Things to do in North Las Vegas Nov. 20-26

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 702-631-1000.

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 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 College of Southern Nevada Planetarium on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., is scheduled to present"2012 Mayan Prophecies" at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 22. 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 702-651-4138.

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.

Plan ahead

The Hispanic Museum of Nevada plans is ninth annual Las Vegas Latino Film Festival from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 1 at the College of Southern Nevada's Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Screenings are to include award-winning short films and full-length features. All proceeds, including the raffle and VIP Reception at 5 p.m., will go to the museum. The cost is $5 for college students, seniors and museum members; $10 for general admission; and $20 for a VIP reception and admission. Tickets can be purchased at the museum at 3680 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 140, inside the Boulevard Mall. Call 702-773-2203.

Zion United Methodist Church, 2108 N. Revere St., plans to host a holiday festival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8. The festival is scheduled to include educational activities, crafts, games and food. Call 702-808-9557.

The College of Southern Nevada's Department of Fine Arts Dance plans to present a revival of professor Kelly Roth's 1997 "Wisdom." The show is a reflection of Princess Diana's life and a collage of the events that made headlines that year. The Concert Dance Company and the CSN Dance Ensemble have scheduled the show for 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 with an additional 2 p.m. show Dec. 1 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors Call 702-651-5483.

The Department of Fine Arts' Jazz Combos and Jazz Singers at the College of Southern Nevada plan to host an afternoon of jazz standards, classics and contemporary works at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 in the BackStage Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483.

The Department of Fine Arts' orchestra at the College of Southern Nevada, conducted by Christopher Davis, plans to perform traditional works and holiday selections at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for adults and seniors. Call 702-651-5483.

The College of Southern Nevada's concert band, directed by Richard McGee, plans to perform traditional works and holiday selections at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for students. Call 702-651-5483.

The College of Southern Nevada's Big Band plans to perform classic standards and a "few surprises" at
7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Call 702-651-5483.

The Department of Fine Arts at the College of Southern Nevada plans to present a Madrigal Dinner in the spirit of "Merrie Olde England" featuring the College Singers and Chamber Chorale at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $30, and advanced reservations are required. Call 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.

Worth a Drive

Opportunity Village's Magical Forest, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., is set to open Wednesday. In addition to the holiday display, attendees can expect photos with Santa, entertainment, a carousel, train rides, mini-golf and more. Tickets are $9 for children, $11 for adults and free for children 3 or younger. Passports, which include entry and rides, are $15.50 for children 3 to 12 and $17.50 for those 13 or older. Visit magicalforest.org.

Santa Claus is slated to arrive at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., in a horse and carriage leading a parade. The parade will end at Santa's house, where children will have the opportunity to sit on Santa's lap, share their holiday wishes and have photos taken. No purchase is necessary to visit with Santa. One grand prize-winning child and his family will receive a complimentary horse and carriage ride with Santa in the parade, lunch at Brio Tuscan Grille, a complimentary train ride and a picture package with Santa. Three runners-up will win a complimentary train ride for four and a picture package with Santa. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

A Delivering Happiness Inspire! Las Vegas event is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday indoors at the Downtown Project Construction Zone site at 150 S. Seventh St. The motivational lecture series features brief talks by community thought leaders. Visit facebook.com/events/434715443257511.

The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is scheduled to host its annual Winter in Venice through Jan. 6. In addition to festive decorations and ongoing chef competitions, winter parades are scheduled at 6 and 8 p.m., and outdoor ice skating is offered from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Visit venetian.com or palazzo.com.

All ages of history enthusiasts are invited to pick a side, dress up and drill as Civil War soldiers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave. Call 702- 486-3511.

Anita Getzler's photo documentary "Arlee Celebration: A Montana Powwow" is set to be on display through Dec. 13 in the Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Steve & Delly's Future Stars Monthly Showcase featuring local young entertainers is scheduled at 1:15 p.m. Sunday at the Bootlegger Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A Italian buffet to begin at 12:45 p.m. is $15, cash only. For reservations, call 702-736-4939. Performer inquiries can be made at 702-236-9594. Visit fortgangmusicproductions.com.

The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and its Imagine Exhibitions Gallery are offering veterans $10 off admission to the "Da Vinci - The Genius" exhibition through November in honor of Veterans Day. Call 702-414-9000 or visit venetian.com.

Storyteller Indiana Bones is scheduled to bring his "Keeper of Legends" presentation to the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., at 10 a.m. today and the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Visit lvccld.org.

Shows scheduled at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., include "The Addams Family," today through Nov. 25; Bob Anderson, Friday through Sunday; The Irish Tenors, Nov. 27; Under the Streetlamp, Nov. 28; and Frank Wildhorn & Friends, Nov. 28 and 29. Visit thesmithcenter.com.

Santa Claus is set to meet with children at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visitors can also enjoy faux snow in Town Square Park at 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 7 and 8 p.m. Fridays through Sundays throughout the holiday season.