Where to go, what to see and what to learn this week

By Las Vegas Weekly Staff (contact)

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 | 4:58 p.m.

Go

UNLV vs. New Mexico After falling to San Diego State at the buzzer, the Rebels could use a big win. To get one here they’ll need to slow down Lobos big man Drew Gordon, arguably the Mountain West Conference’s best player. January 21, 7 p.m., $25-$90, Thomas & Mack Center.

Anthrax & Testament Two of heavy metal’s all-time most popular bands team up for this House of Blues twin bill. Will the walls remain standing? With Death Angel, January 22, 6 p.m., $29.50-$33, all-ages.

Mob Zombie In 2008, the Weekly tapped these local hip-hoppers as an act to watch, but before long the trio vanished from view. See Phil A, Polo and Bambu reunite—or risk missing out on their clever rhymes and bewitching beats again. January 24, 10 p.m., $5, Las Vegas Country Saloon.

See

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy This methodical and meticulously crafted spy thriller features no explosions or car chases, just fascinating characters and an engrossing story about the search for a mole in British intelligence during the Cold War. Now playing.

Touch Get an early look at the first episode of this supernatural drama from the creator of Heroes, starring Kiefer Sutherland as a man whose autistic son sees a secret pattern in world events. January 25, 9 p.m., Fox.

Archer The hilarious animated spy-show parody returns for its third season of secret missions gone awry, agents bickering over pointless minutiae and jokes packed with references to classic literature and Burt Reynolds movies. Thursdays, 10 p.m., FX.

Learn

Cooking healthy Mexican Fresh, gourmet Mexican fare defines Border Grill. Find out how to make it, then enjoy a multi-course reward. January 21, 11 a.m., $75, Mandalay Bay.

Nevada’s role in the Civil War Yes, our state played a role, contributing soldiers and silver to the Union cause. Find out what else you (probably) didn’t know from author/CSN professor Dr. Michael Green. January 23, 6 p.m., Green Valley Library.

Bellagio Conservatory’s Chinese new year display Botanical bonus: The Beijing Trio performs traditional folk and pop music daily from 5-6 p.m. Through March 4.

Play

Asphalt 6: Adrenaline Buy cars to win races to buy better cars to win harder races. A graphically intense iPhone game you’d keep pouring quarters into if you could. $16.