Southwest and Spring Valley Community Events Calendar, Aug. 4-10, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Harry Potter Art Show: The First Friday opening of a group art show of work inspired by Harry Potter is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5 at The Bubblegum Gallery, 1800 S. Industrial Road, Suite 207D. Visit facebook.com/thebubblegumgallery.

2. “Bring It On”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the hip-hop- and rap-infused cheerleading musical are scheduled under the stars at 8:05 p.m. Aug. 10-13, 17-20 and 24-27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $12.95 in advance for Wednesdays and Thursdays and $15.95 for Fridays and Saturdays and $20 at the gate if available. Children 5 or younger get in free. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

3. Super Toy Con: The diecast model car, toy, comic and pop culture convention is set from 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 6 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 7 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Celebrity guests are scheduled to include Chris Sarandon, the voice of Jack Skellington; David Anders from the television series “iZombie”; Milo Ventimiglia from the television series “Heroes;” David Prowse, who played Darth Vader; and William Zabka from the 1984 film “The Karate Kid.” Single-day tickets start at $12. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Back to School Health Fair: The fair is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Southwest medical Flamingo Health Center, 5580 W. Flamingo Road. It is set to include sports physicals, dental screenings and immunizations and refreshments, games, raffles and boths.

Art show: Emil Fu’s “Impressions of the Spring Mountains,” an exhibit of landscape paintings insipred by Southern Nevada, is set to be on display Aug. 4 through Sept. 25 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Lounge shows: The band 360 is set to perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 4-6 and 25-27 in the Bourbon Street Cabaret Lounge at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is $10. Visit orleanscasino.com.

San Fernando Band: The group is set to play at 9 p.m. Aug. 5 and 7 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is $10. Visit goldcoastcasino.com.

Latin Breeze: A performance is scheduled at 10:30 p.m. Aug. 6 and 20 in the showroom lounge at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is $10. Visit goldcoastcasino.com.

Pop Strings Orchestra: The 15-piece band is slated to perform free at 11 p.m. Aug. 6 and 20 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

Japanese Culture Festival: The Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha’s 28th annual OBon Festival and Bazaar is slated for Aug. 6 at Clark High School, 4292 Pennwood Ave. Patrons should expect about 65 vendors, as well as a car show, crafts and Japanese food from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Email Eileen Castle at ecastle@hopperinstitute.com.

Water on the Meadow: Rangers and volunteers are set to roll out the slip n’ slide for water play in the meadow from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 7, 21 and 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Swim suites are suggested as are baby shampoo donations to help make the slide slippery. Entry to the park is $7 for Nevada residents. Call 702-875-4141 or email smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.

Lego Club: Kids are invited to listen to stories and make Lego brick creations from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Aug. 9 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Warm fuzzies: Inspired by the book “El Deafo,” kids ages 6 to 11 are invited to create a fuzzy little creature to give to a friend during a program scheduled from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Space is limited, and passes will be distributed 30 minutes before. Visit lvccld.org.

NiteKings: The band is set to play at 4 p.m. Aug. 1o, 17, 24 and 31 in the Bourbon Street Cabaret Lounge at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Charcoal show: Julian Eusebio’s “Art Expression in Color and Charcoal” exhibit is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 20 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org.

Painting parties: Ongoing themed painting classes are scheduled at The Bubblegum Gallery, 1800 S. Industrial Road, Suite 207D, from 6 to 8 p.m. Most classes are $20. Find LeslieAnn Farrell on Facebook or call 702-806-0930.

Yoga on the Meadow: Yoga sessions are planned weekends in the meadow at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Entry into the park is $7 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $9 per vehicle for others. For times, contact David Low at 702-875-4141 or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.

Cabanas for a Cause: The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, has set aside select Mondays throughout the summer to donate a $100 per cabana rental fee to a different charity every week. The lineup includes Dress for Success Southern Nevada on Aug. 8; the Epicurean Charitable Foundation on Aug. 15; Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation and the Las Vegas Boxer Club and Rescue on Aug. 22; and Special Olympics Nevada on Aug. 29. Visit palms.com.

“Desert Survivor!”: An animal show is set to feature a rotating cast of critters including the desert night snake, desert tortoise, kangaroo rat, California kingsnake, desert tarantula, gopher snake, chuckwalla and more in 30-minute shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 21 inside the Big Springs Theatre in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Shows are free with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org.

Playing with Light: Guests can use basic physics principals to explore interactive exhibits at a visiting exhibit on the art of illumination through Sept. 4 in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Guests can sneak past a laser light security block, step inside a giant telescope and draw with infrared paint. The exhibit is free with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org.

Class registration: Registration is under way for the fall session, set to begin Sept. 7, at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Classes are planned for children, teens and adults in visual arts, dance, drama and more. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.

Polage art: The work of local artist Austine Wood Comarow featuring polarized filters and light is set to be on display through Sept. 18 in the Big Springs Gallery in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

“Heritage Habitats”: Ginger Owen and Vicki Vanameyden’s art exhibit focused on nostalgia and memory is set to be on display through Oct. 1 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Visit artslasvegas.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

The History of Burlesque in Las Vegas: The event, part of the Las Vegas Stories Series, is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. As the Burlesque Hall of Fame gets ready to move into its new museum in the Las Vegas Arts District, executive director Dustin Wax plans to discuss the history of burlesque in Las Vegas from Harold Minsky’s first revues at the Dunes and Lili St. Cyr’s residency at the El Rancho through the glamour years of the ‘70s. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Hot Havana Nights: The event is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. The celebration of Cuban culture is set to in­clude Cuban cuisine, tropical cocktails, music, dancing, casino-style games, hand-rolled Mob Museum-label premium cigars by Spirit of Cuba and more. Tickets are $69 for general admission with a 10 percent discount for museum members. Visit themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

Night Hike: The free activity is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. The night hike is rated easy with mostly paved paths and gravel over small hills. Participants are invited to bring a flashlight. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit gomtcharleston.com or email programs@gomtcharleston.com.

“The Sound of Music”: Performances by the national touring production are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 14 and 2 p.m. Aug. 6, 7, 13 and 14 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $36 to $127. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Star Gazing: Friends of Red Rock Canyon is planning Astronomy Night Aug. 6 in the Visitor Center parking lot at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Visitors must be in before the gates lock at 8 p.m. The park entry fee is $7 per vehicle. Another event is planned Oct. 8. Call 702-515-5350.

Elvis tribute show: Three Elvis Presley tribute artists — Ted Torres, Brandon Bennett and Jay Dupuis — are set to pay homage to Elvis in “One Night with The King,” set for 8:30 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7 in the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $19.50. Visit suncoastcasino.com.

NV Energy Senior Energy Assistance Expo: The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 6 at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Seniors age 62 or older may meet NV Energy customer service representatives and determine if they are eligible for assistance with past-due balances. Customers must bring a valid Nevada driver’s license or Nevada State ID, past-due NV Energy electric bill, and proof of income or pending income. Anyone who has received energy assistance within the previous 12 months is not eligible to receive assistance but can take advantage of other resources including other organizations offering services to seniors such as Southwest Gas, CenturyLink, the Nevada Welfare Division and the Social Security Administration. Visit tinyurl.com/nvnrgexpo.

Back to School: A variety of fairs to get students ready for the new school year are expected to take place at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. Cox Communication’s back-to-school fair, with 30 community agencies and organizations, is slated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6. A fashion show featuring clothes from various retailers is scheduled at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Aug. 13. The 20th annual Back-to-School event is set from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 20. The mall is expected to launch Operation School Bell, a partnership with Hot 97.5-FM and the Assistance League that provides a school supply drive. Through Aug. 19, people can also enter to win a $500 shopping spree. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

“The Cat’s Meow”: The immersive staging play is scheduled for an extended run at 7 p.m. Sundays beginning Aug. 7 at the Velveteen Rabbit, 1218 S. Main St. Cocktail hour is scheduled at 6 p.m. The play is set in November 1924 when a mysterious Hollywood death occurred aboard media mogul William Randolph Hearst’s yacht. Included among the famous guests that weekend were Charlie Chaplin; Hearst’s mistress, starlet Marion Davies; the studio system creator, producer Thomas Ince; and feared gossip columnist, Louella Parsons. Admission is limited to adults 21 or older, and tickets are $25 for bar seating and $30 for lounge seating. All tickets include a cocktail specially concocted for the event. Visit table8lv.com.

Flower Club: The Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society’s Aug. 7 meetings plans to host speaker Mary Gerritsen, presenting “The Orchids of Borneo” at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The social hour begins at 1 p.m., and the meeting starts at 2 p.m. Additionally, there will be a sale of orchids, show-and-tell, food and refreshments. The meeting is free and open to the public. Call 702-845-4872.

Guided Hikes: The free activity is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. An interpretive naturalist is set to lead small groups on an easy-to-moderate trail, sharing information about the trail, flora and fauna and the Spring Mountains. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit gomtcharleston.com or email programs@gomtcharleston.com.

Campfire Through the Ages: The free event is planned from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. Families are invited to celebrate National S’mores Day, while making S’mores, singing campfire songs and hearing classic fireside stories. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

“A Visual Language”: The exhibition featuring works made by a combination of painting and found objects is scheduled to be on display from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Aug. 19 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

“No Ordinary Life”: The free exhibition of artwork by Kim Johnson is set to be displayed through Oct. 1 at the Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The exhibit visually explores the diverse, natural order and design around people with subtle nuances of how people operate on sociological, psychological and primal levels. Hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Call 702-647-7378.

PLAN AHEAD

Jukebox Heroes: The band is set to play at 9 p.m. Aug. 11-13 in the Bourbon Street Cabaret Lounge at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Back-to-School Supplies Block Party: Kotton Kandy, aka Dwayne Dukes, and Pure Energy Productions plan a block party with school supplies from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at 4624 Drake Circle. Call 702-624-2850.

Tribute show: Dylan and Zachary Zmed are set to present “The Bird Dogs: The Everly Brothers Experience,” a tribute show, at 8 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $19.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Back-to-School Fairs: Cox Communications and Amerigroup Community Care plan to host back-to-school fairs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Meadows Mall, 4300 Meadows Lane, and Aug. 27 at Downtown Summerlin, 2025 Festival Plaza Drive. The fairs are expected to include information on food service, bus transportation, school zoning and more. Immunize Nevada is slated to offer free immunizations for eligible families. Walgreens is set to offer immunizations for those with insurance. Visit coxknowledgecollege.com.

Matt Schofield: The British Blues Hall of Fame inductee is set to perform in a free show at 10 p.m. Aug. 13 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

Walk With a Doc: Take a free educational stroll with University Medical Center physicians at 8 a.m. the third Thursday of most months at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Upcoming topics include: Saving your Sight on Aug. 18; Ovarian & Prostate Cancer Awareness on Sept. 15; Breast Cancer Awareness on Oct. 20; Respiratory & Lung Health on Nov. 17; and Managing Stress & Dealing with Depression on Dec. 15. Visit springspreserve.org.

Coin, stamp shows: The Las Vegas Coin, Currency, Jewelry, Postcard & Stamp Shows are planned from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 19-21, Oct. 14-16 and Dec. 2-4, at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Contact Israel I. Bick at 866-226-0507 or iibick@sbcglobal.net.

Jackson Browne: The singer/songwriter plans to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $66. Visit palms.com.

Rainbow Company auditions: Serious theater students ages 10 to 17 are invited to audition for the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre Student Ensemble at 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. There is no charge to audition, but those accepted pay a $50 annual fee. The ensemble meets evenings and weekends during the school year and works onstage and backstage. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Brass Transit: Performances by a group of eight Canadian musicians re-creating the sounds of the band Chicago are scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $19.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Yu-Gi-Oh!: Youths in grades 4-12 can bring a deck to play in the tournament scheduled from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. No buying, selling or playing for cards is permitted. Visit lvccld.org.

Culture Club: The band plans to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at The Pearl in the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $70. Visit palms.com.

Summer-end bash: A picnic-themed party with lunch, entertainment and raffle prizes is planned for seniors from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the West Flamingo Active Adult Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. The cost is $5. Registration begins Aug. 4. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.

Psychic performance: Psychic Gary Spivey plans to put on a show at 8 p.m. Aug. 27 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $27. Visit palms.com.

Family History Jamboree: The 14th annual event is set to be packed with classes for beginning and advanced genealogists from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at the 221 S. Lorenzi Blvd. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel. Ron Tanner from Family Search is scheduled to keynote. Admission is free. Visit lvstakefamilyhistoryjamboree.org.

Rainbow Company Youth Theatre: The theater group plans to offer an Adventures in Acting class for children 7 to 10 from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 27-Sept. 24, at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The class fee is $29. Acting for Teens, a class for performers 13 to 18, is planned from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 24-28. The class fee is $60. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.

Saturday of Service: Volunteers are needed to help spruce up Opportunity Village in anticipation of fall events. Saturday of Service events are scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon throughout August and September at the 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. campus. Visit opportunityvillage.org or contact Krysti Gabriel at 702-880-4068 or gabrielk@opportunityvillage.org.

USA Dance: The local branch of the national nonprofit plans to host all-ages ballroom dances featuring a variety of music styles from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 27 and Sept. 10 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Most events include a lesson and some feature exhibition dancing from experts. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for USA Dance members, students and military members. Pay at the door. Visit usadancelasvegas.com.

Contemporary country: “Ghostlight,” a show featuring contemporary country music, is scheduled from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 28 in the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza, 720 Twin Lakes Drive. Admission is free. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for outdoor seating. Wine and refreshments will be available for purchase. Visit artslasvegas.org.

“The Mystery of Edwin Drood”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the play are scheduled under the stars at 7:05 p.m. Sept. 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $12.95 in advance for Thursdays and $15.95 for Fridays and Saturdays and $20 at the gate if available. Children 5 or younger get in free. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Outcry Summer 2016 Tour: The religious music groups Hillsong Worship, Kari Jobe, Bethel Music and more are slated to perform at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $29.95. Visit orleansarena.com.

Make America Rock Again Tour: A hard rock band lineup including Trapt, Saliva, Saving Abel, Alien Ant Farm, Crazytown, 12 Stones and Tantric is scheduled to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $15. Visit orleansarena.com.

Stars Over the Valley: The Las Vegas Quilters’ annual quilt show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 -10 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit lasvegasquilters.com.

Greek Food Festival: The 44th annual Las Vegas Greek Food Festival is scheduled from 3 to 11 p.m. Sept. 16, from noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 17 and from noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 18 at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 S. El Camino Road. The annual event includes music, dancing, greek food, a carnival and tours of the Byzantine church. Admission is $6 for adults and free for children 12 or younger and for active military members and their immediate family. For a full schedule and parking information, visit lasvegasgreekfestival.com.

Festival of Praise: The tour is set to feature Grammy Award-winning artists Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Regina Belle and Karen Clark Sheard, as well as industry favorites such as Hezekiah Walker at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $35. Visit orleansarena.com.

Henry Prendes Charity Golf Classic: The 10th annual tournament to benefit the construction of Henry’s Place, a camp that was the dream of Metropolitan Police Department Sgt. Henry Prendes who died in the line of duty in 2006, is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lane. The event is also set to include social activities for nongolfers from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and a dinner with auction from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The fee to play is $200 per player or $700 for a foursome. Nonplayers can join in the festivities and dinner for $30. Visit henrysplace.org.

Creature features: The cult classic films “The Brain from Outer Space” and “The Brain That Wouldn’t Die” are slated to be screened from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza, 720 Twin Lakes Drive. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-3514.

Il Divo: The classical crossover group is set to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $74 and are on sale now. Visit palms.com.

Yes: Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman plan to reunite for a show scheduled at 8 p.m. Nov. 19 in The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $50. Visit palms.com.

ONGOING

Stroke support: A stroke survivor support group is scheduled to meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the third Friday of each month at Spring Valley Hospital, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd. Lunch is provided. Register at 702-853-3162.

Guitar for amateurs: Local instructor Don Musser is set to give a free entry-level group lesson for teens, adults and seniors from 4 to 5 p.m. most Sundays at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

“Aurora”: The Film “Aurora: Fire in the Sky” is set to be screened at 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in July in the Big Springs Theater in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

Summer fun camps: Themed camps for kids ages 6 to 12 are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Aug. 26 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Camp fees are $200 per week for Springs Preserve members and $225 for nonmembers. After-hours care is available for an additional $50 per week. Visit springspreserve.org.

Friday Night Live: Live bands are slated to play from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Admission is $5. An after party with DJ R.O.B. is scheduled from 10 p.m. to midnight. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Cardiac support group: The group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month in conference room B at Spring Valley Hospital, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd. RSVP at 702-388-4888.

Karaoke Night: The restaurant at Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16395 Bonnie Springs Road, offers karaoke from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays and live music Saturday nights. Visit bonniesprings.com.

Improving improv: Drop-in improv classes with a new instructor every month are scheduled from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Sci Fi Center, 5077 Arville St. Admission is $10. Visit the thescificenter.com.

Bluegrass jam sessions: The events are planned at 11:30 p.m. Saturdays on the patio at McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 110. Call 702-247-7000.

Birds of the Air Food Pantry: The pantry, operating out of Epic Church, 8755 W. Warm Springs Road, is set to provide free groceries to those in need from 10 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of the month. ZIP codes served are 89113, 89118, 89139, 89141, 89148, 89178, and 89179. Email birdsoftheair@epiclv.org.

A Home 4 Spot: Pet adoption events are scheduled from 11 am. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Petco, 10000 W. Sahara Ave., from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. the third Saturday of most months at Woof Gang Pet Bakery, 7080 N. Durango Drive, Suite 140, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of most months at the Wagging Tail Pet Store, 10170 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 157. Visit ahome4spot.com.

Buddhism 101: The free event is planned at 10 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the SGI-Las Vegas Buddhist Center, 2725 W. Charleston Blvd. Participants can learn about Nichiren Buddhism, karma, the Lotus Sutra and how to chant to transform their lives and become happy. Visit sgi-usa-lasvegas.org or call 702-258-6489.

Pau Hana Social: The Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club conducts a monthly social gathering at the Aloha Kitchen & Bar, 2605 S. Decatur Blvd., No. 110. Potential new members are invited to attend. Visit lasvegashcc.org.

Film screenings and live performances: The Sci Fi Center, 5077 Arville St., offers events most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. A Typical Saturday Night, an evening of burlesque and comedy, is scheduled at 10 p.m. every third Saturday. Live shadowcast performances of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” are scheduled at 10 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. For a full schedule of upcoming showings, visit thescificenter.com.

Toddler fun: Staff members from Family to Family Connection plan to demonstrate activities for toddlers and parents at 11:30 a.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

Fish feeding: Watch staff members feed the fish in the faux stream at 4 p.m. Fridays at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Visit basspro.com.

Las Vegas Crafters Guild: The group meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday at Michaels, 7195 Arroyo Crossing Parkway. Visit lasvegascraftersguild.com or call 702-260-0932.

Live music: Music is offered from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays featuring Marty Mancuso and from noon to 3 p.m. Sundays featuring Mark and Dom at Elements Fine Casual Dining & Cocktails, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 100. Call 702-750-2991 or visit elementscasualdining.com.

Square Dancing Classes: The Stardusters Square & Round Dancers are set to meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays for $5 at the Meadows Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 2900 S. Valley View Blvd. Call 702-348-4906.

Ethnic Express International Folk Dancing: The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., has scheduled dancing for participants 8 or older from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays. The cost is $4 per person. Learn international dance styles, including Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Israeli, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian and Turkish folk dances. Call 702-732-4871 or visit ethnicexpresslasvegas.org.

Scottish Country Dancing: The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., is set to host dancing for participants 13 or older from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Fridays. The cost is $5 per person. Call 702-229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.

Free Zumba Classes: Licensed instructor Jean Smith teaches dance fitness to Latin rhythms, appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Call 702-507-6030 or visit lvccld.org. This class is also offered at 6 p.m. Fridays at Body Focus Fitness, 7380 S. Eastern Ave. Call 702-228-4967.

Open mic: Events are planned from 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Call 702-365-7111 or visit orleanscasino.com.

Live local bands: Bands play at 9 p.m. Saturdays at Money Plays, 4755 W. Flamingo Road, and an open mic night is scheduled at 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Visit moneyplayslv.com.

Lounge offerings: The Gold Coast Showroom Lounge, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, is set to host free shows by DJ Manny at 6 p.m. Thursdays.

Karaoke: Music is scheduled from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Jack’s Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit palacestation.sclv.com.

John Windsor: The singer is scheduled to perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturdays and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays at McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. He also is scheduled at 8:45 p.m. Mondays at Ri Ra Irish Pub in Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit john-windsor.com.

Jerry Tiffe: The musician is scheduled to perform from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd. Visit arizonacharliesdecatur.com.

The Peter Love Trio: The group is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at Jack’s Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit palacestation.sclv.com.