Southwest and Spring Valley Community Events Calendar, Sept. 1-7, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Air Supply: The soft-rock duo is set to play at 8 p.m. Sept. 2-4 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $39.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

2. Off-Season Series: Super Summer Theatre is teaming with Speeding Theatre Over 55, a local senior theater group, to put on black box theatrical productions at Super Summer Theatre Studios, 4340 S. Valley View Blvd, Suite 210. Upcoming shows scheduled include “Second Chance,” set for 7 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3 and 2 p.m. Sept. 3 and 4; “Cemetery Club,” set for 7 p.m. Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 and 2 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30; “Winter Holidays,” set for 7 p.m. Dec. 16-18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18; and “The Bikinis,” set for 7 p.m. March 3, 4, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. March 5 and 12. Tickets are $5. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

3. Sit ’n’ Sew: Celebrate National Sewing Month with activities and demonstrations by American Sewing Guild members from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Guild members are slated to be working on monogramming, fabric flowers, embroidery and serger techniques. Visit lvccld.org.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Night hike: A 2-hour, 2-mile, ranger-guided hike for ages 7 or older is scheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Entry to the park is $7 for Nevada residents. Arrive by 6:30 p.m. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

“Farragut North”: Performances of the play by Beau Willimon are scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m Sundays, Sept. 2-18, in the black box at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org.

Make America Rock Again Tour: A hard-rock band lineup including Trapt, Saliva, Saving Abel, Alien Ant Farm, Crazytown, 12 Stones and Tantric is scheduled to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $15. Visit orleansarena.com.

Pop Strings Orchestra: The 15-piece band is slated to perform free at 11 p.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 24 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

Cabin fever: A park ranger is slated to demonstrate dutch oven cooking, firearms and storytelling from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 3 outside the 1870s sandstone cabin at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Entry to the park is $7 for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Improv at the library: The Las Vegas Improvisational Players are set to perform an all-ages show from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. The troupe is also set to lead improv workshops from 5 to 6 p.m. Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Visit lvccld.org.

Pop-Up Science: Kids are invited to check out science explorations in the garden at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in September at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Activities are included with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org.

Music club: The Spring Valley Music Club invites music lovers to join them for an hour of discussion on a particular record from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Playing with Light: Guests can use basic physics principals to explore interactive exhibits at a visiting exhibit on the art of illumination through Sept. 4 in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Guests can sneak past a laser light security block, step inside a giant telescope and draw with infrared paint. The exhibit is free with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org.

Auditions: Brush up those Irish accents for auditions for “Outside Mullingar” by Patrick Shanley, to be directed by Jacob Moore and Josh Sigal. Auditions are set from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5 and 6 at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Visit lvlt.org.

Class registration: Registration is underway for the fall session, set to begin Sept. 7, at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Classes are planned for children, teens and adults in visual arts, dance, drama and more. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.

Parrot Meeting: The Phin City Parrothead Club’s next meeting is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Tommy Rocker’s Mojave Beach, 4275 Dean Martin Drive. There will be a raffle with many parrot-based prizes to raise money for Working K9 Rescue. Nonmembers are welcome. Visit phincityphc.org.

Superhero 5K: Chet Buchanan is set to host the run and 1-mile walk to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Nevada Sept. 10 at Exploration Peak Park, 9700 S. Buffalo Drive. On-site registration is set to begin at 6:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 7:30 a.m., the 5K at 8 a.m. and the 1-mile walk at 8:15 a.m. Participants are encouraged to dress up in superhero attire. Registration ranges from $15 for children to $40 for adults before Sept. 7. After that, registration is $45. Visit candlelightersnv.org.

Super Summer Gala: A gala to benefit Super Summer Theatre is scheduled Sept. 11 in the meadow at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $150 for a VIP reception set to begin at 5 p.m. or $75 for adults and $40 for children for the main event set to begin at 6 p.m. Children 5 or younger get in free. All tickets include dinner and a performance by Speeding Theatre — Over 55. The event is also set to include a casting auction where guests can bid on roles in the 2017 season opener “Oklahoma!” A virtual auction for roles is set to start Sept. 1 at supersummertheatre.org.

9th Island Cultural Club of Las Vegas: The next general membership meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Meetings are held every second Monday of every month. Visit 9thiccoflv.org or email 9thiccoflv@gmail.com.

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

Art show: Emil Fu’s “Impressions of the Spring Mountains,” an exhibit of landscape paintings inspired by Southern Nevada, is set to be on display through Sept. 25 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Zumba class: Jean Smith plans to lead free cardio classes at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org.

Yoga on the Meadow: Yoga sessions are planned weekends in the meadow at 10 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. A Mommy & Me yoga class (dads are welcome) is scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Entry into the park is $7 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $9 per vehicle for others. Email smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.

Charcoal show: Julian Eusebio’s “Art Expression in Color and Charcoal” exhibit is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 20 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org.

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

WORTH A DRIVE

Broadway in the Hood Presents “The Wiz”: Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3 and 2 p.m. Sept. 3 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $19 to $69. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Dog Daze: Dogs are invited to swim in the pool at the Desert Breeze Aquatics Facility, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, starting at 8 a.m. Sept. 3 before the pool is drained for the season. Raffles and pet contests also are planned. Registration is underway and is limited to 100 dogs per session: Dogs less than 50 pounds swim from 8 to 9:15 a.m. and dogs 50 pounds or more swing from 9:45 to 11 a.m. Pre-registration is $5 or pay $10 at the door. Proof of vaccinations is required, and owners are not allowed in the pool. Register at clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration.

Rock of Vegas Summer Concert Series: The series final free concert, featuring Smash Mouth, is set for 9 p.m. on the Third Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience. Visit vegasexperience.com.

First Folio Shakespeare exhibit: A traveling exhibit featuring an original First Folio of works by William Shakespeare is set to be on display at the Special Collections in UNLV’s Lied Library from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 29. The Folger Shakespeare Library, in association with Cincinnati Museum Center and the American Library Association, is touring a First Folio of Shakespeare in 2016 to all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Several community events are to coincide with the exhibition, beginning with a sneak preview of the Nevada Conservatory Theater’s “The Bomb-itty of Errors,” a hip-hop theater adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors,” set for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Goldfield Room at the library. Visit tinyurl.com/unlvff16. Reservations for a 30-minute, self-guided tour of the exhibit or to attend any of the events can be made at tinyurl.com/unlvff16. Reservations may also be made in person at Special Collections at the library. All events are free, but RSVPs are requested. mances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3 and 2 p.m. Sept. 3 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $19 to $69. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Style With a Cause: The fourth annual event is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It is set to include a fashion show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, a real-life beauty transformation and the recognition of unsung heroes from the Las Vegas community. It will support Project 150, a nonprofit helping homeless teens. Tickets start at $100. Visit stylewithacause.com.

Refuge for Women Las Vegas 2016 Golf Challenge Fundraiser: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at Topgolf Las Vegas, 4627 Koval Lane. Refuge for Women Las Vegas is a residential healing environment that provides aftercare for women who have been trafficked or sexually exploited. Tickets are $50 to $3,000. Visit tinyurl.com/rfwtopg, or contact Bri Absher at bri.absher@refugeforwomen.org or 702-301-8331.

Lucky Duck Family Festival: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It is a fundraiser for Positively Kids and is set to include family activities, a dance-a-thon, children’s games, characters, nibble stations and free entertainment including comedian and entertainment host Paul Scally. Attendees can adopt a duck for $5 or a Quack Pack of six ducks for $25, for a chance to win a grand prize of $250,000 at the 3 p.m. duck pluck, where 5,000 rubber ducks will float in the pond at Town Square. To adopt a duck, visit any of the MoneyTree locations or duckrace.com/lasvegas, or call 702-262-0037.

Race Against Prostate and Ovarian Cancer: The sixth annual This One’s for the Boys and Girls 2-Mile Walk and 3-Mile Run is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at Myron Partridge Stadium at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The event is set to benefit 21st Century CARE and Cancer Train, both organizations dedicated to cancer patients in Southern Nevada by providing financial assistance to patients receiving cancer treatment. Registration is $25 online or $30 the day of the event. Visit 21stcenturycare.org.

Las Vegas Philharmonic: Opening night for the 18th season is set to feature guest soprano Maria Valdes at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. An opening-night cocktail reception on stage is planned to follow the performance. Tickets start at $30. Call 702-749-2000 or visit lvphil.org.

Skye Canyon Presents Skye & Stars: An Evening of Stargazing with the Las Vegas Astronomical Societyis planned from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 10 at Skye Canyon, 10111 W. Skye Canyon Drive. Picnicking and music by DJ Tonearmz is set to start at 6:30 p.m. The society plans to provide telescopes and two Mallincams, a powerful high-tech astronomy video camera, for the free event. Officers of the club will be on hand to assist guests using the telescopes and act as guides on what Nebulas, planets, stars and galaxies are in the sky. Visit skyecanyon.com.

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

“Make Them Hear You”: The benefit concert featuring over 20 performers from various shows throughout Las Vegas is set for 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. Proceeds will go to help repair and maintain the sound system at the church. Tickets are $10 at 5thSundayMakeThemHearYou2016.eventbee.com.

Miracle League Home Run Derby: The Miracle League of Las Vegas’ third annual Home Run Derby is planned for 9 a.m. Sept. 24 at Engelstad Family Park & Ball Field, 101 S. Rancho Drive. Eight different age/gender divisions are planned. The league allows all ages with mental and physical disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. Local celebrities and former Major League Baseball players are set to attend. The cost is $20 (using foam bats/balls). Register by Sept. 9 at miracleleaguelasvegas.com/events/home-run-derby-2016.

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.

Pigs for the Kids: The charity barbecue cook-off is set from noon to Sept. 17 at the Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road. The event is set to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. Visit pigsforthekids.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.

PLAN AHEAD

“The Mystery of Edwin Drood”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the play 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.

“Come Back to the Five and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean”: Performances of the play by Ed Graczyk are scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 9-25, at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org.

Quilt show: The Las Vegas Quilters’ Stars Over the Valley quilt show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $8. Visit lasvegasquilters.com.

Wire drawing workshop: Students will study and experiment with line drawing and then use those drawings as inspiration to create three-dimensional wire sculptures under the direction of Jacqueline Eihausen during a workshop scheduled from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The class fee is $15. Register at artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.

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. 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.

Painting with a Ranger: This ranger-guided program planned from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 10 and Oct. 9 will take participants for a walk to find a quiet place and paint at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Basic painting instruction and all the watercolor supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Call 702-875-4141 to sign up. Entry into the park is $7 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $9 per vehicle for others.

Butterfly habitat: The butterflies are slated to return with the reopening of their habitat from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Sept. 10 through Nov. 20 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission to the habitat is $2 for Springs Preserve members and $3 for others. Visit springspreserve.org.

Mrs. Vietnam World: An international pageant showcasing the beauty and talents of married Vietnamese women from all over the world is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Viet Tao is set to serve as emcee. Guests can also expect performances by Khac Viet and The Men and fashions by Tommy Nguyen. Tickets start at $38.15. Visit orleanscasino.com.

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: 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. A kid-friendly version is slated from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sept. 11. Visit springspreserve.org.

Cooking class: A hands-on exploration of gourmet Mexican favorites such as mole, pozole, fish tacos, guacamole, salsas and desserts is scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 16 in the Divine Cafe at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The class is $80.10 for Springs Preserve members and $89 for others. Visit tinyurl.com/divinelv1.

Greek Food Festival: The 44th annual Las Vegas Greek Food Festival is scheduled from 3 to 11 p.m. Sept. 16, noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 17 and noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 18 at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 S. El Camino Road. The annual event includes music, dancing, Greek food, a carnival and tours of the Byzantine church. Admission is $6 for adults and free for children 12 or younger and for active military members and their immediate family. For a full schedule and parking information, visit lasvegasgreekfestival.com.

Autumn plant sale: Native and drought-tolerant plants are set to be featured in the sale scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Springs Preserve members are invited to preview the sale items from 7 to 8 a.m. Admission to the outdoor sale area is free, but paid admission is required to enter museums. Visit springspreserve.org.

Abstracts on fabric: Jacqueline Eihausen is set to lead a hands-on, two-day mixed media on fabric art class from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and 24 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The class fee is $26. Register at artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.

Family Night at the Museum: Families can see the new exhibit, have dinner, play science games and see the film “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tickets are $10 for Springs Preserve members, $15 for others and free to children 2 or younger. Reservations are required. Visit springspreserve.org.

Pioneer Day: See what it was like to live on a ranch in the 1870s with cooking demonstrations, live pack animals, black smith demonstrations, live music, arts and crafts, and costumed interpreters at noon Sept. 17 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Entry to the park is $7 for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Science Fiction, Science Future: Visitors can play games with robots, experiencing augmented reality and more, in a visiting exhibit scheduled to be on display Sept. 18 through Jan. 8 at the Springs Preserve 333 S. Springs Preserve. Visit springspreserve.org.

Kids rock: The band Play Date is set to put on a free concert for families at 11 a.m. Sept. 22 at Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org.

Dana Carvey: Comedian and television and film star Dana Carvey is slated to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 23 and 24 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $54.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Asian Heritage Celebration: Food, music, dance and arts are set to be presented from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event is set to include cooking demonstrations at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., as well as a bonsai tree display and traditional clothing exhibit. Festival admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children and free for children 2 or younger. An additional admission fee is required to enter museums. Visit springspreserve.org.

Rummage sale: Clothing, household goods and books are set to be sold at the fall sale scheduled from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24 at Our Lady of Wisdom Byzantine Catholic Church, 2120 Lindell Road. Call 702-873-5101.

Railway art: The American Society of Railway Artists annual juried show is scheduled to be on display Sept. 30 through Jan. 8 in the Big Springs Gallery in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

Pet party: Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc., a local pet rescue organization, is set to celebrate its eighth birthday with a party at the home of Tom and Conita Jones at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Guests are asked to make a $25 donation per person. To RSVP, contact Sandy Marsh at 702-279-2544 or smarsh2009@yahoo.com.

Festival of Praise: The tour is set to feature Grammy Award-winning artists Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Regina Belle and Karen Clark Sheard, as well as industry favorites such as Hezekiah Walker, at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $35. Visit orleansarena.com.

Henry Prendes Charity Golf Classic: The 10th annual tournament to benefit the construction of Henry’s Place, a camp that was the dream of Metropolitan Police Department Sgt. Henry Prendes, who died in the line of duty in 2006, is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lane. The event is also set to include social activities for nongolfers from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and a dinner with auction from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The fee to play is $200 per player or $700 for a foursome. Nonplayers can join in the festivities and dinner for $30. Visit henrysplace.org.

Coin and stamp shows: The Las Vegas Coin, Currency, Jewelry, Postcard & Stamp Shows are planned from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 14-16 and Dec. 2-4, at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Contact Israel I. Bick at 866-226-0507 or iibick@sbcglobal.net.

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.

Yes: Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman plan to reunite for a show scheduled at 8 p.m. Nov. 19 in The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $50. Visit palms.com.

ONGOING

Stroke support: A stroke survivor support group is scheduled to meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the third Friday of each month at Spring Valley Hospital, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd. Lunch is provided. Register at 702-853-3162.

Guitar for amateurs: Local instructor Don Musser is set to give a free entry-level group lesson for teens, adults and seniors from 4 to 5 p.m. most Sundays at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

“Aurora”: The Film “Aurora: Fire in the Sky” is set to be screened at 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in July in the Big Springs Theater in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

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.

Cardiac support group: The group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month in conference room B at Spring Valley Hospital, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd. RSVP at 702-388-4888.

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 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.