Things to do in Centennial Jan. 1-7

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The Las Vegas Farmers Market is scheduled to set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Admission to the park is free during the market. Visit lasvegasfarmersmarket.com.

Author Maxwell Drake plans free writing workshops from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday and 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. Monday at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Visit lvccld.org.

The Ensemble Arts Academy plans to offer its Camp Rocks! Winter Break Day-Camp for ages 7 to 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at 7280 W. Azure Drive, Suite 140. Visit facebook.com/ensembleartsacademy.

The Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, plans a free screening of the PG-rated move "Total Recall," starring Colin Farrell and Kate Beckinsale, at 10 a.m. Monday. Call 702-229-1702.

The Cheyenne Saloon, 3103 N. Rancho Drive, offers live music starting at 9:30 or 10 p.m. most Wednesdays through Sundays. Tickets prices vary. Visit reverbnation.com or call 702-645-4139.

WORTH A DRIVE

The monthly First Friday arts festival returns from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday to the 18b Las Vegas Arts District downtown. For more information, visit firstfridaylasvegas.com. Many area galleries plan First Friday shows, and several are open for preview Thursday.

"Magic: A Night of Deception," a performance of illusion, mind reading, comedy and storytelling featuring the talents of Paul Draper, Jason Andrews, Les McKinney, Christian Cagigal and Chuck Lane, is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

A Salute to the Eagles is planned at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

The middle-aged musical "I Know I Came In Here For Something" is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Admission is $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

A Slavic Christmas Concert, featuring Russian musical group the House of Gospel, is set for 7 p.m. Sunday at Summerlin Community Church, 2100 Snow Trail. Food is to be provided, and the Christmas story is set to be told. Visit eeconn.blogspot.com or call 702-280 4523.

The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America cardholders receive free admission to museums and attractions nationwide. Local attractions participating include: the Springs Preserve, the Lied Discovery Children's Museum and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. Only the cardholder is admitted free, and adults visiting Lied must be accompanied by children. Visit museums.bankofamerica.com.

The exhibit "Tony Hawk Rad Science" is scheduled to run through Jan. 20 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. The exhibit allows visitors to put themselves into the role of skateboarders and scientists as they explore more than 25 interactive experiences. It is presented by the Tony Hawk Foundation in conjunction with the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors and military personnel and $7 for children 3 to 11. Children 2 or younger get in free. A $2 discount is offered to Las Vegas-Clark County Library District card holders. Admission is free for Las Vegas Natural History Museum members. Call 702-507-3630.

PLAN AHEAD

Mistinguett Productions plans to present "Liza & Judy, Together Again" at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Admission is $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

Illusionist Rick Thomas plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 and 20 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

Jim Gill's Family Room Tour is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Gill plans to perform a family concert on his banjo. Call 702-507-3860.

Aaron Lewis is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 19 at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 7 p.m. Those younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $45 for general admission and $65 for Gold Circle seating. Visit www.sclv.com, ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

J.R. Pony Parties, an educational farm, welcomes the public to visit from 10 a.m. to noon during Open Gate Days scheduled for Jan 15, 21 and 29, Feb. 5, 18 and 26, March 5 and 19, April 2 and 16 and 30 and May 8, 22 and 27 at 1753 Fairhaven Ave. Admission is $5, which includes pony rides, visits to the goat barn and more. Visit jrponyparties.com or call 702-631-4142.

The Jewish Family Service Agency plans to present An Evening with Carrie Mat at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. For tickets, call 702-219-6584.

The Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists plans to feature a free recital by organist Joyce Jones at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Christ Church Episcopal, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway. Admission is free. Call 702-274-9495.

International performers from more than 15 countries are on tap to dazzle during the 2013 Zelzah Shrine Circus, with seven shows planned for Jan. 10-13 at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The theme is Broadway and will include an original score and new costumes. Showtimes are set for 7 p.m. Jan. 10, 8 p.m. Jan. 11, 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 12 and 1:30 and 6 p.m. Jan. 13. Attendees are welcomed into all three rings of the circus for the pre-party one hour before showtimes to meet performers and ride the elephants. General admission tickets are $14 for children 12 or younger and $18 for adults. Reserved seating is available for $27 or $45. Children 2 or younger get in free but must sit in a parent's lap in reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased by calling The Orleans Arena box office at 702-284-7777 or by visiting orleansarena.com.