Here are Neon’s top picks for free things to do in Las Vegas from Friday, May 15, through Thursday, May 21.
friday
See the works of some of the city’s most promising up-and-coming artists at the annual Juried Student Exhibition reception with refreshments, an awards ceremony, a gallery talk and a Salon de Refusés at 6 p.m. Friday at the College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas; csn.edu.
Enjoy a family-friendly Hawaiian luau featuring live music, hula and fire dancers and authentic island-inspired cuisine at 5 p.m. Friday at Bel-Aire Backyard at Durango; belairebackyardlv.com.
Soulful singer-songwriter Noah Smith blends hip-hop, funk and more with a live band and a rotating lineup of special guests outdoors at 9 p.m. Friday at The Dustland Bar, 1433 S. Commerce St.; thedustlandbar.com.
saturday
Cut loose amid one of Vegas’ coolest art installation collections with live music, food, drinks and more at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Area15 Block Party, 3215 S. Rancho Drive; area15.com.
He’s played with Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Herbie Hancock and dozens more. Now Grammy-winning bassist and songwriter Marcus Miller leads his own band at 4 p.m. Saturday at Jazz in the Park at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway; clarkcountynv.gov.
Prepare for an afternoon centered around beauty, wellness and community with activations from local small businesses, a flower cart and more at noon Saturday at The Be-U-Tiful Block Party at The Lash Lounge at The District at Green Valley Ranch; shopthedistrictgvr.com.
sunday
Search for scorpions and learn more about their importance to the environment during a 3-mile night hike with a Bureau of Land Management ranger at 7:35 p.m. Sunday at Red Rock Canyon. Advance registration is required, and the location of the hike will be emailed after registration at redrockcanyonlv.org.
Limber up and stretch those worries away with a one-hour barre class for all skill levels presented by Pure Barre Henderson at 10 a.m. Sunday at The Green at The District at Green Valley Ranch; shopthedistrictgvr.com.
monday
Choose wisely as you round up a team for trivia night at ReBar. First place nabs a $50 bar gift card at 7 p.m. Monday at 1225 S. Main St.; rebarlv.com.
thursday
Beach Boys guitarist John Wedemeyer powers blues band The Hot Mops with big-voiced singer Toscha Comeaux at 8 p.m. Thursday at The Dispensary Lounge, 2451 E. Tropicana Ave.; thedispensarylounge.com.