Events for August 28, 2008
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Early Morning
- Fahrenheit on Viva Vision : at Fremont Street Experience, Midnight to 12:30 a.m. (Free)
- Binion's $50 Buy-In Daily Poker Tournament: No limit Hold'em at Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel, 2 a.m. ($50)
Morning
- Hot to Trot Walking Club: at Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. (Free)
- Paddle Tennis: at Mirabelli Community Center, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ($2)
- Paddle Tennis: at Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Free)
- Recreation Station: at Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($42)
- 2008 National Celebration of the Pure Spanish Horse: South Point Equestrian at South Point Events Center, 8 a.m. (Free)
- Gym Walking: A fitness activity for the young at heart. at North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (Free)
- Tai Chi: A fitness activity for the young at heart. at North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (Free)
- T’ai Chi classes: T’ai Chi classes at Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 9 a.m.
- Searchlight Historical Museum: at Searchlight Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Free)
- Bridge to Forgiveness art exhibit at Atomic Testing Museum: at The Atomic Testing Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($9)
- Seniorcize: A fitness activity for the young at heart. at North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (Free)
- Yoga: A fitness activity for the young at heart. at North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center, 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. (Free)
- Boulder Dam Hotel Museum: at Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($1 - $2)
- Toddler Storytimes: at Rainbow Library , 10 a.m. (Free)
- Binion's $50 Buy-In Daily Poker Tournament: No limit Hold'em at Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel, 10 a.m. ($50)
- Toddler Time: at Aliante Library, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Sapphire Pool: at The Rio, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ($10 - $30)
- Hokes Medical Arts at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center: at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Free)
- The Green House exhibit at Springs Preserve: at Springs Preserve, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Las Vegas Collects Contemporary at the Las Vegas Art Museum : Enjoy a variety of art at the Las Vegas Art Museum's new exhibit at Las Vegas Art Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($3 - $6)
- Country Fresh Farmers Market: at Henderson Events Plaza, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Free)
- Mommy and Me Group: Meet other moms in the area. at City Blend Coffee, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Free)
- Baby Lapsit: at Aliante Library, 11 a.m.
- Neighborhood Cafe: A lunch for seniors that is co-sponsored by the Nevada Division of Aginig Services. at North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center, 11 a.m. ($1.50)
- Birthday Bashes : A special event for seniors to celebrate birthdays. at North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ($1)
- Exploration for Tots: An early childhood development class for ages 18 months to 5 years. at Hollywood Recreation and Community Services Center , 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ($12)
- Preschool Story Time: at Aliante Library, 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Afternoon
- Mega Stack Series: Poker tournament at Caesars Palace, Noon
- Preschool Story Time: at Aliante Library, 1 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Las Vegas Classic Jazz Band: Six-piece band performs daily at Gold Coast, 1 p.m. (Free)
- Kindergarten Storytime: at Summerlin Library, 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
- Jerry Tiffe: Don't forget your dancin' shoes! at Boulder Station, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Free)
- Binion's $70 Buy-In Daily Poker Tournament: No limit Hold'em at Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel, 2 p.m. ($70 - $110)
- The Dennis Bono Show: For Prime Rewards Winners only at Sam's Town, 2 p.m. (Free)
- "Hit Parade" feat. Entertainers Direct from the Strip: at Suncoast Hotel and Casino, 2 p.m. (Free)
- "Talent Show" Hosted by John Fredericks: at Suncoast Hotel and Casino, 2 p.m. (Free)
- Ceramics Class: Clay sculpture slipcast at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ($16)
- Fun Zone Drop-in Program: A program designed to provide a safe and supervised alternative for youth featuring games, crafts, physical activities and events. at North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Free - $3)
- Teen Scene: at Becker Community School, 2:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. ($8 - $35)
- Teen Scene: at Johnson Community School, 2:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. ($8 - $35)
- Big Elvis: Voted 2006 Best of Las Vegas Elvis Impersonator at Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Table Tennis: at Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Free)
- Nintendo Wii: at Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Free)
- Cool By the Pool: Located on the third floor pool deck. at Las Vegas Hilton, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Ceramics Class: Advanced ceramics class (prerequisite class required) at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ($75)
- Private Music Lesson: Voice or instrument at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ($90)
- Social Hour: at Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Free)
- Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas: Authentic bands from Munich, Germany. at Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Tiny Toes Ballet: A class for ages 3 and 4. at Hollywood Recreation and Community Services Center , 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. ($12)
- Tribute to Frank, Sammy, Joey & Dean: at Greek Isles Hotel and Casino, 5:30 p.m. ($46.85 - $59.95)
- Drop-in Story Time: Family style story time appropriate for all ages. at Aliante Library, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursdays at Las Vegas Hilton: Live music, performances and the chance to win cash prizes. at Las Vegas Hilton, 5:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. (Free)
- Karate I: A martial arts class suitable for the entire family that is a combination of Goju-Shorei, Shoto-Kan, Tae Kwan Do, BFK Kenpo and Jujitsu. at North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ($27)
- Yoga 101: Develop strength with flexibility. at North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. ($15)
- Cake Decorating: Learn how to base ice cakes, make perfect orders and roses. at North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ($15)
Evening
- Ladies Night Out: Paint Your Own Pottery at All Fired Up!, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ($10 - $999.99)
- TJ's All-Star Karaoke Party: Enjoy music, comedy, impersonations and more, then get up on stage and become a lounge singer. at Piano Bar at Harrah's, 6 p.m.
- Ceramics Class: Beginning and inermediate pottery. at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ($75)
- Dance Class: Flamenco at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. ($30)
- BMX Class I: A class that teaches the basics of BMX. at Hollywood Recreation and Community Services Center , 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ($25)
- Ballet: A class for ages 6 to 12. at Hollywood Recreation and Community Services Center , 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ($18)
- Hawthorne Heights at VooDoo Beach at the Rio: at The Rio, 6 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Karate II: This class is an extension of Kifaru Karate I. at North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ($27)
- International Cooking: A class that teaches simple international dishes. at North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ($15)
- Lance Burton: One of Vegas' most popular and longest-running magic acts. at Monte Carlo, 7 p.m. ($66.50 - $72.55)
- Phantom - Las Vegas Spectacular: The shortened version of the original Phantom, but with added Las Vegas flair. at The Venetian, 7 p.m. ($75.90 - $250)
- The Country Superstars Tribute: Impersonations of country music stars. at Fitzgeralds, 7 p.m. ($39.95)
- Bonnie Graham and Mike Shane: Variety music. at Becker’s Steakhouse, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Free)
- Shooting Stars Karaoke: Seize the chance to sing like you're one of the greats. at Kixx Lounge at Boulder Station, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- William Moran Jazz Trio: at Romance Ultra Lounge, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Live Music at the Shimmer Cabaret: Listen to live music and enjoy the ambience of a cabaret style bar and lounge. at Las Vegas Hilton, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Vegas Mob Tour: at Greek Isles Hotel and Casino, 7 p.m. ($56.25)
- Jersey Boys: The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at The Palazzo Resort Hotel and Casino, 7 p.m. ($70.70 - $147.70)
- Dance Class: Latin dance workout at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ($30)
- BMX Class II: at Hollywood Recreation and Community Services Center , 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ($25)
- Bobby Dickerson: Variety music. at Round Bar at Rampart Casino, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Free)
- "O" by Cirque du Soleil: It's "O" so much fun at "O" by Cirque du Soleil.. at Bellagio , 7:30 p.m. ($165)
- Jeff McBride Magic at the Edge at Palace Station: at Palace Station, 7:30 p.m. ($49)
- Karaoke at Brendan's Irish Pub: at Brendan’s Irish Pub at the Orleans Hotel, 8 p.m.
- Cash Karaoke with Jimmy Z: at Brendan’s Irish Pub at the Orleans Hotel, 8 p.m. (Free)
- Boulder Blues : Listen to featured blues artists every Thursday night. at The Railhead at Boulder Station, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Free)
- Michael Gabriel: at Havana Cigar Bar on Paradise, 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Binion's $120 Buy-In Daily Poker Tournament: No limit Hold'em at Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel, 8 p.m. ($120)
- Acoustic Strip with Love Pentagon at House of Blues: at House of Blues, 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (Free)
- Jerry Tiffe Band: Big band dancing with Las Vegas band leader Jerry Tiffe at Arizona Charlie's Decatur, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Rockshow Thursdays: Rock music at the Canyon Club in the Four Queens Hotel & Casino. at The Canyon Club, 8:30 p.m. ($10)
- Karaoke with DJ Ron: Karaoke every Thursday night hosted by DJ Ron at Tequila Cantina, 8:30 p.m.
- Frankie Moreno Band: This musical blend of rock, punk and funk is a high-energy staple downtown. at Rush Lounge, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. (Free)
- Blues Storm: at Sam's Town, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. (Free)
Night
- Imperial Palace Karaoke: at Imperial Palace, 9 p.m.
- Karaoke Thursdays : DJ Two Tons of Fun hosts karaoke night. at Sagos Baja Tavern and Lounge, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Sunrise Ranch Bar and Grill Karaoke: at Sunrise Ranch Bar and Grill, 9 p.m.
- Tropics Lounge Karaoke: It's karaoke time at the Tropics Lounge. at Tropicana Resort & Casino, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Money Plays Acoustic Open-Mic Night hosted by Anne Donahue: Show off your acoustical skills at Money Plays every Thursday night. at Money Plays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Dueling Piano Twins : Witness the standoff between twin pianists as they play for the title of best piano player. at Piano Bar at Harrah's, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill: Live music: Enjoy live music inside Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill complete with country music memorabilia and cowboy hats. at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Porch Dogs with Michael Soli and Scotty Alexander: at Hooters Hotel-Casino, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- At Just Jazz, it's just jazz.: at Just Jazz, 9 p.m.
- Greg Peterson: Greg Peterson and his four-piece band perform at Bill'sGamblin' Hall & Saloon hits from the 1970s up through today's latest chart toppers. at Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. (Free)
- The Vision Band: A mix of R&B, jazz, blues and rock n' roll performers join forces on one stage to create a stellar performance with loads of energy. at Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. (Free)
- Karaoke Club: Nightly karoke at Imperial Palace. at Imperial Palace, 9 p.m. (Free)
- Open Mic night with Anne Donohue at Money Plays: at Money Plays, 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Karaoke at Calico Jack's Saloon: On Thrusday, Friday and Saturday nights, award-winning karaoke jockey, James Bellamy hosts karaoke. at Calico Jack's Saloon, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- The Kitty Club: Live entertainment: Live bands and performances nightly inside Mandalay Bay's main lounge. at Mandalay Bay, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Phantom - Las Vegas Spectacular: The shortened version of the original Phantom, but with added Las Vegas flair. at The Venetian, 9:30 p.m. ($75.90 - $250)
- Rich and Famous: Top 40 Hits Performed at Ovation, 10 p.m. (Free)
- Karaoke with Danny G.: Danny G. hosts karaoke at Dino's Lounge at Dino's Lounge, 10 p.m.
- Hip Karaoke Dance with Uncle Paul: Dancing and karaoke. at Downstairs Bar, 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. (Free)
- Underground Crown at Take 1 Nightclub: Hip-hop and rap open mic. at Take 1 Nightclub, 10 p.m.
- Live music every night at the Sand Dollar Blues Lounge.: at Sand Dollar Blues Nightclub and Lounge, 10 p.m. (Free)
- X Burlesque at Bugsy's Cabaret in the Flamingo: Traditional burlesque meets spunky dance styles of the MTV generation in "X-Burlesque.'' at Flamingo, 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ($53.30 - $65.40)
- Boyz Night at Freezone: at Freezone, 11 p.m.
- Sounds of Sam: A funky Jazz infusion. at New York Cafe, 11 p.m. (Free)
- Binion's $70 Buy-In Daily Poker Tournament: No limit Hold'em at Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel, 11 p.m. ($70)
- Panama: Enjoy '80s rock and Top 40 Hits performing Thursday-Monday. at Dick's Last Resort, 11 p.m. (Free)
- Sin City Heat at the Hilton: at Las Vegas Hilton, 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
- IMAX Theatre: Luxor's over-digitized 3D film theatre. at Luxor, 11:59 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. ($9.99 - $12)
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- Burning Man: Black Rock City, Time TBA ($295)
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