To the fiction writer, Las Vegas has always offered a fecund excess of things worth writing about: spectacle, risk, easy money, over-the-top characters, the resonant dichotomy of illusion and reality (remember when they were different things?) and a gonzo permissiveness. Now the UNLV library has assembled an exhibit of books that showcase the wide range of Vegas’ portrayals in fiction, a veritable syllabus for the well-read Las Vegan. Through June, unlv.edu/calendar

Just in time for the prom! Based on the classic Stephen King novel, this musical about a young girl with telekinetic powers comes to bloody life in its Vegas premiere. $27. Majestic Repertory Theatre, 1217 S. Main St., majesticrepertory.com

Vozolo Dance Company in Las Vegas has ongoing African dance and drum classes with masters from Ivory Coast. All ages are welcome.

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.

Drawing on her French and Chinese heritages, chanteuse and songwriter Jessica Fichot performs a combination of French chanson, 1940s Shanghai jazz, swing and international folk. Armed with her accordion, toy piano and multilingual vocals, Fichot is backed by a fiery band of clarinet/saxophone, upright bass and guitar. $16 advance, $19 at the door. 7 p.m. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, clarkcountynv.gov

Comedians Charlie Stone, John Gilligan, Jaye Devan, Posey and Kento will perform May 26 at ReBar to benefit Forget Me Not Animal Sanctuary of Las Vegas. Vegan and non-vegan food will be available.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. This is a 21+ event.

Each ticket includes unlimited samples of beers from across the country and around the world. Commemorative mugs will be available to the first 1,900 guests. Local and national blues acts will provide the back beat while vendors will have plenty of tasty food options for purchase. $35–$75. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Springs Preserve, springspreserve.org

The Las Vegas Philharmonic presents Anton Bruckner’s 6^th Symphony. Also featured are Mozart’s Overture to Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) and Richard Strauss’ Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra, featuring Liam Boisset on oboe. $30–$109. 7:30 p.m.; Pre-concert conversation at 6:30 p.m. Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com

The Young Artists Orchestra closes out the season with one of the most famous works in classical music, Beethoven’s Symphony no. 5. Russian-Canadian violin virtuoso Stanislav Pronin makes his Las Vegas debut in Ravel’s Tzigane. The Young Artists Orchestra Academy will play works by Bach. It all starts at 2 p.m.