Things to do in North Las Vegas

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DJ Alpyne is set to spin from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. each Friday this month at ETA Lounge in Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit the Access Showroom Saturdays this month as Caliente Noche Latina with Volume 1 performs music from cha-cha, ranchera and salsa to pop and funk. Doors are set to open at 9 p.m. Cover is $5. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit aliantecasinohotel.com or call 692-7484.

Led Zepagain is set to perform at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets are $5. The show is 21 or older. Visit cannerycasino.com.

"Bad Astronomy," a show on astronomy myths and misconceptions; "Two Small Pieces of Glass," a show on the history of the telescope; and "Molecularium," an adventure into the nanoscale universe, are scheduled to run through Feb. 25 at the College of Southern Nevada Planetarium on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $6 or $4 for seniors 55 or older or children younger than 12. Visit csn.edu/planetarium.

Worth A Drive

J.R. Pony Parties, an educational farm, welcomes the public to visit from 10 a.m. to noon during Open Gate Days scheduled today and Feb. 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.

The Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater plans shows from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

The 2012 Vegas Pet Expo is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Expect a pet costume contest, talent contests, information about obedience training, pet behavior, nutrition and activism. Discounted vaccinations, free nail trims and low-cost microchipping also will be available. Visit vegaspetexpo.com or call 800-977-3609.

The Musical Arts Singers plan to present "An Afternoon of Choral Gems" featuring music by Joseph Haydn, Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Kern at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Doc Rando Recital Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for seniors, students and the physically disabled. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 895-2787.

The Nevada Chamber Symphony plans its annual children's concert from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The concert is set to include interactive participation, narratives about composers and examples of their music.

"Beyond Brokeback," an event scheduled to feature essays, poetry and music inspired by Annie Proulx's "Brokeback Mountain," is scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The event is co-sponsored by HBO, the David Bohnett Foundation, the Gill Foundation Gay & Lesbian Rodeo Heritage Foundation, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Foundation and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' Nevada Conservatory Theatre. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3400.

Southern Nevada Public Television is scheduled to host the Splendor in the Glass wine and beer tasting to benefit Vegas PBS from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the Las Vegas Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road. The event is set to feature 60 breweries and wineries, food, a live wine auction, a silent auction, an appearance by chef Julian Serrano and a jazz quintet. Tickets are $75 in advance and $90 at the door. Visit vegaspbs.org/winetasting or any Lee's Discount Liquor, Total Wine & More or Whole Foods Market location. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit vegaspbs.org.

A Valentine's Day Gala is scheduled at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, 3400 Paradise Road. Tickets are $125 or $1,000 for a table of 10 and benefit the Las Vegas Rotary Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas. To RSVP, contact Shawn Noorda at admin@lasvegasrotary.com or call 433-7451.

Veterans in Politics Inc. plans to host its Veterans Valentine's Ball and Gala at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Plaza, 1 S. Main St. Tickets start at $125. Call Karen Steelmon at 238-5134 or email her at karen.veteransinpolitics@usa.com to reserve a table.

Classical violinist Itzhak Perlman is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, as part of the Charles Vanda Master Series. Tickets are $45, $60 and $85. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 895-2787.

The Knights of Columbus plan an all-ages Saturday Night Stomp swing dance party with a Mardi Gras theme Saturday. Lessons begin at 7 p.m., and social dancing begins at 8 p.m., and the party is set to continue until midnight at 911 E. Ogden Ave. The dress code prohibits jeans. Admission is $5. Only cash is accepted. Visit saturdaynightstomp.com.

A science fiction double-feature with "Lady Frankenstein" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" augmented by a live cast is slated for 8 p.m. Saturday at The Sci Fi Center, 900 E. Karen Ave., No. D202. Tickets are $10. Visit thescificenter.com.

Plan ahead

NCM Fathom, BY Experience and philgrabskyfilms.com plan to present "Leonardo Live" at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at at theaters throughout the country, including the Village Square 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave. "Leonardo Live" provides a virtual walk-through of the United Kingdom's National Gallery exhibition "Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan." Tickets are available at the theater box office and fathomevents.com.

"Jewtopia Live," a multimedia extravaganza of Jewish humor based on what organizers say is the longest-running comedy in off-Broadway history, is planned for three shows at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 and 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $25. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 636-7075.