June 8 and June 9, 7 p.m. Best-known for her role on “Desperate Housewives,” Emily...   

June 5-June 7, 10 p.m. and midnight; June 8-June 9, 10:30 p.m. Growing up in Decatur, Ga., the...   

June 10, 7:30 p.m. A brand-new live show of favorite songs and new material by this Tony...   

Through Jan. 6, 2013. In partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art showcases works that reflect the height of Monet’s work with painting and light. The exhibit features 20 pieces by Monet and eight paintings by his predecessors or contemporaries. Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art

May 7-July 19. An artist invitational exploring monochromatic patriotic colors through a variety of subjects. Artists included in the exhibit are Erik Beehn, Diane Bush, Shane Cooper, Justin Favela, Stewart Freshwater, Richard Hooker, Sandra Ward and Joseph Watson. Free. Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St., 2nd floor, 229-1012

May 9-July 1; Artists’ reception May 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. An artist invitational featuring images of flowers. Artists include Tom Bisesti, Montana Black and more. Free. Historic Fifth Street School Mayor’s Gallery

May 25-July 11; Awards Reception May 25, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. A 12th annual juried exhibit for artists aged 50 and better with six media categories, each awarded first, second, third and honorable mention awards: Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Photography, Sculpture and Ceramics, Watercolor and Gouache, plus a best of show award. Free. Charleston Heights Arts Center Ballroom, www.artslasvegas.org

Through August 3; First Fridays 5 p.m.-10 p.m. After living in Las Vegas for seven years and working as an assistant professor of art at UNLV, Stephen Hendee relocated to Baltimore, Md. last August, where he is a professor at Maryland Institute College of Art. His site-specific sculpture installation references the natural desert landscape while calling attention to the lack of a sense of place in the man-made environment of Las Vegas. His boulder-like forms emit a soft, fluorescent glow that shift with perspective. Free. Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery

Through Sept 9. Artist Dave Thompson transforms old metal into magic. His recycled-object sculptures fill the Gardens at the Springs Preserve with wonder and whimsy. Free for members or included with general admission. The Gardens at Springs Preserve

Through July 28; opening reception
June 1, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., closing reception July 28, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Iconic traditional nudes by Dublin, Ireland painter Emily Scott set against a discordant backdrop of surreal, imaginary surroundings in an exciting collision of classical and kitsch. Instead of the expected – the typical calm drapery or neutral background of the life room – these placid, passive figures have their context skewed and sexed up, their stories made cinematic, dramatic or odd, like actors against a blue screen. Kleven Contemporary inside Emergency Arts, klevencontemporary.tumblr.com

June 9, 1 p.m. and June 10, 1 p.m. Now in its fifth year, this wildly popular performance will include original works featuring the creative talents of artists from both Nevada Ballet Theatre and Cirque du Soleil. Tickets $20-$40. Viva ELVIS Theatre at ARIA Resort and Casino in CityCenter, nevadaballet.org

Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mario Batali & Joe Bastianich’s sustainable farmers market. Seasonal offerings, regionally and locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh eggs, honey, nuts, dates, locally roasted coffee and more. Free admission. Note that vendors accept cash only. The Springs Preserve

Continuous showings daily, starting at 10 a.m. This 6-minute movie shares how the space travels of today and yesterday help us to look far into the future of our exploration of the universe. Free for members or included with general admission. Origen Museum in the Springs Preserve

May 19-July 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. This bilingual exhibition explores the lives and times of Bracero workers and their families with rich insights into the Mexican-American experience, and provides a historical bridge to modern guest-worker debates. Free for members or included with general admission. Big Springs Gallery in the Springs Preserve

June 11-15. Youngsters ages three through high school can enhance their music studies on violin, viola and cello in a creative and rich musical environment. $185-$325, Nevada School of the Arts, nsamusic.org

Thursdays, 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Bring your little ones for kid-friendly activities and stories, with new themes weekly. It’s a perfect time for family fun before or after shopping at the Thursday Farmers Market. Ages 5-under recommended. Activity Center at Springs

June 1-July 15, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. Challenge your curiosity and fears in this live indoor show with some of Nevada’s most toxic and awe-inspiring reptiles. Learn how and why slitherers and crawlers such as Western diamondbacks, Mojave sidewinders, Great Basin rattlesnakes, Speckled rattlesnakes, Desert night snakes, and Gila monsters use their venom. Springs Preserve

June 3-Sept 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Slither over to Wonderworks Exhibit Company’s “Envenomators,” which tells the story of four venomous snakes indigenous to North America: copperhead, cottonmouth, coral and rattlesnake. Springs Preserve

June 11-15. Kids ages three through high school can enhance their music studies on violin, viola and cello in a creative and rich musical environment. $185-$325, Nevada School of the Arts, nsamusic.org

June 11-Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Explore 180 acres of summer adventure, with new activities weekly. Nature, archaeology, animals, plants, history, drama, crafts, even swimming at the nearby Y. Ages 6-12. $180 members, $200 non-members per week. Extended care available for an additional $25 per week. Springs Preserve

July 2-Aug. 3, Youngsters aged 9-14 can take acting, voice, dance and drumming lessons from today’s most celebrated performers, choreographers and directors from shows such as: Blue Man Group, O, Love, Viva Elvis, Le Rêve, Mystère, Jabbawockeez, The Lion King, Chicago, Céline Dion and So You Think You Can Dance. Tivoli Village, thelvpai.com

June 30, 7 p.m. Kick off your Independence Day weekend with family-friendly fun, patriotic live music and old-fashioned summertime treats. Low chairs and blankets are welcome. $3-$5 and free for 5 and under, with family pack tickets for $12 and half off for members. Springs Preserve

June 22, 6 p.m. A hip carnival under the stars for grown-ups 21 and over, with small bites from downtown’s favorite restaurants, live bands, strolling performance artists and much more. All proceeds benefit the museum’s educational programs for under-served youth. $55 per person, $100 per couple. Las Vegas Natural History Museum, lvnhm.org

June 24, 1 p.m. Raising thousands of dollars for Golden Rainbow for the past 26 years, this has become one of the largest HIV/AIDS fundraisers in the state of Nevada. Showcasing new acts and talent, it is a unique production featuring custom numbers exclusive to the event from the best singers, dancers and performers from premier shows on the Strip. $38-$212. Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center

First Fridays and Saturdays monthly, 8:30 p.m. The acclaimed singer returns to Las Vegas to begin an exclusive engagement. He never performs the same show twice, featuring a constantly evolving kaleidoscope of music ranging from contemporary to jazz to Broadway. $35-$45. Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center

June 5-June 7, 10 p.m. and midnight; June 8-June 9, 10:30 p.m. Growing up in Decatur, Ga., the only music Ryan Shaw was allowed to hear was contemporary gospel, while The Shaw Boys (all eight of them) sang in a Pentecostal church. He has since released a second full-length album, “Real Love,” following his 2008 debut, which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance. Book & Stage at The Cosmopolitan

June 12-June 14, 10 p.m. and 12 a.m.; June 15–June 16 10:30 p.m. On the road or in the studio, music for Californian Kelley James is more than a passion, releasing two full-length records and three EPs. His reputation for delivering quick-witted lyrics over acoustic guitars, hip-hop beats and freestyle flows has developed a strong following from fans and media alike. Book & Stage at The Cosmopolitan

June 15 and 16, 8:30 p.m. Lucy Woodward draws from a deep well of jazz and pop influences. The emotional depth, organic musicality and personally charged songcraft of her 12-song album “Hooked!” will come as a revelation to listeners who are only familiar with her via her 2003 pop hit, “Dumb Girls”. $39-$49. Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center

June 15-June 17, 9 p.m. The “premiere classic American quintet in Los Angeles” features vocalist Jennifer Keith, “A pinup doll with a voice reminiscent of Peggy Lee meets Patsy Cline”; “The Doris Day of today”. Heavily influenced by the vocal stylings of jazz and pop singers of the ’40s and ’50s, polish was achieved by weekly performances at the beautiful Madison supper club and the Observation Bar aboard the prestigious Queen Mary, both in Long Beach, Calif. The Chandelier at The Cosmopolitan

June 19-June 21, 10 p.m. and 12 a.m. This trio from Portland, Ore., began as the result of a near-fatal car crash, the semi-conscious men being rescued from their hazardous cars by an elusive drifter named Otis Heat. Post-crash, the individuals discussed music while lying in hospital beds. They now play alterna-funk rock with a high-octane punch. Book & Stage at The Cosmopolitan

June 22-June 23, 10 p.m. and 12 a.m. The unlikely pairing of producer TommyD and singer/songwriter Jamie Scott is a pop project so refreshingly rule-free, a sense of adventure seeps from every song. Vintage soul influences, love of Hendrix, folk and funk are evident, as well as house and hip-hop beats destined to fill dance floors. At the heart of the songs are pop melodies, making music with a main aim to have fun. Book & Stage at The Cosmopolitan

June 26, 7 p.m. Featuring instruments that aren’t usually known in virtuosic or solo circles, tubist Sam Pilafian of Empire Brass and French horn player JD Shaw of Boston Brass explore dynamic new repertoires from all genres including classical, jazz and Latin styles. $13. Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center

June 29 and 30, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for British Royalty or the King of Thailand, their music embodies a joyful, timeless spirit under the auspices of current director, Ben Jaffe, son of founders Allan and Sandra Jaffe. $39-$50. Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center

June 29-June 30, 10:30 p.m. Continually crossing genres, this unit is proud to be completely musically schizophrenic. From country to rhythm and blues, garage punk to rock and roll, Studio One to the Slums of Shaolin, they create their own unique style of rock and roll. Book & Stage at The

June 8 and June 9, 7 p.m. Best-known for her role on “Desperate Housewives,” Emily Bergl puts on an old-fashioned show with costume changes, audience participation, and character songs that run the gamut from comedy to drama, with music that blends hits from Noel Coward to Fats Waller and Madonna to the Scissor Sisters. $40-$50. Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center

June 10, 7:30 p.m. A brand-new live show of favorite songs and new material by this Tony Award-winning actress, singer and songwriter. $39-$129. Reynolds Hall at The Smith

June 12-17; 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on weekends. This musical was inspired by the true story of the famed Sun Records recording session in 1956 orchestrated by Sam Phillips with icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins together for the only time, ever. $24-$129. Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center, milliondollarquartetlive.com

June 13-16, 20-23 and 27-30; 6 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. event. The story of a well-to-do 1930s playboy whose dream in life is to dance and escape banking. Sent to foreclose on the mortgage of a failing theatre, he falls for a local girl and sets out to impress her by posing as a New York producer. $12-$20, under 5 free, $1 chair rental. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park

June 15, 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. event. Maestro Gregory Buchalter conducts a full orchestra with Metropolitan Opera singers in the lead roles in “the greatest opera ever composed”, Mozart’s 18th century comedy drama set in Seville, Spain. Preceding all performances an hour before curtain time is a 30-minute “Opera Talk” by opera expert and former opera singer Walt Veasy. $27.50-$95. UNLV’s Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall

June 30, 5 p.m. Ronald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” which features the songs from the classic family film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” $15. Troesh Studio Theater at The Smith Center

June 21, 7 p.m. Pettersson’s supernatural noir mystery “The Taken” features fallen angel and former P.I. Grif Shaw and reporter Kit Craig working together to track down a killer loose on the Strip. A reception and book signing will follow the talk, with books available for purchase. Dress in rockabilly garb to win prizes! Free. Jewel Box Theater in the Clark County Library