Things to do in Paradise/Downtown Aug. 7-13

In Your Neighborhood

Parents can have a few hours to themselves without being "bugged" thanks to "Night at the Museum: A Bug's Life," an evening of entertainment designed for children 5 to 12 scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event is set to feature tours of the Origen Museum, activities, snacks, a pizza dinner and a screening of the film "A Bug's Life." Admission is $25 per child. Members receive a $5 discount. Reservations are required by Wednesday. Visit springspreserve.org or call 822-7700.

Freq the Block, featuring DJs Craze, AC Slater and Finch, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Saturday at Fremont and Sixth streets. As part of the event, a search for the opening-act disc jockey is being conducted online at facebook.com/frequencyevents. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Attendees must be 18 or older. Visit rocktheblockvegas.com.

HELP of Southern Nevada, 1640 E. Flamingo Road, is slated to host its Boot Scootin' Benefit from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que inside Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The fundraiser is set to feature line dancing, mechanical bull riding, psychic readings and food and beverage specials. Tickets are $25 and include a raffle ticket and a drink. The event is open to guests 12 or older. Call 836-2130 or email aquinn@helpsonv.org.

Table 8 Productions plans to present "Summer Camp! The Musical" at 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 26 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. The musical, based on 1980s teen-sex-comedy cinema, features a splash zone and is for adults only. Tickets are $15. Call 732-7225 or visit onyxtheatre.com.

Sychronized swim teams from Southern Nevada are scheduled to perform in a free water show from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. Call 229-1532.

Professional dancers and athletes plan to donate time to get children excited about activity with hip-hop dance, Zumba classes and group relay activities at a free Jump for Joy Foundation event scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit j4jf.org, boulevardmall.com or email anthony@j4jf.org.

For information on shows scheduled at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., call 749-2000 or visit thesmithcenter.com. Shows scheduled at the center include: the Composers Showcase of Las Vegas, Wednesday; Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts Concert Fantasy and Fantasy Petite 2012, Saturday and Sunday; Diana Krall, Monday; and La Cage Aux Folles, Aug. 14-19.

Children are invited to dig for treasure and make sand castles during National Play in the Sand Day festivities from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3400.

Rave Motion Pictures at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host free movies during its Family Film Festival at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Aug. 23. Call 362-7283 or visit ravecinemas.com.

Kids are invited to wear pajamas, listen to stories, sing songs and make crafts at an End of Summer Pajama Party scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3760.

The 2012 Women's Leadership Conference, scheduled Aug. 14 and 15 at the MGM Grand, is set to feature Lee Woodruff, contributing reporter for "CBS This Morning," motivational speaker Christine Cashen and personal growth expert Colette Carlson. Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Nevada first lady Kathleen Sandoval are scheduled to participate, too, as is a panel of nationally recognized CEOs. Three-day admission is $350 or $100 for students and MGM Resorts employees. Visit mgmresorts.com/womens
leadershipconference.

Worth a Drive

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is scheduled to run as part of Super Summer Theatre's season lineup at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through Aug. 25 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway. Parking opens at 5 p.m., and meadow seating opens at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair in general-admission grass seating. Advance tickets are $12. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

The third annual Mount Charleston Arts and Crafts Show is planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Resort on Mount Charleston, 2 Kyle Canyon Road. Fine art, jewelry, clothing, fiber arts, toys, pet supplies, baby and children's clothing, home decor and other crafts are to be featured by valley artisans. Food vendors and live entertainment are also planned. Admission is free. Visit mtcharlestonartsandcraftsfair.webs.com.

Michael Ziegfeld plans to present "Showgirl Follies!" at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 240-1301.

A benefit for Clark High School Music Department, featuring Zito 77, Tarah Grace, Mama Zeuss and others, is set for 9 p.m. Friday at Count's Vamp'd, 6750 W. Sahara Ave. The show is free with donation. Reservations are required. Classic rock and blues band John Zito Electric Jam is set to perform at 9 p.m. Wednesday at Count's Vamp'd. There is no cover charge. Visit vampdvegas.com.

School age children and teens are invited to a Dream Journal Workshop scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Learn to interpret dreams, discuss them and make a dream journal to record them. Spring Valley Library is also planning its fourth "Fun in the Sun Talent Show" for children and teens from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday. Advance registration is required. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3820.

A free Back-to-School Fair and Movie in the Park event is planned from 6:30 to
9:30 p.m. Thursday at Ansan Sister City Park, 7801 Ducharme Ave., near Alta Drive. The movie is scheduled to be "The Muppets." Join Ward 2 City Councilman Bob Beers and receive free backpacks and school supplies that will be given out while supplies last. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy the numerous kids' activities until the movie starts at dusk. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov. To become a vendor, call Christie Garness at 229-6851.

The Dive-In Movie Series at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., continues at 8:30 p.m. Saturdays through Labor Day weekend. Admission is free for Las Vegas residents. Grab-and-go movie snacks will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverage will be allowed. The schedule is: Saturday, "Alice in Wonderland" (2011 version); Aug. 18, "Puss in Boots"; Aug. 25, "Kung Fu Panda 2"; and Sept. 1, "The Lorax." Visit jwlasvegasresort.com or call 869-7777.