Southwest Things to Do, April 17-23
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
The West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., is set to display “Sounds of Silk” by the Society for Preservation & Propagation of Eastern Arts during library hours through June 15. The display is scheduled to include textiles, costumes and musical instruments. Call 702-507-3940.
The HNLV Band is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 17 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.
Megadeath and Motorhead are set to perform at 8 p.m. April 17 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $45. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.
Palaye Royale is set to perform at 10:30 p.m. April 17 at The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.
The San Fernando Band is set to perform from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. April 18-19 at Arizona Arizona Charlie’s, 740 S.Decatur Blvd. Admission is free. Visit arizonacharliesdecatur.com.
Tommy Bahamas at the Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to donate 10 percent of its sales to HELP of Southern Nevada from 1 to 6 p.m. April 19.
The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans a cooking workshop from 10 a.m. to noon April 19. Participants are set to learn how to make layered salads and dessert trifles. The cost is $30 for Springs Preserve members and $40 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org/apps/event.
Tyler Farr is set to perform at 8 p.m. April 19 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $25. Attendees must be 18 or older. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.
The Jay Cutler Desert Classic bodybuilding event is set for 10:30 a.m. April 19 at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $30. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.
Noches Calientes is set to perform with Latin Breeze at 10:30 p.m. April 19 and May 3 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is $10. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, plans an Easter egg hunt from 11 a.m. to noon April 20. The event is scheduled to have three age categories: 4 or younger, 5 to 8 and 9 to 12. Call 702-875-4141.
The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans an Easter bunny visit from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 and 20. Professional portrait services will not be available. General admission for locals costs $9.95 for adults, $8.95 for seniors, students and military personnel and $4.95 for children ages 5 to 17. Visit springspreserve.org/apps/event.
Michelle Johnson is set to perform at 1 p.m. April 23 and May 14 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.
WORTH A DRIVE
The Las Vegas Foodie Fest is planned for April 24-27 in the parking lot across from the Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to include more than 50 food trucks and vendors. General admission costs $10 and includes re-entry for all four days. VIP admission is $50 per day or $100 for four days and includes an open bar and appetizers. Ticket purchases at the door are cash only. Visit lasvegasfoodiefest.com.
The Las Vegas Philharmonic is set to perform “Love Around the World” at 7:30 p.m. April 26 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $25. Visit lvphil.org/concert_schedule/index.php.
The Southern Nevada affiliate of Susan G. Komen plans its 19th annual Race for the Cure, a breast-cancer awareness event, for 8:15 a.m. May 3 at the Fremont Street Experience. The race is set to start at Las Vegas Boulevard and Clark Avenue and finish at Fremont Street East and Sixth Street. Registration costs $30 for individuals or $25 for team members. Children ages 2 to 12 pay $10. Visit tinyurl.com/mxvev2o.
The Las Vegas Philharmonic is set to perform “Paris, Je t’aime!” at 7:30 p.m. May 17 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $25. Visit lvphil.org/concert_schedule/index.php.
The sixth annual Walk With Me event is planned for 9 a.m. April 19 at W. Wayne Bunker Family Park, 7300 W. Alexander Road. The morning is to be hosted by entertainer Earl Turner. He and others are set to lead the 2-mile walk to raise awareness and funds for Nevada residents living with disabilities through Easter Seals Nevada. An Easter Carnival is set for 10 a.m. to noon with games, entertainment, concessions, a costume contest, face painting, live performances, an Easter egg hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Unlimited games cost $10, or get five tickets for $5. Register at walkwithme.org/lasvegas.
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, plans to host a full-moon hike from 7 to 8 p.m. April 17. Participants are asked to arrive 30 minutes early, meet at the tour gate, wear proper attire and bring water and a flashlight. Reservations are required. Call 702-875-4141.
PLAN AHEAD
The Las Vegas Valley Rose Society’s Spring Rose Show is set for 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 19 at the Nevada Garden Center in Lorenzi Park, 3343 W. Washington Ave. Admission is free. Call 702-646-6048 or 702-873-6621.
The Windmill Gallery, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, is set to display “Life in China: Past and Present” by Barry Sweet from April 24 to June 29 during library hours. Call 702-507-6030.
Gregg Peterson is set to perform from 9 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 25-26 at Arizona Arizona Charlie’s, 740 S.Decatur Blvd. Admission is free. Visit arizonacharliesdecatur.com.
Performances of “Ozma of Oz” are scheduled for April 25-May 4 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Performances times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $5. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6553.
HELP of Southern Nevada plans a Passport to Paradise event from 7 to 10 p.m. April 25 at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. The event is set to include food, music and a silent auction. Tickets are $200. Contact Abby Quinn at aquinn@helpsonv.org or 702-836-2130.
Noches Calientes is set to perform with the Latin All Stars Orchestra at 10:30 p.m. April 26 and May 10 and 24 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is $10. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.
Communities In Schools of Nevada and After-School All-Stars Las Vegas plan to host a weekend of summer entertainment, Splashdown For Kids, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 and 27 at Wet ‘n’ Wild, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road. All proceeds will benefit the two education-focused nonprofits. Presale tickets are $20 at wetnwildlasvegas.com. Tickets at the door are $35. Children 2 or younger will be admitted free. For one-day tickets, use the promo code CISASASday.
The Temptations are set to perform at 8 p.m. April 26-27 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $35. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
The Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, is set to show “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” from 1 to 3 p.m. April 26. Call 702-507-6030.
The Animal Foundation plans to host its 11th annual Best in Show event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The event is set to feature 50 dogs competing for the title of Best in Show. The dogs are scheduled to be available for adoption after the event. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
Performances of “Other Desert Cities” are scheduled for May 2-18 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org or call 702-362-7996.
EnduroCross is set for 8 p.m. May 2 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $37. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada plans to host a Sneaker Ball at 6 p.m. May 2 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to include silent and live auctions, dinner and special guest Rick Reilly. Tickets start at $200. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Gabe Suarez at 702-253-2803, email gsuarez@bgcsnv.org or visit bgclv.org/events.
The Osmonds are set to perform at 8 p.m. May 2-4 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $35. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
Victorian Casino Antiques, 4520 Arville St., Suite 1, plans an auction for 9 a.m. May 2-4. Visit vcaauction.com or call 702-382-2466.
Performances of “Little Black Book” are scheduled for May 2-18 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org or call 702-362-7996.
The Spring Mountain Ranch, 6375 State Route 159, is set to host the 4th annual Ranch Day from noon to 4 p.m. May 3. The event is set to include cow pie tossing, sawhorse-calf roping, tug-of-war and more. Call 702-875-4141.
The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., plans to offer free guitar lessons from 4 to 5 p.m. May 4, 11 and 18. Local instructor Don Musser will be teaching guitar chords, chord progressions and popular songs. Participants must bring their own guitars. Call 702-507-3821.
Joe Darro is set to perform at 1 p.m. May 7 and 28 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.
Leann Rimes is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 9 and 10 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $50. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
The Eli Young Band is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 10 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $30. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.
The Spring Mountain Ranch, 6375 State Route 159, is set to host a Dutch oven competition from noon to 2 p.m. May 10.The winner is scheduled to compete against other state winners. Call 702-875-4141.
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, plans to host a full-moon hike from 7 to 9 p.m. May 14 and 15. For each hike, participants are asked to arrive 30 minutes early, meet at the tour gate, wear proper attire and bring water and a flashlight. Reservations are required. Call 702-875-4141.
Comedian John Pinette is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 16 and 17 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $30. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas plans its 10th annual Runnin’ for the House 5K run and 1-mile walk for 7 a.m. May 17 at the Ronald McDonald House, 2323 Potosi St. The event is set to include a pancake breakfast, awards, T-shirts, tours and more. Registration for adults is $25 and seniors and children 11 or younger pay $20. Visit rmhlv.org.
Chris Tucker is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 24 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $45. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.
Maxwell is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 25 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $58. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.
Air Supply is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 30 and 31 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $20. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
Comedian Paula Poundstone is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 9 and 10 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $50. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
A Mother’s Day dance with Walt Boenig is planned for 7 p.m. May 10 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org.
The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., plans a Dynamic Trombone performance at 2 p.m. June 7. Admission is free. Visit artslasvegas.org.
Staind is set to perform at 8 p.m. June 7 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $50. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.
Comedian Dennis Miller is set to perform at 8 p.m. June 13 and 14 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $50. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
Comedian Mike Marino is set to perform at 8 p.m. June 21 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $20. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
Gregg Allman is set to perform at 8 p.m. June 21 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $50. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.
Three Dog Night is set to perform at 8 p.m. June 28 and 29 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $40. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder are set to perform at 7 p.m. July 25 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., as part of The Soundtrack of Summer tour. Tickets start at $55. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
The World Hip Hop Dance Championship is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $25. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
Ian Anderson is set to perform “The Best of Jethro Tull” at 8 p.m. Sept. 19 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $50. Visit palms.com/events-calendar.
ONGOING EVENTS
The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., is set to provide guided garden walks from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. General admission for locals costs $9.95 for adults, $8.95 for seniors, students and military and $4.95 for children 5 to 17. Visit springspreserve.org/apps/event.
The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans to feed the animals in its Living Collections at 11:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. General admission for locals costs $9.95 for adults, $8.95 for seniors, students and military and $4.95 for children 5 to 17. Visit springspreserve.org/apps/event.
Ongoing shows at Money Plays, 4755 W. Flamingo Road, include live local bands at 9 p.m. Saturdays and an open mic night at 9 p.m. Thursdays. Visit moneyplayslv.com.
Enjoy karaoke 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.
Bar 702, 3355 Spring Mountain Road, hosts a variety of live entertainment daily. Call 702-871-6651 or visit bar702lasvegas.com.
John Windsor is scheduled to perform from 5:30 to 9 p.m. the first Friday of each month, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturdays and from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sundays at McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. He also is scheduled from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Mondays at Ri Ra Irish Pub in Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit john-windsor.com.
Jerry Tiffe is scheduled to from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd. Visit arizonacharliesdecatur.com.
Franky Perez 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.
‘Nuff Said is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays at Jack’s Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Visit palacestation.sclv.com.
The Claudine Castro Band is scheduled to perform at 11 p.m. Sundays in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is $10. Visit palms.com.
Santa Fe and The Fat City Horns are scheduled to perform at 10:30 p.m. Mondays in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is $10. Visit palms.com.
The Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, has scheduled a variety of live entertainment six nights a week in the Gold Coast Showroom Lounge. Visit goldcoastcasino.com.
Comedian Eddie Griffin is set to perform at 7 p.m. every Monday through Wednesday at the King’s Room at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $69. Visit riolasvegas.com or call 702-777-2782.
