BEST BETS
n Celebrate cyclists at the Bicycle Prom, an event set to begin with a group ride departing at 9 p.m. Saturday from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Student Union and conclude with a party at 10 p.m. at the Artifice lounge, 1025 First St., Suite A. The party is expected to feature a bicycle valet, naming of a Bicycle Prom king and queen and a photo booth. Participants are encouraged to get creative mixing cyclist gear with high school prom attire. Non-cyclists are welcome to join the group at Artifice. For more information, search for Bicycle Prom on Facebook or visit artificebar.com.
Free play at library
n "Hear What's In The Heart -- A Shoemaker's Tale" is scheduled to be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 507-3989. An open invitation dress rehearsal is set for 2 p.m. Friday. All shows are free and open to the public. For details, see page 9AA.
See 'venom!'
n "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., 822-8722. The rotating lineup of reptiles to be featured includes rattlesnakes and a Gila monster. Animals will be separated from the audience by an enclosure for safety purposes. For more information, visit springspreserve.org.
'World of Wonder'
n Leland Faulkner's "World of Wonder" family theater and magic program is set for 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383. Tickets are $3 or $10 for a family four-pack. Visit artslasvegas.org for details.
Support dancers
n Support the Star Catchers dance team at a Disneyland preview show Wednesday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Bidding for a silent auction begins at 5 p.m. with a performance at 6 and the raffle at 6:30. Admission is $5.
