Things to Do in Summerlin July 31-Aug. 6

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Ceramic work created by instructors, selected members and guest artists of Pottery West Studio is scheduled to be on display until Sept. 25 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Meet the artists whose work is being exhibited at a reception planned from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Call 507-3630.

Guitar instructor Matt Hennager plans to offer free basic guitar classes during a three-week session slated for noon to 1 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 19 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Learn to read music, get an introduction to guitar chords and chord practice progressions. Students must bring their own guitar and should plan to arrive early to tune their guitar. Call 507-3631 to sign up.

Nevada Connections Academy is scheduled to host a free Family Fun & Discovery Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Visit connectionsacademy.com.

Children are invited to check out an ambulance, a firetruck, Nevada Highway Patrol vehicles and the D.A.R.E. truck at Truckin' Tuesdays at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., from 9 a.m. to noon today. Spread the Word Nevada plans to collect gently used books to donate to underprivileged children. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Cinemark Theatres plans a Summer Movie Clubhouse offer with $1 films. This week's film is "Winnie the Pooh," scheduled at 11 a.m. today at Century 16 Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, and 10 a.m. today at Century 16 Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Additional films scheduled include "Yogi Bear," Aug. 7; and "Charlotte's Web," Aug. 14. For a list of participating theaters valleywide, call 800-326-3264 or visit cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse-2012.

The Dive-In Movie Series at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., continues at 8:30 p.m. Saturdays through Labor Day weekend. Admission is free for Las Vegas residents. Grab-and-go movie snacks will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverage will be allowed. The schedule is: Saturday:"The Wild"; Aug. 11, "Alice in Wonderland" (2011 version); Aug. 18, "Puss in Boots"; Aug. 25, "Kung Fu Panda 2"; and Sept. 1, "The Lorax." Visit jwlasvegasresort.com or call 869-7777.

The Peelers plan to perform at 11 p.m. Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Admission is free for those 21 or older. Call 797-7625.

In celebration of what would have been lead singer Jerry Garcia's 70th birthday, a special screening of "The Grateful Dead Movie" is scheduled at 7 p.m. Wednesday in theaters throughout the country, including Regal Village Square Stadium 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave. Visit fathomevents.com.

Regal Village Square Stadium 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., plans to show a selection of G- and PG-rated movies at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer for kids of all ages. Admission is $1, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute. The lineup includes: today and Wednesday, "Kung Fu Panda 2" and "Rango"; Aug. 7 and 8, "Rio" and "Spy Kids: All the Time"; Aug. 14 and 15, "Chimpanzee" and "Hoodwinked Too"; Aug. 21 and 22, "Arthur Christmas" and "The Smurfs." Call 838-0490.

WORTH A DRIVE

The World Hip-Hop Dance Championships are set to feature 2,500 dancers from 40 countries at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets range from $25 to $59.50. Call 284-7777 or visit orleanscasino.com.

The monthly First Friday arts festival in the downtown 18b Arts District is scheduled to return from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday. Many galleries are also open for preview events from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. For more information on the event, visit firstfridaylasvegas.com.

The Fremont Street Experience, 425 Fremont St., plans a performance of Bret Michaels' "Get Your Rock on Tour 2012" as part of the Rock of Vegas concert series at 9 p.m. on the Third Street Stage. Call 678-5777 or visit vegasexperience.com.

PLAN AHEAD

Michael Ziegfeld plans to present "Showgirl Follies!" at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 240-1301.

The Osmonds - brothers Merrill, Jay and Jimmy - plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 and 12 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $29.95. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

A free Back-to-School Fair and Movie in the Park event is planned from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at Ansan Sister City Park, 7801 Ducharme Ave., near Alta Drive. The movie is scheduled to be "The Muppets." Receive free backpacks and school supplies while supplies last. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. To become a vendor, call Christie Garness at 229-6851.

Toby Keith plans to perform with special guest Brantley Gilbert at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Red Rock Resort's Amphitheatre, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. The show is expected to sell out. Tickets range from $35 to $149 and can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and the Fiestas or by calling 547-5300 or visiting stationcasinos.com.

A benefit for the Clark High School Music Department, featuring Zito 77, Tarah Grace, Mama Zeuss and others, is set for 9 p.m. Aug. 10 at Count's Vamp'd, 6750 W. Sahara Ave. The show is free with donation. Reservations are required. Visit vampdvegas.com.

The Coyote Countryfest 2012! is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Ronnie Dunn headlines this country event with Lauren Alaina, Bucky Covington and more. Tickets range from $15 to $65. Visit orleanscasino.com.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is scheduled to run as part of Super Summer Theatre's season lineup at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays Aug. 8-25 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 in general-admission grass seating. Advance tickets are $12. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

"The Glass Mendacity," a comedy mash up of charactors from Tennessee Williams' plays by Maureen Morley and Tom Willmorth, is set to run Aug. 24 to Sept. 9 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets range from $10 to $15. Visit lvlt.org.

LVLT Studio Theatre in association with Poor Richard's Players plans a production of David Mamet's "November" Aug. 17-26 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets range from $11 to $12. Visit lvlt.org.

ONGOING EVENTS/EXHIBITS

Marche Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive, plans to feature local singer Sarah Frances Johnston from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays for Marche Mondays. On those days, patrons can purchase bottles of wine and enjoy them with their meal at no additional corkage fee. The bistro carries more than 950 wine labels, with prices starting at $15. Call 804-8008.

The band Ambiance, featuring Mike Candito, Cocho Arbe and Jeff Davis, is slated to perform from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Brio Tuscan Grille in Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180. Visit brioitalian.com or call 433-1233.

The “Oldy Is Goldy Variety Tribute Show” is planned from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at Mad Greek Cafe, 8565 W. Sahara Ave. There is no cover charge. Early dinner seating begins at 7 p.m. Call 242-7669.

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.

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

An "Art in Action: Spring Break Teen Art Camp Art Exhibition" is scheduled through today at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibit features art created by teens who participated in the library district's Art in Action teen camps during spring break. Call 507-3630.

The exhibit "Fine Art Photography of the Great Southwest," featuring photos by Kent A. Fevre, is slated to run through Sunday at the Summerlin Library art gallery, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 507-3860.

The Clark County Artists Guild's Members Show is scheduled to be on display through Oct. 2 at the Rainbow Library gallery, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 507-3710.