Southwest-area Community Events Calendar for Feb. 18-24, 2016

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Walk With a UMC Doc: Travel the trails with a physician from University Medical Center and chat about health issues from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

Medicare Information: Join a representative from the Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program for a discussion of Medicare benefits from 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 18 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3940.

Love and Money: Learn how to make financial agreements between partners at a free workshop scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3940.

Gypsy Road: The five-piece rock band is set to play at 10 p.m. Feb. 18 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

"Infrared": Sean Russell's infrared photographs of lake homes, docks and shorelines in Big Lake, Minn., are set to be on display Feb. 18 through April 24 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3940.

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.

Killian's Angels: The band is set to perform at 9 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 in Brendan's Irish Pub in The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com.

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.

Fun Friday: Children ages 6 to 11 are invited to play with Legos, board games or Wii or Xbox systems from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

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.

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.

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.

Tennis: The Spanish Trail Spring Classic adult tennis tournament is scheduled to host mixed doubles play Feb. 21-24 and doubles play Feb. 24-28 at the Spanish Trail Tennis Club, 7450 Mission Hills Drive. Registration deadlines are Feb. 18 and 21. Weekday matches begin at 6 p.m. and Sunday matches at 9 a.m. There are no Saturday matches. Entry fees are $40 per team. Visit tennislink.usta.com and enter #257130616 or #257130516 into the tournament search.

Scholarship Information: The Las Vegas/Southern Nevada Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Nevada plans a workshop to show people how to secure scholarships and internships from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 20 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3940.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament: Kids and teens are invited to bring their own decks to play the dueling card game from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. There's no buying, selling or playing for cards. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

Arctic Voices: Learn about the wildlife and people who live in the Arctic at a Canadian Museum of Nature and Science North exhibit set to be on display Feb. 20-May 18 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

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.

Crochet for Beginners: Instructor and crochet book author Marsha Lee plans to offer a free beginners session from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Participants should bring their own supplies. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3964.

Music Club: The Windmill Music Club is set to meet and discuss a specific album or artist from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-6030.

"Cinderella": A free screening of the new live-action film is scheduled from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 22 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3940.

Anime Club: Cosplay is welcome in the Anime Club, a group of manga-loving teens set to meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-6030.

Eastern Christian Formation Institute: Our Lady of Wisdom Byzantine Catholic Church, 2120 Lindell Road, plans to offer the class Scripture Reaching in Depth — The Catholic Epistles at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 and March 1, 8, 15 and 22. Soup suppers are planned for 5 p.m. in the church hall to precede the classes. The free courses will count toward Catechist Certification. Call 702-873-5101.

Lego Club: Kids are invited to build with Lego bricks from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Feb. 23 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3940.

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.

Global Hope Gala: The Global Charity Foundation's Midnight in the Oasis gala is set to feature cocktails, dinner, live entertainment, and live and silent auctions to benefit health care and education programs for at-risk women and children in Las Vegas and India. Nevada State College President Bart Patterson is set to speak at the event set for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lane. Tickets are $125. Visit gcfcares.org or call 785-608-7129.

Variety Salutes Hollywood: Variety The Children's Charity is slated to host a red carpet Oscar party staring with pre-Oscar coverage at 4 p.m. Feb. 28 on the big screen at Brenden Theaters at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Co-hosted by ABC news anchor Dayna Roselli and 98.5 KLUC-FM's Chet Buchanan, guests can walk the red carpet with local celebrities and watch the award show at the benefit event. Tickets are $25 and include $25 in theater concessions. VIP tickets are $250 and include an hors d'oeuvre menu created by Alizé at the Top of The Palms. Visit varietysn.org.

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.

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.

"Wonders of the Arctic": Learn about the crucial role that ice plays in the lives of people and animals in the Arctic during screenings of the film scheduled from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in February in the Big Springs Theater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The film is included with admission to the Springs Preserve. Visit springspreserve.org.

Gardening Series: A series on designing gardens with hands-on experience in a teaching garden is scheduled from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturdays through March 12 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The cost is $37.50 for individual classes. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

Sinatra's Centennial: The Las Vegas News Bureau plans to celebrate Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday with photographs in an exhibit set to run through March 20 during regular hours at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-6030.

"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.

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: The area's best student artwork and writing is set to be on display through April 3 in the Big Springs Gallery at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Gallery admission is included with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org.

"Force of Nature" Exhibit: The free exhibit featuring works by Elizabeth Blau, Rossitiza Todorova and Orlando Montenegro Cruz on nature and movement relating to travel through space and the human effect on the environment is planned from 12:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through April 20 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Call 702-229-6383.

WORTH A DRIVE

"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.

"To Kill a Mockingbird": Performances by the Nevada Conservatory Theatre are planned at 8 p.m. Feb. 18-20, 25-27 and 2 p.m. Feb. 21 and 28 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $27.50 and $33. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

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.

Mozart's "Cosi Fan Tutte": Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $15. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

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.

Rescue in need of volunteers: The Las Vegas Valley Humane Society is seeking to add several volunteers in a variety of positions to help with its efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and reduce animal population in Southern Nevada. Interested and new volunteers can get more information and training during a volunteer orientation planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20 at the rescue office, 2965 S. Jones Blvd., E-2. RSVP by calling 702-434-2009 or visit lvvhumane.org.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

PLAN AHEAD

Retired New York City Police officers meeting: The 35-year-old group plans to meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at O'Aces Bar & Grill, 4955 S. Decatur Blvd. It meets the last Thursday of the month. Email trimboli.peter@yahoo.com.

Real Mario Maker: Kids are invited to make physical Mario worlds out of paper with templates and glue from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-6030.

Metal in the Pearl: Megadeth is set to be joined by Suicidal Tendencies, Children of Bodom and Havok at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49.54. Visit palms.com.

Michael Grimm: The artist and past winner of "America's Got Talent" is set to perform at 9 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27 in Brendan's Irish Pub in The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Cyanide: The Las Vegas-based heavy metal band is set to perform a free show at 10 p.m. Feb. 26 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

JAMZ Nationals: The youth cheer and dance All-Star division championships are set for Feb. 26-29 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $16.50. Visit orleansarena.com.

Tomato Workshop: Learn the basics of growing tomatoes in the desert during a workshop scheduled from 8 to 10 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The class is $10 for members or $15 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

Polar Bear Party: Preschoolers can celebrate International Polar Bear Day with stories, songs and a craft from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 27 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

March Eclipses: Mary Swick, astrologer and feng shui consultant, plans a presentation on the March eclipses from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3940.

David Perrico & His Pop Strings Orchestra: Expect pop, jazz, rock and R&B with modern orchestrations by Perrico when the 15-piece ensemble performs a free set at 11 p.m. Feb. 27 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

College Planning: A session on ways to save for college co-sponsored by the Heartland Institute of Financial Education is scheduled from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3940.

Showbiz Kidz Showcase: Fortgang Music Productions plans the event at 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at Rendezvous Restaurant, 2605 S. Decatur Blvd. Food and live entertainment are planned. Call Steve or Delly Fortgang at 702-263-9594, email showbizkidz@centurylink.net or visit showbizkidz.net.

Brass Roots Quintet: Led by former Glen Miller Orchestra trombonist Walt Boenig, the quintet, which includes trumpeters Gary Cordell and Tom Wright, Doug Beasley on French horn and Dan Ulrich on tuba, is scheduled to perform a free concert at 2 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.

Nevada Women's Film Festival: Robin Greenspun is set to be honored as Nevada Women Filmmaker of the Year at this year's Nevada Women's Film Festival, set to kick off March 4 in the Big Springs Theater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., with a reception and screening of her documentary "Semicolon: The Adventures of Ostomy Girl." The three-day festival is also slated to include screenings of films from all over the world made by women or with stories featuring strong female characters. Also planned are panel discussions ranging from costuming for films to a behind-the-scenes look at Brett Levner's feature film about underage sex trafficking, "The Track." Student and youth filmmakers are also set to be featured. Tickets start at $20 for one day. All-access passes start at $35. Visit nwffest.com.

Jeremy James: Acoustic artist Jeremy James plans to perform his one-man show featuring a 700-song set list spanning 50 years of favorites from 7 to 10 p.m. March 3 in Social at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

Green Jello-O Recipe Contest: The contest, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 3 at Christ Lutheran Church, 111 N. Torrey Pines Drive. Call Maureen at 702-361-9844.

Joe Satriani: The singer/songwriter is set to perform at 8 p.m. March 4 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $43. Visit palms.com.

Stoney Curtis Band: Expect rock and blues when the band plays a free show at 10 p.m. March 4 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

The Marshall Tucker Band: Southern rockers The Marshall Tucker Band are slated to play at 8 p.m. March 4 and 5 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $29.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

"In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play": Sarah Ruhl's play delves into the emotions a wife goes through as her scientist husband treats "hysterical women" with a new intimate technology. Performances directed by Gillen Brey are scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 4-20, at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

New Moon Hike in the Ash Grove: A ranger is set to lead a hike at 4:30 p.m. March 6 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. The two-mile hike over uneven terrain is recommended for adults and children 7 or older. Park admission is $7 for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Brave the Shave: Get your head shaved or watch others go under the clippers to benefit children with cancer during a St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser scheduled March 5 at McMullan's Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. McMullan's is consistently among the top five fundraisers for the national organization. Visit stbaldricks.org.

Nathan Adelson Hospice Luncheon: Nathan Adelson Hospice plans its 12th annual Multicultural Luncheon starting with an expo at 10:30 a.m. and followed by lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Keynote speaker Dr. BJ Miller is set to speak on the Zen Hospital Project and encouraging families to talk about what they want out of the end of life. Tickets are $75. Visit nah.org or call Stephanie Forbes at 702-938-3910.

Fiddle & Guitar: Internationally recognized musicians Alex DePue, on fiddle, and Miguel DeHoyos, on guitar, are set to take traditional flamenco style and blend it with everything from rock favorites to original works during a concert scheduled at 7 p.m. March 12 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Rockabilly Weekend: Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, a festival featuring music, a classic car show, burlesque, dancing, tiki pool parties, a pin-up contest, bowling, more than 120 vendors and more, is scheduled April 14-17 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Four-day passes are $125 before March 31 and $150 if any remain after. Car show-only tickets are $30. Visit vivalasvegas.net.

Jay Cutler Desert Classic: The Las Vegas City Athletic Club 2016 Jay Cutler Desert Classic, a men's and women's body-building, physique and fitness competition, is scheduled for March 26, with pre-judging set at 10:30 a.m. and the finals at 6:30 p.m. in the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets for pre-judging start at $35.50. Tickets for the finals are $48 for reserved seating and $52 for VIP seating. A meet-and-greet ticket that includes a question-and-answer session with Jay Cutler is $100. An after-party is scheduled at Ghostbar. Visit lasvegasnpc.com.

Dion: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Dion is set to perform at 8 p.m. March 25 and 26 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $49.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Star Trek — The Ultimate Voyage: A live symphony orchestra backed up by projected film and television footage is set to bring 50 years of "Star Trek" music to the stage for the first time at 7 p.m. April 4 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are on sale now for $50. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses: The band plans to bring new swingin' sounds to town with a concert scheduled at 10 p.m. April 16 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $27.52. Visit palms.com.

Tuna Time: Two actors are set to play multiple characters in the comedy "Tuna Does Vegas," set to run May 6-22 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Visit lvlt.org.

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. Friday nights and live music Saturday nights. Visit bonniesprings.org.

Sustainability Gulch Puppet Show: A wacky Wild West puppet adventure is scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekends through Feb. 28 in the Big Springs Theater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The show is included with paid admission. For an extra $5, guests can meet, sing and dance with and take pictures with the puppets at a Puppet Party Hoedown scheduled for noon and 2 p.m. Visit springspreserve.org.

"Becoming Animal: Standing Witness for the Sentient Wild": The exhibit of photography by Sharon K. Shafer is set to be on display through March 31 at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit museums.nevadaculture.org.

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 Blvd., 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 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.

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.