The Guide

Educators are invited to meet the museum's learning staff, explore Museum in a Box resources, learn about field trip opportunities and discover K-12 learning programs available for the upcoming school year. The event serves as a kickoff for school-year registration and planning.

Free to members or with paid admission to the Springs Preserve.

The Nevada Treasury's annual Back-to-School Fair aims to provide important school essentials as well as a range of resources to help students prepare for the school year. The first 1,000 K–12 students in attendance will receive a free backpack or lunchbox. A variety of free services will be provided by the Treasury and its community partners, including school supplies, haircuts, balloon art, face painting, and themed photo opportunities.

Additionally, students and their families will have a chance to win more than $1,000 in raffle prizes donated by 15 local businesses and community organizations, including two 529 college savings plans, a laptop and an iPad.

Free. More info at Get Tickets.

Autumn Belleque is a graduate of the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts and CSN who plans to study at UNLV while operating her Etsy business. She works in both traditional and digital media, with a focus on fantasy and world-building concepts. Eric Wang is a Las Vegas resident who graduated from CSN and now attends UNLV. His work has been shown in Las Vegas and Reno.

They say : “Under the Lens features a series of uniform 8” x 8” paintings and pen & ink drawings. Each work depicts organic subjects such as egg yolk, seeds, bread, fish scales, fur, etc., cropped to highlight texture and implied line. By magnifying the familiar until it is almost unrecognizable, Under the Lens emphasizes the small, hidden similarities that unite our natural world.

August 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026
North Las Vegas Campus - Tyrone Thompson Student Union Gallery

Greg Lauck is a Las Vegas-based artist and educator whose graphite portraits explore the space between observation, memory, and imagination. Working in a stylized realism characterized by rich tonal value, expressive texture, and psychological depth, Although he has worked across a variety of media throughout his life, pencil remains central to his practice for its honesty, restraint, and ability to reveal complexity through subtle shifts of light and shadow.

Working in a stylized realism marked by rich tonal value and expressive texture, he creates figures that feel both familiar and slightly uncanny. Drawn from a mix of lived experience and invention, these portraits form a connected body of work that reflects Lauck's commitment to the daily practice of drawing.

August 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026
Henderson Campus - Student Union Gallery

Chris Barnardo, co-founder of The Wand Company and author of “Advances in the Art of Being,” will present “Out of the Vault and into Reality” during this Atomic Stories presentation. Guests can look forward to Barnardo discussing the art, engineering and innovation behind premium collectibles, including the highly detailed Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas Pip-Boy 3000 replicas.

Attendees will be automatically entered into a giveaway to win a brand-new Pip-Boy 3000, with entry included with museum admission and attendance at the presentation. The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the event. Please note: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Get ready for a whirlwind of comedy, chaos and incredible skill as Alex Zerbe, the Professional Zaniac, takes over the stage. A two-time Guinness World Record holder and voted Seattle’s Funniest Physical Comedian, Alex moves like a human rubber band — snapping, dancing and ricocheting from one hilarious moment to the next.

Expect a fast-paced mix of absurd ideas, jaw-dropping tricks, and side-splitting physical comedy in a show that delights audiences of all ages. It’s high-energy, wildly creative and guaranteed to keep you laughing from start to finish.

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Vegas McGraw brings the ultimate Tim McGraw experience to the Virgin River Event Center on August 1! Performed by Nashville recording artist and Las Vegas entertainer Adam D. Tucker, who recently won episode three of Jimmy Fallon’s hit TV show Clash of the Cover Bands, this powerful tribute accurately recreates the music and mystique of the country music icon.

Having opened for 42 national acts including Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, and Eric Church, Adam and his talented crew deliver a high-energy show that captivates audiences of all ages. From 90s classics like “Don’t Take the Girl” and “I Like It, I Love It” to his current chart-topping radio hits, this performance celebrates the timeless sound that has touched the hearts of millions.

Must be 21 or over!

Autumn Belleque is a graduate of the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts and CSN who plans to study at UNLV while operating her Etsy business. She works in both traditional and digital media, with a focus on fantasy and world-building concepts. Eric Wang is a Las Vegas resident who graduated from CSN and now attends UNLV. His work has been shown in Las Vegas and Reno.

They say : “Under the Lens features a series of uniform 8” x 8” paintings and pen & ink drawings. Each work depicts organic subjects such as egg yolk, seeds, bread, fish scales, fur, etc., cropped to highlight texture and implied line. By magnifying the familiar until it is almost unrecognizable, Under the Lens emphasizes the small, hidden similarities that unite our natural world.

August 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026
North Las Vegas Campus - Tyrone Thompson Student Union Gallery

Greg Lauck is a Las Vegas-based artist and educator whose graphite portraits explore the space between observation, memory, and imagination. Working in a stylized realism characterized by rich tonal value, expressive texture, and psychological depth, Although he has worked across a variety of media throughout his life, pencil remains central to his practice for its honesty, restraint, and ability to reveal complexity through subtle shifts of light and shadow.

Working in a stylized realism marked by rich tonal value and expressive texture, he creates figures that feel both familiar and slightly uncanny. Drawn from a mix of lived experience and invention, these portraits form a connected body of work that reflects Lauck's commitment to the daily practice of drawing.

August 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026
Henderson Campus - Student Union Gallery