Things To Do in Summerlin/Summerlin South Dec. 11-17

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The 18th annual Shoes for Children shoe drive and benefit performance is slated to feature "The Threepenny Opera" by the Ira Aldridge Theatre Company of Nevada at 7 p.m. today and Wednesday at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The show is an adaptation of the 18th century "The Beggar's Opera." Admission is a new pair of children's athletic shoes sized to fit preschoolers to high school youths. Donations also will be accepted through Dec. 23 at all Las Vegas-Clark County Library District branches. Call 702-507-3989.

Game Night is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. today and Dec. 18 at ChessNGames in the Market LV at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd. It features Curses, Ticket to Ride, Acquire, King of Tokyo and many more favorite games to play with fellow board game lovers. Visit chessngames.com.

The Las Vegas Farmers Market is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Gardens Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive, and Wednesdays at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive. Find produce from regional farmers, baked goods and artisan crafts. Visit lasvegasfarmers market.com or call 702-562-2676.

The December lineup at J.C. Wooloughan's Irish Pub inside the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., is scheduled to feature Celtic Rockers from 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Dec. 19; Okay Jim from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday and Dec. 28- 31; and Vegas Rock Experience from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 21 and 22. Call 702-869-7725.

A holiday story time with special prizes is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday inside Brighton Collectibles at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Join a Mary Poppins-like nanny from Nannies & Housekeepers U.S.A. as she reads "The Polar Express." This holiday story time is sponsored by the Las Vegas Ballet Academy. Families will be able to enter for a chance to win two free tickets to the Las Vegas Ballet Academy's "Nutcracker Highlights" or two free tickets to ride the Tivoli Express. Young children and families are welcome. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

International Christian Academy students and staff plan to perform "HIS Story of Christmas," an original comedy musical, at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the International Church of Las Vegas, 8100 Westcliff Drive. Admission is free with a suggested donation of a new or gently used winter wear item or blanket to benefit the homeless. Contact Rose Heeter at roseh@iclv.com or 702-594-4198.

The Gateway Arts Foundation plans to present "A Dead Guy in My Daughter's Bedroom" at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. The foundation also is slated to present Stephen Sorrentino's "Voices in my Head" featuring the Sin City Babe Dancers at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Starbright Theatre. Admission is $12 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $15 for nonresidents. Visit gatewayarts foundation.org. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). Call the Starbright Theatre at 800-595-4849.

The 10 Tenors plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com. 

The exhibit "Talent and Treasures: Masterworks and Comics Classics ---- The Treasured Works of Artist Db Donovan" is scheduled to be on display during regular library hours through Feb. 12 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The exhibit is the Inner Sanctum cartoon series that was syndicated to King Features and featured in two Las Vegas newspapers. An artist reception is scheduled for 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Call 702-507-3860.

WORTH A DRIVE

The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans to present the musical "Honk!" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for teens, seniors and members of the military and $3 for children 12 or younger. Call 702-229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.

A Christmas celebration with warm beverages, music, activities and photos with Santa is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, about 15 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway on state Route 159. The decorated Ranch House is to be lit up. Admission is $9 per vehicle. There is a $2 discount for Nevada residents. Call 702-875-4141 or visit parks.nv.gov.

Holiday Spectacular, with lights, treats, crafts, pony rides, entertainment and Santa photos, is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday through Dec. 23 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Posada, a Mexican Christmas tradition with songs, dances, pinatas, and a candle procession, is scheduled during this event Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 and free for children 4 or younger. The Springs Preserve is also set to host Night at the Museum: The Polar Express, an evening of activities to occupy children while parents have a night to themselves from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. The cost is $25 per child. Space is limited, and reservations are required by Wednesday. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

Expect treats, cookie decorating, games and music at Communities in Schools' Santa Tea scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in Simon at Palms Place, 4381 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $100 for adults and $50 for children. Visit cisnevada.org.

Sandra Huntsman: Broadway and Beyond, a monthly evening of cabaret featuring local talent hosted by Huntsman, is slated to present "Christmas Rarities & Uncommon Gems" at 10 p.m. Friday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $15. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

Cockroach Theatre Company's production of John Kolvenbach's comedy "Love Song" is scheduled to open at 8 p.m. Friday and run through Dec. 23 at Art Square, 1025 S. First St. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Visit cockroachtheatre.com.

Junior Achievement's Suite Holidays, a benefit tour of luxury accommodations at six hotel properties mixed with appetizers, cocktails and raffles, is scheduled from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $100. Visit jalasvegas.org.

A classic car show and sale hosted by The Amazing Johnathan is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at his warehouse at 6290 Harrison Drive. Entertainment will be provided from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is scheduled to feature sideshow acts with 1950s-style performers and a live remote broadcast by 97.1 The Point, as well as food trucks. Ten percent of the proceeds from the sale of each vehicle will benefit Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada.

Parents can drop off kids ages 6 to 12 in the center's day care during a Holiday Shopping Escape planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Desert Breeze Community Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. The cost is $20 per child and includes crafts, treats and lunch. Registration is required. Call 702-455-8335.

Jonathan Isley plans to present "An Evening of Holiday and Pop Standards" a benefit for the Onyx Theatre and Off-Strip Productions at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25, which includes a champagne celebration. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

Families are invited to time travel to the birth of Jesus with food, arts, entertainment and tents set up to represent Bethlehem during One Starry Night, a free holiday event scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Griffith United Methodist Church, 1701 E. Oakey Blvd. Visit griffithumc.or or call 702-384-5255.

A performance of klezmer music by Meshugginah Klezmorim is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Watch local skaters show off their skills during the Holiday Extravaganza on Ice scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Las Vegas Ice Center, 9295 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for those 12 or younger. Also, the center's Winter Wonderland public skate is available for $10 for adults and $6 for skaters 5 or younger through Jan. 6. Visit tinyurl.com/LVICICE or lasvegasice.com.

The ice show "The Princess and the Golden Skates" is scheduled at 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at the SoBe Ice Arena at the Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Tickets are $10, but a discount of $2 is offered in exchange for a donation of at least three canned goods to benefit The Salvation Army. The show features local figure skaters of all ages and follows the story of a young girl given a special pair of golden skates to wear when she is crowned princess as she turns 21. When the skates go missing, the whole kingdom performs a search and works together to save the coronation. Call 702-638-3785 or visit sclv.com.

PLAN AHEAD

Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch or snack and enjoy "A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" as part of the Family Lunchtime Movie Matinee series scheduled for noon Dec. 19 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3863.

The Las Vegas Ballet Company plans to present "Nutcracker Highlights" at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. Dec. 22 and 23 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Admission is $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. Call 702-240-3262 or visit lasvegasballet.org.

The exhibit "R Space Studio: A Working Gallery" is scheduled to feature work by Susanne Forestieri, Beth McCall, Douglas Clark, Erika Alison and Ugla Gault at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, during regular library hours Dec. 20-Feb. 9. An artist reception is set for 5 p.m. Dec. 20. Call 702-507-3710.

Year's end story time at Tivoli Village is planned for 11 a.m. Dec. 27 at Cantina Laredo inside Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Join local Las Vegas nannies from Nannies & Housekeepers U.S.A. as they host a group sing-along and story reading with Mary Poppins. Snacks for kids and special offers will be provided by Cantina Laredo. Young children and families are welcome. Story time will resume in January. Visit tivolivillagelv.com for dates and locations.

Aaron Lewis is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 19 at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 7 p.m. Those younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $45 for general admission and $65 for Gold Circle seating. Visit stationcasinos.com, ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

ONGOING EVENTS/EXHIBITS

The Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., is offering live entertainment in Addison's Lounge on the casino floor. Performances scheduled are: Front Page from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday; Klique from 8 p.m. to midnight Dec. 21 and 22; Early Clover from 8 p.m. to midnight Dec. 28 and 29 and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31; Wes Winters from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; and Mark O'Toole from 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 702-507-5900.

Weekly free lyrical hip-hop dance classes are set to begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 and 27 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Instructor Kay Lee of Tunay Street Dance Studio will teach dance concepts and choreography to those 15 or older. Call 702-507-3631.

Instructor William St. John is slated to teach the fundamentals of Afro-Cuban, Latin and jazz drum rhythms, including clave, cascara and tumbao rhythm patterns during free one-hour rhythm class geared toward beginners 10 or older from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Attendees should bring their own hand drums and arrive 10 minutes early to set up their equipment. Call 507-3631.

Instructor Matt Hennager is scheduled to continue free guitar basics classes at noon Sunday and Dec. 23 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Students should bring an electric or acoustic guitar. Classes are one hour, and students should arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to tune. Call 702-507-3631.

Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., is featuring Santa, carolers, local school choirs and ensembles and holiday train rides throughout the month of December. Visits and pictures with Santa dates and times are: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday and Dec. 20-23 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24. Tivoli Express train rides are offered from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 20-23 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24. Train tickets are available at YoScream for $2 each or three for $5. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

The Las Vegas Polymer Clay Guild's Members Show is scheduled to be shown in the art gallery at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, during regular library hours through Dec. 18. Call 702-507-3710.

The exhibit "Tony Hawk Rad Science" is scheduled to run through Jan. 20 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. The exhibit allows visitors to put themselves into the role of skateboarders and scientists as they explore more than 25 interactive experiences. It is presented by the Tony Hawk Foundation in conjunction with the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors and military personnel and $7 for children 3 to 11. Children 2 or younger get in free. A $2 discount is offered to Las Vegas-Clark County Library District card holders. Admission is free for Las Vegas Natural History Museum members. Call 702-507-3630.

Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., is offering live music at three locations: at the View Wine Bar & Kitchen in the Market LV from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday; 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; at La Casa Cigars & Lounge at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; and at Brio Tuscan Grille from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Sarah Frances Johnson is scheduled to sing classic and contemporary jazz ballads from 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays inside T-Bones Chophouse and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays at Onyx Bar for guests 21 or older at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit sarahfrancesjohnston.com.

The Peelers are scheduled to perform Saturdays for guests 21 or older in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 10 p.m.

The Ambience Jazz Trio, featuring Mike Candito, Cocho Arbe and Jeff Davis, is slated to perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Brio Tuscan Grille in Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180. Visit brioitalian.com or call 702-433-1233.

Bluesman Bobby Jonz is set to headline a Celebrity Guests Dinner Show from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at The Mad Greek Cafe, 8565 W. Sahara Ave. The show is free to diners. Call 702-242-7669 for reservations.