Things to do in Southwest/Spring Valley, April 30 to May 6

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

-- Comedian Bruce Mickelson is scheduled to perform with Alycia Cooper at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at Big Al’s Comedy Club at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $19.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

-- “The Other Felix” by Reina Hardy is scheduled through May 12 at the Fischer Black Box at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. The play is the 2013 New Works Competition winner. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15 for adults or $14 for seniors and students. “Good People” is scheduled from Friday through May 19 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays and May 11. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

-- The Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation’s Ladybug Ball is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Aria Resort, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Celebrity chefs Bradley Ogden, Brian Massie, Angelo Sosa and Megan Romano are set to prepare a course during the event. The ball is also set to feature a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, and live entertainment. Proceeds from the event support the educational programs and services offered to local children who are blind or visually impaired. Individual tickets are $225, and tables of 10 are $2,250. Sponsorships are also available. Visit nvblindchildren.org or call 702-735-6223.

-- Brendan’s Irish Pub at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., plans to host Rick Duarte & Friends from 9 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Acoustic Den from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturdays in May. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com.

-- Jack’s at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave., plans to host karaoke from 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays. Jeremy James is set to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays, and Nuff Said is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays. Admission is free. Visit palacestation.sclv.com.

-- The Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, has announced its Party Like It’s $19.99 Sway Pool Lounge poolside concert series. Guests receive admission to a variety of tribute bands paying homage to legends from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s and two cocktails. Admission to the concerts without the drinks is $15. Guests must be 21 or older with valid ID for admission. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

PLAN AHEAD

-- The annual San Gennaro Feast is scheduled from 4 to 11 p.m. May 8-9, 4 p.m. to midnight May 10, 11 a.m. to midnight May 11, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 12 at 4245 S. Grand Canyon Drive. The festival features a variety of ethnic food vendors, live national acts, amusement rides and more. Entry tickets and ride ticket prices vary. Visit sangennarofeast.com.

-- The Osmonds are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. May 10-12 in the Orleans Showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $34.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

-- A Baby & Family Fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11 at Southern Hills Hospital, 9300 W. Sunset Road. Princess/prince hair workshops for children 12 or younger, tethered hot air balloon rides, physician talks, car-seat checks and more are planned. Admission is free. Call 702-880-2700 to register for the hair workshops.

-- The Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, plans to host an open house for the Summer Youth Theatre Academy from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11. Visit lvlt.org.

-- The Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, plans to host Summer Zumba-Thon to benefit Three Square food bank at 6:30 p.m. May 17 at the Sway Pool Lounge. Event includes two-hour Zumba class, Aqua Zumba, door prizes and more. Admission is $5 plus five canned goods. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

-- 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 six 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 free. Season opener shows may have lower-priced tickets. The lineup includes “Broadway Meets Hollywood,” May 17-18; Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man,” June 12-29; Frank Loessesr and Abe Burrows’ “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” July 10-27; “Legally Blonde the Musical,” Aug. 7-24; and “The Producers,” Sept. 5-21. Call 702-594-7529 or visit supersummertheatre.org.

-- The Robert Cray Band is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. May 18-19 in the Orleans Showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $32.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

-- Maggie Rose is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. May 18 in the Sway Pool Lounge at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets are $15 or $19.99, which includes two cocktails. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

-- Air Supply is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. May 24-26 in the Orleans Showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $39.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

-- Billy Idol is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 25 at the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49. Visit palms.com.

-- Monroy is scheduled to perform at
10:30 p.m. May 25 in The Lounge at The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit palms.com.

-- Comedian Chris Tucker is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. May 26 at the Pearl at The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49. Visit palms.com.

-- Scott Weiland is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. June 1 at the Pearl at The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $34. Visit palms.com.

-- The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend is scheduled from May 30 to June 2 in the Orleans Showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. A variety of ticket packages starting at $60 are available. Visit orleanscasino.com.

-- The Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, plans to present the Vegas Fringe Festival from May 31 to June 9. The festival will include a selection of new and established plays of no more than 90 minutes each. Visit lvlt.org.

-- Sammy Shore’s Funny Bones benefiting the Nevada SPCA is scheduled for 2 p.m. June 9 in the Orleans Showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $25. Visit orleanscasino.com.

-- Comedian D.L. Hughley is set to perform at 8 p.m. June 14-15 in The Orleans Showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $39.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

-- Cheap Trick, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are set to perform at 8 p.m. June 15 at the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $50. Visit palms.com.

-- Boz Scaggs and special guest Dave Mason are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. June 22 at the Pearl at The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49. Visit palms.com.

-- The Vans Warped Tour is scheduled for June 28 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Hawthorne Heights, Motion City Soundtrack and Chiodos are among the groups scheduled to perform. Tickets start at $24.50. Visit warpedvegas.eventbrite.com or vanswarpedtour.com.

-- Comedian Anjelah Johnson is set to perform at 8 p.m. June 28-29 in The Orleans Showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $29.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

-- Yes is set to perform at 8 p.m. July 12 at the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $39. Visit palms.com.

-- The Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, plans to present “Xanadu The Musical” July 12-28. Visit lvlt.org.

-- The Alabama Shakes are set to perform at 8 p.m. July 19 at the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $45. Visit palms.com.

-- The Wayans Brothers are set to perform at 1 p.m. July 27 at the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $40. Visit palms.com.

-- The Gipsy Kings are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Pearl at The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49. Visit palms.com.

-- Steely Dan is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Pearl at The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $80. Visit palms.com.

-- Journey is set to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 28-29 at the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $83. Visit palms.com.

-- The annual San Gennaro Feast is scheduled from 4 to 11 p.m. Sept. 10-12, 4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 13, 11 a.m. to midnight Sept. 14, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 15 at 4245 S. Grand Canyon Drive. The festival features a variety of ethnic food vendors, live national acts, amusement rides and more. Entry tickets and ride ticket prices vary. Visit sangennarofeast.com.

-- A cappella group Straight No Chaser is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 26-27 and 2 and 8 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Pearl at The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $43.50. Visit palms.com.

-- Futhur featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead are set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 1-2 at the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $39. Visit palms.com.

-- Depeche Mode is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $160. Visit palms.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

-- Ongoing shows at Money Plays, 4755 W. Flamingo Road, include live local music at 9 p.m. Saturdays and a live open mic night at 9 p.m. Thursdays. Visit moneyplayslv.com.

-- Enjoy karaoke from 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays at Jack’s Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit palacestation.sclv.com.

-- Bar 702, 3355 Spring Mountain Road, hosts a variety of live entertainment daily. Call 702-871-6651 or visit bar702lasvegas.com.

-- John Windsor performs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. the first Friday of each month, from
8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturdays and from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sundays at McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. He also performs from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 am. Mondays at Rí Rá Las Vegas in Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit john-windsor.com.

-- Jerry Tiffe performs from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd. Visit arizonacharliesdecatur.com.

-- Nuff Said performs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays at Jack’s Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Visit palacestation.sclv.com.

-- The Claudine Castro Band is scheduled to perform at 11 p.m. Sundays in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is $10. Visit palms.com.

-- Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns are scheduled to perform at 10:30 p.m. Mondays in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is $10. Visit palms.com.

-- The Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, has scheduled a variety of live entertainment six nights a week in the Gold Coast Showroom Lounge. Visit goldcoastcasino.com.