MAY

20-31

"The Spirit of the Jade Dragon": The Naxi (pronounced "na-shee") population, in the shadow of the Jade Dragon Mountain in the Yunnan province of China, trace their origins to elephant-headed god Tabu and are known for their ancient and elegant pictographic script.

In celebration of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage month, the Global Naxi Culture Conservation Society presents "The Spirit of the Jade Dragon," featuring the scripts and pictographic marvels of Naxi artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, through May 31, The Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 507-3630. Free.

27

Robin Williams: Popular actor and comedian entertains in a Memorial Day Weekend performance. 8 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tickets: $105 and $236 including tax. Explicit content, not advised for those under 18.

JUNE

7-9

Las Vegas Annual Truck Show: Get down and dirty at the Las Vegas Convention Center with a multitude of trucks gleaming in all their finery. The event includes Ride 'n' Drive demos, most beautiful truck contests and everything you want to know about the ins and outs of truck driving, from dump truck laws to inspections.

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ThursdayFriday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150, Paradise Road. (702) 892-0711, www.truckshow.com

8

Cyndi Lauper True Colors Tour: Cyndi Lauper, Erasure, Debbie Harry, Indigo Girls, Dresden Dolls, The Gossip and The Misshapes perform in support of the Human Rights Campaign. Margaret Cho hosts. 8 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tickets: $51.45, $72.45, $103.95, www.ticketmaster.com.

14-17

Diana Krall: Grammy winner Krall performs with The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra at the start of a three-month U.S. tour in support of her latest album release "From This Moment On." The album and concert reflect Krall's love for the Sinatra /Fitzgerald/Cole era of songs. The Hilton engagement is one of two with the jazz orchestra, which is featured on her album. 8 p.m., Las Vegas Hilton. Tickets: $95-$125. (702) 732-5755.

ONGOING

The Luxor IMAX: Get out of the heat and into the Big Movie Zone at the Luxor IMAX Theater. "Deep Sea" dives down for encounters with some of the most strange and exotic creatures on the planet, from the bizarre rainbow nudibranch to the giant Pacific octopus. Become an undersea explorer, discovering the strange and unusual partnerships these "star wars" creatures forge to ensure their survival, and learning how this cooperation allows life in this enchanting world to flourish. Also showing: "Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia," "Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag," "Lions: Roar of the Kalahari," "Mystery of the Nile." www.luxor.com.

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