Things to Do in Sunrise/Whitney, Jan. 21-27

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The Strip at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is scheduled to start its 2014 season of MOPAR Midnight Mayhem at 6 p.m. Jan. 24. The event, in its 13th year, is an alternative to illegal street racing. MOPAR Midnight Mayhem is open to any street-legal vehicle and any licensed driver. The entry fee is $15 to race or ride along and $5 admission for spectators. Restricted-area passes are available for $15. Call 702-632-8213 or visit lvms.com.

The Dispensary Lounge, 2451 E. Tropicana Ave., is scheduled to host jazz musician Pascale Elia with the Uli Geissendoerfer Trio from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jan 24. Jazz musician JoBelle Yonely is scheduled to perform with the Uli Geissendoerfer Trio from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 25.

The classic R&B group In-A-Fect is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to midnight Jan. 24 and 25 at Marilyn’s Lounge in the Eastside Cannery, 5255 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit eastsidecannery.com or call 702-856-5300.

The Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, is scheduled to host “Suenos y Recuerdos de Mi Mexico,” a performance by Ballet Folklorico Sol Huasteco, at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25. The performance will include guest company Ballet Folklorico Sol de Rancho and live music fromMariachi Mexico Antiguo. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Call 702-455-7340.

The Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, is scheduled to host its Young Explorers program from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 25 and 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 26. The program includes story time, learning about animals, crafts and outdoor exploration. To register, visit clarkcountynv.gov.

The Sunrise Library, 5400 E. Harris Ave., is scheduled to host Five and Under Storytimes at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Thursday. Families will enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

The Sunrise Library, 5400 E. Harris Ave., plans to host Baby Time Storytime for children up to 18 months at 10:30 a.m. every Monday. The program includes book-sharing time and language-enrichment activities. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3900.

British blues artists Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown, featuring special guest Ward’s Envy, are scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Admission is $5 at the door. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

Tommy Emmanuel, featuring special guest Martin Taylor, is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Tickets range between $25 and $50. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

The Winchester Cultural Center Gallery, 3130 McLeod Drive, plans a reception for artist Bobbie Ann Howell from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24. The photographic collages and cut paper works exhibit is scheduled from Jan. 21 to March 24.

USA Sevens Rugby is scheduled from Jan. 24-26 at Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road. Fans will have the opportunity to see 16 of the top international Sevens Rugby teams play 45 matches over three days as teams attempt to gain points in the 2013-14 HSBC Sevens World Series standings. Tickets can be purchased at usasevens.com.

The Paradise Recreation Center, 4775 McLeod Drive, is scheduled to host the Living Trust Workshop from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 29. Attorney Gary L. Fales is set to lead the financial trust workshop. The free event includes a complimentary lunch.

The Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., is scheduled to host a Chinese New Year celebration at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 1. The event will be celebrated with stories, music and crafts. Call 702-507-3530.

Country music legend Moe Bandy is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Tickets cost between $15 and $30 and can be purchased through ticketmaster.com.

PLAN AHEAD

The Sunrise Library, 5400 E. Harris Ave., plans to host a Computer Basics for Beginners class at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 2. Call 702-507- 3900.

The Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, is scheduled to celebrate World Wetlands Day from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 9. The event is to feature open house activities and movies. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.

RECURRING JANUARY EVENTS

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. Admission is $5. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

Volume 1 is set to play Saturdays at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Doors open at 10 p.m. Admission is $5. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

The Claudine Castro Band, a Latin music group, is set to perform from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Monday in January 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 9 p.m. to midnight every Wednesday in January 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 midnight every Thursday in January 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.