Things to Do in Sunrise/Whitney, Dec. 3-9

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The Randy Anderson Band, a country variety group, is scheduled to perform from 8 p.m. to midnight Dec. 3 and 4 at Roxy’s Saloon in Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Visit samstownlv.com.

The Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave., is scheduled to present “The Living Christmas Tree” at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 -7 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 8. The free event will feature music, performances, narration and guest soloist Joan Sobel. Visit communitylv.org.

The Dispensary Lounge, 2451 E. Tropicana Ave., is scheduled to present a live CD recording event with Pascale Elia from 8 to 11 p.m. Dec. 3. A jazz jam session is scheduled from 9 p.m. to midnight Dec. 4. Skip Martin is scheduled to perform from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 6, and Michelle Johnson is scheduled to perform from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 7. The events are free for guests 21 or older.

The Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, has scheduled “Kaulana Na Pua,” presented by hula school Halau Hula ‘O Kaleimomi, at 1 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk or at clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration.

The Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, has scheduled a senior trip to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., to watch “The Nutcracker” from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 19. Admission is $74. Participants must register by Dec. 7 at the Winchester Cultural Center. Call 702-455-7340.

The PG-rated movie “The Guilt Trip” is scheduled to screen from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 McLeod Drive, as part of the center’s monthly movies event. Admission is free.

Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, is scheduled to host “Throw Down at Sam’s Town” at 5 p.m. Dec. 6. Tickets for the live professional boxing event start at $25. Visit samstownlv.com.

The Clark County Parks and Recreation Department is scheduled to present Sunset Wonderland from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from Dec. 6 to 22 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. The free event is set to include horse rides, holiday carolers, food trucks and ice-skating.

Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, is scheduled to host the Cab Calloway Orchestra Dinner & Dance at 6 p.m. Dec. 8. The event is set to include a dancing area. Tickets are $55, and guests must be 21 or older.

The Whitney Movie and Discussion Club is scheduled to show the film “About a Boy” from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. A discussion is planned afterward. The program is free and open to the public. Call 702-507-4011.

Join Clark County Commissioner Mary Beth Scow for “The Polar Express,” this year’s last movie in the park, scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Whitney Park, 5712 Missouri Ave. Free treats and hot chocolate are set to be provided. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.

Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, is hosting its winter display at Mystic Falls Park. The event is set to include a 15-minute laser show hourly, from 5 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1. Cowboy Santa is slated to appear from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23. Visit samstownlv.com.

The Glittering Lights holiday drive-through is scheduled through Jan. 5 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is set to feature more than 400 animated lights along a 2.5-mile racetrack. The event is scheduled to be open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is $15 per vehicle on weeknights and $20 Friday through Sunday and holidays. The first 15,000 vehicles will receive a gift bag filled with goodies. Purchase tickets on site or in advance at glitteringlightslasvegas.com. Discount tickets are available at Walgreens.

WORTH A DRIVE

Golden Retriever Rescue Southern Nevada plans its holiday gift-wrapping fundraiser from Nov. 29 through December. Shop at participating stores and meet some golden retrievers. The gift-wrapping effort is free, but donations will be accepted. Donations help fund the rescue group’s programs and cover costs such as veterinary care. Volunteers also are needed to fill various shifts for the event. Email grrsnvolunteers@aol.com or call 702-598-4653.

PLAN AHEAD

The Encore Show Choir is scheduled to present pop hits during its winter show at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $7 in person or at clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration.

The Winchester Star Catchers Dance Program plans a recital at 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Dancers will perform original choreography in hip hop, contemporary and ballet. Tickets are $7 for general admission and can be purchased in person or at clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration.

David Calzado y su Charanga Habanera, a Cuban musical group, is scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. Dec. 13 at Sam’s Town Live at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Tickets are $40. Visit samstownlv.com.

The Las Vegas Improvisation Players plan a comedy and music show at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the American Heritage Academy, 6126 S. Sandhill Road. Tickets are $10 at the door, which is set to open at 6:40 p.m.

A WWE TLC viewing party is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Sam’s Town Live at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Admission is $5 cash at the door. Visit samstownlv.com.

The Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., invites teens to a It’s a Wrap! Teen Gift-wrapping Workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 14. The workshop will teach teens how to create wrapping paper and bows for the holidays.

The movie “Les Miserables” is scheduled to screen from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 McLeod Drive, as part of Winchester’s monthly movies event. Admission is free.

The Sunrise Library, 5400 E. Harris Ave., plans to host a Guitar Basics for Beginners class from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 21. Players will learn tuning, simple chords and a song. No registration is required, and the class is free, but players must bring their own guitars. Call 702-507-3907.

The Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., invites children to New Year’s at Noon, planned from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Dec. 31. The new year will be celebrated with songs, stories, festive crafts and bubble wrap fireworks.

RECURRING DECEMBER EVENTS

The Latin music group Conjunto Pena Blanca is set to play Sundays at the Railhead inside Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Doors open at 10 p.m. Admission is $5, and women are admitted free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com

The Claudine Castro Band, a Latin music group, is set to perform from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. every Wednesday in December at Marilyn’s Lounge in the Eastside Cannery, 5255 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit eastsidecannery.com or call 702-856-5300.

Classic rock band Phoenix is set to perform from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Monday in December at Marilyn’s Lounge in the Eastside Cannery, 5255 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit eastsidecannery.com or call 702-856-5300.

The 1980s band Loveshack is set to perform from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. every Thursday in December at Marilyn’s Lounge in the Eastside Cannery, 5255 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit eastsidecannery.com or call 702-856-5300.

ONGOING EVENTS

The “Las Vegas Rocks Variety Show” featuring Tony Sacca is scheduled to play Fridays at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Doors open at 1 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

Classic rock tribute band Yellow Brick Road is set to play Fridays at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Doors open at 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, plans to host Monday Night Football viewing parties inside Sam’s Town Live! Doors open one hour before kickoff. The events are free to B Connected members and will offer one free draft beer and prizes. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit samstownlv.com.