"Matt and Mattingly's Bucket Show": Performances 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.

African drum class: Master teacher "Papa" Diarra Zumana is scheduled to instruct this class 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: Percussionist and musical facilitator L.A. is scheduled to instruct classes 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

the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.