WEEKEND FOOD & FUN

A BIG Weekend of Events, Festivals, Movies and more. From FREE to very CHEAP we try to provide you with the MOST accurate local events for locals OFF the STRIP

September 19 Janet Jackson - Mandalay Bay Events Center, (702) 632-7777
September 19 UNLV Wine Affair - Green Valley Ranch Poolside, (702) 617-7777
September 19 Rodrigo y Gabriela - Hard Rock Hotel, (702) 693-5000
September 19 Tera Patrick Mistress Couture Lingerie Party - Privé Nightclub, (702) 523-6002
September 19 Ashlry Tisdale Celebrates Jennifer Tisdale's Birthday - The Bank Nightclub, (702) 693-8300
September 19-20 Morris Day & The Time - Boulder Station, (702) 547-5300
September 19-20 Tony Bennett - Las Vegas Hilton, (702) 732-5111
September 19-21 Paul Williams - South Point Casino, (702) 797-8055
September 19-21 Tower Of Power - Suncoast Hotel, (702) 636-7075
September 19-21 BigHorn Rodeo - Horseman's Park, (888) 643-6472
September 19-21 Boyz II Men - Orleans Hotel (702) 365-7111
September 19-21 Magic Lucky Tango Nights - Riviera Hotel, (702) 372-9581
September 20 Billy Ray Cyrus - Cannery Casino, (702) 507-5700
September 20 Kid Rock - Palms Concert Theater, (702) 942-7777
September 20 Atomic Punks - Santa Fe Station, (702) 547-5300
September 20 Seal - Green Valley Ranch, (702) 547-5300
September 20 Between The Buried And Me - House of Blues, (702) 632-7777
September 20 Lindsey Buckingham - Hard Rock Hotel, (702) 693-5000
September 20 Foreigner - Terrible's Star of the Desert Arena, (702) 386-7867
September 20 6th Annual Hoodie Awards Hosted by Steve Harvey - Orleans Arena, (702) 284-7777
September 20 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series - Las Vegas Motor Speedway, (702) 644-4444
September 20 Joe Bonamassa - Clark County Amphitheater, (702) 455-8200
September 20 Knock Out Kings of Comedy - Planet Hollywood Resort, (702) 785-5555
September 20 The Pussycat Dolls Melody Thorntion Birthday Celebration - Privé Nightclub, (702) 523-6002
September 20 Heidi Montag Clelbating Her Birthday - Christian Audigier The Night Club, (702) 894-7111
September 20-21 Cher - Caesars Palace, (702) 866-1400
September 22 Lil Jon Hosts Brandon Roque's Birthday - Privé Nightclub, (702) 523-6002
September 23-24 Cher - Caesars Palace, (702) 866-1400
September 23-27 Barry Manilow - Las Vegas Hilton, (702) 732-5755
September 24 My Morning Jacket - Hard Rock Hotel, (702) 693-5000
September 24 Arena Mountain-X Mountain Bike Competition - South Point Casino, (702) 797-8055
September 25-26 Foo Fighters - Hard Rock Hotel, (702) 693-5000
September 25-28 Super Run Car Show - Water Street @ Downtown Henderson, (702) 683-2248

BALLOONAPALOOZA III featuring hot air balloons, a carnival, circus show, and live music. Hours are 5-10 p.m. today, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 780 W. Craig Road. Balloon glows will be at 7 p.m. today and Saturday. Everclear will perform at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free; $5 for parking (633-2650).

'IT TAKES A VILLAGE' ANTI-VIOLENCE CELEBRATION featuring free carnival games, a poster contest, jump house, balloon artist and face painting 6-7 p.m. today at Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St. A basketball game with law enforcement and city of Las Vegas staff will be at 7 p.m. followed with a peace rally by Operation Lasting Peace. The event will also feature Buffalo Soldiers and their horses, the Jam Squad and Pop Warner cheerleaders and free hot dogs and sodas while supplies last (229-6374).

POWER PLAY SPORTSCARD AND MEMORABILIA SHOW featuring memorabilia and sportscard booths located throughout the Galleria at Sunset mall 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday at 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. A meet-and-greet with UFC star Stephan Bonner will be 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Center Court (434-0202).

'10MINUTEMAX' presented by Dream City and featuring dance, music and performances by members of "Stomp Out Loud" and members and veterans of Cirque du Soleil shows at 9 p.m. Monday in Celebrity Showroom, 201 N. Third St., $15 (384-2769).

APOLLO UNDERGROUND the talent showcase hosted by Willie Macc will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at The Box Office, 1129 S. Casino Center Blvd. Admission is $10 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting victims of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Gustav (204-6689).

ARTEXPO LAS VEGAS featuring more than 300 exhibitors showcasing their artwork noon-6 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $10. (888-608-5300).

MOUNTAIN'S EDGE CACTUS CUP FESTIVAL the three-day mountain bike racing event will have a festival featuring a climbing wall, food and live music by Misty Murphy, Sparkle Motion at 4 p.m. Saturday at Mountain's Edge Exploration Park, 9700 S. Buffalo Drive (706-549-6632 or 898-5777).

'DIAMONDS IN THE DESERT' the Top Rank boxing card features Kid Diamond, Javier Jauregui and Vanes Martirosyan will be presented at 5 p.m. today in the Star of the Desert Arena at Buffalo Bill's, Interstate 15 South at Primm, $10-$35 (800-386-7867). POETS' CORNER the open mic event is hosted by Keith Brantley at 7:30 p.m. today at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., free (229-4800).

TROPICAL LATIN DANCE featuring the Vega Sabor Orchestra will be at 7 p.m. today at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., $15 (229-1515).

MEET THE DRIVERS AUTOGRAPH SESSION featuring drivers Todd Bodine, Ted Musgrave, Dennis Setzer, Justin Marks, Matt Crafton, Shelby Howard, David Starr, Jeff Green, Terry Cook, Stacy Compton, Brian Scott, Marc Mitchell, Shane Sieg and Donny Lia 6-7:30 p.m. today at the Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South (380-7777).

OLYMPIA CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENTS A free meet-and-greet with Olympian competitors will be at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Mardi Gras Ballroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Mr. Olympia judging, fitness and Ms. Olympia Finals will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Figure and Mr. Olympia Finals will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 and a superstar seminar 11 a.m. Sept. 28, $54.50-$210 (284-7777).

WOOFSTOCK: A DOG DAY IN THE PARK featuring live entertainment, performances by Smarty Paws and LVMPD K-9 Unit, information booths, pet competitions and more 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at C.P. "Pop" Squires Park at the Village of Centennial Springs, corner of Farm Road and Tule Springs near US Highway 95/Durango Drive intersection. For more information visit http://www.centennialsprings.com/.

The Outdoor Picture Show: Bridge to Terabithia
Friday, September 19, 8:00 pm

Enjoy a free family movie under the stars at The Green, adjacent to Whole Foods Market, in The District at Green Valley Ranch. Complimentary popcorn is provided.Admission is free.

Vegas Sabor Orchestra Tropical Latin Dance
Friday, September 19, 6 p.m.

salsa/merengue dance workshop; 7 to 10 p.m. danceEast Las Vegas Community/Senior Center250 North Eastern Avenue, 229-1515Back by popular demand, the big band, Vegas Sabor Orchestra is ready to liven up your evening with tropical Latin dance music you will love in our grand ballroom. Enjoy salsa, meringue, cumbia, cha cha and a number of original arrangements by these well-known Las Vegas Latin musicians with origins from Peru to the United States, lead by Musical Director Mario Arseno, Jr. Start the evening at 6 p.m. with a free, pre-dance salsa/meringue workshop to refresh those dance moves. No-host bar available.The East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center is a non-smoking establishment.General Admission Tickets: $10 advance; $15 event day

Free Movie in the Field (all ages)
Friday, September 19, 8 p.m.
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.

Enjoy a recently released family field under the stars. Refreshments available for sale. Call for title.

Town Square LIVE
September 20th, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Town Square Pavilion, live concert
Town Square Las Vegas
6605 Las Vegas Blvd S,
Las Vegas, NV 89119,
(702) 269-5005

Moonlight Concert Series – Joe Bonomassa
September 20, 7 pm
Clark County Amphitheater,
500 South Grand Central Parkway,
Las Vegas, 89106

Free admission. Picnics, blankets & chairs are welcome. No pets.

SUPER RUN CLASSIC CAR SHOW the kick-off event for the classic car show will be noon-8 p.m. Thursday at The District, 2240 Village Walk Drive, Henderson. The show, which will feature more than 1,000 hot rods, classic, vintage and muscle cars, contests, vendors and live music will be Sept. 26-28 at Water Street District and Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Hours are 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 26-27. The show opens at 8 a.m. Sept. 28 with the awards presentation beginning at 1 p.m. (267-2171).

LAS VEGAS GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL featuring food, live music, Greek gifts, art, clothing, jewelry, a children's entertainment area, church tours and lectures and more 3-11 p.m. today, noon-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-10 p.m. Sunday at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 El Camino Road, $5 (248-3896).

The Outdoor Picture Show: The Simpson's Movie (edited)
Saturday, September 20, 8:00 pm

Enjoy a free family movie under the stars at The Green, adjacent to Whole Foods Market, in The District at Green Valley Ranch. Complimentary popcorn is provided.Admission is free.

Jazz on the Lake – Genevieve
Saturday, September 20, 7 – 10 pm

Relax lakeside while enjoying smooth jazz in the Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas. Blankets and chairs welcome. No coolers please. For more information call (702) 564-4766.

UNLV Rebels football team vs. Iowa State
September 20, 6 pm
Sam Boyd StadiumTickets $17 - $35
Call (702) 739-FANS

Kids at The District
Saturday, September 20 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at The Green
The District at Green Valley Ranch

Kid’s Day at The District is a day for the kids to play, and it’s all free! There will be carnival style games, face painters, a caricature artist, balloons, and more. The day includes live music and entertainment from Marble Canyon, the all-kid band, and a magician. Plus, guests can register to win a kids-sized electric Mercedes Benz from Fletcher Jones Imports. The day wraps up with an Outdoor Picture Show screening of The Simpson’s Movie.

Yoga at the Springs Preserve
Tuesday, September 23, 8:30 – 9:30 am

Participants learn the fundamental postures of different yoga disciplines in a natural, calming setting. $15 non-members; $12 members per class.The Las Vegas Springs Preserve333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada (between US 95 and Alta Drive)Reservations are required by calling (702) 822-7786

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