Things to do in Summerlin June 19-25

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Neil Diamond tribute artist Jay White plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are $15.95, plus tax and convenience fees. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

The Gateway Arts Foundation plans to present a performance by Mama's Wranglers, aka the Kid Fiddlers, at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 or $12 for Sun City residents. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change). For tickets, call 800-595-4849. Visit mamaswranglers.com or call 240-1301.

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.

Wolfcreek is scheduled to play from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday as part of the Free Country Pool Parties series at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 636-7111.

Dive-In Movies are slated for 8:30 p.m. Saturdays at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Family-friendly film screenings are free and are scheduled to include 2010's "The Karate Kid" Saturday and "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" June 30. Candy and theater snacks will be available for purchase. Call 869-7807.

Hotel California plans "A Salute to the Eagles" at 7:30 p.m. June 30 and July 1 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

A Summer Movie Clubhouse offers 10 films for $5 when purchased in advance or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. "Rio" is set to screen today at 10 a.m. at Century 16 Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, and at 11 a.m. at Century 16 Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. On June 26, both theaters plan to show "Kung Fu Panda 2." Additional films scheduled include "Despicable Me," July 3; "Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2," July 10; "Dolphin Tale," July 17; "Puss in Boots," July 24; "Winnie the Pooh," July 31; "Yogi Bear," Aug. 7; and "Charlotte's Web," Aug. 14. For more theaters, call 800-326-3264 or visit cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse-2012.

The Family Lunchtime Movie Matinee series at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle, plans a free screening of "Finding Nemo" for noon Wednesday. "Gnomeo & Juliet" is planned for noon June 27. Bring snacks or a picnic lunch. Call 507-3863.

The Gateway Arts Foundation plans to present "An Afternoon with Vox Indigo" at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Family Music Center, 8125 W. Sahara Ave. General admission is $15 and $10 for those 12 or younger. Call 727-6762 or visit gatewayartsfoundation.org.

Def Leppard and special guest Lita Ford plan to perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and the Fiestas or by calling 547-5300 or logging onto station casinos.com.

The "Carnival of the Animals" puppet show for all ages is set to feature the Fratello Marionettes presenting three classic storybook tales: "The Three Little Pigs," "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "The Ugly Duckling" at 4 p.m. today at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, and 4 p.m. Thursday at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive.

DJ Pool Fridays are planned from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and June 29 at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Get wet as you enjoy live entertainment from local DJs. Admission is $10, with free entry for Rampart Rewards Club members and hotel guests. Food specials from the Waterside Café will be $6, and drink specials are $6 margaritas and $3 domestic beers. Call 869-7777.

The Red Rock Cabana Club at the pool at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to cool things off from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays with DJ Jeff Retro. Extend the weekend as the Cabana Club continues from noon to 6 p.m. Monday with DJ Wendi Cakes. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 797-7777.

WORTH A DRIVE

Las Vegas Academy's production of "Big River," a musical about the adventures of Huckleberry Finn, has been selected as one of eight Main Stage shows to be performed at the Educational Theatre Association's International Thespian Festival. Before the students make the trip to Nebraska, they plan to perform the show in Las Vegas at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday in the Lowden Theater for the Performing Arts at Ninth Street and Clark Avenue. Tickets are $18. Visit lvacademytheatre.org.

Juneteenth, a free cultural celebration that highlights African- American contributions to the arts and civic life, is scheduled to feature food, music, entertainment, activities for all ages and performances by Phil Flowers, In-A-Fect, Next Movement, VanBuren and more from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Symphony Park outside The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Visit june19lv.com.

Golden Rainbow's 26th annual Ribbon of Life fundraiser is set to feature performances from Strip and Broadway entertainers at 1 p.m. Sunday at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Proceeds from tickets, which range from $38 to $212, go toward HIV/AIDS research. Call 384-2899 or visit goldenrainbow.org.

DjangoVegas!, a Gypsy jazz celebration featuring the Gonzalo Bergara Quartet, the Fishtank Ensemble and the Hot Club of Las Vegas, is set for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $10. Pre-performance cocktails are scheduled at 5 p.m. in the courtyard. Call 229-3515 or visit artslasvegas.org.

"Linkin Park One Night Concert Event: Recorded Live in Berlin" is scheduled to be broadcast at Village Square 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Visit fathomevents.com.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., has a full slate of shows planned. The brass ensemble Cones of Fury is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. June 26. The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas is set for 10:30 p.m. June 27, Dance Connection plans an annual dance concert at 5 and 7:30 p.m. June 29. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is scheduled to play at 7 and 9:30 p.m. June 29 and 7 p.m. June 30. A production of the musical "Willy Wonka Junior" is scheduled at 5 p.m. June 30. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 982-7805.

Oscar Goodman plans to share his mob lawyer and Las Vegas mayor tales in "Inside Stories" an intimate two-part chat scheduled at The National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement, The Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m. today and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. The events are free with paid admission. Visit themobmuseum.org.

The Clark County Library plans to host a free event for local author Vicki Pettersson's "The Taken" from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Event plans include a reading, a signing and a contest to reward readers who come decked out in rockabilly style. For more information, visit lvccld.org or vickipettersson.com.

The Fremont Street Experience, 425 Fremont St., plans to host the Rock of Vegas free concert series at 9 p.m. Fridays on the Third Street Stage. Musicians booked to perform include Night Ranger, Friday; ASIA featuring John Payne, July 7; Warrant and Skid Row, July 21; Bret Michaels, Aug. 4; Survivor, Aug. 18; and Dee Snider from Twisted Sister with Jac&Jill, Sept. 1. Call 678-5777 or visit vegasexperience.com.

Explore the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, also known as Mount Charleston, with free interpretive programming. Events planned for Saturday include a guided hike of Fletcher Canyon Trail to begin at 10 a.m. at the Visitor Center; a Civilian Conservation Corps program at 1 p.m. at the Visitor Center; and a night hike at 8 p.m. at McWilliams Campground host site. On Sunday plans include a guided hike through the Lower Bristlecone area at 10 a.m. and a Junior Ranger program at 1 p.m. at the Visitor Center. Visit gomtvharleston.com.

The official opening of the Nathaniel Jones Park is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday at Mountain's Edge, 9275 S. Buffalo Drive. A free Summer Splash event to commemorate the park's opening is scheduled to feature music, dancing, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, a petting zoo and pony rides from 3 to 7 p.m. Several food vendors are scheduled. Call 898-5777 or visit mountainsedge.com.

PS Productions is set to present "Crazy for You" as part of Super Summer Theatre's season lineup at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through June 30 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 Bass Pro Shops Family Summer Camp is set to feature free activities, crafts and workshops designed to teach families outdoor skills from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 15 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Workshops include bird watching, wildlife exploration, backyard adventures, dogs in the outdoors, camping, fishing, archery and hunting. Visit basspro.com.

Roos-N-More, a nonprofit zoo that houses exotic animals for educational purposes, has scheduled open zoo days at its Moapa facility from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday and July 2, 15 and 28. Admission is $10. Visit roosnmore.org or call 467-3585.

The city of Henderson is scheduled to host Solarbration from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Along with celebrating the summer solstice, the event will feature entertainment and information on renewable energy. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.

The Casino Chip and Gaming Token Collectors Club is scheduled Thursday through Saturday at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The convention features more than 100 dealer tables for people to buy, sell and trade casino chips, tokens, slot cards, room keys, dice, playing cards, matchbooks and other memorabilia. Admission is $10 Thursday, $5 Friday and free Saturday. The Showroom is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visit ccgtcc.com.

PLAN AHEAD

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 is as follows: June 26 and 27, "Journey 2" and "Kit Kettredge: An American Girl"; July 3 and 4, "Dolphin Tale" and "Happy Feet Two"; July 10 and 11, "Legend of the Guardians" and "Yogi Bear"; July 17 and 18, "Cats & Dogs: Revenge" and "Hugo"; July 14 and 25, "The Adventures of Tin Tin" and "Puss in Boots"; July 31 and Aug. 1, "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.

The Summerlin Council invites all to the 18th annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade, slated from 9 to 11 a.m. July 4. The escort division is set to commence at 8:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to be in place by 8 a.m. The parade is set to begin at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in The Trails village of Summerlin. Participants will travel south on Hills Center Drive toward the Village Center Circle roundabout before heading west on Trailwood Drive. The parade will end at the corner of Trailwood Drive and Spring Gate Lane. View more than 60 entries, including traditional floats, Macy's-style helium balloons, performing bands and groups, and a variety of kids' favorite storybook and cartoon characters. More than 35,000 people are expected to attend. Call 341-5500 or visit summerlin.com.

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. Tickets range from $35 to $149. The show is expected to sell out. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and the Fiestas or by calling 547-5300 or logging onto stationcasinos.com.

The North Las Vegas Independence Day Jubilee is scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. July 3 at James Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado. Gates are to open at 5 p.m. Admission is $4 per person. Advance wristbands are on sale at five for $15. Limited parking is available near the intersection of Revere Street and Centennial Parkway. This year's event is to include a fireworks display, a kids corner and teen zone, live entertainment from Franky Perez and Sleepy Brown, food vendors and interactive sponsor booths. Pets, glass bottles, umbrellas and umbrella chairs, personal fireworks, tents, tables and portable grills are prohibited. Call 633-2650 or visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

The city of Henderson plans to host a Fourth of July celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. July 4 at Mission Hills Park, 551 E. Mission Drive. The Randy Anderson Band is set to perform, and a Battle of the Bands contest featuring nine high school bands is scheduled. Fireworks also are planned. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.

The Nevada Youth Alliance Jazz for Peace plans to present a free performance by Blu7 from 6 to 8 p.m. June 27 on the Main Stage at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

ONGOING EVENTS/EXHIBITS

Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host live entertainment from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The schedule includes Acoustic Soul (top 40) Friday; Pete Contino Band (Americana) Saturday; Red Hot Deville (oldies) June 29; and Bella Electric Strings (instrumental rock/pop) June 30. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Addison's Lounge in the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to feature free musical performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in June. The schedule includes 3 Digit IQ Friday and Saturday, and Ronnie Rose June 29 and 30. Call 507-5900.

J.C. Wooloughan's Irish Pub in the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to feature free performances by Celtic Rockers at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through June 27. Vegas Rock Experience is scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Tommy Rocker for 9 p.m. June 29 and 30. Call 869-7725.

Round Bar in the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to feature live entertainment Wednesdays through Saturdays in June, with Mark B scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through June 28, LaMarca from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through June 30, and Nino & Armando from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays through June 30.

An "Art in Action: Spring Break Teen Art Camp Art Exhibition" is scheduled to be on display through July 31 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 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 exhibit "Fine Art Photography of the Great Southwest," featuring photos by Kent A. Fevre, is slated to run through Aug. 5 at the Summerlin Library art gallery, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 507-3860.

"The Art of Conrad Collette: Impressionist" is slated to run through July 8 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Collette was born in the Netherlands in 1934, and his work has been influenced by his travels and living in Southern California. Call 507-3710.

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.