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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

CASA looking for volunteers to help kids

Ongoing

The Court Appointed Special Advocate  Program in Las Vegas is looking for volunteers to work as advocates for children in the foster care system. Volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate in court and other settings on behalf of children who have been abused or neglected,  Volunteer orientation is held the third Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

 

Keep Memory Alive at Lou Ruvo Center has lunchtime talks

Ongoing

Keep Memory Alive at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas hosts "Lunch & Learn" talks most Wednesdays from noon to 1:00.  Most often they cover topics of interest to those serving as caregivers to people with dementia.

 

 

 

Jane Monheit — Never Never Land

Jan 17 (Thu) - Jan 18 (Fri)

The jazz vocalist has collaborated with Michael Bublé and John Pizzarelli. 8P, $39–$59. Myron’s Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com

Assassins

Jan 18 (Fri) - Feb 3 (Sun)

A historical "revusical" that explores the dark side of the American experience, from John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald. Thu–Fri 8P; Sun 2P, $22–$25. Las Vegas Little Theatre, lvlt.org

Hal Savar Band

Jan 18 (Fri)

Known as a human jukebox, Savar lets the crowd pick all the songs they want to hear. 7:30P, $10

I Am Timyra-Joi — The Journey

Jan 18 (Fri)

The youngest contestant to make a team on the The Voice showcases her talent. 8P, $25. The Back Room at The Space, 3460 Cavaretta Court, thespacelv.ocm

"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.

 

The Folies Bergère in Las Vegas

Jan 19 (Sat)

Go behind the shimmering curtain for a revealing discussion with Folies Bergère cast and crew. 2P, free. Main Theater at Clark County Library, lvccld.org

Happy New Year with Las Vegas Improvisational Players!

Jan 19 (Sat)

LVIP is the only family-friendly improv in the valley with musical and short-form improv all made up by suggestions by you, the audience. 7P, $10; $5 kids/seniors/military. Show Creators Studio, 4455 W. Sunset Road, lvimprov.com

HERE the (improvised) Musical

Jan 19 (Sat)

Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto use one suggestion to create theme through an opening number and effortlessly weave the strings together to discover one piece. 9P, $25. The Space, 3460 Cavaretta Court, thespacelv.ocm

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