Things to Do in Summerlin/Summerlin South, Nov. 20-26

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

A special fairy tale story time featuring a story about a princess and her handsome prince is slated for 11 a.m. today 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. Friday 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. Friday 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. Saturday and Sunday at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are available from $15.95, plus tax and fees. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

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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 Ward 4 free holiday movie in the park event for all ages is planned for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Police Memorial Park, 3250 Metro Academy Way. Enjoy the family movie "The Grinch," featuring Jim Carrey, as well as free holiday crafts, hot chocolate, candy canes, popcorn and cookies, while supplies last. Get your picture taken with the Grinch for free. Dress warmly and bring a blanket or chair to sit on, as the movie will be outside on the grass.

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 Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., plans to present dancer Amira in Amira's Winter Frolic, scheduled for noon Dec. 1. She is set to talk about the cultural aspects of belly dancing and health benefits associated with it. Following the lecture, she will perform some of her favorite Middle Eastern dances. A meet-and-greet will follow. The event is free. Call 702-507-3631 or visit amirasbelly.com.

The Royal Tea Society plans to host an Angel Tea from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Lakeside Center in Desert Shores, 2620 Regatta Drive. Lady Jeannine Martin-Mason is set to attend as a special guest. Admission is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. RSVP with prepayment by check to: Royal Tea Society; 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 102, Las Vegas, NV 89128, or call 702-260-4600 or email royalteasociety@cox.net. Visit royalteasociety.com.

Instructor William St. John will teach the fundamentals of Afro-Cuban, Latin and jazz drum rhythms, including clave, cascara and tumbao rhythm patterns, during free one-hour rhythm classes geared toward beginners 10 or older from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 1, 8 and 15 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Attendees should bring their own hand drums and arrive 10 minutes early to set up. Call 702-507-3631.

The Summerlin Library plans to host "Muhammad, The Last Prophet Movie: An Afternoon of Understanding and Discussion" from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at the library's theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. "Muhammad, The Last Prophet" is a full-length animated movie produced to explore and explain the advent of Islam. The free movie screening will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Call 702-507-3863.

LEGO Club is scheduled for children 6 to 11 from 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 in the story room of the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The club meets the first Tuesday of every month, and creations are inspired by the story of the month. Call 702-507-3860.

The Family Lunchtime Movie Matinee series at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, plans to screen "Aladdin" at noon Dec. 5. Bring a picnic lunch or snack. Call 702-507-3863.

The Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, is scheduled to host Hampstead Stage Company's production of "Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol" at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5 for children 5 to 11. The show is free. Call 702-507-3860.

Weekly free lyrical hip-hop dance classes are set to begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, 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.

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.

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.

The Teen Scene Saturday movie series is scheduled to screen "The Hunger Games" at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 in the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3860.

Instructor Matt Hennager is scheduled to continue free guitar basics classes at noon Dec. 9, 16 and 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.

Get in the holiday spirit with a screening of "White Christmas" set for 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3863.

The 18th annual Shoes for Children shoe drive and benefit performance plans to present "The Threepenney Opera" by the Ira Aldridge Theatre Company of Nevada at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12 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 Vegas-Clark County Library District branches. Call 702-507-3989.

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 Dec. 11-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.

The Las Vegas Ballet Company plans to present "Nutcracker Highlights" at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 and 2 p.m. Dec. 21-23 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 702-651-5483, 866-967-8167 or visit kwakballet.com.

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.

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.

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.

Bluesman Bobby Jonz is set to headline a Celebrity Guests Dinner Show from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Dec. 5 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.

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.

WORTH A DRIVE

Opportunity Village's Magical Forest, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., is set to open Wednesday. In addition to the holiday display, attendees can 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. Visit magicalforest.org.

A Delivering Happiness Inspire! Las Vegas event is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday indoors at the Downtown Project Construction Zone site at 150 S. Seventh St. The motivational lecture series features brief talks by community thought leaders. Visit facebook.com/events/434715443257511.

The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is scheduled to host its annual Winter in Venice through Jan. 6. In addition to festive 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.

All ages of history enthusiasts are invited to pick a side, dress up and drill as Civil War soldiers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave. Call 702-486-3511.

Anita Getzler's photo documentary "Arlee Celebration: A Montana Powwow" is set to be on display through Dec. 13 in the Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Shows scheduled at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., include "The Addams Family," today through Sunday; Bob Anderson, Friday through Sunday; The Irish Tenors, Nov. 27; Under the Streetlamp, Nov. 28; and Frank Wildhorn & Friends, Nov. 28 and 29. Visit thesmithcenter.com.

Santa Claus is set to meet with children at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visitors can also enjoy faux snow in Town Square Park at 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 7 and 8 p.m. Fridays through Sundays throughout the holiday season.