Paradise/Downtown things to do, May 7-13

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

— Moms who bring in a photo of their children can receive $4 off admission to the “50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic” exhibit at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, through Sunday. The exhibit is open from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. General admission is $16. Visit venetian.com.

— The Las Vegas Civic Orchestra is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in room 160 of the Beam Music Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Admission is free, but seating is limited.

— The Nevada Conservatory Theatre plans to present “Urinetown” at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets start at $20; UNLV students pay $10. Call 702-895-2787 or visit pac.unlv.edu.

— A Mother’s Day dinner and dance with the Tony Scodwell Little Big Band is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $20. Call 702-229-6383.

— The Las Vegas Academy Jazz Combo, featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater, is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Saturday as part of the Jazz in the Park concert series at the Clark County Amphitheatre, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Admission is free. Picnics, blankets and low-back chairs are welcome. No pets are allowed. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.

— “Inspire My Life — Women” is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The motivational program is aimed at inspiring women through music, education and personal stories. Tickets are $85; UNLV students pay $10. Call 702-895-2787 or visit pac.unlv.edu.

— The Nevada Ballet Theatre plans to present “Romeo & Juliet” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $35. Visit thesmithcenter.com.

— “Benefit Concert 2, A Chamber Orchestra,” is planned for 3 p.m. Sunday at Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. A free-will offering of any amount will be accepted for the Emergency Relief Fund of the Musicians Union of Las Vegas, Local 369. Call 702-292-2293 or email leerichey@mac.com.

PLAN AHEAD

— The Las Vegas Elks Helldorado Days are scheduled for May 16-19 in downtown Las Vegas. Events include a rodeo, carnival, food vendors, parade and the Whiskerino Contest. Visit elkshelldorado.com.

— The Las Vegas Film Festival plans to open its May 16 meeting to the public to mix and mingle with the independent film community. The mixer is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Firkin on Paradise, 4503 Paradise Road. From 7 to 9:30 p.m., enjoy a screening of “Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey,” a documentary about the band Journey. Admission is free for members and $30 for nonmembers. Student admission is $15. Visit frikinmixer.eventbrite.com.

— The Red Rock Ramblers are scheduled to perform as part of the Downtown Cultural Series at noon May 17 at the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Call 702-229-3515.

— The Las Vegas Academy Jazz Combo featuring the Jeff Hamilton Trio is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. May 18 as part of the Jazz in the Park concert series at the Clark County Amphitheatre, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Admission is free. Picnics, blankets and low-back chairs are welcome. No pets are allowed. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.

— “Putting on a Show,” a benefit for the Nevada Conservatory Theatre, is planned for 2 p.m. May 18-19 in the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $20; $10 for seniors, military personnel and students. Call 702-895-2787 or visit pac.unlv.edu.

— Theory of a Deadman is set to perform May 19 at the Fremont Street Experience. Admission is free. Visit vegasexperience.com.

— Palm Downtown Mortuary and Cemetery, 1325 N. Main St., plans to host an open house and tours of its new Garden of Dreams, which includes a monument to the civil rights movement and aims to education and remember the struggles and successes of the movement. The open house is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. May 19. Visit palmmortuary.com.

— The Neighbourhood, Love Life, DJ Fournames and Parade of Lights are set to perform at 6 p.m. May 22 at the Fremont Country Club, 601 E. Fremont St. Tickets are $14 in advance or $16 the day of the show. Guests of all ages are welcome, but anyone younger than 16 must be accompanied by a guardian 18 or older. Visit ticketfly.com.

— The Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, plans to host a program commemorating the 58th anniversary of the opening of the Moulin Rouge at 6 p.m. May 23. Filmmaker Stan Armstrong plans to present portions of a documentary about the casino, and other panelists are scheduled to discuss the casino’s legacy. Visit neonmuseum.com or call 702-387-6366.

— The 15th annual Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival is set for May 24-27 in downtown Las Vegas. Bowling is scheduled for May 25 at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, and the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Festival passes are $105 for all three days. Visit punkrockbowling.com.

— A bluegrass celebration and performance by Lonesome Otis is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. May 25 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10. Call 702-229-6383.

— The Las Vegas Academy Jazz Combo featuring Tom Scott is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. May 25 as part of the Jazz in the Park concert series at the Clark County Amphitheatre, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Admission is free. Picnics, blankets and low-back chairs are welcome. No pets are allowed. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.

— Fuel and Lit are set to perform May 25 at the Fremont Street Experience. Admission is free. Visit vegasexperience.com.

— The Fremont Country Club, 601 E. Fremont St., plans to host Escape the Fate with The Colour Morale, Glamour The Kill and As Thick As Thieves at 5 p.m. May 31. Tickets are $18 in advance or $21 at the door. Guests of all ages are welcome, but anyone younger than 16 must be accompanied by a guardian 18 or older. Visit ticketfly.com.