Things to do in Paradise and downtown

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Sirc Michaels Productions plans to present "Bad Head," a show developed by John Tomasello, at the Box Office Theatre, 1129 S. Casino Center Blvd. The science fiction comedy is based on the horror films "The Brain That Wouldn't Die," "The Thing with Two Heads" and "They Saved Hitler's Brain." Attendees who arrive early will receive foam tomatoes to throw at actors during the show. Shows are slated for 8 p.m. Thursdays, midnight Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 29. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for Nevada residents and $20 for general admission. Call 388-1515 or visit tinyurl.com/badheadvegas.

Upcoming shows scheduled at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., include the sketch comedy show "Women Fully Clothed" on Friday and Saturday, Andrea Marcovicci singing movie songs on Friday and Saturday, the Las Vegas Philharmonic with an evening of George Gershwin's greatest hits on Saturday and Suzanne Vega and Duncan Sheik performing songs from their latest theatrical projects on Sunday and Monday.

Students, teachers, musicians, visual artists, dancers and thespians from across Southern Nevada are set to be featured in the Public Education Foundation and the Clark County School District's "Sousa in the 21st Century," a tribute to John Philip Sousa, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Smith Center. Tickets are $10. Call 982-7805 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

The center is also set to host the Las Vegas Youth Orchestra's "A Season of Dances" featuring student concerto winner Katharine Smith at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Tickets start at $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Call 385-2838 or visit lvyo.org.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Community Concert Band plans to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a performance at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The band has more than 85 members, ranging from high school-aged to seniors. Tickets are $10. Call 895-2787 or visit pac.unlv.edu.

Venezuelan classical guitarist Luis Zea is set to perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' Performing Arts Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, as part of the Classical Guitar Series. Tickets are $40, with $13 student-rush tickets available an hour before the event. Call 895-2787 or visit pac.unlv.edu.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, plans to host the Houston Ballet II at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. Tickets are $35, $50 and $75, with student-rush tickets available for $13 one hour before the show. Call 895-2787 or visit pac.unlv.edu.

Teams of filmmakers are set to compete in the Las Vegas 48 Film Project kicking off Friday at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road. Screenings of the finished films are scheduled at 7 and 9 p.m. April 18 and 19 at the Century 18 Theaters inside Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Tickets are $10. Visit 48hourflim.com/lasvegas.

The Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, is slated host a free screening of the movie "J. Edgar" at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Jewel Box Theater. Call 507-3400 or visit lvccld.org.

The Nevada Watercolor Society plans to host an opening reception for the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition "Watercolors from Across the West" from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday in the Judy Bayley Theater on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The event continues with a viewing of art from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Visit nvws.org.

The Gateway Arts Foundation has scheduled a luncheon featuring comedian Kathleen Dunbar at 11:30 a.m. today at The Artisan, 1501 W. Sahara Ave. Attendance requires prepaid reservations for $25. Call 255-0695, email camille@gatewayartsfoundation.org or visit gatewayartsfoundation.org.

The Knights of Columbus plan an all-ages Saturday Night Stomp swing dance party with a Viva Las Vegas theme on Saturday at 911 E. Ogden Ave. Lessons begin at 7 p.m. Social dancing is set to run from 8 p.m. to midnight. The dress code prohibits jeans. Admission is $5, cash only. Visit saturdaynightstomp.com.

The new KISS By Monster Mini Golf indoor activity center, 4501 Paradise Road, is offering a spring break discount to students. The regular rate is $11.95, but student golfers with ID can enjoy rounds of golf for $9.95 from 10 a.m. to midnight through Sunday. Visit monsterminigolf.com/kiss.

How do clock coils, galvanized washtubs and a metallophone made from coffee cans make serious music? These answers will be given in the free lecture scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at The Paul Harris Theatre in the Ham Fine Arts Building on the UNLV campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The lecture is designed to provide background for a concert featuring Lou Harrison's "Violin Concerto" scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The annual moving light percussion concert is set to feature Ronnie Vannucci, Wei-Wei Le and guest conductor Gary Cook. Concert tickets are $10 or $8 for students, seniors, military members and UNLV staff members. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 895-3401.

Vegas Anime Day, a day of costumes, art, competitions and more, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Adventuredome at Circus Circus, 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Registration is $25 until Thursday or $35 at the door. The fee covers access to the theme park rides. Visit animedayvegas.com.

Insurgo Theater Movement is set to present "Cannibal The Musical" at 10 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at the Plaza, Tickets are $29.99 or $19.99 for adults. Splash zone seating is available for an additional $5. Visit insurgotheater.org or call 772-3897.

Worth a Drive

The Clark County Fair & Rodeo is scheduled Thursday through Sunday at the county fairgrounds in Logandale, about an hour north of Las Vegas. Advance tickets are $7 per day or $21 for four days. At the gate, admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors 60 or older and $7 for children 5 to 12. Visit ccfair.com or call 888-876-3247. Restless Heart is scheduled to play at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $10. Rodeo events are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Thursday and Sunday and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Combined rodeo fair tickets are $17 on Thursday and $19 Friday through Sunday. At the gate, prices are $19 on Thursday and $21 Friday through Sunday.

The Las Vegas Master Singers Chamber Chorale joined by the choirs of Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School plans to present "Now Let Us Sing!" at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and students.

The 12th Annual Governor's Black-Tie Invitational is set to begin at 5 p.m. Thursday and run through Saturday at Southern Highlands Golf Club, 1 Robert Trent Jones Lane. The event will feature golf, awards and a show by Maroon 5. Tickets are limited. Call Shelley Caiazzo at 263-1000 or email at scaiazzo@olympia
companies.com. Visit southernhighlands
foundation.com.

Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit," directed by Brian Scott, is set to run at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 22 on the main stage of the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company is scheduled to perform "Cinderella" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and April 20-21 and 7 p.m. Sunday and April 22 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $10. Visit hendersonlive.com.

A 15-ton replica of Thomas the Tank Engine is set to pull into the Nevada Southern Railway, 601 Yucca St. in Boulder City, for a Mystery on the Rails Tour scheduled Saturday through April 22. Tickets are $18 for participants 2 or older. Advance purchase is recommended. Visit nevadasouthern.com or call 866-468-7630.

Fathom Events plans to broadcast a live Metropolitan Opera production of "La Traviata" at 9 a.m. Saturday in theaters throughout the country. An encore screening is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. May 2. To find a list of local theaters participating, visit fathomevents.com.

Ongoing Events

"Click" a show of Sondra Roehr's photos from around the valley is scheduled to run through April at Studio 8 Ten, 810 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

The Brett Wesley Gallery, 1112 S. Casino Center Blvd., plans to feature "Coming of Age" by Kristine McCallister and "Stabiles" by Robert Arnold through May 26.

The Funk House, 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd.,plans to show "The Curve of the Spine," with works from Las Vegas artists Amber Gardner, Carrie Bourdeau, Amy Gonzalez, Monatana Black and Gina Quaranto throughout April.

The Contemporary Arts Center inside The Arts Factory at 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 120, plans to present its 23rd annual juried show, with works judged by Los Angeles art critic Mat Gleason through April 27.

"So Sincere" by Miguel Rodriguez is slated to show in the Trifecta Gallery inside The Arts Factory,107 E. Charleston Blvd., through April.

Students from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the College of Southern Nevada plan to showcase "Object -- Builders of the Future Unite: The Sequel" in the Rotunda Gallery inside the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, through May 18.

The Sin City Gallery inside The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., plans to showcase "Quantum Visits," with works from KD Matheson and Alexander Sky through April 29.

The 303 North Studio inside The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., plans to show "The Art of the Dance" by James Henninger through April 26.

The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans to showcase "Trash to Treasure: The Sculptures of Dave Thompson" through May 20. Thompson's work features metal and discarded items turned into sculptures. Call 822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.

"Curious George: Let's Get Curious!," a touring exhibit featuring the monkey made famous in film, television and books, is scheduled to visit the Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North, through May 13. Visit ldcm.org.

The Bet on the Farm! Farmers Market is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is free. Most farmers accept only cash. Visit springspreserve.org or betonthefarm.com or call 822-7700.

SPACE: A Journey to our Future" is scheduled to be on display through May 13 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The touring exhibit features lunar samples, a moon scale and various interactive, educational features on the universe. Visit springspreserve.org or call 822-7700.

Happy Hour Improv is scheduled to host a "Jam Session" from 7 to 9 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Theatre7, 1406 S. Third St. For a $10, cash-only fee, audience members will have an opportunity to participate in the improv show. Visit happyhourimprov.com or call 372-3201.

"Mama's Fabric," an exhibit by John Broussard, is set to be on display through May 5 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The exhibit is focused on community organizer Beatrice Dixon, Broussard's mother, who had a passion for sewing fabrics given to her as gifts. The exhibit includes Broussard's photographs of diverse Americans and Dixon's fabrics to tell her story. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 229-4800.

Jest Serendipity Improv is set to perform at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Alexis Park Resort, 375 E. Harmon Ave. The show is limited to adults 21 or older, and tickets are $29.95. Visit jestserendipity.com.

Plan ahead

The Rainbow Company plans to present "Sleeping Beauty" April 28-May 6 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The show will be a gleeful version of the classic story, featuring a weapon-wise, no-nonsense heroine who combats a malevolent wizard and his bumbling sidekick. Call 229-6553 or 229-6383, or visit artslasvegas.org.

A leading American expert on French politics is set to analyze the role of party coalitions in the 2012 campaign at a free lecture scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 17 at the Barrick Museum Auditorium at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Call 895-3401.

Town Square Las Vegas plans to host a Music in the Square series with a performance from from 6 to 8 p.m. April 20 in Town Square Park, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Call 269-5001 or visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com.