Paradise/Downtown things to do, Aug. 13-19

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

— “Keepin’ It Country,” featuring the vocal quartet Ghostlight, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $15. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702 732-7225.

— Third Eye Blind is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Fremont Street Experience. Admission is free. Visit vegasexperience.com.

— An exhibit of Clifford Singer’s geometrical paintings is scheduled to be on display from Aug. 15 to Oct . 15 at the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3760.

— Parents can drop off kids ages 5 to 12 for a Night at the Museum filled with kid-friendly entertainment, including a screening of the animated film “Brave,” group activities and pizza from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The cost is $25. Members receive $5 off. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

— Gilley’s at Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is slated to host a Boot Scootin’ Benefit for HELP of Southern Nevada from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 17. The afternoon is set to feature a dance marathon and drink and food specials. Participants can also try the mechanical bull for $10, with $5 going to HELP. Event tickets are $25, which includes two raffle tickets. The event is open to participants 12 or older. Visit helpsonv.org or call 702-836-2130.

— Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou is scheduled to feature films set in the summer at 1 p.m. every Tuesday in August at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. On Aug 13, the scheduled film is “The Long Hot Summer,” featuring Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and Orson Welles . On Aug. 20, the planned film is “A Summer Place,” starring Sandra Dee . Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

— “Godspell” is set to be performed at 8 p.m. Aug. 15 and 17 and 2 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702 732-7225.

— “Next Exit: Route 66,” an exhibition of art inspired by the historic roadway, is set to be on display through Sept. 15 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. “Art in the Gardens — Art in Motion: The Kinetic Wind Art of Mark White” is scheduled to be on display through Sept 30. The cost for the exhibits is included with general admission. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

— Three sea-based traveling exhibits are set to be on display through August at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North. “Sea Monsters” explores scary characteristics of undersea dwellers; “Discovery Reef” looks at the interconnection of coral reefs; and “Sanctuary Reef” features a replica of a coral reef in the Florida Keys and discusses the human impact on it. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students, seniors and military personnel, $5 for children 3 to 11 and free for children 2 or younger. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Visit lvnhm.org or call 702-384-3466.

PLAN AHEAD

— Jazzin’ Jeanne Brei & The Speakeasy Swingers are set to perform at 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, as part of the library’s summer concert series. Visit jazzinwithjeanne.com or call the library at 702-507-3400.

— Baroness and Royal Thunder are slated to perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 28 at Backstage Bar & Billiards, 601 E. Fremont St. Admission is $18 in advance or $21 the day of the show. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit backstagebarandbilliards.com.

— Puddle of Mudd is set to perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Fremont Street Experience. Admission is free. Visit vegasexperience.com.

— Create a Change Now plans to host a Circus Garden Party fundraiser from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Activities for all ages are planned, including jugglers, stilt walkers, face painting, balloon art, live music and educational components such as planting vegetables and healthy cooking. Early-bird tickets are $65 for couples or $40 for an individuals. Groups of four children are admitted free with the purchase of adult tickets. Create a Change Now works to fight childhood obesity. Visit createachangenow.org or call 702-300-7399.

— Hanson is scheduled to perform at 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Fremont Country Club, 601 E. Fremont St. Tickets start at $29.50. All ages are welcome, but guests younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. Visit ticketfly.com

n The Las Vegas Brass Band plans to perform free concerts Oct. 6 and Dec. 8 at the Clark County Library Theatre, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvbb.org.

— Our Lady Peace is set to perform a free concert Oct. 19 on the 3rd Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience. Visit thed.com.

— The Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is set to partner with The Shops at Crystals fashion houses for weekly poolside cocktail fashion events at 6 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 22. There is no event set for Aug. 15. Admission is free, but guests must RSVP to molas-fbresv@mohg.com.