We take clean, convenient water for granted. For example, I’m writing this in the shower I’ve been taking for the last two hours! But that’s not the case for millions of people around the globe. Cirque founder Guy LaLiberté’s One Drop aims to make water accessible to everyone — and if anyone could do that, LaLiberté is the guy. You can help — it’s as easy as watching some contortionists dressed like plush baby aliens. The One Drop benefit show is 7:30p March 21 at the Michael Jackson ONE Theatre at Mandalay Bay. Tickets $225-$1,800. Info: onedrop.org
People just love them some Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Op. 23— its spirited thrusts and turns, its flights and plunges — so the pressure’s on young pianist Alexander Schimp. He’s the stellar talent of this “Rising Star” Las Vegas Philharmonic concert, with a program that also features Sibelius’ Second Symphony. David Lockington is guest conductor. The Las Vegas Philharmonic performs 7:30p March 8 at Reynolds Hall in The Smith Center. Tickets $25-$94. Info: thesmithcenter.com