Things To Do in Summerlin/Summerlin South Dec. 25-31

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

A free lyrical hip-hop dance class with Tunay Street Dance Studios instructor Kay Lee is set to begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The class is for those 15 or older. Classes are set to continue Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Call 702-507-3631.

Year's end story time at Tivoli Village is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday at Cantina Laredo, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Join local Las Vegas nannies from Nannies & Housekeepers U.S.A. as they host a group sing-along and story reading with Mary Poppins. Snacks for kids and special offers will be provided by Cantina Laredo. Story time is set to resume in January. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Elvis Monroe plans to perform Americana pop and rock hits at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Thursday. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-797-7777.

The exhibit of works by Henderson artist Db Donovan, "Talent and Treasures: A Collection of Masterworks," is scheduled to be on display during regular library hours through Feb. 12 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. An artist reception is scheduled for 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Call 702-507-3860.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

A Winter Wonderland public skate is offered at the Las Vegas Ice Center, 9295 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for skaters 5 or younger through Jan. 6. For a full schedule, visit tinyurl.com/lvicice or lasvegasice.com.

Opportunity Village's Magical Forest is set to run from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 6 at 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. In addition to the holiday display, attendees can expect photos with Santa, nightly entertainment, a carousel, train rides, a gingerbread house display, mini-golf and more. Admission is $9 for children, $11 for adults and free for children 3 or younger. Passports, which include entry and attraction rides are $15.50 for children 3 to 12 and $17.50 for those 13 or older. Parking is free. Call 702-259-3741 or visit magicalforest.org.

Ethel M's annual holiday cactus garden, 2 Cactus Garden Drive in Henderson, is scheduled to be open from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1. Activities include performances by local choirs and pictures with Santa Claus. Visit ethelm.com.

Glittering Lights at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through Jan. 6 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The long-running holiday display includes a two-mile course featuring millions of LED lights in hundreds of displays. Admission is $15 Monday through Thursday and $20 Friday through Sunday. Visit glitteringlightslasvegas.com.

The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is scheduled to host its annual Winter in Venice through Jan. 6. In addition to festive decorations, winter parades accented by projections on the building and ice skating performances are scheduled at 6 and 8 p.m. Outdoor ice skating is offered from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Visit venetian.com or palazzo.com.

PLAN AHEAD

A Salute to the Eagles is planned at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 and 6 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

William St. John is scheduled to continue free Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz drum classes at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., at noon Jan. 5, 12 and 19. Call 702-507-3631.

Guitar Basics 101 instructor Matt Hennager plans to continue free classes at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., at noon Jan. 6, 13 and 20. Call 702-507-3631.

The middle-aged musical "I Know I Came In Here For Something" is planned for 2 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Admission is $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

A Slavic Christmas Concert, featuring the House of Gospel, a Russian musical group, is set to be performed at 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at Summerlin Community Church, 2100 Snow Trail. Food is to be provided, and the Christmas story is set to be told. Visit eeconn.blogspot.com or call 702-280-4523.

The Family Lunchtime Movie Matinee series at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, plans to screen "Toy Story" at noon Jan. 9. Bring a picnic lunch or snack. "Megamind" is scheduled for Jan. 23. Call 702-507-3863.

Mistinguett Productions plans to present "Liza & Judy, Together Again" at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Admission is $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

Watch "Rebel Without a Cause" during a screening scheduled for 1 p.m. Jan. 14 in the A Monday Moment in Time movie series at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3863.

Illusionist Rick Thomas plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 and 20 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and convenience fees. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

Jim Gill's Family Room Tour is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Gill plans to perform a family concert on his banjo. Call 702-507-3860.

Aaron Lewis is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 19 at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit www.sclv.com.

Doors are set to open at 7 p.m. Those younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $45 for general admission and $65 for Gold Circle seating. Visit ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

The Jewish Family Service Agency plans to present An Evening with Carrie Mat at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. For tickets, call 702-219-6584.

The "It's an Igloo!" winter puppet show is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Jan. 29 and 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Jan. 30 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.

WORTH A DRIVE

International performers are on tap to dazzle during the 2013 Zelzah Shrine Circus, with seven shows planned for Jan 10-13 at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The theme is Broadway and will include an original score and new costumes. Showtimes are set for 7 p.m. Jan. 10, 8 p.m. Jan. 11, 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 12 and 1:30 and 6 p.m. Jan. 13. Attendees are welcome into all three rings of the circus for the pre-party one hour before showtimes to meet performers and ride the elephants. General admission tickets are $14 for children 12 or younger and $18 for adults. Reserved seating is available for $27 or $45. Children 2 or younger get in free but must sit in a parent's lap in reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased by calling The Orleans Arena box office at 702-284-7777 or by visiting orleansarena.com.

Roos-N-More, a nonprofit zoo that houses exotic animals for educational purposes, has scheduled an open zoo day at its Moapa facility from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10. Visit roosnmore.org or call 702-467-3585.

ONGOING EVENTS

The exhibit "Tony Hawk Rad Science" is scheduled to run through Jan. 20 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. The exhibit allows visitors to put themselves into the role of skateboarders and scientists as they explore more than 25 interactive experiences. It is presented by the Tony Hawk Foundation in conjunction with the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors and military personnel and $7 for children 3 to 11. Children 2 or younger get in free. A $2 discount is offered to Las Vegas-Clark County Library District card holders. Admission is free for Las Vegas Natural History Museum members. Call 702-507-3630.

The exhibit "R Space Studio: A Working Gallery" is scheduled to feature work by Susanne Forestieri, Beth McCall, Douglas Clark, Erika Alison and Ugla Gault at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, during regular library hours through Feb. 9. Call 702-507-3710.

The Ambience Jazz Trio, featuring Mike Candito, Cocho Arbe and Jeff Davis, is slated to perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Brio Tuscan Grille in Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180. Visit brioitalian.com or call 702-433-1233. Tivoli Village is also offering live music at the View Wine Bar & Kitchen in the Market LV from 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays through Tuesdays, 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and at La Casa Cigars & Lounge at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Bluesman Bobby Jonz is set to headline a Celebrity Guests Dinner Show from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at The Mad Greek Cafe, 8565 W. Sahara Ave. The show is free to diners. Call 702-242-7669 for reservations.

The Las Vegas Farmers Market is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Gardens Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive, and Wednesdays at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive. Find produce from regional farmers, baked goods and artisan crafts. Visit lasvegasfarmers market.com or call 702-562-2676.

The fresh52 Farmers Market at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., is set to operate from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Visit fresh52.com.

The Peelers are scheduled to perform Saturdays for guests 21 or older in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Sarah Frances Johnson is scheduled to sing classic and contemporary jazz ballads from 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays inside T-Bones Chophouse and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays at Onyx Bar for guests 21 or older at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit sarahfrancesjohnston.com.

The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America cardholders receive free admission to museums and attractions nationwide. Local attractions participating include: the Springs Preserve, the Lied Discovery Children's Museum and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. Only the cardholder is admitted free, and adults visiting Lied must be accompanied by children. Visit museums.bankofamerica.com.

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