"Ruminations" Author Book Reading & Signing
Saturday, March 7, 2-4 p.m.
West Las Vegas Arts Center
947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Free & Open to Adults
Step back into the Las Vegas of the 1980s -- a small town with big secrets -- with "Ruminations" author Brenda Whitfield. Enjoy a book reading, book signing and discussion of the book. Experience the world of Cherry Black, from the computer labs of UNLV to the heights of The Vegas Strip, and the story of survival of a good girl gone bad.
Free Document Shredding in Ward 6
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. to noon
Centennial Hills Community Center/ YMCA
6601 N. Buffalo Dr. east parking lot
Bring your personal papers that need shredding for free safe disposal. Limit of 5 boxes or bins per vehicle. Volunteers will unload your vehicle. Please remove trash, binders and paper clips from the papers before you arrive. Shredding services will be available until truck capacity is reached. For more information, call 702-229-5463. This event is open to the public.
Farmers Market
Las Vegas Civic Center
525 S. Main St.
Thursdays, March 12 & 26, 4-8 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public!
The city of Las Vegas and the First Friday Foundation hold a farmers market every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 4 to 8 p.m. on Goodman Plaza outdoors at the Las Vegas Civic Center. This area is across from Las Vegas City Hall.
There will be many vendors, including local farms, food trucks, beverages and artists. Parking is available across the street at the 500 S. Main St. parking garage.
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"Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas"
Gallery Opening
Thursday, March 12, 6-8 p.m.
Las Vegas Civic Center Gallery
525 S. Main St.
Free & Open to the Public!
"Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas" explores African American life in Las Vegas from the arrival of its first Black resident through the 1980s, tracing the impacts of segregation and racial barriers while celebrating the creativity, resilience and achievements that shaped the city’s character. Beginning with John Howell, the first African American settler, it follows the growth of a downtown Black community and its forced relocation in the early 20th century to what became the Historic Westside. Despite systemic exclusion, this neighborhood emerged as a vibrant cultural and social hub where residents built businesses, churches and civic organizations, cultivated music and nightlife that drew world-class performers, and organized for civil rights and equity. By honoring these histories, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the enduring legacy of the African American community and its lasting influence on the identity, spirit and future of Las Vegas.
The exhibition is curated by Carmen Beals and narrated by Claytee White. The exhibition opens March 12 and closes Aug. 20, 2026.
Nuwu Art: Indigenous Talent Show
Saturday, March 14
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Las Vegas Civic Center
525 S. Main St.
Free and open to the public of all ages
Enjoy an amazing indigenous talent show on the outdoor plaza that features Native American performances, special exhibitions, food trucks and authentic arts-and-crafts vendors. The showcase will feature solo, duet and group acts. Prizes will be awarded to recognize the top performers at the end of the show. This family-friendly celebration of culture is hosted by the city of Las Vegas, Nuwu Art, IndigenousAF Inc., and additional sponsors.
Bring blankets and low-back chairs to be more comfortable on the outdoor plaza. Parking is available across the street at the 500 S. Main St. parking garage at the $6 event rate. Pets and glass containers are not allowed on the plaza.
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