Things to do in Sunrise/Whitney
September 5, 2011 - 11:19 pm
n Mischief, a band that plays rock, dance, hip-hop and reggae, is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Marilyn's Lounge at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free but limited to adults 21 or older. Visit eastsidecannery.com or call 856-5300.
n Wonderground, an event featuring variety acts, magicians, performance art and live art demonstrations is scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. Wednesday at the Olive, 3850 E. Sunset Road. Doors open at
7:30 p.m. This month's performers include magicians Jeff McBride, Jimmy Fingers and Bizarro with live painting by Areeya and a dance performance by New World Rhythmatism Dancers. Admission is $10. Visit vegaswonderground.com.
n Thai Cultural Appreciation Day is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. The event is set to include an hour-long music and dance performance to be followed by a Thai buffet. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the show. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 455-7340.
n "Henry VIII" from the Globe Theatre in London is set to be shown at 6:30 p.m Sept. 15 at several local movie theaters. Visit fathomevents.com for locations.
On a stage near you
n "Waiting for Godot" is set to begin an extended run Thursday at the Insurgo Theater's new space at the Plaza, 1 S. Main St. Visit insurgotheater.org.
Auditions
n The Nevada School of Dance plans to host auditions for "The Nutcracker" from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at its studio, 6072 S. Durango Drive.
Auditions are free, but those selected may be subject to a participation fee. Performances are planned for Dec. 16 and 17 at Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School.
For more information, call 248-1288.
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."
In a gallery near you
A juried exhibition of images from a Nevada Camera Club competition are on display through Oct. 18 in the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-4010.
n Collage pieces by Fannie M. Ludaway are on display though Oct. 4 in the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3900.
Worth a drive
n The Las Vegas Zine Library is scheduled to host the Dinner & Bikes Tour from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Blackbird Studios, 1551 S. Commerce St. The cost is $12. Visit ramblingroadshow.com.
n The 21st annual Prince Kuhio Ho'Olaule'A Pacific Island Festival is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. The free event is set to include entertainment, food and a health fair.
For more information, visit hendersonlive.com.
n Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16395 Bonnie Springs Road, is planning an International Chili Society Cook Off to raise funds for feral cat programs and to support Bonnie Springs' zoo. Admission is $10. Visit c5tnr.org.
n The Las Vegas Harvest Festival indoor arts and crafts festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Visit harvestfestival.com or call 451-0344.
n The Vegas Valley Legacy Band plans a performance in honor of 9/11 at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Desert Vista Community Center, 10360 Sun City Blvd. Tickets are $5 and are on sale at the Desert Vista, Mountain Shadows and Pinnacle community center monitor stations. Call 363-1341.
n A British National Theatre of America production of "Aladdin" is scheduled to show at 7 p.m. Wednesday, and Sept. 13 and 14 and at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Summerlin Library Theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $10 and $15. Visit bntofa.org.
n The season's final Super Summer Theatre production, "Five Guys Named Moe," is scheduled to run Thursday through Sept. 24 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, about 10 miles west of Charleston Boulevard at the Las Vegas Beltway. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the gate if available. Visit supersummertheatre.com or call 594-7529.
Plan ahead
n The Las Vegas chapter of Unico, an Italian service organization, is set to host a brunch, silent auction and raffle from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. The cost is $20. Visit lasvegasunico.org or call 630-7695.
n The Blind Center of Nevada is scheduled to host its Imagine Gala at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at the World Market Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway. Visit imaginelv.org.
n Las Vegas' 39th annual Greek Food Festival, 5300 El Camino Road, is scheduled for Sept. 23-25. Visit lasvegasgreekfestival.com or call 221-8245.