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Things To Do in the Summerlin area, Feb. 4-10

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The LEGO Club at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, plans to meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 4. Children 5 to 11 are invited to create something based on the day’s theme. Call 702-507-3710. The club at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, also plans to meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 4. Call 702-507-3860.

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District plans a number of events to pay homage to African-American History Month in February. One event using stories, songs and crafts is set for 4:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., for children ages 6 to 11. A similar program is slated for 4 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, for those ages 5 to 11, and at 11 a.m. Feb. 15 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, for ages 11 or younger. Visit lvccld.org.

Bonkerz Comedy Club inside the JW Marriott’s Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has a number of acts slated for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Kyle Marlett and guest Lou Magelowitz plan to perform Feb. 6. Grandma Lee and guest Lynn Yafchak are scheduled for Feb. 13. Bob Meddles and guest Talon Saucerman are slated for Feb. 20. Greg Vaccariello and guest Sonny Gonzales are scheduled for Feb. 27. Tickets are $15 per person and include a drink. Purchase tickets at the casino cage or by call 702-507-5980.

The premiere of “Desert Runners,” an award-winning documentary by Jennifer Steinman, is slated for 6 p.m. Feb. 8 at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School’s Performing Arts Center, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students and can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com/event/523915. All proceeds will go to St. Jude Research Hospital.

The Sun City Community Theater plans to present “Audition Blues” at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 and 2 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $8. Call 702-838-3849, 702-256-6646 or 702-242-0887.

Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8-9 at at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

Free guitar classes are back on the schedule from noon to 1 p.m. the first three Sundays in February at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The next sessions are slated for Feb. 9 and 16. Bring a playable guitar and a guitar pick. Call 702-507-3631.

Broadway Bound plans to present “The Sound of Music” at 7 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Feb. 15 at the Summerlin Library’s Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/nwdqa53. For more information, visit broadwayboundlv.com or call 702-898-5131.

Addison’s Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., hosts weekly live entertainment. Wes Winters is slated from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Mark OToole from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and The Dummkopfs from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. All shows are complimentary and begin at 8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Call 702-507-5900.

J.C. Wooloughan’s Irish Pub inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host live music starting at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 702-869-7725.

The Rampart Casino’s Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present Mark B from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Call 702-507-5900.

The exhibit “Cross Sections” is planned during regular library hours at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, through Feb. 23. Artists Harold Bradford and Aldolfo Gonzalez’s exhibit explores their journeys in art and through working together as graphic artists and designers at YESCO, which designed neon signs for Las Vegas casinos. Call 702-507-3860.

The exhibit “A Western Dependence: Painting and Prints” by Suzanne Hackett-Morgan is planned during regular library hours through March 1 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Hackett-Morgan’s paintings and prints focus on closed roadside attractions and other evidence of abandonment to the Southwest desert. Call 702-507-3630.

The exhibit “Puertas Y Ventanas” by artist Roberto Rico is scheduled to be on display during regular library hours through March 11 in the gallery at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Rico’s current series features windows and doors in a variety of mediums. Call 702-507-3630.

The exhibit “Drawing with Paint” by artist Elizabeth Casper is planned during regular library hours through April 1 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The exhibit explores Casper’s recent works in an Impressionist style, including children, landscapes and animals. Call 702-507-3710.

WORTH A DRIVE

Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, is scheduled to host an adult ceramics painting class from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 5. The program includes a guided nature walk, a discussion and a ceramics-painting class. Admission is $18, and participants must be 18 or older. To register, sign up between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Wetlands Park. The park 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.

Throwback Thursdays with Jazzin’ Jeanne Brei & the Speakeasy Swingers is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. Recommended admission is a $10 donation. There is also a $5 dance lesson scheduled at 6:15 p.m.. Visit iacvegas.com or call 702-457-3866.

As part of Black History Month, a free lecture showcasing the history of architect Paul Revere Williams is scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Williams was the architect for the La Concha, which now serves as the Neon Museum’s visitors center. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.

Zeppelin USA is scheduled to perform the album “Led Zeppelin IV” at 8 p.m. Feb. 7 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $24-$65. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Clint Holmes is scheduled to perform “Stop This Train” at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. The show is set to feature compositions inspired by the singer’s early life. Tickets are $35-$45. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

A performance of “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” is scheduled at 8 p.m. Feb. 7-8 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. The play, written by Steve Martin, features an imagined 1904 meeting between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso before either achieved fame. Tickets are $20. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

The Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, is scheduled to host “El Loco de Moda” by Luis Enrique Osorio at 7 p.m. Feb. 7-8. Local troupe Inarte will perform the Spanish-language comedy, which translates as, “The Fashion Nut.” Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Call 702-455-7340.

Bela Fleck and the string quartet Brooklyn Rider are scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29-$89. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

A concert performance of Les Miserables is scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $25. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

The Nevada Conservatory Theatre at UNLV is set to present the comedy “Seminar” at 8 p.m. Feb. 6-9 and 2 p.m. Feb. 8-9 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $20 to $30. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

Jamie Bernstein, writer, narrator, broadcaster, filmmaker and daughter of conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein, is scheduled to speak at an event presented by the Foundation To Assist Young Musicians from 3 to 4:40 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-779-6858.

Heart & Music Cabaret is scheduled at 2 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. The show is set to feature six performers singing 17 songs from Broadway musicals. Tickets are$15. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

“Year of the Horse,” an annual invitational art exhibition honoring Chinese New Year, is set to be on display by appointment only through Feb. 22 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. An artist’s reception is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6. Visit artslasvegas.org, or call 702-229-1012.

“Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion,” a hands-on exhibition of 40 machines built based on drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, is set to be on display through May 4 at the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The exhibition is included with admission to the preserve. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

Ballroom dancing is planned from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Music is provided by Boyd Coulter’s Good Times Band. The cost is $4 per person. Call 702-795-8140.

PLAN AHEAD

Bev Smith plans to present a one-woman show depicting Grandma Moses at 10 a.m. Feb. 15 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd. Tickets are $10 in advance. Call 702-341-7800. For more information, call 702-645-0179.

Earl Turner plans to perform “Oh What a Night!” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 and 16 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

The Las Vegas Summerlin Lions Club plans its 13th annual Chinese New Year Charity Dinner Dance from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 16 at Queensridge, 891 S. Rampart Blvd. The fundraiser will help local community projects such as the Lions Burn Care Center at University Medical Center, the Blind Center of Nevada, Lions Sight First, Toys 4 Smiles, Canine Companions for Independence and Leader Dogs for the Blind, Camp Dat-So-La-Lee, a summer camp for underprivileged children, and the Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) Alliance. Tickets are $100. Email summerlinlionsclub@cox.net or call 702-763-5156.

Mistinguett Productions plans to present Showgirl Follies’ “Sassy” at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 and 3 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $20 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

The Olive, 3850 E. Sunset Road, plans to present Jeff McBride’s “Wonderground,” featuring magicians and local and international performers, at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Feb. 20. Doors are set to open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Visit vegaswonderground.com.

Kevin Nealon of “Saturday Night Live” and “Weeds” fame is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 and 23 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

Art Vargas’ “Vintage Vegas” is set to be performed at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

Garfield’s Restuarant, 2620 Regatta Drive, is set to host a “Step Up” spoken word event at 7 p.m. Feb. 28. Guests are encouraged to share poetry in honor of Black History Month. Admission is $10. Call 702-229-6125.

Bishop Gorman High School, 5959 S. Hualapai Way, is set to perform “Bye Bye Birdie” at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 and 7-8 and at 2 p.m. March 2 and 9. Matinee performances are $15, and evening performances are $18. Visit bishopgorman.org.

Sandy Hackett plans to present “My Buddy,” a tribute to his father, Buddy Hackett, at 7 p.m. March 15 and 3 p.m. March 16 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

The Extreme Thing Sports & Music Festival is set for 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. March 29 at Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Admission is $20 with a $35 combo package available that includes general admission, an event T-shirt and an event poster. Tickets are available through all Ticketmaster outlets or at extremething.com.

The Nevada Ballet Theatre plans to present “Coppelia, or The Girl with the Enamel Eyes” May 9 and 10 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Call 702-749-2000.

ONGOING EVENTS

An Open Mic Night is set from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at Grape Street Cafe, 7501 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Musicians, comedians and magicians are welcome to take the mic and show off their talents. Jason Hutchings, a local musician and songwriter, produces and hosts the events. To go along with it, Grape Street offers a reverse happy hour, with half off appetizers and buy-one-get-one free glasses of wine or beer. Call 702-228-9463.

The Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive, plans to offer free entertainment from 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays unless otherwise noted. Visit suncoastcasino.com.

Line dance lessons are scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Live complimentary music is scheduled at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Pizza Lounge plans to host music from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. View Wine Bar & Kitchen at the Market LV plans music from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. La Casa Cigars & Lounge has a Cuban jazz band scheduled from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays, a saxophonist from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Thursdays, jazz and Motown from 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and the Sinatra Band from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Bluesman Bobby Jonz is set to headline a Celebrity Guests Dinner Show from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at The Mad Greek Cafe, 8565 W. Sahara Ave. The show is free to diners. Call 702-242-7669 for reservations.

The Las Vegas Farmers Market is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Gardens Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive, and Wednesdays at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive. Find produce from regional farmers, baked goods and artisan crafts. Visit lasvegasfarmersmarket.com or call 702-562-2676.

The fresh52 Farmers Market at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., is set to operate from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Visit fresh52.com.

Dave Ritz is slated to perform from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays in T-Bones Chophouse at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-797-7777. Sophia Maria is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and Rick Duarte from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays.

Josh Royse is set to perform from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Onyx Bar inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Daniel Park is set to perform from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the Onyx Bar at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-797-7777.

Zowie Bowie featuring Chris Phillips is scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. Fridays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Ashley Red is scheduled to perform from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for guests 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

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