Things to do in Southwest/Spring Valley Sept. 4-10

In Your Neighborhood

Feline rescue group Community Cat Coalition of Clark County (C5) and Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16935 Bonnie Springs Road, have scheduled a Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the ranch in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The event is set to include face painting, a magic show, a balloon artist, country singing, an Old West show and food and beverage vendors. A silent auction is slated with prizes such as a Pink Jeep Tour certificate and a balloon ride. Bonnie Springs also plans to host its second annual chili cookoff. Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for children. Visit c5-tnr.org or bonniesprings.com.

"Leader of the Pack" is scheduled to run as the last show of the Super Summer Theatre season at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 22 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. Tickets are $12 in advance or $20 at the gate, if available. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

"The Glass Mendacity," a comedy mash-up of characters from Tennessee Williams' plays by Maureen Morley and Tom Willmorth, is scheduled to run at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets range from $10 to $15. Visit lvlt.org.

Comedian Eddie Griffin is set to perform at 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through September at The King's Comedy Club at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $73. Call 866-746-7671 or visit riolasvegas.com.

The sixth annual "Diversity in Clay" show featuring pottery and ceramic art produced by members of the Nevada Clay Guild is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 13 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-6030.

The Bungalow specialty boutique is set to hold a Fashion's Day In fundraiser to support Dress for Success of Southern Nevada from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at The Bungalow, 7024 W. Charleston Blvd. For a $20 donation, participants can enjoy light refreshments, wine, complimentary makeovers, 20 percent off all items in the store and a gift bag. Visit thebungalowlv.com.

Ricardo Griego is slated to play Spanish guitar from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays at Barcelona Tapas & Bar, 10690 Southern Highlands Parkway, No. 100. Visit ricardogriego.com or call 483-5764.

Music 4 Life offers drum circle sessions at Dinosaurs & Roses, 6029 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit music4life.us or call 889-2881.

Worth A Drive

The Rotary Club of Las Vegas Summerlin plans to host the Jimmy Buffett-style fundaising event Cheeseburger in Summerlin from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle. Expect silent and live auctions and a performance from Tommy Rocker. Tickets are $60 each or two for $100 and include one margarita per person for those 21 or older. For tickets or to donate an auction item, visit rotarysummerlin.org/fundraisers. For more information, email info@rotarysummerlin.org or visit facebook.com/rotarysummerlin.

Plan Ahead

Reggae group The Abyssinians are set to perform at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Sway Pool at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the show. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Impressionist, actor and comedian Dana Carvey is set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 and 22 at The Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $54.95. Call 365-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com.

Local musician Don Musser is scheduled to offer free basic guitar classes from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept.16 and 23 and Oct. 7, 21 and 28 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. The course is set to cover chords and popular songs. Adults and teens are welcome. Participants must bring their own guitar. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3821.

Warren Light's "Sideman," directed by Rob Kastil, is set to run at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays Sept. 14-30 on the Mainstage at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. The play follows the upheaval in a family when a jazz trumpeter father chooses music over responsibility. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

Rock band Stone Temple Pilots are set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49. Call 944-3200 or visit palms.com.

The 16th annual Bite of Las Vegas food and music festival is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 29 at Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Headliners include: Matchbox Twenty, Alanis Morissette, Ed Sheeran, Rebecca Ferguson, Tristan Prettyman and Phillip Phillips. Tickets are $13. Children 8 or younger get in free. Visit mix941fm.cbslocal.com.

Cocktails & Canvas, a live collaborative art event, is planned at 5:45 p.m. Sept. 29 at Loftworks, 6405 S. Tenaya Way. All proceeds are to benefit the charity New Vista. Sixteen artists are set to collaborate on 13 original works on everything from canvas to a hybrid sports car donated by Gaudin FISKER of Las Vegas. Guests will also enjoy menu samplings from Garfield's, The Melting Pot and others. Tickets start at $75. Visit newvistanv.org.

A Freestyle Explosion music festival is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $31. Call 284-7777 or visit orleansarena.com.

The Desert Springs Senior Living Community, 6650 W. Flamingo Road, is planning a vintage car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at the center. Approximately 15 to 20 cars are expected to be on display. A photo booth, popcorn machine, Elvis impersonator and face painting are planned. Admission is free. Call 732-2800.