The Animal Foundation urgently needs people to foster adoptable dogs for one to six weeks. Summer is usually the busiest time of year, and their kennels are already almost full. Bringing a dog home frees up space, and it also helps dogs who have been at the shelter get rid of some of their stress, making them more adoptable when they return. 

Learn about and watch the interaction between butterflies and the plants that sustain them. You'll emerge with a better understanding of the environment needed for the survival of these spectacular insects.

Art inspired by Gold Butte National Monument, Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and Basin and Range National Monument--Nevada's three National Monuments--will be shown April 27 through June 23 in the Sahara West Library. Included: paintings, wall murals, photographs, and sculptures.

Born in California and now living in Portland, artist Hayden Senter challenges reality and explores the idea that some of the most important elements of his life are only “transitory”. Using a combination of muted and pastel color palettes, Senter’s prints, paintings, and drawings evoke a feeling a separation and offer a surrealistic take on pastoral narratives.

Three sisters will perform timeless boogie-woogie hits in the style of a USO show. 3P, free. Summerlin Library, lvccld.org

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.

Maestro Oscar Carrescia directs genii violinists Dimytro Nehrych and Yestyn Griffith  though complex classical violin pieces accompanied by Jaeahn Benton on piano. 2P, $11 in advance, $13 on concert day. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, clarkcountynv.gov

Funds raised at the event help support outreach, educational awareness, and advocacy in Nevada. 7A, $25. Springs Preserve, eventbrite.com

Dancers ranging in age from 3 to18 perform a wide variety of works in this 24^th annual performance. 9A, 12:30P, 4P, and 7P, $15. Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com