Things to do in Paradise/Downtown

King Ibu from Podor, Senegal, plans to perform original music inspired by the culture and folk music of Senegal during a free public concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

A Nevada Conservatory Theatre production of "The Taming of the Shrew" is set to run Friday through Sept. 25 in the Black Box Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $15 and $13.50, with discounts for seniors, military, UNLV faculty/staff, students and people with disabilities. UNLV students can purchase one ticket for $10. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 895-2787.

The Las Vegas chapter of Unico, an Italian service organization, is set to host a brunch, silent auction and raffle from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. The cost is $20. Visit lasvegasunico.org or call 630-7695.

The California, 12 E. Ogden Ave., is scheduled to host an all-you-can-eat concert brunch with Amy Hanaiali’i from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Ohana Maile Room. Tickets are $28 in advance and $33 the day of the event. Purchase tickets at the California’s players club or by calling 388-2705. Visit thecal.com or call 385-1222.

Three of Hanaiali’i’s 10 albums have earned Grammy nominations for Best Hawaiian Music Album.

The Blind Center of Nevada is scheduled to host its Imagine Gala at 6 p.m. Saturday at the World Market Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway.

Laura Martinez from Charlie Trotter’s of Chicago, a renowned chef who is blind, and "American Idol" finalist Scott MacIntyre, the first visually impaired contestant on the show, are scheduled to make appearances. Visit imaginelv.org.

The Nevada Watercolor Society plans to meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mesquite Club, 702 E. St. Louis Ave. Dues are $40 per year. Visit nvws.org.

Pianist Chick Corea, bassist Stanley Clarke and drummer Lenny White are slated to perform during a New York Stage & Beyond performance titled "Corea, Clarke & White: Forever," scheduled at 8 p.m. Friday at Artemus W. Ham Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $75, $50 and $35, with discounts available for seniors, military personnel, those with disabilities, UNLV faculty and staff and UNLV alumni. Student rush tickets are $14.25 and may be purchased one hour before curtain time, if available. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 895-2787.

David de Alba is set to share his Finocchio Club Backstage Memoirs at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $10. The theater also plans to host Chaos Theatre’s production of Michael O’Neal’s play "Nuthouse" at 11:59 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 24. Tickets are $10. Visit onyxtheatre.com.

"The Chairs" is set to run through Saturday at The Box Office, 1129 S. Casino Center Blvd. Tickets are $15. Visit facebook.com/brnrsd.

WORTH A DRIVE

The Sweet September Bake Sale and Art Show is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Studio 21 Tattoo, 6020 W. Flamingo Road. A dessert-themed art show featuring creative work from local artists is set to be on display inside Studio 21 Tattoo, and mobile vendors Pick Your Poison Bake Shop, Lulu’s On The Move and Grouchy John’s coffee are scheduled to sell sweet treats and more outside the shop. The event also includes a raffle to benefit Nevada Pug Rescue. Visit giantgrinderco.com or studio21tattoo.com.

The San Gennaro Feast is scheduled for today through Sunday at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. Visit sangennarofeast.com.

The Super Summer Theatre production, "Five Guys Named Moe," is scheduled to run through Sept. 24 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, about 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway at Charleston Boulevard. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the gate if available. Visit supersummertheatre.com or call 594-7529.

PLAN AHEAD

The Asian Harvest Moon Festival is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The festival will feature art and crafts, food, traditional musical and dance performances and a children’s lantern parade. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 children for children 5 or older and free for children 4 or under. Family packs for two adults and up to four children are $12. Tickets may be purchased at the gate or at springspreserve.org.

The UNLV Chamber Orchestra plans a free public concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Doc Rando Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

Nextet, a UNLV ensemble that focuses on performance of works by students, faculty and guest composers, is planning a free public concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 in the Doc Rando Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

Lance Burton and Friends plan to perform in a show for the Zelzah Shrine of Las Vegas to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children at 5 p.m. Sept. 24 at Artemus W. Ham Hall at UNLV. Tickets are $30 and $20.Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 895-2787.

Marty Allen, 89-year-old comedy legend, is scheduled for to perform at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 and 25, Oct. 15 and 16, Nov. 12 and 13 and Dec. 10 and 11 at the Louie Anderson Theater at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Tickets start at $49.95. Locals receive a $15 discount. Visit 547-5300 or call palacestation.com.

Allen performed more than 40 times on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and starred in the comedic film "The Last of Secret Agents." He also made several appearances on "Hollywood Squares" and other game shows.

"Bold Native," a fictional animal welfare feature film, is scheduled to be screened at 5 p.m. Sept. 24 at Best Billiards LV, 3740 E. Flamingo Road. The event is free by calling 650-3511 in advance to be placed on the VIP list. Visit boldnative.com.

"The Best Little Pet Show in Vegas!" is scheduled to run through Oct. 27 at the Bridge Gallery on the second floor of Las Vegas City Hall, 400 Stewart Ave. Call 229-1012.

Zak Ostrowski’s "specimen dissection" is scheduled to be on display through Oct. 6 in the Rotunda Gallery inside the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks.

Jylian Gustlin’s "Humanity" is scheduled run through Oct. 29 at the Brett Wesley Gallery, 1112 S. Casino Center Blvd. Visit brettwesleygallery.com.

DISCOUNTS FOR LOCALS

Cirque du Soleil’s "Viva Elvis" at Aria has a locals’ offer with two tickets starting at $75. Call 877-274-0438 and use the code word "locals."

Disney’s "The Lion King" at Mandalay Bay is offering two-for-one tickets for orchestra and front mezzanine seats. Call 632-7580 and use the code word "pride."