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Weekend’s Best Bets

1: MARIO AT THE RAILROAD PASS CASINO: Singer-comedian Mario will perform free of charge from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the Railroad Pass Casino, 2800 S. Boulder Highway. The Los Angeles native recently moved to Southern Nevada from the Midwest and has found the perfect showcase for his unique comedy takes and his vocal performances of American standards, from artists including Dean Martin and Michael Buble as well as classic country hits. Guests can expect rib-tickling humor, spot-on impressions and a healthy amount of Frank Sinatra. For more inofrmation, visit http://www.marioshowbiz.com/

2 TRICKY TRAY: The annual Tricky Tray fundraiser will return Wednesday in the gym at the Boulder City High School. Local businesses and classes from Boulder City’s four public schools will create themed baskets to be given away in a raffle. Ticket sales will be available from 5:30-7 p.m. when the drawings begin. Each ticket costs $1 and proceeds will benefit local schools. For more information, call 702-799-8200, ext.4065.

3 LUTEFISK DINNER: The Boulder City/Henderson Sons of Norway Desert Troll Lodge will host the annual Lutefisk Dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Boulder City Elks Lodge, 1217 Nevada Highway. Dinner will include lutefisk, Scandinavian meatballs and pork roast as well as a variety of sides.There will also be a raffle, door prizes and gifts for children. Tickets are $22 for adults, $14 for school-age children and free for children under 5. Doors open at 4 p.m., and the event is open to the public. For Tickets, call 702-294-9911 or 702-617-8898.

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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.

Best Bets, March 2-8

1 MUSIC MAKER: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ted Sablay will perform at the Boulder Dam Brewing Company from 7-10 Saturday night. A native of Wisconsin, Sablay now calls Las Vegas home. He has spent much of the past 20 years as a touring member and regular collaborator with The Killers. He debuted his first album as a solo artist in 2022. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com for more information.

Best Bets, Feb. 23-March 1

1 FANTASTIC THEATER: The Young Hearts Theater Group, sponsored by Boulder City United Methodist Church, will present C.S. Lewis’ classic fantasy tale “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Elaine K. Smith Building, 700 Wyoming St. Admission is free.

Best Bets, Feb. 16-22

1 MORE MOVIES: The Dam Short Film Festival returns for its 19th incarnation and with in-person screenings, but at a new location. Scheduled Thursday through Monday at the Elaine K. Smith Building, 700 Wyoming St., the festival will screen 153 short films in about 30 programs. Tickets are $12.50 per program, $45 for a full-day pass and $150 for an event pass. Visit www.damshortfilm.org for more information.

Best Bets, Feb. 9-15

1 RED CARPET READY: Celebrity couples will be roaming the streets downtown Saturday as the Best Dam Wine Walk hosts its monthly event. Scheduled from 4-8 p.m., with check-in through 6:30 at My 4 Sons Comic Cards, 1308 Wyoming St., the wine walk provides an opportunity to visit local businesses, often after their regular hours. Admission is $25 per person, plus Eventbrite fees, in advance or $30 at check-in.

Film fest returns to in-person schedule

After two years of trying to do everything online, Lee Lanier is ready to welcome live audiences back to the Dam Short Film Festival. The latest edition of the popular festival is scheduled to run Feb. 16-20 in downtown Boulder City.