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Winter Online Auction

Jan 31 (Thu) - Feb 9 (Sat)

Join us online January 31st – February 9th to bid on dining, shows, staycations, retail and more! Hundreds of great packages available when you register. You can’t win unless you bid! 100% of the proceeds are re-invested in Nevada Public Radio.

Foster care information sessions

Ongoing

It’s amazing what a life-changing moment it can be when you choose to open your heart to a child in need of a temporary home!  There are approximately 3,000 children in the care of the Clark County Department of Family Services, ranging from toddlers to teenagers. Some are in foster homes and others need foster homes. Find out how you can help at a foster care info session.

 

Animal Foundation needs bedding for cats and dogs

Ongoing

The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas needs sheets, blankets, towels and such to use for bedding for their cats and dogs. Gently used or new items can be dropped at the shelter every day between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.  They would also like to connect with housekeeping departments for regular pickups of donated items.

 

 

Colorado River Artfully Engineered

Dec 27 (Thu) - Mar 31 (Sun)

The nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens dates back to 1923. 9A–5P, free for members or with paid general admission. Big Springs Gallery at Springs Preserve, springspreserve.org

Wetlands Park has walks and talks

Ongoing

Clark County Wetlands Park has guided walks, talks, and programs every month. Some require advance registration.  Quite a few are for kids, such as Nature Tales, which includes a story and a craft. Guided walks are for ages 10 and over. Also, art classes for all ages.

 

 

Extreme Parrots at Springs Preserve

Jan 5 (Sat) - Feb 24 (Sun)

The Springs Preserve presents Clint Carvalho's Extreme Parrots on Saturdays and Sundays through February 24. They’re smart, they’re extreme, and they’ll make the whole crowd scream! Free with general admission.

The Man Who Planted Trees

Jan 5 (Sat) - Jan 27 (Sun)

The animated films tells the story of a French shepherd who single-handedly reforests a valley in the foothills of the Alps. The Oscar-winning film by Canadian animator Frédéric Back is narrated by Christopher Plummer. Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Included with general admission.

Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival

Jan 10 (Thu) - Jan 27 (Sun)

The Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival will run January 10-27, showing mostly documentaries from around the world.  Most screenings are at the Adelson Educational Campus and admission is free. The opener, "The Museum" is about the Israel Museum.  It will be shown at the Century 16 South Point.

 

Spring Awakening

Jan 10 (Thu) - Jan 25 (Fri)

This Tony Award-winning musical explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. Thu–Sat 8P; Sun 5P, $15–$28. Majestic Repertory Theatre, majesticrepertory.com

Trunk Songs

Jan 10 (Thu) - Jan 20 (Sun)

A production of songs that were cut from shows during tryouts and previews from productions written by Gerald Sternbach, Faye Greenberg, and John Kroner. Thu–Sat 7P; Sun 2P, $30. Super Summer Studios Theatre, 4340 S. Valley View, supersummertheatre.org

"Assassins" by Sondheim performed

Jan 18 (Fri) - Feb 3 (Sun)

Part vaudeville extravaganza, part exposé, and wholly electrifying, "Assassins" is a dark and controversial Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical about the American dream gone awry.  Presented by Las Vegas Little Theater with a cast of 16 and an orchestra of 13.

 

A Love for Dance

Jan 20 (Sun)

The Gateway Arts Foundation presents Mary LaCroix and husband Barrington Lohr in an elegant and eclectic performance. 2P, $20. Starbright Theatre at Sun City Summerlin, scscai.com

World Religion Day Celebration

Jan 20 (Sun)

Bahá'ís of Las Vegas will celebrate World Religion Day on January 20, from 2 to 4 p.m.with a devotional, music and inspirational readings, followed by refreshments. It's free and all are welcome.

Spamilton: An American Parody

Jan 22 (Tue) - Feb 10 (Sun)

This spoof of a particular hit musical was created by Gerard Alessandrini, the man behind the hit show Forbidden Broadway. Tue–Sun, 7:30P; Sat–Sun, 2P, $55. Troesh Studio Theater at The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com

Bill Fayne’s Backstage Cabaret … Broadway Iconic Performers

Jan 22 (Tue)

An evening of tribute to Broadway’s best. 7P, $10. Starbright Theatre at Sun City Summerlin, scscai.com

Lots of free classical music recitals at UNLV

Ongoing

The UNLV School of Music presents dozens of free classical music recitals and concerts every term. Most are by students, performing solo or in small groups. There are also performances by music faculty, guest artists, and visiting ensembles. Some things, such as their symphony orchestra and wind band concerts, have a small charge. You can find the complete list on their website.

Accidental Death of an Anarchist

Jan 23 (Wed) - Feb 10 (Sun)

A man has fallen to his death from a police station window. Did he jump or was he pushed? The cops want a cover up, but first they have to contend with an unlikely detective – a certified lunatic with a knack for impersonation. Wed–Sat 8P; Sun 2P, $20-$25. Cockroach Theatre, 1025 S. First St., cockroachtheatre.com

Funderdome

Jan 24 (Thu)

Two teams enter; one team leaves — an action-packed short-form improv show starring a rotating cast of prisoners. 8P, $8. Vegas Theatre Hub, 705 Las Vegas Blvd. N., vegastheatrehub.com

Public Fit has staged reading

Jan 25 (Fri)

A Public Fit Theatre Company presents a staged reading of "Appropriate" by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.  The Lafayette clan descends upon the decrepit homestead of their newly-departed patriarch. The adult children sort through a horde of mementos, clutter, debt, and all the family baggage. As they make a disturbing discovery, the contentious reunion explodes.

Rape Crisis Center in Las Vegas looking for volunteers

Ongoing

The Rape Crisis Center in Las Vegas uses male and female volunteers, ages 21 and over, to assist sexual assault victims. Volunteers assist the staff of the center by answering crisis calls around the clock, making referrals for victims and others who are seeking assistance, and more.

 

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