The Guide

Mexican-American conga player Poncho Sanchez, a titan of Latin jazz — with his version informed largely by Afro-Cuban music and American jazz and R&B — and a Grammy winner, plays Myron's at the Smith Center.

Mexican-American conga player Poncho Sanchez, a titan of Latin jazz — with his version informed largely by Afro-Cuban music and American jazz and R&B — and a Grammy winner, plays Myron's at the Smith Center.

Experience the pure love and joy of Stevie Wonder’s songs in Mark Meadows’ talented hands and smooth vocals. You’ll be "overjoyed" by fresh takes on beloved classics like “Superstition,” "Uptight (everything’s alright)," and many more. Mark G. Meadows is an award-winning pianist, vocalist and composer. With jazz as his foundation, Meadows seamlessly blends R&B, Pop, Soul, and Folk to create a distinctly unique and uplifting sound.

Note: This is an outdoor venue. Seating is general admission. No outside alcohol or coolers are allowed on the plaza or in the amphitheater. Schedule subject to change or cancellation without notice. Management reserves all rights.

The Life is Beautiful festival is in a rebuilding phase, as Rolling Stone has assumed full ownership of the Downtown festival. Instead of taking the year off entirely — it’s planning to revive the traditional event next year — the media company has decided to draw upon its influence in the music world and put together a smaller and much different festival experience not only to hold us over, but also to expand its event program. This two-evening “block party” is actually taking place at the event center-slash-parking lot adjoining the Plaza hotel-casino and will only have two stages. Headliners Justice, Peggy Gou, and LCD Soundsystem give this new event some indie cred, while also threatening to bring Downtown the biggest dance party of the fall.

Daisy Les Strafe, also known as the SCOUNDREL OF THE SAGE, is a notorious outlaw wanted for numerous crimes. But could he have turned over a new leaf thanks to a spectral encounter with a crooning cowboy?

Enjoy your meal and listen as the tale unfolds through a mix of recorded music and narration (from a new CD called Ranger Roscoe Rides Again) with a few projected visuals.

Afterward, experience some live music and a chance to meet Ranger Roscoe.

Cocktails available.

Join the City of Henderson for a special viewing of Disney's most beloved movie, Frozen! Enjoy the film on the big screen with a special live performance of the Grammy-winning music by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Alexandra Arrieche. All ages are welcome to this one-of-a-kind movie experience!

Note: Seating is available first-come, first-serve. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs and blankets. The playground will be closed during this event.

Join the City of Henderson for a special viewing of Disney's most beloved movie, Frozen! Enjoy the film on the big screen with a special live performance of the Grammy-winning music by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Alexandra Arrieche. All ages are welcome to this one-of-a-kind movie experience!

Seating is available first-come, first-serve. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs and blankets. The playground will be closed during this event.

Get set to enjoy an unforgettable performance featuring the vibrant music, poetry, dance and traditional attire of Veracruz. Since 2007, Caña Dulce Y Caña Brava has brought a unique perspective to the traditionally male-dominated genre of Mexican folk music, a genre of music that includes the roots of mariachi and other regional styles.

Water Street Plaza Amphitheater is an outdoor venue, so dress accordingly. Seating is general admission.

Free, but click on "Get Tickets" for more info.

This special afternoon features two groups: Guitar Vango and Richard Smith and the Transatlantic Guitar Trio. Relax and watch the performers or stroll along the paths surrounding the tranquil ponds. Complimentary cart tours of the preserve will also be available.

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is an outdoor venue, so dress accordingly. Chairs are provided. Tickets must be purchased online.

The Latin GRAMMY-nominated Beijing Guitar Duo — Meng Su & Yameng Wang — launched their international concert career at New York’s Carnegie Hall and have performed the world over. Each is an award-winning concert guitarist on their own; playing together, the duo is, says the Clevelenad Classical Review, “musically stunning."