Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas this week

Here are Neon’s top picks for things to do in Las Vegas from Friday, May 15, through Thursday, May 21.

through the weekend

‘Hansel & Gretel’

Siblings travel through a treacherous realm ruled by the Ice Cream Witch in Nevada Ballet Theatre’s local premiere of “Hansel & Gretel.” The reimagined Brothers Grimm tale features music by Claire Cowan, choreography by Loughlan Prior and costumes by “Frankenstein” Oscar winner Kate Hawley. See it at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, with additional performances through May 24, in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center. Tickets start at $41.35; thesmithcenter.com.

Halfway to Halloween

Trick or Treat Fest’s Halfway to Halloween event expands to two days this weekend. Expect family-friendly trick-or-treating along the allegedly haunted Heritage Street, spooky vendors, creepy treats, photo ops, music, entertainment and more from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Clark County Museum. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $50 for a family pass; trickortreatfestlv.com. Proceeds support the museum at 1830 S. Boulder Highway.

friday

‘Hey Mama’

The poems, stories and songs will flow during “The Corner Open Mic Series: Hey Mama.” Motherhood in all its forms will be celebrated throughout the event. It’s scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m. Friday in the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free; 702-229-4800.

saturday

National BBQ Day

Beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, National BBQ Day, The Front Yard at Ellis Island is presenting I Don’t Give a Fork, a barbecue feast where diners are encouraged to ditch utensils and dig in with their hands. The event features endless smoked meats served family-style, classic barbecue sides and a free pint. Cost: $50, with all-you-can-drink beer an additional $25; ellisislandcasino.com/events.

Sunset Jazz Series

The Sunset Jazz Series featuring contemporary jazz artists kicks off Saturday on the Side Lawn at Sunset Station. The series features a one-night performance by a single artist, one per month, through October. Jarez, the Billboard-charting saxophonist and producer, is the debut performer. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $29.80; stationcasinoslive.com.

Khalid

R&B wunderkind Khalid’s first album after being outed by an ex, “After the Sun Goes Down” feels like a liberated, pop-leaning exhale from an artist emancipated from expectations both musical and personal. Expect plenty of radiance, then, when he brings his “It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour” to town at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at PH Live at Planet Hollywood. Tickets start at $59; ticketmaster.com.

sunday

Jim Butler Days

The 55th annual Jim Butler Days & Nevada State Mining Championships kicks off at 1 p.m. Sunday in Tonopah with the pageant and king and queen coronation. The nine-day event will include a parade, rodeo, street dance, food trucks, pancake breakfast, ghost tour and craft fairs. This year’s theme is “Queen of the Silver Camps.” Visit jimbutlerdays.com for the full schedule.

monday

Alex G

From lo-fi to hi-fi, so indie troubadour Alex G has gone on his 10th album, “Headlights,” which shines as brightly as its namesake thanks to sonics as sweeping as the emotions on the singer-songwriter’s jump to the majors. He’s enlisted must-see ecstatic black metallers Agriculture as openers on his latest tour, so get there early at 7 p.m. Monday at Brooklyn Bowl at the Linq Promenade. Tickets are $54; ticketmaster.com.

tuesday

Youngblud

Aiming to be rock ’n’ roll’s howling, bare-chested defibrillator, British livewire Youngblud has been vocal about resuscitating the genre since he got a major profile boost last summer at Black Sabbath’s farewell show with his knock-’em-dead cover of the band’s “Changes.” Now, he’s here to back up his words at 8 p.m. Tuesday at PH Live at Planet Hollywood. Tickets start at $76; ticketmaster.com.

thursday

Business of Her

From 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Business of Her, the platform created by Vegas businesswoman and philanthropist Alexis Meruelo, is hosting a happy hour and a panel discussion at Azilo Lounge in Sahara Las Vegas. Meruelo will sign copies of her debut book, “Getting You Ready for Power.” Cost of $55 plus tax covers entry, panel, Q&A, a glass of sparkling wine or cocktail of choice, and giveaways of merchandise and select copies of Meruelo’s book; sahara.lv/bohhappyhour.