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Southwest Things to Do, June 12-18

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans to offer indoor miniature golf from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sept. 1. 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.

Travel representatives are set to discuss Hawaiian hotels, attractions, cruises and events at 5:30 p.m. June 19 at Prestige Travels & Cruises, 6175 Spring Mountain Road. The event is free. Call 702-946-8710.

Super Summer Theatre plans performances of Monty Python’s “Spamalot” at 8:05 p.m. June 12-14, 18-21 and 25-28 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Tickets are $12.95 in advance or $20 at the gate. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

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.

The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans a gardening workshop from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. June 14. The workshop is set to cover how to garden in small places. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Reservations are required. Visit springspreserve.org/apps/event or call 702-822-7700.

Solar NV plans a golf tournament at 6:30 a.m. June 14 at the Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lane. The cost is $150 per individual or $500 per team of four. Proceeds are set to benefit Solar NV, a nonprofit that aims to promote and educate the public about renewable energy. Visit solarnv.org.

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., plans to offer free guitar lessons from 4 to 5 p.m. June 15 and 22 and July 13 and 20. Local instructor Don Musser will be teaching guitar chords, chord progressions and popular songs. Participants must bring their own guitars. Call 702-507-3821.

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., is scheduled to host a spoken word event from noon to 1:30 p.m. June 14. No reservations are required. Call 702-507-3821.

The West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., is set to show the documentary “Doctored” from 1:30 to 4:15 p.m June 14. A question-and-answer session with Dr. James LeFever is scheduled to follow the film. Call 702-507-3964.

The Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, plans to show “The Monuments Men” from 1 to 3 p.m. June 14. The film is rated PG-13. Call 702-507-6036.

The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans to offer theater camps Monday through Friday from June 16-27 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Sessions for youths ages 8 to 11 are scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon, and sessions for participants ages 12 to 16 are scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. The cost is $225. Call 702-229-6553.

University Medical Center plans an herb planting class for seniors at 10 a.m. June 16 at the Family Resource Center, 1120 Shadow Lane. Admission is free. Visit tinyurl.com/lwu6v8o.

The National Pro Fitness League plans its final tryouts for 8 a.m. June 16-18 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $20. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

WORTH A DRIVE

Wet ‘n’ Wild, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road, plans Dive ‘n’ Movies from 8 to 10 p.m. every Friday through Aug. 22 at the Red Rock Bay wave pool. The park is set to offer twilight admission from 4 p.m. to closing for $19.95. General admission costs $39.99. Visit wetnwildlasvegas.com/events/upcoming-events-.asp.

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, plans full moon hikes from 8 to 10 p.m. June 13 and 14. Reservations are required. Call 702-875-4141.

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, is set to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day at 10 a.m. June 14 with a hike around Lake Harriet and the Overlook Trails. Call 702-875-4141.

The 13th annual Reggae in the Desert festival is scheduled from noon to 11 p.m. June 14 at the Clark County Amphitheatre, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. The event is set to include food, vendors, exhibits and performances by Barrington Levy, Collie Buddz, Tarrus Riley, Morgan Heritage and more. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Children 5 or younger are free. The festival accepts only cash. Blankets, sunscreen, still cameras and one unopened bottle per person are set to be permitted. Visit reggaeinthedesert.com.

“Legends,” a show produced by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, is scheduled for June 19-22 at the Thomas & Mack Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Show times are set for 7 p.m. June 19; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 20; 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. June 21; and 1 and 5 p.m. June 22. Tickets start at $15 and are limited to 150 people per show. Visit ringling.com.

PLAN AHEAD

The 14th annual Juneteenth festival is planned for 5 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 food, art and live entertainment. No outside food or pets are allowed at the event. Admission is free. Visit june19lv.com.

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.

The Charleston Antique Mall, 560 S. Decatur Blvd., plans a Best of Las Vegas celebration from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 21. The event is set to include champagne, dessert and discounts. Call 702-228-4783.

MythBusters: Behind the Myths is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 21 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The event is set to be hosted by Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage of “MythBusters” and is scheduled to include experiments, audience participation, behind-the-scenes stories and more. Tickets start at $40. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Seth Grabel is set to perform at 8 p.m. June 21 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $25. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.

Plant World Nursery, 5311 W. Charleston Blvd., is set to host a children’s flower potting session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 21, July 19 and Aug. 16. The event is free and designed for ages 3 to 12. Visit plantworldnursery.com or call 702-878-9485.

The 28th annual Ribbon of Life event is planned for 1 p.m. June 22 at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. The event is set to include live entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds are scheduled to benefit Golden Rainbow, a nonprofit that provides housing and financial assistance to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Visit goldenrainbow.org or call 702-384-2899.

DJ Tony is set to perform from 1 to 2:30 p.m. June 23 at the Meadows Library, 251 W. Boston Ave. The event is designed for children 6 or older. Call 702-474-0023.

Three Dog Night is scheduled 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.

Bob Weir & RatDog are set to perform at 8 p.m. July 5 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $40. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies is set to perform at 8 p.m. July 5 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $20. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.

Deray Davis, Earthquake and Gary Owen are set to perform at 8:30 p.m. July 5 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $49. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Kenny Loggins is set to perform at 8 p.m. July 5 and 6 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $60. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Super Summer Theatre plans performances of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” for 8:05 p.m. July 9-12, 16-19 and 23-26 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Tickets are $12.95 in advance or $20 at the gate. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

The Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, plans performances of “Really Rosie” for July 11-27. Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25. Visit lvlt.org.

Ted Nugent is set to perform at 8 p.m. July 12 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $80. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder plan 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.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd is set to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $35. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

Super Summer Theatre plans performances of “Shrek the Musical” for 8:05 p.m. Aug. 6-9, 13-16 and 20-23 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Tickets are $12.95 in advance or $20 at the gate. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

The World Hip Hop Dance Championship is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $25. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Cesar Millan is set to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $39. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

Super Summer Theatre plans performances of “Arsenic and Old Lace” for 7:05 p.m. Sept. 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Tickets are $12.95 in advance or $20 at the gate. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Pepe Aguilar is set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $71. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

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.

The Mob Convention is set for Sept. 27 and 28 at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. The event is set to include talks by former Mafia members and law enforcement, raffles, auctions and vendors. Tickets start at $180 and include two-day entrance and cocktail party. Visit mob-con.net.

Bill Maher is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $50. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

John Prine is set to perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $39. Visit palms.com/event-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 and Fridays. 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 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturdays and from 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 is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd. Visit arizonacharliesdecatur.com.

The Peter Love Trio 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.

WILLplay 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. 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.

The West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road, is set to offer beginner, intermediate and advanced tap dance classes. Each class is offered twice a week, and a six-week session costs $37. Call 702-455-7742.

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