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Things to do in Sunrise/Whitney Jan. 8-14

In Your Neighborhood

Cosmic Swimming is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Friday of every month at the Hollywood Aquatic Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd. The event is set to include pop music and special lighting, mostly provided by underwater pool lights. The use of glow sticks is encouraged. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children 3 to 17 and $1 for seniors 55 or older. Call 702-455-0566.

Doo-wop group the Nitekings are scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Sundays in January in Roxy's Lounge at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Top 40 and Old School show band Phixation is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. today through Saturday in Roxy's Lounge. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-456-7777.

Eric Sardinas is scheduled to perform as part of the Boulder Blues series at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Railhead in Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Admission is free but limited to adults 21 or older. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com or call 702-432-7777.

David Brouwer is in the midst of performing six days a week for four weeks at Marilyn's Lounge in the Eastside Cannery, 5255 N. Boulder Highway. He is scheduled from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday and he is set to split the bill with Nino from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is free but limited to adults 21 or older. Visit eastsidecannery.com or call 702-856-5300.

A Wetlands Park Weekend Walk is scheduled from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday at the Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. The walk is free, but space is limited, and registration is required. Call 702-455-7522.

Teens are invited to create snow globes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Children 3 to 5 are invited to Let's Move, an exercise and coordination program scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday at the Sunrise Library. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3900.

"Glimps," a show of abstract paintings by Sonya Young is scheduled to be on display Thursday through March 12 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-4010.

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society is seeking singers to be part of its 50th anniversary season. The group meets a 6:30 p.m. Sundays in room 159 of the Beam Music Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Call music director Douglas Peterson at 702-451-6672 or visit snmas.com.

"Scapes," an exhibition of oil-painted landscapes on wood by Glen Rinehimer, is scheduled to be on display at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave., during regular library hours through Jan. 20. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3900.

Worth a Drive

International performers from more than 15 countries are set to be on tap during the 2013 Zelzah Shrine Circus, with seven shows planned for Thursday through Sunday at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The theme is Broadway and will include an original score and new costumes. Showtimes are set for 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 and 6 p.m. Sunday. Attendees are welcomed into all three rings of the circus for the pre-party one hour before showtimes to meet performers and ride the elephants. General admission tickets are $14 for children 12 or younger and $18 for adults. Reserved seating is available for $27 or $45. Children 2 or younger get in free but must sit in a parent's lap in reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased by calling The Orleans Arena box office at 702-284-7777 or by visiting orleansarena.com. For a full story on the circus, visit lvrj.com/view.

Paul Revere and the Raiders are scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $45 to $55. Visit southpointcasino.com.

"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" is slated for 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., Suite B16. Additional shows are set for 8 p.m. Jan. 17-19 and 2 p.m. Jan. 20. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Visit onyxtheatre.com.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic is set to showcase its latest guest conductor, Elena Urioste, in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $46. Call 702-749-2000 or visit lvphil.org.

"The Proletariat" is scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 19 in the Fischer Black Box at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.com.

Performances of "Boeing-Boeing," by Marc Camoletti and directed by Walter Niejadlik, are scheduled Friday through Jan. 27 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays and Jan. 19. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org.

Plan ahead

The Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, is set to host WOW - Women of Wrestling at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Eastside Events Center. Tickets are $25. Visit eastsidecannery.com.

Jay & The Americans and The Vogues are set to perform at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in the Eastside Events Center at The Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway. Tickets are $9.95. Visit eastsidecannery.com.

A benefit concert for police unity featuring Crossfire is set for 8 p.m. Feb. 8 at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Tickets are $15 at the door. Visit samstownlv.com.

The Alan Parsons Live Project is set to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Tickets start at $34. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

Boulder Blues featuring Walter Trout is set for 8 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Cover charge is $5. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd is set to perform at 8 p.m. March 9 at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Visit samstownlv.com.

Sevendust and Lacuna Coil are set to perform at 8 p.m. March 23 in the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

Boney James is set to perform at 8 p.m. April 6 in the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

Boulder Blues featuring Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown is set for 8 p.m. April 25 in the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Cover charge is $5. Visit boulderstation.sclv.com.

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