Things to do in North Las Vegas June 12-18

In Your Neighborhood

Visit the South Padre nightclub inside Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, for ongoing entertainment offerings. Oscar "El Coyote" Ruiz, DJ Lee and DJ Paco mix the top Mexican hits from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Thursdays. Admission before 11 p.m. is free for women, $10 for men. After 11 p.m., women pay $5. There is no cover charge when Sam Riddle plays country music starting at 8 p.m. Fridays or when Yellow Brick Road plays classic rock starting at 9 p.m. Saturdays. Visit texasstation.com or call 631-1000.

The College of Southern Nevada Planetarium on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., is scheduled to present Experience the Aurora, Ice Worlds and Zula Patrol: Under the Weather. Programs are presented at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 3:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for seniors 55 or older, children younger than 12 and CSN students. Visit csn.edu/planetarium or call 651-4138.

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.

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.

Worth a Drive

Station Casinos plans to celebrate its Metal Month with free concerts in June in the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. The schedule includes: The Iron Maidens, Friday and Saturday, and Vinyl Tattoo, June 30. Visit santafestationlasvegas.com or call 658-4900.

The Las Vegas Farmers Market is scheduled to set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Visit lasvegasfarmersmarket.com.

PS Productions is set to present "Crazy For You" as part of Super Summer Theatre's season lineup at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through June 30 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway. Parking opens at 5 p.m., and meadow seating opens at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair. Advance tickets are $12. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

The Reggae in the Desert music festival is slated to feature Kymani Marley, Third World, Tribal Seeds and more from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Children 5 or younger receive free admission. Call 384-4829 or visit reggaeinthedesert.com.

The Senior Idol Talent Show is slated for 3 p.m. Thursday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $5, and seating is limited. Call 229-6454 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

David de Alba plans to premiere "Finnochio's Memoirs: The Last Chapter," a live tribute to the San Francisco nightclub, at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $10. Call 732-7225 or visit onyxtheatre.com.

The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., plans to present the musical "Blame it on the Walleye" at 2 p.m. Saturday, featuring singer and comedienne Richel Kompst. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on event day. Call 229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.

The Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North, plans to host the Cruisin' 4 Hope Poker Run at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, with proceeds set to benefit HopeLink of Southern Nevada. Tickets are $25 for locals and $30 general admission for the Brewfest, $30 for the Poker Run or $40 for both events. Call 384-8444 or visit goldspike.com.

A Dear Ol' Dad's Day celebration is planned from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Las Vegas Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road. The cost is $1 for children 4 to 17, $2 for adults, $1.50 for those 50 or older and free for fathers and children younger than 3. Call 229-6309.

The Bass Pro Shops Family Summer Camp is set to feature free activities, crafts and workshops designed to teach families outdoor skills from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 15 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Workshops include bird watching, wildlife exploration, dogs in the outdoors, camping, fishing, archery and hunting. Visit basspro.com.

SRO Productions, a new theater at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to present its inaugural play, "Barefoot in the Park," 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20. Call 269-5000 or visit srolv.com.

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. "Lost Vegas: Bulldozed and Imploded Casinos of the Las Vegas Valley" is open until Aug. 26. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and children. 455-7955.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., has a full slate of shows planned. The musical "Million Dollar Quartet" is scheduled today through Sunday. Lucy Woodward is scheduled to perform Friday and Saturday. Call 982-7805 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

Summer Jam 2012 is scheduled for noon Sunday at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Entertainment schedule includes The Wanted, Hardnox, Chris Rene and Karmin. Tickets are $24.98 and are available at ticketmaster.com.

A Dive In Movie Night is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Light refreshments will be provided. The movie title will be announced. The cost is $3. On Sunday, the pool plans to host a Dear Ol' Dad's Day event from noon to 6 p.m. in honor of Father's Day. The cost is $1 for children 4 to 17, $2 for adults, $1.50 for those 50 or older and free for children up to age 3 and all fathers. Call 229-1488.

The Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., plans a "Carnival of the Animals" puppet show at 10:30 a.m. Monday. The Fratello Marionettes plan to present "The Three Little Pigs," "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "The Ugly Duckling." Call 507-3630. The show is also scheduled for 4 p.m. June 19 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, and 4 p.m. June 21 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive.

The Manhattans are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are available from $15.95. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

Free Country Pool Parties with live entertainment are planned from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturdays in June at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Bands scheduled include South of Graceland Saturday and Wolfcreek June 23. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 636-7111.

"Thank You for the Music -- A Modern Tribute to ABBA" is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). No credit cards will be accepted. Call 800-595-4849.

Yoomi Lee and Kyudong Kwak and students from the Kwak Ballet Academy plan to present "Giselle ACT II" at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Admission is $20. Call 866-967-8167 or visit lasvegasballet.org.

Kidville at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 130, invites Las Vegas families to celebrate Father's Day at its indoor play space from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Normally reserved for members, nonmembers can enjoy the activity-filled gym tailored to children from newborn to 6 for $10 per family. Kidville members will enjoy free play space access from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities planned include rock wall climbing, tumbling and zip-lining. Visit kidville.com or call 233-9253.

Nevada Youth Alliance Jazz for Peace plans to present The John Asti Quartet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Blu7 June 27 on the Main Stage at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Performances are free. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

A Summer Fashion Extravaganza featuring fashions by Tatiana's Boutique is planned for 6 p.m. Thursday at Siena Trattoria, 9500 W. Sahara Ave. Call 695-8448.

Plan ahead

The city of North Las Vegas Movie Madness free movie in the park nights are scheduled to begin at dusk. Kids activities are slated at 6:30 p.m. Moviegoers are invited to bring blankets, picnic baskets and refreshments. Movies planned at Nature Discovery Park, 2600 Nature Park Drive, include "Kung Fu Panda 2," July 20; "Puss in Boots," Aug. 31 and "Zookeeper," Sept. 21. Movies planned at North Las Vegas City Hall Civic Plaza, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, include "The Muppets," Aug. 10 and "Happy Feet 2," Oct. 5. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

The Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival , featuring John Lee Hooker Jr. , Sputzy & the Soul Providers , John Earl and the Boogieman Band and Ironing Board Sam , is planned for 5 p.m. June 23 at the Cannery Casino, 2121 E. Craig Road . Admission is $5 . Call 507-5700 or visit cannerycasino.com .

The Dance in the Desert Festival 2012 , the 14th annual gathering of contemporary choreographers and dance companies in Las Vegas, is planned for 7 p.m. July 27 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 28 at the College of Southern Nevada's Cheyenne campus , 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave . Receptions are to follow each performance. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors . Visit csn.edu/pac or call 651-5483 .

"Jack Walker & Friends" concerts are scheduled at 7 p.m. June 24 and July 29 in the Access Showroom at Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Doors open at 6 p.m. The cover is $15, and guests must be 21 or older. Visit aliantecasinohotel.com or call 692-7484.

A free city of Las Vegas movie in the park is scheduled to feature the PG-rated film "Dolphin Tale ," at 7:30 p.m. July 20 at the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre , 7101 N. Buffalo Drive . Ward 6 Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross is to the host event . Bring blankets or low folding chairs . Call 229-6154 .

Regal Village Square Stadium 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., plans to show a selection of G- and PG-rated movies at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer for kids of all ages. Admission is $1, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute. The lineup is as follows: June 26 and 27, "Journey 2" and "Kit Kettredge: An American Girl"; July 3 and 4, "Dolphin Tale" and "Happy Feet Two"; July 10 and 11, "Legend of the Guardians" and "Yogi Bear"; July 17 and 18, "Cats & Dogs: Revenge" and "Hugo"; July 14 and 25, "The Adventures of Tin Tin" and "Puss in Boots"; July 31 and Aug. 1, "Kung Fu Panda 2" and "Rango"; Aug. 7 and 8, "Rio" and "Spy Kids: All the Time"; Aug. 14 and 15, "Chimpanzee" and "Hoodwinked Too"; Aug. 21 and 22, "Arthur Christmas" and "The Smurfs." Call 838-0490.