A/E: Entertainment calendar (part 1)

Thursday, December 04, 2003
Copyright © Las Vegas Mercury

A/E: Entertainment calendar (part 2)

Community events

First Friday: Ongoing arts, entertainment and social event. 6p. first Fri. of each month. Las Vegas Arts District, Main and Charleston. Free maps and event schedules available on website or at The Funk House (1228 S. Casino Center) or Arts Factory (101 E. Charleston). 678-6278.

Child Haven Benefit: Purchase tiles decorated by middle school students, 6:30-8p. Dec. 4, Becker Middle School, 9151 Pinewood Hills Dr. 455-5390.

Adult Talent Showcase: Amateur performers, 7p. Dec. 5, $5, Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 229-6211.

Book signing: "Bittersweet--Recipes and Tales From a Life in Chocolate," author Alice Medrich, The Reading Room, Mandalay Place (skybridge between Mandalay Bay and Luxor), 2p. Dec. 6. 632-7777.

Talent Agency Auditions: John Robert Powers searching for potential clients, Dec. 6. 3010 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 100. 878-7300 for appointment.

Rites of Passage Workshop: "Putting the Man Back in the Hood: Manhood," 1p. Dec. 6, 13 and 20 and 5p. Dec. 9 and 16. Free. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Nutcracker Breakfast with Rita Rudner: Breakfast by Gustav Mauler and shopping with Rita Rudner. Silent auction. Appearance of members of Nevada Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker. 8a. Dec. 7, Nordstrom at The Fashion Show Mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 243-2623 ext. 230.

Book signing: Thomas Ainlay and Judy Dixon Gabaldon sign their book, "Las Vegas: The Fabulous First Century." 7-9p. Dec. 9, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3630.

Oral History Workshop: Presented by Archaeo-Nevada Society. Claydee White, UNLV Special Collections, discusses how to record oral histories and prepare them for library collections. Free. 6-9p. Dec. 11. UNLV Special Collections Library, 3rd floor, Lied Library. 876-6944.

Currency and Stamp Expo: Wide selection of stamps, coins, currency, hobby supplies, memorabilia, postal history and other collectibles. Free appraisals. 11a. Dec. 12, 10a. Dec. 13-14. $2. Circus Circus Hotel, 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South, exhibit meeting halls A-D. 734-0410.

Israeli Dancing: 7:30p. Thu. $5. Adat Ami, 4949 W. Spring Mountain Road. 254-5895.

English Country Dance: 8:45p. second and third Mon. of each month. Free. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 656-9513.

CCSN Planetarium: In the theater: "The X-tra Terrestrial Files," 6 and 7:30p. Fri.; 3:30 and 7:30p. Sat. Free observing following program. 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas. 651-4759.

Urban Artists: Ongoing communal arts presentation of poetry, spoken word and dramatic reading. 7p. Third Wed. of every month. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

Beginning Dance Class: Free beginning class rotating between ballroom and Latin. 7p. Fri. Dance Charisma, 3650 S. Jones Blvd. 364-8700.

My Life Workshops: Exchange the life you have for the life you want. One-day workshop, 9a.-6p. Tue. and Wed. $300. E-mail: kammycevallos@yahoo.com.

Ballroom Wednesdays: 6-10p. Wed. Las Vegas Villa, 4982 Shirley St. 795-8119.

Relationship Resiliency Workshop--Phoenix Counseling: Eight-week workshops. $40-$300. 3430 E. Flamingo Road. 434-2166.

Las Vegas Farmers' Market: 4-8p. Wed. Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd. The Gardens Park Farmers' Market, 4-8p. Tue. Gardens Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive; 2-6p. Thu. 3940 Schiff Drive. 562-2676.

Country Fresh Farmers' Market: 11a.-dusk. Fri. Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. Boulder City Farmers' Market, 9a.-1p. Thu. Sundial Park, on Nevada Way. The Peccole Ranch Farmers' Market, noon-dusk Wed. 9510 W. Sahara Ave. Colonnade Farmers Market, 9a.-4p. Sat. 8878 S. Eastern Ave. 300-4492.

Wedding Dance Class: First Wed. of every month. Free. Visual Art Center, 4290 Cameron St., Suite 6. Call 242-6400 or visit the website at www.aperfectweddingdance.com/FREE_DanceClass.htm.

Personal Growth Workshop: 7p. Wed. $15 per person, $25 per couple. 220-8111. www.2yourchoice.com.

Better Relationships: Explore three principles to improve relationships. Every Wed. 7-8:30p. $15. 429-0096.

Performing

arts

Musical Benefit: Frankie Perez and the Las Vegas Nines, Kicking Harold and Los Maldonados, benefits Shade Tree Shelter. 7:30p., Dec. 4. Fiesta Rancho Casino Hotel, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. 860-4003.

Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society: Christmas with the Musical Arts Society, 7:30p. Dec. 5. $10. Clark County Flamingo Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 451-6672.

Mexico Vivo Dance Concert: Holiday celebration, 7:30p. Dec. 5-6. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.

CCSN's Concert Dance Company: Choreographer Kelly Roth's kinetic postcard set to Tchaikovsky's "Souvenir of Florence." 7:30p. Dec. 5-6, 2p. Dec. 6. $8. CCSN Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-4201.

CCSN's Vocal and Instrumental Jazz Combo Concert: Jazz singers and student jazz combos with soloists, 7:30p. Dec. 6. $5. CCSN Little Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-4201.

Merry Christmas Las Vegas: Benefit performances by Lance Burton, ventriloquist Ronn Lucas, pianists Mark & Clark, Cook E. Jarr, Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt, Frank & Dean, Laurence T, singing impressionist Bill Acosta, Michaelina, and Helen Joy's young entertainers. 2p. Dec. 7. $25 donation. Broadway Showroom, Stratosphere. 889-3587.

CCSN's Instrumental Jazz Combo Concert: Faculty Jazz Sextet and student combos performing classic jazz literature. 2p. Dec. 7. $5. CCSN Little Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-4201.

CCSN Jazz Bands Concert: Giants of the Bebop era. $5. 7:30p. Dec. 8. CCSN Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-4201.

CCSN Concert Band: Exploring offerings of the greatest contemporary composers. $5. 7:30p. Dec. 9. CCSN Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-4201.

Las Vegas Classical Guitar Ensemble: Holiday concert, 7p. Dec. 9, West Charleston Library Lecture Hall, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3964

The Nutcracker Suite: Performed by students of Dance Fusion. Lecture demonstrations 1:30p.; concerts 6 p. Dec. 10, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Dec. 12, West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. www.lvccld.org, 507-3983, 507-3989.

Madrigal Dinner and Concert:Presented by the CCSN Chamber Choir, procession of singers, serenading minstrels, concert. 7p. Dec. 12-13. CCSN Horn Theatre. 651-5483.

Rick Arroyo Trio: Afro-Cuban style of Latin jazz, 7p. Dec. 13, $7. Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 229-6211.

Las Vegas Philharmonic: Holiday celebration, 8p. Dec. 13; 2p. Dec. 14. $25-$60. UNLV, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. 895-2787.

City of Lights Chorus: Performing quartets, 2p. Dec. 14, $10. Nicholas Horn Theater, Cheyenne Campus of CCSN, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 657-2277.

Folk Dances: International folk dancing with Ethnic Express, 6:30p. Wed. $3-$4. Charleston Heights Arts Center. Israeli Folk Dancing, 7:30p. Thu. $5. Adat Ami, 4949 W. Spring Mountain Road. 254-5895.

Boys Choir of Harlem: 8p. Dec. 5. $20-$45. Performing Arts Center at UNLV. 895-2787.

Desert Spring Chamber Orchestra: Handel, Beethoven. 7p. Dec. 5. $10. Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Dr. 256-5933.

Las Vegas Academy Jazz Band: 7p., Dec. 9. $5. Las Vegas Academy Performing Arts Center. 292-2401.

Rebel Poetry Spoken Word Show: 10p. Wed. KLAV 1230-AM, www.rebelpoetry.com, 866-820-5528.

Theater

Little Shop of Horrors: Presented by Rainbow Company, 7p. Thu., Fri., Sat.; 2 p. Sat., Sun. through Dec. 14. $7. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. 229-6383.

Visiting Mr. Green: Presented by New City Theatre, Fri. and Sat. through Dec. 21. 2900 E. Patrick Lane. 795-0487.

Gold, Frankinsense, Christmas Tree Ornaments and Myrrh: Presented by Empress Theatre Company, 7:30p Dec. 8,9,10. $11-$14. 2928 Lake East Drive. 334-3653.

Fuddy Meers: Presented by Nevada Conservatory Theatre, 8p. through Dec. 6 and 2p. Dec. 7. $7. Black Box Theatre, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 895-2787.

A Christmas of Convenience: Presented by Nevada Theater Company, 8 p. Fri.-Sat. 2p. Sun. Dec. 5-7 and 12-14, $10. Nevada Theater Company, 2928 Lake East Dr., 396-8447.

Kaleidoscope: Presented by UNLV. 2p. and 5 p. Dec. 7. Free. UNLV, Alta Ham Fine Arts Building. 895-1575.

Scrooge: Presented by Starbright Theatre Company, Tue.-Sat., 8p. Dec. 9-28. Matinee performances Dec. 13-14 and 20-21. Dark Mondays and Christmas day. 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. 240-1333.

The Wiz: Presented by Labour of Love Productions, 7p. Dec. 17-18, $10. Horn Theater, CCSN Cheyenne Campus, 3200 Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas. 393-6163.

Ba-Da-Bing: 7:30p. Thu.-Mon. $49.95-$64.95. Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. 257-0297.

Marriage Can Be Murder: 7p. Wed.-Fri. $44.95. Egg & I Restaurant, 4533 W. Sahara Ave. 616-3322.

Silver Stage Theatre Group: Theater classes for adults 50 and older, 1p. Sat. Free. East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. 547-1008.

Rocky Horror Picture Show: Movie and live cast with audience participation. Midnight, Fri. $6.50, Flex, 4371 W. Charleston Blvd. Midnight, Sat. $6. Sci Fi Empire, 4331 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $6. 314-0330.

Visual art

Art Encounter: Artwork by Jennifer Main, Vance A. Larson, Misha Boriskoff, Cyndee Bossung, Loppo Martinez. 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd. and 3979 Spring Mountain Road. 227-0220.

Art de Vignettes: Works include original paintings, sculptures, art glass, estate and one-of-a-kind jewelry, fashion art and architectural pieces. 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 734-3202.

Arts Factory: Flower in the Desert photo exhibit marking 10th anniversary of Mystere. Through Dec. 26. 101 E. Charleston Blvd. 676-1111.

Artemus Ham Hall: PhotoFields by Michael Bernard, through Jan. 2. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 895-2787.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art: Treasures from Chatsworth: A British Noble House, through Jan. 18. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission is $12-$15.3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 693-7871.

CCSN Fine Arts Gallery: Featuring artists Jennifer Steensma Hoag and Steve Harp. Ezekiel Lee Orona through Jan. 15. 8a.-8p. Mon.-Fri. and 8a.-5p. Saturday. Free. CCSN Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-4006.

Charleston Heights Arts Center: Motels of the Fifties by Michelle Auboiron, through Dec. 7. Sukey Bryan Dec. 13-Jan. 25. 800 S. Brush St. 229-4674.

City Hall Bridge Gallery: Art in the City: Taking a Look at Public Art, through Jan. 30. Second floor of Las Vegas City Hall, 400 Stewart Ave. 229-4631.

City Lights Gallery: 26 Water St., Suite C, Henderson. www.citylightsart.com.

Clark County Library: Roman Mucha's Graphic Works, through Dec. 14. 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3400.

East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center: Occupied Space: Connecting Artists with Public Spaces by local artists, through June. 250 N. Eastern Ave. 229-1515.

Enterprise Library: Pen Women annual exhibit, through Jan. 18. 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. 507-3761.

Entertainment Galleries: Continuing exhibition featuring works of Tom Everhart, Al Hirschfeld, Ronnie Wood, Matt Rinard, Alphonse Muchas and American Film Institute's "Art of the Movies" collection. 9a.-11p. Sun.-Thu; 10a.-midnight, Fri. and Sat. (In the Venetian) 3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 866-6813.

Gallery Au Go-Go: The Las Vegas Story art show. Las Vegas art and culture featuring artists from all over valley and California with true Vegas theme. Limited edition posters. 8p. Dec. 13. 4972 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 11. 419-5681.

Gallery P: The Philosophy of the Wizards by Omar Centeno. 982 American Pacific Drive, Suite 204, Henderson.

Green Valley Library: Dream Future-Dreams Past by Richard DeMoss, through Dec. 21. 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. 507-3790.

Guggenheim Hermitage Museum: A Century of Painting from Renoir to Rothko, through May 2. $15 for adults; $11 students; $7 children 6-12; $12 for Nevada residents and seniors and free for members and children younger than 6. Venetian Hotel, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 414-2440.

Henderson Multigenerational Center Art Gallery: Hidden Visions by Judith Link Ruth, through Dec. 19. 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. 492-4621.

Las Vegas Art Museum: Fall Art Round-up, juried exhibit showcasing 68 Las Vegas artists, through Dec. 31. 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 360-8000.

Las Vegas Natural History Museum: Out of Africa, ongoing. 900 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 384-3466.

Left of Center Art Gallery: Africa: The Source, through the entire year. 207 W. Gowan Road, North Las Vegas. 647-7378.

Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse: An Abstract World by Nicholas A. Price, indefinite. 333 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 471-7709.

Mandalay Bay Godt-Cleary Gallery: Contemporary artists from 1960-present. Featuring Ed Ruscha through Jan. 15. Mandalay Place (skybridge between Mandalay Bay and Luxor). 632-7777.

Marjorie Barrick Museum: Colorado Series by Michelle Auboiron, through Dec. 7. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 895-3381.

Rainbow Library: International House of Blues Foundation Art Competition works, through Jan. 4. 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. 507-3710.

Reed Whipple Cultural Center: Images from the Boneyard by Judy Natal, Laura Domela, Abigail Gumbiner and Terry Sutherland, through Jan. 4. 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 229-4674 .

Rosemary's Restaurant: Art group exhibition, through Jan. 10. 8125 W. Sahara Ave. 869-9002.

SAI Oriental Art Gallery: Original artwork by Asian artists. 4180 S. Rainbow Blvd. 222-0251.

Sawyer State Office Building: Pioneers by Nicholas A. Price, indefinite. 500 E. Washington Ave. 471-7709.

Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art: Works by national and international artists with emphasis on art after postmodernism. Noon-4p. Wed.-Sat. 1000 E. Sahara Ave. 240-2777.

Spring Valley Library: A Turn for the Better, Las Vegas Woodturners Association, through Dec. 9. 4280 S. Jones Blvd. 507-3820.

Summerlin Library: Work by Allan Bell, through Jan. 6. 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 507-3860.

Sunrise Library: Nevada Watercolor Society Fall Show, through Jan. 13. 5400 Harris Ave. 507-3900.

Venetian Entertainment Galleries: Driven by the Music by Donna Summer, through Dec. 17. 414-1000.

West Las Vegas Arts Center: 5IVE Finger Miscount 2, through Jan. 3. 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

West Las Vegas Library: Revolutionary Heroes of Mexico by Olaf Rivera Gutierrez, through Dec. 7. 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

Wynn Collection: The Wynn Collection, including Cezanne, Gauguin, Manet, Matisse, Modigliani, Picasso, Van Gogh and Warhol. 3145 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Former Desert Inn Hotel. 733-4100.

Comedy clubs

Boomers Humors: Open mic stand-up show. 8p. Sundays. No cover/one-drink min. Sign up for stage time: 217-1679. Boomer's, 3200 Sirius Ave. 217-1679.

Bourbon Street: Comedy Chaos with Don Tjernagel, 12:30a. last Fri. and Sat. of each month. $12.50, includes one drink. Bourbon Street, 120 E. Flamingo Road. 737-7200.

Catch a Rising Star: 10p. Mon.-Sun. and an additional show at 7:30p. Thu. $18.95. Alonzo Boden and Eric Schwartz, through Dec. 4. Mike Saccone, Rob Sherwood, Dec. 14-21. Derrick Cameron, Barry Friedman, Dec. 22-28. Rocky Laporte, Karen Rontowski, Dec. 29-30. Excalibur, 3850 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 597-7600.

Club West Comedy Corral: 8p. Thu. through Dec. 18. Free. Saddle West, 1220 S. Highway 160, Pahrump. 800-433-3987.

Coachman Comedy Corner: Hosted by Peter Banks as Austin Powers, 9p. Mon. Coachman's Inn, 3240 S. Eastern Ave. 731-4202.

The Comedy Stop: 8 and 10:30p. Daily. $17.50. Thursdays are 2-for-1 local appreciation nights. Tropicana, 3801 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 739-2714.

The Comedy Zone: 9p. Tue.-Sun. $14.95. Sun., Tue. and Wed. are 2-for-1 locals appreciation nights. Plaza, 1 Main St. 386-2110, Ext. 2444.

The Improv: 8:30 and 10:30p.$24.95. Daily, except Mondays. Kivi Rogers, Nick Griffin, David Gee, through Dec. 7. Max Alexander, Kenny Bob Davis, Shayma Tash, Dec. 9-14. Harrah's, 3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 369-5111.

Laugh Trax: 7:30 and 10p. Tue.-Thu. and Sat; 7:30 and 9p. Fri. $12.95. Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 367-2411.

Riviera Comedy Club: 8:30 and 10:30p. O'Brien & Valdez, Bob Dubac, Amy Barnes, Frank Gia, through Dec. 7. Jon Manfrellotti, Matt Weinhold, Steve Lazarus, Dec. 8-14. $17.95. Riviera, 2901 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 794-9433.

A Rock and Roll Comedy Revue: Starring Benny Baker, 10:45p. Thu.-Sun. $19.95, $9.95 for locals. Plaza, 1 Main St. 386-2444.

Sandy Hackett's Comedy Club: 9p. nightly. $13.95, $14.95 includes dinner. Greek Isles, 305 Convention Center Drive. 228-7591.

Groups and Clubs

Southern Nevada Blues Association: 1p. Dec. 7. Tommy Rocker's Cantina & Grill, 4275 Industrial Road. 456-8776, www.snvblues.org.

Las Vegas Management Society: Monthly luncheon. Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 949-9800, lmoulton@bankofcommerce-nevada.com.

Celebrity Look-a-Likes: Amateur and professional informal group, 7p. Tue. Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. 335-4728.

Las Vegas Screenwriters Association: Meets twice per month for peer review and support. 968-5525 or lvsa@yahoogroups.com.

Desert Sculptors: 658-2668. www.desertsculptors.org.

Nevada for Kucinich Campaign: Meet Up meeting, 7p. first Thu. of each month; Organizational meeting, 6p. third Wed and 6p. third Thu. 292-9776. www.kicinich2004.meetup.com.

B.U.S.E.: Business Professionals, Up and Comers, Socialites and Entrepreneurs, 7p. Tue. Chameleon Studios. www.bluemanmoving.com/buse/buseEnrollment.htm.

Alpine Ski & Snowboard Club: Weekly meetings and socials, 7p. Thu. Tommy Rockers, 4275 Industrial Road. 362-7669. escapelasvegas.com.

Extreme Cheer All Stars: Accepting girls ages 5-18 to join competitive cheer squads for upcoming season. www.eteamz.com/extremecheerallstars.com, 597-9294.

Las Vegas Internet Chamber of Commerce: Monthly after-hours business network, 6p. fourth Tue. of each month. (Except for Nov. Meeting is Nov. 20) Cheeseburger at the Oasis, Desert Passage, Aladdin. www.lvicc.com.

Pyramid Power Talkers: Meets 5:30p. Tue. Luxor, 3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 896-4669.

Provocateurs Toastmasters: Meets third Sat. of each month. Round Table Pizza, 7460 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 896-4669.

Red Rock Audubon Society: 646-2066.

Separated or Divorced People: Weekly discussions, 7p. Wed. Denny's, 2545 E. Fremont St. 384-7441.

Crossdressers Support Group: Monthly meetings for heterosexual Crossdressers, wives, girlfriends and significant others. Married and single crossdressers welcome. Las Vegas chapter of Tri-Ess (the Society for the Second Self ). 387-3891, lasvegastug@yahoo.com.

Kaleidoscope: Social club for interracial couples. 480-9254.

Las Vegas Jamband Society: Meets 7:30p. first Tue. of each month. Danny's II, 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd. 451-8315.

Las Vegas Bird Club: Meets at 1:30p. second Sun. of each month. Christmas party, 1:30p. Dec. 14. Elks Lodge, 2939 Vandermeer St. 395-9855, 645-6129.

Rosicrucian Order: "What is the Philosopher's Stone?" 7:30p. Dec. 15. 101 S. Rancho Drive, 645-7648.

Dance Elegance: Ballroom and Latin dancing, 7:30p. Fri. Swing and Latin dancing, 8p. Sat. 1201 Arville St.

Las Vegas Backgammon Club: Meets 7p. Tue. Elks Club, W. Charleston Blvd. 458-0926.

Singles Travel Club: Second and fourth Mon. Ages 40 and up. Local and world travel planned. Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. 650-8564.

Vocal Vegans Toastmasters Club: Noon Thu. Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Central Parkway. 455-2860.

I'll Drink to That Toastmasters: 6p. Thu. Stakeout, 4800 Maryland Parkway. 362-7502.

Coalition to Prevent the Erosion of Human Rights: Opposes USA PATRIOT Act provisions and war against Iraq. 6:30p. Tue. 382-5344, 791-1965.

BDSM/Alternative Lifestyles: All community munch. 8p. Fri. Skinny Dugan's Pub, 4127 W. Charleston Blvd. 296-9331. 7p. Wed. Scoreboard Lounge, 2400 S. Jones Blvd. 368-2711. 296-9331.

Funtimers: Local singles social group for single people over 40. Mixers, 6p. Tue. Calico Jack's. 5p. Fri. Tuscany's. 387-3887.

Transmission Meditation: A specialized form of group meditation. 7p. Tue. Thu. and Sun. 837-3393, 260-4959.www.shareintl.org

Las Vegas Gunlovers: Singles club for target-shooting sports. Meets first Fri. of each month. Target shooting two times each month on Sat. ddcone@hotmail.com.

CuisineClub.Com: Gourmet dining social club. Mixer, 6p. first Thu. of each month. Z'Tejas, 3824 Paradise Road. Smoker, 6p. third Tue. of each month. Chicago Brewing Company, 2201 S. Fort Apache Road.

Alpine Ski & Snowboard Club: Weekly meetings 7p. Thu. 362-7669.

Performing Arts Center Inc.: Nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for the construction of performing arts center in Las Vegas. 457-7919.

Single Volunteers of Las Vegas: Meet other singles while volunteering for nonprofit organizations, as well as happy hour and social events. www.singlevolunteers.org/lasvegas.

Divorced & Widowed Adjustment Inc.: Offers free weekly programs for emotional support and recovery. 735-5544.

No Kidding!: Social club for child-free adults. Sunday brunch first Sunday of every month. 614-4184.

Friends and Family of Incarcerated Persons: Support group. 7p. Fri. 2000 S. Maryland Parkway. 223-6600.

The Adventurers: Social club offering activities for people aged 20-50, married or single. Monthly welcome mixer, first Thu. of each month, Jack's Irish Pub and Laugh Trax, Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Weekly Happy hour, Fri. McMullan's Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. 650-2896, www.LasVegasAdventureres.com.

Transgender Support and Advocacy Group: 6p. Tuesdays. Desert Springs Hospital, 2075 E. Flamingo Road. 392-2132.

Parents Without Partners: Monthly singles dance. 7:30p. Membership orientation, 8p. dance. 383-6927, 396-3504. Activity line: 223-5919.

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Reading Groups: Amazing Reading Group, 7p. fourth Wed. of each month. West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Ave. 507-3942; Book Lovers' Bistro, 7p. third Wed. of each month. Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4011. Brown Bag Book Club, 11a. Thu. Laughlin Library, 2840 S. Needles Highway, Laughlin. 507-4070; Contemporary Fiction Book Club, 7p. third Tue. of each month; Great Books Reading and Discussion Group, 7p. second and fourth Tue. of each month. Clark County Library; Murder in the Library Book Group, 7p. second Tue. of each month and 10a. following Wed. Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3646. Planet Las Vegas Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Discussion Group, 7p. third Thu. of each month. Las Vegas Library, 833 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 507-4395; Rainbow Book Club, 7p. second Wed. of each month, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. 507-3711; Sahara West Book Discussion Group, 7p. last Thu. of each month. Sahara West Library; Spanish Language Book Discussion Group, 6p. first Mon. of each month. Clark County Library; Spring Valley Book Discussion Group, 7p. first Thu. of each month, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. 507-3830; Book Chat Cafe, 10:30a. third Sat. of each month. Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 507-3646; West Las Vegas Book Club Social Hour, 7p. second Tue of each month. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-4472. Night Readers Book Club, 5p. Wed. Laughlin Library, 2840 S. Needles Highway. 507-4070. Murder of the Month Book Discussion Club, 7p. third Tue. of each month. Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. 507-3761.