Here are Neon’s top picks for free things to do in Las Vegas from Friday, Aug. 28, through Thursday, Sept. 3.
friday
Hear former Beastie Boy Mike D’s new solo album, “Thank You,” at a release day listening party with exclusive stickers, a tote when you purchase the album, a special-edition purple vinyl version and a raffle at 6 p.m. Friday at Zia Records, 1216 S. Rainbow Blvd.; ziarecords.com.
Five actors portray an entire empire when the Nevada Shakespeare Festival presents a unique take on “Julius Caesar” at 7 p.m. Friday at the Windmill Library Auditorium, 7060 W. Windmill Lane; thelibrarydistrict.org.
Vegas country favorites The Riflemen team up with Bigger Than the Mountains, Guttertown and Molasses Lush for a night of honky-tonk and roots rock beneath the stars at 8 p.m. Friday at The Dustland, 1433 S. Commerce St.; thedustlandbar.com.
saturday
The first 50 guests get a special treat at the return of the 702 Market with vendors, food trucks, music and much more at 6 p.m. Saturday at Fergusons Downtown, 1028 E. Fremont St.; fergusonsdowntown.com.
See original works of art created in real time and then bid to make them yours at the Vegas Made Live Art Auction at 6 p.m. Saturday at Sanctuary at Area15; area15.
Grass skirts are optional at Island Ohana Night, where there will be music, food and drink specials, tiki cocktails at the bars and more at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St.; downtowncontainerpark.com.
Goldie Vegas & the Playboys headline a night of Vegas rockabilly and punk at 10 p.m Saturday at the Double Down Saloon, 4640 Paradise Road; doubledownsaloon.com.
sunday
Sing, dance, share poetry, perform in a drum circle and more at the Express Yourself Sundays open mic at 5 p.m. Sunday at Audio Bar, 1200 S. First St., No. 100; audiobarlv.com.
monday
Get ready to karate chop in your seat at “Remembering the Great Chuck Norris” with two of the action flick icon’s films — “Delta Force” and “Firewalker” — and popcorn, of course, beginning at 2 p.m. Monday in the large conference room at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road; thelibrarydistrict.org.
tuesday
Quizmaster Asia Jade hosts the new Wasted Wizdom trivia night featuring a variety of pop culture, music, history, sports and off-the-wall questions and drink specials at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Corduroy, 515 Fremont St.; corduroylv.com.