Things to Do in North Las Vegas, Sept. 10-16

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

n Left of Center Art Gallery is set to host “Perceptions in Translation,” Sept. 10 to Nov. 23 at 2207 W. Gowan Road. The art installations from “three unique artists with similar ethnic backgrounds” will be open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Call gallery director Marylou Evans at 702-647-7378.

n Wanted is set to pay tribute to Bon Jovi at 8 p.m. Sept. 13 and 14 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $5. Call 702-507-5700.

n The College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery is scheduled to host the “End of the Rainbow” exhibit through Sept. 20 at the CSN Artspace Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The solo exhibit from local artist and part-time instructor Michael Ogilvie is to be on display from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 702-651-4146 or visit csn.edu.

n The College of Southern Fine Arts Gallery plans to exhibit “Post Rural” through Sept. 27 at the CSN Artspace Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. An artist reception with refreshments is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20. Call 702-651-4146 or visit csn.edu.

WORTH A DRIVE

n The 2013 season of Super Summer Theatre is into its last show 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. The last show is the “The Producers,” scheduled through Sept. 21. Call 702-594-7529 or visit supersummertheatre.org.

n Ballroom dancing is planned from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 2 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays 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.

n Weekly children’s events at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., will include story time, scheduled from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Mondays at the activities center, and toddler time for children 5 or younger, scheduled for 11 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays in the library. The cost is included with general admission to the preserve. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

n Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich’s sustainable farmers market is set to be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday inside the Desert Living Center at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is free, and purchases are cash only.

PLAN AHEAD

n Country singer Katie Armiger is set to visit Revolver for a free show at 9 p.m. Sept. 19 at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Call 800-745-3000 or 702-658-4900.

n Psychic Gary Spivey is set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $25. Call 702-692-7777.

n Michael Franks is set to perform at 9 p.m. Sept. 28 at Santa Fe Station’s Chrome Showroom, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Tickets available at 800-745-3000 or at santafestation.sclv.com.

n Students at the College of Southern Nevada and members of the Las Vegas theater community will join together to direct and perform one-act plays scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5 and 2 p.m. Oct. 6 at the BackStage Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. General admission is $5. Seating is limited. Experienced actors and directors, as well as those who are new to theater are encouraged to participate. The festival involves more than 30 people as directors, actors or crew members. Call the CSN ticket office at 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.

n North Las Vegas is set to open Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Ranch Road, at 9 a.m. Oct. 25, with free all-day celebrations and an evening concert. Festivities will go until 4 p.m. and be followed by a surprise celebrity concert at 6 p.m. The 170-acre park offers multiple playgrounds, gazebos for weddings, corporate retreats and birthday parties, a 5-acre dog park and 64 community garden plots and a four-bowl skatepark, athletic fields and bucolic scenery. Contact City of North Las Vegas spokeswoman Juliet Casey at 702-633-2613 or visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

n The North Las Vegas recreation division’s activity schedule of classes, sports and recreation programs is available. Register online at cityofnorthlasvegas.com or in person at the Silver Mesa Recreation Center, 4025 Allen Lane, and the Neighborhood Recreation Center, 1638 N. Bruce St. The city’s recreation division offers a variety of affordable activities for adults and children, including personal training at the gym, adult and child dance classes, gymnastics, ceramics and martial arts.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

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

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

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.