Southwest/Spring Valley Things to Do, March 18-24

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Opportunity Village plans to host its annual Mardi Gras parade, Carnivaldi Gras, from 10:30 a.m. to noon March 21 on its Englestad Campus, 6050 S. Buffalo Drive. Individuals in the PRIDE, Enable and Fine and Performing Arts programs, along with OVIPs, will participate, creating seven floats in the style of Brazil’s Carnivale. Float judging by special guests and live entertainment, including Brazilian music, are planned.

Michelle Johnson is set to perform at 1 p.m. March 19 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.

HNLV is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 20-21 and 23 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.

The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., is set to host “As Time Goes By,” a charity gala concert to benefit the orphanage and shelter project of the Knights of Rizal Henderson Chapter, from 5 to 10 p.m. March 20. Tickets start at $100. Call 702-759-0100 or visit korhendersonnv.com.

Performances of “Men in Suits” are scheduled for March 21-30 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15. Visit poorrichardsplayers.com.

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.

Performances of “True West” are scheduled through March 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 702-362-7996.

WORTH A DRIVE

Putting the Sin in Sin City: 60 Years of Burlesque in Las Vegas, a panel discussion featuring burlesque performers from the 1950s to the present, is scheduled at 7 p.m. March 20 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

The Legacy of Matthew Shepard, presented by his mother, Judy Shepard, is scheduled at 7 p.m. March 24 at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit thecenterlv.com or call 702-733-9800.

The musical “Songs for a New World” is scheduled at 8 p.m. March 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 and April 3-5 and at 2 p.m. March 30 at The Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $24. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

The Myron Heaton Chorale is set to perform “Songs of America” at 7 p.m. March 21 at Silvestri Junior High School, 1055 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd. The school’s Sensation Singers are set to perform a few pieces and join the chorale for two numbers. Admission is free. Visit myronheatonchorale.org.

The Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, is scheduled to host Toumani Kouyate, one of the world’s top kora (African harp) players at 7 p.m. March 21. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $12 the day of the concert. The event is open to people of all ages. Call 702-455-7340.

The Las Vegas Improvisation Players are set to perform at 7 p.m. March 22 at the American Heritage Academy, 6126 S. Sandhill Road. Tickets cost $10 and are available at the door, which opens at 6:40 p.m. Admission is open to people of all ages. Visit lvimprov.com or contact Paul Lirette at 702- 405-0192 or info@lvimprov.com.

The Nicholas J. Horn Theatre at the College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., is set to host an informal dance concert at 1 p.m. March 26. Admission is free. Call 702-651-5483.

Signature Productions plans to present “Les Miserables” March 31-April 26 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Shows are set for 7:30 p.m. nightly except Tuesdays and Sundays, along with two matinee shows at 2 p.m. April 12 and 26. Tickets are $30 for adults and $28 for seniors and students. Visit signatureproductions.net or by call 702-878-7529.

Ballroom dancing is planned from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Music is provided by Boyd Coulter’s Good Times Band. The cost is $4 per person. Call 702-795-8140.

The Lettermen are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 28-30 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

The South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to host the Glass Craft & Bead Expo at 9 a.m. March 28 and 29 and 10 a.m. March 30. General admission is $15, and seniors and military members pay $12 with valid ID. Visit southpointarena.com/events.php.

The Las Vegas Valley Humane Society plans the 18th annual Wag-A-Tail Walk-A-Thon from 8 to 11:30 a.m. March 30 at Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. The event is set to offer a 1-mile and a 2-mile walk, contests, food and prizes. Registration costs $30 for adults and $15 for students with student ID. Children 11 or younger are admitted free. Dogs must be at least 4 months old, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and on leashes at all times. Visit lvvhumane.org/events.php.

The Kingston Trio is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 4-6 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Pet-a-Palooza is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 5 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. The event is set to host live entertainment, contests, information booths, food and pet adoptions. Visit tinyurl.com/lmbhnka.

American Triology is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 12 and 13 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

The Bronx Wanderers are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 18-20 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Tony Orlando is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 25-27 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Chris D’Elia is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 2-4 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Gary Puckett and Union Gap are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 9-11 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Dat Phan is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 16-18 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Comedian Ralphie May is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 23-25 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $40. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Comedian Jerry Lewis is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 30 and June 1 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

PLAN AHEAD

Theater students at Bonanza High School, 6665 Del Rey Ave., are set to perform “Little Shop of Horrors” at 6 p.m. March 26-28. Tickets are $7. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Sessa at 702-799-6699, ext. 4097, or visit showtix4u.com.

Klique is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 27, 9 p.m. March 28 and 7:30 p.m. March 30 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.

Monroy is set to perform at 10 p.m. March 28 at The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. 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.

Monroy is set to perform at 10 p.m. March 28 at The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

Performances of “Picnic” are scheduled for March 28 through 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 702-362-7996.

Sin City Sinners are set to perform at 10 p.m. March 29 at The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

Best Buddies Nevada plans an inaugural Friendship Walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 29 at the Magical Forest, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. The event is set to include rides, miniature golf, prizes, food and more. Participation is free, and registration is required. Visit bestbuddiesnevada.org/walk.

Dwight Yoakam is set to perform at 8p.m. March 29 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $50. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

The Wild West 5K Cross Country Challenge is planned for 7:30 to 10 a.m. March 29 at the Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16395 Bonnie Springs Road. The event is set to include live music, face painting and activities. Races are scheduled at 7:30 a.m. for children 2 to 6, at 7:45 a.m. for competitive 5K for all ages, at 8:15 a.m. for noncompetitive 5K for all ages and at 8:30 a.m. for a 1-mile fun run/walk for all ages. An awards ceremony is set for 9 a.m. The children’s race costs $15 per participant, and the 5K races and 1-mile event cost $40. Families of three or more can receive a 20 percent discount. Each registered guest is set to receive complimentary entry to the Bonnie Springs Ranch after the event. All proceeds will benefit Nevada Diabetes Assocation’s Camp Vegas. Register at crosscountry5k.com.

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.

Maggie Rose is set to perform at 8 p.m. April 4 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $20. Attendees must be 18 or older. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.

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

The second annual Vegas Loves Brazil Festival is set for April 5 and 6 at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. The event is scheduled to include Brazilian food, music, booths, workshops, rides and activities. Tickets cost $8. Children 4 or younger are admitted free. Visit vegaslovesbrazil.com.

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, plans to host Astronomy in the Park from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 5. Call 702-875-4141.

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 Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., plans a spoken-word event from noon to 1:30 p.m. April 12. Call 702-507-3820.

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, plans to host a full moon hike from 7 to 9 p.m. April 16 and from 7 to 8 p.m. April 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.

Megadeath and Motorhead are set to perform at 8 p.m. April 17 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $45. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

Tyler Farr is set to perform at 8 p.m. April 19 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $25. Attendees must be 18 or older. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.

The Jay Cutler Desert Classic is set to be hosted at 10:30 a.m. April 19 at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $30. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, plans an Easter egg hunt from 11 a.m. to noon April 20. The event is scheduled to have three age categories: 4 or younger, 5 to 8 and 9 to 12. Call 702-875-4141.

Communities In Schools of Nevada and After-School All-Stars Las Vegas plan to host a weekend of summer entertainment, Splashdown For Kids, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26-27 at Wet ‘n’ Wild, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road. All proceeds will benefit the two education-focused nonprofits. Pre-sale tickets are $20 at wetnwildlasvegas.com. Tickets at the door are $35. Children 2 or younger will be admitted with no fee. For one-day tickets, use the promo code CISASASday.

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.

The Animal Foundation plans to host its 11th annual Best in Show event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The event is set to feature 50 dogs competing for the title of Best in Show. The dogs are scheduled to be available for adoption after the event. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Performances of “Other Desert Cities” are scheduled for 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 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.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada plans to host a Sneaker Ball at 6 p.m. May 2 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to include silent and live auctions, dinner and special guest Rick Reilly. Tickets start at $200. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Gabe Suarez at 702-253-2803, email gsuarez@bgcsnv.org or visit bgclv.org/events.

The Osmonds are set to perform at 8 p.m. May 2-4 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $35. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Leann Rimes is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 9 and 10 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $50. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

The Eli Young Band is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 10 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $30. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

Comedian John Pinette is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 16 and 17 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $30. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Air Supply is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 30 and 31 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $20. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Comedian Paula Poundstone is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 9 and 10 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $50. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Staind is set to perform at 8 p.m. June 7 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $50. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

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.

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.

Three Dog Night is set 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.

Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder are set 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.

Comedian Don Rickles is set to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 16-17 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $80. 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.