Things to do in Henderson/Anthem March 11-17, 2014

In Your Neighborhood

The Lion Habitat Ranch, 382 Bruner Ave., is scheduled to host its inaugural Lions & Wine Oh My! a benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, at 5:30 p.m. March 13. Admission is free and for people 21 or older. To RSVP, email gsuarez@bgclv.org. Visit thecathouse.us.
Reflections of the Ebony Guys, Dolls & Techs is set to be on display through March 31 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The exhibit highlights historical photos of black chorus line performers and behind-the-scenes workers. Visit mypubliclibrary.org.
Performances of Missoula Children’s Theatre’s “Blackbeard the Pirate” are slated for 3 and 7 p.m. March 15 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. Call 702-267-2171. n The Vegas Voice plans to present its variety show “An Afternoon Affair” at 12:30 p.m. March 5 and 19 in Club Madrid at Sunset Station,1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is free.
Comedian Henry Cho is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 14 and 15 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15. Visit southpointcasino.com.
More than 100 baskets constructed by the Las Vegas Paiute, Moapa Paiute, Chemehuevi, Shoshone and Panamint communities are set to be on display through May 31 for the Tribal Treasures: Regional Baskets and Their Collectors exhibit in the Heritage Gallery at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.

Worth a Drive

Students from the Henderson-based studio The Dance Zone are slated to perform “Willy Wonka Jr.,” based on “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” at 3 and 6 p.m. March 15 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $5. Visit thedancezone.com.
A Night at the Museum, featuring the film “Hugo,” is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. March 15 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Parents can drop off children ages 5 through 12 for the event, which includes pizza, snacks, crafts and more. The registration deadline is March 14. Admission is $20 per child for members and $25 per child for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.
As part of its series of free family drop-in programs, Aladdin’s March Magic is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon March 15 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Children are invited to hear the Aladdin story and participate in craft and magic trick activities. The event is recommended for children in kindergarten through second grade. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.
The 2014 Banff Mountain Film Festival’s World Tour is scheduled to come to Las Vegas at 7 p.m. March 13 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The tour features adventure, action and travel films. Tickets are free, and distribution is set to start at 6 p.m. the day of the screening. Visit lvccld.org.
Run Away with Cirque du Soleil, a 5K run or 1-mile fun walk, is scheduled from 7 a.m. to noon March 15 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event is set to include photo opportunities and music by the cast and crew of Cirque du Soleil, massage therapy, face painting and a circus play area. Registration is $30 to $40. Visit tinyurl.com/runawaywithcirque. Registration is planned through March 13.
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, plans a full moon hike from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 16. A night hike is planned from 6 to 7 p.m. March 17. Participants are asked to arrive 30 minutes early, meet at the tour gate and bring water and a flashlight. Reservations are required. Call 702-875-4141.
Performances of “True West” are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays March 14-30 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org or call 702-362-7996.
Pianist Roman Rabinovich is scheduled to perform Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Haifa Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. March 13 at the UNLV Performing Arts Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $25 to $75. Visit pac.unlv.edu.
The season finale of the Classic Touch Concert Series presented by the Nevada Chamber Symphony is scheduled at 3 p.m. March 16 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The free concert is set to include a performance of young musicians with the symphony.
UNLV jazz ensembles are set to perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 12 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
The BackStage Theatre at the College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., is set to host a one-act festival at 7:30 p.m. March 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. March 16. Admission is $5. Call 702-651-5483.
“Ain’t I a Woman!” is set to be performed by the Core Ensemble Chamber Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. March 15 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The play will celebrate the lives of four significant African-American women. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.
Grace Presbyterian Church, 1515 W. Charleston Blvd., is set to host a Presbyterian Women’s Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14 and 8 a.m. to noon March 15.
Feral Tale Theatricals and the Rudy Foundation plan to present “Intimate Feral: A Close and Personal Cabaret” at 7 p.m. March 14 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center Theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The cast will bring to life Broadway and pop favorites, with cabaret-style dancing and singing. Admission is free.
Families are invited to enjoy pony rides and a petting zoo from 10 a.m. to noon March 11 and 25 at J.R. Pony Parties, 1744 Leonard Lane. Admission is $5. Visit jrponyparties.com or call 702-340-3814.
A leprechaun-led pub crawl is slated to begin at 3 p.m. March 16 at the Casa Bar in the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. The event is set to move to Victory’s Bar & Grill at 4 p.m., Pin Up’s Lounge at 5 p.m. and the Club Bar at 6 p.m. Celtic entertainment is slated with performances by the celtic group Brother at 5:30 p.m. on the casino floor and at 6 p.m. in The Club and by the band the Young Dubliners from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at The Club. Visit cannerycasino.com.
The Life Cube Project invites visitors to write down their wishes, dreams, goals and aspirations on postcards and deposit them into a house-size cube on Fremont Street between Ninth and 10th streets. Visitors can also help paint the cube, which is to be burned after dark March 21. Visit thelifecube.org.
Rhythm of the Dance is set for 8 p.m. March 14, 2 and 8 p.m. March 15 and 2 p.m. March 16 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $20. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
The 48th annual Sons and Daughters of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is scheduled for March 13-16 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. The event is expected to include carnival rides, entertainment, an Irish whiskey tasting contest and a parade. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.
A free concert by De’Borah, a performer who came out as gay on air during season 3 of “The Voice,” is scheduled at 7 p.m. March 15 at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit thecenterlv.com or call 702-733-9800.

Plan Ahead

The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company is scheduled to present “Willy Wonka” at 7:30 p.m. April 4, 5, 11 and 12 and at 4 p.m. April 6 and 13 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets cost $10. Visit hendersonlive.com.