Things to do in Sunrise/Whitney, Aug. 13-19

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The Las Vegas Improvisation Players are scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at the American Heritage Academy, 6126 S. Sandhill Road. Formed in 2001, the group’s show features improv comedy and musical acts. Tickets are $10 at the door which opens at 6:40 p.m.

For more information, visit lvimprov.com.

After its annual summer break, the Bullring, Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s NASCAR-sanctioned three-eighths-mile asphalt oval, will resume racing Aug. 24 with a special “late night” program. Classes range from NASCAR Super Late Models to the UAC Ignite Midget Series to IAPMO Silver Star Plumbing PHCC Bandoleros. Gates open at 7 p.m. Adults can purchase an advanced ticket for $8 or $10 at the door. Kids are $6, with children under 6 entering free.

ONGOING EVENTS

Enjoy live music from 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays and from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays through Sundays at Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway. Visit arizonacharliesboulder.com.

The Lon Bronson All-Star Band is set to perform Fridays at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Doors open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

Rick Duarte is scheduled to perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at KIXX at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

Dance the night away during Best Latin Dance Party from 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays in the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. There is a $10 cover charge for men. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

“Wonderground,” a monthly variety show, is scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at The Olive, 3850 E. Sunset Road. Doors are set to open at 7:30 p.m. with performance sets beginning at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Admission is $10. Visit vegaswonderground.com.

The World Tenpin Bowling Association World Championships are set for Aug. 16-30 at the Strike Zone Bowling Center at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Visit hendersonlive.com.

The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive, plans to present free outdoor movies at 8 p.m. on The Green. Catch “Alice in Wonderland” on Aug. 16 and “The Goonies” on Aug. 17. Admission is free. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

The Village at Lake Las Vegas plans to host Saturday Night Jazz on the Lake through the summer. Concerts are scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. The schedule includes Rocky Gordon, Aug. 17; Anthony James Baker, Aug. 24; and Rocky Gordon, Aug. 31. Call 702-289-7007.

Gilley’s at Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is slated to host a Boot Scootin’ Benefit for HELP of Southern Nevada from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 17. The afternoon is set to feature a dance marathon and drink and food specials. Participants can also try out the mechanical bull for $10 with $5 going to HELP. Event tickets are $25, which includes two raffle tickets. The event is open to participants 12 or older. Visit helpsonv.org or call 702-836-2130.

CenturyLink plans to sponsor free admission to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 17. Attendees can expect free ice cream and may have an opportunity to meet Wayde King and Brett Raymer from the Animal Planet show “Tanked,” who are scheduled to be at the museum from noon to 2 p.m. Visit lvnhm.org or call 702-384-3466.

“Godspell” is set to be performed at 8 p.m. Aug. 15 and 17 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702 732-7225.

Parents can drop off kids ages 5 to 12 for a Night at the Museum filled with kid-friendly entertainment, including a screening of the animated film “Brave,” activities and pizza from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The cost is $25. Members receive $5 off. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

“Keepin’ It Country,” featuring the vocal quartet Ghostlight, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $15. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

The Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, 6725 Lee Canyon Road, is scheduled to operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays until Sept. 2. Free lawn games, hiking and mountain biking are available. Chairlift rides are $10, and disc golf is $17. For the remainder of the season, the resort plans to donate 20 percent of ticket sales from chairlift rides to the Mount Charleston Volunteer Fire Department. Camping also is available. Visit skilasvegas.com.

Super Summer Theatre continues at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, roughly 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway on Charleston Boulevard/state Route 159. Advance tickets are $12. Children 5 or younger are admitted free. The lineup includes “Legally Blonde the Musical,” through Aug. 24 and “The Producers,” Sept. 5-21. Call 702-594-7529 or visit supersummertheatre.org.