Henderson-area Community Events Calendar, May 12-18, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Movie Nights: The Outdoor Picture Show is scheduled to feature the movie “Goosebumps” at 7:30 p.m. May 14 on The Green at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. The event is free. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

2. Henderson Shines: The annual cleanup and recycling day is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. The event gives residents a chance to recycle, donate unwanted items and dispose of hazardous materials such as oil, paint and batteries. People also have a chance to have documents shredded. Call 702-267-2000.

3. Spring Bird Mart & Craft Fair: The Las Vegas Avicultural Society’s event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 15 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. Food, toys, seeds, nuts, treats, stands and cages will be available for birds, as well as arts and crafts, jewelry and more for bird owners. Admission is $7 and free for children 10 or younger. New LVAS members get $5 off their admission. Visit lasvegasbirdclub.com.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Art fest: The Inspirada Art Fest is planned from noon to 4 p.m. May 14 at the Solista Community Center, 2000 Via Firenze. Original artwork and prints are to be available for sale, artists are set to be present, and a cash bar is planned. Snacks will be available for children. Featured artists include Kat Tatz, Lynne Adamson Adrian, Alex P. Huerta and more.

Obstacle course: Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas, 1051 Sandy Ridge Ave., is set to host a summer kick-off event from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 14. The event will include a 34-foot obstacle course, a magic show, food and refreshments and more. It is open to the public, and entry is $10 per person.

Social bicycling: Through May, the public can take Cadence community’s social bicycles for a spin for an opportunity to win one of two $100 REI gift cards. Participants can access trip data and share their experiences through cadence.socialbicycles.com or at the Cadence Home Finding Center. On May 13, the community will kick off its monthly bike share rides. First-time bike share users should arrive at 11 a.m. for a tutorial on how to use the smart bike technology before a social ride and complementary picnic lunch at Cadence’s Central Park. RSVP by emailing Michelle Hartman at mhartman@ccmcnet.com by noon May 12.

Beginnings: The Chicago tribute band is expected to play at 7:30 p.m. May 13-15 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Call 702-796-7111 or visit southpointcasino.com.

Stitch & Moan: The local crafting club is expected to meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 13 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The group invites people to bring crocheting, knitting and quilting materials to learn new techniques or ask questions of other hobbyists. Call 702-565-8402 or visit hendersonlibraries.com.

Henderson Symphony: The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is slated to perform “Night at the Opera” free at 8 p.m. May 13 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Call 702-267-4849 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Cheer Power: The championship cheer competition is slated from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. May 14 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is $20. Visit cheerpower.com.

Lego Challenge: Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to participate in the event at 10 a.m. May 14 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Call 702-564-9287 or visit hendersonlibraries.com.

Literary Speed Dating: Singles ages 30 to 45 are invited to bring their favorite books as a conversation starter at the event, scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. May 14 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Call 702-207-4260 or visit hendersonlibraries.com.

Gardening in Small Places: A one-day workshop on Gardening in Small Places: Solving Garden Problems is planned from 8 a.m. to noon May 14 at the Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Angela O’Callaghan, social horticulturist, is set to explain common problems in the garden — such as nutrient deficiencies, pests and diseases — how they happen, how you can avoid them and what to do about them if they occur. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $25, which covers class materials. Email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573. To register online, visit tinyurl.com/hunf9dz. Upcoming Gardening in Small Places workshop dates are June 13, organic gardening; July 11, soil; Aug. 22, landscape design; Sept. 10, using native plants in your landscape; Oct. 22, roses; and Nov. 19, growing fruit at home.

Themed spring garden tour: A free tour, themed “Hot summer colors/preparing for summer,” is scheduled for 10 a.m. May 14 at the Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Demonstration and Test Gardens. Use the west side gate to meet in the courtyard of the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Participants should come dressed and prepared for being outdoors. Plant lists will be provided. Call 702-257-5555 or visit facebook.com/MasterGardenersOfSouthernNevada.

Artwork: The Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas is slated to donate 150 paintings to the Children’s Miracle Network at a reception set at 6 p.m. May 17 at the City Lights Gallery, 3 E. Army St. Visit caslv.org.

Stepmothers meetup group: A new meetup group for stepmothers is forming in Henderson. Visit meetup.com and type in “Henderson Stepmothers Group.”

Wisdom flow yoga: Instructor Maria C. Bartrum is set to lead the outdoor class from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Thursdays through May 26 at the Reflection Bay Golf Club, 75 Monte Lago Blvd., with sessions taking place inside the banquet room during inclement weather. Wisdom flow is rooted in Vinyasa yoga and has an emphasis on moving the body’s core, and participants are set to learn the foundation and principles of proper body alignment. Classes are $15 each or $125 for a 10-class pass. Mat rentals are $5. Those who bring a friend receive a free class. Email mcbartrum@gmail.com or visit reflectionbaygolf.com.

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.

“Geographical Divides — Finding Common Ground”: The exhibit depicting cultural differences in Nevada is slated to be displayed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until June 10 inside the Nevada State College gallery at the Rogers Student Center, 1021 E. Paradise Hills Drive. Students — eight from Southern Nevada and eight from Northern Nevada — assembled the gallery. Visit nsc.edu.

WORTH A DRIVE

Helldorado Days: Events are scheduled May 12-15 at locations downtown and the Helldorado festival grounds, with rodeo events, a carnival, vendors and exhibitors at Las Vegas Village, 3901 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Highlights include the Las Vegas Helldorado Parade, scheduled for 10 a.m. May 14 northbound on Fourth Street from Gass to Ogden avenues, and the Barnyard in the Boneyard, scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. May 14 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $5, and proceeds benefit the Neon Museum and Horses 4 Heroes. Visit elkshelldorado.com.

Comedy performance: The Gershwin musical comedy “Crazy For You” is set for six performances at Faith Conservatory of the Fine Arts at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Performances are set for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 4 p.m. Sundays, May 13-22. Tickets start at $12. Visit FaithConservatory.com.

“Tuna Does Vegas”: Two actors are set to play multiple characters in the comedy performance scheduled at 8 p.m. May 12-14 and 19-21 and at 2 p.m. May 14, 15 and 22 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

ArtLIVE!: The charity event, combining fashion and art in a showcase to benefit the Las Vegas Fashion Council and the 18b Arts District, is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 12 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. The artist-designed mannequins are part of what organizers call their Madison mannequins, or when they gather them together in one place, The Madison Army. Tickets are $150 or $35 for students with valid ID. Visit artlivelv.com or facebook.com/artLIVELasVegas.

Super Summer season opener: “Hooray for Hollywood,” this year’s Super Summer Theatre season opener, is set to feature Academy Award-winning songs from the past 80 years at 7:30 p.m. May 13 and 14 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $10.95 in advance and $20 at the gate. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Spring Dance Concert 2016: The Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Dance Department plans to present its final dance concert of the year at 7 p.m. May 13 and 14 at the school at 955 E. Clark Ave. Tickets are $10 each. Visit lvadance.org.

“La Périchole”: Performances by Sin City Opera of the Jacques Offenbach opera are scheduled at 7 p.m. May 13 and 14 and 2 p.m. May 15 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $15. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Winefest weekend: The eighth annual event is set from 8 to 10 p.m. May 13, and three events are scheduled between 1 and 10 p.m. May 14, at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Tickets are $35 to $89 per event. Visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336.

Buddy Walk: The 2016 Buddy Walk, benefiting the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada, is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. May 14 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. Visit dsosn.org or call Deann Cline at 702-648-1990.

Search and Rescue demonstration: The Metropolitan Police Department Search and Rescue plans to host its annual 5K run and 1-mile fun walk followed by a tethered balloon flight, helicopter demonstration and touch-a-truck interaction with search and rescue vehicles at 8 a.m. May 14 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Park admission is $10 per car that day, but it will be waived for race participants. Visit tinyurl.com/smrtruck.

“Voices from the Sagebrush”: The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans to present a family-friendly original play about Nevada’s past at 3 p.m. May 14 at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve, 309 S. Valley View Blvd. The show is free with paid museum admission. Visit museums.nevadaculture.org/nsmlv-home.

The Dream Flight: The fundraising event is scheduled at 7 p.m. May 14 at Cirrus Aircraft Hangar, Atlantic — Executive Terminal, 275 E. Tropicana Ave., and is set to feature live musical performances, celebrity appearances, an open bar, a pop-up nightclub and restaurants. Each event ticket purchased will grant the attendee a chance to win a seat on The Dream Flight, a private jet West Coast foodie tour traveling from Las Vegas to San Francisco and Seattle. Proceeds from the event benefit the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth’s 4969 Retrofit Project and Miracle Flights. Admission is $199, which includes the event, open bar, food samplings and one complimentary entry to win two seats on the Dream Flight. Participants must be present to enter and win. Visit tinyurl.com/drmflt16.

Teen animeFEST: The second annual event celebrating anime culture is planned from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 14 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Workshops, cosplay contests, a Super Smash Bros. tournament, musical guests and food trucks are planned. Call 702-507-3631 or visit lvccld.org.

Fallen Heroes run: The Douglas J. Green Memorial Foundation announced its fourth annual Fallen Heroes 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run, planned for 8 a.m. on Armed Forces Day, May 14, at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive. Both courses are to circle around the park decorated with the combat boots and photos memorializing fallen service members. Proceeds will benefit military families. Entry fees are $30 for adults, $20 for veterans and $15 for children, students or active military. Registration includes a race bib, T-shirt, gift bag and post-race refreshments. Visit tinyurl.com/greenmemorialrun.

Red Rock marathon: Triple Dare Running Co. plans its spring race, the Flight of Fire Trail Half Marathon & 10K, for May 14 at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive. Starting at the Visitor Center, the course will travel clockwise to the Moenkopi Loop, the Grand Circle Loop, and the White Rock-Willow Springs Trail, then to the White Rock dirt road, back to the Grand Circle Loop, on to the Calico Hills Trail, and finally back to the Moenkopi Loop, finishing at the center. This course is a technical trail race, and trail shoes with gaiters are recommended. The 10K follows the same course, ending at the White Rock aid station. Shuttle service will be provided to return 10K runners to the start area. This event is limited to 200 participants. Visit tripledareruns.com.

Bike rodeo: The MountainView Hospital Bike Rodeo is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14 at the hospital’s south parking lot, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. Kids can navigate the bike course, get a bike safety check, enter a raffle to win a bike, pick up a new helmet courtesy of Land Rover Las Vegas, talk with Metropolitan Police Department officers about bike safety and pick up route maps from the RTC. Visit mountainview-hospital.com.

Mid-Century Magic — Morelli House Tours: The free tours, part of the statewide celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Preservation Act, are scheduled starting at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 14 at the Morelli House, 861 E. Bridger Ave. The iconic mid-century modern home was built in 1959 for Antonio Morelli, orchestra conductor and musical director for the Sands Hotel and the Casino Copa Showroom during the Rat Pack era. Visit morellihouse.org or contact the Junior League of Las Vegas at 702-822-6536 or info@jllv.org.

Jazz in the Park: The concert featuring Brian Simpson with Kim Waters is scheduled at 7 p.m. May 14 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Seating is set to begin at 5 p.m. Picnics, blankets and low-back chairs are welcome. Food and drink are be available for purchase. Visit tinyurl.com/hbj2354.

Charity walk: The Crohn’s & Colitis Take Steps Walk is scheduled for May 14 at Exploration Peak Park, 9700 S. Buffalo Drive. Check-in is set for 9 a.m., and the walk is expected to start at 10 a.m. While there is no fee to walk, participants are encouraged to register and help raise funds for the cause. Visit tinyurl.com/lvccfawalk.

Nevada Ballet Theatre’s “Romeo & Juliet”: In recognition of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, the show is set for 7:30 p.m. May 14 and 2 p.m. May 15 at Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $29. Call 702-749-2000 or visit nevadaballet.org.

Fit Lives Here Event Series: The 8K Trail Mix and 5K Road Race are scheduled to start at 8 a.m. May 14 at Skye Canyon Park, 10111 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive. Registration ranges from $25 to $50 and includes a T-shirt and a goodie bag. A 1-mile family fun run or walk is also planned. The 5K and 1-mile races are set to travel through Skye Canyon’s neighborhoods, while the 8K will start on the road and venture onto nearby trails. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Outside Las Vegas Foundation. Visit skyecanyon.com.

Rockin’ Paws Benefit Brunch: The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 15 at the Hard Rock Cafe, 4475 Paradise Road, is set to benefit The L Group lesbian programming at The Center and local animal nonprofit Street Dogz. The pet-friendly brunch is to include contests, a raffle, pet watering stations and a special monitored potty area. Leashed pets are welcome, but due to limited space, the Hard Rock Cafe requests one pet per couple. The cost is $25 per person in advance or $35 at the door. Bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys are set to be available for $20. Visit thecenterlv.com or call 702-733-9800.

Celebrity Bowl: The Ogden Foundation’s second annual bowling fundraiser is set for noon May 15 at the Brooklyn Bowl at the Linq, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A red carpet walk and registration are set from noon to 1 p.m., to be followed by the celebrity introduction and bowling challenge from 1 to 1:30 p.m., the amateur bowling competition from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., the Celeb-Am bowling competition from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and prize presentations from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Event tickets with no bowling, an open bar and Blue Ribbon cuisine are $100 and $30 for ages 8 to 12 with no bowling and Blue Ribbon cuisine. Tickets including amateur bowling for a team of four are $500. Visit ogdencelebritybowl.com.

Love Dog Adventures annual fundraiser: The event is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. May 16 at Mingo Kitchen and Lounge, 1021 E. Charleston Blvd., and is set to include light appetizers, a complimentary Alien Tequila margarita, a raffle and an auction to benefit Love Dog Adventures. Visit lovedogadventures.com.

Norwegian Constitution Day: Residents interested in celebrating Norwegian heritage are invited to attend the event scheduled for 5 p.m. May 17 at Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. The event is sponsored by the Sons of Norway and is expected to include food and lawn games such as sack races and croquet. The event is free and open to the public. Contact Dave at odnelson2@gmail.com.

Chow Down For Caps’n’gowns: Communities In Schools of Nevada plans the event for May 17, a day when restaurants across the Las Vegas Valley are set to participate in a grand-scale fundraising event to benefit the organization. More than 20 restaurants will donate a percentage of their sales from the day to help students. Visit cisnevada.org or call 702-770-7611.

Equine & Wine: White Horse Youth Ranch plans an Equine & Wine dinner event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 20 at the 8390 W. Windmill Lane ranch. Attire is casual elegance. The event is set to include a five-course dinner with wine pairings and entertainment by singer Chadwick Johnson. Tickets are $175. The ranch offers free horsemanship programs for young people dealing with social issues such as bullying, divorce, death, military separation and illness. Visit whyranch.org.

Yard sale: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary plans its annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21 at 2900 Palomino Lane.

New Vista Community Wine Walk: The walk is set from 7 to 10 p.m. May 21 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Each walk is set to showcase a variety of food and wine throughout Town Square and feature 15 wines for sampling. The cost is $25 per person in advance or $30 the day of the event. Individuals must be 21 or older to attend. Visit winewalklv.com. or call 702-269-5000.

“Illustrating the Written Word — A Collaborative Intersection of Art and Language”: The exhibit is planned from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through June 11 at the Artspace Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts is set to host an exhibition of drawings and poetry created through a collaborative effort between students and faculty of CSN’s Department of Fine Arts and Department of English. Admission is free. Call 702-651-4146.

“North East”: The exhibition is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through July 2 at the Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The exhibition is set to feature artists who have either grown up in, worked in or have had some connection to the northeast area of Las Vegas, including Fawn Douglas, Justin Favela, Anthony Johnson, Ashanti McGee, Jerry Misko, Ras One, Krystal Ramirez, Checko Salgao, Lance Smith, David Veliz and Mikayla Whitmore. Call 702-647-7378.

PLAN AHEAD

David Cook: The winner of the seventh season of “American Idol” is slated to perform at 8 p.m. May 20 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $20. Call 702-547-7777 or visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

LeAnn Rimes: The country singer is scheduled to perform at 7:15 p.m. May 20 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $20. Call 702-267-4849 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Otherwise: The local rock group is slated to perform at 8 p.m. May 21 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets are $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

Rose Society meeting: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society plan to host a free meeting at 7 p.m. May 26 at the extension’s Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, on the topic of preparing your rose garden for summer heat. Judith Kafantaris, Master Gardener and consulting rosarian, is set to lead the discussion. Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

Mini Con: Henderson Libraries is planning to host a mini comic book convention from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 28 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. The free event will feature a live recording of the podcast “Geek Shock,” cosplay and a panel discussion on pop culture herorines. Call 702-492-7252 or hendersonlibraries.com.

Survivor: The musical group, best known for its hit “Eye of the Tiger,” is slated to perform at 7 p.m. May 28 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $35. Visit themresort.com.

Foundation Assisting Seniors: The organization is slated to host its 13th annual charity golf tournament at 7:30 a.m. May 30 at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road. The cost is $100 per player, who can compete individually or with teams. There is expected to be more than 100 raffle prizes throughout the event. Visit foundationassistingseniors.org.

National Barrel Horse Association: The free horse-racing event is scheduled from June 2-5 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit southpointarena.com/events.

Metropolis: The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is slated to play a live score to the classic silent movie at 8 p.m. June 10 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $10. Call 702-267-4849 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Martin Nievera: The singer is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. June 11 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $32. Visit themresort.com.

Graveyard 2-Pitch Tournament: The city of Henderson is inviting baseball teams to practice their skills with this event, scheduled at noon June 11 at the Russell Road Recreation Complex, 5901 E. Russell Road, and the Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, 298 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd. Call 702-267-4150.

Blues in the Desert: Musicians Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang are scheduled to perform at 6 p.m. June 4 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $36. Call 702-267-4849 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Junefest: The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. June 11 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, and is slated to feature performances from artists such as Pat Benatar, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and The English Beat. Tickets start at $29. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.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, June 14 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.

Christopher Titus: The comedian is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. June 17-19 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Call 702-796-7111.

Baby Loves Disco: The community is invited to a giant dance party set from noon to 3 p.m. June 18 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. The free event will feature music and family-friendly activities such as face painting, fake tattoos, and arts and crafts. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

Glow Worm: The fun run is scheduled at 8 p.m. June 18 at Equestrian Park South, 1298 Equestrian Drive. Participants are invited to wear glow-in-the-dark attire in the 5K event. Registration costs $35 until June 16 and $40 the day of the event. Participants can pick up their race packets until June 16 at the Heritage Park Aquatic Complex, 310 S. Racetrack Road. Call 702-267-4035.

Charo: The comedian and flamenco guitarist is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. June 24 and 25 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Call 702-796-7111 or visit southpointcasino.com.

Fourth of July: The city of Henderson is slated to host its free annual celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. July 4 at Mission Hills Park, 551 E. Mission Drive. Call 702-267-4035 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Midnite Madness: The 28th annual event invites baseball teams from across the valley for an all-night event set from July 8-10 at the Russell Road Recreation Complex, 5901 E Russell Road, and the Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, 298 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd. Team entry is $250. Players get one pitch to knock the ball as far as they can. Call 702-267-4150.

Citizens Academy: The Henderson Police Department plans to offer the 14-week program from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays starting Aug. 9. The class is expected to go over topics such as use of force, gang enforcement and crime scene investigation. Participants must be 18 or older. Application deadline is July 1. Call 702-267-4865 or visit cityofhenderson.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.

ONGOING

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 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.