Northern-area Community Events Calendar, Aug. 4-10, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Night Hike: The free activity is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. The night 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.

2. “No Ordinary Life”: The free exhibition of artwork by Kim Johnson is set to be displayed through Oct. 1 at the Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The exhibit visually explores the diverse, natural order and design around people with subtle nuances of how people operate on sociological, psychological and primal levels. Hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Call 702-647-7378.

3. Back-to-school fair and Ward 6 Movie in the Park: A free screening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is planned from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheater, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Residents are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs. A food truck is set to be available. Call 702-229-6154 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov/ward6.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Improve Your Immune System: The workshop is planned from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 4 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Ida Connors plans to teach how to resist disease and illness by strengthening the immune system through diet and managing stress. Admission is free with a $2 annual membership to Las Vegas senior programs. Registration is required. Call 702-229-1702.

Healthier Living Workshop: The workshop is planned from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 5 through Sept. 9, at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican is set to present the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed by Stanford University School of Medicine. Advance registration is required. Admission is free with a $2 annual membership to Las Vegas senior programs. Call 702-229-1702.

Let’s Draw the Story!: The story time and activity is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 3 to 7 are invited to listen to a story and draw whatever comes to mind. Call 702-507-6100 or visit lvccld.org.

All Star Friday Nights: Sons of Soul is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 5 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Junior Ranger: The free program is planned from 2 to 3 p.m. Aug. 6, 13 and 20 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road, and is set to teach junior rangers about the Spring Mountains, how to help protect the area and other outdoor skills. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

Boz Scaggs: The concert is set at 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission starts at $39.95 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Adam Ferrara: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $17.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

“Cu Again”: The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts is set to host a metalwork exhibit by artist and CSN student Kim McTaggart through Aug. 6 at the Artspace Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is free. Call 702-651-4146.

Guided Hikes: The free activity is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28 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.

Campfire Through the Ages: The free event is planned from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. Families are invited to celebrate National S’mores Day, while making S’mores, singing campfire songs and hearing classic fireside stories. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

LEGO Club: The group is set to meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to share stories and books and build projects inspired by those stories. Call 702-507-6100.

“Woodturner’s Delight”: The exhibit featuring wood-turned creations is set to be on display during regular library hours through Sept. 13 inside the gallery at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107.

WORTH A DRIVE

The History of Burlesque in Las Vegas: The event, part of the Las Vegas Stories Series, is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. As the Burlesque Hall of Fame gets ready to move into its new museum in the Las Vegas Arts District, executive director Dustin Wax plans to discuss the history of burlesque in Las Vegas from Harold Minsky’s first revues at the Dunes and Lili St. Cyr’s residency at the El Rancho through the glamour years of the ‘70s. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Hot Havana Nights: The event is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. The celebration of Cuban culture is set to in­clude Cuban cuisine, tropical cocktails, music, dancing, casino-style games, hand-rolled Mob Museum-label premium cigars by Spirit of Cuba and more. Tickets are $69 for general admission with a 10 percent discount for museum members. Visit themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

Harry Potter Art Show: The First Friday opening of a group art show of work inspired by Harry Potter is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5 at The Bubblegum Gallery, 1800 S. Industrial Road, Suite 207D. Visit facebook.com/thebubblegumgallery.

“The Sound of Music”: Performances by the national touring production are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 14 and 2 p.m. Aug. 6, 7, 13 and 14 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $36 to $127. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Star Gazing: Friends of Red Rock Canyon is planning Astronomy Night Aug. 6 in the Visitor Center parking lot at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Visitors must be in before the gates lock at 8 p.m. The park entry fee is $7 per vehicle. Another event is planned Oct. 8. Call 702-515-5350.

Elvis tribute show: Three Elvis Presley tribute artists — Ted Torres, Brandon Bennett and Jay Dupuis — are set to pay homage to Elvis in “One Night with The King,” set for 8:30 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7 in the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $19.50. Visit suncoastcasino.com.

NV Energy Senior Energy Assistance Expo: The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 6 at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Seniors age 62 or older may meet NV Energy customer service representatives and determine if they are eligible for assistance with past-due balances. Customers must bring a valid Nevada driver’s license or Nevada State ID, past-due NV Energy electric bill, and proof of income or pending income. Anyone who has received energy assistance within the previous 12 months is not eligible to receive assistance but can take advantage of other resources including other organizations offering services to seniors such as Southwest Gas, CenturyLink, the Nevada Welfare Division and the Social Security Administration. Visit tinyurl.com/nvnrgexpo.

“Martin Kreloff/A Retrospective”: The free exhibit is set to be on display during regular library hours through Aug. 6 in The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., featuring pop art-influenced paintings, drawings and new media works. Experience Kreloff’s 50-year journey as an artist and the many celebrities he’s met and painted. Call 702-507-6222.

Super Toy Con: The diecast model car, toy, comic and pop culture convention is set from 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 6 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 7 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Celebrity guests are scheduled to include Chris Sarandon, the voice of Jack Skellington; David Anders from the television series “iZombie”; Milo Ventimiglia from the television series “Heroes;” David Prowse, who played Darth Vader; and William Zabka from the 1984 film “The Karate Kid.” Single-day tickets start at $12. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

Back to School: A variety of fairs to get students ready for the new school year are expected to take place at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. Cox Communication’s back-to-school fair, with 30 community agencies and organizations, is slated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6. A fashion show featuring clothes from various retailers is scheduled at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Aug. 13. The 20th annual Back-to-School event is set from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 20. The mall is expected to launch Operation School Bell, a partnership with Hot 97.5-FM and the Assistance League that provides a school supply drive. Through Aug. 19, people can also enter to win a $500 shopping spree. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

Water on the Meadow: Rangers and volunteers are set to roll out the slip n’ slide for water play in the meadow from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 7, 21 and 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Swim suites are suggested as are baby shampoo donations to help make the slide slippery. Entry to the park is $7 for Nevada residents. Call 702-875-4141 or email smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.

Flower Club: The Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society’s Aug. 7 meetings plans to host speaker Mary Gerritsen, presenting “The Orchids of Borneo” at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The social hour begins at 1 p.m., and the meeting starts at 2 p.m. Additionally, there will be a sale of orchids, show-and-tell, food and refreshments. The meeting is free and open to the public. Call 702-845-4872.

“The Cat’s Meow”: The immersive staging play is scheduled for an extended run at 7 p.m. Sundays beginning Aug. 7 at the Velveteen Rabbit, 1218 S. Main St. Cocktail hour is scheduled at 6 p.m. The play is set in November 1924 when a mysterious Hollywood death occurred aboard media mogul William Randolph Hearst’s yacht. Included among the famous guests that weekend were Charlie Chaplin; Hearst’s mistress, starlet Marion Davies; the studio system creator, producer Thomas Ince; and feared gossip columnist, Louella Parsons. Admission is limited to adults 21 or older, and tickets are $25 for bar seating and $30 for lounge seating. All tickets include a cocktail specially concocted for the event. Visit table8lv.com.

“Bring It On”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the hip-hop- and rap-infused cheerleading musical are scheduled under the stars at 8:05 p.m. Aug. 10-13, 17-20 and 24-27 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.

Red Rock Canyon children’s program: The Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association is putting together a season-long 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 for roughly 90 minutes. Dates include Aug. 9 and 16. Registration is required (participants can sign up for multiple dates). Visit RedRockCanyonLV.org or call 702-515-5367.

Hot yoga in the Neon Boneyard: One-hour hot yoga sessions with certified instructor Eileen Lorraine in the Neon Museum’s boneyard, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, are scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17 and 31. The class is appropriate for beginners to advanced yogis 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.

“A Visual Language”: The exhibition featuring works made by a combination of painting and found objects is scheduled to be on display from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Aug. 19 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

“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.

“All About Clay”: The exhibit by the Nevada Clay Guild is set to be on display during regular library hours through Aug. 21 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, showing stoneware and porcelain works by guild members. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3860.

PLAN AHEAD

All Star Friday Nights: StarOne All-Stars is slated to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 12 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Board Bound Leadership Conference: The event is planned Aug. 12 and 13 at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. The Philantrepreneur Foundation, partnering with United Way, SCORE and SBDC, is holding the two-day event, which features 16 hours of content-driven learning focused on the needs and attributes of nonprofit board leadership. The training includes topics on board governance, leadership, assessment and fundraising. The nonprofit rate is $497 to register, and the cooperate rate is $997, which includes all training materials and lunch. Visit thephilantrepreneur.com or call 702-577- 7369.

My Design!: The workshop is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Youths 11 to 17 are invited to represent their fandom by painting a T-shirt or bag. The library will provide stencils and paint. Youths must bring T-shirts, bags or pillowcases. Visit lvccld.org.

Mirage — Tribute to Fleetwood Mac: The concerts are set at 8 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

EMG Town Hall on Veterans Treatment Courts: The town hall is set from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Veterans Transition Resource Center, 2550 Nature Park Drive, Suite 200. Adults are invited to discuss discrepancies about the Nevada Revised Statute 176A.280, 176A.285 and 176A.290, and to contribute ideas to nonpartisan Bill Draft Request 57, which is set to be introduced during the 2017 Nevada Legislature. Admission is free, but registration is required. Visit emgnv.com.

Peter White: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Dennis Wise “King for a Night”: The concert is set at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

Free fiction writing workshop: The workshop with Maxwell Alexander Drake is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 14 and from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 inside the meeting room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults are invited to learn how to make bath and body products, troubleshoot problems, work on group projects, participate in a soap exchange and win giveaways. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

All Star Friday Nights: Rhythm Nation is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Teen Book Chats: The book club plans to meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 11 to 17 are invited to chat about their favorite books. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Hot August Night Rob Garrett’s Tribute to Neil Diamond: The concert is planned at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $15 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Jazz Under the Stars with Matt Marshack: A concert by the pool is planned for 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $23.50. Visit aliantegaming.com.

All Star Friday Nights: Tyriq and Jamestown is slated to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 26 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit aliantegaming.com.

United Blood Services Blood Drive: The blood drive is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 702-228-4483.

The Rat Pack: The concert is planned at 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $19.95. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Jeffrey Osborne: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $48.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Queen Nation Tribute to Queen: The concert is set at 8 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

End of Summer Bash Festival & Car Show: The event is set at 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $5. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Average White Band: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $39.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Billy Bob Thornton And The Boxmasters: The concert is slated at 8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $24.95. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Conquer Chiari fundraiser and walk: A fundraiser to raise awareness for chiari is planned at 9 a.m. Sept. 17 at Centennial Hills Park, 7150 N Buffalo Drive. Games, booths and a picnic and barbecue are planned. Registration is free, but a $25 donation is suggested. Visit conquerchiari.org.

The Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk and 5K: The Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation is registering participants for the Sept. 24 Hemophilia Walk and 5K at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. A light pre-walk breakfast, music, fun activities for children and a team T-shirt contest are planned. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Admission to Floyd Lamb Park is free for all walk participants. There is no fee to register, but donations are welcomed. Visit hemophilia.org.

Bailamos!: The Latin concert is set at 8 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $20 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Jazz Under the Stars with Alex Bugnon: A concert by the pool is planned for 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $23.50. Visit aliantegaming.com.