Culture
Juneteenth
West Las Vegas Library
At once an annual recognition of the end of slavery and a celebration of African-American culture and potential, this two-day event will feature speakers, music, ideas, and inspiration. 1-4p, June 15; noon-5p June 16, free, thelibrarydistrict.org
Literature
Poetry of Jan Steckel
Clark County Library
A Harvard-trained doctor — pediatrics — Steckel’s poetry deals with “themes of both Jewish life and the experiences of a doctor working with underprivileged patients.” Which is to say, a wide and empathetic swath of what we call life. 2p, June 3, free, thelibrarydistrict.org
LGBT
Family Pride Day
Clark County Library
Families come in all possible configurations here in the 21st century, a fact acknowledged by Family Pride Day. Activities, talks, Drag Queen Storytime, and a teen drag queen competition all highlight an afternoon of celebrating who you are. 11a-4p, Clark County Library, free, thelibrarydistrict.org
Fading Shadows, David Veliz: Nuanced drawn portraits from the hand of a local artist to watch. June 19-August 26 (opening reception 5:30p, June 19), Enterprise Library, thelibrarydistrict.org
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