Things to do in Centennial: May 15-21

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

n Bring the family and a blanket for a free showing of "The Adventures of Tintin," rated PG, at 7:30 p.m. May 25 at the Centennial Hills Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 229-6154.

n Snakes, lizards, turtles and more will be available at the Las Vegas Reptile Expo scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children 2 to 11. Visit getreptiles.com.

n "Class Act," an exhibit of drawings by University of Nevada, Las Vegas students curated by Susanne Forestieri, is scheduled to debut during a reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. The exhibit is scheduled to be on display through July 15. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-6100.

n J.R. Pony Parties, an educational farm, welcomes the public to visit from 10 a.m. to noon during Open Gate Days scheduled for today and May 28 at 1753 Fairhaven Ave. Admission is $5, which includes pony rides, visits to the goat barn and more. Visit jrponyparties.com or call 631-4142.

n 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. Visit lasvegasfarmersmarket.com.

n The West End Boys Sunday Morning Car Show, a free get-together for auto enthusiasts, is planned from 7 to 10 a.m. Sundays in the Santa Fe Mining Company parking lot, 5021 N. Rainbow Blvd. Email judggto69@aol.com.

n Free line dancing lessons are offered from 8:15 to 9 p.m. most Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the Revolver Saloon Dance Hall inside Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Visit santafestationlasvegas.com.

n 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 645-4139.

Worth a Drive

n A Celebration of Family is slated from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Family-friendly entertainment, including a balloon artist, a stilt walker and a princess, is planned. Kidville's Rockin' Railroad plans to perform a short concert, and complimentary treats, such as popcorn and cotton candy, will be offered. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

n The Spektral Quartet is scheduled to present a free concert from 7 to
8:30 p.m. Friday at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Violinists Aurelien Fort Pederzoli and J. Austin Wulliman, violist Doyle Armbrust and cellist Russell Rolen make up the quartet, which mixes Haydn and Beethoven with Philip Glass, George Crumb and newer composers. Visit lvccld.org.

n "The 39 Steps" is scheduled to run through Sunday on the main stage at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. "Random Acts," a production from Chaos Theatre, Endless Productions and RagTag Entertainment, is set for 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through May 27 in the Studio Theatre at the LVLT. Tickets are $12 for adults, $11 for seniors and $10 for students. "Spearminted" by Erica Griffin is set to put on its last show tonight in the Fischer Black Box in the theater. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org or call 362-7996.

n A Pooches in the Park day is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Exploration Peak Park, 9688 S. Buffalo Drive. The day is scheduled to include contests, an obstacle course, animal rescues, veterinarians, groomers, pet boutiques and vendors. Visit tinyurl.com/poochespark and scroll to the bottom.

n Girls Day, a fundraising event of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas, is planned for 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lied Memorial Boys & Girls Club, 2850 S. Lindell Road. The event matches women from the business community with girls from disadvantaged homes for a day of fun. Participating adults are asked to make a $50 donation. Call 253-2804.

n The Nevada Blind Children's Foundation, 3811 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 208, has scheduled its Ladybug Ball at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Pinyon Ballroom at the Aria at CityCenter, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $200. The evening is set to include the Liberace Scholars String Quartet playing during a cocktail reception and a silent auction. Visit nvblindchildren.org or call 735-6223.

n Vox Lumiere plans a new twist on "The Phantom of the Opera" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $10. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n "Rock Around The Clock" with Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets is planned for
7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are available from $15.95. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

n "On With the Show," a benefit event for the Nevada Conservatory Theatre, is set to feature Clint Holmes, Graham Fenton, Kristen Hertzenberg and cast members from NCT's "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To The Forum" at 7 p.m. Monday in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Supporters can mingle with cabaret stars during a pre-show cocktail reception and take part in a silent auction. Tickets are $50. Call 895-2787 or visit nct.unlv.edu.

n Dress up in Regency or modern apparel for the fourth annual Jane Austen-Era English Country Dance scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $10 or $5 for members of the Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers, military and children 8 to 16. Visit lasvegascountrydance.org or call 656-9513 or 229-6383. Prior English country dancing experience is required.

n Gay rodeo producer Brian Rogers is scheduled to present a lecture titled "Nevada Pride in the Saddle: The Story of Gay Rodeo" from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday a the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The talk is set to be accompanied by an exhibition of vintage gay rodeo photographs by Blake Little and original rodeo posters, programs and rule books. Call 507-3400 or visit lvccld.org.

n The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., has a full slate of shows planned. PSY by Seven Fingers is scheduled today and Wednesday. The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas is scheduled Wednesday. Jane Monheit is scheduled Friday and Saturday. Buddy Guy with Quinn Sullivan is scheduled Saturday. The Jewish Repertory Theatre is set to present "The Diary of Anne Frank" Sunday. The musical "Mary Poppins" is scheduled May 22-27. Barbara Cook is set to sing May 24-27. The Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater plans a five-year anniversary concert May 29. "Desperate Housewives" actress Emily Bergl plans to perform her cabaret show "Kidding on the Square" June 8-9. Idina Menzel is scheduled to perform June 10. Call 982-7805 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

n A musical version of "Alice in Wonderland" is scheduled to be performed by the Tri-state Community Theater at 7 p.m. Monday at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Proceeds are to benefit the Josh Stevens Foundation, a Henderson-based foundation dedicated to encouraging kindness. Tickets are available through paypal.com, account cinderellanevada@cox.net.

n "We Are One," the Las Vegas Master Singers and Chamber Chorale's final concert of the season, is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Christ Church Episcopal, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and children. Visit lvmastersingers.com.

n The Rocky Mountain Gun Show is set scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the exhibit hall at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $13. Visit southpointcasino.com.

n An Exotic Bird Expo is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. Admission is $5, but children younger than 10 are admitted free. Visit lasvegasbirdclub.com.

PLAN AHEAD

The Las Vegas Crafters Guild plans to host its annual Spring Boutique and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 25 and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 26 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. More than 20 juried crafters and artisans will offer their quality, handmade products to the public. Shoppers will enjoy the convenience of one central checkout accepting cash, check or major credit card. Admission is free. Visit lasvegas
craftersguild.com.

n Comedian Tom Dreesen plans his one-man show, "An Evening of Laughter and Memories of Sinatra," for 7:30 p.m. May 26 and 27 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are available from $15.95. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

n Def Leppard and special guest Lita Ford plan to perform at 7 p.m. June 23 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and the Fiestas or by calling 547-5300 or logging onto stationcasinos.com.

n Toby Keith plans to perform with special guest Brantley Gilbert at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Red Rock Resort's Amphitheatre, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets range from $35 to $149. The show is expected to sell out. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and the Fiestas or by calling 547-5300 or logging onto stationcasinos.com.

n The Beach Boys plan to perform at 8 p.m. May 27 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $29, $39, $49, $59, $79 and $125. Visit stationcasinos.com, ticketmaster.com or livenation.com.