Henderson-area Community Events Calendar, Feb. 18-24, 2016

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. Galleria at Sunset anniversary: The mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, plans to mark its 20th anniversary from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 20. Activities will include live music and refreshments in The Plaza; free family entertainment in the Kohl's court; and a disc jockey, mini-makeovers, swag bags, treats and gift card giveaways in the Fashion Lounge in center court. Also, the first 200 people at the event are set to receive a $20 gift card. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

2. Nevada State College open house: The college plans the event for prospective students from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18 on its expanded main campus at 1125 Nevada State Drive. Students with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or better will be eligible for on-the-spot academic scholarships. To qualify, prospective high school and transfer students must have an official transcript with them and meet all the requirements. Other activities will include visits with faculty members, students and employees from more than 40 programs. Prospective students also can apply for 2016 summer and fall enrollment. Additionally, a tour of the campus will include the new Nursing, Sciences and Education building and the Rogers Student Center, both 60,000-square-foot facilities that tripled the size of the campus. To RSVP, visit nsc.edu/rsvp or call 702-992-2170.

3. Find Your Furry Valentine: Bass Pro Shops is slated to host its fifth annual pet adoption event featuring dogs and cats from various rescue organizations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 20 in the back parking lot at 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Crafts, food and fun are also planned. Visit myfurryvalentinelv.com.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Bedtime Math's Crazy 8s: Sessions in the series are slated for 3:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and 26 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Children 6 to 8 are welcome to take part in math-related activities. Register at mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

Theatre in the Valley: The troupe plans to perform Susan Sandler's romantic comedy "Crossing Delancey" from 8 to 9:45 p.m. Feb. 19 and from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Feb. 21 at its playhouse, 10 Pacific Ave. The cost is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children. Call 702-558-7275 or email tivrsvp@gmail.com.

Google products: The computer class is set to cover Google-related services and products at 10 a.m. Feb. 19 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

Yard sale: The event is scheduled at 9 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, and attendees can shop for secondhand merchandise. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

Gardening in Small Places: The focus is set to be on growing vegetables during the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension event from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 20 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Led by Angela O'Callaghan, the workshop is geared to help gardeners of any skill levels grow their own food in the desert. Topics are to include types of containers to use, differences in potting mixes, using artificial light, fertilizers, success with seeds and more. Class space is limited, and registration is required. The $25 fee includes materials. Contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu, call 702-257-5573 or visit tinyurl.com/veggiesinthedessert. Other upcoming Gardening in Small Places workshops are slated for March 14, composting; April 4, irrigation; May 9, what's bugging your garden?; and June 13, organic gardening.

Ronnie Milsap: The country music artist plans to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 inside the Grand Events Center at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets are $20, $30, $40 or $50 at any Station Casinos Reward Center, by visiting sclv.com/concerts or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Jewish music: Craig Taubman and his band are set to perform at 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Midbar Kodesh Temple, 1940 Paseo Verde Parkway. Taubman's music combines traditional Jewish themes, ancient teachings and contemporary Jewish life. Performances also are planned by local cantors and students from area synagogues and Jewish day schools. RSVP by visiting midbarkodesh.org or calling 702-454-4848.

Caring for roses: Participants can learn about preparing their gardens to yield roses in spring during hands-on demonstration classes slated from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 22 and March 7 and 21 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's rose garden in the back of the Demonstration and Test Gardens, 8050 Paradise Road. The February session will focus on amending the soil and winter pruning, and the March sessions will focus on fertilizing, mulching, wood chips and watering. Contact the Master Gardener Help Desk at lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5555.

Southern Hills Republican Women's Club: Local radio talk show host Alan Stock is set to be a guest speaker at the group's meeting at 11 a.m. Feb. 23 inside Buckman's Grille at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers and late-comers. Money should be mailed to SHRW, 2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite 223, Henderson, NV 89052 or dropped off by Feb. 18 in a mailbox at 2011 Di Pinto Ave. Call Marilyn Ford at 702-450-7063.

Job search resources: The session is planned at 10 a.m. Feb. 24 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Attendees can learn to create lists of targeting companies for resume distribution; how to understand companies and industry for prospective jobs; and how to identify employment trends. Class size is limited to 12 people. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

Senior legal clinic: Estate planning basics are set to be discussed during the free event, offered by Nevada Legal Services and the Southern Nevada Senior Law Program at noon Feb. 24 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Registration is required by visiting mypubliclibrary.com or calling 702-207-4761.

Arborist certification preparatory series: The Nevada Shade Tree Council series is slated from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23-25 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The series is set to feature various speakers and aims to help prepare those interested in taking the International Society of Arboriculture's arborist certification examination. The series also can serve as a refresher for those who are already certified. The textbook for the course is the 2010 "Arborists' Certification Study Guide, Third Edition." Copies may be purchased by visiting wcisa.net or isa-arbor.com or by calling 866-785-8960 or 217-355-9411. Registration is $150 for those who are noncertified and $250 for those who are certified. Register at nevadashadetrees.org or mail completed registration forms with applicable fees (via check, money order or purchase order) to Tammi Gaudet, NSTC Executive Secretary, 6870 Soldela Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89156. Money must be made payable to NSTC. Contact Tammi Gaudet at tgaudet@embarqmail.com.

Disc golf: The 17th annual Gentlemen's Club Challenge disc golf tournament is set from Feb. 25-28 at the Wild Horse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road. The event is expected to feature 450 to 550 competitors, including disc golf professionals from around the U.S. Registration prices range from $75 for the junior division to $175 for the pro division. Visit pdga.com/2016-gcc or contact Jeff Jacquart at email lvdgc@cox.net or 702-586-1657.

Rose Garden: Forty-four varieties of roses can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Southern Area Master Gardener's Rose Garden, 8050 Paradise Road. Rose varieties include hybrid teas, floribundas, shrubs, rugosas, damasks, noisettes and miniatures. The beds have engraved signage bearing the names of the roses, the varieties and the year of market introduction. The garden recently received a certificate of achievement in the Small Garden class during the national Sunshine 'n Roses Pacific Southwest District's annual convention. The district spans Southern California, Arizona, parts of Nevada, New Mexico and West Texas. The garden is maintained by Master Gardeners and members of the South Valley Rose Society. Visit southvalleyrosesociety.com.

Native Milkweed Seed Study: Native rush milkweed seeds are set to be available free from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the Master Gardener Help Desk inside the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Those who pick up the packets must take part in a study involving monarch butterflies. The plants encourage the butterflies to lay eggs. Participants will receive instructions, as well as periodic surveys to track seed germination, plant survival and visits by monarch butterflies. Master Gardener Anne Marie Lardeau has been harvesting the seeds from the Demonstration and Test Gardens at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension over the past two years. Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

WORTH A DRIVE

"Where I Lived": A Nevada Housing Division exhibit made up of drawings created by Clark County students is set to be on display through March 29 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

"GEEK!": The celebration of nerdy fan culture, written by Brooklyn playwright Crystal Skillman and directed by Troy Heard, is planned for 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 18-27 and 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., No. 16B. General admission tickets are $20 and a limited amount of $10 student rush tickets are available 10 minutes before showtimes for students 18 or younger with valid student ID. Visit onyxtheatre.com or purchase tickets at the box office an hour before show time.

"To Kill a Mockingbird": Performances by the Nevada Conservatory Theatre are planned at 8 p.m. Feb. 18-20, 25-27 and 2 p.m. Feb. 21 and 28 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $27.50 and $33. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

Mozart's "Cosi Fan Tutte": Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $15. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Philharmonic Gala 2016: This year's annual fundraising gala theme is Singing In The Rain, with special guest Patricia Ward Kelly, wife of the late Gene Kelly. The gala is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, dinner, entertainment and a live auction on the Reynolds Hall stage are planned. Table sponsorships are $5,000, $10,000 or $26,000, and individual tickets are $600 per person. Call 702-258-5438 or visit lvpgala16.auction-bid.org.

Italian Cooking: The chefs at the Divine Cafe plan to lead guests through the cuisine of Italy during a hands-on class scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The class fee is $80.10 for members and $89 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

Straight from the Heart: Spotlight Senior Services Las Vegas and Pacifica Senior Living are set to host their fifth annual Straight from the Heart Fundraiser at 3 p.m. Feb. 19 at Pacifica Senior Living San Martin, 8374 W. Capovilla Ave. The event will feature a reception and cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres, unlimited wine and a raffle. Spotlight plans to present Congressman Joe Heck as its fifth recipient of the Straight from the Heart Award. All proceeds will be donated to Honor Flight Southern Nevada. Ticket donations are $20 per person at honorflightsouthernnevada.org.

Job fair: The Grove is hiring for managers, "budtenders," intake personnel and more. A job fair is planned from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 19 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at Lucky's Lounge, 7345 S. Jones Blvd. Applicants must be 21 or older and bring a resume, have no felony convictions and have customer service and computer skills. Visit thegrovenv.com.

Winter Wine Fest: The event is set from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., to benefit the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation. Along with wine sampling, a silent auction, including roundtrip airline tickets, a Jerry Tarkanian-signed basketball and a Lake Tahoe cabin rental, is planned. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit hfnv.org.

Black History Month Festival: All ages are invited to enjoy live music and dance performances, dishes from local soul food restaurants, a historic black Las Vegas photo exhibit and activities for kids from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $5 with discounts for members. Visit springspreserve.org.

Clark County Commodore Computer Club: The club plans to meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 20 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.

Fourth annual Love for Literacy Festival: The event is scheduled at 10 a.m. Feb. 20 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3980.

27th annual Splendor in the Glass Wine & Beer Tasting Event: The event, which benefits programming and community outreach initiatives for Vegas PBS, is set from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Westgate, 3000 Paradise Road. Tickets are $85 in advance and $100 the day of the event and are available online or in person at the Vegas PBS Educational Technology Campus, 3050 E. Flamingo Road, and all locations of Lee's Discount Liquor and Total Wine. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Visit vegaspbs.org/winetasting or call 702-799-1010, ext. 5344.

Global Legends Series Soccer: International soccer legends are set to go head-to-head at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road. Gates open at 3 p.m. The Las Vegas game is the only U.S. tour stop. Players include U.S. star Landon Donovan, 11-time Premier League champion and former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes and Mexico's all-time leading goal scorer Jared Borgetti. All 26 soccer greats on the two teams are required to have won the World Cup, European Championship or Champions League or have made 50 appearances for his country. The event will support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada and Free the Children, an international nonprofit. Tickets start at $35 at tinyurl.com/jpesl64.

Stellar Gospel Music Awards: An award show recognizing the accomplishments of gospel music icons is scheduled at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $50. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

USA Ballroom Dances: The USA Dance Las Vegas Chapter No. 4038 invites participants to dance from 7 to 10:30 p.m. with a group lesson set at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $10 for adults or $5 for members of the military and free for students with school ID. Visit usadancelasvegas.org or call 702-260-0772.

Communitywide Sew-A-Thon: The event, to benefit Dress A Girl Around the World, is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at Peccole Ranch Clubhouse, 9501 Red Hills Road. Call 702-275-4458.

Emblem Club fundraiser: The Las Vegas Emblem Club No. 114 plans to host its annual Paisano Dinner at 5 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Italian food, raffles and entertainment are planned, with funds raised going to local charities. Tickets are $20. Call 702-870-7734 or 702-217-1627.

Fishing Workshops: Free fishing workshops are scheduled Feb. 19-21 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Offerings include a class on bladed jigs at 7 p.m. Feb. 19, a beginners class at 11 a.m. Feb. 20 and 21, a baitfish class at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 and 21, and a kayak fishing class at 4 p.m. Feb. 20 and 21. A women's fishing class is set for 1:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Visit basspro.com.

African-American Peacekeepers Trailblazer Breakfast: Ward 5 Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow is set to host an event honoring community activists and emerging leaders at 9 a.m. Feb. 24 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

"Seeking Justice Through Art": The exhibit featuring social justice-themed art is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through April 9 at the Left of Center Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The exhibit addresses issues currently facing society, including racial profiling and gender injustices. It features a juried exhibition with the work of local artists including Dayo Adelaja, Vanissa Chan, Lisa Fields Clark, Steven Dansky, Anthony Johnson and Vernon Rowlette. Admission is free. Visit leftofcenterart.org.

CSN Music Special Event Concert: The fundraiser concert is set at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 inside the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre at the College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. CSN's Department of Fine Arts is set to host the annual concert to raise funds for the Joe Williams Music Scholarship. This concert is set to include choral and band music and special solo performances from guest artists Bruce Ewing, Reva Rice, Ronnie Rose and Niki Scalera. General admission tickets are $15. Call 702-651-5483.

Pahrump Hot Air Balloon Festival: The annual event is set for noon Feb. 26 and 8 a.m. Feb. 27 and 28 at Petrack Park, 150 state Route 160, in Pahrump, about 60 miles west of Las Vegas. The family-friendly festival is set to bring together more than 20 hot air balloon pilots from the western states, music, entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and more. Events are scheduled throughout the three days, including glow balloon events. Admission to the festival is free, and guests can purchase tethered balloon rides for $10 and a wristband for the carnival for $20. Visit visitpahrump.com/events.

Color Run: The fifth annual event, dubbed the "Happiest 5K on the Planet, is set for 8 a.m. Feb, 27 in downtown Las Vegas, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Three Square food bank. Runners, walkers or sprinters of all ages and athletic abilities will be bathed in an array of colors and island scents as they cruise through a scene of palm trees, vibrant arches and festive music. Upon finishing, Color Runners can celebrate at the Rainbow Beach during the Finish Festival with a color throw celebration, music, dancing and photo opportunities. A new participation kit offers island-inspired items including a lei, snapback hat and sunglasses, along with the T-shirt, headband, temporary tattoos and medal in the classic participant kit. Classic, classic plus or deluxe entries start at $39.99 with options for little color runners. Visit thecolorrun.com/las-vegas.

Cirque Run: Cirque du Soleil is set to host its 15th annual Run Away with Cirque du Soleil community 5K run and 1-mile fun walk March 12 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Onsite registration is set to start at 7 a.m. Pre-race activities are slated to begin at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $37 for the 5K and $27 for the 1-mile in advance or $3 more after March 1. Register at tinyurl.com/run2016.

Fomato Fun: The Midnight Fomato Society plans to present "Bad Head," a comedy directed by John Tomasello featuring science fiction, fantasy, burlesque and foam tomatoes that the audience is welcome to lob at one another and actors during the show. The show is set to run at 10 p.m. Fridays, through March 25, at the Sci Fi Center, 5077 Arville St. Tickets are $10. Fomatoes will be sold at the show (cash only). Visit facebook.com/thescificentervegas.

PLAN AHEAD

Fertilizers and soil amendments: The topics are scheduled to be discussed at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The South Valley Rose Society is set to help put on the workshop. Call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

Black History: The city of Henderson plans to host Heart & Soul: A Celebration of Gospel and Black History from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St., in recognition of February as National Black History Month. The free event will feature gospel musical performances by local church and community groups, including urban contemporary, modern contemporary and Southern traditional. The festival also is set to offer expressive cultural dances and a variety of food and merchandise vendors. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-2171.

Live music: Upcoming entertainment planned from 8 to 11 p.m. at Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, includes Nick Mattera, Feb. 19; Rick Foell, Feb. 20; Yvonne Silva, Feb. 26; and Tim Mendoza, Feb. 27. Visit elixirlounge.net.

Build it: Children ages 6 to 11 can use a variety of building sets at the event planned for 2:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Building sets are to include Lego, Snap Circuits and ZOOB. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

Divas Day Out: The free event is set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 27 at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and will feature more than 175 businesses offering services and products related to women. Live entertainment is planned by Frank Marino and dancers from "Thunder From Down Under." Visit southpointarena.com or divasdayoutlasvegas.com.

Nevada Naturalist program: The event is planned from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 27 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Residents can stop by anytime to chat with Nevada naturalists, meet instructors, see educational project presentations, participate in activities, learn about volunteer opportunities and tour the Outdoor Education Center. The Nevada Naturalist program focuses on giving a broad understanding of nature to participants interested in learning, volunteering, teaching and participating in conservation projects and issues. Contact Denise Parsons at 702-948-5906 or parsonsd@unce.unr.edu.

Lecture on the outdoors: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Nevada Naturalist program is set to present a free lecture titled Conserving America's National Parks from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Speaker Scott R. Abella is set to share stories of conservation projects across the national park system, including many local parks, such as the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Abella is the author of "Conserving America's National Parks," and a book signing is planned following the lecture. Abella also is an assistant professor of restoration ecology at UNLV's School of Life Sciences, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Contact Denise Parsons at 702-948-5906 or parsonsd@unce.unr.edu.

U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West: The group is set to perform free at 7 p.m. March 3 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. The band offers a variety of music, including standard concert band/wind ensemble, orchestral, military marches, jazz, pop, Broadway standards and patriotic songs. Free tickets are set to be available in advance from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays at the center, and limited tickets may be available at the event. Tickets also can be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Henderson Convention Center, Attn: Air Force Tickets MSC 311, 200 S. Water St., Henderson, NV 89015. The limit is six tickets per person, family or group. Visit cityofhenderson.com/henderson-happenings/events.

Dodgeball Tournament: After-School All-Stars Las Vegas plans the fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 5 at UNLV's Mendenhall Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Dozens of teams comprising local companies and individuals are set to compete at the event. Spectator VIP tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door, and spectator general admission tickets are $15 each in advance or $20 at the door. Children 12 or younger are admitted free. Corporate participants may enter for $500 per team, while the cost for individuals and nonprofits is $250 per team. Teams must have between eight and 10 players. At least one member of each team must be of the opposite sex. Awards will be presented to the championship team and to the best-dressed one. All proceeds support After-School All-Stars' free after-school academic and enrichment programs. Visit asaslv.org.

Police recruitment information: The Henderson Police Department plans the event from 6 to 8 p.m. March 8 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. The event is geared toward those who are interested in becoming police or corrections officers. Call 702-267-2171 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Henderson Symphony Orchestra: The group plans a free young artists concert at 8 p.m. March 11 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit hendersonsymphony.org.

Tribute to John Denver: Ted Virgil is set to offer the performance at 8 p.m. March 12 at Green Valley Ranch's Grand Events Center, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets are $19, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit greenvalleyranch.sclv.com.

Hotel California: The Eagles tribute band plans to perform at 7 p.m. March 12 inside the M Pavilion at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $25.99, $30.99 or $35.99. Visit themresort.com.

Cosmic Swim: The event is planned from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 18 (activity code 136317-01) at the Henderson Multigenerational Center's indoor pool, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. The event is set to include games, music, diving for glow gear and swimming races. All ages may participate, but children younger than 8 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Admission is $5 per person or $18 for a family of four. Register at cityofhenderson.com or at any city recreation center or indoor pool.

Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine: The band is scheduled to perform at 8:30 p.m. March 25 at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets are $25, $35, $45 or $60 and can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center, by logging onto sclv.com/concerts or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Guests must be 21 years or older.

ONGOING

Nashville Unplugged Hall Of Fame Series: Performances for the country music series are scheduled for 8 p.m. monthly on the second Thursday at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Upcoming entertainers include Kim Williams, Feb. 11; and Mark D. Sanders, March 10. The cost is $10, and Boarding Pass card members receive a $5 discount. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts or nashvilleunplugged.net.

Yellow Brick Road: The classic rock tribute band is set to perform at 10 p.m. Fridays at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. The cost is $5, and guests must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

Desert Newcomers Club: This nondenominational social club for women who are new to the Las Vegas/Henderson area is set to meet the third Wednesday of every month. Coffee meetings are planned at 10 a.m. the last Thursday of the month at the Green Valley Methodist Church, 2200 Robindale Road. Visit desertnewcomersclub.org.

Open mic nights: Kelly Clinton is scheduled to host the dinner shows from 9 to 11:55 p.m. Mondays at the Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The events will feature unknown and established entertainers. Reservations are suggested. Visit bootleggerlasvegas.com.

Harp music: Mariano Gonzalez is scheduled to perform on the harp from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays in the main dining room at The Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit bootleggerlasvegas.com or call 702-736-4939