Things to Do in Summerlin/Summerlin South, Nov. 13-19

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Singer BJ Thomas plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

Champion hoop dancer Derrick Suwaima Davis plans to perform as part of Native American Heritage Month at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Davis also is set to perform at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive; and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org.

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. 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.

Desert Spring Theatre Arts plans to present "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" at 7 p.m. Friday and 7 and 3 p.m. Saturday at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Tickets are $5 at the door. Call 702-290-1173.

The "Impersonators & Tribute Artists-Variety Dinner Show" is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at The Mad Greek Cafe, 8565 W. Sahara Ave. The show is free to diners. Early dinner seating begins at 7 p.m. Call 702-242-7669 for reservations.

WORTH A DRIVE

Joshua Meltzer is scheduled to present a free Brookings Mountain West Lecture on climate change and international trade at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Greenspun Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit brookings mtnwest.unlv.edu.

The Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave., is set to offer free admission in recognition of the Kefauver Committee hearings anniversary. Nevada residents can visit the museum free from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. The museum is scheduled to provide Kefauver programming, including the screening of a documentary about the hearings and speeches from Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Diane Kefauver, daughter of the late Estes Kefauver, a U.S. senator who led the hearings in 1950. Call 702-229-2734 or visit themobmuseum.org.

The Las Vegas Academy Theatre is scheduled to present "The Taming of the Shrew" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the school's Lowden Theater for the Performing Arts, 315 S. Seventh St. Tickets are $15. Visit lvacademytheatre.org.

Sandra Huntsman: Broadway and Beyond, a monthly evening of cabaret featuring local talent hosted by Huntsman, is slated for 10:30 p.m. Friday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $15. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

Opportunity Village's Magical Forest is set to open for its 21st year on Nov. 21 at the 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. campus. Expect photos with Santa, entertainment, a carousel, train rides mini-golf and more. Tickets are $9 for children, $11 for adults and free for children 3 or younger. 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.

A musical comedy, "I Know I Came in Here for Something," is planned for 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Call 702-749-2000 or visit gateway artsfoundation.org or iknowicameinhereforsomething.com.

The third annual Mustachio Bashio is scheduled at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. The event is free and invites attendees 21 or older to sport their best mustache for the night. Beer pong, drink specials, karaoke, a mashed potato-eating contest and other events are planned. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Croatian classical guitarist Ana Vidovic is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Saturday inside the Doc Rando Recital Hall in the Beam Music Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $40. Call 702-895-2787.

The third annual Global Day of Jewish Learning, with art, film and theater offerings and more, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is free and open to all. Visit tinyurl.com/jewishlearningLV.

A concert featuring ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro is scheduled at 7 p.m. Sunday at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $25 to $45. Call 702-895-2787 or visit pac.unlv.edu or jakeshimabukuro.com.

The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is scheduled to host its annual Winter in Venice festival Sunday through Jan. 6. In addition to decorations and ongoing chef competitions, winter parades are scheduled at 6 and 8 p.m., and outdoor ice skating is offered from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Visit venetian.com or palazzo.com.

PLAN AHEAD

A special fairy tale story time featuring a story about a princess and her handsome prince is slated for 11 a.m. Nov. 21 inside The Taste in the Market LV at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Treats and goodie bags will be handed out to all participating children, and a special surprise is planned. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Nashville Unplugged featuring Thom Shepherd is planned for 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Admission is $5 at the door for guests 21 or older. Visit stationcasinos.com.

Santa Claus plans to arrive at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 23 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., in a horse and carriage leading a parade through the streets. 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.

Melissa Manchester plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 and 25 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are available from $15.95, plus tax and fees. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

Las Vegas Metro City of Lights Barbershop Chorus and its quartets plan to present "Christmas is a-Comin' "at 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $12 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $15 for nonresidents. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). No credit cards will be accepted. Call 800-595-4849.

The Sun City Musicmakers plan to present the holiday show "Winter Sounds" at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $8. Call 702-384-4222.

Restless Heart plans to perform songs of the season at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

The Lakes Festival of Lights and Boat Parade for all ages is slated to begin at noon Dec. 8 at the Lake East Drive-Lake Sahara Drive intersection, next to Lake Town Center commercial plaza. Parking and admission are free. The street will be blocked off, and parking will be available in the Citibank lot at 8701 W. Sahara Ave. The neighborhood festival includes live entertainment (singing, dancing, bands and celebrities), a visit from Santa Claus, a petting zoo and pony rides, an arts and crafts show, a car show, food, exhibits and an electric boat parade when the sun goes down. Call Greg Toussaint at 702-256-9998.

ONGOING EVENTS/EXHIBITS

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.

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.

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.

Wes Winters is scheduled to perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Addison's Lounge inside the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. All shows are free, but limited to those 21 or older. Call 702-507-5900.

Artist Dave Thompson's "Re-Cycled Metal Art Sculptures" are scheduled to be exhibited in the gallery at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., through Dec. 11. The exhibition features a whimsical garden of recycled steel. Call 702-507-3630.

The Nevada Watercolor Society's Annual Juried Exhibition is scheduled to be at the art gallery at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, during regular library hours through Dec. 1. Call 702-507-3860.