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Summerlin Area Things To Do, Feb. 19-25, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

  • Broadway Bound and Studio One’s Summerlin Dance Academy plan to perform “The Addams Family” at 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 1 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 20 through March 7 at the Summerlin Library Theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $15 at broadwayboundlv.com or by calling 702-838-5131.
  • Actor and comedian Kevin Nealon plans to perform stand-up comedy at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 and 21 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
  • A Brazilian Carnival celebration is planned for Feb. 20 and 21 at Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, featuring food and live entertainment. Performances are set to begin at 5:30 p.m. each night and include dances and a Brazilian parade. Live music by famous Brazilian Bossa Nova singer Patty Ascher is planned for Feb. 21. Complimentary Brazilian carnival masks will be available for those who dine at the restaurant. Call 702-804-1400 or visit viabrasilsteakhouse.com.
  • “Tommy Ward … Baby Buble” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18. Call 702-240-1301.
  • The Seniors & Masters 5K Money Run is set for 10 a.m. Feb. 21 at the west end of Kellogg-Zaher Park, 7901 W. Washington Ave. The race is open to those 40 or older. A state-issued ID is required at check-in to verify age. Prize money will be given to the first-place man/woman in the following age categories: 40 to 49; 50 to 59; 60 to 69; and 70 or older. One additional prize money award will be given to the runner who completes the 5K course with the best age-graded performance (unless that runner already received prize money as an age category winner). The advance race entry fee is $20. The race-day entry fee is $25 cash. Water and lemonade will be provided at the finish line. Register at signmeup.com/105293.
  • Singer Chadwick Johnson is set to perform at 4 p.m. Feb. 22 and March 8 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Admission is free. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
  • A Current Events Discussion Group is planned at 10 a.m. Feb. 23 at JCC West, 1400 N. Rampart Blvd., No. 105 inside Las Vegas Indoor Sports Park. The group is free for JCC members and $5 for nonmembers. Call 702-794-0090.
  • Black History Month is set to be recognized at local library branches with programs including stories, songs and crafts. The Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, plans to host its program at 4 p.m. Feb. 24 for children 6 to 11. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3866.
  • The Las Vegas Singles Travel Club plans to meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. The club is a group of mature singles in the Las Vegas Valley who are interested in local, national and international travel. It meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. Each meeting begins a half hour of social time, followed by a short business portion and a speaker. February’s speaker is set to discuss cruising from Shanghai to Beijing, South Korea and Japan. There is a small fee for members and guests to cover refreshments and the cost of the meeting room. Call 702-873-8309.
  • Chinese New Year is set to be recognized at local library branches. A program is slated for 4:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., for children 6 to 11. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3631.
  • Live music by local artists is planned from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturdays at Distill — A Local Bar, 10820 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit distillbar.com.
  • Keller Williams Realty, 9420 W. Sahara Ave., plans to host a grand opening celebration called Wine, Dine & More with all of Village Square shopping center from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 25. Restaurants and retail shops are set to participate with free drinks, candy, popcorn and other items. Mayor Carolyn Goodman is set to attend and help with a ribbon cutting. Visit whykwlasvegas.com.
  • The David Perrico Pop Strings Orchestra is set to perform Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 10 p.m. The 15-piece pop orchestra plans to feature club favorites with modern orchestrations by Perrico. Admission is $10 at the door or $5 for Boarding Pass card members (Boarding Pass sign-ups will be available at the door). Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.
  • “Medley” by Consuelo Emerson, an exhibit of oil paintings in a variety of styles including abstracts and figuratives, is planned during regular hours through March 8 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3866.
  • “While I Am Still,” a photography exhibit by Linda Alterwitz, is set to run during regular hours through May 9 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Alterwitz’s photography embraces science and technology to expose the fragility of our bodies. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3631.

WORTH A DRIVE

  • The nonprofit Las Vegas Crafters Guild meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and consist of a short business portion, followed by an educational program. Meetings are at Michaels, 7195 Arroyo Crossing Parkway. Call 702-260-0932. For membership information, visit lasvegascraftersguild.com.
  • An exhibition in honor of Chinese New Year is scheduled to be on display by appointment at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. An artist’s reception is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
  • The Henderson Historical Society plans a Henderson Speaks event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the College of Southern Nevada Henderson campus, 700 College Drive. The event is set to cover Henderson’s water history and feature guest speakers, including John Entsminger, general manager of the Las Vegas Valley Water District and Southern Nevada Water Authority; John Tennert, city of Henderson utility management specialist; and Mark Hall-Patton, Clark County Museum system administrator. Visit hendersonhistoricalsociety.org.
  • Midnight Mayhem is scheduled from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is designed as a safe alternative to illegal street racing. The event is open to any street-legal vehicle and licensed driver. The fee is $30 to race and $5 admission for spectators. Visit lvms.com or call 702-644-4444.
  • Performances of “Six Characters in Search of an Author” are scheduled at 8 p.m. Feb. 20-22 and 26-28 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $20 to $30. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.
  • The West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road, plans to present a performing arts showcase from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20. Performances of various levels of line dance, Zumba, Japanese dance, Hulacise, musical theater, radio theater and guitar are planned. Demonstrations are set to be conducted every 20 minutes. Light refreshments will be provided. The event is free to the public. Call 702-455-7742 or visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks.
  • The Nevada Opera Theatre Association plans to present “Opera and the Masterpieces” featuring maestro Frank Fetta and NOTA soloists Feb. 21 at Centaur Art Galleries, 4345 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 200. A catered soiree is set for 2 p.m., with a champagne gallery walk, a silent auction from 2 to 3 p.m. and entertainment by NOTA soloists, including Dr. Morton Hyson, Shelley Martensen, Lance Taubold, Carrie Wachsberger, Steve Plummer and Sheronda McKee. Proceeds will go in part toward NOTA’s program, which brings opera performances to at-risk schools. The program has seen 200 performances and reached more than 200,000 students. Tickets are $110 per person or $1,100 for a table of 10. Valet service will be provided. For tickets, call Denise Wilbourne at 702-737-1234.
  • The Galleria at Sunset, 1301 W. Sunset Road, is scheduled to celebrate the Chinese New Year from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 21. The event is set to include children’s arts and crafts, lucky red envelope giveaways and performances by The American Asian Association and Las Vegas Kung Fu Academy. Visit galleriaatsunset.com/event.
  • The Nevada Ballet Theatre plans to host a gala and performance at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., in celebration of NBT co-founder and board co-chairwoman Nancy Houssels. A variety of works and special guest artists are planned. Tickets are $29. Call 702-749-2000 or visit nevadaballet.org.
  • The Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., plans to host a concert by John McEuen and John Carter Cash at 8 p.m. Feb. 21. McEuen joins forces with Cash (the son of Johnny Cash and June Carter) to share stories and memories and feature songs from the Carter Family and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1972 release “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.” Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on event day. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-3515.
  • The Joe Williams Scholarship Concert is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the College of Southern Nevada’s Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4000.
  • “Those Wildwood Days,” a musical journey from doo-wop to pop presented by Denise Clemente and Tony Sacca, is scheduled at 8 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25. Visit iacvegas.com or call 702-457-3866.
  • The third annual Love for Literacy Festival is scheduled at 10 a.m. Feb. 21 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit loveforliteracylv.com.
  • Guests are encouraged to make masks, bring beads and wear masquerade attire during a Mardis Gras party set for 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at Distill, 4830 W. Pyle Ave. The Outside Inn Trio is slated to perform jazz at the free event. Attendees must be 21 or older. Call 702-834-5700 or visit distillbar.com.
  • A Singing Circle facilitated by a licensed music therapist is planned from 3 to 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Music 4 Life Health Club & Training Center, 2975 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite B. Attendees must be 16 or older. The cost is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Call 702-889-2881 to RSVP.
  • Legends of the Old Spanish Trail is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. A park ranger is set to explain the significance of the Old Spanish Trail Marker at the fort, featuring stories about the legendary figure Thomas L. “Pegleg” Smith and the rough journey the pioneers took to get into the Las Vegas Valley. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.
  • A Black History Month Festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Planned activities include live music, dance performances, soul food, a photo exhibit, a health pavilion and children’s activities. The cost is $5 for adults and free for children 12 or younger. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.
  • The Las Vegas Youth Camerata is set to perform at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Visit tinyurl.com/756cz35 or call 702-455-7340.
  • The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society plans its next meeting at 10 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.
  • A Hispanic Culture and Heritage Film Series is slated through May 21 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The free events are set to include discussions focusing on the books that inspired the movies. The schedule includes: “The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love,” film set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19; “In the Time of the Butterflies,” with the discussion group meeting at 6 p.m. March 11 and the film showing at 6:30 p.m. March 12; and “The Milagro Beanfield War,” with discussion taking place at 6 p.m. May 6 and 20 and the film planned at 6:30 p.m. May 21. Call 702-229-6383.
  • Individuals and teams who have raised money are scheduled to shave their heads during the annual Family and Friends Day fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation at 2 p.m. Feb. 22 at L’Oracle Gym, 7020 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 170. Donated hair is used for children with cancer. Visit bit.ly/LasVegasHeadShave or call 888-899-2253.
  • The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society plans to pay tribute to Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen and Jester Hairston in a concert by the 20-voice Musical Arts Singers set for 3 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Doc Rando Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The Musical Arts Singers, under the direction of Dr. Douglas Peterson, plan to perform 18 of Berlin’s classic songs, including “Say It With Music,” “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” and “Puttin’ On the Ritz.” The program also will feature the music of Arlen, with such selections as “Come Rain Shine,” “That Old Black Magic” and “Stormy Weather.” Spirituals and folk songs by Hairston are set to include “Hold On!” “Amen” and “In Dat Great Gittin’ Up Morning!” Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, military personnel, disabled and students with ID. Visit the UNLV Performing Center box office or call 702-895-2787.
  • Chinatown Plaza, 4255 Spring Mountain Road, is scheduled to host its annual Chinese New Year celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 22. The event is set to feature traditional foods, exhibits, a lion dance, kung fu and martial art demonstrations, acrobatics, taiko drummers and Korean dance, among other activities. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for youths 6-12 and free for children 5 or younger. Visit lvchinatown.com.
  • Variety — The Children’s Charity plans to host an Oscar viewing party at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Brenden Theaters at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. General admission is $25 and includes theater concessions, and VIP tickets are $250 and include a special dinner menu. All proceeds are set to benefit Variety — The Children’s Charity. Visit onalv.org.
  • HopeLink of Southern Nevada plans a tribute to the creative life of artist Mike Miller from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Sun City Anthem Ballroom, 2450 Hampton Road. The event is set to feature celebrity quick draws, performance art, caricatures, photographs, special guests, auctions and more. Tickets are $45 and available through Feb. 23. All proceeds are to benefit HopeLink, a nonprofit that serves as a family resource center. Visit link2hope.org or call 702-566-0576.
  • Las Vegas Academy Theatre performances of “Aida,” a musical by Elton John and Tim Rice, are scheduled through March 7 in the Lowden Theater for the Performing Arts at Ninth Street and Clark Avenue. Tickets are $12 to $20. Visit lvacademytheatre.org.
  • The Ramos Bros. Circus is scheduled at The Boulevard mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway. Performances are planned at 7:30 p.m. through Feb. 23, with additional 5 p.m. shows Saturdays and Sundays and 2 p.m. shows Sundays. Tickets are $25 to $35. Admission is free for seniors 65 or older if they present a copy of View. Visit boulevardmall.com or call 702-735-7430.
  • J.R. Pony Parties, an educational farm, welcomes the public to visit for Tuesdays at the Farm from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 24 at 1753 Fairhaven Ave. The farm is also open on off-school days. Admission is $5, which includes pony rides, visits to the goat barn and more. Visit jrponyparties.com or call 702-631-4142.
  • Hiking Las Vegas is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Local author Branch Whitney plans to talk about the best hiking trails around Las Vegas, what to bring on a hike and how to be safe. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-6107.
  • In honor of Black History Month in February, the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., is set to offer guided tours from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, highlighting the African American role in organized crime and law enforcement. The cost is $10, plus the admission price. RSVP at 702-229-2734 or visit tinyurl.com/bhsmob.
  • Clint Carvalho & His Extreme Parrots is scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through March 1 in the Gardens Amphitheater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Carvalho, an “America’s Got Talent” finalist, is set to perform with his rescue parrots. Attendees can take photos with the birds at noon and 2 p.m. The event is free for members or with paid general admission. Visit springspreserve.org or topbird.com.
  • Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear, a new interactive exhibit developed by the California Science Center, is scheduled to be on display through May 3 at the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place. The exhibit is set to include a Fear Challenge Course, a Fear Lab and displays on Fear in the Wild and Coping with Fear. Visit discoverykidslv.org or call 702-382-5437.
  • The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society plans its annual seminar at 8:30 a.m. March 21 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The event is set to feature guest speaker Bill Dollarhide, a published genealogist who is set to talk about census substitutes, using deeds to trace ancestors, finding relatives online and more. Tickets start at $45 and include lunch. Visit ccngs.org.
  • The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society invites choral singers to perform Handel’s “Messiah Parts 2 & 3.” There are openings for all voice parts. Rehearsals are scheduled from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays in UNLV’s Beam Music Center, Room 159. The society’s performance with a chorus and orchestra is set for April 12. Call musical director Dr. Douglas R. Peterson at 702-451-6672.
  • Bank of America customers receive free entry the first weekend of most months at the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place; the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North; and the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is offered through the bank’s Museums on Us program, which allows Bank of America customers free access to select museums on the first weekend of every month. Participants must show their U.S. Trust, Merrill Lynch or Bank of America debit or credit card to receive free admission. Special-event admission is not included. Visit museums.bankofamerica.com.

PLAN AHEAD

  • The Bishop Gorman Gaels Theatre Guild plans to present “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28 and March 6 and 7 and 2 p.m. March 1 and 8 at Bishop Gorman High School’s Jim3 House of Performing Arts, 5959 S. Hualapai Way. Tickets are $18 for evening performances and $15 for Sunday matinees. Visit bishopgorman.org. For group rates call 702-476-4175.
  • REI in Boca Park, 710 S. Rampart Blvd., has scheduled a Backcountry Skills Course for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. An expert will help class atendees with their first backpacking experience in this instructional class. Learn how to choose and use equipment (including how to load and carry a backpack) to maximize comfort and fun, along with tips for campsite selection, camp cooking, water treatment and “Leave No Trace” etiquette. The course includes all required gear (backpack, tent, sleeping bag, pad, stove, all cookware, trekking poles and water filters) and food. Discover local areas where overnight backpacking is available. The cost for REI members is $60 and $80 for nonmembers. Visit rei.com or call 702-951-4488.
  • Tribute artist Shawn Barker plans to pay homage to Johnny Cash as “The Man in Black” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
  • Distill – A Local Bar in Summerlin, 10820 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to celebrate its first anniversary at 7 p.m. Feb. 28. The Parametrics are slated to perform, and a buffet, drink specials and hourly prize giveaways are planned. There is no cover for the party, however, all guests must be 21 or older. Visit distillbar.com or call 702-534-1400.

  • The Gateway Arts Foundation plans to present “A Guy and Three Dolls” at 2 p.m. March 1 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15. Visit gatewayartsfoundation.org.

  • Matt Hennager plans to offer free guitar lessons for beginners from noon to 1 p.m. the first three Sundays of each month at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The next session is set for March 1. Arrive 15 minutes early to tune your guitar. Call 720-533-3611.
  • Comedian Bill Bellamy plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 6 and 7 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $29.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
  • The Las Vegas Ballet Company plans to perform “Swan Lake Highlights,” starring Kyudong Kwak, at 7 p.m. March 7 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15. Call 702-240-1301.

  • The In Its Entirety Concert Series is set to feature a different album every second Friday of each month at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. The series is set to continue at 7:30 p.m. March 13 with performances of The Eagles’ “Their Greatest Hits.” The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and “Abbey Road” are set to be performed by The Fab at 7:30 p.m. April 10. Tickets are $15. Doors are set to open at 6:30 p.m., and guests 20 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visit sclv.com/concerts, ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.
  • Grace Presbyterian Church’s Hualapai campus, 4590 S. Hualapai Way, plans to host a free Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. every second Friday of the month. All movies will be rated PG or PG-13. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m., and popcorn and snacks will be provided. “National Treasure” is planned for adults March 13 and “Wall-E” for children. Call 702-384-4554.
  • “Celebrities on Stage,” starring the Edwards Twins, Masters of Celebrity Illusions, is planned for 7 p.m March 14 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $20. Call 702-240-1301.
  • Bonner Elementary School, 765 Crestdale Lane, plans to host its fourth annual Bonner Run for Education from 8 to 11 a.m. March 14. All proceeds from the 5K run/1.5-mile walk will go toward maintaining low class sizes. A raffle/silent auction also is planned. Registration is $15 in advance and $20 the day of for participants 11 or younger and $25 in advance or $30 the day of for those 12 or older. Contact Kristi O’Donnell at 702-561-4872.

  • CSN Songs plans its tribute show to Crosby, Stills & Nash for 7:30 p.m. March 14 and 15 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
  • The Faith Lutheran Conservatory of the Fine Arts has scheduled “Expanding The Arts: Suddenly Sondheim,” a showcase benefiting the school’s Conservatory of the Fine Arts, for 7 p.m. March 20 inside The Faith Lutheran Performing Arts Center, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. A pre-show cocktail reception with a raffle and silent auction are planned, to be followed by the showcase at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 at faiththeatrecompany.com.
  • “The Stars of Country” is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 28 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18. Call 702-240-1301.
  • Singer BJ Thomas plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 28 and 29 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
  • The Wild West Cross Country 5K Challenge is slated for 7:30 a.m. March 28 at Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16935 Bonnie Springs Road. The event includes a 5K, 1-mile Fun Run andquarter-mile Kids’ Dash. The off-road, cross-country course runs through Bonnie Springs Ranch in the Red Rock National Conservation Area. All participants will receive free entrance into Bonnie Springs Ranch and a raffle ticket. Proceeds will support Nevada Diabetes Association’s Camp Vegas. Registration is $42 for the timed 5K and $38 for the Fun Run. Children 2 to 6 pay $20 for the Kids’ Dash. Visit crosscountry5k.com.
  • Signature Productions plans to present the musical “Mary Poppins” March 31-April 25 at the Summerlin Library & Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $28 to $30. Shows are planned for 7:30 p.m. five nights per week (dark Sunday and Monday) and at 2 p.m. April 11, 18 and 25. For tickets, visit signatureproductions.net or call 702-878-7529.
  • Easter Seals Nevada plans to host its seventh annual fundraiser event, Walk With Me, at 9 a.m. April 4 W. Wayne Bunker Family Park, 7351 W. Alexander Road at Tenaya Way. A carnival is planned at 10 a.m. Walk With Me is a 2-mile family fun walk to benefit Nevada residents living with disabilities. Expect a Las Vegas celebrity kickoff led by grand marshal Earl Turner, musical performances and entertainment, carnival games, a children’s Easter egg hunt, concessions, a petting zoo, pony rides and other family-friendly activities. Visit walkwithme.org/lasvegas.
  • Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive, plans to host a vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. July 20-24 for children 4 to 11. Register at desertspringchurch.com. Call 702-256-5933 for information.

ONGOING EVENTS

  • The Ward 2 Walkers group plans to meet at 8 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Hualapai Canyon Trailhead on Hualapai Way north of Alta Drive. Trudy Temple, Ward 2 appointee to the Senior Citizens’ Advisory Board, is coordinating the new walking group. The trailhead loop is 1 mile, and the intent is to walk two loops. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov/information.
  • Free parent and child tennis clinics by the United States Tennis Association Nevada are planned for the first Sunday of every month for children 8 or younger in the Children’s Play Area at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. The clinic for 3- to 5-year-olds is planned from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and for 6- to 8-year-olds from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
  • Bonkerz Comedy Club inside the Edge Lounge at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has acts slated for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Tickets are $15 and include a drink. The schedule for February is: John Hilder, Feb. 19; and John Bizarre, Feb. 26. Purchase tickets at the casino cage or call 702-507-5980.
  • The Dirty is scheduled to perform from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Cover charge is $10 at the door and $5 for Boarding Pass card members (sign-ups will be available at the door). Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.
  • Addison’s Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live entertainment at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The schedule for February is: The Klique, Feb. 20 and 21; and Robbie Howard, Feb. 27 and 28. Mark O’Toole is set to perform from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 702-507-5900.
  • J.C.’s Irish Sports Pub inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live music starting at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 702-869-7725.
  • The Rampart Casino’s Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present live music throughout the week. Call 702-507-5900.
  • Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature Dave Ritz from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays in T-Bones Chophouse. Rick Duarte is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays. Ritz is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
  • Line dancing is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
  • Zowie Bowie is scheduled to perform Fridays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 10 p.m. for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
  • Jared Berry is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Onyx Bar at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
  • The Bingo Room at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature live music for guests 21 or older from 10 a.m. to noon Sundays. Visit sclv.com.
  • The Centennial Las Vegas Genealogy Society is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of every month inside the community room of the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 6670 W. Cheyenne Ave. The group is dedicated to genealogy and ancestry research. Visit clvgs7.wix.com/clvgs.
  • The German Friendship Club plans to meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at Trails Community Center, 1910 Spring Gate Lane. Call 702-254-2590.

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