Here are Neon’s top picks for things to do in Las Vegas from Friday, Aug. 21, through Thursday, Aug. 28:
through the weekend
Art & Science of Arachnids
The traveling exhibition the Art & Science of Arachnids runs through Sunday at the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North. With art, hands-on learning and live animal encounters, the exhibit explores how arachnids have shaped ecosystems, inspired art and folklore, and contributed to scientific discovery. Admission to the museum is $14 for adults; $12 for students, seniors and military personnel; and $7 for children ages 3 to 11; lvnhm.org.
Nevada Camera Club
The Nevada Camera Club is showcasing some of its best work. Its latest exhibition includes photographs that were awarded best in show, best of category and first place in the club’s annual electronic image competition. The works are on display daily, Saturday through Nov. 8, in the Enterprise Library Gallery, 8310 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free.
saturday
Nonna Pasta Club
On Saturday, chef-owner Gina Marinelli of La Strega, 3555 S. Town Center Drive, Suite 105, is presenting the August edition of Nonna Pasta Club featuring a welcome spritz, artisan cheese board, pasta making instruction and discussion, a family-style lunch and a bag of take-home treats. White attire encouraged; must be at least 21 to attend. Cost of $125 includes tax and gratuity; reservations slots run 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; lastregalv.com.
Guns N’ Roses
When it November rains, it pours: On their current tour, hard rockers Guns N’ Roses are playing an average of 29 songs a night during shows that run nearly three hours long as they continue to feed all those appetites for destruction with a buffet of hits. See them at 6:25 p.m. Saturday at Allegiant Stadium. Tickets start at $58; ticketmaster.com.
Jay Pharoah
“Saturday Night Live” alum and “The Quiz With Balls” host Jay Pharoah headlines the next installment of Aliante Casino’s Summer Comedy Series. Dewayne Hill, Vinnie Masteghin and Alex Just also are on the bill. See them at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Access Showroom. Tickets start at $60.30; ticketmaster.com.
Summer Slaughter
The Summer Slaughter Tour returns this weekend with a stacked bill of brutality that features hardcore heavyweights Hatebreed and Terror along with Incantation, Torture, Gates to Hell and Creeping Death at 4 p.m. Saturday at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. Tickets start at $46; ticketmaster.com.
sunday
Desert Gardening 101
Planting season is right around the corner, gardeners and wannabe green thumbs. If you’re new to the desert, or just looking to freshen up the yard, check out this class Sunday at the Springs Preserve starting at 10 a.m. Learn the basics of how to choose and care for drought-tolerant plants that thrive in the dry heat. Free with registration at springspreserve.org.
monday
Frenzy Fest
Twenty bands, three stages, 20-minute sets: The numbers add up a Vegas music showcase for the ages at Frenzy Fest, where a bevy of local acts ranging from alt-rock to R&B to funk and more will throw down at 7 p.m. Monday at the Palms. Tickets are free by registering in advance at palms.com.
tuesday
Tequila dinner
Beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Al Solito Posto, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180, in Tivoli Village, is presenting a four-course dinner paired with pours of G4 Tequila. The pairings include the reposado tequila with goat birria pasta made using Masienda heirloom corn dough. Cost: $75 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: OpenTable.
wednesday
‘Goodfellas’
As part of its Mob Month screening series, The Beverly Theater is partnering with The Mob Museum for discounted admission — 20 percent off at either space with proof you attended the other. The Beverly screening of “Goodfellas” will include a conversation with Geoff Schumacher, the museum’s vice president of research, collections and programs. It’s scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at 515 S. Sixth St. Tickets are $15; thebeverlytheater.com.