APRIL

18-22

Rolex FEI World Cup Horse Jumping Finals will make its fourth appearance at the Thomas & Mack Center since 2000. The second event is the Rolex FEI World Cup Dressage Finals, which returns to Las Vegas for the second time in two years. Individual session tickets are available for the Jumping Finals at $60-85 for a plaza seat and $30-60 for a balcony seat. For dressage, individual tickets are $60-85 for plaza and $30-55 for balcony. Prices vary depending on event date. (866) 388-3267, www.worldcuplasvegas.com.

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International Food and Folklife Festival presents more than 30 countries' ethnic foods, music and dance performances at the Clark County amphitheater. Performances on two stages include taiko drumming, Polynesian dance, Friends of India dancers, Chinese erhu music, Bulgarian music, Korean dance, sitar music and Japanese koto music. Cuisine and beverages from Germany, the Philippines, Hawai'i, Japan, Puerto Rico, Korea, Greece, China, Ireland, Thailand and Italy are expected. Persian painting, Chinese calligraphy and Colombian jewelry will be among the crafts on sale. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, I-15 and Charleston, with lawn seating and ample free parking. Blankets and low-back chairs are welcome, but no food or drinks are allowed. Free. (702) 455-8200, www.accessclarkcounty.com.

MAY

4-5

Tastes and Tunes Festival: A Mexican village, courtesy of Southwest Airlines, showcases Cinco de Mayo festivities, cuisine, arts and crafts and Hispanic music. Boxing bouts and carnival rides provide the action. 5-11 p.m. May 4 and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. May 5, in front of City Hall, 2200 Civic Center Drive. Free.

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AMA Supercross Series Finals: Amp'd Mobile World Supercross GP/Amp'd Mobile AMA Supercross Series is widely regarded as the king of extreme sports, the NASCAR of motocross. Doors open 12:30 p.m. for practice/qualifying; event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets: $63; upper level, $42 adults, $21 kids. Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road, Las Vegas. (702) 895-3761, www.supercrossonline.com.

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Academy of Country Music Motorcycle Ride & Concerts: The ACM charity motorcycle ride through the Nevada desert begins at Las Vegas Harley-Davidson and ends at Fremont Street. A sunset concert will feature past and present Academy of Country Music Award nominees. Registration is $30 per rider.

The 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony honoring country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15 on CBS, (see local listings for Hawai'i broadcast time). www.acmcountry.com.

Reach Chris Oliver at coliver@honoluluadvertiser.com.