Weekend’s Best Bets, Dec. 5

Terry Petty of Boulder City, left, gets some assistance from Ronnie Tice of Charmed as she tried on a bracelet during the annual Doodlebug Craft Bazaar in 2018. This year's event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the city's recreation center, 900 Arizona St.

Santa and Mrs. Claus were joined by Jingle Cat and Hoover the Dam Dog for the 2018 Christmas tree lighting festivities. This year's event begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in Frank Crowe Park.

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1 JOIN THE PARADE: Floats, bands, marching groups and more will parade downtown for the annual Santa’s Electric Night Parade. The parade, presented by Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, begins at 4:30 p.m. Saturday and travels primarily along Nevada Way before turning down Fifth Street.

2 CRAFTY SITUATION: Boulder City Community Club presents its 45th annual Doodlebug Craft Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the city’s recreation center, 900 Arizona St. Around 130 vendors featuring handcrafted wares, including many holiday items, will be showcased. Admission to the bazaar is free.

3 LIGHT IT UP: Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, Jingle Cat and your friends and neighbors as the city’s official Christmas tree is lit for the first time this season on Friday. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in Frank Crowe Park at the corner of Nevada Way and Cherry Street. Festivities include live entertainment and hot cocoa.

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Best Bets, March 9-15

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March 8, 2023 - 2:56 pm

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.

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Best Bets, March 2-8

By Boulder City Review

March 1, 2023 - 4:02 pm

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

By Boulder City Review

February 22, 2023 - 3:23 pm

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.

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February 15, 2023 - 3:57 pm

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

By Boulder City Review

February 8, 2023 - 3:32 pm

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.