Here is the latest list of 13 things to do in the Las Vegas valley for May 10-16:
1. Las Vegas Car Stars returns to downtown Las Vegas for the 10th year. More than 75 of the world’s most famous cars and their stars are participating in the event this weekend. The big car show is happening Saturday on Fremont Street.
2. The GRAMMY Award-wining trio Lady Antebellum is performing Friday, Saturday, Wednesday and next Friday and Saturday at the Pearl Concert Theater inside The Palms hotel-casino. Their show is titled “Our Kind of Vegas.”
3. Watch “Ralph Breaks the Internet” for free on Friday at Valley View Park. Coolers, picnics and blankets welcome. Family activities start at 6. Sponsored by City of North Las Vegas.
4. Hollywood Vampires featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry perform Friday in The joint at the Hard Rock Hotel.
5. Las Vegas Harley Davidson is the starting point for the Randy Couture Ride For Our Troops MC Poker Run. Following the poke run, the dealership is hosting Once de Mayo Fiesto. The Cinco de Mayo themed event will feature food, margaritas, a pre-owned bike sale, trivia contest, Mariachi De Mexico and DJ Hankster.
6. The 8th annual Dillinger Block Party is happening Saturday in downtown Boulder City. The event will feature live bands, vinyl DJs, food trucks, vendors, and hilarious competitions like the Best Dog on the Block Contest, Dad Noise Competition, and Beer Drink Contest. The block party also serves as a fundraiser for the nonprofit Shane Patton Foundation, which provides scholarships to local high school students.
7. Nina Sky will perform live for party-goers poolside at Flamingo Las Vegas’ GO Pool Dayclub on Saturday. Identical twins Nicole and Natalie are best known for their single “Move Ya Body.” The duo most recently collaborated with TroyBoi and Diplo on the smash hit “Afterhours,” which has received more than 42 million views on YouTube.
8. The Las Vegas Philharmonic is closing out its 20th season Saturday at The Smith Center for Performing Arts. The program, Ode to Joy, will feature the music of Beethoven and Mendelssohn.
9. The Brews & Blues Festival is happening Saturday at Springs Preserve. The 10th annual event will feature local, national and international brewers. There will also be tasty food options and performances by the Los Angeles-based Shari Puorto Band, Shanda & The Howlers and the Chris Tofield Band.
10. The next Jazz in the Park concert on Saturday at the Clark County Government Center amphitheater will feature Normal Brown.
11. The One Love Reggae Session happens every Sunday at the Park MGM pool. Enjoy a live DJ, specialty cocktails and fried plantain chips.
12. Skye & Stars on National Astronomy Day (Saturday) at Skye Canyon will feature daytime telescope viewing in addition to evening stargazing. Guests can bring blankets and picnics. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase.
13. Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is celebrating what would have been Liberace’s 100th birthday on May 16. Guests are invited to snap a selfie with Mr. Showmanship.
If you would like to submit an event for a future list, send an email to joyce.lupiani@ktnv.com.
