Things to do in Southwest/Spring Valley June 19-25

In Your Neighborhood

A Senior Dance Party, hosted by KJUL-FM and KOOL-FM, is planned for 4:30 to 8 p.m. June 26 inside Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. The event is for those 21 or older. The Kool Tones are set to perform, and drawings are planned throughout the evening. Tickets are $5 with a Silverton Rewards Card and $10 without. Tickets will be available at the door. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

The official opening of the Nathaniel Jones Park is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday at Mountain's Edge, 9275 S. Buffalo Drive. A free Summer Splash event to commemorate the park's opening is scheduled to feature music, dancing, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, a petting zoo and pony rides from 3 to 7 p.m. Several food vendors are scheduled. Call 898-5777 or visit mountainsedge.com.

The "Carnival of the Animals" free puppet show is set to feature the Fratello Marionettes presenting three classic storybook tales: "The Three Little Pigs," "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "The Ugly Duckling" at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane; at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.; and at 4 p.m. Friday at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. For more showtimes at surrounding libraries, visit lvccld.org.

PS Productions is set to present "Crazy for You" as part of Super Summer Theatre's season lineup at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through June 30 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway. Parking opens at 5 p.m., and meadow seating opens at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair in general-admission grass seating. Advance tickets are $12. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

The Bass Pro Shops Family Summer Camp is set to feature free activities, crafts and workshops designed to teach families outdoor skills from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 15 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Workshops include bird watching, wildlife exploration, backyard adventures, dogs in the outdoors, camping, fishing, archery and hunting. Visit basspro.com.

An exhibit of traditional Chinese water color paintings by Gary Wu, a master in the Chinese brush technique, is set to run through July 10 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3820.

Worth a Drive

Juneteenth, a free cultural celebration that highlights African American contributions to the arts and civic life, is scheduled to feature food, music, entertainment, activities for all ages and performances by Phil Flowers, In-A-Fect, Next Movement, VanBuren and more from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Symphony Park outside The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Visit june19lv.com.

Golden Rainbow's 26th annual Ribbon of Life fundraiser is set to feature performances from Strip and Broadway entertainers at 1 p.m. Sunday at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Proceeds from tickets, which range from $38 to $212, go toward HIV/AIDS research. Call 384-2899 or visit goldenrainbow.org.

DjangoVegas! a Gypsy jazz celebration featuring the Gonzalo Bergara Quartet, the Fishtank Ensemble and the Hot Club of Las Vegas, is set for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $10. Pre-performance cocktails are scheduled at 5 p.m. in the courtyard. Call 229-3515 or visit artslasvegas.org.

Cinemark Theatres plans a Summer Movie Clubhouse offer with 10 films for $5 when purchased in advance or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. This week's film is "Rio" scheduled at 11 a.m. today at Century 16 Suncoast at 9090 Alta Drive and 10 a.m. today at Century 16 Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. At the same times on June 26 both theaters plan to show "Kung Fu Panda 2." Additional films scheduled include "Despicable Me," July 3; "Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2," July 10; "Dolphin Tale," July 17; "Puss in Boots," July 24; "Winnie the Pooh," July 31; "Yogi Bear," Aug. 7; and "Charlotte's Web," Aug. 14. For a list of participating theaters valleywide, call 800-326-3264 or visit cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse-2012.

Dive-In Movies are planned for 8:30 p.m. Saturdays at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Family-friendly film screenings are free and open to the public and are scheduled to include 2010's "The Karate Kid" Saturday and "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" June 30. Candy and other theater snacks will be available for purchase. Call 869-7807.

Roos-N-More, a nonprofit zoo that houses exotic animals for educational purposes, has scheduled open zoo days at its Moapa facility from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday and July 2, 15 and 28. Admission is $10. Visit roosnmore.org or call 467-3585.

The city of Henderson is scheduled to host Solarbration from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Along with celebrating the summer solstice, the event will feature entertainment and information on renewable energy. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.

Las Vegas Academy's production of "Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" has been selected as one of eight Main Stage shows to be performed at the Educational Theatre Association's international Thespian Festival 2012. Before the students make the trip to Nebraska, the plan to perform the show at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday in the Lowden Theater for the Performing Arts, at Ninth Street and Clark Avenue. Tickets are $18. Visit lvacademytheatre.org.

The Casino Chip and Gaming Token Collectors Club is scheduled from Thursday through Saturday at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The convention features more than 100 dealer tables for people to buy, sell and trade casino chips, tokens, slot cards, room keys, dice, playing cards, matchbooks and other memorabilia. Admission is $10 Thursday, $5 Friday and free Saturday. The Showroom is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visit ccgtcc.com.

The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive, plans to host free concerts from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays on Main Street across from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Free, family-friendly movies are scheduled to be shown at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the grass along Main Street. "The Neverending Story" is set for Friday, and "Annie" is scheduled for Saturday. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

Explore the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, also known as Mount Charleston, with free interpretive programming. Events planned for Saturday include a guided hike of Fletcher Canyon Trail to begin at 10 a.m. at the Visitor Center; a Civilian Conservation Corps program at 1 p.m. at the Visitor Center; and a night hike at 8 p.m. at McWilliams Campground host site. On Sunday plans include a guided hike through the Lower Bristlecone area at 10 a.m. and a Junior Ranger program at 1 p.m. at the Visitor Center. Visit gomtvharleston.com.

Plan ahead

The Summerlin Council invites all to the 18th annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade, slated from 9 to 11 a.m. July 4. The escort division is set to commence at 8:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to be in place by 8 a.m. The parade is set to begin at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in The Trails village of Summerlin. Participants will travel south on Hills Center Drive toward the Village Center Circle roundabout before heading west on Trailwood Drive. The parade will end at the corner of Trailwood Drive and Spring Gate Lane. View more than 60 entries, including traditional floats, Macy's-style helium balloons, performing bands and groups, and a variety of kids' favorite storybook and cartoon characters. More than 35,000 people are expected to attend. Call 341-5500 or visit summerlin.com.

The North Las Vegas Independence Day Jubilee is scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. July 3 at James Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado. Gates are to open at 5 p.m. Admission is $4 per person. Advance wristbands are on sale at five for $15. Limited parking is available near the intersection of Revere Street and Centennial Parkway. This year's event is to include a fireworks display, a kids corner and teen zone, live entertainment from Franky Perez and Sleepy Brown, food vendors and interactive sponsor booths. Pets, glass bottles, umbrellas and umbrella chairs, personal fireworks, tents, tables and portable grills are prohibited. Call 633-2650 or visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

Rock band Los Lobos are set to perform at 8 p.m. June 29 at Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $15 for standing room only. General seating is $35. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

n Reggae band Bushman is set to perform at 7 p.m. June 30 at the Sway Pool Lounge at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of show. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Motown group The Temptations are set to perform at 8 p.m. July 7 and 8 at the Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $34.95. For more information, visit orleanscasino.com or call 365-7075.

Rave Cinemas at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host free movies during its Family Film Festival at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday through Aug. 23. "Cats & Dogz" is slated to be the first movie, screening June 26 and 27. Call 362-7283 or visit ravecinemas.com.

The musical "The Great American Trailer Park" is scheduled at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays July 13-29 on the Mainstage at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. With music by David Nehls, the play features Armadillo Arce's, a Florida trailer park where the residents encounter all the trials and tribulations that one would expect to see on an episode of Jerry Springer. Tickets are $20 for season ticket holders or $25 for general public. Visit lvlt.org.

Comedian Steven Wright is set to perform at 8 p.m. July 13 and 14 at The Orleans Showroom at The Orleans Hotel and Casino, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $34.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Regal Village Square Stadium 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., plans to show a selection of G- and PG-rated movies at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer for kids of all ages. Admission is $1, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute. The lineup is as follows: June 26 and 27, "Journey 2" and "Kit Kettredge: An American Girl"; July 3 and 4, "Dolphin Tale" and "Happy Feet Two"; July 10 and 11, "Legend of the Guardians" and "Yogi Bear"; July 17 and 18, "Cats & Dogs: Revenge" and "Hugo"; July 14 and 25, "The Adventures of Tin Tin" and "Puss in Boots"; July 31 and Aug. 1, "Kung Fu Panda 2" and "Rango"; Aug. 7 and 8, "Rio" and "Spy Kids: All the Time"; Aug. 14 and 15, "Chimpanzee" and "Hoodwinked Too"; Aug. 21 and 22, "Arthur Christmas" and "The Smurfs." Call 838-0490.