Weekend Picks in the Zips – Oct. 11-13
Weekend Picks in the Zips
It’s been a long week! How about getting out this weekend and discovering fun events in your neighborhood? We’ve got your Top 10 events around town this week in our Picks in the Zips.
Friday, October 11
#1 | J Crimi 4th Annual Wine & Cheese Spectacular [Henderson]
www.jcrimieyewearboutique.com
Where: J Crimi Eyewear Boutique, 10575 S. Eastern Ave.
When: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
How Much: Free admission
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#2 |Nashville Unplugged – Featuring Darius Rucker and after party with Clay Mills [Summerlin]
www.redrock.sclv.com
Where: Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 West Charleston Boulevard
When: Doors open at 7 p.m.
How Much: $5 cover (21 and older)
Call your babysitter and get a little country crooning for date night tonight. You can’t beat only $5 for this cool concert that gets into the depths of originals from some of the best country singer/songwriters in our history.
Saturday, October 12
#3 |Crazy Spokes [Henderson]
www.bikehenderson.org
Where: Mission Hills Park, 551 Mission Hills Drive
When: 7:30 a.m.
How Much: $15 per entry (Family Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. free admission)
Gear up to and join this thirty and sixty mile organized bike ride through portions of the River Mountains Loop Trail, followed by a bike parade and family festival with live entertainment.
#4 |20th Annual Chivalry Renaissance Festival [All-Play]
www.lvrenfair.com
Where: Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Rd.
When: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
How Much: $10 adults/ $5 children and seniors
Relive the days of medieval pageantry with knights in shining armor, costumed lords and ladies, arts and crafts, live entertainment, jousting and an unending parade of fascinating characters.
#5 | Flawless Silhouettes Grand Opening [Henderson]
www.flawlesssilhouettes.com
Where: 8820 Maryland Pkwy. #115
When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
How Much: Free Admission
Support a new local business with mini massages? We’re in. This grand opening festival is family friendly, featuring body contouring, yoga, healthy smoothies and food, bounce houses, art classes and more.
#6 |Positively Kids Lucky Ducks Duck Pluck 2013 [All Play]
www.positivelykids.org
Where: Town Square
When: Noon – 4 p.m.
How Much: Free Admission
The Foundation for Positively Kids hosts its 14th annual Lucky Duck Family Festival and fundraiser in Town Square Park benefiting medically fragile children. The event will feature entertainment, games, a kid’s zone, food and drinks and the plucking of lucky ducks from the 10,000 ducks swimming in the Town Square pond.
#7 |19th Annual Summerlin Art Festival [Summerlin]
www.summerlinartfestival.com
Where: Summerlin Centre Community Park
When: 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m
How Much: Free Admission
Talented artists and craftsmen from all over the southwest will feature their paintings, glasswork, jewelry, sculpture, mixed media, chalk art and much more, along with food, drinks, children’s activities and live entertainment.
#8 | Trilogy of Terror [Summerlin]
www.freaklinghaunt.com
Where: 2321 North Rainbow Blvd (AMC Theaters Parking Lot)
When: 7 p.m. – Midnight
How Much: Prices vary ($30 for all-pass)
Freakling Bros. presents this triple shot of terrifying haunted house attractions: Castle Vampyre, Circus of Horrors and the R-rated Gates of Hell
Sunday, October 13
#9 Josh Stevens Day at Crazy Pita [Henderson]
www.joshstevensfoundation.org
Where: The District @ Green Valley Ranch
When: All Day
How Much: Purchase price of a “Kefta” pita
Enjoy some good food and help benefit a good cause as Crazy Pita will donate all sales of its Kefta Pita to the Josh Stevens Foundation, which seeks to promote kind acts in memory of Josh’s’ legacy of kindness.
#10 | Haunted Harvest [All-play]
www.springspreserve.org
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
How Much: $8 adults/ $5 children
Spooktacular fun awaits at this annual family friendly event featuring a haunted house, trick or treat stations, carnival games, haunted hayrides, live entertainment and more.
5 Ways to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Honor Survivors in Your Neighborhood This Month
Most likely you’ve been affected one way or another by breast cancer. During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are some ways for you to honor those who have battled the disease and contribute to finding a cure right in your zip code.
#1 |Winder Farms is “Passionately Pink”
www.winderfarms.com
- Where: Online at www.WinderFarms.com
- When: Now through October 31st
Local grocery home delivery company Winder Farms will donate proceeds from all Strawberry Milk sales to the local Susan G. Komen for the Cure® through the month of October. If you’re not a Winder Farms customer, just log on to winderfarms.com and sign up using the promotional “KOMENSN13” and Winder Farms will donate an additional $25 to the charity.
#2 |Hard Rock “Pinktober”
www.hardrocklasvegas.com
- Where: Hard Rock Café (both locations)
- When: Now through October 31st
In celebration of Hard Rock International’s 14th annual PINKTOBER™ campaign, both Hard Rock Cafe locations in Las Vegas will host a series of special events to raise awareness and funds for a cause that affects millions of people around the world. In addition, guests can visit Hard Rock’s Rock Shop throughout the month of October to customize Hard Rock’s classic t-shirt and make it pink for the cause. All events at Hard Rock Cafes in Las Vegas benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.
#3 |UNLV “Pink” Games
www.unlvtickets.com
- Where: Sam Boyd Stadium (and various locations)
- When: Saturday, October 12 (and various games throughout the month) at 5 p.m.
The UNLV vs. University of Hawaii Football game will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and breast cancer survivors will be honored during halftime. Other sports evens throughout the month will also benefit the fight against breast cancer.
#4 |Pink in the Park Benefit Concert – Send Me On Vacation
www.sendmeonvacation.org
- Where: Fashion Village at Boca Park
- When: Saturday, October 19
Starring Jack Walker and Rhayne Thomas, this half-day concert with surprise guests from Las Vegas entertainment community will benefit local breast cancer organizations and Send Me On Vacation, a local non-profit that sends cancer patients undergoing treatment on vacation.
#5 |Southern Highlands Pink Tee Golf Tournament
www.southernhighlands.com
- Where: Southern Highlands Golf Course
- When: Monday, October 21st
The Pink Tee is annual ladies only giggle golf and social event established to raise money for local breast cancer organizations in Southern Nevada. Contact Stephanie Karkabi, Social Events Coordinator at 702.220.6565.
BONUS: Cabo Wabo
www.cabowabocantina.com
Cabo Wabo Cantina located inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will offer pink wristbands and cocktails throughout October in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, donating a portion of proceeds to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Weekend Picks in the Zips (10.4 – 10.6)
It’s been a long week! How about getting out this weekend and discovering fun events in your neighborhood? We’ve got your Top 10 events around town this week in our Picks in the Zips.
Friday, October 4
#1 |Henderson Symphony Orchestra Concert [Green Valley]
www.hsorch.org
- Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 South Green Valley Parkway
- When: Concert starts at 8 p.m.
- How Much: Free admission ($10 donation appreciated)
Chill out with some beautiful music under the stars at the Henderson Pavilion. With a $10 donation there’s no better way to spend Friday evening.
#2 |Nashville Unplugged – Featuring Bridgette Tatum & Heather Little [Summerlin]
www.redrock.sclv.com
- Where: Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 West Charleston Boulevard
- When: Doors open at 7 p.m.
- How Much: $5 cover (21 and older)
Call your babysitter and get a little country crooning for date night tonight. You can’t beat only $5 for this cool concert that gets into the depths of originals from some of the best country singer/songwriters in our history.
Saturday, October 5
#3 |Shakespeare in the Park [Green Valley]
www.hendersonlive.com
- Where: River Mountain Park, 1941 Appaloosa Dr.
- When: Show starts at 7 p.m.
- How Much: Free Admission
“The Comedy of Errors” is on this year’s slate for the popular Shakespeare in the Park series. Pack a picnic dinner and head out for some hilarity and wholesome fun. Kid-friendly.
#4 |Grapes & Hops Festival [All Play]
www.springspreserve.org
- Where: Springs Preserve, 333 South Valley View Boulevard
- When: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- How Much: $40 advance ticket/ $70 advance pair (Benefits Par for the Cure)
Sample unlimited wine, beer and food from some of the best restaurants in town. As a kickoff to Breast Cancer Awareness Month this event is a great time for the foodie in you.
#5 |Outdoor Picture Show [Green Valley]
www.shopthedistrictgvr.com
- Where: The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive
- When: Movie starts at 7 p.m.
- How Much: Free Admission
Hotel Translyvania is tonight’s showing at the popular outdoor movie series in Henderson. Popcorn, blanket and box ‘o [insert favorite chewy candy here]…check.
#6 |Tivoli Rocks Fall Concert Series [Summerlin]
www.tivolivillagelv.com
- Where: Tivoli Village, 440 South Rampart
- When: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- How Much: Free Admission
The Arroyo Cuban Jazz Band headlines this week’s Tivoli Village Fall Concert Series. While you’re dancing away, Madagascar 3 plays at 7:30 p.m. just down the way if the kids are old enough to entertain themselves.
#7 |Southern Nevada Trails Day Celebration [Green Valley]
www.cityofhenderson.com/parks
- Where: Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway
- When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- How Much: Free Admission
All you need to know about trails, trails and more trails is promised for this family friendly daytime event. Bring your bike for a free checkup by REI and get in some exercise before your cheat dinner.
#8 |Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk [Summerlin]
www.makingstrideswalk.org
- Where: JW Marriot Las Vegas Resort at Summerlin, 221 North Rampart
- When: 8 a.m. to noon
- How Much: Donation
Get a group together for a good cause this Saturday by walking in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. You can even bring Fido for a $10 fee.
Sunday, October 6
#9 |51st Annual Art in the Park [All Play – Boulder City]
www.artinthepark.org
- Where: Wilbur, Bicentennial and Escalante Parks in Boulder City
- When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- How Much: Free Admission (Proceeds benefit Boulder City Hospital)
Over 100,000 visitors don’t lie. It’s obvious Art in the Park is something special and worth the trip out the Boulder City for a relaxing Sunday of art and culture. The government shutdown has not affected the event.
#10 |Pahrump Valley Winery Grape Stomp [All Play – Pahrump]
www.pahrumpwinery.com
- Where: Pahrump Valley Winery, 3810 Winery Road
- When: 11 a.m. (Stomp starts at noon)
- How Much: Free Admission (Fee to stomp with reservation)
Huge wine sale, wine tasting, food and live music? Sold. Take the hour trip out for this annual event and make it a great Sunday. Kids are allowed.
Looking for more? Check out our Circle the Date events calendar!
