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Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp 2026
WE RISE: The Dawn Of A New Day
July 31, 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 1, 2 p.m.
FREE Event open to the public
West Las Vegas Theatre
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
PVAC Celebrates 30 years!
For 30 incredible years, the city of Las Vegas West Las Vegas Arts Center has been the proud home of the Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp (PVAC) for Kids providing community youth with pivotal opportunities for civic engagement and social justice projects through the disciplines of arts education.
For eight weeks, these talented young artists commit themselves to the philosophy, “Excellence Without Excuse,” while developing an appreciation for the arts, and you are cordially invited to honor three decades of art, empowerment and community with us!
Seating is first-come, first-served with the lobby opening 60 minutes before the program. For more information, call 702-229-4800.
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The Corner Open Mic
Summer Jam
Friday, Aug. 21, 7-10 p.m.
FREE and open to the public
West Las Vegas Arts Center
947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
The Corner is a recurring community open mic space for artists and spectators across the valley. No pressure, just community.
As the days grow shorter, let's share our summer memories, transitions and the turning of the season. Collectively acknowledging the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, join us for an evening of nostalgic sharing, built for the storyteller and listener. We welcome all forms of creativity that respect the diverse community. Recommended for ages 13 and older, due to possible adult content. For more information, call 702-229-4800.
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Broadway in the HOOD presents
"Sister Act: The Musical"
Friday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2 & 7p.m.
FREE and open to the public
West Las Vegas Theatre
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Get ready to raise your voice and your spirits with "Sister Act" — the feel-good musical comedy that’s pure divine inspiration! When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she’s hidden away in the last place she ever expected, a convent. Disguised as a nun, Deloris turns the choir into a soulful sensation, bringing joy, music and a little bit of mischief to the sisters and the community around them.
Featuring dazzling dance numbers and hit songs that will have you clapping along, "Sister Act" is a heavenly celebration of friendship, faith and the power of finding your true voice.
Free and open to the public! General admission seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open an hour before the performances. For more information, call 702-229-5039.
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Sin City Speaks
A Fusion Of Words, Wit & Music
Saturday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m.
West Las Vegas Theatre
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Tickets: $15
This dynamic evening of poetry, comedy and music brings together some of the most celebrated voices in contemporary spoken word and performance. Featuring internationally acclaimed poet Rudy Francisco and award-winning poet, scholar and performer Javon Johnson, the show offers an unforgettable night of language, laughter, vulnerability and cultural reflection.
Hosted by Las Vegas comedian Shanna Christmas, whose sharp and charismatic comedic style brings warmth, edge and immediacy to the stage, the evening moves between humor, music and the emotional force of live poetry. DJ Kelly J will set the tone throughout the night, creating a vibrant sonic atmosphere from the moment audiences enter the space through the final applause.
Together, Francisco and Johnson represent two of the most influential voices in slam and spoken-word poetry. Francisco’s work is known for its emotional precision, accessibility and meditations on love, healing, masculinity and mental health. Johnson’s work sits at the intersection of blackness, performance studies and spoken-word culture, blending intellectual rigor with powerful storytelling and embodied performance.
This event is designed as more than a poetry reading. It is a full evening of performance — part literary gathering, part comedy show, part communal celebration — bringing audiences into a shared space of joy, reflection, humor and testimony.
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Sankofa & S.I.S.T.A. Rites of Passage Programs
Saturdays, Sept. 12 - Dec. 12
West Las Vegas Arts Center
947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Registration: $42
The annual rites of passage program is offered to boys and girls ages 10-16. This mentoring program helps youth cope with the struggles they face in everyday life —school, home and community. They will develop mental power, social relationships, consciousness and identity, based on the seven principles of KWANZAA — Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity and Faith — and learn to become responsible, caring adults, independent thinkers and outstanding citizens.
The community is encouraged to support the youth for their crossing-over ceremony, Dec. 26, at 2 p.m. at the West Las Vegas Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Sankofa Boys’ Rites of Passage: 1-3 p.m. Saturdays
S.I.S.T.A. (Sisters in Society Taking Action) Girls’ Rites of Passage: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Limited enrollment. Application and parent orientation required. For more information, call 702-229-4800.
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FALL CLASS REGISTRATION OPENS AUG. 1
Planning for the fall? Find your rhythm and express yourself with dance styles, including West African dance, hip-hop, creative movement and more!
Interested in music? Discover the heart of culture and community with mariachi and West African drum classes!
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Enjoy youth development programs like the Arts Conservatory of Excellence (A.C.E) youth production group, and the celebrated Live Arts Dance Institute program for aspiring and current young professionals!
Fall Arts Programs Schedule
Fall I: Sept. 2-Oct. 10, 2026
Fall II: Oct. 28-Dec. 12, 2026
(No Class Oct. 30 and Nov. 11, 25-28, 2026)
*Schedule subject to change*
Fall classes should be available to review and register for here starting Aug. 1.
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West Las Vegas Arts Center
947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. | 702-229-4800
West Las Vegas Theatre
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. | 702-229-5039
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