November 13
Simply Ella
The Smith CenterThe Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theatre celebrates Ella Fitzgerald with a suite of dances that include a number by Alvin Ailey. Also: live music by Clint Holmes and Reva Rice. 7:30p, $35-$125, lvdance.org
00000184-2ffc-d624-afed-bfffaf000000November 5
Ali/Nanda
Backbird StudiosYou read their compelling backstory - refugees from Iran, chased out by the regime's restrictive attitudes toward art - in the June Desert Companion. Now see the artwork the mullahs don't approve of. Opening reception 6p, November 6, free blackbirdstudios.com
00000184-2ffc-d624-afed-bfffaf020000November 7
Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival
Clark County LibraryA flat-out must-attend for every comic-book nerd and pop-culture enthusiast. There'll be big-name guests such as Matt Wagner, Jen Van Meter, Carla Speed McNeil, Shannon Watters, as well as panel talks, workshops, vendors, live music and a movie screening. 9:30a-4:30p, free, lvccld.org
00000184-2ffc-d624-afed-bfffaf030001November 21
Las Vegas Philharmonic
The Smith CenterThe philharmonic goes for the Finnish line with an evening largely devoted to composer Jean Sibelius — his Symphony No. 1 has been called “vibrant” and “charged.” But a local note will be hit with the premiere of “Desert Flight,” a composition by the LV Phil’s principal tromboner Nathan Tanuouye. 7:30p, $26-$96, thesmithcenter.com
November 25
Public Image Ltd.
Brooklyn BowlAs long as even an ounce of bile gurgles in John Lydon’s spleen, punk will be alive. 8p, $30-$50, brooklynbowl.com