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Things to do in Southwest/Spring Valley, Oct. 29-Nov. 4

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The McKee Ranch Foundation, 8982 Dean Martin Drive, is set to host a pumpkin patch through Oct. 30. The attraction includes hayrides and a petting zoo. Families are encouraged to bring carrots and crackers for the animals and donations of canned food in return for treats. The event requires a $20 donation per family. The ranch is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. All canned food donations are given to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Call 702-361-9606 or visit mckeeranchevents.com.

The Las Vegas Little Theatre is set to perform “A Behanding in Spokane” through Nov. 3 at the Fischer Black Box, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct 31 and Nov. 1-2 and 2 p.m. Nov. 3. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org or call the box office at 702-362-7996.

Joe Darro is set to perform at 1 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.

The HNLV Band is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, 9 p.m. Nov. 1 and 7:30 p.m Nov. 3 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is set to host a Trick-or-Trunk Halloween Fest from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at 6115 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 101. Games and candy are to be provided.

The Las Vegas Little Theatre is set to perform “It Runs in the Family” Nov. 1-17 on the Mainstage, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org or call the box office at 702-362-7996.

The Children’s Service Guild is set to host its 39th annual holiday boutique from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. The boutique will sell wreaths, ornaments, quilts, baby blankets, pet items, fall crafts, jams, baked goods and holiday music. All proceeds will benefit Child Haven.

Comedian Jim Breuer is set to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2 at the Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $30. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Frankie Avalon is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov 1-3 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com.

Comedian Bill Maher is set to perform at 8 p.m. Nov 2. at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $50. Visit palms.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

Ballroom dancing is planned from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Music is provided by Boyd Coulter’s Good Times Band. The cost is $4 per person. Call 702-795-8140.

Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care is scheduled to host its annual Celebration of Life service from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event honors the lives of hospice patents who died from Sept. 1, 2012, through Aug. 31, 2013. The service will include comments from hospice care administrators and a reading of patients’ names. Live music and refreshments will also be provided. Call 702-870-0000.

St. Joseph Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church is set to host its 24th annual Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 2 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3. The event will include crafts, gifts, food and prizes. The proceeds will benefit the church and other nonprofit organizations. Call 702-363-1383 or 702-254-6253.

PLAN AHEAD

Lost Dog Found is set to perform at 10 p.m. Nov. 8-9 at The Lounge inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free.

The Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, is set to show “Monsters University” from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 9. The movie is rated G. Call 702-507-6036.

Noches Calientes is set to perform with the Latin All Stars Orchestra at 10:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and 23 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $10 and include one drink. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.

Paul Williams is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov 9-10 at the at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com.

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., is set to show “Despicable Me” at 3 p.m. Nov. 11. Call 702-507-3820.

The 360 Band is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 9 p.m. Nov. 15 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.

Comedian Frank Caliendo is set to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 15 and 16 at the Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $39. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Debbie Reynolds is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-17 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com.

Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 22-23 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $70. Visit palms.com.

Endurocross is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Nov. 23 at the Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $37. Visit orleanscasino.com.

The Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, is set to show “Man of Steel” from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 23. The movie is rated PG-13. Call 702-507-6036.

REO Speedwagon is set to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 23-24 at the Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $60. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Alice Cooper is set to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 27 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49. For more information, visit palms.com/event-calendar.

The Las Vegas Invitational basketball tournament is scheduled for Nov. 28 and 29 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $50. Visit orleanscasino.com.

South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to host the Thanksgiving Shootout at noon Nov. 29-30. Eight women’s basketball teams are set to play two games each. Tickets start at $10. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

John Legend is set to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49. Visit palms.com.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is set to perform at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $35. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Comedian Ralphie May is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $35. Visit southpointcasino.com.

Revive is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 9 p.m. Nov. 29 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.

The Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, is set to host a Wrangler National Finals Rodeo after-show event at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 5-14. The event will feature special highlights and interviews with rodeo professionals. Admission is free. Visit nfr.boydgaming.com.

The Gold Coast is set to host the “Buck ‘N Ball” cowboy party at 8 p.m. Dec. 5-14 in the Arizona Ballroom, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. The event will include performances by The Farm, Craig Campbell, Brett Eldredge, Parmalee, Scotty Alexander and Tempered Steel Union. Admission is free. Special VIP seating and bottle service reservations are available. Visit nfr.boydgaming.com.

Wynonna & The Big Noise is set to perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 6-7 at the Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $75. Visit orleanscasino.com.

The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., is set to host the 2013 Silver State Winter Nationals at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 6-8. More than 200 cars are scheduled to compete. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.

Jam Hsiao is set to perform at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $58. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Comedian Sinbad is set to perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 13-14 at the Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $50. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Montgomery Gentry and the Charlie Daniels Band are set to perform at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $10. Visit orleanscasino.com.

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., is set to host a poetry reading from noon to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Some readings may contain strong language or explicit content. The event is free and open to the public. Call 702-507-3820.

The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., is set to host the Las Vegas Challenge: Division II Basketball Tournament at 10 a.m. Dec. 18-19. General admission is $10. Tickets for students and seniors with ID is $8. Visit orleanscasino.com.

The Las Vegas Classic basketball tournament is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Dec. 22 and 23 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $50. Visit orleanscasino.com.

John Caparulo is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27-29 at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Robin Thicke is set to perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 29 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $88. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is set to perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 29-30 at the Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $20. Visit orleanscasino.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

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

Enjoy karaoke from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays and 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 a.m. Mondays at Ri Ra 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.

Franky Perez performs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at Jack’s Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit palacestation.sclv.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.

Comedian Eddie Griffin is set to perform at 7 p.m. every Monday through Wednesday at the King’s Room at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $69. Visit riolasvegas.com or call 702-777-2782.

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