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Teens are invited to Angry Birds Live from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. You may have conquered every level of the Angry Birds game, but can you do it in real life? Create your own version using items found around the house. Call 507-3710.

Broadway Bound plans to present "The Wizard of Oz" at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with a 1 p.m. matinee scheduled for Saturday, at the Summerlin Library's Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $10 and $12. Visit broadwayboundlv.com or call 838-5131.

A show featuring Kevin C. Buckley's illustrations in graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink is scheduled to be on display through March 11 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Visit lvccld.org.

Onyx Bar offers free entertainment Tuesdays through Thursdays in Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Enjoy the sounds of guitarist/vocalist Ray Fortune as he performs hits from a variety of genres from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Visit stationcasinos.com.

"Diversity in Clay" by members of the Nevada Clay Guild is scheduled for exhibition through Friday at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 507-3630.

The fresh52 Farmers Market at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., is set to operate from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Visit fresh52.com.

Top performers are set to take the stage in "Showgirl Follies: Life in Feathers and Rhinestones" at 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 800-595-4849.

NCM Fathom and AK27 Productions plan to present a live broadcast of "Kevin Smith: Live From Behind" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in theaters across the country including Village Square 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave. Tickets are available at the theater and at fathomevents.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler are scheduled to perform "Love Is Here to Stay" at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. The concert is set to feature classic love songs written by Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein and others. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 229-3515.

"Curious George: Let's Get Curious!", a touring exhibit featuring the monkey made famous in film, television and books, is scheduled to visit the Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Friday through May 13. Visit ldcm.org.

Women's Philanthropy plans to host an event with silent and live auctions and a performance by a cappella group Mosaic to benefit the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Tao nightclub inside The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $100. Call 732-0556 or visit jewishlasvegas.com.

The 2012 Vegas Pet Expo is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Expect more than 150 local and nationally recognized veterinarians, groomers, trainers, retailers and organizations geared toward pet lovers at this free event. Shorty Rossi, star of "Pit Boss" on Animal Planet, plans to make an appearance with his canine sidekick Hercules. More than 200 pets will be available for adoption. Expect a pet costume contest, talent contests or pet/owner musical chairs, information about obedience training, pet behavior, nutrition and activism. Discounted vaccinations, free nail trims and low-cost microchipping also will be available. Visit vegaspetexpo.com or call 800-977-3609.

Wings over the Springs live bird shows are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through the end of February at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org or call 822-7700.

The Nevada Conservatory Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is slated to present "The Seagull" by Anthony Chekhov beginning Friday at the Judy Bayley Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The story, set in Russia, showcases comedy and drama. Tickets are $20 to $30. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m.Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 895-2787.

UNLV professor Mustapha Marrouchi plans to present "The Arab Spring: On the Border Line between Religiosity and Democracy" during a free University Forum Lecture scheduled at 7:30 p.m. today in the auditorium of the Marjorie Barrick Museum at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit go.unlv.edu/liberalarts.

A concert featuring Russian folk music performed by the trio Moscow Nights and the dance and voice company Golden Gates is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 on the day of the event. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 455-7340.

RagTag Entertainment plans to present "Stephen Sondheim's Putting it Together"at 8 p.m. today at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets are $15. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit greenvalley ranchresort.com.

The black box at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, is slated to feature David Grimm's "Measure for Pleasure," a comedy featuring a transvestite love triangle, at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 or $14 for seniors and students. The main theater is set to present Sam Wolfson's "Play Dates," a romantic comedy about love, falling in, falling out and everything in between, at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Feb. 24-March 11. Tickets start at $21. Visit lvlt.org.

PLAN AHEAD

The fifth annual Celebrate Black History Month, an expo produced by the Large Vision Business Network Mixer, is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. The mixer expo plans to have more than 50 business exhibits, including black art and collectibles, and national African American organizations. Sample complimentary American soul foods at the chefs corner. The event honors KCEP Power 88.1 FM for 40 years of business in Las Vegas. KCEP is one of the oldest urban NPR radio stations in the United States. Tickets are $10 per person, and all proceeds will be donated to KCEP Power 88.1 FM. Call 648-0104.

Earl Turner plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 and 12 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and convenience fees. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 636-7075.

Veterans in Politics Inc. plans to host its Veterans Valentine's Ball and Gala at 6 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Plaza, 1 S. Main St. Featured guest speakers scheduled include Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, U.S. Sen. Dean Heller and Nevada Lt Gov. Brian Krolicki. Tickets start at $125. Call Karen Steelmon at 238-5134 or email her at karen.veterans inpolitics@usa.com to reserve a table.

"Wes Winters' Valentine Supper Club" is scheduled from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14 in Sam's Town Live at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Tickets are $55, which includes a buffet. An adult 21 or older must accompany attendees under 21. Visit samstown.com or call 456-7777.

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