Things To Do In North Las Vegas

On this week’s agenda: watch Clueless poolside, the way Cher would have wanted; drink nickel beers and play mini golf (maybe not in that order); catch some Chicago theater; and enjoy live jazz with a Latin flair. As always, check Groupon for even more great things to do in Las Vegas. Dive-In Movies at Boulevard Pool The Strip | Monday, August 18 "OK, so you’re probably going, is this like a Noxzema commercial or what?" It’s not, but it’s the next best thing: a poolside screening of Clueless (and The Devil Wears Prada) at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’s Boulevard Pool. Adding to the Cher Horowitz–approved luxury? Handcrafted cocktails and movie snacks available for purchase throughout the evening. (3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S; $5) Rick Arroyo and The Latin Salsa Jazz Ensemble Downtown | Saturday, August 16, 7 p.m. Start warming up those hips, because on Saturday Viva Las Vegas Event Center hosts Rick Arroyo and The Latin Salsa Jazz Ensemble for a night of dancing and cocktails. Between dances, pause to reflect on your host’s pedigree: the award-winning Latin jazz musician has opened for the Beach Boys, Donna Summer, and many more, including President Barack Obama. Each general-admission ticket includes a drink. (1201 Las Vegas Blvd. S; $15+; buy tickets here) Nickel Beer Night at Beauty Bar Downtown | Tuesday, August 19 On Tuesdays at Beauty Bar, beers are served the way your grandfather remembers: two at a time and for a nickel apiece. This week, sip those bargain-priced brews during live performances by BARS Murre with Andre Legacy and sets from resident DJs. Did we mention that beers cost a nickel? That’s less than a temporary tattoo! (517 Fremont St.; free) Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England Downtown | Through Saturday, August 23 During a recent trip to Chicago, local producers Todd VonBastiaans and Bryan McCarthy saw Theater Wit's production of Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England. They liked it so much, they brought it home with them to Art Square Theatre. Set against the backdrop of a failing college museum, the play follows three women as they navigate an academic love triangle tinged with love, loss, and critical theory. The cast and crew head back to the Windy City next weekend, so don't dally. (1025 S. 1st St.; $25; buy tickets here) Fore! The Planet at Springs Preserve Westside | Through Monday, September 1 When naturists put their minds to it, even putt-putt can be educational. At Fore! The Planet, visitors to Springs Preserve navigate 18 holes of ecology-themed mini golf, learning lessons on evolution, dinosaur extinction, and food chains while simultaneously pursuing a hole in one. The course winds through settings that include a tropical rainforest and a polluted waterway. (333 S. Valley View Blvd.; free for members or with paid general admission)

On this week’s agenda: get in the Halloween spirit by battling zombies, touring the infamous “Motel of Death,” and screaming your way through the Fright Dome. For less terrifying entertainment, check out Wicked at The Smith Center or a high-energy percussion performance. Enjoy yourself, and as always, check Groupon for even more great things to do in Las Vegas. The Zombie Apocalypse Experience Suburbs | Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Did another favorite character just bite the dust on The Walking Dead? Soothe your frustration at the Zombie Apocalypse Experience. Armed with .50-caliber paintball shotguns, players take matters into their own hands, battling a zombie outbreak through four infested zones. Spoiler alert: the zombies don’t have any guns. (13011 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Enterprise; from $39; buy tickets here) Haunted City Tours Downtown | Every Saturday at 8 p.m. Brave visitors meet at the front entrance of The Plaza Hotel and Casino to embark on a guided tour through downtown’s actual haunts, such as the infamous “Motel of Death” and other hotbeds of ghostly phenomenon. In between shrieks, your guide provides historical fun facts along with additional paranormal tales. (1 S. Main St.; from $35; buy tickets here) Wicked at The Smith Center Downtown | Through November 9 Tony- and Grammy-winning Broadway musical Wicked has returned to The Smith Center. The current tour continues to break box-office records across the country, so snag tickets now so you can sing along with Elphaba and Glinda during their younger days in the Land of Oz. (361 Symphony Park Ave.; from $45; buy tickets here) Fright Dome at Circus Circus The Strip | Nightly throughout October The Las Vegas Sun deemed Fright Dome’s opening night “spook-tacular”—and with 250,000 “scare” feet that includes six haunted houses, four scare zones, and 25 rides, that sounds pretty accurate. Watch out for Leatherface as you scream your way through the 5-acre theme park. (2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; from $39.95; buy tickets here) Recycled Percussion The Strip | Saturday–Thursday at 7 p.m. The Showroom at the Quad transforms into a percussion lovers’ paradise during Recycled Percussion, which came in third place on America’s Got Talent in 2010. During the high-energy shows led by a quartet of four tattooed young men, everything from chainsaws to plastic barrels and the human body become percussion instruments for "junk-rock" reinterpretations of heavy metal, pop, and hip-hop hits. (3535 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; from $24.99; buy tickets here) Image courtesy of Combat Zone Paintball

On this week’s agenda: neo-soul and R & B from singers Dwele and Bilal, First Friday Art celebrations, open-mic night, a little doo-wop for the family, and selfies with parrots and flamingos. Have fun, and as always, check Groupon for even more great things to do in Las Vegas. Dwele and Special Guest Bilal The Strip | Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. Singer, songwriter, and producer Dwele stops at the legendary House of Blues for a night of R & B and soul along with special guest star Bilal. Come early for dinner before the show at Crossroads at House of Blues, which features a menu of contemporary soul food from celebrity chef Aarón Sánchez. (3950 Las Vegas Blvd S; $49+; buy tickets here) WordUp! Poetry & Music University | Tuesday, July 29, 7 p.m. Right across from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus, The Freakin’ Frog hosts WordUp!, an ongoing, weekly open-mic for poetry and music. Known for its craft beers and whiskey selections, the bar has hundreds of options for liquid courage before taking a turn at the mic. (4700 S. Maryland Pkwy.; free) First Friday Art Celebration Downtown | Friday, August 1, 5 p.m.–11 p.m. At the Arts District’s monthly arts fest, local artisans get a platform to share and sell their work while networking with peers and community members. Each event features live music, visual and performing arts, food from local vendors, and a themed KidZone. This month’s festival pays homage to the work of Lewis Carroll with a Wonderland-themed art walk. (107 E. Charleston Blvd.; free) Flamingo Wildlife Habitat The Strip | Daily, 8 a.m. to dusk The Flamingo Wildlife Habitat makes for an idyllic escape off the busy Strip. Along with a huge flock of Chilean flamingos, the habitat is home to koi, swans, pelicans, parrots, and other exotic fauna. Snap a selfie with a parrot or photobomb a live pelican feeding (twice daily!). (Flamingo, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. S; free) Forever Doo Wop The Strip | Through December Through an eight-person ensemble of lead singers, Forever Doo Wop leads audiences through the history and genres of doo-wop music through a series of vignettes and mini concerts. The family-friendly show kicked off at the Riviera Hotel and Casino on July 23 and runs through December. (2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South; $39+; buy tickets here)