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Using a camera that captures infrared and ultraviolet light, Russell shot skewed-light photos of Minnesota, Red Rock and Las Vegas, then transferred the high-tech images onto low-tech wood surfaces. See for yourself through October 9. Free, lvccld.org
August 28
Explosions in the Sky
Brooklyn Bowl
You may have heard them on Friday Night Lights — shimmering instrumental guitar music filled with “cathartic mini-symphonies.” Said to be quite emotive live, despite the lack of singing. 7p, $25-$45, brooklynbowl.com
Sundays
Cat’s Meow
Velveteen Rabbit
Photo courtesy Velveteen Rabbit
You read that right — the happening Downtown grog shop will be the setting for an immersive production of Steven Peros’ dark comedy about William Randolph Hearst, his yacht, a murder and Jazz Age excess. Directed by Troy Heard. (28) 7p, $25-$30, brownpapertickets.com/event/2567899
August 2-14
The Sound of Music
The Smith Center
If there’s ever a time to burrow into the familiar, pillowy comforts of a sentimental classic, it’s summer. So, come on! Once again the hills are alive! 2p & 7:30p, $29-$127, thesmithcenter.com
August 4
History of Burlesque
Clark County Library
A talk by Burlesque Hall of Fame Director Dustin M. Wax. Come for the va-va-voom, stay for the ooh-la-la. 7p, free, lvccld.org
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