Things to do in Centennial May 29-June 5

In Your Neighborhood

n Station Casinos plans to celebrate its Metal Month with free concerts in June in the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. The schedule includes: ARENA, Friday; Snakebite, June 8; Jizzy Pearl's All Star Band, June 9; The Iron Maidens, June 15 and 16; and Vinyl Tattoo, June 30. Visit santafestationlasvegas.com or call 658-4900.

n A Dream Big! Summer Reading Kickoff and Stuffed Animal Sleepover is scheduled at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children are invited to bring a stuffed animal to leave overnight at the library. In the morning, kids can pick up their animals and find out what they dreamed about during their stay. A Dream Big! Summer Reading Kickoff with water games and information about the summer reading program is scheduled at 4 p.m. June 5 in the outdoor amphitheater at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Visit lvccld.org.

n "Class Act," an exhibit of drawings by University of Nevada, Las Vegas students curated by Susanne Forestieri, is scheduled to to be on display through July 15 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-6100.

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, 9100 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 The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans its 35th anniversary revue with a gala slated for 1 p.m. and a show for 4 p.m. Sunday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. A silent auction and entertainment featuring songs from past shows are planned. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 or younger. Call 285-3331 or visit rainbowcompany.org.

n The third annual Brews and Blues Festival is scheduled to feature craft beers and live entertainment from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $36 in advance and $40 at the door. Call
822-770 or visit springspreserve.org.

n "The Kenn Ruffin Project: A Photographic Journey Through Monet's Gardens" is scheduled to be on display through Friday in the Legacy Gallery at Left of Center Gallery, 2207 W Gowan Road. Visit leftofcenterart.org or call 647-7378.

n The Fresh Music Festival, a celebration of R&B, hip-hop and soul music, is planned for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Doug E. Fresh is set to be the host, with headlining performances from Keith Sweat, K-Ci & JoJo, Guy and SWV. Tickets start at $30. Call 284-7777 or visit orleansarena.com.

n The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend is scheduled to feature performers from around the world and gatherings of "vintage vixens" Thursday through Sunday at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Most events are open to the public, and a few are free. Visit burlesquehall.com or call 661-6465.

n Mistinguett Productions plans to present "Pop Opera Swing And Sexy" at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 800-595-4849 for tickets or 206-849-9916 for information.

n Watch Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times," with live music provided by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, at 8 p.m. Friday at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $10. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n RagTag entertainment plans to present Richel Kompst starring in "Blame it on the Walleye," a musical journey through the neurotic mind of a Norwegian blonde, at 7 p.m. Friday in the Community Center of Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 2020 Horizon Ridge Parkway. Tickets are $10 and are available at the center by calling 260-1621. The event is sponsored by the Las Vegas Sew Girls.

n The Academy of Nevada Ballet pre-professional students plan a production of "The Sleeping Beauty" at 7 p.m. Saturday, and the ballet's children's program plans to put on "Little Red Riding Hood" at 1 p.m. Sunday at Artemus W. Ham Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre's Dance Program plans to celebrate the professional company's 40th birthday with a performance of jazz, modern, character and student choreography at 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets for all shows range from $15 to $21. Visit nevadaballet.com or call 243-2623.

n A free Juneteenth jazz celebration is scheduled to feature poetry performances, music, presentations and a flag ceremony from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. Call 507-3980 or visit lvccld.org.

n The Las Vegas Brass Band plans a summer concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased an hour prior to showtime. Visit lvccld.org or call 373-4476.

n Classical guitarist Michael Nigro is scheduled to perform songs from composers throughout Latin America in a concert at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 507-3860 or visit lvccld.org.

PLAN AHEAD

n The Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival, featuring John Lee Hooker Jr., Sputzy & the Soul Providers, John Earl and the Boogieman Band and Ironing Board Sam, is planned for 5 p.m. June 23 at the Cannery Casino, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $5. Call 507-5700 or visit cannerycasino.com.

n The Dance in the Desert Festival 2012, the 14th annual gathering of contemporary choreographers and dance companies in Las Vegas, is planned for 7 p.m. July 27 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 28 at the College of Southern Nevada's Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Receptions are to follow each performance. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Visit csn.edu/pac or call 651-5483.

n "Jack Walker & Friends" concerts are scheduled at 7 p.m. June 24 and July 29 in the Access Showroom at Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Doors open at 6 p.m. The cover is $15, and guests must be 21 or older. Visit aliantecasinohotel.com or call 692-7484.

n Atria Sunlake, 3250 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to host a free Conductorcise combining symphony music and an aerobic workout led by David Dworkin at 10 a.m. June 7. Visit atraseniorliving.com to sign up.

n Actor and comedian David Brenner plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. June 10 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are available from $15.95. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

n The Manhattans are set to perform at
7:30 p.m. June 16 and 17 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are available from $15.95. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

n "Thank You for the Music -- A Modern Tribute to ABBA" is planned for 7 p.m. June 16 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). No credit cards will be accepted. Call 800-595-4849.

n The Kwak Ballet Academy plans to present "Giselle ACT II" at 2 p.m. June 16 and 17 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The ballet will feature Yoomi Lee and Kyudong Kwak and students from the ballet company. Admission is $20. Call 866-967-8167 or visit lasvegasballet.org.

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.