The city of Las Vegas offers a number of artistic performances including theatre, films, music and dance throughout the year. This summer proves to be no different with a variety of activities for the entire family. Below are just some of the many performances and events planned for the summer. For a complete list of upcoming events download the summer issue of ArtQ.

Children’s Summer Concert Series
Razzle Bam Boom in “History of Rock ’n’ Roll”
Razzle Bam Boom was a big hit last year. The duo returns with an entertaining look at the development of rock ‘n’ roll.
Tickets for each: $3

Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Charleston Heights Arts Center
800 S. Brush St., 229-6383

Friday, July 20, 2 & 7 p.m.
Reed Whipple Cultural Center
821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211

 Leland Faulkner in “World of Wonder”
Classic conjuring, fantastic tales, light-hearted humor, pantomime and stunning shadowplay create a theatrical feast that mesmerizes audiences of all ages.
Tickets for each: $3

Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Charleston Heights Arts Center
800 S. Brush St., 229-6383

Friday, July 27, 2 & 7 p.m.
Reed Whipple Cultural Center
821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211

Generation Next…Pulse, Passion and Power
Performing and Visual Arts Summer Camp for Kids 2007
Final Musical Production
Co-sponsored by Las Vegas-Clark County Library District .
For eleven years, the West Las Vegas Arts Center’s structured arts educational, youth development summer program has provided a pivotal opportunity for youth ages 10-15 to practice and execute character-building life skills through an integrated arts program. The camp culminates in the presentation of several high caliber community productions. Call 229-4800 for information. Free admission.

Thursday, August 2, 10 a.m.
House of Blues at Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Saturday, August 4, 2 pm
West Las Vegas Library Theatre
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

Family Film Series
Thursdays, 8 p.m.
Baker Park, St. Louis Avenue and 10th Street
Bring blankets or lawn chairs to view family movies under the stars. Picnics welcome. Free admission.

July 19 “Open Season”
Boog is a happily domesticated 900-pound grizzly bear who has his comfortable world as the star of a local nature show turned upside down when he is stranded in the woods at the beginning of hunting season.

July 26 “Curious George: Show Me the Monkey”
The big-screen adaptation of Margaret E. Rey’s beloved books follow the man in the yellow hat as he travels to Africa where he accidentally adopts an adorable monkey named George.

Thursdays, 2 p.m.
East Las Vegas Community Senior Center Ballroom
250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515

July 19 “Zathura”
A mysterious game leads two brothers on an adventure in space. July 26 “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” C.S. Lewis' timeless adventure follows the exploits of the four siblings who enter the world of Narnia through a magical wardrobe. Free admission