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Events for April 17, 2008

• 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)
  • HIV Testing: at Ravenholt Public Health Center, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Recreation Station: at Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($42)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

• Afternoon

  • Kindergarten Storytime: at Summerlin Library, 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
  • 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)
  • Third Thursdays Arts Walk: at Water Street District, 5 p.m. (Free)
  • 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.
  • Tribute to Frank, Sammy, Joey & Dean: at Greek Isles Hotel and Casino, 5:30 p.m. ($46.85 - $59.95)

• Evening

  • Fab Four Mania: at V Theatre inside Miracle Mile Shops, 6 p.m. ($22 - $59)
  • 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.
  • David Osborne and Bob Sachs: Pianist David Osborne and bassist Bob Sachs perform at the Cafe Lago inside Caesars Palace at Caesars Palace, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • UNLV Jazz Night: at reJAVAnate Coffee Lounge, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Interactive Murder Mystery: Interactive Murder Mystery at Bistro Murder Cafe Dinner Theater, 7 p.m.
  • 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)
  • Sam Riddle: Piano, vocals and entertainment by Sam Riddle at Becker's Lakeside, 7 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
  • Bonnie Graham and Mike Shane: Variety music. at Becker’s Steakhouse, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Free)
  • Piano Bar: at Becker's Lakeside, 7 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.
  • Louie Anderson: "Larger Than Life" at the Excalibur. at Excalibur, 7 p.m. ($54 - $79)
  • Vegas Mob Tour: at Greek Isles Hotel and Casino, 7 p.m. ($56.25)
  • 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 Resort, 7:30 p.m. ($165)
  • Toni Braxton: Revealed: Toni Braxton brings her R&B/soul infused show to the Flamingo. at Flamingo, 7:30 p.m. ($69 - $109)
  • Jackson Cash : Tribute to Johnny Cash. at NASCAR Cafe, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Free)
  • Karaoke: at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, 8 p.m.
  • Salsero: at South Point Showroom, 8 p.m.
  • Karaoke with Terry Lange: at E-String Grill & Poker Bar, 8 p.m. to 11:59 a.m.
  • Sunrise Ranch Bar and Grill Karaoke: at Sunrise Ranch Bar and Grill, 8 p.m.
  • Karaoke with DJ Ron: Karaoke every Thursday night hosted by DJ Ron at Tequila Cantina, 8 p.m.
  • Matteo's Underground Louge Open Mic: Every Saturday and Sunday Matteo's Lounge opens up their doors and mics for amateur and professional performers alike. at Matteo's Restaurant at Boulder Dam Hotel, 8 p.m.
  • Ratt: After more than a decade apart, Ratt comes together on the House of Blues stage. at House of Blues, 8 p.m. ($30 - $35)
  • White Lion: Special guests Cockpit and The Stript at The Canyon Club, 8 p.m. ($16.50)
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Tropics Lounge Karaoke: It's karaoke time at the Tropics Lounge. at Tropicana Resort & Casino, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Live jazz at Bootlegger Bistro: Enjoy live music by Greg Arthur, Gus Mancuso & Friends. at Bootlegger Bistro, 8:30 p.m. (Free)
  • Blues Storm: at Sam's Town, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. (Free)
  • The Improv at Harrah's: It's where all the funny comedians go. at Harrah's, 8:30 p.m. ($29.05)

• Night

  • Ascended Masterpiece: Ascended Masterpiece at AJ's Tavern, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • The Bargain DJ Collective: A variety of sounds on Thursday nights starting at 9. at Bunkhouse Saloon Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. ($5 - $10)
  • Imperial Palace Karaoke: at Imperial Palace, 9 p.m.
  • Hip Karaoke Dance with Uncle Paul: Dancing and karaoke. at Downstairs Bar, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Free)
  • 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.
  • Underground Crown: Hip-hop and rap open mic. at Take 1 Nightclub, 9 p.m.
  • Pete Contino: Blues Zydeco at the Orleans at Brendan’s Irish Pub at the Orleans Hotel, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Las Vegas Weekly Presents: Unplugged: at House of Blues, 9 p.m. (Free)
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • Frankie Moreno Band: This musical blend of rock, punk and funk is a high-energy staple downtown. at Rush Lounge, 9:30 p.m. (Free)
  • 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.
  • Rich and Famous: Top 40 Hits Performed at Ovation, 10 p.m. (Free)
  • Zowie Bowie: 1960s and ’70s music at Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (Free)
  • Karaoke with Danny G.: Danny G. hosts karaoke at Dino's Lounge at Dino's Lounge, 10 p.m.
  • Live music at Cheyenne Saloon: Shows on most nights for cheap or free. at Cheyenne Saloon, 10 p.m. (Free - $5)
  • Mist the Gong Show Karaoke style: Traditional karaoke with a gong-show twist. at T.I., 10 p.m.
  • Willy's American Saloon Karaoke: Karaoke time! at Willy's American Saloon, 10 p.m.
  • Live music at Beefy's: A disc jockey starts spinning at 10 p.m. at Beefy's Bar and Grill, 10 p.m. (Free)
  • Live music every night at the Sand Dollar Blues Lounge.: at Sand Dollar Blues Nightclub and Lounge, 10 p.m. (Free)
  • X Burlesque: Traditional burlesque meets spunky dance styles of the MTV generation in "X-Burlesque.'' at Harrah's, 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ($44.95 - $55.95)
  • Island Bar Karaoke: Get up and sing or just watch others karaoke the night away. at Island Bar at Flamingo, 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
  • Jamaica live reggae dance night: Live reggae music at The Mayan Bar and Grill, 11 p.m. ($5)
  • Sounds of Sam: A funky Jazz infusion. at New York Cafe, 11 p.m. (Free)

• Time not available

  • 2nd Annual Arabian Breeders World Cup: Free horse show at South Point Events Center, Time TBA (Free)
  • Beauty in Necessity: American Indian baskets of the West on display. at Clark County Museum, Time TBA
  • Paintings by Dolores Nast: Produce painted with vivid colors and skillful technique displayed at the Winchester Cultural Center Art Gallery. at Winchester Community Center, Time TBA (Free)

• Night

  • 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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