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

1. 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.

2. “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.

3. 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.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 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.

Teen Book Chats: The book club is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 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.

Keiko Matsui: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Ian & Chastity: The concert is set for 9 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Admission is free. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: The blood drive is planned from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Feb. 20 inside Highland Hills Stake’s Cultural Hall, 3350 W. Alexander Road. Identification is required to donate. To schedule an appointment, call Mike Stephens at 702-374-1587.

Sustainable Gardening in Las Vegas: The lecture is planned from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults, seniors and teens are invited to join Master Gardener Susan Price Haas as she shares her experiences on successful gardening in a desert climate. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Yu Gi Oh: The game is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 11 to 17 are invited to play Yu Gi Oh and hang out with friends. Participants must bring their own cards. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Free fiction writing workshop: The workshop with Maxwell Alexander Drake is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 21 and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 inside the meeting room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

DIY Craft Club: The club is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to get creative and make a craft. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Introduction to Making Soap: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults are invited to learn how to make soap with essential oils and natural colors. Registration is required. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Polymer Clay Expressions: The annual exhibit is scheduled during regular library hours through Feb. 28 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. The exhibit features a collection of work crafted by members of the Las Vegas Polymer Clay Guild. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Whale Watching Trip: The trip from the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, to Dana Point, Calif., is planned March 13. Join the chartered bus tour and visit Dana Point for a private whale-watching experience. Participants are set to meet at the center at 3:45 a.m. The 24-hour trip costs $120 with a current city of Las Vegas Active Adult/Senior Programs membership or $150 for nonmembers. Advanced registration is required. Call 702-229-1702.

“Front Yard Zoo — Controlling Nature”: The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts is set to host the exhibit by Miami University Hamilton, Ohio, professor of art Roscoe Wilson from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through March 19 at the Artspace Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Wilson’s artwork explores the relationship between nature, consumerism and waste. Call 702-651-4146.

“Wallflowers”: The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts is slated to host the exhibit by Jill Parisi during regular gallery hours through March 19 at the CSN Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The gallery plans to include printmaking and printmaking-based installation art by State University of New York at New Paltz associate professor of printmaking Parisi. Parisi’s artwork celebrates the plant and animal kingdom’s wide palette and intricate patterns. Call 702-651-4146.

Create with Code Jr.: The class is planned from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays from through March 30 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 5 to 7 are invited to learn about coding through interactive projects using the Scratch Jr. visual programming language. Children can learn how to record their voices and sound to projects, use message blocks to make characters communicate, learn how to change their project’s background and more. The cost is $155. Visit techbrainiacs.com. Call 702-507-6107.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 sessions 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.

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.

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

All Star Friday Nights with Rhythm Nation: As part of All Star Friday Nights, Rhythm Nation is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Feb. 26 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Peace Frog — A tribute to the Doors: The concert is set at 8 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

In It’s Entirety Concert Series: The concert featuring Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon Live!is set at 8 p.m. March 5 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $15 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Jonathan Butler: The concert is set for 8 p.m. March 19 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Desire — A U2 Tribute featuring Pavel Sfera as Bono: The concert is set at 8 p.m. March 25 and 26 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Yvonne Silva: The concert is set for 9 p.m. March 26 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Admission is free. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

He Said! She Said! Comedy Tour: The comedy tour is set for 8 p.m. March 26 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $25.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Bonfire — A Tribute to the music of AC/DC: The concert is set at 8 p.m. April 1 and 2 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $5 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

ONGOING

Voodoo Band: The concert is scheduled at 9 p.m. Fridays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Darren Michaels: The concert is planned for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at A-Bar at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Yellow Brick Road: The concert is planned for 10 p.m. Saturdays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Ride a horse: The horse riding activity is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Horses4Heroes Community Equestrian Center inside Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Rides are $10 per person, and children 2 or younger are admitted free. The ride includes a visit to the barnyard. All other activities, including trail ride classes (part lesson, part trail ride) are by appointment. Trail ride classes are $50 per person. Email events@horses4heroes.org.

Ranch Day Camps: The day camp is set to open during school staff development days at Horses4Heroes Community Equestrian Center inside Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Email camps@horses4heroes.org.

Spring Mountain docent classes: The Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Docent Organization is seeking volunteers. Classes are underway. Call Carlo Luzzi at 702-355-9341 or email carlo6180@yahoo.com.

Free ski lessons: Complimentary coaching from certified ski and snowboard instructors is planned at the Lee Canyon Ski & Snowboard Resort, 6725 Lee Canyon Road, to any visitor at any time. Guests 13 or younger may participate in the free coaching program only when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Visit leecanyonlv.com.