A musical based on the extraordinary lives and music of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, featuring “Conga,” “Get On Your Feet,” and other great hits. Tue–Sun 7:30P, Sat–Sun 2P, $29–$127. Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com

Friends of Nevada Wilderness hosts talks by local environmental experts on the first Thursday of every month at REI Boca Park, starting at 7:00.

The non-profit Andson will hold their "Sharpen Your Senses" food and libation paring fundraiser September 8, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Southern Highlands Golf Club.  There will be stations pairing gourmet food with a variety of adult beverages and live music and other entertainment.

The non-profit Narcotics Anonymous is a twelve-step program offering help for people trying to end a drug addiction, modeled on Alcoholics Anonymous. There are several meetings every day in Southern Nevada, most of them in Las Vegas.

The Butterfly Habitat at the Springs Preserve lets you see a good mix of butterflies flying around and interacting with the plants they need and which need them as pollinators. You might learn something, sure, but really just seeing the butterflies is enough of a reason to go. Admission to the Butterfly Habitat is $2 for members, $3 for non-members.

The Northern Nevada Alzheimer's Association 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the community's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. This inspiring, family-fun event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease!

The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers in Southern Nevada. Among the opportunities: helping people affected by disasters across the country; supporting members of the military and their families; helping with blood collection, processing and distribution; doing health and safety education and training, international relief and development.

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.