Things to do in Southwest/SpringValley Nov. 20-26

In Your Neighborhood

Opportunity Village's Magical Forest, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., is set to open for its 21st year Wednesday. In addition to the holiday display, attendees can expect photos with Santa, nightly entertainment, a carousel, train rides, a gingerbread house display, mini-golf and more. Tickets are $9 for children, $11 for adults and free for children 3 or younger. The entry fee does not include rides. Passports, which include entry and rides, are $15.50 for children 3 to 12 and $17.50 for those 13 or older. Parking is free. Call 702-259-3741 or visit magicalforest.org.

Storyteller Indiana Bones is scheduled to bring his "Keeper of Legends" presentation to the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., at 10 a.m. today, the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, at 4 p.m. today and the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Visit lvccld.org.

A free screening of the animated film "Brave" is scheduled at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org.

"American Idol" season five contestant and country music star Kellie Pickler is set to perform at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $39.95. Call 702-365-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com.

Southern California pop punk rockers Unwritten Law are set to perform at 9 p.m. Wednesday at The Lounge inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $17 in advance or $20 the day of the show. Call 702-944-3200.

Worth a Drive

Santa Claus is slated to arrive at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., in a horse and carriage leading a parade. The parade will end at Santa's house, where children will have the opportunity to sit on Santa's lap, share their holiday wishes and have photos taken. No purchase is necessary to visit with Santa. One grand prize-winning child and his family will receive a complimentary horse and carriage ride with Santa in the parade, lunch at Brio Tuscan Grille, a complimentary train ride and a picture package with Santa. Three runners-up will win a complimentary train ride for four and a picture package with Santa. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society is scheduled to provide choral accompaniment for Andrea Bocelli's" 2012 Winter Tour "My Favorite Songs" concert under the direction of Eugene Kohn at 8 p.m. Saturday in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. This year's soloists include Maria Aleida, soprano, and special guest Katherine Jenkins. This is the fourth year the chorus has performed with Bocelli. Gondoliers from The Venetian are set to join the chorus for the event. Visit mgmgrand.com/entertainment.

A Delivering Happiness Inspire! Las Vegas event is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday indoors at the Downtown Project Construction Zone site at 150 S. Seventh St. The motivational lecture series features brief talks by community thought leaders. Visit facebook.com/events/434715443257511.

Locals can get two-for-one tickets to "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Las Vegas by Chip Davis" at the Palazzo through Dec. 20, and $5 from every ticket offer purchased is slated to go to Easter Seals Nevada. Use the code ES241 at Palazzo.com, call 702-414-9000 or visit the box office at 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Steve & Delly's Future Stars Monthly Showcase featuring local young entertainers is scheduled at 1:15 p.m. Sunday at the Bootlegger Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. An Italian buffet to begin at 12:45 p.m. is $15, cash only. For reservations, call 702-736-4939. Performer inquiries can be made at 702-236-9594. Visit fortgangmusicproductions.com.

Bass Pro Shops' fifth annual Santa's Wonderland Village is scheduled to be open through Dec. 24. At the 8200 Dean Martin Drive location, patrons can get photos with Santa, do crafts and play free games. Composed of both animated and live elves, nutcrackers, reindeer and more, the village offers an old-time model train, remote-control trucks, a laser arcade, a soft-gun range and slot-car racing. New to this year's village is a talking caribou. Most crafts and activities are free. Visit tinyurl.com/santabasspro.

Plan Ahead

The Emerge Indie Showcase is set for 8 p.m. Nov. 27 at The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. This emerging artist showcase features three to four local and regional independent bands. The show is free. Visit palms.com.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is teaming with the Hallmark Channel to present the band's multiplatinum rock opera, "The Lost Christmas Eve," at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. "The Lost Christmas Eve" features elements of rock, classical, folk, Broadway and R&B. The show encompasses a rundown hotel, an old toy store, a blues bar, a Gothic cathedral and their respective inhabitants, all intertwined during a single enchanted Christmas Eve in New York City. Tickets start at $33, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Public Education Foundation and Operation Fire H.E.A.T. For each ticket purchased online, guests will receive a digital copy of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Dreams of Fireflies (On A Christmas Night)" five-song EP. Call 702-284-7777 or visit orleansarena.com.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is set to bring its big band sound to yuletide classics in a Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at The Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $19.95. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-365-7075.

"Tape," by Steven Belber and directed by Jason Nino, is set for Dec. 7-23 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. The past comes back to haunt two former high school best friends during a 10-year reunion. The play toys with the concept of memory and how it can change over time. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. "A Little Theatre Christmas," the theater's third annual music celebration, is scheduled at 8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets are $15 for adults. $14 for seniors and students and $5 for children 15 or younger. Visit lvlt.org.

ONGOING events

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

"Line, Rhythm, Stroke: Portraits and Life" a show of artwork by Cristina Natsuko Paulos is scheduled to be on display through Jan. 6 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-6030.

Music 4 Life offers drum circle sessions at Dinosaurs & Roses, 6029 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit music4life.us or call 702-889-2881.