Southwest Things to Do, Sept. 11-17, 2014

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The BlackJacks are scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. The event is free. Visit palms.com.

The Las Vegas Numismatic Society’s Fall Coin Show is scheduled at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Public hours are set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14. Dealer set-up and entry hours are 2 to 7 p.m. Dealer early-bird entry is $50. Public admission is $3 for all three days and free for members of coin clubs, seniors 65 or older, Boy Scouts, military personnel in uniform and children 8 or younger. A coupon is available at ckshows.com. Call 888-330-5188 or 800-208-1810 for details.

Well of the Moon, 2650 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 2, is set to host a psychic fair from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 to benefit Las Vegas Pagan Pride Day. A $5 minimum cash donation includes a five-minute reading. More detailed readings, lemonade and snacks will be for sale. Las Vegas Pagan Pride Day is set for Nov. 8 at the Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary, 8103 Racel St. Visit wellofthemoon.com or lvpaganpride.org.

El Festival del Pueblo is slated for 4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 11 and 12 and noon to midnight Sept. 13 and 14 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. The event, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day, is set to include carnival activities, food vendors and live entertainment daily. Tickets are $5. Visit silvertoncasino.com or call 702-263-7777.

The second annual Circus Garden Party is scheduled for 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The family festival features the Jabbawockeez, games, caricatures, face painting, balloon artists, live music, chef demos, a silent auction, a raffle, dancing and cocktails. Early-bird tickets are $50 for two adults, $30 for one adult and free for youths younger than 12. All proceeds go to the Healthy School, Healthy Life Program. Call 702-375-9330 or visit createachangenow.org/circus-garden-party.

The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., has scheduled an autumn plant sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13. More than 2,500 native and water-efficient plant and tree varieties are set to be for sale. Visit springspreserve.com or call 702-822-7700.

The Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, has scheduled a free showing of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 13. Call 702-507-6036 or visit lvccld.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.

A free lecture titled “Feng Shui: The Significance of Art in the Home” is planned from 1-2:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 702-507-3964 or visit lvccld.org.

The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., plans to host the “Three Minutes Exhibition,” a free display featuring work by photographer Seder Burns, from Sept. 11-Nov. 26. 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.

The Joe Darro trio is scheduled to perform dance music, ranging from swing to Latin to rock, at 1 p.m. Sept 17 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. The show is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com or call 702-367-7111.

Super Summer Theatre plans performances of “Arsenic and Old Lace” at 7:05 p.m. Sept. 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.

An exhibit by Sush Machida titled “Tokyo in Vegas: Vision Collision” is set to be displayed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sept. 27 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The show is free for members or with paid general admission. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

Wonderground, a monthly variety and magic performance, is scheduled for 8 to 11 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Olive Mediterranean Grill and Hookah Bar, 3850 E. Sunset Road. Steampunk magician Dyno Staats is set to be among the performers. Tickets are $10. Visit vegaswonderground.com, theolivegrill.com or call 702-451-8805.

The Fiesta Las Vegas Latino Parade & Festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13 on Fourth Street between Gass and Stewart avenues and from noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Visit fiestalasvegas.org.

The 35th annual San Gennaro Feast is scheduled at the Grand Canyon Shopping Center, 4245 S. Grand Canyon Drive. Hours are set for 5 to 11 p.m. Sept. 11, 5 p.m. to midnight Sept. 12, noon to midnight Sept. 13 and noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 14. Food booths, rides, midway games, arts, crafts and live music are planned. Entertainment coordinator and host Tony Sacca is set to headline a show. Fireworks are planned for 9 p.m. Sept. 14. Tickets are $9 for adults and children and $8 for seniors and military members with ID. Children 54 inches or shorter are admitted free. Military members with ID and their families will be admitted free Sept. 11. Parking is free. Visit sangennarofeast.com.

The St. Andrew’s Society of Southern Nevada and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District plan the 14th annual Something Scottish festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The free event is set to feature live performances by the Desert Skye Pipes & Drums, the Las Vegas Highland Dancing Association, the Scottish Country Dancers and violinist Diana Romero. The Las Vegas Fiber Arts Guild plans to demonstrate spinning and weaving. Children can visit Wee Bairn’s Corner, and consumers can enjoy the Purveyor of Scottish Goods. Traditional Scottish food will be available for purchase. The Scottish American Military Society will attend, and the Las Vegas Celtic Society is set to share information on the Highland Games. Call 702-507-3631.

An Evening at the Copa: A Century of Sinatra: The Man, The Music, The Legend is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Patrons are invited to dress in ‘50s or ‘60s attire, participate in a Sinatra look-alike contest and dance to his hits, performed by the Las Vegas Downbeats. “Sinatra in Hollywood” author Tom Santopietro is set to speak, and Tony DeSare is slated to sing. Patrons can also take home a free “The Sands & The Copa Room” scrapbook. A limited number of free tickets are set to be available at artslasvegas.org. Tickets are limited to two per person or email account. Visit jllv.org, call 702-822-6535 or email info@jllv.org.

The Alliance of Natural Resource Outreach and Service Conference is scheduled at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 through 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. The 10th annual conference promotes awareness and stewardship education and service. It is set to feature wildlife artist and naturalist Sharon Schafer, a multimedia presentation and keynote speaker Allison Brody presenting “Best Practices for Environmental Education and Interpretation.” Full conference registration is $275, and one-day registration is $125. Guests are invited to join the Postcard Tour or the River Rafting Trip for $35 per person. This can be added on the registration form. Visit tinyurl.com/ccwetlands.

PLAN AHEAD

Picnic in the Park for ages 50 or older is planned at 10 a.m. Sept. 18 at Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Advance registration is required. Hamburgers, hot dogs, old-fashioned potato salad and more are planned, as are entertainment and games. Call 702-229-6125.

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 Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., is planning Monsters University for ages 5 to 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20. The Night at the Museum event is set to include a film screening, pizza, snacks, crafts and more. The cost is $20 for members or $25 for nonmembers. Reservations are required. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., is set to host Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend at 7 p.m. Sept. 18-20. Admission starts at $65 per night. Call 702-284-7777 or visit orleansarena.com.

The HardHat Lounge, 1675 Industrial Road, plans a Third Thursdays event at 8 p.m. Sept. 18. Art displays, comedy, music and dancing are planned. Visit hardhatbar.com or call 702-384-8987.

REO Speedwagon is slated to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $59.95. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-365-7111.

The Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada’s Bite at the Museum fundraising event is scheduled for 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 at the the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event is slated to include live entertainment, a silent auction, appetizers and an after-hours stroll through the museum. Tickets start at $75. Visit biteatthemuseum.com.

The Music 4 Life Health Club & Training Center, 2975 S. Rainbow Blvd, Suite B, plans an all-ages drum circle from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Sept 20. The event is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. Drums are provided, but participants can bring their own. Call 702-889-2881 or visit music4life.us.

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., plans a free Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Prizes are set to be available, and attendees are asked to bring their own deck. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

Spanish Guitar Fusion is planned from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Ricardo Griego will perform Flamenco music with salsa dancers at the free event. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3964.

A family game day is slated for 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

“Wicked Plants: The Exhibit” is planned from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 21-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.

The Music 4 Life Health Club & Training Center, 2975 S. Rainbow Blvd, Suite B, plans a Kids Rhythm Club session from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Sept. 24. Children can drum together and take part in other activities. Ear plugs and drums are to be provided. Call 702-889-2881 or visit music4life.us.

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., plans a pirate puppet workshop from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 24 for children ages 6-11. Youths can hear pirate stories and create pirate puppets to take home. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

A free pumpkin patch party is scheduled for 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 27 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Participants can enjoy fun stories and create a pumpkin to take home. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., has scheduled an Asian Heritage Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27. The event is set to feature music, dance, cultural performances, traditional food, a colorful lantern parade, karaoke and origami. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12 and free for those 4 or younger. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

Comedian Paula Poundstone is set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $19.95. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-365-7111.

Greek food, dancing and live music are planned during the 42nd annual Greek Food Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 25, 3 to 11 p.m. Sept. 26, noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 27 and noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 28 at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 S. El Camino Road. The event will include vendors selling clothing, jewelry, art and cultural and religious items. Church tours and a children’s area also are planned. Admission is $6 or free for children 12 or younger, military personnel and their families. A $10 pass is available for all three days. Visit www.lasvegasgreekfestival.com or call 702-221-8245.

Australian Pink Floyd is set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $40. Visit palms.com/event-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.

The Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, is set to host the Rockabilly Rockout, a four-day weekend music festival event, Oct. 2-5. It features 16 bands, 10 disc jockeys, vendors and more. Tickets are $120. Visit rockabillyrockout.com.

“Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival” is planned at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 and 1 and 4 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $20. Call 702-284-7777 or visit orleansarena.com.

Good Samaritan Christian Academy plans its fourth annual Sips for Scholarships silent auction and wine tasting from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 8425 W. Windmill Lane. Tickets are $15, and attendees must be 21 or older. Call 702-407-6749 or visit goodsamlv.com.

The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., plans to host Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts at 8 p.m. Oct. 4-5. Tickets start at $39.95 and can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming box office. Call 702-636-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com.

The 18th annual Desert Thunder Motorcycle Rally/Classic Car Show is set from 5 p.m. to midnight Oct. 10-11 at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. The event is set to include celebrities, live music, a bike show, a classic car show, poker, vendors, raffles, a live auction and more. Desert Thunder is a Children’s Charity dedicated to raising funds that are donated to children’s service organizations in Southern California and Southern Nevada. A $20 day pass is available for locals. Special hotel rates, sponsorships, vendor opportunities and registration are available by visiting desertthunder.org.

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.

The Las Vegas Legends, part of the Major Arena Soccer League, are set to play 10 home games at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., beginning with a preseason game Oct. 12. Individual tickets are $9 for children and $20 for adults; season tickets are $70 for children and $120 for adults; and VIP season tickets are $320. Call 702-233-3600 or visit lasvegaslegends.com.

The art exhibit “Fusionaroma” by Behzad Dowlatshahi and Samira Nozari, published poets and painters known in Iran, is set to be displayed Oct. 28-Jan. 4 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. It features various styles — abstract, expressionism, conceptual, figurative, realism and wet-on-wet (alla prima) paintings with oil and acrylic on canvas. Call 702-507-3820.

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.

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.