Things to Do in North Las Vegas Dec. 25-31

-- The SoBe Ice Arena at the Fiesta Rancho plans to extend its hours for public skating through Jan. 6. Admission is $7 per person, and skate rental is $3. Admission for children younger than 3 is free. The rink, 2400 N. Rancho Drive, is to be open from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. today; 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 1 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday;
2:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 8 to 11 p.m. Monday through Jan. 4; 1 to 6 p.m. and 8 to 11 p.m. Jan. 5; and 1 to 6 p.m. Jan. 6. Call 702-638-3785 or visit www.sclv.com.

-- Club Curry plans its third annual Party with a Purpose to benefit the Shade Tree shelter, 1 W. Owens Ave., at 7 p.m. Saturday. The Monopoly-themed fundraiser is limited to 150 particpants and is set to include entertainment, interactive fundraiser games, live auctions, prizes, music, dancing and food at comedian Mark Curry's mansion in Henderson. The address will be disclosed only to ticket holders. Ticket price is $200 for one or $300 per couple. The goal is to raise $100,000 for the shelter. Sponsorships are available. Visit clubcurry.com.

-- Jerry's Nugget, 1821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, plans to host a dance party with complimentary party favors and champagne at midnight Monday. Admission is free but limited to those 21 or older. Visit jerrysnugget.com or call 702-399-3000.

-- Volume I plans to host Noche Caliente Latina featuring a variety of music from pop, salsa and rancheras to disco and funk at 9 p.m. Saturdays at Aliante Casino + Hotel's Access Showroom, 7300 Aliante Parkway. There is a $5 cover charge for men. Women are admitted free. At the casino's MRKT Sea & Land, singer and pianist Sara Thiele plans to perform from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays. At the same location, guitarist Michael Johnson plans to play from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. The casino's ETA Lounge plans to host a seven-round Pub Trivia, including categories, general knowledge and picture rounds, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The Lounge plans to host dueling pianos from 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays. The Lounge plans to host Vince Preister from 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays. The Lounge plans to host Brazilian DJ Neto playing top 40 hits from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday; DJ Golden Child spinning disco, '80s, Latin, house and hip-hop from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday; The Peter Love Band from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday; and Electro House DR Tommy Two Fist with champagne and dancing Monday. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-692-7777.

ONGOING EVENTS

-- Caliente Latin Nights with DJ Leo and his Go Go Dancers are scheduled Saturdays from 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. in the Royal Street Theater at Jerry's Nugget, 1821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free with the purchase of two drinks but limited to adults 21 or older. Visit jerrysnugget.com or call 702-399-3000.

-- Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, plans to host karaoke from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mondays at 4949 Lounge. From 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4949 Lounge plans to feature music spun by DJ Kram. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

-- Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, is slated to host classics and latest hits from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays in the Martini Bar. La Nueva Live Mix, featuring La Nueva's Oscar "El Coyote" Ruiz with DJ Paco, plans to play the top Latin hits at 9 p.m. Thursdays at South Padre. The cover charge is $10 for men and free for women. From 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays, Darrin Michaels is set to perform jazz at the A-Bar, and starting at 8 p.m. at South Padre, Sam Riddle plans to play country music. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

-- Broadacres Marketplace and Event Center, 2930 Las Vegas Blvd. North, has announced the addition of lighting so the venue can remain open for Friday night shopping and events. In addition to the marketplace's more than 1,150 vendor spaces and buildings, it also offers a wide variety of entertainment, food and beverages. Hours of operation are 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays and 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $1 on Fridays and Saturdays and $1.50 on Sundays. Visit broadacresmec.com.

-- A gospel showcase is planned at 8 p.m. Fridays in the showroom at Digiworld Entertainment and Productions, 3432 N. Bruce St., Suite 1. The event features local talents dancing, singing and acting. Admission is free. Call Darry Lighten at 702-460-9266.

-- Karate Karaoke is scheduled at 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Whiskey Dick's, 2750 E. Craig Road. There is no cover charge. Call 702-399-3425.

-- The Goodbuy Auto Auction is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursdays at 2024 Losee Road. Viewing times are 8 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. Visit goodbuyautoauction.com.

-- Trivia buffs are invited to gather a team and compete for prizes at Vegas Pub Quiz at 7 p.m. Thursdays at The Garage Bar in Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Call 702-530-7849 or visit vegaspubquiz.com.

-- Coffee Cup Skate, an open skate for anyone 45 or older, is scheduled from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5, and the arena provides coffee and cookies. Visit sclv.com or call 702-638-3785.

-- Strap on a set of ice skates for Cosmic DJ Skate Night, scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $6.50, and skate rental is $3.

PLAN AHEAD

-- The Left of Center Art Gallery & Studio, in collaboration with the Social Justice Council of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas, plans to host a free reception for the "Looking the Other Way" exhibit from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 12 at 2207 W. Gowan Road. The show features local artists' work highlighting themes such as tolerance, multicultural understanding, hunger and homelessness, immigration reform, peace and justice, working conditions, health care and the environment. Call 702-647-7378 or visit leftofcenterart.org.

NEARBY HOLIDAY EVENTS

-- The Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive, plans to host John Earl & The Boogieman Band from 10 p.m. Monday to 2 a.m. Tuesday at the Cabo Lounge. There is no cover charge for guests 21 or older. For more information, call 702-631-7000.

-- Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, plans to ring in the new year at Revolver, with doors set to open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25, plus tax and fees and include two drinks, a champagne toast at midnight and party favors. Drink specials include $3 shots, $2 well drinks and $1 drafts from 9 p.m. Monday to midnight Tuesday for guests 21 or older. For table and booth reservations, call 702-515-4390. The 4949 Lounge plans to welcome the new year with DJ Kram from 9 p.m. Monday to 3 a.m. Tuesday for guests 21 or older.

-- Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, plans to present Sam Riddle from 10 p.m. Monday to 1 a.m. Tuesday at South Padre. Darrin Michaels plans to add jazz to the evening from 8 p.m. Monday to midnight Tuesday at A-Bar. There is no cover charge for guests 21 or older. Call 800-992-2694.

-- Glittering Lights at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and
5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through Jan. 6 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The long-running holiday display includes a two-mile course featuring millions of LED lights in hundreds of displays. Admission is $15 Monday through Thursday and $20 Friday through Sunday. Visit glitteringlightslasvegas.com.

-- Downtown Countdown at the Fremont Street Experience, 425 Fremont St., plans to host Buckcherry and Queensryche, along with special guests Quiet Riot, Pop Evil and Otherwise, from 6 p.m. Sunday to 3 a.m. Monday. Yellow Brick Road and Zowie Bowie, along with Jizzy Pearl, Rok of Ages, Party Rockers and Brazen, are also slated to perform. Expect various Strip headliners to drop in for the fun. Downtown Countdown will also include a 2012 year-in-review retrospective on the Viva Vision screen, a midnight countdown led by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and a Fireworks by Grucci show synchronized with virtual fireworks on Viva Vision as part of the citywide celebration. Admission is $30 per person when purchased online by Thursday. Beginning Friday, tickets will be $40 per person and can be purchased online, in person at any of the Fremont Street Experience member hotel-casinos or at the event gates. Nevada residents receive a $10 discount with Nevada I.D. on all tickets purchased in person after Thursday. New Year's Eve is the only night of the year when the Fremont Street Experience has paid, ticketed admission. New Year's Eve admission is restricted to persons 21 or older. For tickets, visit vegasexperience.com/newyearseve.

-- Ethel M's annual holiday cactus garden, 2 Cactus Garden Drive in Henderson, is scheduled to be open from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1. Activities include performances by local choirs and pictures with Santa Claus. Visit ethelm.com.

-- Opportunity Village's Magical Forest is set to run from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 6 at 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. In addition to the holiday display, attendees can expect photos with Santa, nightly entertainment, a carousel, train rides, a gingerbread house display, mini-golf and more. Admission is $9 for children, $11 for adults and free for children 3 or younger. Passports, which include entry and attraction rides are $15.50 for children 3 to 12 and $17.50 for those 13 or older. Parking is free. Call 702-259-3741 or visit magicalforest.org.

-- The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is scheduled to host its annual Winter in Venice through Jan. 6. In addition to festive decorations, winter parades accented by projections on the building and ice skating performances are scheduled at 6 and 8 p.m. Outdoor ice skating is offered from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Visit venetian.com or palazzo.com.