* "Best Hikes with Dogs: Las Vegas and Beyond" authors Kimberly (Lewis) Reinhart and Paula Jacoby-Garrett will present a slideshow and talk, 2 p.m. Saturday, Clark County Library. Dog-friendly trails, first-aid care and hiking equipment for your pooch. Reception, book sale and signing to follow. Dog specialty store Wags and Whiskers will have outdoor doggie products for sale. 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3400.
HOWARD HUGHES INTRIGUE
* Veteran journalist Geoff Schumacher, director of community publications for Stephens Media, will talk about his new book "Howard Hughes: Power, Paranoia & Palace Intrigue" at a Nevada State Museum book signing and panel discussion on Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. The event, to take place at 700 Twin Lakes Drive inside Lorenzi Park, will be moderated by Lynn Zook of Friends of Classic Las Vegas. Donation $3 adults, free for museum members. 486-5205.
JAZZ SOCIETY
* The Las Vegas Jazz Society will present Tony Branco and Coalition, 2 p.m. Sunday, Winchester Cultural Center. $20 general admission, $15 seniors and students, $10 members. 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.