Southwest and Spring Valley Community Events Calendar, May 19-25, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. 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.

2. Ice Cream Festival: Visitors can enjoy stations featuring ice cream sundaes, novelties and root beer floats during the all-you-can-eat Ice Cream Festival scheduled from 10 a.m. t0 4 p.m. May 21 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Also on the schedule is entertainment by Chimps on a Blimp, face painting and an ice cream-eating contest. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children 3 to 12 and free for children 2 or younger. For an extra $3, kids can learn about ice cream science and the edible parts of a cactus and create their own ice cream flavor during classes scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit springspreserve.org.

3. All-Star Showcase: More than 750 students from 14 local elementary and middle schools are slated to perform music and dance numbers in the 12th annual All-Star Showcase from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 19 in the amphitheater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Performances scheduled for the After-School All-Stars program are set to include mariachi band, choir, drumline, hip-hop dance, cheer, ballet folklorico, drama and more. Visit asaslv.org.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Aircraft carrier reunion: Veterans from the USS Ticonderoga, a retired 40,000-ton Essex type class attack carrier, are set to hold their annual reunion May 19-23 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. The veterans are set to tour Hoover Dam, the Strip and the Atomic Testing Museum. Call Lloyd Frank at 702-361-6660.

Walk With a Doc: Take a free educational stroll with University Medical Center physicians at 8 a.m. the third Thursday of most months at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Upcoming topics include: Staying Active with Arthritis on May 19; Fire & Life Safety on June 16; Avoiding Heat Stress in the Desert on July 21; Saving your Sight on Aug. 18; Ovarian & Prostate Cancer Awareness on Sept. 15; Breast Cancer Awareness on Oct. 20; Respiratory & Lung Health on Nov. 17; and Managing Stress & Dealing with Depression on Dec. 15. Visit springspreserve.org.

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

Kiss & Golf: Kiss by Monster Mini Golf plans to open with hard rock mini golf and a Love it Loud Rock & Roll Wedding Chapel at noon May 19 in the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. The attraction is set to be open from 10 a.m. to midnight daily. Visit rockinminigolf.com.

Ask-A-Lawyer: A seminar on drafting contacts or leases followed by an opportunity to meet with an attorney for a free consult is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. May 19 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Cabaret: The Jukebox Heroes are set to play at 9 p.m. May 19-21 and June 16-18 in the Bourbon Street Cabaret Lounge at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. Other free shows coming up include NiteKings at 4 p.m. May 25, June 8, 15, 22 and 29, In-A-Fect at 9 p.m. May 27-29 and June 9-11; Darby O’Gill at 7 p.m. June 1; and WolfCreek at 9 p.m. June 2-4. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Paul Charles: Drummer-turned-frontman Paul Charles Campanella is set to perform from 7 to 10 p.m. May 20 in Social at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit palms.com.

Women in Technology Awards: Las Vegas Community Tech Fund, HiTech Las Vegas LLC and WomenAdvancing are slated to honor Las Vegas technical professionals from 6 to 9 p.m. May 20 at Fresh Wata, 3905 W. Diablo Drive. Tickets are $25. Visit vegaswomentechawards.net.

Rainbow Youth Soccer League signups: Early-bird signups for games for girls or boys ages 2 to 18 are planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21 at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex snack bar, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 4, 11, 18 and 25 and July 2, 9, 16 and 23 at Villa Pizza, 3385 S. Durango Drive. To sign up, participants should bring a copy of their birth certificate, a wallet-size photo and $105 on May 21 or $125 the following dates in cash, check or money order. The fee includes 10 games, a picture plaque and a uniform. Call 702-873-1451 or visit ryslsoccerleague.com.

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.

Three Dog Night: Two of the band’s original members, Danny Hutton and Michael Allsup, are set to perform alongside Paul Kingery, Pat Bautz, Eddie Reasoner and David Morgan at 8 p.m. May 21 and 22 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $44.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

’80s Night: Travel back in time with an ’80s theme party scheduled at 8 p.m. May 21 at Distill Southern Highlands, 4830 W. Pyle Ave. There is no cover charge, but guests must be 21 or older. Visit distillbar.com.

Yoga on the Meadow: A yoga session is planned at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. May 21 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Park admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Transcendent Sound Bath: Recording artist, author and educator Diane Mandle is slated to immerse her audience in the sound of Tibetan bells, bowls, planetary gongs and more during a free concert scheduled from 2 to 3:30 p.m. May 22 in the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Mother Daughter Chai Tea Party and Fashion Show: The event is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. May 22 at Rock The Tea, 6380 S. Valley View Blvd. It is $20 per person or $15 for Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada members. All proceeds benefit the Send a Kid to Camp initiative. Visit jccsn.org.

“The Good Dinosaur”: A free screening of the animated feature is scheduled from 4:30 to 6 p.m. May 23 in the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Art show: Ruby Young, 84, plans to show her mixed media art incorporating fabric and beads in paintings May 24 through July 12 in the gallery of the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. An opening reception is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 24. Visit lvccld.org.

Cabanas for a Cause: The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, has set aside select Mondays throughout the summer to donate a $100 per cabana rental fee to a different charity every week. So far, the lineup includes the Junior League of Las Vegas on May 23; the Las Vegas Rescue Mission and the Aphasia Recovery Center on June 6; Through the Eyes of a Child Foundation on June 13; Three Square food bank on June 20; the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Foundation and the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation on June 27; HELP of Southern Nevada on July 11; the Las Vegas Academy Alumni Association on July 18; Friends of the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre on July 25; Dress for Success Southern Nevada on Aug. 8; the Epicurean Charitable Foundation on Aug. 15; Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation and the Las Vegas Boxer Club and Rescue on Aug. 22; and Special Olympics Nevada on Aug. 29. Visit palms.com.

Senior Law: The Southern Nevada Senior Law Program and Nevada Legal Services plan to team to present a program on debt collection law from noon to 2 p.m. May 25 in the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. After the program, registered participants can get 15 minutes of free legal counseling. Register by calling 702-507-3964. Visit lvccld.org.

Ovation performing arts concert: A music, dance and theater showcase featuring students in the Opportunity Village Performing Arts Program is scheduled at 6 p.m. May 26 at the Ralph and Betty Engelstad Campus of Opportunity Village, 6050 S. Buffalo Drive. Admission is free. Visit opportunityvillage.org.

Blues & Brews Festival: A festival featuring local, regional and international brewers and bands The 44’s, Shanda & The Howlers, and The Lucky Cheats, is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. May 28 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tickets are $35 in advance or $75 for VIP admission that includes access to an indoor, air-conditioned lounge with free food and exclusive beer offerings. Admission at the gate is $40 if available. Each entry includes a sampling mug and unlimited beer samples. Visit springspreserve.org.

Spring Mountain Ranch Docents: Volunteer docents are needed at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. The next training classes are scheduled for June 4, 11, 18 and 25. To volunteer, contact Carlo Luzzi at carlo6180@yahoo.com or 702-355-9341.

Summer conservatories: The Rainbow Youth Theatre plans to host a Summer Children’s Drama Conservatory for actors ages 8 to 11 and a Teen Summer conservatory for actors 12 to 16 June 13-24 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. A performance is slated for June 25. The cost for the two weeks of instruction is $225. Registration is underway. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.

Butterfly habitat: The butterflies are back at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The preserve’s seasonal butterfly habitat is slated to be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through May 30 as weather permits. Admission is $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

Guild show: The Las Vegas Artists Guild plans to display the group show “Light of Spring” through June 12 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

“More Than a Vessel”: The artists of Clay Arts Vegas, a Las Vegas Arts District pottery studio, plan to display works based on the cup in a show slated to be on display through June 14 in the gallery of the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

Decadence in the Desert: The culinary and art event featuring dozens of local artists, food trucks, entertainment and sampling of Ethel M Chocolates is planned from 4 to 9 p.m. May 19 at the chocolate factory, 2 Cactus Garden Drive. It is free and open to the public, but the tasting room is $9.99 per person. A portion of the proceeds raised during the event are to be donated to Opportunity Village. This is the last event of the season, and it will return in the fall. Visit ethelm.com/tastingroom.

Pajama Night: The free event, put on by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. May 20 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The night is expected to include games, an organized pillow fight, a family-friendly movie, a pajama costume contest, a cooking project, a pancake creation station and a breakfast potluck. Register at eventbrite.com or call 702-257-5538.

“Titus Andronicus Jr.”: The play, written and directed by Las Vegas resident Troy Heard, is set for performances at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, May 19-28, and 5 p.m. May 22 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., No. 16B. The play, inspired by Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy, features a cast of children. Tickets are $20. Visit onyxtheatre.com or purchase tickets at the box office an hour before show time.

County Commissioner Debate: District B County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick and Commissioner Steve Ross are set to debate from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 19 at Cram Middle School, 1900 W. Deer Springs Road. Jon Ralston will moderate. Democratic candidates are invited to speak for one minute with no questions, including Catherine Cortez Masto, Senate candidate. This event is sponsored by North Valley Democratic Club, North Las Vegas Democratic Club, Nevada Democratic, Veterans and Military Families Caucus, Stonewall Democratic Club, and Young Dems Democratic Club. Refreshments are planned.

Champagne Luncheon and Fashion Show: Dress for Success Southern Nevada’s fourth annual event is planned from noon to 2:30 p.m. May 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Along with a three-course meal, a fashion show featuring items from Saks Fifth Avenue is planned, along with a pop-up shop with hats by local designer Louisa Voisine and a silent auction sponsored by Bank of Nevada. General admission tickets, which include the luncheon and after-party, are $150 per person ($135 for Little Black Dress Club members). Tables of 10 are available. Visit dressforsuccesssouthernnevada.org or email eventinfo@dfssouthernnevada.org.

Sherry Gordy Summer Breeze Birthday Bash: The event for Sherry Gordy, daughter of Motown founder Berry Gordy, is slated from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 20 at the Fiesta Rancho’s Club Tequila, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5 before 8 p.m. and $10 after 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-631-7000.

“Five”: The exhibition of paintings, sculptures, videos, installations, and photographs from contemporary artists based in Los Angeles and New York is set to be on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, May 20 through Sept. 10, at the Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. A public opening event is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. May 21. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

The second annual VIVA Award: The Vegas Icon Visionary Awards are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. The event, hosted by Clint Holmes and Kelly Clinton-Holmes, is set to honor arts activists Ken Hanlon and Keith Thompson and feature the work of local visual artists and musicians and showcase fashion and couture. Proceeds will benefit the Forgotten Song Foundation Inc., dedicated to recognizing, remembering and sustaining the visual artists and performance artistry of live music. Tickets range from $75 to $150. Visit tinyurl.com/viva2016 or call 702-229-1012.

The Clark County Commodore Computer Club: The group is set to meet from 9 to 11 a.m. May 21 in Room 16 in 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, ext. 5.

Smooth JazzFest 2016: The free event is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m May 21 at Police Memorial Park, 3250 Metro Academy Way. Three artists are set to perform: vocalist Allison Adams-Tucker, saxophonist Darren Motamedy and guitarist Dirk K. Refreshments and drinks will be available for purchase at a cash bar. Lawn seating is available; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Call 702-229-3514.

Red Rock Archaeology Day: The free event is set from 9 a.m. to noon May 21 at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive. The Bureau of Land Management is expected to host table-top educational exhibits provided by Archaeo-Nevada, the Old Spanish Trail Association, Friends of Red Rock and the Red Rock Interpretive Association, related to the preservation/conservation of archaeology on the conservation area. Contact Mark Boatwright at mboatwri@blm.gov or 702-515-5359.

Asian Flowers Festival Marketplace: The second annual event, highlighting the beauty of the culture and flowers of Asia and the Pacific Islands, is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 21 and 22 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Artisan craft vendors, an adult painting class, children’s activities and live performances and demonstrations are planned, as well as food for purchase. Admission is free. Call 702-507-3631 or visit lvccld.org.

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. May 20 and 21 and 4 p.m. May 22. Tickets start at $12. Visit FaithConservatory.com.

“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

Patrick Sieben: The Emmy-award winning singer/songwriter plans to put on a free show from 7 to 1o p.m. May 27 in Social at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

Finance class: Get tips on methods of financing cars from the Financial Guidance Center during a free seminar scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. May 26 in the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Job Fair: Adults, seniors and teens are invited to bring resumes and meet with potential employers during a job fair from 1 to 4 p.m. May 26 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Luca Ciarla Quartet: Jazz violinist Luca Ciarla is set to perform a free concert with Carmine Ioanna on accordion, Maurizio Perrone on double bass and Francesco Savoretti on drums from 7 to 8:15 p.m. May 27 in the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Air Supply: The Australian soft rock duo is set to take the stage at 8 p.m. May 27-29 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $39.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Pop Strings Orchestra: The 15-piece band is slated to put on a free show at 11 p.m. May 28 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

Chris Tucker: The comedian and actor plans to perform at 8 p.m. May 28 in The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $50. Visit palms.com.

Puppet show: Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month with a puppet show from 4 to 5 p.m. May 29 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

“Beauty & The Beast”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the Disney musical are scheduled under the stars at 8:05 p.m. June 1-4, 8-11 and 15-18 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. A season-opening celebration with dinner, drinks and a reserved seat to the show is scheduled at 6 p.m. June 2. Tickets are $75. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Rock the Socks Golf Classic: A two-person scramble golf tournament benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas is scheduled with registration at 7 a.m. and tee-off at 8 a.m. June 3 at Bear’s Best Las Vegas, 11111 W. Flamingo Road. Entry fees start at $130. Visit rmhlv.org.

RibFest: The Nevada Barbecue Association plans its second annual Las Vegas Championship RibFest to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada June 4 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. In addition to competition, the event is set to offer a kids’ zone, cooking demonstrations and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. Sample tickets are set to be sold on site. Visit nvbbq.org.

“(W)rites of Passage”: The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans to present a collection of humorous, warm, touching and tender student writings about growing up in Las Vegas in a show set for 7 p.m. June 3 and 4 at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive; at 7 p.m. June 10 in the Black Box Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway; and at 7 p.m. June 11 in the Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First St., Suite 145. All performances are free. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Dynamic Trombone Quartet: Walt Boenig, Bobby Scann, Kevin Stout and Sonny Hernandez are set to put on a free concert at 2 p.m. June 4 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Preserving Limbs through Wound Care: The event is planned at 11:30 a.m. June 8 at Spring Valley Hospital, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd., Conference Room B. Join Lubna Javed, medical director of the wound care center, as she discusses treatments that can help heal wounds and prevent the possible amputation of damaged arms or legs. RSVP by calling 702-388-4888.

Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute: A Beatles and Ed Sullivan tribute show is scheduled for 8 p.m. June 11 and 12 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $19.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Youth Theatre Academy: Summer youth theater is set to return to the Las Vegas Little Theatre, with three weeks of classes June 13 through July 1. A comedy workshop is scheduled June 13-17. Drama is June 20-24, and a musical theater session is scheduled June 27 through July 1. Children ages 6 to 12 can write, direct and act in shows, and actors ages 13 to 18 can apply as interns to help with activities. The fee to participate is $175 a week with a $50 discount for siblings. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and until 4 p.m. Fridays. For an additional $25, extended drop-off and pick-up are available. Full and partial scholarships may be offered. Visit lvlt.org or call 702-362-7996.

Vegas Fringe Festival: Theater groups are encouraged to apply to be featured in the sixth annual Vegas Fringe Festival, scheduled June 10-19 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Visit lvlt.org .

USA Dance: The local branch of the national nonprofit plans to host all-ages ballroom dances featuring a variety of music styles from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. June 11, July 23, Aug. 27 and Sept. 10 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Most events include a lesson, and some feature exhibition dancing from experts. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for USA Dance members, students and military members. Pay at the door. Visit usadancelasvegas.com.

Men’s Health: What You Should Know: The session is planned from 6 to 7 p.m. June 15 at Spring Valley Hospital, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd., Conference Room B. It is to include an interactive discussion about men’s health, particularly urological concerns. Dr. Lawrence Newman, a local urologist, will discuss signs and symptoms of urological issues men should know. Registration is required. Visit valleyhealthsystem.com/events or call 702-388-4888.

Juneteenth Festival: The Rainbow Dreams Educational Foundation and the city of Las Vegas plan to team for the 16th annual Juneteenth Festival from 6 to 9 p.m. June 19 at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive. The event is set to include entertainment, shopping, storytelling and food. Low-back lawn chairs and blankets are suggested for lawn seating. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Outside food is not permitted. Visit june19lv.com.

“Heritage Habitats”: Ginger Owen and Vicki Vanameyden’s art exhibit focused on nostalgia and memory is set to be on display June 24 through Oct. 1 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Visit artslasvegas.org.

“Memphis The Musical”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the musical are scheduled under the stars at 8:05 p.m. July 6-9, 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.

Chicago: The band is scheduled to play its hits at 8 p.m. July 9 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $75. Visit palms.com.

Super Toy Con: The diecast model car, toy, comic and pop culture convention is set for 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;” and William Zabka from the 1984 film “The Karate Kid.” Single-day tickets start at $12. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

“Bring It On”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the 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.

Contemporary country: “Ghostlight,” a show featuring contemporary country music, is scheduled from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 28 in the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza, 720 Twin Lakes Drive. Admission is free. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for outdoor seating. Wine and refreshments will be available for purchase. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Jackson Browne: The singer/songwriter plans to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $66. Visit palms.com.

“The Mystery of Edwin Drood”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the musical are scheduled under the stars at 7:05 p.m. Sept. 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24 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 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.

Culture Club: The band plans to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at The Pearl in the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $70. Visit palms.com.

Stars Over the Valley: The Las Vegas Quilters’ annual quilt show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Springs Preserve, 333 Valley View Blvd. Visit lasvegasquilters.com.

Creature features: The cult classic films “The Brain from Outer Space” and “The Brain That Wouldn’t Die” are slated to be screened from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza, 720 Twin Lakes Drive. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-3514.

Il Divo: The classical crossover group is set to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $74 and are on sale now. Visit palms.com.

ONGOING

Friday Night Live: Live bands are slated to play from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Admission is $5. An after party with DJ R.O.B. is scheduled from 10 p.m. to midnight. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Karaoke Night: The restaurant at Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16395 Bonnie Springs Road, offers karaoke from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays and live music Saturday nights. Visit bonniesprings.com.

Improving improv: Drop-in improv classes with a new instructor every month are scheduled from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Sci Fi Center, 5077 S. Arville St. Admission is $10. Visit the thescificenter.com.

Bluegrass jam sessions: The events are planned at 11:30 p.m. Saturdays on the patio at McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 110. Call 702-247-7000.

Birds of the Air Food Pantry: The pantry, operating out of Epic Church, 8755 W. Warm Springs Road, is set to provide free groceries to those in need from 10 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of the month. ZIP codes served are 89113, 89118, 89139, 89141, 89148, 89178, and 89179. Email birdsoftheair@epiclv.org.

A Home 4 Spot: Pet adoption events are scheduled from 11 am. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Petco, 10000 W. Sahara Ave., from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. the third Saturday of most months at Woof Gang Pet Bakery, 7080 N. Durango Drive, Suite 140, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of most months at The Wagging Tail Pet Store, 10170 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 157. Visit ahome4spot.com.

Buddhism 101: The free event is planned at 10 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the SGI-Las Vegas Buddhist Center, 2725 W. Charleston Blvd. Participants can learn about Nichiren Buddhism, karma, the Lotus Sutra and how to chant to transform their lives and become happy. Visit sgi-usa-lasvegas.org or call 702-258-6489.

Pau Hana Social: The Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club conducts a monthly social gathering at the Aloha Kitchen & Bar, 2605 S. Decatur Blvd., No. 110. Potential new members are invited to attend. Visit lasvegashcc.org.

Film screenings and live performances: The Sci Fi Center, 5077 Arville St., offers events most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. A Typical Saturday Night, an evening of burlesque and comedy, is scheduled at 10 p.m. every third Saturday. Live shadowcast performances of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” are scheduled at 10 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. For a full schedule of upcoming showings, visit thescificenter.com.

Toddler fun: Staff members from Family to Family Connection plan to demonstrate activities for toddlers and parents at 11:30 a.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

Fish feeding: Watch staff members feed the fish in the faux stream at 4 p.m. Fridays at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Visit basspro.com.

Las Vegas Crafters Guild: The group meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday at Michaels, 7195 Arroyo Crossing Parkway. Visit lasvegascraftersguild.com or call 702-260-0932.

Live music: Music is offered from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays featuring Marty Mancuso and from noon to 3 p.m. Sundays featuring Mark and Dom at Elements Fine Casual Dining & Cocktails, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 100. Call 702-750-2991 or visit elementscasualdining.com.

Square Dancing Classes: The Stardusters Square & Round Dancers are set to meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays for $5 at the Meadows Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 2900 S. Valley View Blvd. Call 702-348-4906.

Ethnic Express International Folk Dancing: The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., has scheduled dancing for participants 8 or older from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays. The cost is $4 per person. Learn international dance styles, including Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Israeli, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian and Turkish folk dances. Call 702-732-4871 or visit ethnicexpresslasvegas.org.

Scottish Country Dancing: The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., is set to host dancing for participants 13 or older from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Fridays. The cost is $5 per person. Call 702-229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.

Free Zumba Classes: Licensed instructor Jean Smith teaches dance fitness to Latin rhythms, appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Call 702-507-6030 or visit lvccld.org. This class is also offered at 6 p.m. Fridays at Body Focus Fitness, 7380 S. Eastern Ave. Call 702-228-4967.

Open mic: Events are planned from 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Call 702-365-7111 or visit orleanscasino.com.

Live local bands: Bands play at 9 p.m. Saturdays at Money Plays, 4755 W. Flamingo Road, and an open mic night is scheduled at 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Visit moneyplayslv.com.

Lounge offerings: The Gold Coast Showroom Lounge, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, is set to host free shows by DJ Manny at 6 p.m. Thursdays.

Karaoke: Music is scheduled from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Jack’s Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit palacestation.sclv.com.

John Windsor: The singer is scheduled to perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturdays and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays at McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. He also is scheduled at 8:45 p.m. Mondays at Ri Ra Irish Pub in Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit john-windsor.com.

Jerry Tiffe: The musician is scheduled to perform from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd. Visit arizonacharliesdecatur.com.

The Peter Love Trio: The group is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at Jack’s Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit palacestation.sclv.com.