Summerlin Area Things To Do, March 12-18, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District plans to celebrate Teen Tech Week through March 14. Teen Tech Week is a national initiative designed to celebrate technology and help teens learn how to use technology ethically and safely. The Teen Tech Week App Challenge will explore a new app each day. To participate, pick up a card at the Youth Services Desk at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, and check each day to see which app will be explored. The Rainbow Library also is set to host a button-making program at 4 p.m. March 13. Call 702-507-3712. The Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., plans to host make-your-own bubble magnet program at 3:30 p.m. March 13 and an Anime Fest from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 14. The Anime Fest will feature cosplay guests of honor and competitions, panels, a Super Smash Bros tournament, a taiko drum performance, games and food trucks. Call 702-507-3644. The bubble magnet program also is planned for 3 p.m. March 14 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3865.
Ward 2 Coffee with the Councilman is set from 7:30 to 9 a.m. March 14 at Egg Works, 2025 Village Center Circle in Trails Village Center. Join Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers for coffee and conversation about what is happening in Ward 2 and the city of Las Vegas. Call 702-229-2144.
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 a performance 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.
“A Portrait of the Blues – A Musical Concert” is slated for 7 p.m. March 13 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Join Woody Woods for a musical concert featuring several local artists and the international group Ladies in Blues from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Admission is free. Call 702-507-3866.
The next Reading with Rascal session is slated from 10 a.m. to noon March 14 in the multipurpose room of Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Children can read to a certified therapy dog. Refreshments will be served. Call 702-561-4143 or 702-256-5933.
“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.
The Las Vegas Astronomical Society plans to host star gazing with telescopes and knowledgeable guidance from 6 to 8 p.m. March 14 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. The event is family-friendly and free, although park entry is $7 per vehicle for residents. Contact David Low at 702-875-4141 or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov or visit lvastronomy.com.
Trained yoga instructors are scheduled to lead classes for all ability levels in Yoga on the Meadow at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Yoga is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14, 21 and 28 unless it is too cold to be outside. Bring a mat. The class is free, but park entry is $7 for residents. Contact David Low at 702-875-4141 or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.
Downtown Summerlin is launching a new farmers market March 14, curated by Kerry Clasby, also known as The Intuitive Forager. The market will feature 90 percent organic produce and plans to host cooking demonstrations, live music, classes dedicated to ecological stewardship and tasting events. The market is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Pavilion on Festival Plaza Drive between Rosemary and Oval Park drives. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.
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.
REI plans to offer a Hands-On Bike Maintenance Basics Class at 10:30 a.m. March 14 at its Boca Park location, 710 S. Rampart Blvd. An REI expert mechanic will teach attendees how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time and make minor adjustments. Bring your own bike. Seats are limited. The cost is $40 for members and $60 for nonmembers. Visit rei.com or call 702-951-4488.
Signups for a coed flag football league for children 6 to 14 are planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14-May 9 at Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Registration is open until full. The cost is $85 per child, which includes an NFL jersey, flags and a wrist play. A mouthpiece is required. Call 702-229-1100.
A UFC 185 viewing party is set from 5 to 9 p.m. March 14 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
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 15. Arrive 15 minutes early to tune your guitar. Call 720-533-3611.
The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada plans to host its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. March 15 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. A program exploring the genealogical research databases of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and libraries in general is planned. Contact president Laura Moskowitz at president@jgssn.org, call 702-243-5917 or visit jgssn.org.
The Stillpoint Center for Spiritual Development plans to present An Afternoon with Richard Rohr from 4 to 6 p.m. March 15 at Bishop Gorman High School, 5959 S. Hualapai Way. Rohr is an ecumenical teacher, author and inspirational speaker. Admission $40. RSVP by calling 702-243-4040 or emailing stillpoint@stillpointcsd.org.
Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City Summerlin, plans to feature a performance by its Youth Choir of “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands,” accompanied by tambourine, during its 9:30 a.m. service March 15. The Youth Choir is a new addition to the service. Call 702-341-7800 or visit mviewpc.org.
Comedy Jam is set from 7:30 to 9 p.m. March 16 and 20 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. Art Night is slated from 6 to 10 p.m. March 18 and 25. Experiment with your creative side with painting, singing and poetry offerings. Bring your own supplies or receive supplies with a purchased meal. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, thecrepelasvegas.com or call 702-441-0719.
Summerlin-area resident Kent Caldwell’s exhibit “Otherlands” is set to be on display through March 27 at Blackbird Studios, 1551 S. Commerce St., Suite A. “Otherlands” explores memory, nostalgia, curiosity and immersion with sculptural and narrative dioramas that reference characters, stories and video games from the artist’s childhood. His work uses a variety of media and techniques, from paper mache to 3-D printing. Visit blackbirdstudioslv.com or call 702-782-0319.
Tivoli Village, 402 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host a free story time at 4 p.m. weekdays through March 31. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
The Colors of Love Art & Accessory Show is set from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday through April 30 at Vegas Val’s Tattoos, 9640 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 112. Get to know Las Vegas artists while giving back. The show features a wide selection of pieces celebrating the many colors, interpretations and types of love that exist. A variety of original art, prints, handcrafted accessories, tattoo gift cards and more will be available for purchase, with 10 percent of art and accessory sales and all raffle ticket sales benefiting Three Square food bank. Call 702-821-5936.
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.
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.
“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 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is scheduled at 7 p.m. March 12 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The tour features short films from the 39th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival, with topics ranging from explorations of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled action sports films. Admission is free, and wristbands are set to be distributed at 6 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limit of one per person. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
The Sin City Opera is set to perform “Trouble in Tahiti” at 7 p.m. March 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. March 15 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 49th annual Southern Nevada Sons and Daughters of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival is planned for March 13-15 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. A parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. March 14 on Water Street between Ocean Avenue and Victory Road. Visit hendersonlive.com.
A Pioneer Obstacle Course is planned from noon to 2 p.m. March 14 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave. The cost is $1 per person. Everyone who completes the course receives a prize. Call 702-486-3511 or visit http://parks.nv.gov/parks/old-las-vegas-mormon-fort.
The Neon Museum Boneyard and Boneyard Park, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, plans to host Aladdin’s March Magic from 5 to 7 p.m. March 14 for preschoolers through third-graders, accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Neon Boneyard “Genie” will perform a dramatic reading of the traditional version of the Aladdin folktale in the Boneyard Park, and after story time, participants will make a magic “flying carpet” with paper and markers before learning to “fly” their carpet around the park. Magic tricks and photos also are planned. The cost is $5. Space is limited. Register at neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.
The Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St., plans to host the Las Vegas Valley Firefighters’ annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Firefighter Fun Challenge March 17. A parade of uniformed firefighters and honor guards is planned for noon starting at the Main Street Stage outside the Golden Gate. The group will be joined by bagpipers and step dancers as it makes its way down the Fremont Street Experience to the events center for the challenge, set from 1 to 5 p.m. Attendees can enjoy beer, cocktails and food for purchase as they cheer on teams of firefighters competing in a tricycle race, wheel barrel race, equipment run, tug of war, hose bowling and garden hose efficiency contest. Trophies will be awarded and prize money donated to the winners’ charities of choice. Admission is free for spectators. Visit dlvec.com/event/st-patricks-day-parade-and-firefighter-fun-challenge.
A Ballet Folklorico Dance Showcase is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 13 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The event is free. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
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: “In the Time of the Butterflies,” with 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.
The American Airlines Kiwi Club and the United Airlines Clipped Wings Club have scheduled their annual luncheon for 11 a.m. March 18 at Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant & Bar at Town Square Las Vegas, 6635 Las Vegas Blvd. South. All flight attendants, online and retired, of both airlines are welcome. RSVP by March 13. Call Kay Jennings at 702-896-5496.
The Lake Mead National Recreational Area plans an ecology walk to clean up the desert and roads in the Cottonwood Cove starting at 8 a.m. March 14. Lunch is set to be provided. Children younger than 18 must have a parental approval form signed. Contact Nancy Bernard at nancy_bernard@nps.gov or 702-293-8714.
The 14th annual Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam St. Patrick’s Day Run is planned for 7 a.m. March 14 near the Lake Mead National Recreation Area visitor center, 601 Great Basin Highway. The race is set to include a 1-mile stroll, 5K, half marathon and two-person relay run along River Mountains Loop Trail and Historic Railroad Trail. The cost ranges between $40 and $155 depending on the event. Visit bbscrun.com/#!stpaddysdayrun/c1and.
CBRE Cares Leprechaun Run 2015 is scheduled at 8 a.m. March 14 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Locals are invited to wear green and chase a leprechaun during the inaugural 5K race and 1-mile walk. CBRE Las Vegas has pledged 100 percent of the proceeds to Family and Child Treatment of Southern Nevada and The Public Education Foundation. Race registration is $35 for the 5K race and $20 for the 1-mile walk. Visit desertskyadventures.com/catch-the-leprechaun-5k.
Gardening in Small Places: Composting is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon March 14 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The workshop is designed to provide knowledge on vermicomposting and more. Class space is limited, and registration is required. The cost is $25, which covers class materials. Visit unce.unr.edu, email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5555.
The Las Vegas Jazz Society is set to present Joni Janak with the Anderson/Hall Project from 2 to 4 p.m. March 15 at the Bootlegger Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd South. Tickets are $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Visit vegasjazz.org or call 702-313-6778.
The Adidas Warehouse Clearance Tent Sale is slated at 10 a.m. through March 15 in the Harmon Lot at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The free event offers discounts on Adidas merchandise, including footwear, apparel and accessories. Call 702-365-7111 or visit orleanscasino.com.
J.R. Pony Parties, an educational farm, welcomes the public to visit for Tuesdays at the farm from 10 a.m. to noon March 17 and 24 at 1753 Fairhaven Ave. The farm is also open on off-school days, including May 25. Admission is $5, which includes pony rides, visits to the goat barn and more. Visit jrponyparties.com or call 702-631-4142.
An LGBTQ Career Fair is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. March 18 at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. Companies planning to participate have demonstrated ongoing support for the LGBTQ community’s human rights, organizers said. The event is free. Visit thecenterlv.com or call 702-733-9800.
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.
Collaboration/Exchange by Lucky DeBellevue, the current session of the artist-in-residence program at the Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is scheduled through April 12. Guests can join DeBellevue in constructing chenille stem sculptures by weaving stems into a pattern overlay that will be added to a sculptural form. Visitors may also work with DeBellevue on a collaborative printing project using a process of creating two prints from one inked object, relying on memory and performance to approximate placement. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.
Chocolate: The Exhibition is set to be on display through May 3 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visitors can learn how different cultures indulge in the treat, how cacao evolved from a bitter drink and explore a life-size replica of a cacao tree. Visitors also can barter cacao seeds for goods at an Aztec market and manipulate a conveyor belt used for mass-producing of chocolate. The cost is free for members or with paid general admission. Visit springspreserve.org.
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 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

Dancing with Argentine Tango Milonga is set from 8 to 10 p.m. March 19 and 26 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, thecrepelasvegas.com or call 702-441-0719.
Bishop Gorman High School, 5959 S. Hualapai Way, plans to celebrate it s 60th diamond anniversary during the 33rd annual Knight of the Gael event, set for March 19 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. The evening will honor Jack Rafferty Sr. for his many contributions. Cocktails are planned for 6 p.m. and dinner for 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $300. Visit bishopgorman.org.
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.
Tom Papa is slated to perform stand-up comedy at 7:30 p.m. March 20 and 21 in the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.
Live jazz is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. March 20 and 27 and 10 p.m. to midnight March 21 and 28 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, thecrepelasvegas.com or call 702-441-0719.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners have scheduled an educational opportunity from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21 at Tivoli Village Farmers Market, 402 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit the Ask a Master Gardener information booth for gardening advice, horticulture publications and seasonal displays. Email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu or contact the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555.
The Spring Fling Cornhole Tournament and Tailgate Grill Out is planned from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21 at Made L.V. in Tivoli Village, 450 S. Rampart Blvd. The cost is $20 per team for tournament participation, with an additional cost for food and refreshments. An American tailgate tradition, cornhole (aka bags, baggo or bean bag toss), is easy to learn but hard to master. Competitors will show their skills, challenge friends and compete for prizes, including a cash purse and bragging rights, in this all-day, 10-board, double-elimination tournament. Participants and spectators can enjoy food at the Back Lot Grill, including sausage with peppers and onions, street-made corn, grilled smoked wings, garlic Parmesan fries and fried Oreos. Drink specials include two cans of tall PBR for $5, $3 Fireball shots and Deep Eddy Backyard Lemonade for $5 a cup. Visit made-lv.com or call 702-722-2000.
The Clark County Commodore Computer Club plans to meet from 9 to 11 a.m. March 21 in its new meeting place at 2701 E. St Louis Ave. in Room 16 of the Clark County School District Adult Education Campus. Off-street parking is available. Free PC software for all attendees will distributed on a newsletter DVD filled with demos and PC utilities including a video of the Game Awards 2014 held in December at Planet Hollywood. Newsletter disks also are available in Commodore 64 format. Free door prizes will be offered for all attendees. Email Forrest Nettles at flnettles@hotmail.com or call 702-363-3331.
Hotel California plans to perform a free show at 4 and 6 p.m. March 21 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
Live music performances are set from 10 a.m. to noon March 21 and 27 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, thecrepelasvegas.com or call 702-441-0719.
An Open Musician’s Night is planned from 6 to 10 p.m. March 22 and 28 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, thecrepelasvegas.com or call 702-441-0719.
Mariano Gonzalez plans to perform with his Paraguayan harp at 8 p.m. March 22 and 29 in La Casa Cigars and Lounge at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd. VVisit tivolivillagelv.com, lacasadelahabana.com or call 702-407-1171.
Live Italian folk music is scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. March 24 and 26 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, thecrepelasvegas.com or call 702-441-0719.
Soul Jazz Tuesday Sessions are slated for 8 p.m. March 24 and 31 in La Casa Cigars and Lounge at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, lacasadelahabana.com or call 702-407-1171.
Beers with Beers is scheduled for adults only from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 26 at Nacho Daddy’s, 9560 W. Sahara Ave., near Village Square. Join Ward 2 Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers for a beer and conversation about what is happening in Ward 2 and the city of Las Vegas. Call 702-229-2144.
A live performance by Nicholas Cole is set for 8 p.m. March 26 in La Casa Cigars and Lounge at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, lacasadelahabana.com or call 702-407-1171.
Rheda K’s & Her Jazz Krew plans to perform at 8 p.m. March 27 in La Casa Cigars and Lounge at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, lacasadelahabana.com or call 702-407-1171.
“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.
B.J. 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 Canyon 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 at 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.
A fashion show featuring fashions from White House Black Market is set from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11 at Bear’s Best Golf Club, 11111 W. Flamingo Road. An Italian-themed buffet lunch, cash bar and 50/50 raffles also are planned. Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Club of Summerlin’s Dare to Dream grant program, which awards grants of up to $3,000 to local women trying to better their lives and the lives of others in the community. Tickets are $37 and must be purchased by April 8. To purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/l6clzgo to pay via PayPal; send a check payable to WCS to Diann Bottenberg, 2404 Indigo Valley St., Las Vegas, NV 89134, or call Sylvia DeChandt at 702-750-9752 to pay via credit card. For more information, visit womensclubofsummerlin.org.
Frankie Moreno is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. April 11 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $19, $29 and $39. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m., and guests 20 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visit sclv.com/concerts or frankiemoreno.com or call 702-797-7777.
The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada plans to offer Mommy & Me classes with a Jewish Twist for mothers and their newborns through 3-year-olds from 9 to 10 a.m. April 12 and May 3 at the JCC West, 1400 N. Rampart Blvd., Suite 105, inside the Las Vegas Sports Park. Build socialization skills, increase confidence and enhance early learning. The fee is $50 for JCC members and $60 for nonmembers. Visit jccsn.org.
The Musicmakers plans its spring concert, “A Great American Songbook,” for 7 p.m. April 25 and 2 p.m. April 26 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $8 and are available at the monitor stations of the Mountain Shadows, Desert Vista or Pinnacle community centers in Sun City Summerlin, or scscai.com for a $2 charge per ticket with purchase by credit or debit card.
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.
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.
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. 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. 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.