Things to do

In your neighborhood

n Ricardo Griego is slated to play Spanish guitar from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays at Barcelona Tapas & Bar, 10690 Southern Highlands Parkway, No. 100. Visit ricardogriego.com or call 483-5764.

n A talent show is planned for children 17 or younger from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Registration is required. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3820.

n "Saturday Night Live!" alumnus Dana Carvey is scheduled to perform a comedy show at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $54.95. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 365-7075.

n Art teacher Mary M. Shaw and her student Tamia de Luna plan a show of their paintings through March 7 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

n Free concerts are offered from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays through March 9 at Veil Pavilion in the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. The next concert is set to feature Next Movement on Friday. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

n The new Vegas Magic Theatre, a Paul Stone production, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. The show includes a cast of magicians, variety and specialty acts from around the world. Tickets start at $14.95. Visit goldcoastcasino.com.

n The black box at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, is slated to feature David Grimm's "Measure for Pleasure," a comedy featuring a transvestite love triangle, at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 or $14 for seniors and students. The main theater is set to present Sam Wolfson's "Play Dates," a romantic comedy about love, falling in, falling out and everything in between, at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Feb. 24-March 11. Tickets start at $21. Visit lvlt.org.

n "Polymer Clay Expressions," a display of Las Vegas Polymer Clay Guild members' work, is set to run through Feb. 19 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org.

Plan ahead

n Backed by 20 stringed instruments, singer Richard Marx is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 11 and 12 in the Showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $39.95. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 365-7075.

n Rhythm and blues, soul and funk acts from the '60s, '70s and '80s are scheduled to perform at 105.7 The Oasis' Valentine's Love Affair at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Acts scheduled at this year's event are The Manhattans, Heatwave, GQ, The Moments, Billy Paul, Gene Chandler, Barbara Mason, El Chicano and Ray, Goodman & Brown. Tickets start at $25. Visit orleansarena.com or call 284-7777.

Worth a drive

n The International Sportsmen's Exposition is set to feature outdoor-related products and activities, including an International Sportsmen's Exposition Scouting Challenge, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road. Admission is $12 for adults and free for military personnel with a valid ID and children 15 or younger. Visit sportsexpos.com or call 360-693-3700.

n "Curious George: Let's Get Curious!," a touring exhibit featuring the monkey made famous in film, television and books, is scheduled to visit the Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Friday through May 13. Visit ldcm.org.

n First Friday is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday in the 18b Arts District downtown. For details on the February event, visit firstfridaylasvegas.com.

n A Dinner and a Movie Gourmet Food Truck Fest is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Silverado parking lot at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South. Film fans can watch John Wayne in "The Searchers" while eating food from food trucks from Las Vegas, California and Colorado. Admission is free. Visit southpointcasino.com.

n RagTag Entertainment plans to present "Stephen Sondheim's Putting it Together," a charity benefit show, at 8 p.m. today at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets are $15. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.

n KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler are scheduled to perform "Love Is Here to Stay," at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. The concert is set to feature classic love songs written by Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein and others. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 229-3515.

n The 2012 Vegas Pet Expo is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Expect more than 150 local and nationally recognized veterinarians, groomers, trainers, retailers and organizations geared toward pet lovers at this free event. Shorty Rossi, star of "Pit Boss" on Animal Planet, plans to make an appearance with his canine sidekick Hercules. More than 200 pets will be available for adoption. Expect a pet costume contest, talent contests or pet/owner musical chairs, information about obedience training, pet behavior, nutrition and activism. Visit vegaspetexpo.com or call
800-977-3609.