Things to do in Sunrise/Whitney

In Your Neighborhood

n The Las Vegas Improvisational Players are set to perform a family-friendly Halloween improvisational show titled "Trick or Treat ... or Laugh" at 7 p.m. Saturday at the American Heritage Academy at 6126 S. Sandhill Road. Tickets are $10. Visit lvimprov.com.

n "Wonderground," a monthly variety show featuring magicians, live painters and specialty acts, is scheduled Thursday at The Olive, 3850 E. Sunset Road. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with performances beginning at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Admission is free, but there is a $10 two-drink minimum at the door. Visit vegaswonderground.com.

n Dave Thompson's recycled metal art sculptures are set to be on display Thursday through Jan. 24 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave.

Worth a Drive

n The Wings and Wheels Car Show is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at West Air Aviation at the North Las Vegas Airport. The event is to include airplane and car displays and $29 scenic flights. Admission is free. The $20 car registration fee will benefit the booster club for Go for It USA gymnastics. Visit westairaviation.com.

n Serenades of Life Doctors in Concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $30. Proceeds are set to benefit Nathan Adelson Hospice. Call 938-3910.

n The 2011 Reptile Expo is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children 2 to 12 and free for children under 2. Visit getreptiles.com.

n The Architecture & Decorative Arts Society plans the Las Vegas Mid-Century Modern Weekend Wednesday through Sunday . A five-day pass is $90 for society members and $100 for nonmembers. Events include a tour of classic mid-mod neighborhoods. Individual event tickets range from $30 to $50. Saturday panel discussions are free. Visit adas-lv.com.

n The UNLV Department of Dance is set to perform "Glassworks" at 8 p.m. Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday in the Judy Bayley Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The program features choreography inspired by works from Louis Comfort Tiffany in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Tiffany Glass Studio's naming. Tickets are $18 or $10 for seniors, military personnel and students. Call 895-2787 or visit pac.unlv.edu.

n ArtBeat Presented by Target plans to host Jeanette Juardo of Expose in a free concert at 8 p.m. Friday at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Preshow entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Costa di Lago, is hosting a Fall Art Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Visit thevillagellv. com.

n Watch free, family-friendly movies at The District at Green Valley Ranch. "Ghostbusters II" is set for Friday, and "Beetlejuice" is set for Saturday. Shows start at 7 p.m. Visit thedistrictatgvr.com.

n "Sweeney Todd" is scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets are $15. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n Catch a free performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at 7 p.m. Saturday at River Mountain Park, 1941 Appaloosa Drive. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n Nashville Unplugged is set for 8 p.m. Friday at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Show features the songwriters behind some of the biggest hits in country music. $5 cover charge. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 617-7777.

n Noah's Animal House plans to celebrate its four-year anniversary with a charity event from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Body English inside the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. Food, drinks and music from DJ 88 will be provided for an admission fee of $100, which benefits the Shade Tree's Noah's Animal House, a refuge for pets of victims of domestic violence. Attendees also will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction and sponsor pets. Diana Bennett of the Bennett Foundation will be honored for her $1 million donation to Noah's Animal House. Visit noahslasvegas.org or call 385-0072.

Plan ahead

n Life in Death: Day of the Dead, a two-day festival featuring an art exhibit, craft sales, food vendors and displays, is scheduled on Nov 1 and 2 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3150 S. McLeod Ave. The juried Day of the Dead Art Exhibit is scheduled to be on display from Oct. 28 through Nov. 11. Call 455-7030.

n The city of Henderson plans to offer Haunted at the Ranch from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Whitney Ranch Indoor Pool, 1575 C Galleria Drive. The event, which is open to all ages, is set to include swimming, games, bounce houses and a haunted house tour. Participants are asked to bring a blank pillowcase for a hands-on bag decorating craft activity. $5 per person. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks/.

n The Neon Museum, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is set to host Boneyard Bash, a fundraiser for the museum's upcoming groundbreaking, from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28. The event is slated to feature hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, a silent auction, live music by David Christian and more. Tickets are $125 per person, and VIP seating is available for groups of eight. Visit neonmuseum.org.

n The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is slated to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n Alpin Hong is scheduled to perform from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $9. Call 267-2171.

n The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Costa di Lago, plans to host the Endless Summer Car Cruise Show featuring 150 classic cars, raffle, live auction, games, disc jockey and more from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29. Admission is free. Visit thevillagellv.com. For car show information, call Anthony Parker at 293-4611.

n Southern Nevada Pug Rescue is planning its Pug-O-Rama celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center Amphitheater, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. Bake sale, raffle, pug-themed items, dog-related contests and costume contests are planned. Bring a picnic. Admission is $10 per person or $7 for children 7 or younger in advance; $15 per person and $10 for children at the door. Visit rescuepugs.com or call 883-0740.

n Two trick-or-treat events are being offered from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. Ghostwalk, which is suitable for all ages, invites children go shop to shop to collect candy along Main Street. Carnival of Horrors, on the east side of The District, features a traveling carnival theme with zombie sideshow characters who plan to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. The District recommends Carnival of Horrors for children 8 or older. Admission is free. Visit thedistrictatgvr.com.

n An Evening of Cabaret with singer/actress Lainie Kazan is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit afanlv.org. Widely known for her starring role in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," the Golden Globe and Tony nominee is set to deliver an evening of singing and comedy. Tickets begin at $35 for general admission and $75 for VIP. Proceeds benefit Aid for AIDS of Nevada.

Discounts for Locals

n Cirque du Soleil's "Viva Elvis" at Aria has a locals' offer with two tickets starting at $75. Call 877-274-0438 and use the code word "locals."

n Disney's "The Lion King" at Mandalay Bay is offering two-for-one tickets for orchestra and front mezzanine seats. Call 632-7580 and use the code word "pride."