Seven Nights
Seven Nights
March 17th, 2011
Tue 22 Described as Cirque du Soleil channeled through The Rocky Horror Picture Show, an adult circus and burlesque production, Absinthe, travels to the Roman Plaza outside of Caesars Palace. The schedule is subject to change so visit AbsintheVegas.com for more information. (9:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday and 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday,schedule subject to change, tickets begin at $69, available at Ticketmaster.com.) Over at Book & Stage, Vegas star Tommy Rocker shows the Cosmo how he rocks out. (Shows at 10 p.m. and midnight, no cover.) Don’t wear Ed Hardy or Affliction, but most importantly listen to Jump Smoker’s words of wisdom and “don’t be a douchebag!” The foursome puts on an exciting show tonight at Blush. (In the Wynn, doors 9 p.m., men $30, women $20 cover, locals free.) Read more »
Seven Nights
March 10th, 2011
Sat 12 Receive 20 percent off Desigual’s new collection as the hip clothing store and 944 magazine host Friends and Family Night featuring yummy bites and cocktails. RSVP at FriendsandFamilyNights.com. (In Fashion Show, event 2-8 p.m.) Feed your body in all ways during Vegas StrEATS at the El Cortez, where food and DJs mash up for complete gratification. Artists Sean Rose, Air Stegosaurus with BPSS, DJs Shr3d, 19Sixty, ZO, rapper Fame and more will provide the beats while food trucks Slidin’ Thru, Fukuburger and Sloppi Jo’s are some of the many to bring the meat. (6 p.m., 18+, no cover.) Red Bull Soundclash offers what’s sure to be an electric experience: Grammy-nominated artists the Ting Tings and Cee-Lo Green facing off in a battle to showcase their innovative live performance and improvisation talents. (On Las Vegas Boulevard South across from the Luxor, doors 7 p.m. tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door, available at RedBullUSA.com/Soundclash.) Read more »
Seven Nights
Entertaining options for a week of nonstop fun and excitement.
February 17th, 2011
Sun 20 Ska-punkers Less Than Jake, who have been coercing mosh pits since ’92, make a pit stop in the desert at the House of Blues. (In Mandalay Bay, doors 5:30 p.m., show 6 p.m., tickets $20, available at HouseOfBlues.com.) Grammy-winning alternative experimentalists The Black Keys play The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan for two nights (Saturday with Cage the Elephant) supported by Big Boi. (Doors 9 p.m. tickets at CosmopolitanLasVegas.com.) Eduardo Cordova, creator of popular LGBT parties, welcomes DJ Wayne G and Kat DeLuna to Sundanze at Jet. (In The Mirage, doors 10 p.m., $30 cover, locals free.) Read more »
Seven Nights
Entertaining options for a week of nonstop fun and excitement.
February 3rd, 2011
Sat. 5 Get your “nails done, hair done, everything did” while you take in the whimsical and irreverent art of Carla Ferreira (artwork pictured) for A Night of Revelry at Blush Salon. (6360 S. Pecos Road, 8-10 p.m., no cover.) Everywhere you go, they’ll follow you down. Nineties rockers Gin Blossoms take the stage at Red Rock Resort. (doors 9 p.m., ages 21 and up, tickets start at $20, tickets available at RedRockLasVegas.com.) The world’s most well-known and beloved DJ, Dutch producer Tiësto, is back to blow minds at his second performance during his monthly residency at The Joint. (Doors 10 p.m., tickets start at $50, available at TheJointLasVegas.com.) The Lounge at the Palms has finally got the right stuff: Emanuel Kiriakou and heartthrob Joey McIntyre star in One Too Many at Midnight, an acoustic, stripped-down night of classic favorites from all genres in an intimate 200-capacity setting. (In the Palms, show at midnight, tickets start at $40, available at Ticketmaster.com.) Read more »
Seven Nights
Entertaining options for a week of nonstop fun and excitement.
January 27th, 2011
Wed. 2 It’s a midweek night of live music, beginning with the Codi Jordan Band—the feel-good self-described “folk-hop-reggae-rock” band from Salt Lake City—at Beauty Bar. (517 E. Fremont St., doors 9 p.m., $5.) Chicago rockers Plain White T’s (pictured)—of “Hey There, Delilah,” and “Hate (I Really Don’t Like You)” fame—lead the crowd in a punk-rock infused jump-and-dance-a-thon at House of Blues. (In Mandalay Bay, doors 6 p.m., tickets start at $22, tickets available at HouseOfBlues.com.) And for some extra late-night madness, scenester hip-hopper Kid Sister guarantees to pack the room at Ghostbar’s most-talked-about party, Snitch. (In the Palms, doors 10 p.m., $20 cover, locals free.) Read more »
Seven Nights
Entertaining options for a week of nonstop fun and excitement.
January 20th, 2011
Sat. 22 It’s McFadden’s Three-Year Birthday Bash, and you’re invited! Partiers born in January drink for free from 10 p.m.–midnight, and everyone can enjoy $3 shots of Irish whiskey and beer and partake in a killer cupcake eating contest. (In the Rio, doors 11 a.m., event 8 p.m., men $25, women $15.) Legends of punk rock Social Distortion band together with Lucero and Chuck Ragan and kick off their tour for their album, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, released Jan. 18. (At the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay, doors 7 p.m., tickets start at $30, available at HouseOfBlues.com.) Rock ’n’ Roll Wine will hold its first soiree of the year at Ovation with more than 30 wines for the tasting, and not-to-miss performances by Imagine Dragons and Steel Panther. (At Green Valley Ranch, doors 7 p.m., tickets $35 in advance at RNRWine.com, $40 at the door plus taxes and fees.) And because no weekend in Sin City is complete without some house music, Robbie Rivera (pictured) comes to Marquee to give you your fist-pumping fix. (In the Cosmopolitan, doors 10 p.m., $30 cover.) Read more »
Seven Nights
Entertaining options for a week of nonstop fun and excitement.
January 13th, 2011
Sun. 16 Come sail away with the legendary ’80s rockers Styx at the House of Blues. (In Mandalay Bay, doors 8 p.m., tickets start at $50, ages 21+.) But don’t stop there: Hit the Bank and release the animal inside of you during a performance by Utah indie rockers Neon Trees (pictured). (In Bellagio, doors 10:30 p.m., $30 cover, locals free.) Crown keeps the party going with Hot 97.5-FM resident DJ Dre Dae and his soulful hip-hop and R&B. (In the Rio, 10:30 p.m., $30 cover.) Read more »
