Southwest Things to Do, Oct. 16-22, 2014

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., plans a free screening of “Frida” at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16. The R-rated biographical film chronicles the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Call 702-229-6383.

A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico is scheduled at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The photo exhibit can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 2 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 through Jan. 19. The exhibit is free for Springs Preserve members or with paid general admission. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.

“Breadcrumbs,” a new play by award-winning playwright Jennifer Haley, is scheduled to be performed Oct. 16 to Nov. 1 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre’s Studio Theater, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances are planned at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15 for Thursday and Sunday shows and $18 for Friday and Saturday shows. Visit table8lv.com.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada is scheduled to host the 43rd annual Boys Nite Out at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 and its 33rd annual Girls Day at 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Lied Memorial Clubhouse, 2850 Lindell Road. Boys Nite Out will match boys with men from the Las Vegas community to play games, enjoy a meal and win prizes. Girls Day will match girls with local women for a day of games, food, entertainment and prizes. Visit bgcsnv.org or call Gabe Suarez at 702-253-2803.

The All ’80s High School Reunion is planned at 9 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Comedian Alex Thomas is set to perform inside the Veil Pavilion, with an after party slated at the Mi Casa Grill Cantina. A poolside barbecue is set for 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Sway Pool, followed by an All Black Everything Party inside the Veil Pavilion. The event is for those 21 or older. Party packages start at $69, and VIP and individual show tickets are available. Visit silvertoncasino.com or call 702-263-7777.

John Fogerty is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 inside The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $63. Call 702-944-3200 or visit palms.com.

The metal band Temperance is scheduled to play a free show at 9 p.m. Oct. 17 at Boomers Bar, 3200 W. Sirius Ave. Attendees must be 21 or older. Call 702-368-1863 or visit boomerslv.com.

Comedian Frank Caliendo is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $34.95. Call 702-365-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com.

Comedian Matt Markman is set to perform free at 8 p.m. Oct. 17-18 at Boomers Bar, 3200 Sirius Ave. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit mattmarkman.com.

Radiant City Church, 7850 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 503, plans a special preview event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. The event is set to include a church service, entertainment and a taco dinner. Visit radiantlv.com.

Disc jockeys are set to spin underground music starting at 9 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Phoenix, 4213 W. Sahara Ave. Performers are set to include DJ Thee-O. Attendees must be 21 or older. Call 702-826-2422 or visit thephoenixlv.com.

The HardHat Lounge, 1675 Industrial Road, plans to offer “Welcome Back Scotty: The Musical” at 9 p.m. Oct. 19. The event is free, and guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-384-8987.

The Nevada Garden Club plans a Free Flower Show from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 18-19 in Lorenzi Park, 800 Twin Lakes Drive. The theme of the show is My Vacation and will include floral designs and horticulture grown in the valley. Call 702-259-9888 or email nevadagardenclubs@gmail.com.

Latin Vida is scheduled to perform a free show at 10 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Call 702-942-7777 or visit palms.com.

Laura Pausini is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 19 inside The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $43. Call 702-944-3200 or visit palms.com.

HallOVeen is set for 6-10 p.m. Oct. 17-19, 24-26 and 30-31 at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Activities are set to include the Haunted Adventure by Santino and Rocco Panaro, Boris the Elf’s 3-D Experience, Cheyenne’s Enchanted Carousel, the Avalanche Slide, Rod’s Monstrous Mini Golf, the Candy Cabin, the Magical Midway and rides on the Forest Express Ghost Train. Also planned are crafts, movies, storytelling on Fridays and nightly parades. General admission is $11 for visitors 13 or older and $9 for those ages 3-12. Passports allowing unlimited access to rides and attractions cost $20 for visitors 13 or older and $18 for those ages 3-12. Visit opportunityvillage.org or call 702-880-4089.

The Springs Preserve’s annual Haunted Harvest, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., is planned from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 17-19 and 24-26. The event will feature a haunted hay maze, trick or treat stations, carnival games, a petting zoo and live entertainment from Mad Science and Halloween High’s Monster Bash. Tickets are $6, and children 4 or younger are admitted free. Members receive half off of admission. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.

The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., recently opened its new Butterfly Habitat in the southern portion of the Botanical Gardens. The habitat is scheduled to feature hundreds of butterflies and a variety of plants, and it will be open each fall and spring, as temperatures permit. Butterfly species are set to include mourning cloak, red admiral, painted lady, American lady, monarch and queen. A separate entrance fee will be charged for the habitat, with members paying $2 and nonmembers paying $3. The habitat is slated to be open during Springs Preserve operating hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Visit springspreserve.org.

Hours for The Asylum and Hotel Fear haunted houses are set for 6:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 16, 19, 23, 26 and 29 and 6:30 p.m. to midnight Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 30, 31 and Nov. 1. Patrons can bring a new or gently used coat to benefit area homeless organizations and receive one free entry, valid any Sunday or Thursday, except Oct. 30. Tickets are $15 for one of the attractions or $25 for both. A monster-free, behind-the-scenes event called Lights on Tour of Hotel Fear is slated for children from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 1 for a $2 donation, which benefits the Nevada Broadcasters Association. Visit lvhaunts.com or call 702-636-9515.

The Sand Dollar Lounge, 3355 Spring Mountain Road, plans to feature weekly live music through October. The Rockie Brown Band is scheduled to play free from midnight to 2 a.m. Mondays; Billy Ray Charles is set to perform from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursdays for $5; and Chris Tofield is scheduled to perform from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays for $5, except Oct. 17, when Monk and the Po’ Boys are set to perform. Call 312-515-1389 or visit sanddollarloungelv.com.

The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., plans to host the “Three Minutes Exhibition” through Nov. 26. The free display features work by photographer Seder Burns. The exhibit can be viewed from 12:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Saturdays. Call 702-229-1012.

“Wicked Plants: The Exhibit” is planned from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 4 inside the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visitors can learn about poisonous and carnivorous plants. The exhibit is free for members or with paid general admission. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

A live game show titled “You Bet Your Wildlife” is scheduled on Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 30 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The 30-minute quiz show is set for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to winners. The event is free for members or with paid general admission. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

The seventh annual Las Vegas Crafters Guild Harvest Boutique & Craft Show is planned from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in the multipurpose room at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Handmade baskets, fused glass home decor, artisan jewelry, candles, purses, totes, aprons, children’s accessories, handmade cards, shadow boxes, holiday decorations and baked goods are set to be among the items for sale. Admission is free. Visit lasvegascraftersguild.com.

Asia is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $25 for standing room only and $45 for general admission seating. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-797-7777.

The Undead Maze haunted attraction is scheduled from 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays and 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31 at Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center, 9300 W. Sunset Road, to raise funds for The Public Education Foundation and the Shade Tree shelter. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children. Visit facebook.com/undeadmaze.

The Nevada Conservatory Theatre at UNLV plans to present the play “Nevada” at 8 p.m. Oct. 16-18, with a matinee at 2 p.m. 19 in the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $20 to $30, with discounts available for children. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

Harvest Days at Tule Springs is set from 2 to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends through Oct. 30 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Horses4Heroes will celebrate fall with a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, horse-drawn wagon rides, games and more. Admission is from $10 to $15 per person and free for children younger than 2. Call 702-596-6715.

The 44th annual Lobster Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at Christ Church Episcopal, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway. The event includes a silent auction, entertainment, a bake sale and the sale of live and steamed lobsters. Visit lobsterfair.com or call 702-987-1355 to pre-order lobsters.

“Fantasy for Strings,” the season premier in the Nevada Chamber Symphony’s Classic Touch Concert Series, is slated for 3 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free, but reservations are suggested. Visit nevadachambersymphony.org or call 702-433-9280.

The Evolution of Area 51, a presentation set to feature a declassified photo, video and an insider’s oral account of the genesis of the facility, is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Barrick Museum Auditorium at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Thornton D. Barnes, former executive director of the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame, is slated to give the presentation. Visit unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

The Paws and Pints Fundraiser is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at Banger Brewing, 450 Fremont St., Suite 135. The event is set to include live music, vendors, a pet Halloween costume contest and dogs available for adoption and fostering. A portion of each beer purchase will be donated to Adopt a Rescue Pet. Visit bangerbrewing.com or call 702-456-2739.

Freakling Bros. is hosting the 22nd annual Trilogy of Terror through October at 4245 S. Grand Canyon Drive. It will feature Circus of Horrors, Castle Vampyre and Gates of Hell. Visit freaklingbros.com or call 702-362-3327.

The art exhibit “Fusionaroma” by Behzad Dowlatshahi and Samira Nozari, published poets and painters known in Iran, is set to tour Las Vegas galleries through Jan. 4. The exhibit features abstract, expressionist, conceptual, figurative, realist and wet-on-wet (alla prima) paintings with oil and acrylic on canvas. It is set to be exhibited through Oct. 14 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-507-4010; and from Oct. 28-Jan. 4 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3820.

The Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, plans to display its “Curator’s Choice: Favorites from the Collection” exhibit through January. The exhibit was selected by Dawna Jolliff, who has been with the museum for 38 years. Call 702-455-7955.

PLAN AHEAD

The United Way of Southern Nevada plans its annual Community in Blue campaign celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Brasilia Ballroom at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. The event celebrates United Way’s achievements and honors individuals, businesses and community partners. Tickets are $80 per person or $700 for a table of 10. Call 702-892-2363 or visit uwsn.org.

LoopFest is planned from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Oct. 24 at Boomers Bar, 3200 W. Sirius Ave. The free event is set to feature Noah Peterson, Red Grooves, Prehisto’Zik, Daniel Park and Jean-Paul De Roover. Attendees must be 21 or older. Call 702-368-1863 or visit boomerslv.com.

Comedian Dana Carvey is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $54.95. Call 702-365-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com.

The Las Vegas Emblem Club No. 114, a nonprofit that raises money for local charities, plans a holiday boutique from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Table space is $20, and each vendor must donate one display item for a raffle. Those who are interested must RSVP by Oct. 10. Call Anna Bernstein 702-871-6739 or Caroll West 702-256-2393.

Peace Frog — Tribute to The Doors is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Attendees must be 21 or older. General admission is $14.95. Call 702-914-8557 or visit silvertoncasino.com.

The Silverton plans Spooky Skip the Strip at 8 p.m. Oct. 31 inside the Veil Pavilion, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. The event costs $20 and is set to include a disc jockey, costume contests and prizes. Call 702-263-7777 or visit silvertoncasino.com.

The Monster Ball is scheduled at 10 p.m. Oct. 31 at Boomers Bar, 3200 Sirius Ave. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Call 702-368-1863 or visit boomerslv.com.

Angels and Sinners Devil’s Night is slated at 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at The End, 4821 Spring Mountain Road. A Halloween costume contest is planned with cash prizes. Participants must be 21 or older. The event is free. Call 7012-907-0363 or visit theendvegas.com.

Party Monster, a Halloween- and rave-themed free event is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 31 at the HardHat Lounge, 1675 Industrial Road. Dance music, a costume contest and free candy are planned. Call 702-384-8987.

Erasure is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $39. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

Dia de Muerto is planned from 4 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1-2 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The family-friendly event will feature live theater, dance performances, mariachi bands, face painting, sugar skull decorating and an art exhibit. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.

Country singer/songwriter Josh Turner is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $54.95. Call 702-365-7111 or visit orleanscasino.com.

The Discovery Children’s Museum is set to present the Magic of Discovery Masquerade Ball at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Palazzo Ballroom at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The museum’s largest annual fundraiser is slated to include a cocktail reception, a silent and live auction, a raffle, a gourmet dinner and the presentation of the Great Friend To Kids Award. Guests are encouraged to wear masquerade masks. Entertainment is set to include singers, musicians and visual artists portraying Italian renaissance characters. Contact Cora Sutehall at 702-382-3445 or csutehall@discoverykidslv.org.

The Soul Train Awards are planned Nov. 7-9 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., kicking off at 7 p.m. Entertainment is slated to include the Centric Comedy All-Stars at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 and The Soul Train Review featuring Kool & the Gang at 7 and 10 p.m. Nov. 9. Call 702-284-7777 or visit orleanscasino.com.

Camping World, an RV and outdoor retailer, plans to offer the Las Vegas RV Expo from Nov. 13-16 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., starting at 10 a.m. Call 702-365-7111 or visit orleanscasino.com.

Judas Priest is slated to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $69. Call 702-944-3200 or visit palms.com or judaspriest.com.

Comic Steven Wright is set to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 14-15 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $34.95. Call 702-365-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com.

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 Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., has scheduled Ethnic Express International Folk Dancing for ages 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.

The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., is set to host Scottish country dancing for ages 13 or older from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. every Friday. Cost is $5 per person. Call 702-229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.

The Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, offers free Zumba Fitness classes, and 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. Call 702-507-6030 or visit lvccld.org. This class is also offered at Grace Valley Church, 1370 E. Robindale Road (702-454-9328), and at 6 p.m. Fridays at Body Focus Fitness, 7380 S. Eastern Ave. (702-228-4967).

A free open mic event is planned from 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Call 702-365-7111 or visit orleanscasino.com.

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 is $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.