East Valley Community Calendar, Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2015
THE WEEK'S BEST BETS
1. Look inside "Ka":Cirque du Soleil invites visitors and locals to get an inside look at "Ka," as it reveals the history, background and science behind the show in free Ka Theatre Spectacular open houses scheduled for 11 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The open houses will highlight the work, inspiration and technology used in the $165 million production. Call 702-891-7940.
2. "Dirk Arthur Wild Magic": The show featuring longtime Las Vegas magician Dirk Arthur and his big cats is scheduled for 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at the Westgate, 3000 Paradise Road.Tickets are $50 to $90. Visit tinyurl.com/dacatwg or call 800-222-5361.
3. "Sol Mexicano": Ballet Folklorico Sol Huasteco plans to present "Sol Mexicano," meaning "Mexican Sun," at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show and can be purchased at the cultural center front desk or at clarkcountynv.gov/parkregistration.
4. Las Vegas Takes to the Skies:The free lecture about the rise and development of aviation in Las Vegas from 1920 to the present day by Clark County Museum Administrator Mark Hall-Patton is part of the Las Vegas Stories series and is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Rachel's Kitchen Jam: The live musical performance featuring Anna Duerden is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at Rachel's Kitchen, 150 Las vegas Blvd. North. Visit rachelskitchen.com.
Talent show: The Las Vegas Hospitality Association's Got Talent ... the Next Generation! event is set for 4:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at Marquee Nightclub inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The cost is $45 for LVHA members and $60 for nonmembers. Email ddodds@hello-lasvegas.com or strujillo@psav.com.
Liberty and Libations Mixer: Join American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada for a cocktail mixer set from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at The Roof Bar at Inspire, 107 Las Vegas Blvd. South. This will be a casual social gathering with friends, spirits and conversation. There will be a cash bar. RSVPs are required by visiting tinyurl.com/ACLUNVmixer.
"It Happened Like This": The free annual exhibition of mostly local artists, including Richard Hooker, Kim Johnson and C.A. Traen, reinterpreting the literary influences of narrative and mystery is open during receptions and by appointment only Aug. 27 through Nov. 25 in the Mayor's Gallery at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Call 702-229-1012 for an appointment and more information.
"Hedwig and the Angry Inch": Performances of the musical are scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 27-29 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $28 for VIP, which includes splash zone seating and limited edition swag. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.
John C. Fremont and the Era of Western Exploration: This historic talk is scheduled for 11 a.m. Aug. 29 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission is $1 per person or free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org/ or call 702-486-3511.
Pasadena High School Nuclear Non-Proliferation Club: Students who were invited to the Spring Students Conference in Hiroshima, Japan, are set to discuss a treaty meant to eliminate nuclear weapons, breaking down its successes and failures, at 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at the National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road. Visit tinyurl.com/atom-muse or call 702-794-5151.
Queensryche and Dokken: The bands are scheduled to perform from 8 to 10 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. 3rd St. Tickets start at $40. Visit dlvec.showare.com or call 702-388-2100.
Movies at the library: Free screenings are planned at 1 p.m. Tuesdays in the Main Theater at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, as part of the Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Lombard in the 30's movie series. Upcoming movies include "Lady By Choice," Sept. 1, and "We're Not Dressing," Sept. 8. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3459.
Five Years Later: Revisiting Haiti and the Earthquake: The free lecture by anthropology professor Gina Athena Ulysse is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.
Savvy Senior Scam Prevention Series: The topic is set to be Alarms and Home Security System Scams at 11 a.m. Sept. 2 in the large conference room at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Learn how to tell if a home security or alarm companies sales agents is legitimate as representatives from the Better Business Bureau explain what to look out for when a salesperson comes knocking, where to find red flags in service contracts, the key phrases a salesperson will use to coerce a sale and what to do if you've been swindled. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3459.
Ward 5 Coffee with the Councilman: The opportunity to join Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Barlow for coffee and conversation on how to improve Ward 5 and the city of Las Vegas is scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m. Sept. 3 at Starbucks, 751 N. Rancho Drive.
Picnic by Design: The event, hosted by The Center in partnership with Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 at Symphony Park, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Before the event, designers will create over-the-top picnic baskets to be sold online to the Las Vegas community. On Sept. 12, guests who have purchased a basket can enjoy a picnic dinner experience using their basket. All proceeds are to benefit The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, and the foundation. Visit thecenterlv.org/picnic or call 702-802-5403.
Cosmopolitan art exhibit: The P3Studio artist-in-residence Brent Sommerhauser's exhibit is set for viewing through Sept. 13 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 6 to 11 p.m. Sundays. Sommerhauser plans to introduce guests to kiln-formed glass, demonstrating the process of working with it and allowing them to create small sketches in glass by layering color combinations of glass powder, glass strings and other glass elements over Bullseye handmade glass tiles that Sommerhauser will fire in his Olympic glass kilns. The resulting tiles will be photographed and shared on his Instagram account @P3ArtGlass. Then, the tiles will be combined to contribute to a growing work that will serve as a record of those who participated, filling P3Studio with light, color and pattern. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.
Lucky Duck Family Festival: The Foundation for Positively Kids' 15th annual festival is planned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is free, and events throughout the day are set to include family activities, a dance-a-thon, children's games, characters and classic cars. All proceeds will benefit Positively Kids' programs for medically fragile children in Clark County. Attendees can adopt a rubber duck for $5, or a Quack Pack of six ducks for $25, for a chance to win a grand prize of $500,000 at the 4 p.m. duck pluck, where 5,000 rubber ducks will float in the pond at Town Square. Learn more about adopting a duck by visiting duckrace.com/lasvegas. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call Tilda Silao at 619-888-5301.
Chorus Singers sought: The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society has openings in both the Musical Arts Chorus & Orchestra and the Musical Arts Singers choral ensemble. To audition, visit snmas.com or call Dr. Douglas R. Peterson at 702-451-6672 for an appointment.
West Las Vegas Arts Center classes: Register for fall classes at the center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., through Aug. 29. Classes include African dance for children, ballet, street funk/hip-hop, audio engineering and private piano/voice lessons. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.
Race Against Lou Gehrig's Disease: The Richard Petty Driving Experience, the ride-along race car experience, is offering $30 off and donating $10 to ALS research per ride-along in August. Call 800-237-3889 or visit drivepetty.com.
Call for art: Sin City Gallery's annual "12 Inches of Sin" show, featuring works 12 inches square or smaller, is accepting submissions through Oct. 31 for the 2016 juried show. Visit 12ofsin.com.
Dinosaurs & Roses charity drive: The thrift store at 4310 E. Tropicana Ave. plans to host a weekly event featuring a different charity each week. Shop in the nonprofit's store that week, and 20 percent of the sales will go to the charity. Visit dinosaursandroses.org and print a coupon or mention the charity of the week when you come in to shop. The Aug. 29 charity is Life Long Dreams.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki exhibit: This exhibit from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is set to be on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 31 at the National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Visit tinyurl.com/atom-muse or call 702-794-5151.
"Celebrating Life! 2015 Winners Circle": An exhibition of work by artists 50 or older is set to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Sept. 12 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
Frankie Moreno: Performances are set in Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 29. Tickets start at $25 for single shows and $250 for the series. Call 702-749-2000 or 808-326-6868 or visit thesmithcenter.com.
"Really Bad Rice": The exhibition featuring the work of artist Greg Allred is scheduld through Oct. 8 during regular business hours at the Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St. Sculptures incorporate common objects, made of steel, in unlikely relationships. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
"Death is a Drag": The original show with comedy and music is scheduled for 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at Inspire Theatre, 107 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or at dimeadozenproductions.com.
Black & White Party: The 29th annual event to benefit Aid for AIDS of Nevada is planned from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 29 at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. A VIP reception is set from 8 to 9 p.m. An official after-party is set to start at 1 a.m. at Piranha Nightclub, 4633 Paradise Road. All tickets also allow admission to the Temptation Sundays pool party from 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $50 in advance for general admission and $130 for advance VIP and will be $60 and $140 at the door. Visit afanlv.org or call 702-382-2326.
WORTH A DRIVE
Blick Art Materials grand opening: Blick Art Materials plans to host a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for its new retail store at 6300 W. Charleston Blvd. at 9 a.m. Aug. 27. The first 100 guests will receive a gift tote filled with premium art supplies. Blick is also donating $500 to local art organization Push Forward Skateboarding of the Metro Arts Council of Southern Nevada, which works with at-risk youths through art and skateboarding programs. Local artist Ruzo Logic is set to be on site with his "Guerilla Kages" art panels, joined by a team of spray-painting artists to do a live demonstration. A DJ and food truck also are planned. Other festivities planned are a Dr. Sketchy's Anti Art School live-drawing event with costumed models from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 (cost is $5, and customers receive a goody bag with art supplies); body painting by Skin City and a live graffiti painting demonstration at 3 p.m. Aug. 28; tattoo art demonstrations by the Las Vegas Tattooers Alliance all day Aug. 28; a Better with Blick spotlight with staff artists giving demonstrations all day Sept. 4; and a live skateboard deck painting show and fundraiser featuring Push Forward Skateboarding all day Sept. 5. Visit dickblick.com/stores/promotions/newlasvegas.
Unforgettable Fire — A Tribute to U2: The live performance is set for 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Dallas Events Center at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets start at $18.50. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.
Wine and Canvas: Participants can pair wine with painting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Reflection Bay Golf Club, 75 Montelago Blvd. at Lake Las Vegas. The cost is $35 and covers painting supplies but not drinks. Call 702-568-7948 or visit reflectionbaygolf.com.
Ranger Chat: Children can learn about the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and get in touch with nature at the event, planned for 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m Aug. 29 and 30. Attendees must meet at the Alan Bible Visitor Center. Call 702-293-8990.
Mount Charleston night hike: A night hike is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Spring Mountain Visitor Gateway, 2750 Kyle Canyon Road on Mount Charleston. Experience the Spring Mountains after dark and put your senses to the test to learn about the adaptations of nocturnal animals. Registration is required, and the cost is $5 per person for children and adults. The hike is rated easy, with mostly paved paths over small hills. Flashlights are suggested but not required. Register at gomtcharleston.com/register.html. Another hike is scheduled for Sept. 5.
"Jurassic Park" Family Night at the Museum: Families can enjoy a pizza dinner, snacks and a screening of the film "Jurassic Park" on the big screen from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.
Super Summer Theatre:"Tarzan" is planned for 8:05 p.m. through Aug. 29 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Parking is set to open at 5 p.m., and meadow seating at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair in general admission grass seating. Picnics are welcome, and concessions are sold. Tickets are $12 in advance and are available at showtix4u.com. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. The season-closing "Lend Me A Tenor" is set for 7:05 p.m. Sept. 10-26. Visit supersummertheatre.org.
Free concert: Mullivan's Edge is set to perform traditional Celtic music during a free concert set for 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Ansan Sister City Park, 7801 Ducharme Ave. The concert is appropriate for all ages, and residents are encouraged to bring blankets or low-back chairs. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Pets, alcohol and glass bottles are not permitted. Call 702-229-3514 or visit artslasvegas.org. For more on the band, visit mullaneymusic.com/bio.html.
Home Sweet Home Show: A home improvement show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Visit momandpopupevents.wix.com/momandpopupevents.
Shop For A Cause: The Women's Club of Summerlin plans to partner with Macy's at Downtown Summerlin for the 10th annual national charity shopping event Aug. 29. Customers can purchase shopping passes for $5 each from the Women's Club of Summerlin for the event created to support local charities' fundraising efforts. The club will keep all of the proceeds from the sale of the shopping passes, which entitle the holder to special discounts on regular, sale and clearance merchandise during the event. Macy's is at 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Visit macys.com/shopforacause or email president@womensclubofsummerlin.org.
Water on the Meadow: Families are invited to play in the sprinklers and slip and slide down a 50-foot water-covered plastic runway from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 30 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Participation is free with park admission, which is $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. The event is also set to include an interactive program about water conservation. Visit parks.nv.gov.
Fall Hunting Classic: Free hunting seminars and promotions are scheduled through Aug. 30 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. A women's hunting and outdoor cooking workshop is scheduled for 3 p.m. Aug. 29. Free crafts, workshops and activities for children are scheduled during Next Generation Weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30. Visit basspro.com.
The Artisan Craft Festival of Summerlin: The festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 30 in the Grand Ballroom at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Dive. Expect jewelry, paintings, sculpture, stitch work, candles, photography, wood working, soaps and more. Admission is free. Call 702-466-7683 or visit artisancraftfestival.com.
Ranger-led hike to Sandstone Canyon:A hike for participants 7 or older is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. Aug. 31 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Attendees should bring water and a flashlight and wear closed-toed shoes. Participation is free with park admission, which is $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. Visit parks.nv.gov.
Westside Newcomers Club: The club plans to host a coffee event for prospective members at 9:15 a.m. Sept. 2 at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. The coffee event takes place the first Wednesday of each month. A luncheon with a program is planned for the second Wednesday of each month. Visit westsidenewcomersclub.org or call Phyllis Cohen at 702-818-5120.
Vintage Urban Collection: The exhibit by Alexander P. Huerta of PeaceNArt Studio is set to be on display during regular library hours through Oct. 4 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibition features Huerta's works, which combine scratch board and collage techniques on wood, illustrating an urban story line. Call 702-507-3630.
Register for the upcoming Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk and 5K: The Nevada chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation is registering participants for the Sept. 26 Hemophilia Walk and 5K at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. All walkers or runners who collect more than $25 in walk pledges will receive a 2015 Hemophilia Walk T-shirt. There is no fee to register. Visit hemophilia.org.
Wet'n'Wild celebrates seniors, veterans: On Sept.12 and 13, the Salute To Our Heroes promotion offers free general admission to active members of the U.S. military, veterans and first responders, including active-duty police, sheriff, highway patrol, firefighters, EMT and paramedics. To receive a complimentary ticket, guests must show a valid ID or badge. Attendees may also purchase up to six discounted admission tickets for family members at $19.99 per ticket. Call 702-979-1600 or visit wetnwildlasvegas.com.
Dino Summer: The visiting exhibit is planned at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., through Sept. 20. It is set to feature an animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops, interactive video games and a dino bone dig. The attraction is also scheduled to offer a 30-minute live animal show titled "Eat or Be Eaten: Predators and Prey" at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 23 and Aug. 29 and 30. The show is set to feature Springs Preserve zoologists and staff members with a rotating cast of animals, including bugs, lizards, snakes and small mammals. Audience members can participate in trivia games to win prizes. A behind-the-scenes tour, offering a chance to get up close with the animals, is planned from noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The dinosaur exhibit and predator show are free for members or with paid general admission. The tour is an additional $3 for members or $5 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.
50th Western reunion: Western High School's class of 1965 plans to host its 50th reunion Oct. 16 and 17 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Call Kathy Keller at 702-736-3155 or e-mail westernclassof65@gmail.com.
PLAN AHEAD
"Viva Verdi": Metropolitan Opera baritone Daniel Sutin is set to star in this evening of arias and ensembles from shows such as "Aida," "La Traviata," "Il Trovatore" and "Rigoletto" in a performance set for 7 p.m. Sept. 9 in Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. He will be joined by Opera Las Vegas young artists, including sopranos Isabella Ivy, Marcie Ley and Sheronda McKee. Tickets are $89, $69 and $49. Call 702-749-2000 or visit thesmithcenter.com.
Jane Austen on Film:The free lecture by English professor Timothy Erwin is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.
Picnic by Design: The event, hosted by The Center in partnership with Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 at Symphony Park, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Before the event, designers will create over-the-top picnic baskets to be sold online to the Las Vegas community. On Sept. 12, guests who have purchased a basket can enjoy a picnic dinner experience using their basket. All proceeds are to benefit The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, and the foundation. Visit thecenterlv.org/picnic or call 702-802-5403.
LGBTQ Senior Prom: The inaugural gathering for those older than 50 is planned for Pride Week from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Sept. 12 at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. The theme for the evening is "You're The One That I Want" from the movie "Grease," and will feature music, dancing and pop culture from the 1950s. Suggested donations are $10 per person.
Lucky Duck Family Festival: The Foundation for Positively Kids' 15th annual festival is planned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is free, and events throughout the day are set to include family activities, a dance-a-thon, children's games, characters and classic cars. All proceeds will benefit Positively Kids' programs for medically fragile children in Clark County. Attendees can adopt a rubber duck for $5, or a Quack Pack of six ducks for $25, for a chance to win a grand prize of $500,000 at the 4 p.m. duck pluck, where 5,000 rubber ducks will float in the pond at Town Square. Learn more about adopting a duck by visiting duckrace.com/lasvegas. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call Tilda Silao at 619-888-5301.
"Decorating from Top to Bottom with Thom Filicia": Tickets for this conversational presentation by former "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" interior design expert Thom Filicia are available for the event scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, No. 2203. The event is set to include cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Las Vegas Philharmonic and the Interior Design Society. Tickets are $50 at the door or $45 in advance. Visit lvphil.org.
Pawn Stars Poker Run: The event benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation of Nevada and led by Rick Harrison of "Pawn Stars" is scheduled for 10 a.m. Oct. 4 at the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, 713 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Early registration is $30 per rider and $20 per passenger. Visit epilepsy.com/nevada.
Downtown Brew Fest: Tickets are on sale for the event scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. It is set to include Festaurant Row, with beer-inspired dishes and the opportunity to sample more than 200 local, regional and international brews from more than 60 breweries. Tickets start at $30. Visit downtownbrewfestival.com.
Rise Against: The group is scheduled to perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. Tickets are $39.50 to $79.50. Visit dlvec.showare.com or call 702-388-2100.
ONGOING
Social CirKish: Acrobatic performance and social skill development classes for youths 13 to 19 are planned from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. Email Shannon Pates Xhola at smp4984@gmail.com.
"Sevens Live!": Poet Lee Mallory plans to present "Sevens Live!", a music, comedy and spoken-arts showcase, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays inside the Cantina at the Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road. Admission is free with a one-drink minimum. Call 702-733-7300.
"Matt and Mattingly's Bucket Show": Performances are scheduled at 10 p.m. Wednesdays at the Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First St., Suite 145. The two-man improv show with musical accompaniment is free, but audience members are encouraged to pay what they want into a bucket at the end of the performance. Visit mattandmattingly.com.
African drum class: Master teacher "Papa" Diarra Zumana is scheduled to instruct this class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Baobab Stage at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The cost is $20. Visit baobabstage.com or call 702-202-8010.
Rhythm of Life drum classes: Percussionist and musical facilitator L.A. is scheduled to instruct classes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the City of the World gallery at 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd. The cost is $35 per class. Visit cityoftheworld.org or call 702-409-7549.
"Improv Kingdom": The show is scheduled at 8 p.m. Mondays at the Baobab Stage at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A drop-in improv class is scheduled at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 for the class or the show or $15 for both. Visit tinyurl.com/impkdom or call 702-202-8010.
"Don't Quit Your Day Job": The weekly show is scheduled at 10 p.m. Saturdays at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave., and features a one-on-one interview with a special guest designed to inspire improvised scenes. Tickets are $10. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.