Things to do in Southwest/Spring Valley: May 15-21

In Your Neighborhood

-- The Spektral Quartet is scheduled to present a free concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Violinists Aurelien Fort Pederzoli and J. Austin Wulliman, violist Doyle Armbrust and cellist Russell Rolen make up the quartet, which mixes Haydn and Beethoven with Philip Glass, George Crumb and newer composers. Visit lvccld.org.

-- "Random Acts," a production from Chaos Theatre, Endless Productions and RagTag Entertainment, is set for 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through May 27 in the Studio Theatre at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $12 for adults, $11 for seniors and $10 for students. Visit lvlt.org or call 362-7996.

-- The 12th annual West Flamingo Art Show is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road . Call 455-7743.

-- A Pooches in the Park day is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Exploration Peak Park, 9688 S. Buffalo Drive. The day is scheduled to include contests, an obstacle course, animal rescues, veterinarians, groomers, pet boutiques and vendors. Visit tinyurl.com/poochespark and scroll to the bottom.

-- Girls Day, a fundraising event of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas, is planned for 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lied Memorial Boys & Girls Club, 2850 S. Lindell Road. The event matches women from the business community with girls from disadvantaged homes for a day of fun. Participating adults are asked to make a $50 donation. Call 253-2804.

-- Super Summer Theatre plans to begin its 2012 season with performances of "A Grand Night for Singing" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 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 seating opens at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair. Advance tickets are $8. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $10. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

-- Rock band Sponge is set to perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the show. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Worth a Drive

-- The Nevada Blind Children's Foundation, 3811 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 208, has scheduled its Ladybug Ball at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Pinyon Ballroom at the Aria at CityCenter, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $200. The evening is set to include the Liberace Scholars String Quartet playing during a cocktail reception and a silent auction. Visit nvblindchildren.org or call 735-6223.

-- Vox Lumiere plans a new twist on "The Phantom of the Opera" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $10. Visit hendersonlive.com.

-- A Celebration of Family is slated from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Family-friendly entertainment, including a balloon artist, a stilt walker and a princess, is planned. Kidville's Rockin' Railroad plans to perform a short concert, and complimentary treats, such as popcorn and cotton candy, will be offered. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

-- "Rock Around The Clock" with Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets is planned for 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are available from $15.95. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

-- "On With the Show," a benefit event for the Nevada Conservatory Theatre, is set to feature Clint Holmes, Graham Fenton, Kristen Hertzenberg and cast members from NCT's "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To The Forum" at 7 p.m. Monday in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Supporters can mingle with cabaret stars during a pre-show cocktail reception and take part in a silent auction. Tickets are $50. Call 895-2787 or visit nct.unlv.edu.

-- Dress up in Regency or modern apparel for the fourth annual Jane Austen-Era English Country Dance scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $10 or $5 for members of the Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers, military and children 8 to 16. Visit lasvegascountrydance.org or call 656-9513 or 229-6383. Prior English country dancing experience is required.

-- Gay rodeo producer Brian Rogers is scheduled to present a lecture titled "Nevada Pride in the Saddle: The Story of Gay Rodeo" from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday a the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The talk is set to be accompanied by an exhibition of vintage gay rodeo photographs by Blake Little and original rodeo posters, programs and rule books. Call 507-3400 or visit lvccld.org.

-- The Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth plans an open house and yard sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at its Drop-In Center, 4981 Shirley St. Supporters can also purchase a barbecue lunch. Visit nphy.org or call 383-1332.

-- The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., has a full slate of shows planned. PSY by Seven Fingers is scheduled today and Wednesday. The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas is scheduled Wednesday. Jane Monheit is scheduled Friday and Saturday. Buddy Guy with Quinn Sullivan is scheduled Saturday. The Jewish Repertory Theatre is set to present "The Diary of Anne Frank" Sunday. The musical "Mary Poppins" is scheduled May 22-27. Barbara Cook is set to sing May 24-27. The Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater plans a five-year anniversary concert May 29. "Desperate Housewives" actress Emily Bergl plans to perform her cabaret show "Kidding on the Square" June 8-9. Idina Menzel is scheduled to perform June 10. Call 982-7805 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

-- A musical version of "Alice in Wonderland" is scheduled to be performed by the Tri-state Community Theater at 7 p.m. Monday at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Proceeds are to benefit the Josh Stevens Foundation, a Henderson-based foundation dedicated to encouraging kindness. Tickets are available through paypal.com, account cinderellanevada@cox.net.

-- "We Are One," the Las Vegas Master Singers and Chamber Chorale's final concert of the season, is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Christ Church Episcopal, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and children. Visit lvmastersingers.com.

-- The Rocky Mountain Gun Show is set scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the exhibit hall at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $13. Visit southpointcasino.com.

-- An Exotic Bird Expo is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. Admission is $5, but children younger than 10 are admitted free. Visit lasvegasbirdclub.com.