Southwest/Spring Valley Things to Do, Feb. 11-17

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Thompson Square is set to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $35. Attendees must be at least 18. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.

Phil Flowers is set to perform a Luther Vandross tribute at 8 p.m. Feb 14 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $25 and include a Phil Flowers CD. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.

Barry Black is set to perform at 10 p.m. Feb. 15 at The Lounge inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

Helen Reddy is set to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 15-16 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $40. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., plans to offer free guitar lessons from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 16 and March 9. Local instructor Don Musser will be teaching guitar chords, chord progressions and popular songs. Participants must bring their own guitars. Call 702-507-3821 or visit lvccld.org.

The Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, is scheduled to host the exhibit “Random Acts of Paint” by Jerilyn Gregory and Oscar Sanchez during regular library hours Feb. 11-April 22. A reception is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Call 702-507-6030.

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., plans to host the exhibit “CSN Oil Painting Class” by Elizabeth Freeman during regular library hours Feb. 13-May 6. Freeman is a CSN instructor, and the exhibit showcases oil paintings by her advanced students. Call 702-507-3820.

WORTH A DRIVE

A free pop art class led by Jan Arduini is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 13 at Blick Art & Craft, 290 S. Decatur Blvd. Materials are set to be provided for the step-by-step class. Visit dickblick.com or call 702-368-0209.

“An Intimate Evening With Clint Black” is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29 to $79. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

In celebration of its second anniversary, The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, 300 E. Stewart Ave., is set to offer free admission to Nevada residents and two-for-one admission to out-of-state visitors Feb. 14. The museum is also set to unveil two Thompson machine guns used in the 1929 Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre. The guns are set to be on display Feb. 14 and 15. Visit themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

An attempt to break the world record for the largest speed dating event is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14 on the Fremont Street Experience in front of The D. Organizers hope to get 1,000 participants who will date 24 people, for three minutes each. The free event includes $1 drink specials, prizes and live music. Participants must be single and 21 or older and must register at vegasspeeddate.com or thed.com. Registration also is set to be available on-site beginning at 4 p.m.

MOPAR Midnight Mayhem is scheduled from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is designed as a safe alternative to illegal street racing and allows drivers to pit their own street vehicles against one another on a drag strip. The entry fee for races is $15, and admission for spectators is $5. Call 702-632-8213 or visit lvms.com.

As part of the Las Vegas Philharmonic Pops Series, “Love on the Big Screen: Casablanca” is scheduled at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. The Philharmonic is set to perform the score to the film while it is screened. Tickets are $25 to $94. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

A Black History Month Festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Event highlights are set to include an award presentation for Dr. Bob Bailey, performances by jazz/hip-hop violinist Brandon Summers and an exhibit of rare photos of Martin Luther King Jr.’s memorial service. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children 12 or younger. Visit springspreserve.org.

The Brodie Stewart Band is scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. Feb. 15 at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country at Town Square Las Vegas, 6611 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Participants must be 18 or older. Visit stoneysrockincountry.com or call 702-435-2855.

The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre’s Nevada Series Tour Show is scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 14-15 and 2 p.m. Feb. 15-16 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Admission is $5. Visit artslasvegas.org, or call 702-229-1012.

The Rocky Mountain Gun Show is scheduled at 9 a.m Feb. 15-16 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is $15. Visit southpointcasino.com or call 702-797-8055.

Duo Siqueira Lima is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 15 at Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $40. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

The Las Vegas Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Nevada, is set for noon Feb. 15 at the pool at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Plungers are asked to raise a minimum of $125 before diving into the cold pool. The registration fee includes a hooded sweatshirt and admission to a post-plunge lunch. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Visit sonv.org.

The Nevada Opera Theatre is scheduled to perform “Love, Passion & Betrayal” at 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $25 to 75. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

A Woof Walk is planned for 9:30 a.m. Feb. 15 at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. Dogs and people will explore the Duck Creek Trail system and other dog-friendly areas of the 2,900-acre park. Participation is free, but registration is required. Visit wetlandspark.eventbrite.com to sign up.

The Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, is scheduled to host “Blues River,” a performance by Ellis Rice, at 2 p.m. Feb. 15. The performance will include guest poet Keith Brantley, recording artist and singer Chocolate and pianist, singer, composer and band leader Michael Shane. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Call 702-455-7340.

Broadway Bound plans to present “The Sound of Music” at 7 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Saturday through Feb. 15 at the Summerlin Library’s Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/nwdqa53. For more information, visit broadwayboundlv.com or call 702-898-5131.

The Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, is scheduled to host Swingin’ Saxes with Tom Hall at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Call 702-455-7340.

The Colorado Rapids and Chivas USA are set to compete in the second annual Las Vegas ProSoccer Challenge at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road. Tickets start at $20 for adults and $15 for youths. Visit prosoccerchallenge.com or call 702-739-3267.

Gateway Arts Foundation winner Stephanie Ferazzi plans to perform at 4 p.m. Feb. 16 at Hattie’s House, 9109 Lazy Hill Circle. Admission is $15. Seating is limited. Reservations are recommended by emailing camille@gatewayartsfoundation.org or calling 702-255-0695.

The Las Vegas Summerlin Lions Club plans its 13th annual Chinese New Year Charity Dinner Dance from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 16 at Queensridge, 891 S. Rampart Blvd. The fundraiser will help local community projects such as the Lions Burn Care Center at University Medical Center, the Blind Center of Nevada, Lions Sight First, Toys 4 Smiles, Canine Companions for Independence and Leader Dogs for the Blind, Camp Dat-So-La-Lee, a summer camp for underprivileged children, and the Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) Alliance. Tickets are $100. Email summerlinlionsclub@cox.net or call 702-763-5156.

The Ten Tenors are scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $26 to $99. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

More than 100 baskets constructed by the Las Vegas Paiute, Moapa Paiute, Chemehuevi, Shoshone and Panamint communities are set to be on display through May 31 for the Tribal Treasures: Regional Baskets and Their Collectors exhibit in the Heritage Gallery at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.

“Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion,” a hands-on exhibition of 40 machines built based on drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, is set to be on display through May 4 at the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The exhibition is included with admission to the preserve. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

Performances of “True West” are scheduled March 14-30 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances are scheduled for 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 the box office at 702-362-7996.

The Rhythm of Dance is set for 8 p.m. March 14, 2 and 8 p.m. March 15 and 2 p.m. March 16 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $20. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, plans to host a full moon hike from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 16. A night hike is planned from 6 to 7 p.m. March 17. 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 Don Rickles is set to perform at 8 p.m. March 22-23 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $80. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Comedian Bill Maher is set to perform at 8 p.m. March 22-23 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $50. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

Comedian Billy Gardell is set to perform at 8 p.m. March 28-29 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $40. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Performances of “Picnic” are scheduled March 28-April 13 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances are scheduled for 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 the box office at 702-362-7996.

The Extreme Thing Sports & Music Festival is planned for March 29 at the Desert Breeze Skate Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Tickets start at $20. Visit extremething.com.

Rob Thomas is set to perform at 8 p.m. April 4 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $60. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

D.L. Hughley is set to perform at 8 p.m. April 4-5 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $40. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Bryan Ferry is set to perform at 8 p.m. April 12 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $60. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

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.

Performances of “Other Desert Cities” are scheduled May 2-18 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances are scheduled for 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 the box office at 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.

ONGOING EVENTS

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.