Things To Do in North Las Vegas, March 12-18

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

-- The College of Southern Nevada Dance Club plans to perform at 7 p.m. Friday in the BackStage Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.

-- Kenny Cetera’s Chicago Experience, a tribute to Chicago, is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $5. Visit cannerycasino.com.

-- A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Fest, featuring One for the Irish Road, Dublin John and LA Vation, a U2 tribute band, is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at The Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Dublin John and One for the Irish Road also are set to perform from 7 to 11:30 p.m. at Pinups. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com.

-- Learn to line dance with Tim Perez from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

-- Solid Rock Productions Presents an Easter play, “CSI Jerusalem: Crime Scene at the Cross, the Mystery of Jesus Finally Revealed,” set for 7 p.m. March 30 at the Potter’s House Christian Fellowship Church, 4444 W. Craig Road. The event is free and open to the public. Call 702-575-5227.

-- Van DeGuzman is scheduled from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays through Thursdays and Sundays until March 31 at Pinups at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com.

-- Van DeGuzman and Nino are scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays until March 31 at Pinups at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com.

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 for today, March 19, April 2, 16 and 30 and May 7 and 21 at 1753 Fairhaven Ave. Admission is $5, which includes pony rides, visits to the goat barn and more. Visit jrponyparties.com or call 702-631-4142.

-- Sam Riddle is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Fridays in the Chrome Showroom inside Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

-- The Nevada Conservatory Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is scheduled to perform Peter Shaffer’s “Equus” at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday in the Judy Bayley Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The play contains scenes of nudity and is intended for mature audiences. Tickets start at $20. Call 702-895-2787 or visit pac.unlv.edu.

-- The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Opera Theater plans to present “The Elixir of Love” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a 1 p.m. matinee Sunday in Artemus W. Ham Hall on campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $25 or $15 for seniors, military, faculty and staff. Call 702-895-2787 or visit pac.unlv.edu.

-- The Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists plans to present a free performance by James Kibbie, a professor of organ at the University of Michigan, at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Christ Church Episcopal, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit sncago.org.

-- A St. Patrick’s dance with the Carl Grove Combo is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call 702-229-6383.

-- Run Away with Cirque du Soleil at
7:30 a.m. Saturday at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The 5K run and one-mile fun walk will support One Drop World Water Day. Registration is $40 for the 5K and $30 for the one-mile walk. Visit springspreseve.org.

-- The Junior League of Las Vegas is planning its annual Paint the Town Red Gala Saturday at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event plans to recognize local philanthropists Dorothy Huffey and Mary Cashman and family. A silent auction and dance competition also are planned. Visit jllv.org.

-- The Symphony Park Lecture Series plans to host “Rock Stars of Downtown Business” from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Historic Fifth Street School auditorium, 401 S. Fourth St. Doors open at 5 p.m. for a wine bar. Scheduled speakers include downtown business owners Seth Schorr, Sam Cherry, Meghan Mossler, Marc Abelman and Linda Quinn. Visit symphonypark.com.

-- Darby O’Gill & the Little People are set to perform from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday at Quinn’s Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit greenvalleyranch.sclv.com.

-- The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans to host “Wild South America,” an animal show, on weekends and holidays starting Saturday. Programs are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Outdoor Amphitheater, weather permitting. General admission is $18.95 for adults and $9.95 for Nevada residents. Backstage passes are available for $10 each. Special rates also are available for seniors, students and military personnel. Visit springspreseve.org.

PLAN AHEAD

-- Mopars at the Strip is scheduled for March 22-23 at The Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Led Zeppagain is set to perform at 6 p.m. March 22, and Blue Oyster Cult is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 23. Admission is free, although a limited number of wristbands will be available for Blue Oyster Cult. Visit cannerycasino.com.

-- Kenny Rogers is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. March 22 in the Dallas Event Center at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets start at $34. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

-- Ides of March is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. March 23 in the Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $20. Visit aliantegaming.com.

-- Enjoy a Rat Pack tribute from 1 to 3 p.m. March 25 at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

-- The College of Southern Nevada plans to present a demonstration of its dance classes from 1 to 3:30 p.m.. March 27 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is free. Visit csn.edu/pac.

-- Royal Crown Revue, a retro swing band, is scheduled for 8 p.m. March 30 at The Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $24.95. Visit cannerycasino.com.

-- The College of Southern Nevada Jazz Singers plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 5-6 in the BackStage Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.

-- Members of the College of Southern Nevada orchestra plan to perform chamber music selections at 2 p.m. April 7 in the Recital Hall of the campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.

-- The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts plans to present a “One Act Workshop” 7:30 p.m. April 12-13 and 2 p.m. April 14 in the BackStage Theatre on the campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Students will perform and direct one-act plays. Tickets are $5. Call 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “Hop” at 6:30 p.m. April 13 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges plans to perform at 8 p.m. April 19 at the Chrome Showroom inside Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Tickets are $39, $52 and $65. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and The Fiestas, or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

-- Night Fever, a tribute to the Bee Gees, is scheduled for 8 p.m. April 19 at the Dallas Event Center at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets start at $13. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

-- The College of Southern Nevada plans to present “Violet,” a musical, at 7:30 p.m. April 19-20 and April 26-27 and at 2 p.m. April 21 and 28 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “The Smurfs” at 6:30 p.m. May 4 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- Gloriana is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. May 26 in the Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Visit aliantegaming.com.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “Cars 2” at 6:30 p.m. June 13 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- The annual Independence Day Jubilee is set from 6 to 9 p.m. July 3 at James Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado Blvd. Gates open at 5 p.m. Parking will be restricted to Revere Street and Centennial Parkway. Live entertainment, fireworks, kids’ activities, food and more will be featured. Admission is $4. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- The Highwaymen Tribute Show, a tribute to the group featuring Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson, is scheduled for 8 p.m. July 5 at the Dallas Event Center at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets start at $18.50. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “Kung Fu Panda 2” at 6:30 p.m. July 20 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “The Muppets” at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “Puss in Boots” at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “Zookeeper” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

-- The city of North Las Vegas plans to present a free showing of “Happy Feet 2” at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Families are invited to bring picnics and blankets. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.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 8 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.

-- DJ Paco is scheduled to mix top Latin hits from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursdays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Cover charge is $10 for men; women are admitted free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

-- 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.

-- 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.

-- The Lon Bronson Band is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Fridays in the Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.

-- 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.

-- A disc jockey is scheduled to spin tunes from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the 4949 Lounge at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit santafestation.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 12:30 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.

-- Live jazz with Vince Priester is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Sundays in the ETA Lounge at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.