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THINGS TO DO IN SUNRISE/WHITNEY MAY 29-JUNE 4

In Your Neighborhood

n A Make a Splash Swimsuit Drive is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hollywood Aquatics Center, 1550 S. Hollywood Blvd. Residents can bring a new, unused swimsuit to gain admission for a family of four and enjoy music from disc jockeys. The suits will be donated to children in need. Regular admission fees of $1 to $3 apply for all those without suits to donate. Call 455-8508.

n The Randy Anderson Band is set to play country music at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Roxy's Lounge in Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Admission is free but limited to adults 21 or older. Visit samstown.com.

n Classic rock, R&B and pop band Altr'd Ego is set play from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Admission is free but limited to adults 21 or older. Visit boulderstation.com.

n A fundraiser with performances and dancing to benefit Up Kids!, an organization that raises awareness of artistic abilities in children with intellectual disabilities, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Saturday at DanceCenter Ballroom and Latin Dance Studio, 3638 E. Sunset Road. Visit www.upkids.
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n Skip Eaton is slated to perform from 8 p.m. to midnight today through Thursday and from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday at Arizona Charlie's Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway. Visit arizonacharliesboulder.com.

n R&B performers Touch of Silk are set to play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m Friday and Saturday in Marilyn's Lounge at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 N. Boulder Highway. Visit eastsidecannery.com.

n The Nevada State Horseman's Association has scheduled an Open Breed Horse Show from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free for spectators. Visit equineeventslv.com or call 455-8206.

n A Teen Lego Club is scheduled from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Call 507-4010.

n A trip for seniors 50 or older to the River Mountains Water Treatment Facility in Henderson is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5 leaving from the Whitney Senior Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave. The group plans to eat lunch at Mustang Sally's Diner. The cost is $1, which does not include the price of lunch. Registration is required. Call 455-7576.

Worth a Drive

n North Las Vegas' Movie Madness free movie in the park nights are scheduled to begin at dusk. Kids activities are slated at
6:30 p.m. Moviegoers are invited to bring blankets and picnics. Movies planned at Nature Discovery Park, 2600 Nature Park Drive, include "Cars 2," Friday; "Kung Fu Panda 2," July 20; "Puss in Boots," Aug. 31 and "Zookeeper," Sept. 21. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

n The First Friday monthly art festival returns from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday throughout the downtown 18b Arts District. Many galleries also plan open houses from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays. For more information on the event, visit firstfridaylasvegas.com.

n The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans its 35th anniversary revue with a gala slated for 1 p.m. and a show for 4 p.m. Sunday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. A silent auction and entertainment are planned. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 or younger. Call 285-3331.

or visit rainbowcompany.org.

n Watch Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times," with live music provided by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, at 8 p.m. Friday at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $10. Visit hendersonlive.com.

n The third annual Brews and Blues Festival is scheduled to feature craft beers and live entertainment from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $36 in advance and $40 at the door. Call 822-770 or visit springspreserve.org.

n The Fresh Music Festival, a celebration of R&B, hip-hop and soul music, is planned for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Doug E. Fresh is set to be the host, with headlining performances from Keith Sweat, K-Ci & JoJo, Guy and SWV. Tickets start at $30. Call 284-7777 or visit orleansarena.com.

n The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend is scheduled to feature performers from around the world and gatherings of "vintage vixens" Thursday through Sunday at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Most events are open to the public, and a few are free. Visit burlesquehall.com or call 661-6465.

n RagTag entertainment plans to present Richel Kompst starring in "Blame it on the Walleye," a musical journey through the neurotic mind of a Norwegian blonde, at 7 p.m. Friday in the Community Center of Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 2020 Horizon Ridge Parkway. Tickets are $10 and are available at the center by calling 260-1621. The event is sponsored by the Las Vegas Sew Girls.

n A free Juneteenth jazz celebration is scheduled to feature poetry performance,music, presentations and a flag ceremony from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. Call 507-3980 or visit lvccld.org.

n The Academy of Nevada Ballet pre-professional students plan a production of "The Sleeping Beauty" at 7 p.m. Saturday, and the ballet's children's program plans to put on "Little Red Riding Hood" at 1 p.m. Sunday at Artemus W. Ham Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway. The Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre's Dance Program plans to celebrate the professional company's 40th birthday with a performance of jazz, modern, character and even student choreography at 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets for all shows range from $15 to $21. Visit pac.unlv.edu or nevadaballet.com or call 243-2623.

n The Las Vegas Brass Band plans a summer concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased an hour prior to showtime. Visit lvccld.org or call 373-4476.

n Classical guitarist Michael Nigro is scheduled to perform songs from composers throughout Latin America in a concert at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 507-3860 or visit lvccld.org.

Plan Ahead

n The Detroit All Stars are set to perform from 8 p.m. to midnight June 8 and 9 at the Eastside Events Center at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is $5 at the door. Visit eastsidecannery.com or call 856-5300.

n A series of lectures on the history of brothels in the Las Vegas Valley is scheduled to continue at 11 p.m. June 6 and July 11 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Lectures are led by Marie Rowley, who recently completed a thesis on the subject. The June lecture is set to focus on valley brothels in WWII. July's will be about Roxie's on Boulder Highway. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 455-7340.

n A family Pajama-Rama Storytime for children 11 or younger is scheduled from 6 to 6:45 p.m. June 6 at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Children are encouraged to bring their pajamas and their teddy bear for an evening of stories and song. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3900.

n The Dream Big! Summer Reading Kickoff for children 11 or younger is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. June 7 at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Learn how to sign up, log reading and earn prizes. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3900.

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