Upcoming Community Entertainment Events In Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV - If you're looking for some entertainment in Las Vegas that doesn't involve driving to the Strip, finding parking, and paying half a week's worth of salary for the night out, then these community events happening in the next month might interest you. Check them out!

FLY Dance Company at Charleston Heights Art Center

The FLY Dance Company, based in Houston, will put on a 90-minute show consisting of "entertainment, knowledge, and important social messages." The company specializes in theatrical hip-hop.

• When: Saturday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
• Tickets: Tickets are $10+ tax for anyone under 18 years old, and 20+ tax for adults.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Sammy Davis Plaza Festival

The four time Grammy winning group from South Africa will play in Las Vegas as part of their North American Tour. The show includes songs of peace, love, and harmony.

• When: Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Sammy Davis Festival Plaza, 720 Twin Lakes Dr.
• Tickets: Tickets are $30+ tax

Rainbow Company Youth Theater: "Adventures in the Sagebrush State"

This original "lively, tuneful, entertaining," production from Rainbow Company Youth Theater will tell the story of Nevada's history.

• When: Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10. Showtimes are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Where: Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.
• Tickets: Tickets are $6

The Villalobos Brothers at Historic Fifth Street School

Come listen to this contemporary Mexican ensemble mix jazz, rock, classical, and Mexican music to "deliver a powerful message of love, brotherhood and social justice."

• When: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.
• Tickets: Tickets are $8+ tax for anyone under 18 years old, and $16+ tax for adults.

StorySlam at Charleston Heights Arts Center

The theme for this event will be "The One That Got Away." Hear people tell their stories for 90-minutes in this "popular celebration of words and experiences."

• When: Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
• Tickets: Pay what you can

For more information about these events visit www.artslasvegas.com or call 702-229-2787.

Image of FLY Dance Company provided by City of Las Vegas