Things to do in Southwest/Spring Valley, Feb. 12-18

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

n The UNLV Jazz Concert Series: Jazz Ensemble II and the Contemporary Jazz Ensemble plan to perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Main Theater at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit lvccld.org.

n A St. Valentine’s feast and show, “If You Dare,” is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at the Royal House, 99 Convention Center Drive. Frank Cullotta and Tony Montana are scheduled to host. Live entertainment is to be provided by The Guidos. Food, raffles and a meet-and-greet are planned. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at the Royal House by emailing ayersentertainment@aol.com.

n Zephyros Winds, which performs chamber music featuring wind instruments, plans a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Doc Rando Recital Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets start at $26.25 for adults and $23.75 for seniors, students and military personnel. Visit pac.unlv.edu.

n The Cockroach Theatre inside Art Square, 1025 S. First St., plans to continue its run of “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” a play by Rajiv Joseph, directed by Levi Fackrell, at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 and $18. Visit cockroachtheatre.com.

n “The Last Five Years” is set for 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and Feb. 21-24 and 2 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 24 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., Suite B16. Tickets are $25. Visit onyxtheatre.com.

n The Emanuel Schmidt Quartet is scheduled to perform as part of the Downtown Cultural Series at noon Friday at the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Call 702-229-3515.

n The West Las Vegas Arts Center Community Gallery, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., is scheduled to present The Poets’ Corner, a monthly forum for established poets and open-mic participants, at 7 p.m. Friday. Admission is free. Call 702-229-4800.

n The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans to present “Across the Truckee,” a show that combines musical theater, Nevada history and audience participation, at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for teens, seniors and military personnel and $3 for children 12 or younger. Visit artslasvegas.com.

n The Broadway and Beyond Cabaret is set to present “The One That Got Away” at 10:30 p.m. Friday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 16B. Tickets are $15. Visit onyxtheatre.com.

n The Las Vegas Philharmonic is scheduled to present “Mardi Gras in Las Vegas” at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $46. Call 702-749-2000 or visit lvphil.org.

n A Black History Month Festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event includes a children’s art competition, a historic black Las Vegas photography exhibit, arts and crafts, face painting, carnival games, live entertainment, food vendors and more. Admission is $5 for adults; children 12 or younger are free. Visit springspreserve.org.

n Guy Davis is set to perform blues music at 7:30 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.

n “The Artistry of Gospel,” hosted by Tre Thomas, is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. The program will feature an 18-voice choir and a 30-piece orchestra. Tickets are $23 to $93. Proceeds benefit the Unity Village Family Life Center. Visit thesmithcenter.com.

n “11 Funny Valentines for You” is set for 2 p.m. Sunday in the Main Theater at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Improvisational performers plan to do original audio skits reminiscent of radio broadcasts of the 1930s and 1940s. Admission is free. Visit lvccld.org.

n The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans to exhibit the winners of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, work from local students in mediums from photography to painting, through March 3. The Springs Preserve is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. General admission is $18.95 for adults and $9.95 for Nevada residents. Special rates also are available for seniors, students and military personnel. Visit springspreserve.org.

n Learn how insects help solve crimes during “CSI: Crime Scene Insects” at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The hands-on exhibit is open daily through May 12. The Springs Preserve is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. General admission is $18.95 for adults and $9.95 for Nevada residents. Special rates also are available for seniors, students and military personnel. Visit springspreseve.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

n The 10th annual Black History Celebration and Gospel Fest is set for Friday and Saturday and Feb. 22-23 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.

PLAN AHEAD

n The UNLV Symphony Orchestra plans to perform works by Wagner at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Doc Rando Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, students and military personnel. Visit pac.unlv.edu.

n Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary is set to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 the day of the show. Call 702-229-3515 or 702-229-6469.

n “The Balloon Master Show” is scheduled for 10 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 16B. Tickets are $15. Visit onyxtheatre.com.

n The Jester Hairston Music Association Inc. is scheduled to present “Why Do We Sing — The Evolution of African-American Music” at 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free, but tickets are required and can be picked up at the arts center. Call 702-229-4800.

n The 10th annual Walk With the Heart of A Child event is planned for 7:45 a.m. Feb. 23 at Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Registration and check-in begin at 7 a.m. Fees are $25 for adults and $15 for virtual walkers, active-duty military, students and seniors. Activities include at 3K walk, live entertainment, raffle and KidZone. Proceeds to benefit the Children’s Heart Foundation. Visit chfn.org.

n The Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland, is set to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets start at $30. Visit pac.unlv.edu.

n The Southern Utah University Ballroom Dance Company’s Simply Ballroom is scheduled for 2 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Main Theater at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit lvccld.org.

n The U.S. Navy Band is set to perform at 2 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Visit pac.unlv.edu.

n “Jason & DeMarco: Live in Concert Celebrating Families of Diversity” is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., Suite B16. Tickets are $20 to $25. Visit onyxtheatre.com.

n The Clark County School District Middle School Honor Band is set to perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Admission is free. Visit pac.unlv.edu.

n The UNLV Wind Orchestra is set to perform “Windows” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, military personnel and students. Visit pac.unlv.edu.

n Josh Thompson is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. March 1 at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $10. Visit stoneys rockincountry.com.

n Ri Ra Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving fundraiser at 1 p.m. March 2. Visit stbaldricks.com.

n The Las Vegas Master Singers plan to perform at 3 p.m. March 3 in the Doc Rando Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit lvmastersingers.com.

n ArtsPower plans to present “The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle” March 9 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $3. Call 702-229-3515 or 702-229-6469.

n The Junior League of Las Vegas plans to host its fifth annual Fashion Forward Challenge at 2 p.m. March 9 at Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Clark County high school students will walk the runway in original designs based on the theme, “Into the Forest.” Visit jllv.org.

n The Las Vegas Brass Band plans to perform a free concert March 10 at the Clark County Library Theatre, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvbb.org.

n Bill and Kate Isles are scheduled to perform as part of the Downtown Cultural Series at noon March 15 at the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Call 702-229-3515.

n The Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists plans to present a performance by James Kibbe, a professor of organ at the University of Michigan, at 7:30 p.m. March 15 at Christ Church Episcopal, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sncago.org.

n A St. Patrick’s dance with the Carl Grove Combo is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 16 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call 702-229-6383.

n The Junior League of Las Vegas is planning its annual Paint the Town Red Gala March 16 at Paris Las Vegas. 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.

n A folk celebration and stage performance is scheduled at 2 p.m. March 23 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call 702-229-6383.

n Emmy Award-winning actor Brad Garrett and Friends have created the CRAFT Acting Studio, a seven-day acting workshop at the Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First St., March 25-31. Classes include sitcom acting, voice-overs, improvisation and more. Class size is limited, and prices vary per class. Visit bradgarrettcomedu.com.

n Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’Ole is set to perform Hawaiian music at 7 p.m. April 13 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call 702-229-3515 or 702-229-6469.

n The Las Vegas Master Singers plan to perform at 2:30 p.m. April 14 in the Doc Rando Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit lvmastersingers.com.

n AFAN, Aid for AIDS of Nevada, is planning its annual AIDS Walk Las Vegas on April 14 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Registration is set to begin at 8 a.m., and the opening ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. A picnic is set to follow the walk. Visit afanlv.donordrive.com.

n The Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists plans to present a performance by Dongho Lee at 7:30 p.m. April 19 at Christ Church Episcopal, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sncago.org.

n Rocky and Ruthie Lombardo plan to perform songs from the American songbook at noon April 19 at the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Call 702-229-3515.

n “Disney on Ice Presents Treasure Trove” is scheduled for April 25-28 at the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV. Visit unlvtickets.com.

n The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans to present “Rapunzel! Rapunzel!” at 7 p.m. April 26-27 and May 3-4, and at 2 p.m. April 28 and May 4-5 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Auditions are scheduled for March 2. Visit artslasvegas.org.

n The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society plans to perform at 3 p.m. April 27 at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit snmas.com.

n The Las Vegas Master Singers plan to perform at 8 p.m. May 4 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Visit lvmastersingers.com.

n A Mother’s Day dinner and dance with the Tony Scodwell Little Big Band is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 11 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $20. Call 702-229-6383.

n The Red Rock Ramblers are scheduled to perform as part of the Downtown Cultural Series at noon May 17 at the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Call 702-229-3515.

n The 15th annual Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival is set for May 24-27 in downtown Las Vegas. Bowling is scheduled for May 25 at Sam’s Town and the Gold Coast. Festival passes are $105 for all three days. Visit punkrockbowling.com.

n A bluegrass celebration and performance by Lonesome Otis is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. May 25 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10. Call 702-229-6383.

n The Las Vegas Brass Band plans to perform a free concert June 9 at the Clark County Library Theatre, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvbb.org.

n The Las Vegas Brass Band plans to perform a free concert Oct. 6 at the Clark County Library Theatre, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvbb.org.

n The Las Vegas Brass Band plans to perform a free concert Dec. 8 at the Clark County Library Theatre, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvbb.org.