Southwest Things to Do, June 19-25
June 16, 2014 - 2:15 pm
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.
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.
Super Summer Theatre plans performances of Monty Python’s “Spamalot” at 8:05 p.m. June 19-21 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.
Travel representatives are set to discuss hotels, attractions, cruises and events in Hawaii at 5:30 p.m. June 19 at Prestige Travels & Cruises, 6175 Spring Mountain Road. Call 702-946-8710.
The Rainbow Company plans to offer theater camps Monday through Friday through June 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.
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.
The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans a Night at the Museum event from 5 to 9 p.m. June 21 for ages 5 to 12. The event is set to include pizza, activities and the movie “Wall-E.” Admission is $25 per child. Reservations are required. Call 702-822-7700.
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.
Magician 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.
Noches Calientes is scheduled to perform with the Latin All Stars Orchestra at 10:30 p.m. June 21 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is $10. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.
The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., plans to offer free guitar lessons from 4 to 5 p.m. June 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 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.
Michelle Johnson is set to perform at 1 p.m. June 25 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.
WORTH A DRIVE
The Amazing! Las Vegas Comic Convention is planned from 3 to 8 p.m. June 20, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 21 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 22 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A three-day pass costs $60. Visit amazinglasvegascomiccon.com.
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.
“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.
Comedian Jay Mohr is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. June 20-22 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $35. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
The First Friday Foundation plans to host Under the Lights Las Vegas, an evening of music, art and entertainment, from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 20 at Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. Performances are planned by CULTS, American Cream, DJ Technicolor and Overjoy. Tickets are $26 and can be purchased at underthelightslv.com. A dollar from the sale of each ticket will benefit the foundation. Guests must be 21 or older. Concert events also are planned for July 18 and Aug. 15.
The 20th anniversary of the Vans Warped Tour is planned for June 19 at the UNLV Intramural Fields, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The all-day festival is set to feature 90 bands on multiple stages. For a list of bands, visit vanswarpedtour.com/dates/las-vegas-nv. Tickets for the all-ages event are $45.50 at vanswarpedtour.com, ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations. Complimentary parent/guardian admission is available to accompany a concert-goer 17 or younger who has a paid ticket.
The Red, Wine and Brew Festival is planned from 6 to 11 p.m. June 21 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Center Parkway, to support local military charities. The American flag-themed event is set to include craft beer, wine, spirits and Fourth of July barbecue-style food. Live local bands are set to perform in a grass-filled amphitheater setting. General admission is $30, plus fee, and $15, plus fee, for military, law enforcement and fire personnel. VIP indoor tickets are $50, plus fee. Visit tinyurl.com/ml4bjv6.
PLAN AHEAD
The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave, is set to host an RV expo at 10 a.m. June 26-29. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
The San Fernando Band is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. June 26, 9 p.m. June 27 and 7:30 p.m. June 29 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.
Barry Black is set to perform at 10 p.m. June 27 at The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.
Noches Calientes is scheduled to perform with Latin Breeze at 10:30 p.m. June 28 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is $10. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.
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.
Grammy Award winner Kenny Loggins is set to perform at 8 p.m. July 5 and 6 at The Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start $59.95 and can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming Box Office, at orleanscasino.com or by calling 702-365-7075.
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.
Kenny Loggins is scheduled 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.
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies are 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.
The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., plans a youth summer dance camp from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays rom July 7 to Aug. 1. The camp is designed for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12 to 18. Registration is $200. Call 702-229-6383.
Street Beat Kidz are set to perform at 7 p.m. July 9 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $3. Visit artslasvegas.org.
Super Summer Theatre plans performances of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at 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.
Mingo Fishtrap is set to perform at 7 p.m. July 10 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets are $15. Attendees must be 18 or older. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.
The Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, plans performances of “Really Rosie” from 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.
Twinkle Time and Friends is planned for 7 p.m. July 24 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $3. Visit artslasvegas.org.
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.
Russell Peters is set to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.
Super Summer Theatre plans performances of “Shrek the Musical” at 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.
Dennis Miller is set to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $55. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
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.
Comedian Don Rickles is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 16 and 17 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $80. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
Air Supply is set to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 29-31 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $40. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
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.
Crosby, Stills and Nash are set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $59. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.
Mob-Con 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 officials, raffles, auctions and vendors. Tickets start at $180 and include two-day entrance and cocktail party. Visit mob-con.net.
Comedian 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.