Things to do

Super Summer Theatre continues with ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Super Summer Theatre plans to begin performances of the musical "Fiddler on the Roof" Aug. 10 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park.

"Fiddler on the Roof" is a musical surrounding the life of Tevye, a dairyman, as he attempts to live a normal life filled with Jewish traditions in early 20th-century Russia.

Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday through Aug. 27.

Parking opens at 5 p.m., and meadow seating starts at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $12 at the UNLV Performing Arts box office, Prestige Travel’s new location at 7550 W. Lake Mead Blvd. (Buffalo Drive and Lake Mead) or online at unlvtickets.com. Park entrance after 5 p.m. is free with show ticket.

For more information, go to supersummertheatre.org.

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is on state Route 159, 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway.

Las vegas Men’s Chorus announces new director for 2011-12 season

The Las Vegas Men’s Chorus has announced some changes for its 2011-12 season: a new director, a new schedule and a new direction.

Bruce Ewing has been chosen as the new musical director/conductor. He currently is performing nightly in "Phantom — The Las Vegas Spectacular."

Rehearsal are set from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sundays at the Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave., between Pecos and Sandhill roads.

For more information, call 594-3393 or visit lvmenschorus.org.

Rain nightclub at the palms to host cancer fundraiser

A coalition of five cancer-fighting organizations and five local celebrities will battle it out on the dance floor from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 14 at Rain nightclub at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road.

The second annual "Dancing with the Las Vegas Stars" fundraiser is based on the hit ABC television show "Dancing with the Stars." Each charity will have a star competing on its behalf in a ballroom dance competition. Tickets are $50 per person and include a glass of wine.

Audience members and the public may show their support by voting for their favorite charity/dancer. Votes are a $2 donation and are unlimited and may be purchased at the event or at dancingwiththelasvegasstars.com.

Dierks Bentley to headline Coyote Country Fest at The Orleans Arena

Coyote Country Fest returns to The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., with country music stars Dierks Bentley, Craig Campbell and Randy Houser performing at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19.

Tickets are priced at $15, $45 and $65. The $65 tickets include an autographed Bentley poster. Tickets can be purchased at The Orleans Arena box office, by calling 284-7777 or by visiting orleansarena.com.

BABY LOVES DISCO TOUR SWINGS INTO TOWN

Baby Loves Disco Superhero Tour is making its way to Las Vegas from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort, 101 Montelago Blvd.

The event offers family-friendly activities and allows babies to dance and play.

A portion of the proceeds are supposed to go to donorschoose.org, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting local schools by providing essential classroom supplies to teachers.

Tickets are available for $15 each or four for $50 at babylovesdisco.com.

CAROUSEL at The District to OFFER FREE RIDES DURING SUMMER

The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive, announced that it is planning to give free rides on its carousel.

Normally, a ride costs $2 per guest.

The carousel features 32 animals and two chariot carts.

Summer hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS to be HONORED AT EVENT

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1753 is planning to host the seventh annual "Salute To Our Veterans" show from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The show plans to honor Purple Heart recipients and feature the Robbie Howard Band.

Tickets are $15.

For more information, call 797-8055.

LAKE LAS VEGAS hosts Jazz on the Lake CONCERTs

The Village Lake Las Vegas, 15 Costa di Lago, has announced its line up for its July Jazz on the Lake concert series.

From 7 to 10 p.m., people can enjoy free jazz on the lakeside lawn.

The schedule includes Carmine Mandia on Saturday, Lady J Huston on Aug. 13, Anduze on Aug. 20 and Slick Willie Orchestra Aug. 27.

For more information, visit montelagovillage.com.

TICKETS now on sale FOR END OF SUMMER BLOCK PARTY at Henderson Pavilion

Tickets are now on sale for the End of Summer Block Party set for 10 a.m. Aug. 25 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway.

The music festival is slated to feature artists such as Australian pop star Cody Simpson and platinum artist Iyaz. Tickets are $19.85 or $35.85 for premium seating.

For more information, visit hendersonlive.com.

Clark County MUSEUM EXHIBIT COVERS EVOLUTION OF the OFFICE

Through Oct. 23, an exhibit called "From Carbon Paper to .pdf" is slated to be at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway.

The exhibit showcases 100 years of office evolution and how technology has changed from a quill pen and ink to computers.

The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 3 to 7 and seniors 50 or older.

For more information, call 455-7955.

Tickets for ‘illusions’ magic show at the Clarion now on sale

Direct from Europe, master illusionist Jan Rouven brings a new hair-raising, death-defying show to Las Vegas with "Illusions" at the Fame Theater inside Clarion Hotel & Casino, 305 Convention Center Drive.

"Illusions" showtimes are at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $49 and can be purchased by calling 800-5888, online at illusionsvegas.com or at the Fame Theater box office.

‘Piano! Las Vegas’ offers free admission for guests 18 or younger

"Piano! Las Vegas" at the V Theater inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood is offering free admission this summer to anyone 18 or younger.

"Piano! Las Vegas," starring Ryan Ahern, provides a combination of comedy-magic and live music, backed by six musicians.

Showtimes are 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays. Tickets start at $29.99 for general admission and $39.99 for VIP seating. Las Vegas locals receive a 50 percent discount. For tickets, call the V Theater box office at (866) 932-1818 or visit pianolasvegas.com.

Get $75 tickets to ‘Le Rêve’

"Le Rêve," the aquatic show at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering $75 tickets through Aug. 14.

Shows are at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit wynnlasvegas.com or call 770-9966. 

Families can Enjoy three Strip attractions for $54

Families can enjoy three Strip attractions for $54 per person, including "CSI: The Experience" at the MGM Grand, the roller coaster at New York-New York and "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" at Luxor.

This offer also includes: "BODIES … The Exhibition" at Luxor, Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage, Adventuredome at Circus Circus and the SpongeBob 4D Ride at Excalibur.

For more information, call 866-606-7111 or visit any Luxor, Excalibur, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, New York-New York, Mirage or Circus Circus box office.

College students can see George Wallace’s show for free

George Wallace is offering free tickets for his show for college students up to age 23. Shows are at 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at the Flamingo, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The offer is good throughout the summer.

Additional tickets are available by visiting the Flamingo box office, by calling 733-3333 or online at flamingolasvegas.com.

Vegas Cine Fest set for Aug. 25-27 at the Tropicana

Tropicana Las Vegas plans to host the third annual Vegas Cine Fest Aug. 25-27. The festival is slated to feature premiere screenings, Q&A sessions and themed after-parties at Club Nikki. The three-day event will conclude with a Gala Awards Ceremony, with awards presented to winners in the Feature Film, Featurette, Film Shorts, Screenplay and Music Video categories.

For tickets, festival and booth space information, visit vegascinefest.com or brownpapertickets.com or call 739-2350.

Weezer to play at red rock resort

The Revolution Party for the People concert series plans to bring Weezer to the Sandbar poolside venue at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for a show at 9 p.m. Friday.

Tickets are $30, plus tax and fees. The show is for concertgoers 16 or older. For tickets, call 547-5300 or visit stationcasinos.com.

Starbright Theatre to host tribute to Streisand and sinatra

"The Concert That Never Was … A Tribute To Streisand & Sinatra," starring Sharon Owens and Sebastian Anzaldo, is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.

Owens and Anzaldo bring the two powerhouse voices to the same stage. Expect duets of "Somewhere," "Something Stupid" and "New York New York."

Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents.

All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). No credit cards will be accepted. For up-to-date information on Starbright Theatre shows, call 240-1301.

Suncoast to welcome ‘Lovers and other strangers’

The classic comedy "Lovers And Other Strangers," written by and starring Academy Award nominees Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna, is planned for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13-14 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive.

In "Lovers And Other Strangers," Taylor and Bologna introduce the various scenes and characters of the play with hilarious anecdotes that give the audience insight into their own 46-year love story.

Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and convenience fees. For tickets, call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com, or save on convenience fees by purchasing the tickets in person at Coast Casinos.

dance show coming to Starbright Theatre

M & M announces "Love 2 Dance" at 3 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.

Join some of the Strip’s top dance performers and choreographers in this funny, touching and passionate new show, based on material gleaned from hours of on-camera interviews with dancers about their lives.

Tickets are $17 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $22 for nonresidents.

All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). No credit cards will be accepted. For up-to-date information on Starbright Theatre shows, call 240-1301.

Village Square theater to show Shakespeare classics

Classic Shakespeare works are planned to be shown in movie theaters this summer.

Each performance will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Village Square 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave.

"Henry IV Part 2" is scheduled for Aug. 18 and "Henry VIII" for Sept. 15.

Each includes a 20-minute historical perspective on the Globe Theatre and its reconstruction.

Tickets are $15 for each show and are available at participating theater box offices and online at fathomevents.com.

Festival in the Pines set for Saturday on Mount Charleston

The 20th annual Festival in the Pines fair hosted by and benefiting the Spring Mountains Volunteer Association is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, 6725 Lee Canyon Road on Mount Charleston.

Several arts and crafts vendors and booths with information about outdoor education and recreation in the Spring Mountains National Recreational Area will be available.

Attendees will be asked for a $3 donation per person or $5 for a family. The donor will receive one raffle ticket or six tickets for the $5 donation.

The event is co-sponsored by Soroptimist International of Las Vegas Valley.

For more information or to reserve a booth, call Bobbye Fitzgibbons at 872-5550 or Tricia Scaggs at 340-5243.

SINGER JAKE WALDEN SCHEDULED TO PERFORM DOWNTOWN THURSDAY

Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Jake Walden is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at Don’t Tell Mama Piano Bar, 517 Fremont St.

Walden’s "Same Something Different" tour benefits The Trevor Project, the national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youths.

For more information, call 207-0788.

ARTIFICE DOWNTOWN URBAN LOUNGE SCHEDULED TO HOST VARIETY SHOW

"OK, OK, The Amos Glick Variety Show," is scheduled from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Aug. 10-11, at Artifice, 1025A S. First St. The show is scheduled to start at midnight and be hosted by Amos Glick and Jimmy Slonina. Acts confirmed so far include Rudy Uresti, who plans to perform hand shadows, and Dina Emerson and Nathalie Gauvin who are scheduled to perform the "Avant Garde Comic Vocal Mayhem."

The show is still seeking performers including clown, dance, magic, contortion, magic, circus and variety skill acts. Sorry, no aerial.

To submit an act, provide name, the act name, a description of the act, the length of the act and any technical needs, including sound and lights, to amosglick@gmail.com.

For more information, visit artificebar.com.

See snakes at Springs Preserve

"Venom!," a new live animal show, is scheduled to run at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 14 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

The rotating lineup of reptiles to be featured includes rattlesnakes, the desert night snake, gopher snakes and a Gila monster. Animals will be separated from the audience by an enclosure for safety purposes.

For more information, visit springspreserve.org or call 822-8722.

David de Alba to return to the onyx theatre

The Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., No. 16, plans to host David de Alba in August and September.

The first show is set for 5 p.m. Aug. 21 and will feature de Alba and Paul (Lavern) Cummings, the two surviving members of San Francisco’s famed Finocchio Club, which featured female impersonators. They will conduct a live retrospective interview of their days at the Finocchio Club. The show is free, but donations will be accepted.

The second show, "David de Alba’s Finoccho Club Backstage Memories," is set for 5 p.m. Sept. 18. The one-man show will include stories of the Finocchio Club, performances of de Alba’s best-known songs, photos and videos and more. Admission is $10.

For tickets and more information, call 732-7255 or visit onyxtheatre.com.

Exploring Trees EXHIBIT on display AT SPRINGS PRESERVE through Sept. 5

The "Exploring Trees Inside and Out" exhibit is scheduled to run through Sept. 5 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. For more information, visit springspreserve.org or call 822-8722.

STARLITE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES SCHEDULED FOR Aug. 20

Against the Grain is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive.

Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com and click on "Parks and Recreation" for more information.

Magic show scheduled

A magic show featuring Merlin Award-winning magician Dixie Dooley is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 455-7330.

Delbert McClinton to play at Boulder Station

Delbert McClinton is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. The concert is for all ages, but an adult 21 or older must accompany those 20 or younger. Tickets are $24 to $48, plus taxes and fees. For more information, call 432-7777 or go to boulderstation.com.

Roxy’s Lounge announces this week’s musical lineup

Roxy’s Lounge at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, has several different bands set to perform. BB Drifters Revue is set to perform at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Prelude Studio is set to perform at 8 p.m. Saturday. The Fab are set to perform at 8 p.m. every Monday in August. The Nitekings are set to perform at 8 p.m. today and Aug. 9. The free shows are for adults 21 or older. For more information, call 456-7777 or go to samstown.com.

Eastside cannery’s marilyn’s lounge to feature live music this week

Marilyn’s Lounge at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 N. Boulder Highway, has several bands set to perform. Randy Anderson is set to perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Claudine Castro Band is set to perform at 10 p.m. every Monday in August. Phoenix is set to play at 9 p.m. Tuesdays in August beginning Aug. 9.