Things to do in Henderson/Anthem
In your neighborhood
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 greenvalleyranch
resort.com.
n Century 16 South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is planning to show "Ben-Hur" at 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday through Feb. 9. Visit southpointcasino.com.
n Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature a conversation with visiting songwriters Jess Cates and Eman on Friday at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Doors open at 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Admission is $5. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.
n Comedian Josh Wolf is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15 to $25. Visit southpointcasino.com.
n The National Park Service is offering a guided Full Moon Hike Saturday at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Call 293-8990 for reservations and information.
n Cherry Poppin' Daddies are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Guests younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets start at $22.50. Visit greenvalleyranch
resort.com.
Worth a drive
n The Nevada State Railroad Museum, 601 Yucca St., Boulder City, is offering train rides Saturday and Sunday and Feb 11-12 and Feb. 18-19. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Rides are scheduled at 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 and 2:30 p.m. Visit tinyurl.com/7g5uqez.
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 in downtown Las Vegas. For details on the February event, visit firstfridaylasvegas.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. Shorty Rossi, star of "Pit Boss" on Animal Planet, plans to make an appearance with his canine sidekick Hercules. Expect a pet costume contest, talent contests or pet/owner musical chairs, information about obedience training, pet behavior, nutrition and vendors. Visit vegaspetexpo.com or call 800-977-3609.
n A concert featuring Russian folk music performed by the trio Moscow Nights and the dance and voice company Golden Gates is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 on the day of the event. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 455-7340.
Ongoing events
n E-String Grill & Poker Bar, 2031 W. Sunset Road, offers live entertainment, including jazz, karaoke, open jam and more, seven days a week. Visit estringlive.com.
n Ride the carousel at The District at Green Valley Ranch. It is open from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
n Seniors 55 or older are invited to a free concert at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Memory Lane Music, 10960 S. Eastern Ave. A pancake breakfast is included. Reservations are required. Call 629-6704.
n Quinn's Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, hosts trivia night from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.
n Deja Vu performs from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. $5 cover charge. Visit southpointcasino.com.
n Shakespeare's Grill & Pub, 790 Coronado Center Drive, hosts Pub Quiz from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. 837-7900.
n Quinn's Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, hosts Karate Karaoke from 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit greenvalleyranch
resort.com.
n The Henderson farmers market is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.
n The South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, hosts the Dennis Bono Show at 2 p.m. Thursdays. Admission is free. Visit southpointcasino.com.
n Darby O'Gill and the Little People take the stage from 9 p.m. to midnight Thursdays and 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays at Quinn's Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.
n The Country Fresh farmers market is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free.
n The Ravello Lounge at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, presents Loveshack from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays. Visit themresort.com.
n Enjoy live acoustic artists from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Auld Dubliner, 40 Via Bel Canto in The Village at Lake Las Vegas. Call 567-8002.
n Wes Winters performs a free show from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in the Grandview Lounge at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit southpointcasino.com.
n Threedom Rock is set to play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday in the Cerveza Cantina at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit fiestahendersonlasvegas.com.
n On Fridays, Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, hosts the Sin City Sinners from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Club Madrid and the Busker Kings from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Gaudi Bar. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.com.
n Club Fortune Casino, 725 Racetrack Road, offers free live entertainment from 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Visit clubfortunecasino.com.
n Yellow Brick Road performs at 11 p.m. Fridays in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit southpointcasino.com.
n Hundreds of classic cars are on display every Saturday during Cars and Coffee at Sansone Park Place, 9510 S. Eastern Ave. The free show is open from 8 to 11 a.m. Visit hendersonlive.com.
n Enjoy acoustic music on Saturdays during the Strung Out Sessions at Club Madrid at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Doors open at 10 p.m. Patrons must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.com.
n Enjoy live blues music at 7 p.m. Saturdays at Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2245 Village Walk Drive.
n The Spazmatics, an '80s tribute band, perform at 10 p.m. Saturday at the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit southpointcasino.com.
n Fresh52 Farmers & Artisans Market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave. Admission is free.
n Celtic Cove performs from 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays at the Auld Dubliner, 40 Via Bel Canto, at The Village at Lake Las Vegas. Call 567-8002.
Museums and Galleries
n The Nevada Vintage Race Car & Aviation Museum, 250 SunPac Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission is free. Visit fabulousracers.com.
n The Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and children. 455-7955.
n City Lights Gallery, 3 E. Army St., is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 260-0300.
n The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is hosting "Think Art!", an exhibit featuring local artists' interpretations of classic book covers, through March 10 during regular library hours. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.
Plan ahead
n The eighth annual Dam Short Film Festival is scheduled from Feb. 9-11 at the Boulder Theatre, 1225 Arizona St., Boulder City. Tickets are $6 per program. Visit damshortfilm.org/.
n The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is set to perform a free concert at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. A pre-concert discussion is to begin at 7 p.m. Visit hendersonlive.com.
n The official third annual USA7's Reggae Bash starring Fiji is scheduled for 10 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Sunset Amphitheater at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Guests must be 21 or older. Tickets are $25 in advance. Visit sunsetstation.com.
n RagTag Entertainment plans to present "My Funny Valentine" at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 2020 Horizon Ridge Parkway. Tickets are $10 at the door or call 260-1621. Proceeds are slated to benefit wounded soldiers in military hospitals.
n Gospel Fest, a free annual event celebrating Black History Month, is scheduled for Feb. 24-25 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. Admission is free for all ages, but tickets are recommended by calling 267-4040. For more information, visit hendersonlive.com.
n The Ms. Wheelchair Nevada Pageant is scheduled for 2 to 4:30 p.m. March 3 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1340 W. Warm Springs Road. Visit mswheelchairnevada.com or call 818-3614.
