Here are Neon’s top picks for free things to do in Las Vegas from Friday, Aug. 21, through Thursday, Aug. 27.
friday
See a dazzling display of Dueling Pianos at 6 p.m. Friday at the South Point; southpointcasino.com.
Art Over Main hosts an artist reception for The Art Billboard with live sounds by Edgar Reyes from 7 to 9 p.m. at MAD Gallery, 1312 S. Main St.; 18b.org.
Colorado garage rockers The Yawpers kick out the punk- and Americana-informed jams at 8 p.m. Friday at The Dustland, 1433 S. Commerce St.; thedustlandbar.com.
saturday
Tote bags, kits and school supplies will be given out to the first 250 families at Kickoff to Kindergarten, which will feature hands-on activities, Carl from the PBS Kids show “Carl the Collector!,” UNLV dental screenings, a produce market and more at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E. Bonanza Road;
sunday
Learn how to select the right tree for your yard and the best planting techniques with tips for caring for healthy trees at Trees 101 at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.; Free with reservations at springpreserve.org.
Meet artist Daisy O. Harrison as she unveils her new exhibit “Flowers Make Us Happy” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Enterprise Library, 8310 Las Vegas Blvd. South; thelibrarydistrict.org.
Hear modern hits performed in a throwback-jazz style with Red Penny Arcade at 7 p.m. Sunday at The Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave.; themobmuseum.org.
tuesday
“After Dark” by Night Kap brings the house music on a school night at 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Wax Rabbit at Durango; waxrabbitlv.com.
wednesday
See 10 bands in five days at the fourth annual Country Music Showcase beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Pioneer Saloon, 310 NV-161, Goodsprings; pioneersaloonnv.com.
thursday
Enjoy shopping, sipping, sampling and socializing at Girls’ Night Out Sip & Shop at 5 p.m. Thursday in the Centennial Ballroom at Santa Fe Station; lvcraftshows.com.