* The African American Dance Ensemble comes to Nevada for a lecture, demonstration and mini-performance for elementary school students in honor of Black History Month. The troupe will be at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., at 1 p.m. today. Students will be taught traditional African dances and will learn how to make African attire. 507-3980 or www.lvccld.org.
VARIETY SHOW
* A free performance titled Our Story is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Our Story takes a look through the ages of black history. The show follows the awakening of a young girl who thinks black history is of no importance. It offers dance, drama and popular music. 507-3980 or www.lvccld.org.
COLLECTIVE WORKS
* Cirque du Soleil dancers and staff showcase their artistry in painting, photography, pen and ink and jewelry in the troupe's exhibit, titled The Collective, at the Open Space Gallery inside the Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. Through Feb. 27.
EDUCATORS' EXHIBIT
* The work of adjunct faculty from CSN and UNLV is on display at the Bridge Gallery inside Las Vegas City Hall, 400 Stewart Ave., on the second floor. The exhibit runs through March 7. Free. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 229-1012.