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Weekend’s Best Bets

INTENSE ACOUSTICS:

Las Vegas singer-songwriter Jefferson Montoya brings his unique sound to Boulder Dam Brewing Co. on Saturday. In his musical career, he has performed as a solo vocalist as well as everything from big bands to grand operas and small musical. He is formally trained in opera performance and jazz percussion. Montoya plays from 8-11 p.m. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com for more information.

 

ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE:

Boulder Dam Credit Union invites members and others to visit during an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to mark its 75th anniversary. Visitors will be to tour areas of the credit union not normally accessible to the public. A variety of prizes will be awarded and several area restaurants will be serving up their cuisine. The credit union is at 530 Avenue G. Visit www.bouderdamcu.org for details.

 

T-SHIRT CRAFTS:

Teens and adults are invited to head over to the Boulder City Library, 701 Adams Blvd., at 1 p.m. Saturday to learn how to make a variety of items, mostly jewelry, out of old T-shirts. Spectators are welcome to drop in at no cost. Class participants must make reservations 48 hours in advance and leave a $5 refundable deposit. Call the library at 702-293-1281 for information or reservations.

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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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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.

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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.

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