Project Playhouse
HomeAid Southern Nevada presents this showcase of custom playhouses and pet palaces up for grabs in a raffle to help benefit Southern Nevada”s homeless. Pet adoptions will also be held on site. Call 838-4243 or visit www.homeaidsn.org for info.
Summerfest
Henderson Events Plaza & Amphitheater, 200 S. Water St. This inaugural festival showcases performing and visual arts and arts education featuring Broadway, slam poetry, opera and music. Call 267-2171 or visit www.hendersonlive.com for info.
2012 U.S. Open Synchronized Swimming Competition
Heritage Park Aquatic Complex, 300 S. Racetrack Rd. Some of the nations best synchronized swimmers and top athletes from around the world will compete for titles in both junior and senior divisions. Call 267-2171 or visit www.hendersonlive.com for info.
True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. The Paul Mesner Puppets present this tale of Alexander T. Wolf telling his side of the famous fairy tale story. Call 229-3515 or visit www.artslasvegas.org for tickets and info.
Monkey Monkey Band
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Renowned musician and childrens entertainer Meredith LeVande brings her special brand of fun music to this engaging live show. Call 229-6383 or visit www.artslasvegas.org for tickets and info.
Camp Mariposa
Camp Potosi, 11480 Mt. Potosi Canyon Rd. This bereavement camp put on by Nathan Adelson Hospice allows kids ages 7-12 who have lost a loved one to explore the grieving process along with sports, arts, music and more. Call 796-3167 or visit www.nah.org for registration and info.
ICAN Leadership Camp
Camp Lee Canyon, 6201 Lee Canyon Rd. This overnight camp teaches drug prevention and leadership training to kids ages 12-17 along with guest speakers, group activities, campfires, a talent show and more. Call 451-4226 or visit www.icanlv.org for registration and info.
Toby Keith
Red Rock Amphitheatre, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. The country music superstar brings his Live in Overdrive tour to Las Vegas for this live performance with special guest Brantley Gilbert. Call 797-7777 or visit www.sclv.com/concerts for tickets and info.
Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions
Elite gymnastics skill and modern performance art come together at this event featuring members of the men”s and women”s World Championship and Olympic teams. Call 739-FANS or visit www.unlvtickets.com for tickets and info.
Camp Cartwheel
Torino Ranch, Lovell Canyon @ Mt. Charleston NCCF presents this camp designed for children with cancer or other critical illnesses and their families. Activities include swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, outdoor games and more. Visit www.nvccf.org for registration and info.
