Henderson-area Community Events Calendar, July 14-20, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. The Kingston Trio: The folk group is slated to play at 7:30 p.m. July 15-17 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Call 702-796-7111 or visit southpointcasino.com.

2. Flipside: Playing hits from the ’70s to today, the band is slated to play free at 8 p.m. July 15 and 16 at the Troubadour Lounge inside the Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N Boulder Highway. Call 702-564-8100.

3. Rock Shot Bingo: Celebrate Good Times Rock Shot Bingo is planned for 9 p.m. July 14 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Rock Shot Bingo with birthday cake shots. For $25, guests can play 10 electronic bingo games and win prizes. Pizza-themed events are planned at Rock Shot Bingo for July 26 and Aug. 28, with games catered by Pizza Rock. Visit greenvalleyranch.sclv.com.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Henderson Diversity Job Fair: The fair is set from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 14 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Attendees should dress for interviews and bring resumes. Entry is free for job seekers. Visit jobertising.com.

Pages & Popcorn: Henderson Libraries is slated to host its book club at 10:30 a.m. July 15 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The club discusses a book then watches the corresponding movie. This month is “Eat, Pray, Love.” Call 702-207-4260.

Pop Up Marketplace Las Vegas: The event is planned from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 15 and 16 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 17 at 10345 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 160, next to Trader Joe’s. Vendors will be selling art, gifts, jewelry, tea, motorcycle accessories and more. Entry is free, but toiletry donations are requested for Grants4Grands, part of the nonprofit work by L.A.C.E. to support grandparents taking care of their grandchildren. Raffle drawings, snacks and mimosas are planned for Friday morning. Visit popupmarketplacelasvegas.com or call Sharon Phoenix at 702-496-6715 or Louise Carruth at 702-643-2828.

Gardening in Small Places: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is planning to host a seminar from 8 a.m. to noon July 16 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, to discuss topics such as soil issues in the desert. The event is free but limited to 15 people. Call 702-257-5573.

Dive-in Movie Nights: Free Dive-in Movie Nights are planned for 7 p.m. Sundays for those 21 or older at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. “50 First Dates” is slated for July 17, “Deadpool” for July 24 and “The Notebook” for July 31. Call 702-617-7744.

Henderson Auditions: Missoula Children’s Theatre is scheduled to host a casting call from 4 to 6 p.m. July 18 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. It is looking for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade to play Wendy and Peter in an upcoming musical inspired by Peter Pan. The performance of the show is slated for 3 and 7 p.m. July 23 at the Henderson Convention Center. Tickets are $5 for children and $8 for adults. Call 702-267-4050.

Wellness series: Dignity Health and Inspirada are partnering to bring the community information on a variety of health-related topics at the Toll Brothers Clubhouse, 3190 Mantua Village Ave. A seminar on child obesity is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. July 20. A lecture on back-to-school lunches and tips to make them more nutritious is scheduled at 6 p.m. Aug. 24. The Stanford School of Medicine’s Chronic Disease Self-Management program is planning a six-week series from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21 through Oct. 26. A lecture on diabetes is scheduled at 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Visit inspirada.com.

Genealogy Fair: The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society is scheduled to host an After Hours Genealogy Fair from 6 to 10 p.m. July 22 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Historian Mark Hall-Patton is expected to conduct a class at 7:30 p.m. RSVP is required at the library or by calling 702-492-7252.

Zowie Bowie: The band featuring Chris Phillips is scheduled to play at 10 p.m. July 23 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets cost $20. Call 702-796-7111 or visit southpointcasino.com.

Junior Master Gardener: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to offer an eight-week summer session from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 2 at the Lifelong Learning Center’s Outdoor Education Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The course, open to children 6 to 12, is slated to have hands-on activities to go over planting, watering and growing a variety of plants. The cost is $52. Call 702-257-5523.

Free Concerts: A free concert series featuring a variety of talent is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 27 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

Pool fun at Green Valley Ranch Resort: The Backyard pool area at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, plans to feature music from 7 to 10 p.m. the last Thursday of the month, with free admission for guests 21 or older. The property’s private pool, the Pond, is scheduled to host pool parties from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, and free acoustic live music is planned for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 702-617-7744.

Theatre Chaotica: The acting improv and character development workshops offered by Theatre in the Valley are planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays at Theatre in the Valley, 10 Pacific Ave. The cost is $5. Call 702-642-1047 or visit tinyurl.com/theatrechaotica or theatreinthevalley.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

“IDAHO! The Comedy Musical”: Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. July 14-17 and 2 p.m. July 16 and 17 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $19 to $89. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Images of the King Las Vegas Elvis Festival: The event is scheduled July 14-17 at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Elvis Presley tribute artists are set to perform each night in the style of a different era in Presley’s career. A tribute artist contest is set for July 15-17, with the top artist taking home $5,000. Weekend passes start at $131. Single-event tickets are also available. The Elvis ’56 event, headlined by Cody Ray Slaughter, is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 14. Tickets are $55 to $120. Tribute Artist Contest Round 1 is scheduled at 11 a.m. July 15. Tickets are $16 to $27. Elvis Meets the Beatles, headlined by Liverpool Legends, Cody Ray Slaughter and Ryan Pelton, is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 15. Tickets are $55 to $120. Tribute Artist Contest Round 2 is scheduled at 11 a.m. July 16. Tickets are $16 to $27. Elvis in Las Vegas — That’s the Way, headlined by Ben Portsmouth and Ryan Pelton, is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 16. Tickets are $55 to $120. Chasing Elvis Special VIP Event is scheduled at 11 a.m. July 17. Tickets are $16 to $27. Tribute Artist Contest Round 3 is scheduled at 2:30 p.m. July 16. Tickets are $22 to $33. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.

“Science Versus Fiction – Climate Change and Future Plans”: The exhibition is set to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday July 14 through Sept. 22 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. An artist’s reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6. The invited artists interpreted the possible outcomes of the future by using science and/or science fiction as an influence. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

Polage art: The work of local artist Austine Wood Comarow featuring polarized filters and light is set to be on display July 15 through Sept. 18 in the Big Springs Gallery in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

Night Hike: The free activity is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. July 15, 22 and 29 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. The hike is rated easy with mostly paved paths and gravel over small hills. Participants are invited to bring a flashlight. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit gomtcharleston.com or email programs@gomtcharleston.com.

Peter Pan prequel: Performances of “Peter and the Star Catcher,” a play by Rick Elice based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, are scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays July 15-31 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $25. Visit lvlt.org.

“Memphis The Musical”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the musical are scheduled under the stars at 8:05 p.m. July 13-16 and 20-23 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $12.95 in advance for Wednesdays and Thursdays and $15.95 for Fridays and Saturdays and $20 at the gate if available. Children 5 or younger get in free. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Dress for Success Southern Nevada Power Walk: The event is scheduled 9 a.m. July 16 at the Miracle Mile Shops, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd South. Check in is set to begin at 7:30 a.m. The stores are set to open at 10 a.m., and many will offer special discounts to participants. Participants are encouraged to don their summer fashions to be health-conscious, fashionable, and charitable at the same time. Registration is $28 for adults, $20 for students with valid ID and $10 for children. Visit dressforsuccesssouthernnevada.org, call 702-684-6412 or email eventinfo@dfssouthernnevada.org.

Pagan Pride Las Vegas Project Ice Cream Social: The event is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. July 16 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas, 3616 E. Lake Mead Blvd. Email info@lvpaganpride.org or call Ed Chase at 702-539-5996.

Big Band Jazz Concert: The event featuring the Saturday Night Live Band’s Steve Turre is scheduled 1 to 4 p.m. July 16 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $22. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

Jazz Nights: Join drummer Mike Candito as he presents Jazz at its Best, performing jazz, Latin and R&B with other Las Vegas musicians, at 7:30 p.m. July 16, 23 and 30 at Siena Italian Restaurant, 9500 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-360-3358.

Michito Sanchez Salsa Orchestra: The free concert is planned from 7:30 to 9 p.m. July 16 at the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Families are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Refreshments are set to be available for purchase. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Ice cream social: The Las Vegas Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society plans to host an ice cream social at 4 p.m. July 16 at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Tickets are $10 for adults and $20 for a family. Children younger than 12 are admitted free. The Silver Statesmen Chorus and Barbershop Quartets are scheduled to perform. Visit silverstatesmen.com or call 702-525-9484.

“Rainbows & Unicorns”: The Bubblegum Gallery, 1800 S. Industrial Road, Suite 207D, is slated to host a “Rainbows & Unicorns” group art show throughout July. In addition to the show, painting classes scheduled at the gallery include a “Harry Potter”-themed class July 23 and a “Nightmare Before Christmas”-themed class on July 30. All classes are from 6 to 8 p.m. Most paint classes are $20. Call 702-806-0930.

Guided Hikes: The free activity is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. July 17 and 24 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. An interpretive naturalist is set to lead small groups on an easy-to-moderate trail, sharing information about the trail, flora and fauna and the Spring Mountains. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit gomtcharleston.com or email programs@gomtcharleston.com.

Red Rock Canyon children’s program: The Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association is putting together a seasonlong children’s program series focused on the natural history of Red Rock Canyon called The Canyon Club. On select Tuesdays throughout the summer, children 6 to 8 are invited to explore topics with hands-on activities, games and crafts. Programs start in the morning and last roughly 90 minutes. Dates include July 19 and 26 and Aug. 2, 9 and 16. Registration is required (participants can sign up for multiple dates). Visit RedRockCanyonLV.org or call 702-515-5367.

20th Camp Cartwheel: The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation plans to celebrate its 20th annual Camp Cartwheel at Torino Ranch Summer Camp for critically ill children and their siblings July 20-23 and 27-30. The event is a 24-hour medically supervised, outdoor and overnight camp experience for children diagnosed with cancer or other life- threatening illnesses and includes swimming, scuba diving, arts and crafts, canoeing, outdoor games, rock wall climbing and more for more than 200 campers, ages 5 to 17. Call 702-735-8434.

Transgender Transformation Talk: The event is planned at 10 a.m. July 20 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Missy Parker is scheduled to share her story of gender transition. Parker is a transgender woman who has won awards lecturing on transgender subjects around the country. The event is free, but registration is required. Call 702-229-1702.

Hot yoga in the Neon Boneyard: The Neon Museum plans to offer one-hour hot yoga sessions with certified instructor Eileen Lorraine in its outdoor Neon Boneyard, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, at 5:30 p.m. July 20, and Aug. 3, 17 and 31. The class is appropriate for beginners to advanced yogis age 18 or older (children must be accompanied by an adult guardian) and will consist of flowing vinyasa sessions set to vintage Las Vegas-inspired beats. Sessions are $18 for the public and $13 for museum members. Visit neonmuseum.org/happenings or call 702-387-6366.

Flight Attendants’ Group: The Las Vegas Kiwi Club for retired flight attendants meets for lunch the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is set for July 20 at a location to be determined. Members are from American Airlines, TWA, Trans Caribbean, Reno Air, Ozark and USAir. Times and locations vary. Visit thekiwiclub.org or call 702-896-5496.

Shaquille O’Neal’s All Star Comedy Jam: The lineup of performers for Shaquille O’Neal’s All Star Comedy Jam is set to include Lavell Crawford, Cocoa Brown, Donnell Rawlins and K-Dub at 7:30 p.m. July 21 and Bill Bellamy, Bruce Bruce, Aida Rodriguez, Huggy Lowdown and Brian Smith at 7:30 p.m. July 22 in the Penn & Teller Theater at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $73.75. Visit riolasvegas.com or ticketmaster.com.

Utah Puppet Theater presents “The Princess and the Pea”: The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. July 20 and 10:30 a.m. July 21 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $3. Visit artslasvegas.org, or call 702-229-1012.

Desert Survivor!: A new animal show is set to feature a rotating cast of critters including the desert night snake, desert tortoise, kangaroo rat, California kingsnake, desert tarantula, gopher snake, chuckwalla and more in 30-minute shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 21 inside the Big Springs Theatre in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Shows are free with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org. 

“Dishing It Out 2016 — Vanity Plates”: The election-themed art exhibit is set to be open during regular library hours through July 24 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibit, curated by Las Vegas photographer Diane Bush, features artists from across the country providing satirical, election-inspired work in a wide range of media, including select images representing each candidate fabricated on gold-rimmed, commemorative ceramic plates. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3630.

Dan Hernandez’s “Genesis:” The free exhibit is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday through July 30 inside the College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The digital and mixed media artworks by University of Toledo Associate Professor of Art Dan Hernandez combine concepts, imagery and design taken equally from contemporary video games and from artwork of religious and historical significance. Call 702-651-4146.

PLAN AHEAD

Drew Baker Band: The band is slated to play free at 8 p.m. July 22 and 23 at the Troubadour Lounge inside the Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N Boulder Highway. Call 702-564-8100.

Dance or Sing Along: The jazz show is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. July 22 at Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway. Tickets are $12 for Sun City MacDonald residents and $15 for nonresidents. Call 702-270-7000.

Youth Volleyball: Registration for the city of Henderson program, which slated to begin Sept. 6, is open through Aug. 18. Enrollment is $57 per player with sibling discounts available. Call 702-267-5717 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Bowl 4 The Kids: The annual fundraiser for the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s Charity Care Program is planned for July 30 at the Strike Zone Bowling Center in Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Bowlers get three games, a commemorative T-shirt, pizza and other treats, and special activities are planned for kids including face-painting, balloon animals by Tawney Bubbles and roving characters, along with a raffle, silent auction and bake sale. Registration is $25 and includes three games. Contact Becky Stephenson at 702-691-5716 or email bstephenson@cure4thekids.org, or register online at tinyurl.com/jk87p3y.

Icons of Rock: A tribute to legends such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $30. Visit themresort.com.

Silent Savasana: Poolside yoga done while wearing headphones is planned for 8 a.m. Aug. 14 and Sept. 11 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Call 702-617-7744.

Outdoor Movie Nights: The event is slated to return at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at the District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. People can watch movies on the grassy area behind Whole Foods. “Zootopia” is planned for the first movie. The schedule includes “Minions,” Aug. 27; “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Sept. 3; “Dirty Dancing,” Sept. 10; “Inside Out,” Sept. 17; and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Sept. 24. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

Strikes and Scholarships: The Epicurean Charitable Foundation is slated to host its third annual fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 28 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The bowling tournament costs $35 for individuals and $125 for team. Call 702-932-5098 or visit ecflv.org.

38 Special: The band is slated to join the Marshall Tucker Band at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $20. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

Pacific Island Festival: The two-day event celebrating Hawaiian and Pacific Island culture is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Guests can expect food, crafts and entertainment throughout the festival. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Super Run Classic Car Show: The event featuring a variety of vintage cars is slated to return to the city of Henderson Sept. 22-25. Super Run is scheduled to kick off at noon Sept. 22 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The show is expected to transfer to the Water Street area Sept. 23-25. In addition to the various car shows, entertainment and food vendors are planned throughout. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Peter Cetera: The singer and former member of Chicago is slated to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Cetera is known for songs such as “Glory of Love,” which was used as the theme song for the movie “The Karate Kid, Part II.” Tickets start at $25. Call 702-547-7777 or visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

Casting Crowns: The award-winning musical group is scheduled to perform at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $25. Call 702-267-4849 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Life of the Party: Kidz Bop Kids is slated to make a stop in Las Vegas at 5 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. The event includes the biggest performances of the biggest radio songs of the year. Tickets start at $27.50. Call 702-267-4849.

Golden Gala: St. Jude’s Ranch is slated to host its 50th anniversary gala from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Nov. 4 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets are $150. Call 702-294-7168.

ONGOING

Elks meetings: The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, founded 150 years ago, is an organization of adults seeking to engage in charitable work at the local and national levels. Membership is open to men and women. Meetings are planned for 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month except for July and August. Call the Henderson/Green Valley Lodge 2802, 631 E. Lake Mead Parkway, at 702-565-9959 or visit tinyurl.com/elksgv.

Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Commerce Monthly Happy Hour: The event is planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month and invites wedding industry professionals to join. Visit lvweddingchamber.com.

Vino With A View: This free wine event is hosted from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Ascaya, 1 Ascaya Blvd. The event allows people to meet real estate professionals from the community. Visit ascaya.com.

Family Game Day: Family fun is planned at the event from 4 to 5 p.m. monthly on the fourth Saturday at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Visit hendersonlibraries.com.

Zumba: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering free classes at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 8050 Paradise Road. Call 702-397-2604.

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. 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 little-known 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.