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Weekend’s Best Bets, Feb. 15-18

1 ROYAL LIFE: Get an inside glimpse into the life of a queen when Boulder City Library shows “Victoria and Abdul” at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The movie focuses on the unusual friendship between the queen and her Indian servant, who arrived for her Golden Jubilee. Viewing is free. Call 702-293-1281 for more information.

2 MUSICAL ROULETTE: You never know exactly what you will hear when the Dr. Harpo Band takes the stage. The five-piece ensemble says it loves to play music that “knocks us out. Any style, as long as it’s not boring.” The band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at Boulder Dam Brewing Co., 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-4739 for details.

3 GET YOUR DANCING SHOES: Head over to the Department of Water and Power Building at 600 Nevada Way for the “Hot Dam West Coast Swing Night.” Dancing begins at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $5 per person. Call 702-862-6558 or email linny6558@gmail.com for more information.

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Best Bets, March 9-15

1 READY TO ROCK: The Rock, Roll & Stroll fundraiser for the Senior Center of Boulder City’s Meals on Wheels program will be presented from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. The fifth annual event will include a car show, games, food and music by DJ Mike Pacini. For more information, call 702-293-3320.