The best things you can do (for free!) in Vegas this week

Here are Neon’s top picks for free things to do in Las Vegas from Friday, June 26, through Thursday, July 2.

friday

Cut loose with music, a dance contest, music trivia, raffles, giveaways and light refreshments at the African American Music Appreciation Month Celebration at 6 p.m. Friday at the Historic Westside School, 330 W. Washington Ave.; eventbrite.com.

Break out the fishnets, mascara and your finest all-black threads for the Gothika goth dance party at 9 p.m. Friday at Bizarre Bar, 1301 S. Main St.; bizarrebarlv.com.

saturday

Mountain Fest returns with an expanded beer garden, food, outdoor activities, games and contests — including the crosscut saw competition — and live music from the bluesy Monk & the Po Boys, the Blue River Band and Patrick Genovese of the Parametrics at noon Saturday at Lee Canyon; leecanyonlv.com.

Award-nominated documentary “Wildfire: A Story of Resilience and Strength” chronicles the struggles and triumph of retired Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Chief David Washington’s cancer journey at 2 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; lasvegasnevada.gov.

Be the first to hear some of Madonna’s new tunes during a pre-release celebration for her forthcoming album “Confessions II,” out on July 3, with prizes, giveaways and more at 3 p.m. Saturday at Wax Trax Records, 2909 S. Decatur Blvd.; waxtraxonline.com.

Do the “Maraschino Mash” as Cherry & the Sours deliver “rockabilly with a hint of riot grrl” at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Grey Witch, 722 W. Sunset Road, Henderson; greywitchlv.com.

Celebrate the season at Summer Jam, featuring dance performances, live DJ entertainment, dance competitions, a hair tinsel station and giveaways, at noon Saturday at the Fashion Show mall; fslv.com.

tuesday

Anime fans unite at the EV Manga/Anime Summer Social with prizes, activities, games and more at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E. Bonanza Road; events.thelibrarydistrict.org.

wednesday

Enjoy free ice skating at the practice home of the Henderson Silver Knights at 1 p.m. Wednesday at America First Center, 222 S. Water St., Henderson. Participants must register in advance at HendersonHappenings.com.

Award-winning, Americana-informed rockers the Derek Woods Band hit town at 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Sand Dollar Lounge, 335 Spring Mountain Road; thesanddollarlv.com.