Things to do in North Las Vegas July 30 – Aug. 5

“The Lilly Oncology On Canvas Art Competition and Exhibition,” a free public exhibition that showcases select pieces of art created by people touched by cancer, is slated to be at 8975 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100, through Aug. 2 and at 1000 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 720, in Henderson Aug. 5-9. Both centers are open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Themes range from fear and hope to loss and survival to isolation and the embrace of family and friends. Call 702-380-6170 or 702-269-5200.

Ballroom dancing is planned Tuesdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 401 E. Bonanza Road. Music is provided by Boyd Coulter’s Good Times Band. The cost is $4 per person. Call 702-795-8140.

A free back-to-school fair and movie in the park are planned for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Free school supplies, binders, light refreshments and beverages will be given out while supplies last. A balloon artist, face painters and a jump house are planned, and the PG-rated movie “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” is set to be screened. Bring blankets or folding chairs to be more comfortable. Call 702-229-6154.

Magician Steve Weeks is scheduled to perform a free show for families at 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Visit lvccld.org.

The Resort on Mount Charleston plans its fourth annual Mount Charleston Arts and Crafts Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 10 and 11 at 2755 Kyle Canyon Road. The event features more than 30 local Las Vegas artisans, jewelry, clothing, food, fiber arts, toys, baby and children’s clothing, home décor and other crafts. Food will also be available. The event will be held rain or shine. Admission is free. Call 702-872-5500.

Summer Dollar Movies for kids are planned at 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 13 at Century 16 Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. The lineup includes “Rio” July 30; “Chimpanzee” Aug. 6; and “Alvin and the Chipmunks” Aug. 13. Call 702-655-8178.

Tickets are available for the 2013 season of Super Summer Theatre, set at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, roughly 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway on Charleston Boulevard/state Route 159. Advance tickets are $12 plus a handling charge. Children 5 or younger are admitted free. Season-opener shows may have lower-priced tickets. The lineup includes “Legally Blonde the Musical,” Aug. 7-24 and “The Producers,” Sept. 5-21. Call 702-594-7529 or visit supersummertheatre.org.

PLAN AHEAD

Jazz Under the Stars, summer concerts by the pool, plans to present Dotsero at 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets are $15. Visit aliantegaming.com.

The Ultimate Stones, a tribute to the Rolling Stones, is scheduled for 10 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Dallas Event Center at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

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 fiestarancholasvegas.com or call 702-638-3785.

Trivia Night is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the ETA Lounge at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.

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.

The Boogie Knights are scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. Fridays at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Loveshack is scheduled to perform Fridays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Doors open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.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 talent dancing, singing and acting. Admission is free. Call Darry Lighten at 702-460-9266.

Dueling Pianos are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Fridays in the ETA Lounge at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Darrin Michaels is scheduled to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the A-Bar at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Deftal DJs are scheduled to perform Friday and Saturday nights in the ETA Lounge at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Broadacres Marketplace and Event Center, 2930 Las Vegas Blvd. North, has added 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.

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.

The Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive, plans to host an Old School Dance Party with rotating bands from 8:30 p.m. to
12:45 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the Cabo Lounge. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit fiestarancho.sclv.com.

The Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive, hosts Ladies Night on Fridays at Club Tequila. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. There is a $10 cover charge for men. On Saturdays, catch DJ Carlos as he spins the best in regional Mexican music. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover charge is $10. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit fiestarancho.sclv.com.

Noche Caliente Latina featuring Volume 1 is set for 10 p.m. Saturdays in the Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5; women are admitted free. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Acoustic Junkyard is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Saturdays in the ETA Lounge at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Yellow Brick Road is scheduled to perform Saturdays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Doors open at 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Caliente Latin Nights with DJ Leo and his Go Go Dancers are scheduled from
10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays 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.

DJ Paco is scheduled to mix top Latin hits Sundays at Club Tequila at the Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover charge is $10 for men; women are admitted free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit fiestarancho.sclv.com.