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Weekend’s Best Bets

1 HARMONIOUS HANDBELLS: The Twelfth Night Handbell Festival returns to Boulder City on Friday and Saturday, culminating in a concert Saturday evening at the Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department, 900 Arizona St. The festival, which began in 1992, brings together more than 100 ringers from 10 California- and Nevada-based choirs. The collaborative choir will be led by internationally acclaimed guest conductor Timothy Waugh. The performance begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/103471723477604.

2 LONE STAR SOUND: Marty Feick performs at The Dillinger Food and Drinkery on Friday night. The alternative country solo act is influenced by artists like Ryan Adams and Goodnight Texas, and he’ll play original songs off his three studio albums. There is no cover charge and music begins at 8:30 p.m. The Dillinger is at 1224 Arizona St. Call 702-293-4001 or visit thedillinger.com for more information.

3 WELL-TRAVELED TROUBADOUR: The California-based songwriting musician Cygne performs Friday at the Boulder Dam Brewing Co. In less than a decade Cygne has played over 1,000 shows and recorded a dozen albums. Her thought-provoking music bares the influence of her experiences during her 20-country tour and is reminiscent of Feist, Regina Spektor and Sheryl Crow. She is touring to promote her newest work “Let it Breathe.” The all-ages show is free and begins at 8 p.m. The brewery is located at 43 Nevada Way. For more information, call 702-293-4001 or visit cygnemusic.com.

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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.