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Features

Sammy Hagar

Check out our exclusive interview with the Red Rocker as he resumes his Park MGM

residency PAGE 30

March Madness

Enjoy college hoops up and down the Strip PAGE 32

St. Patrick's Day

There's no shortage of ways to get the maximum enjoyment out of the holiday PAGE 34

Wanna Cook?

Wait until you see these amazing classes offered at Paris Las Vegas' restaurants PAGE 36

It's Chinatown!

Head slightly off-Strip to sample some delicious cuisine PAGE 44

Editor’s Note

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Spotlight

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Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art PAGE 12

Q&A: Robert Friedrichs PAGE 14

O’Sheas PAGE 16

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition PAGE 18

Carmine’s Las Vegas

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7 Days

Our publisher gives you everything you need to plan the perfect week PAGE 8

Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den

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Cheers

Juliet Cocktail Room

Enjoy some of the best cocktails the Strip has to offer at this Venetian Resort hot spot PAGE 24

Friends With Benefits

Connie Shin PAGE 26

Showbiz Weekly Listings

Your guide to everything from dining to entertainment in Las Vegas PAGE 49

Events

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Headliners

Planning a return trip?

Buy your tickets now to the hottest live shows, concerts, sports and special events

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Nosh

Rí Rá Irish Pub

In town for St. Patrick's Day?

There's no better place to be than this pub at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place PAGE 28

Hitting the town tonight? Stop by your concierge to pick up a copy of our sister publication, VEGAS2GO

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Editorial

If this is your first trip to Las Vegas, this is an editor’s note you need to read—because, as overwhelming as the city can feel once you arrive at your hotel, there is a hack to help you navigate the craziness. And it’s all at your fingertips!

Greenspun Media Group, which owns Las Vegas Magazine, this year launched the Vegas2Go app, a guide to everything around you no matter where you are. Download it (for free) and start your Vegas experience like a pro. If you’re staying at, say, Park MGM, it will fill you in on everything going on at that property, as well as neighboring properties Aria, New York-New York and MGM Grand. You’ll find it in both the Google App store and Apple store. Get it today and enjoy!

Now let’s get to the fun in store for you this week! This is St. Patrick’s Day week, and we spotlight plenty of Ireland-inspired enjoyment on the Strip (“Go Green!,” p. 34). Plus, have a proper pint and plenty of games at O’Sheas at The Linq Promenade (“Party Central,” p. 16 ) and a fantastic meal at Rí Rá Irish Pub at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place (“Step Back in Time,” p. 28).

In the mood for a live show? Get your tickets now to see Sammy Hagar return to his residency, Best of All Worlds, at Park MGM. And definitely check out our exclusive interview with the Red Rocker himself (“Right Place, Right Time,” p. 30).

In town for March Madness? We’ve compiled a lineup of terrific specials and offers for groups of any size (“Nothing But Net,” p. 32).

Looking for that perfect cocktail? We’ve lined up two great locations: Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den at Resorts World Las Vegas, which also celebrates cherry blossom season through April 30 (“Room to Bloom,” p. 22); and Juliet Cocktail Room at The Venetian Resort (“Destination Fabulous,” p. 24).

Whether by app or mag, enjoy your week!

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What to do in Las Vegas this week

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Sunday 15

BLVD Las Vegas

The Strip’s newest retail and dining destination is worth an afternoon of exploration. Browse the shops, then head up to the rooftop terrace for a slice at How Ya Dough’n. 3755 Las Vegas Blvd. S., blvdlasvegas.com

Monday 16

Laughing Buddha

March is National Noodle Month, and one of the tastiest spots to get your fix is this Proper Eats Food Hall destination. It serves up steaming bowls of authentic Japanese ramen. Aria, aria.mgmresorts.com

Tuesday 17

Rí Rá Irish Pub

There’s no better place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Raise a pint of Guinness and dig into classic dishes like Irish stew or bangers and mash. It’s a proper way to honor the holiday. The Shops at Mandalay Place, rira.com

Wednesday 18

John Fogerty

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer brings his legendary catalog to PH Live. The voice behind Creedence Clearwater Revival classics like “Proud Mary” and “Fortunate Son” delivers a night of timeless rock. Planet Hollywood, caesars.com

Thursday 19

Circa | Sports Catch college hoops madness at the Three Stories of Glory Tournament Viewing Party for Mega March, complete with food and beverage packages, luxury booths and recliners and take in every moment of the tournament in fashion. Circa Resort & Casino, circalasvegas.com

For Insider Tips go to lasvegasmagazine.com

Friday

The Cabinet of Curiosities Night owls, this one’s for you. This gothic, Victorianmeets-bohemian bar offers a reverse happy hour nightly from 10 p.m. to close, with $12 select cocktails. Horseshoe Las Vegas, thecabinetlv.com

Saturday 21

Dominique Ansel Marché Inspired by outdoor French marketplaces, this menu is sure to satisfy. Grab a coffee and one of the signature Cronuts, or try a chocolate chip cookie shot filled with homemade Madagascan vanilla milk. Paris Las Vegas, caesars.com

Creature Feature

Strip fine art gallery explores animal mummification

You’ve no doubt heard of the famous King Tut exhibit. (There’s also a Vegas version at Luxor that replicates Howard Carter’s 1922 archaeological find.) And no doubt you’ve seen any countless one of the horror and action movies dedicated to mummies. But for all the attention human mummification has received over the last 100-plus years, what about animals? Well, wonder no more, as the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art’s current exhibit explores that very thing.

Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt, on display until Sept. 13, brings together nearly 100 artifacts, including 36 mummified animals and more than 60 significant Egyptian masterworks that demonstrate their role in ritual and religion.

The exhibit is divided into four categories: beloved pets; food offerings preserved for the afterlife; divine embodiments of deities; and votive gifts intended to carry prayers to the heavens. The mummies themselves, unearthed from more than 30 cemeteries during the 19th and 20th centuries, span Egyptian history from as early as 760 B.C.E. through the second century C.E. Exhibit offerings include:

• A wood coffin gilded in silver, gold

and rock crystal and containing an ibis mummy.

• A seated statuette of King Pepy I on his alabaster throne, wearing the tall white crown of Upper Egypt royalty, with the falcon of Horus peering over his shoulder.

• A crocodile mummy. Ancient Egyptians would present them to the god Sobek in hopes of gaining his assistance with everyday challenges.

• A lion image carved during a period (3300-3100 B.C.E.) when kings were known to bury lions near their tombs. Images of lions were associated with powerful deities like Sekhmet and Bastet.

“This exhibition celebrates the timeless bond between humans and animals,” said Demecina Gray, MGM Resorts’ director of art and culture. “These extraordinary mummies reveal how creatures were not only companions, but also sacred symbols woven into the spiritual life of ancient Egypt. Soulful Creatures invites visitors to rediscover the powerful role animals played in faith, ritual and the journey beyond death.” –Ken Miller

Bellagio. 702.693.7871

Nuclear Revelations

An iconic figure now has a name, thanks to the relentless research of this Las Vegas historian

It’s hard to imagine a spectacle that could top showgirls and Sinatra in 1950s Las Vegas, but the Nevada Test Site, where nuclear weapons testing produced fascinating mushroom clouds viewable from casino rooftops, drew curious visitors to the city in droves. Atomic Museum Vegas offers a deep dive into this part of Vegas’ storied history, and it recently unveiled a new exhibit centered around Anna Lee Mahoney, more famously known as Miss Atomic Bomb, whose likeness was widely recognizable but whose identity remained anonymous until historian Robert Friedrichs solved the mystery.

What prompted your 25-year-long search for Miss Atomic Bomb’s true identity?

When they were building the museum, they talked about using that photo for marketing purposes. I thought it would really be neat if she were still alive and we were able to contact her, have her come to the opening and let her see how important that photo has been for the development of Las Vegas. Unfortunately … she had passed away before that decision was made. So it’s not 25 years (gone to) waste, but it’s nice to have the recognition finally documented and out there.

Why is it so important that this figure has a name?

I thought that her family needed to know. Unfortunately, she had no children. She was married, but her husband had passed away a few years before her. In doing the research, trying to track her down, we were looking at combinations of names … We lucked out when we were working with a combination and found a cousin’s daughter. The mother and the daughter are still alive, and I had included the pictures in the letter that I sent, explaining the fact that we were trying to get an identification on her … She unfortunately didn’t have any (pictures) and I asked her, what was her maiden name? That’s when everything broke loose. That’s when we got her birth certificate, we got her Social Security record, and on the Social Security record, another name associated with that number was Lee Merlin (her stage name).

When that dam burst, I’m sure that was an exciting moment. Oh, yes. When you have no name other than a stage name … that still doesn’t get you anything, you know? So we really were lucky. I did a presentation (at Atomic Museum) on the different iterations of Miss Atomic …

and at the end of the lecture, I always would say, “Now, are you ready to help me find out who it is?” And lo and behold, there was a DRI (Desert Research Institute) employee that was sitting in the back of the room. She immediately went upstairs and started searching, and she found an obituary that indicated (Merlin) had been a showgirl at the Sands Hotel … and that struck a bell for me. That one comment would lead me to who her dance instructor was … who identified that she was in California at the key time period where Lee Merlin was popping up in news articles and photos as being there … and she was registered as a voter with her stage name. It was just pure coincidence that I had asked that question.

Can you recall seeing Miss Atomic Bomb used widespread, or was this one marketing instance that just took off?

Actually, they didn’t use that photo in the first press release. They used a different one, and it was a small picture in one newspaper. Then they went out with this one, and that’s the one the public went crazy over ... And the other issue is that this is such a controversial picture. People have written articles on it and said that she was nude, except for the mushroom cloud. You can see the swimsuit, but people’s imagination just ran with it, and that is considered one of the 100 best photos ever taken. –Em Jurbala

Party Central

Make plans for St. Patrick’s Day at this one-stop spot

Consider O’Sheas the mothership for all things St. Patrick’s Day. In fact, the holiday is celebrated all year long with authentic Irish pub offerings and decor. The hot spot has so many good reasons to visit, from table games and beer pong to several bars (one along The Linq Promenade), live music, proper Guinness pours and a nice brown spirits selection.

Tables games include roulette and blackjack, and several beer pong tables are located for use inside and outside the venue. You can also order beers and

cocktails at the outdoor Blarney Bar. Don’t pass up one of O’Sheas’ most popular specialty cocktails, the Frozen Baileys with Baileys Irish cream, milk and chocolate and coffee flavoring.

But this week, March 13-17, it’ll be over-the-top St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, starting with Guinness and green beer for just $5! On the actual holiday, O’Sheas welcomes back-to-back bands starting at 4 p.m., featuring The Whisky Fiddler and the Brick Top Baggers. And The Linq Promenade gets in on the

holiday fun on March 17 with roaming bagpipers from noon-4 p.m. and themed decor set up throughout the entire outdoor area. Many of the Promenade’s tenants are also serving green beer.

So, if you really want to party this St. Patrick’s Day, you need to make your way over to O’Sheas and The Linq Promenade. And don some green so you’ll get some kisses! –Kiko Miyasato

The Linq Promenade. 702.835.5723

A Journey Worth Taking

History comes alive at this Strip attraction dedicated to the fated ship’s tale

The Ship of Dreams is brought to life in an impressively curated space that tells the story of one of history’s most tragic tales. Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is an attraction that takes visitors through a series of themed rooms packed with more than 350 items recovered from the wreck site from beneath the North Atlantic Ocean.

In April 2025, in honor of the 113th anniversary of Titanic’s sinking, the exhibit unveiled a never-before-seen item recovered in 1994. On display near the beginning of the tour, visitors can view the Kilroy stoking transmitter, a sophisticated piece of technology for 1912—it is what essentially regulated the heartbeat of Titanic. The Kilroy would transmit precise time signals to all the crew in the boiler rooms, telling them how long to allow the coal to burn before shoveling in a new load.

Every visitor begins their journey with a “Boarding Pass” with details on a specific passenger. As visitors continue the journey through the exhibition, a series of rooms hold re-creations of third- and first-class cabins, the Grand Staircase and the promenade deck. Read menus of meals served and view photos of dining halls, lounge areas and libraries.

Particularly striking is the Big Piece (pictured)—a section of the outer hull from the C Deck cabin, rooms C-79 and C-80, which covered a suite of wardrobe rooms and private baths. This is the largest section of Titanic ever recovered. Something about the broken glass still attached to the portholes brings about a haunting reminder of the rushing water that barreled through the portholes as the ship began to sink.

At the end, you encounter a memorial wall with crew and passenger names on it. It’s here you’ll find out whether the person on your Boarding Pass survived or perished. It’s a powerful moment. –Kiko Miyasato

Luxor. 702.262.4400

Catch-Up Time

Hit the bar for an incredible special at this Italian restaurant

Know how you sometimes want a quick, easy-peasy option for dinner? You know, a girl dinner? In Vegas, that’s sometimes easier said than done. But at Carmine’s Las Vegas, you can get that through the end of March with its special offering, The OGD (Original Girl Dinner), at an excellent price (and no, you don’t need to be a girl).

This restaurant has a vibrant, energetic environment that’s based off the New York original, with dark woods, high ceilings and a two-story dining area. It’s

known for generous family-style portions and delicious Italian food. The OGD menu, which includes a huge Caesar salad and shoestring-style fried zucchini to share, pictured, plus a choice of an espresso martini or a dirty martini for $28.95 per person, is only available at the bar or at the high-tops nearby. Both cocktails are quite delicious, perfect to start your meal.

The mound of zucchini fries is likely to be your focus, and rightly so. It’s perfect for grazing while catching up over the drinks. Even better, you can get a penne

vodka dish for an extra $9.95, and it’s totally worth it. This pasta has a deep flavor in the rich sauce—it combines tomato, cream, Romano cheese, onion, garlic and chili flakes.

Dessert? Optional, but there ain’t nothing wrong if you feel like finishing up with cannoli (and the desserts are family-style, too, so sharing is the only option). –Nina King

The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. 702.473.9700

Room to Bloom

This hidden bar celebrates Japan’s cherry blossom season

Cherry blossom season is in full bloom, so to speak, in Japan. The pink-hued trees transform the streets of Kyoto and Tokyo, and some of those beautiful visuals are re-created in Las Vegas inside Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den . The speakeasy, hidden inside one of the stalls at Famous Foods Street Eats, celebrates the season through April 30 with a venue transformation of the intimate bar.

Guests will be immersed in the pink-petaled cherry blossoms blooming in every corner, from the bar and seating area to the ceiling. It’s the perfect visual to break out the camera for and get some romantic and whimsical social posts.

Along with the decor, Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den adds some themed fruity, citrusy cocktails to the menu for a limited time. Sip on The Samurai Way with Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scotch, brown sugar simple syrup, lavender and cherry bark vanilla bitters; the Golden Bridge with Cointreau, Chareau aloe vera liqueur, Luxardo Maraschino, simple syrup, lemon juice, passion fruit purée and Prosecco; the Blooming For Love with Remy Martin VSOP, Luxardo Maraschino, hibiscus-guava purée, simple syrup, lemon juice and sakura latte powder; and the Cherry Blossom Cloud with The Botanist gin, St-Germain and Kanáde yuzu liqueur, topped with a cherry coconut foam.

The lounge opens at 5 p.m. daily. (Look for the retail stall inside Famous Foods Street Eats— the lounge is hidden behind one of the walls). And don’t miss the Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den’s popular Friday night party, an old-school bash where DJs spin all vinyl. –Kiko Miyasato

Resorts World Las Vegas. rwlasvegas.com

Destination Fabulous

If you haven’t been yet, it’s time to discover Juliet Cocktail Room . Between the beautiful decor and inventive cocktail program, it’s a destination that never disappoints in experiencing the best the city has to offer. Since 2022, the welcoming and spacious lounge has served up fun nights with a diverse lineup of live entertainment and eye-catching, uniquely tasting cocktails.

“Guests will experience a cultivated

nightlife environment with a touch of classic Las Vegas,” said Chris Zadie, vice president of food and beverage for 81/82 Group, owners of Juliet Cocktail Room. “We offer live entertainment with a very modern take on the Strip, from the cocktail presentation to the service offering and the overall nightlife experience. It’s refined but still energetic. You can come in for live music, stay for the atmosphere and transition

into a more elevated nightlife setting as the evening unfolds.”

If you’ve been before, then a return visit is in order, as Juliet Cocktail Room recently added new cocktails to the menu. “The libations are as enchanting as they are tantalizing,” Zadie said.

A few of the new concoctions include the Chai’d and True with Hendry’s vodka, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, chai latte mix and cream. “(It) originally

evolved from a matcha latte cocktail we had on the menu—we started noticing chai lattes coming back into popularity, so I wanted to create something that stayed ahead of the times: a chai latte cocktail that feels a little more fun and unexpected,” Zadie said. The Diamonds Are Forever, mixed with D’Ussé cognac, High West rye, Amaro Montenegro, sweet vermouth and orange bitters, “is a classic spin on a Vieux Carré,” Zadie said. And the Eve’s Apple is a lip-smacking shot of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple, cinnamon, fresh apple and caramel. “Jack Daniel’s released an apple whiskey that I thought was really interesting, so we leaned into that and created more of a caramel apple-style shot,” Zadie said. “It’s inspired by the idea of the poison apple, but with Eve’s Apple, it’s a little more seductive.”

Other new menu items include spirit-forward cocktail Fields of Norway with Norwegian aquavit; the Nice Pear, a unique blend of whiskey, fresh pear, maple syrup, a touch of bacon fat and egg white; and another shot-based delight, the Pepino Malo Shot with watermelon, tequila and Gran Malo, which gives it a tamarind-style taste.

Thirsty yet? Don’t these just sound like little adventures for your taste buds? Popular cocktails have remained on the menu since day one like the Oak

Insider’s Tips

Here for St. Patrick’s Day? Enjoy $7 green beers, Guinness, Irish whiskey shots and cocktails. Live piano karaoke begins at 9 p.m.

Live entertainment includes: Solo Sundays with live guitar and vocals; Juliet Live Monday with Joseph Soul singing R&B covers; Keys & Karaoke Tuesday; Dueling Pianos Wednesday; Live DJs Thursday; and Weekend

Blend Friday and Saturday with live singers and DJs.

Always ask servers and bartenders about sponsored specials and unique offerings that may not be printed on the main menu.

& Orange, a Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon-based cocktail that incorporates various orange flavoring and is served similar to a mule-style cocktail. Juliet Cocktail Room also stocks unique spirits, too. “I wouldn’t necessarily say rare in terms of unusual categories, but we do carry rare vintages and allocated bottles, especially Scotches, whiskies and some unique tequilas,” Zadie said.

Just darn good cocktails, and a venue filled with high-end, yet comfy furnishings and decor, knowledgeable bartenders and various entertainment throughout the week—yup, you’ll want

to start your discovery (or make your return visit) right now!

“You can come in for a great cocktail, listen to live music, participate in karaoke, or experience more of a nightlife venue, all in one space,” Zadie said. “We have a great open floor plan that accommodates large groups and conventions, and we’re in a prime location inside The Venetian Resort. It’s really the combination of all those elements that has allowed us to remain relevant and popular.” –Kiko Miyasato

The Venetian Resort. 702.414.1945

Friends With Benefits

Connie Shin

Assistant general manager keeps the creativity flowing

Knowledge is power, but so is a sense of curiosity for Connie Shin, assistant general manager of Kusa Nori, a modern Japanese restaurant at Resorts World Las Vegas. The China native has a natural affinity for learning all she can about what is served in her restaurant, and having that passion for learning has helped her build a successful career in the food and beverage industry.

Shin was the youngest manager at The Mirage (her first gig on the Strip), helped

open a property in China, managed fine dining spots at Bellagio and was recruited to help open Resorts World Las Vegas.

“I’ve always been a curious person,” Shin says. “If there’s a dish in front of me, I want to know the ingredients, where it is from.” She grew up around food because her family is also in the industry and helped nurture that love —and she loves to pass on that passion to her team, which in turn passes it on to the guest. “Telling a story with our food—it’s fun to

• Libation • Genting Old Fashioned

Kusa Nori puts its own spin on the classic Old-Fashioned with its specialty cocktail, the Genting Old Fashioned. Made with Highland Park 12 Year Single Malt Scotch, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters and orange bitters, the twist comes with a matcha ice cube. As the ice melts, the cocktail constantly evolves in flavor. –KM

tell why chef makes his dishes,” she says. “I train the staff on what ingredients are used, how different cooking techniques are used, the history of the food. When the servers are empowered and they have the knowledge they can pass it on to the guest, making for a better experience.”

Shin keeps her creativity flowing outside of work, too, diving into her love of design and creating artwork using AI. “I’m just a curious, creative person. I’ve always been,” she says. –Kiko Miyasato

Benefit Don’t miss happy hour at 4 p.m. daily (in the lounge only) with deep discounts on cocktails and popular dishes.

If you haven’t yet sat down at one of Rí Rá Irish Pub’s bars for a drink, or ordered up a meal at a high-top or cozy booth, then don’t delay! It’s great food, great beer and all kinds of cheer! And with St. Patrick’s Day this week, and the restaurant’s 15th anniversary on the Las Vegas Strip, it’s the perfect time to stop in.

formed of multiple rooms, with bars and tables in each.

Much of the interior has been reclaimed from Ireland and reconstructed here by

By Nina King

Restaurant celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, and its 15th Vegas anniversary

As you approach Rí Rá Irish Pub in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, you may feel like you’ve been transported back in time, with dark woods, shop windows, columns and corbels. It’s heartily inviting, but doesn’t compare to what’s inside, where you’ll really feel like it’s a different century. Rí Rá Irish Pub is

shop bar (although museum exhibits wouldn’t have the good folk drinking and eating inside), a petite space with benches, tables and the original bar from co-founder Cairan Sheehan’s grandfather’s pub, founded in the 1880s and rebuilt in the 1920s after a fire. That’s just the start of several more ornate bars and rooms, from the Victorian Room, with a bar top of Kilkenny limestone, a statue of St. Patrick, a gorgeous floor made by the same company that worked on the Titanic, and a huge set of antique cabinets that house an enormous whiskey collection; the Theater Room, with an impressive bar backed by huge mirrors rescued from the Olympia Theatre in Dublin; and the Living Room, designed as a typical 1970s Irish living room (with a cute little bar). And all over the walls, you’ll find photos and memorabilia.

Once seated, grab a drink—there are several

702.632.7771

Irish brews to choose from, including Guinness, and you can’t go wrong with one of those pints! You have plenty of authentic dishes to choose from and a few extra as well. I recommend starting with potato cakes and deviled Scotch eggs. The potato cakes are creamy, with sour cream and balsamic glaze atop and cheddar lending richness to the mashed potato. The Scotch egg changes the traditional breaded, sausage-wrapped boiled egg and devils the yolks, creating a creamy, surprising mouthful. Baked

goat cheese, potato leek soup and sausage roll bites with Guinness-mustard sauce might also be to your liking.

For mains, choose from pub faves like the Guinness BBQ burger, with cheddar cheese, Guinness barbecue sauce and onion rings, or the Dubliner burger, with a rosemary-infused lamb patty, goat cheese and curry aioli.

Specialties to try include beef and Guinness stew, with barley, root veg and mashed potatoes on top; chicken pot pie; fish and chips with lager-breaded haddock; shepherd’s pie with lamb

and beef; or the all-day Irish breakfast, a classic with eggs, Irish bangers (sausage) and rashers (bacon), black and white pudding (Google it), mushrooms, tomato and toast; and pub mac and cheese, so creamy and delicious with mushrooms, garlic and a crumb topping.

For dessert, indulge in a rich bread pudding with dollops of whipped cream, but on St. Patrick’s Day ask about the Baileys cheesecake or the Oreo ice cream cake, with Oreos, Heath bars, chocolate and caramel sauce and whipped cream.

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SAMMY HAGAR talks about Vegas, Van Halen and his current tour

By Genevie Durano

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar returns to Dolby Live at Park MGM with The Best of All Worlds, his hits-packed residency featuring Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Kenny Aronoff and Rai Thistlethwayte. Las Vegas Magazine caught up with the Red Rocker to talk about setlists, Van Halen’s legacy and his future in Las Vegas.

YOU’RE BUILDING SETLISTS NIGHT BY NIGHT. HOW DOES THAT WORK?

I do it right before the show. We have about 50 songs on these little magnetic strips, and we just start flipping them around. The triple-A hits have to be in the set because someone paid to see that song, but the deep tracks, we alternate them every night. I love it. It keeps the band fresh and happy.

WHAT MAKES DOLBY LIVE THE PERFECT ROOM FOR THIS RESIDENCY?

It feels big enough to be exciting, like you’re playing a real concert, and it feels intimate enough to make you feel comfortable, like everybody’s got a good seat and you’re there with your friends. MGM carries all my booze—they know my fans want the full experience. You can’t do that on the road. You can go do the best show you can do, but you can’t have all those little elements in a row.

THIS IS BILLED AS YOUR “DEEPEST DIVE YET” INTO THE VAN HALEN CATALOG. WHY NOW?

No. 1 was Eddie’s death. I started thinking, geez, we’re never going to play together again. Then Alex Van Halen

8 p.m. March 18, 20-21, starting at $126 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com

made an announcement that he can’t play drums anymore due to his health. It’s so necessary to carry the legacy of that music on. The Van Hagar catalog, I wrote every song with Eddie. Eddie wrote the music, I wrote the lyrics and the melodies. Those people who grew up with that music, they’ve got to hear it again.

DO THOSE SONGS MEAN SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO YOU NOW?

A song like “Right Now”—every time I sing it, I think how it’s about right now, because something else is happening right now than what was happening in ’91 when we wrote it. And “Love Walks In,” I wrote about aliens and automatic writing. Now all this UFO stuff is coming out, and when I sing that song, I have a feeling it’s touching people differently.

YOU’VE BUILT QUITE AN EMPIRE IN LAS VEGAS—CABO WABO CANTINA, SAMMY’S ISLAND AT THE PALMS. HOW DOES THE RESIDENCY FIT INTO THE COMPLETE SAMMY HAGAR EXPERIENCE?

It does become a mecca when I play here. You can stop by the Cabo Wabo, you can hang out at my joint, drink my booze, listen to my music and eat my food. And guess what? If you’re sick of my joint, you’re not going to be sitting around going, “What are we going to do?”

AFTER THESE 11 SHOWS IN 2026, WHAT’S NEXT? YOU’VE SAID THIS IS YOUR IDEA OF RETIREMENT, BUT KNOWING YOU, THAT DOESN’T MEAN SLOWING DOWN COMPLETELY.

I want to be the oldest living performing rock star someday. I love it because I want to do it. I want people to go, “Holy sh*t, he’s 90 and he hit that note.” I think I’ll always be able to squeeze a dozen shows out of Las Vegas till I’m 100.

College hoops fans will find plenty to enjoy in Vegas this week

By Ken Miller

It’s back! The March Madness tournament is one of the most exciting annual events in sports, not just for bettors and those doing brackets, but for the fans and even casual observers. There’s just no replacement for the, well, madness that surrounds this event as 68 teams try to work their way to the Final Four and, hopefully, to the NCAA title. And if you’re in town for the craziness from March 17-April 7, read on to find not only great places to watch, but some sweet deals for fans.

Over at Bottled Blonde Las Vegas at the Grand Bazaar Shops, both levels of the hot spot will show the games, all while serving up some great bites like tuna tacos, truffle fries and Reuben sandwiches. If you want to be guaranteed a seat, reservations are recommended, but there is open seating available at the bar.

If you’re planning on showing your school pride by wearing a collegiate shirt or jersey, from March 19-22 get tickets

to one of the best shows in town, Fantasy: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease at Luxor. After the show, head to the merchandise counter, where you’ll receive a collectible poker chip and commemorative poster!

Over at Resorts World Las Vegas, Eight Lounge and Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge will both host parties. Eight Lounge will offer plush seating and premium amenities from March 18-22 (with no beverage minimum for reservations before 8 p.m. during the tournament’s first two rounds), while Gatsby’s will show the action on eight HDTVs, and reservations made before 8 p.m. come with no food and beverage minimum. (A $100 deposit is required to secure a table reservation and will be applied toward the final bill.)

Still hungry? Check out the incredible March-Madness-themed goodies at Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar at Mandalay Bay, from the Madness Wheel (a combo of jalapeño poppers, wings, fries, tenders, fried pickles and a sauce flight), the Slam Dunk Burger (piled with bacon strips, jalapeno relish, a crispy onion ring, pepperjack and cheese sauce), and Oreo Blondies (served warm and gooey with vanilla bean ice cream). SuperBook

active experiences, a dedicated viewing lounge and much more.

Hungry? Head over to Proper Eats, a food hall at Aria, where from March 19-22 guests can take advantage of an all-you-can-eat package for $75 during the first and second rounds of the tournament (valid for up to three hours). This means your pick of amazing eateries like Lucky Bird, Parm Famous Italian, Pizzaoki, Wexler’s and much more.

Westgate Las Vegas will surely be packed for hoops action from March 19-21, transforming its International Theater into a massive fan zone (with special food and drink offerings, including one free domestic beer or soda), while free viewing is available at the International Bar and SuperBook (Space is first-come first-served; VIP seating can be reserved.)

FSLV—Fashion Show Las Vegas is ready to put fans in a mood for both sports and shopping with “Hoops in the Hall,” transforming its Great Hall into a fan hub featuring themed decor, inter-

There’s plenty to do for St. Patrick’s Day in Vegas

By Kiko Miyasato

You’ve landed in Las Vegas during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday! This week, there are happenings and specials popping off all around the city, and we’ve got all the information you need to get to celebrating.

One of the biggest bashes happens along the Las Vegas Strip in front of New York-New York. Right along the Brooklyn Bridge, guests can enjoy bagpipe performances, live Irish bands and roaming performers beginning at 5  p.m. and going till midnight every night through March 17. For a nosh, Irish pub Nine Fine Irishmen has a patio along the bridge with seating and access to the restaurant, and you can order traditional bites like shepherd’s pie, Irish bangers and corned beef and cabbage.

At one of the city’s premier all-in-one destinations, AREA15, you can celebrate with a bar crawl at five of its best drinking destinations. For $74.99 per person, you’ll take a self-guided crawl through Looper Bar, Oddwood, The Beast, Asylum Bar + Arcade and LIFTOFF bar and ride. Tickets include five alcoholic beverages plus $5 in tokens for

Asylum. In addition to this great deal, AREA15 celebrates with 20 percent off green treats at Rocket Fizz through March 17.

For some themed cocktails this St. Patrick’s Day, there are many options to choose from, so we’ve narrowed down some of the best options. Start at Cabo Wabo Cantina at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood and order the margarita verde with Cabo Wabo blanco tequila, fresh lime, cucumber and cilantro and enjoy any Mexican beer dyed green for just $10. At Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer at The Venetian Resort, you can get two boozy, yummy shakes throughout

March. The Guinness CrazyShake is a chocolate shake mixed with Guinness stout and topped with a vanilla-frosted rim, white chocolate chips, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle and a slice of Guinness cake and half a brownie. You can also tone it down a little with the Guinness Classic Milkshake, a chocolate milkshake with a half pint of Guinness added in. Over at Grand Prix Plaza through March 17, enjoy St. Patrick’s Day cocktails inside the F1 Hub Lounge. Sip on the Green Flag with Jameson Orange, fresh lime, Red Bull and mint, and the Clover Lane with Jameson, Baileys, dark roast coffee and Clover cream

(the cocktail can be served hot or cold). To go with the cocktails, try the flavorful shamrock empanadas (on St. Patrick’s Day only), made with corned beef, steamed cabbage and horseradish cream , wrapped in a green pastry. Make your way downtown to Fremont Street Experience. The St. Paddy’s Day Bash is a three-day celebration, March 15-17, across five blocks with live Irish and Celtic bands playing across three stages. Various themed activations will be set up for awesome photo moments , on March 17, guests can register at the 3rd Street stage for the Jig and Costume Contest at 8 p.m., with cash prizes for the best themed costumes and dance moves. At The Mob Museum, make your way into the speakeasy, The Underground, for St. Patrick’s Day specials through March 17. Order the Irish whiskey flight for just $45, featuring a flight of four Irish whiskey specialty pours or try specialty cocktail The Railway Man with Irish whiskey, absinthe, Amaro, orange and grenadine for $15.

Get your chef on at Paris Las Vegas’ three distinctive classes

By KIKO MIYASATO Photography by CHRISTOPHER DEVARGAS

Julia Child said it best: “No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing.” Martha Stewart, Nobu Matsuhisa and Gordon Ramsay are three chefs that are prime examples of practice makes perfect. By studying the art of their respective cuisines, each shot to the head of the class and turned what they learned into respected culinary careers. They’ve

each also capitalized on their flair for flavors and opened restaurants across the globe, including in Las Vegas. At Paris Las Vegas, guests can get a taste of perfection at The Bedford by Martha Stewart, Gordon Ramsay Steak and Nobu Las Vegas.

Now you have the chance to follow in the chefs’ footsteps in the kitchen by tak-

ing a cooking class offered at each restaurant, each one taught by the in-house chef.

Learn how to make pierogies, sushi and steak, gather up cooking knowledge (as well as tips to take back to your own kitchen), and, most importantly, have fun.

Read on for a glimpse into each class, then book your spot online and get ready to get your chef on!

ASSIGNMENT:

How to make sushi

CLASS NOTES:

Learn the proper sushi-making techniques to make your own tuna nigiri, salmon nigiri, yellowtail nigiri and California roll. You’ll learn how to use just the right amount of rice, how to shape the rice in your hand and how to properly place the fish on the rice. There’s even a QR code in your welcome package that you scan to watch a video of chef Nobu demonstrating how to properly shape and form the rice on which you place the piece of fish. (You’ll be taught tips and tricks to accomplish this technique!)

You’ll learn how to roll the crab, avocado and cucumber with nori (seaweed) to create the perfect California roll.

Chef goes over the main sushi ingredients, revealing insider information, such as: The type of rice used is exclusive to Nobu and the distinct flavor comes from a combination of rice vinegar, monk fruit sugar and salt, added during the cooking process; the sesame seeds used on the cut rolls are roasted to release a distinct aroma; Japanese cucumbers are used in all

the sushi rolls because they’re skinny, crunchy and have fewer seeds than American cucumbers; Haas avocados are always used; and the top-notch nori, a version made special for Nobu, comes from the brand

Naga Kombu seaweed—the nori must be thin and crunchy, creating the perfect bite experience.

The seafood you’ll use in the class includes: big

eye tuna that comes from Hawaii; Scottish salmon; yellowtail that comes from Japan; and snow crab that comes from Canada.

CHEF NOBU opened the first Nobu-branded restaurant in Tribeca, New York, in 1991

Each dish served at Nobu restaurants follow chef Nobu’s belief in the harmony of ingredients, making sure that each bite has a perfect balance when it comes to aroma, sourness, sweetness and crunchiness, and that it’s always visually pleasing.

Upon arrival to the class, you’ll receive a specialty drink made with fresh fruits, and each guest leaves with a Nobu-branded apron, a set of chopsticks, a step-by-step guide on how to make sushi and a sushi-making mold.

Enjoy your sushi creations in the dining room, and for an additional cost you can pair it with a flight of Japanese whiskey.

ASSIGNMENT:

How to make pierogies

CLASS NOTES:

The No. 1 selling dish at The Bedford is Big Martha’s pierogies—Martha Stewart’s mother’s personal recipe. Nearly 70 orders are served each evening and can be made to order with caviar to send the flavors into bougie territory.

Watch as chef makes the dough using the classic

KitchenAid mixer, adding together all-purpose flour, whole milk, water, sour cream, kosher salt and a large brown egg. Once the dough is prepared, students will get sheets of the dough to form the individual pierogies.

Each guest will combine potatoes, brown butter, cream cheese, scallions and kosher salt in a mixing bowl. You’ll blend the ingredients until they’re well mixed and then set them aside to be used as the filling for each pierogi.

Everyone in the class gets their own cooking utensils. You’ll take the dough and filling and make your individual pierogies, learning techniques on how to shape, seal and crimp the dough. This is your chance to show off your cooking skills—if

you have them! But don’t fret, chef is always nearby to help out.

Chef will then take the pierogies back to the kitchen, where you’ll be able to watch as your newly formed pierogies are boiled in salted water.

The dish is then finished off with brown butter and fresh diced sage. Guests are invited to take a seat at a communal dining table to eat their freshly cooked pierogies together.

Martha Stewart sells her cookbooks at the Yukon Gold potatoes are used for the filling. The potatoes are peeled and run through a food mill, resulting in a creamy, lump-free filling.

restaurant. In 2024, she released her 100th cookbook. Not only are Big Martha’s pierogies in the new cookbook, but many recipes were added to The Bedford’s fall menu, with star dishes that included seafood.

For the restaurant, the dough is made at the inhouse baking department of the hotel. Each day, a cook comes into The Bedford early to assemble each pierogi by hand—and makes nearly 300!

Each guest leaves with The Bedford by Martha Stewart-branded apron and the step-by-step pierogi recipe. A bonus of taking this class is that it includes a 4 p.m. VIP dinner reservation for two inside the Brown Room; and on top of dinner, you’ll receive two complimentary glasses of champagne and classic caviar service.

guests from Paris to London through the replica of the Chunnel.

Chef is friendly and knowledgeable and will gladly answer any questions about the process of learning the art of properly cooking a steak. You’ll learn tips like: Always temper your meat before cooking—the meat should be at room temperature before you start cooking, so when it hits the hot pan, it doesn’t steam from being cold and will instead immediately begin to caramelize; and use more salt than you think you need, because a lot of it comes off during the cooking process.

You’ll learn how to pansear the steak (on all sides for best results!) in oil, flavored with only salt and pepper on both sides. And then you’ll learn how to butter baste the steak using a made-in-house compound butter. (It’s the same butter that is brushed on every steak that leaves the restaurant’s kitchen.). You’ll also cook the steak with sprigs of thyme to enhance the flavors, removing them when finished.

ASSIGNMENT:

How to cook a steak

CLASS NOTES:

Each guest will receive a 4-ounce American wagyu filet mignon to cook at their

own individual cooking station with hot plate, pan and cooking utensils.

Cheers! Enjoy a glass of champagne upon arrival while you learn some his-

tory on the restaurant—it’s chef Ramsay’s first Las Vegas restaurant, opened in May of 2012. Check out the creative interior design of the restaurant that is supposed to transport

One of chef’s biggest tips: After the steak is cooked, it’s always important to let the steak rest before cutting into it. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the piece of meat.

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The butter used to baste your steak is the restaurant’s compound butter, made with red wine, shallots, garlic, bay leaf, thyme and peppercorns.

plating the steak. For both the visual impact and to enhance the flavors, you can pick different accoutrements that are set up at your cooking station, including coarse smoked sea salt, Guinness-braised mustard seeds, chimichurri or red wine demi-glace.

Enjoy your steak!

Guests will get to eat the filet mignon they’ve just prepared while getting another chance to pick chef’s brain on more cooking techniques and learn about the different dishes served at the restaurant.

Each guest leaves with a Gordon Ramsay Steak-branded apron, autographed Ramsay photo and logo-branded keepsakes.

When it comes to off-Strip dining options, it’s really hard to beat

If you want to step away from the Las Vegas Strip for a spell to dine and drink like the locals do, we highly recommend Chinatown, a bustling district with more than 100 different eateries. Each block is packed with amazing options—so where do you begin? We’ve got you covered! Here, we highlight just a few of our favorite spots available to you. Something important to remember: There are no wrong choices!

5300 Spring Mountain Road No. 101. 702.749.7477

The original Ichiza is one of Chinatown’s most beloved dining spots, but if you want an extra-special treat, head to this second location, which boasts 11 private dining rooms for you and your party, each decorated with lantern-style light fixtures and bamboo curtains, not to mention a button to summon your server. The options here are too hard to select from, so get a bit of everything, from salmon steak and beef shabu shabu salad to corn butter and pork katsu. Make sure to finish off your meal with Ichiza’s brown sugar pudding, so simple and yet so deeply satisfying.

wagyu, lamb, pork belly and chicken), seafood, vegetables, mushrooms, handmade noodles and more. Best of all, the menu changes seasonally, making repeat visits practically mandatory. The signature cocktails are equally wonderful, from Harby’s Revenge, made with Ezra Brooks bourbon, black ice tea, white peach liqueur and lemon juice, to Nengmeng Drop, featuring lemon vodka, limoncello, lemon juice and calpico.

pizzas will ensure you stay for a bite. Try the Salami Rossa, topped with garlic confit, white sauce, preserved lemons, yellow Dorati tomatoes, stracciatella, crushed pistachios, red pesto, lemon and chilli oil, for something exceptionally rich. Or, go familiar with a twist with the pepperoni pie featuring vodka sauce, fior di latte cheese, chili crunch, dry-aged pepperoni and basil.

3400 S. Jones Blvd. No. 15. chubbycattle.com

This reservation-only spot is highly popular for fans of shareable, social meals. Termed “Chinese fondue,” it all starts with a pot of broth, in which you

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3852 Spring Mountain Road.

702.463.0755

Nosh on Neapolitan-style slices with some of the most enticing topping combinations you’ll find in town at this quaint eatery. Once you’ve entered the warm glow of this trendy little hidden gem, the irresistible aroma of perfectly

3400 S. Jones Blvd. Ste. 11A. 702.641.1345

This award-winning Spanish tapas restaurant, the brainchild of chef Oscar Amador Edo, excels at every aspect, from front-of-house details and contemporary interior design to dish presentation and service. Dinner highlights include Kurobuta pork cheeks with Panang red curry, sunchokes and

Thai basil gremolata, and txangurro, a traditional blue crab sofrito with Oloroso sherry and potato espuma. Whatever you order, pair it with Corny Jokes, a cocktail featuring Don Fulano Fuerte, corn, peach, Ancho Reyes, lime and chili-lime salt.

4120 Spring Mountain Road.

702.786.7278

Even though this is a food truck, you’ll almost always find it in the same place. It’s a true Chinatown institution, and for good reason: The food absolutely slays, and it’s very affordable to boot. If it’s your first time, you gotta order the green chili burrito, full of smoked chicken, pinto beans, bell peppers and cheese. It goes great with prickly pear Cutty juice. One more reason this place rules: When you arrive, the ultra-friendly staff snaps your photo and places it onto a huge collection of customer photos on the awning.

3839 Spring Mountain Road.

702.582.5852

Fine French dining in Chinatown? Believe it! This establishment, with a menu courtesy of chef Yuri Szarzewski, specializes in five- to nine-course tasting menus, all featuring seasonal ingredients, along with a world-class wine-pairing option (so worth the money). You can also opt to add items like seared foie gras with seasonal garnish and caviar or truffles. There’s also a Chef’s Table option facing the kitchen to see your dishes prepared in real time.

3939 Spring Mountain Road.

702.222.3196

If you want a list of who’s who in Las Vegas (and beyond), check out this bar’s celebrity shrunken head collection near the back. You’ll find “tributes” to Carrot Top, Siegfried & Roy and Strip

headliner Rod Stewart, not to mention Walt Disney and John Waters (both of whom helped inspire the bar’s look). The cocktails here are legendary and often STRONG, especially Navy Grog, a mix of Dominican and Jamaican dark and overproof rums, lime and grapefruit juices and honey syrup. This is a 24-hour destination, but we strongly encourage you to make reservations.

3410 S. Jones Blvd. 702.227.9300

For one of the best Japanese fine-dining experiences in town, this is a must-visit. Start your evening off with small bites like jalapeño yellowtail, chicken karaage (served with negi sauce) or takoyaki skewers. Then work your way to the menu’s various carpaccios, from thinly sliced halibut and uni, salmon and halibut, and yellowtail to beef tataki and seared garlic tuna sashimi. For a truly unique experience, order something from the yakitori menu, where everything is cooked using binchotan charcoal from Japan. Choices here range from chicken thigh and wagyu tongue to enoki mushroom bacon and pork belly.

3545 S. Decatur Blvd. 702.201.1926

Vegetarians, vegans and omnivores will all find something to enjoy at this establishment, courtesy of owner Tony Nguyen. The menu hits every palate, all in a comfortable setting full of bold burgundy accents and earth tones. It’s the perfect place to enjoy appetizers like watermelon wontons, angus tenderloin tartare and honey-glazed chicken lollipops, and main courses like wok-tossed five-spice octopus, crispy pesto gnocchi and vegan scallops, marinated in nori broth and served with a sweet potato purée.

3879 Spring Mountain Road. 702.201.1133

One of the more unique restaurants in Chinatown, this Mexican hot spot not only features a delicious menu of street tacos (your choice of al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, hot honey-glazed chicken or barbacoa), it also contains a flower-and skull-adorned speakeasy, accessed through a long, winding corridor. Enjoy exclusive cocktails here like the Okie Dokie, Artichokie, which features Cynar artichoke amaro, mezcal, spiced demerara, pineapple, cherry and oak smoke.

5030 Spring Mountain Road Ste. 6. 702.367.4600

You may think you’ve tasted ramen, but until you go here, where the style served is Kurume-style tonkotsu ramen, you really haven’t. This is absolutely the gold standard for this particular dish, and the options are oh so plentiful. We’d recommend starting with the classic version, featuring pork broth, thin noodles and nori (dried seaweed), topped with two slices of pork chashu, black mushrooms, bamboo shoots and green onions. We highly recommend adding nitamago, a flavored egg, to whatever you try; it adds a whole new

level of flavor to what is already a terrific dish.

3616 Spring Mountain Road. 702.268.8762

Sometimes simplicity is the key to success, and nowhere is that more evident than at this outpost of the San Diego-based franchise, where street tacos are the focus, and all are served on fresh, handmade tortillas. Whether you choose al pastor, pollo asado, carne asada or seafood, you simply can’t go wrong here. If burritos are a little more to your liking, the California is highly recommended, filled with flame-grilled Angus steak, French fries, guac, tomato and cheese. And vegetarians shouldn’t avoid this spot—you can get your tacos with nopal (cactus) or sautéed mushrooms.

Showbiz

A Master Showman Returns

Donny Osmond has been performing almost since he was able to walk, and he brings more than 60 years in show business to a Las Vegas Strip production unlike any other. You’ll see dancing, rapping, an audience-request segment and some truly amazing technological achievements that bring an earlier version of Osmond to life.

Harrah’s Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com

“O” This Cirque du Soleil production is an accomplishment of many feats. The centerpiece of the show is a 25-foot-deep pool that holds 1.5 million gallons of water. It serves as a stage to showcase high-divers and synchronized swimmers. Hydraulic-powered platforms rise to create a solid surface on which acrobats, fire dancers and contortionists perform Bellagio. 702.693.7068

GET YOUR TICKETS!

Boy George and Culture Club Few bands define the 1980s better than this one. Get ready for some serious goose bumps when you hear classics like “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya,” “Church of the Poison Mind,” “Karma Chameleon,” “Move Away” and so many more.

The Venetian Resort, 8:30 p.m. March 18, 20-21, 25 and 27-28, starting at $59 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com

Eagles Few bands have the discography this one does, but what’s better than hearing “Hotel California,” “Desperado,” “New Kid in Town” and “The Long Run” live? Hearing them in Sphere, a technological wonder that excels in not only audio but visuals as well. This is a bucket list item if there ever was one. Sphere, 8:30 p.m. March 20-21 and 27-28, starting at $175 plus tax and fee. thesphere.com

Jennifer Lopez In addition to an incredibly successful acting career, Lopez is one of the most influential performers of all time. Get your tickets now—they’re likely to be sold out soon.

Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. March 20-21 and 27-28, starting at $105.65 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com

Success Is No Illusion

Family-friendly show The Magic of Jen Kramer is headed toward its 1,000th performance in Las Vegas this month, and its affable, upbeat performer constantly creates new fans who line up after during shows during meet and greets to share their enthusiasm about her signature illusions. Westgate Las Vegas, 5+. westgateresorts.com

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

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Mat Franco—Magic Reinvented Nightly Ever since winning season 9 of America’s Got Talent in 2014, Franco has been enjoying immense success at his host property, which named the theater after him. His mind-blowing illusions involve objects like an egg, a smart phone, and a wine bottle and a cardboard tube.

The Linq Hotel. ticketmaster.com

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Tournament of Kings

Family-friendly shows don’t get much better than this re-creation of medieval times, complete with jousting, sword fighting, lots of cool horse choreography and a fire-spewing bad guy. And as a very nice touch, you also get served a meal you eat completely with your hands.

Excalibur. 702.597.7600

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BattleBots: DestructA-Thon Odds are you’ve caught this extremely popular “sport” on TV over the years, and trust us: It’s so much more fun live! Watch some of the best-designed mechanical warriors ever created duke it out.

Caesars Entertainment Studios at Horseshoe Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com

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Junior’s For breakfast, find two-egg platters with home fries, grits or tomato, toast and bacon, ham or sausage; omelets; classic eggs Benedict plus smoked salmon Benedict; steak and eggs with a 6-ounce New York strip steak; French toast, griddlecakes and cocktails like the Junior’s Bloody Mary. Resorts World Las Vegas. 702 676.6963

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Mon Ami Gabi A great place for lunch, this Stripside restaurant features a patio across from the Fountains of Bellagio, and dishes like the croque monsieur with ham, Gruyère cheese and Mornay sauce; a mushroom tarte tatin with Madeira cream sauce; and deviled eggs with smoked white fish caviar and a black pepper aioli. Paris Las Vegas. 702.944.4224

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Nobu Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa opened his first Nobu in Vegas in 1995, and in 2013 introduced what was the largest Nobu in the world, along with the first Nobu hotel. Enjoy sushi and sashimi choices like yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño, wagyu tacos and big eye tuna crispy rice. There is even a great vegan menu. Caesars Palace. 702.785.6628

Le Cirque This celebrated French restaurant offers two degustation menus, with a four-course menu ($265 per person plus tax and gratuity) featuring choices like California rabbit and wagyu filet mignon; and an eight-course menu ($395 per person plus tax and gratuity) with grilled wild venison and roasted Long Island duck (both available with wine pairings). Bellagio. 702.693.8100 YOU

Dry-Aged Tomahawk

At BOA Steakhouse, an impressive, inventive California import in the Grand Canal Shoppes, enjoy this signature Creekstone Farms 21day dry-aged tomahawk for two—so flavorful (and huge!). Other great options include the 15-day dry-aged ribeye, wagyu cigars with black garlic yuzu aioli and chili crisp, and goat cheese baklava. The Venetian Resort. boasteak.com

Wally’s Wine & Spirits At this California import, order a selection off the caviar and cheese menu like Wally’s Reserve osetra (from $230-$1,800) with a premium spirit, like the recommended Remy Martin Cognac Louis XIII (from $163-$650), or go big (literally) with a whole roasted chicken ($109) or 48-ounce dry-aged bone-in tomahawk ($300). Resorts World Las Vegas. 702.676.6966

GLOBAL

Genting Palace

Old-world glamour, Cantonese cuisine, seafood and dim sum.

Resorts World Las Vegas. 702.676.8888

Brasserie B

Parisian Steakhouse

Bobby Flay’s French-inspired dishes. Caesars Palace. 866.227.5938

Morimoto Las Vegas

The famous Japanese cuisine. MGM Grand. 702.891.3001

Off the Strip

Vic & Anthony’s Get things started with delightful appetizers like steak tartare, featuring filet mignon and served with puffed rice chips, pickled shallots and a horseradish aioli, all topped with a cured egg yolk. For a main, the 20-ounce chateaubriand or the lobster mac and cheese, prepared with a 5-ounce lobster tail, cavatappi pasta and lobster cheese sauce, will both thrill you.

Golden Nugget. 702.386.8399

1228 Main Order delights such as the croissant French toast, a ham and Gruyère croissant sandwich, or a rustic grilled cheese on sourdough (two types of cheddar) and tomato soup. Especially amazing is the crème brulée croissant, with caramelized vanilla custard. Snag a loaf of bread, muffins or pastries while you’re there. 1228 S. Main St. 702.602.0531

Thief & Butcher This new steakhouse from Carson Kitchen owner Cory Harwell features steakhouse faves with a twist, developed by chef Scott Simon. Enjoy peanut butter bacon, steelhead trout, sausage rigatoni, ribeyes and banana cream pie with Nutter Butter crust. Oh, yeah! 8670 W. Sunset Road, Ste. H100. 702.665.6315.

BITES & BEATS

Mayfair Supper Club This vibrant restaurant overlooking Bellagio Lake recently got a new nightclub vibe, produced by Outside the Box Amusements. Expect several chapters of live music, choreography, acrobatics and more, plus new menu items like the caviar frites—fried potato petals with caviar, crème fraîche and lemon; and Dover sole Veronique with brown butter, grapes and capers. Bellagio. 702.693.8876

Gymkhana

Executive chef Srikant Kumar leads the kitchen in this trendy Vegas import, offering signatures like tandoori masala lamb chops, chicken butter masala and venison biryani. For the first time, Gymkhana has beef on its menu, with wagyu keema naan and beef short rib pepper fry. Plus, enjoy an exclusive goan lobster curry created for Vegas. Aria. aria.mgmresorts.com

Nightlife Redefined

Dancing underneath the 11-ton kinetic chandelier at Omnia nightclub is an only-in-Vegas experience you can’t pass up! This 75,000 square-foot, multilevel club also offers posh VIP booths, world-renowned DJs, an intimate lounge experience and aerialist servers that descend from the ceiling to deliver bottles to your table. Caesars Palace. 702.785.6200

CALENDAR

Friday, March 20

Ray Volpe

Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas

Saturday, March 21

DJ Pauly D

Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand

Good country eats might be one of the draws but the star here is the live country music every day on two different stages at the four-story Old Red Las Vegas. Up-and-coming bands, local favorite singers and A-list stars (you never know who might popup onstage) play the main stage inside and the Ghost Stage up on the vibing rooftop lounge. Horseshoe Las Vegas. 702.967.4222

Saturday, March 21

Zedd

Omnia Nightclub at Caesars Palace

Insider Tips

Who remembers vinyl?

If you remember the days of turntables and records now there’s a place that brings back those vibes, Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den and its weekly party, High Fidelity Fridays. Don’t miss DJs spinning oldschool style! Resorts World Las Vegas. rwlasvegas.com

Moody, dark and witchy are the groovy vibes at Dark Sister. This craft cocktail bar offers apothecary- and zodiac-inspired drinks along with alternative music and offerings like tarot card readings and workshops for candle making, magic spells and vision boards. 1410 S. Main St. darksisterlv.com

With the iconic and vintage Vegas Vickie neon sign overseeing all the boozy fun at this bar named after her, this is a must-visit for photos and handcrafted cocktails. Vegas Vickie’s Cocktail Lounge offers an impressive menu of elevated and unique cocktails like Grandissimo espresso martini with tequila infused with Madagascar vanilla bean, cold brew liqueur, espresso, saffron and gold leaf.

Circa Resort & Casino. 702.247.2258

WHERE TO PLAY

Live music and drink specials are available every day at Level Up but the real fun comes with the games you can play at this adults-only lounge. Arcade games, shuffleboard, billiards and more combine with the Virtual Reality Powered by Zero Latency arena—virtually fight zombies or explore magical lands.

MGM Grand. 877.800.0880

Games and cocktails pair up at Arcade at Horseshoe. Craft cocktails and beers on tap are available in the 21+ only bar area. When you’re done drinking a cocktail or two, have some fun playing more than 90 different games including VR adventures, pinball, Skee-ball and modern consoles. Every Wednesday all games are 50%!

Horseshoe Las Vegas. 702.967.4222

Ube Espresso Martini

By day, guests can sit at Nomikai ’s sushi bar, but when the sun sets, look for the door to the left and a small hostess stand. You’ll need to make a reservation for Nomikai’s speakeasy, but it’s so worth checking out for its cocktails like the ube espresso martini (it’s to die for!), made with Haku vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew, ube and sweet milk. The Venetian Resort. 702.414.3474

Enjoy two fun-filled mini golf courses at PopStroke. The mini-golf adventure features synthetic fairways, tricky bunkers and rough patches, so it makes for a fun competition. When done playing, enjoy cocktails like winter hot picks like the spiked hot cocoa and sugar cookie martini.

Town Square Las Vegas.

702.680.0105

1

Just head to Proper Eats Food Hall and look for the Easy Donuts stall. If it’s after 5 p.m., look for the small podium and guests seemingly walking through a wall that opens—this is where you’ll find the speakeasy Easy’s Cocktail Lounge. This intimate space has live music and showstopping cocktails, all set in a bougie atmosphere. Aria. easysvegas.com

2

Hidden behind one of the vending machines inside Luchini’s Slice Shop is the speakeasy, Chez Bippy. It opens at 6 p.m., and ask a server at the pizza shop how to get in. Once inside, you’ll enjoy a dark-lit space dripping in opulence with velvet. Cocktails here are made with high-end spirits and fresh-made mixers, syrups and garnishes. MGM Grand. 702.891.7600

3

You’ll easily spot Caspian’s Rock & Roe but did you know that behind the huge painting of a captain it opens into the secret speakeasy? It’s a latenight, high-energy hang with live music and cocktails with bumps of caviar. Enjoy themed nights like ’80s rock ’n’ roll. Caesars Palace. caspianslv.com

Showbiz Weekly Shopping

Miracle Mile Shops

What’s New

Vancouver-based women’s clothing and lifestyle brand, Aritzia recently opened an outlet shop in Las Vegas. High-quality materials combine with ultimate comfort and luxury for women’s clothing with styles for comfort, work and play. Aritzia style advisors and signature styling suites will be available at the outlet shop, helping clients find the perfect outfit. Las Vegas North Premium Outlets. 702.474.7500

Puma recently opened its second flagship store in Las Vegas and upped the ante in retail experiences. Guests to the 25,000 squarefoot store can browse multiple levels of fashion including only-inVegas designs as well as play in the Puma interactive arcade with racing games and golf simulators as well as customize apparel at the instore studio. BLVD Las Vegas. blvdlasvegas. com

Nostalgic candy brands line the walls of Rocket Fizz Soda & Candy Shop. The newly opened shop offers all the sugary goodness you remember from yesteryear including a massive selection of saltwater taffy. Viral candy and snacks are also available as well as a wide selection of unique sodas like pickle and peanut butter and jelly flavors. Miracle Mile Shops. rocketfizz.com

Showbiz Weekly Health & Beauty

WORK IT OUT

Canyon Ranch Spa + Fitness

Get your fitness on with the 40-foot Rock Climbing Wall. The Venetian Resort. 702.414.3610 or venetianlasvegas.com

Bellagio Fitness Center

Enjoy free weights, elliptical machines and fitness classes (temporarily located on the Promenade across from Tutto). Bellagio.

702.693.7472

Golden Nugget Fitness Center

Go for your personal best on a treadmill while enjoying great downtown views. Golden Nugget. 702.385.7111

Fitness Studio

Take advantage of plenty of cardio machines with personal plasma TV and music options. SAHARA Las Vegas. 702.737.2111

Manscaping

For a truly old-school experience, head to the Speakeasy Barbershop. You’ll find a full lineup of the classic treatments— shave ($65), haircut ($55), beard trim ($30, clippers only), line-up ($11, clippers and straight razor), facial ($25) and scalp therapy ($25). El Cortez. 702.385.5200

Amina Spa

For the ultimate in massage nirvana, opt for the 80-minute Amina Custom Massage. Experts spend plenty of time applying the right amount of pressure—deep tissue, traditional or a softer touch—to the areas that need it the most. You can also add on aromatherapy, fire and ice muscle relief or a scalp massage for an additional fee.

SAHARA Las Vegas. saharalasvegas.com

TREAT YOURSELF

Voie Spa & Salon The manicure and pedicure packages here run the gamut, and all are guaranteed to have your hands and feet feeling their best. Try the CBD and lavender-infused manicure (from $95) that uses a CBD-infused coffee exfoliation and an eco-hydration treatment. Or opt for the Winder Wonderland pedicure (from $110) that uses holiday aromas and festive nail hues.

Paris Las Vegas.

702.946.4366

Four Seasons Spa Choose from services that can last up to 75 minutes. The Aroma Oasis manicure lets you choose the scent you soak your nails in, as well as the scrub and lotion used during your service. The Rescue Me pedicure includes a rich mud scrub combining notes of coffee and sarsaparilla.

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. 702.632.7777

Oleksandra Spa & Salon Is your face in need of some ultimate pampering? Try Modern Face, a holistic approach to facial rejuvenation that eschews the use of neurotoxins in favor of hands-only face massage, intra-oral buccal massage, Gua Sha and EMS to reshape facial contours, promote lymphatic drainage and support a healthy complexion. Treasure Island. 702.894.7474

Showbiz Weekly Attractions

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere One of the most beloved films of all time has been turned into one of the most mind-blowing cinematic experiences of all time. Through 4D technology, artificial intelligence and the Sphere’s immense video and audio capabilities, this 1939 film comes alive before your eyes. No matter how many times you’ve watched this classic, you’ll feel like you’re seeing it for the first time. 255 Sands Ave. thesphere.com

High Roller How many people can say they’ve taken a spin on the tallest observation wheel in North America? Inside these panoramic pods, you’ll find a plethora of experiences from Happy Half Hour, which comes with an open bar for you whole ride, or the self-guided S.T.E.M. Family Field Trip Guide, a learning experience that teaches about architecture, technology, geography, science, math and more. The Linq Promenade. 855.234.7469

Just the Wax, Ma’am

Las Vegas is a great place to spot celebrities, but if you want to ensure you get a picture with today’s A-listers, head to Madame Tussauds Las Vegas , where hundreds of ultra-realistic wax figures await. Head to the Viva Las Vegas zone to meet the stars that make this city special, or head to Club Tussauds for photo ops with A-List celebrities. The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort. 702.862.7800

Plan

1

Play Playground Enjoy largerthan-life-size versions of nostalgic games and interactive challenges. See if you can stick the landing on Bullseye before displaying your surgical precision on Doctor! Doctor! And best of all? There’s bars for the adults. Luxor. 13+ until 7 p.m. 21+ after 7 p.m. playplayground.com

2

Arcade at Horseshoe This 7,000-square-foot space is a gamer’s paradise, complete with more than 80 supersized games, from classics like Skee-Ball and air hockey and virtual reality games like Mission: Impossible and King Kong to shooting hoops at a Rock the Rim and a Big One Extreme claw machine. Horseshoe Las Vegas. 702.967.4222

3

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition We’re guessing you’ve seen the film (more than once). Now take an even deeper dive into one of history’s most famous disasters. More than 250 artifacts are on display, plus re-creations of the ship’s cabins and Grand Staircase. The Big Piece, a huge chunk of the side of the ship, is worth the price of admission alone Luxor. 702.262.4400

Off the Strip

Gray Line If you want to see the sights, and you want someone else to do the driving (or the flying), then a guided tour is what you want. Gray Line offer a range of tours throughout the Southwest that depart right from Vegas. Visit Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon and Lake Mead on sightseeing tours led by trained guides. Air, land and water adventures are all available. Free hotel pickup and return.

680 E. Pilot Road. 702.739.7777

Ethel M Chocolates

Factory & Cactus Garden Go on a selfguided factory tour and see how the proverbial magic is made and then check out the retail store with cases filled with individual, specially made chocolates—it’s like a buffet of goodness. The cactus garden is a must. 2 Cactus Garden Drive. 702.435.2608

Nevada State Museum

Explore the fascinating natural and anthropological past of Nevada and its neighbors at this everchanging history hub. The 70,000-square-foot facility contains everything from a Flamingo share purchased by Bugsy Siegel to Howard Hughes’ enema bag!

309 S. Valley View Blvd. lasvegasnvmuseum.org

FEEL THE RUSH

The Big Apple Coaster

This ride twists and dives around and through the center of the hotel. New York-New York. 702.740.6969

FLY LINQ Zipline

Soar over the Linq Promenade at speeds up to 35 mph. The Linq Promenade. 702.777.2782

Adventuredome

This indoor theme park features top attractions plus some circus acts. Circus Circus. 702.794.3939

F1 Arcade

Feel the rush of the race. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. f1arcade.com/us/vegas

FlyOver Las Vegas

Take flight and explore the world in a whole new way. 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 866.498.2023

Skydive Las Vegas

Mojave Desert views will leave you breathless, especially while free-falling. 1401 Airport Road, 18+. 702.759.3483

The Cove Bar & Arcade There’s no end to the fun to be had at this 7,367-square-foot space. Bring the kids (all children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult) to enjoy simulations of golf, soccer, football and much more, as well as virtual reality games like King Kong of Skull Island There’s also air hockey, claw machines, champion shuffleboard, foosball and classic arcade games like Pac-Man’s Pixel Bash Treasure Island. treasureisland.com

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

This incredible space that changes with the seasons (all under the watchful eye of designer Ed Libby and the Bellagio horticultural team) features flowers, special structures and so much more. Currently you can view its spring installation, which will be on display until the end of May. You can also reserve the Garden Table, featuring dinner and brunch menus. Bellagio. 702.693.7111

Showbiz Weekly Gaming

Luxury Scene

At The Venetian Resort , high-limit gaming comes in multiple forms, with an elegant room on the Venetian side of the resort with more than 100 slot machines. On the Palazzo side lies the sleek high limit-gaming room with areas for table games like baccarat, blackjack and more than 60 slot machines, plus a sweet bar. 866.725.2990

WATCH & WAGER

Stadium Swim

Like to watch sports poolside? This rooftop pool complex features a 40-foot-tall high-def screen, plus tons of seating; the capacity is 4,000. There’s plenty of food and drink, too. Circa Resort & Casino. 702.247.2258

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This venue features a 1,700-foot screen, a bar and lounge with tabletop gaming and plenty of tables, private fan caves and areas with plush seating. The Venetian Resort. 855.754.1200

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur This property’s huge bingo room on the second level features odd-hour sessions starting at 9 a.m. with the last session of the day starting at 11 p.m. There’s tons of seating, and players receive up to two free drinks per session. Prices start at $4, with paper, portable and stationary electronic machines (device fee extra). Side games are also available. 740 S. Decatur Blvd. 702.258.5200

Resorts World Sportsbook

Adjacent to Dawg House Saloon & Sports Book’s restaurant and bar, with massive screens and couches, plus betting windows on one side. Resorts World Las Vegas. 702.676.6964

BetMGM Sportsbook

This cozy venue features overstuffed armchairs, couches and 220-inch TVs, plus multiple betting kiosks. Aria. 702.590.7111

Games to Try

Baccarat: In this card game, try to determine and bet on which players’ hands, or the dealer’s hand, come closest to a total of nine (not over).

Roulette: Bet on which slot a ball will drop into; or split bets on numbers, colors or even/odd numbers.

Craps: If you’ve never played this dice game, a class can ensure a fun night at the tables.

Aria Poker Room Sit down for a variety of daily no-limit hold ’em or pot limit Omaha hi cash games with buyins starting at $100, or try your hand at a tournament at this 23-table room near the resort’s sportsbook. The resort also periodically hosts special tournaments as well. In addition, a snack bar and self-parking are close to the poker room as well. Aria. aria.mgmresorts.com

Golden Nugget Poker

Room

If you think this room looks familiar, you may have seen it on High Stakes Poker or Poker After Dark. The nonsmoking room features 13 tables with comfy seating, low lighting and a variety of no-limit hold ’em cash games daily. And there are tournaments scheduled for extra excitement.

Golden Nugget. 702.385.7111

TRANSPORTATION DISPENSARIES

Limousine/Coach Rentals

AWG 702.740.3434

Bell Trans 702.739.7990

Kaptyn 702.688.7351

Presidential Limo 702.731.5577

Rental Cars

Alamo 844.354.6962

Budget 800.331.1212

Dollar Rent a Car 866.434.2226

Enterprise 800.736.8222

Fox Rent a Car 702.964.1320

Hertz 800.654.3131

National 800.227.7368

Payless Car Rental 800.729.5377

Sixt 888.749.8227

Thrifty 800.367.2277

Trams

Bellagio-CityCenter-Park MGM Stops at Crystals and Aria. 8 a.m.-4 a.m. daily, every seven minutes

Excalibur-Luxor-Mandalay Bay 10 a.m.midnight, daily, every three to seven minutes

Curaleaf One of the top health and wellness cannabis operators in the United States offers a variety of inventive products. 1736 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 21+. curaleaf.com

Medizin Shop top-quality products from an everchanging catalog. 4850 W. Sunset Road, No. 130. 702.248.0346

MedMen First-class facilities offering the latest in marijuana products. 823 S. 3rd St., recreational 21+, medical 18+. 702.527.7685; 4503 Paradise Road, recreational 21+, medical 18+. 702.405.8597

Oasis Cannabis Dispensary This 24-hour marijuana dispensary serves the community with quality cannabis products. 1800 Industrial Road, Suite 180, 21+. 702.420.2405

Planet 13 Medical and recreational cannabis, plus cannabis extracts and infused products. 9 a.m.-3 a.m. daily, 2548 W. Desert Inn Road, recreational 21+, medical 18+. 702.815.1313

Events & Headliners

Want to know what special events and acts are in the works for the next time you head to Vegas? Check our select list of what’s been announced so you can begin making your plans. Prices do not include tax and fee.

March 22-28

Andrew Dice Clay The Venetian Resort, 10 p.m. March 28, starting at $45. ticketmaster.com

Aries Mandalay Bay, 8 p.m. March 28, starting at $48. ticketmaster.com

Bad Suns Mandalay Bay, 8 p.m. March 25, starting at $35.50. ticketmaster.com

Firehouse Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. March 27, starting at $73.70. ticketmaster.com

Gospel Brunch Mandalay Bay, 10 a.m. March 22, starting at $70.50. ticketmaster.com

Jennifer Lopez Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. March 2728, starting at $105.65. ticketmaster.com

Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman MGM Grand, 12:45 p.m. March 28, starting at $169. axs.com

The Garden Mandalay Bay, 7:30 p.m. March 26, starting at $43. ticketmaster.com

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers T-Mobile Arena, 6:30 p.m. March 26, starting at $59.50. ticketmaster.com

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Washington Capitals T-Mobile Arena, 7:30 p.m. March 28, starting at $81.07. ticketmaster.com

March 29-April 4

Alice Cooper and Criss Angel Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. April 2-4, starts at $110.85. ticketmaster.com

College Basketball Crown MGM Grand, 5 and 7:30 p.m. April 1-2, starting at $56.44. axs.com

Fia Mandalay Bay, 7:30 p.m. April 3, starting at $35. ticketmaster.com

Sin Bandera Palms, 8 p.m. April 3, starting at $69.50. axs.com

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. April 2, starting at $52.89. ticketmaster.com

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Vancouver Canucks T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. March 30, starting at $50.43. ticketmaster.com

We Three Mandalay Bay, 6 p.m. April 4, starting at $21. ticketmaster.com

April 5-11

Bruno Mars Allegiant Stadium, 7 p.m. April 10-11, starting at $303.05 . ticketmaster.com

Jane Zhang Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. April 11, starting at $91.70. ticketmaster.com

Quiet Riot Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. April 10, starting at $73.70. ticketmaster.com

April 12-18

Cheap Trick The Venetian Resort, 8:30 p.m. April 17-18, starting at $55. ticketmaster.com

Jerry Seinfeld Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. April 17-18, starting at $105.65. ticketmaster.com

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis The Venetian Resort, 9 p.m. April 17-18, 22 and 24-26, starting at $100.04. voltairelv.com

Reggae in the Desert Clark County Ampitheatre, 11 a.m. April 18, starting at $49.99. ticketmaster.com

Tim Allen MGM Grand, 10 p.m. April 18, starting at $184.04. axs.com

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. April 15, starting at $61.71. ticketmaster.com

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. April 13, starting at $43.05. ticketmaster.com

April 19-25

Cazzu Park MGM, 8 p.m. April 25, starting at $66.14. ticketmaster.com

Chuwi Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. April 19, starting at $42.50. ticketmaster.com

Cyndi Lauper Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. April 24-25, 29, May 1-2, starting at $92.75. ticketmaster.com

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis The Venetian Resort, 9 p.m. April 22 and 24-26, starting at $100.04. voltairelv.com

Mark Farner’s American Band Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. April 24, starting at $73.70. ticketmaster.com

Naomi Watanabe The Venetian Resort, 10 p.m. April 25, starting at $39.99. ticketmaster.com

Ramon Ayala Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. April 25, starting at $71.55. ticketmaster.com

Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight Palms, 8 p.m. April 25, starting at $51.50. axs.com

The B-52s The Venetian Resort, 8 p.m. April 22, 24-25, starting at $49.50. ticketmaster.com

April 26-May 2

Cyndi Lauper Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. April 29 and May 1-2, starting at $92.75. ticketmaster.com

Iliza Shlesinger The Venetian Resort, 8 p.m. May 1 and Dec. 12, starting at $45. ticketmaster.com

Jeff Dunham Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. April 26, May 31, Oct. 4, Nov. 8 and Dec. 6, starting at $61. axs.com

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis The Venetian Resort, 9 p.m. April 26, starting at $100.04. voltairelv.com

Mary J Blige Park MGM, 8 p.m. May 1-2, 6, 8-9, July 10-11, 15 and 17-18, starting at $127. ticketmaster.com

Priscilla Presley Westgate Las Vegas, 1 p.m. May 2, starting at $125. ticketmaster.com

Sherri Shepherd The Venetian Resort, 8 p.m. May 2, starting at $45. ticketmaster.com

May 3-9

Babyface Palms, 8 p.m. May 8-9, Sept. 4-5 and Nov. 13-15, starting at $68. axs.com

Blake Shelton Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. May 6, 8-9, 13, 15-16, 21 and 24, starting at $127.90. ticketmaster.com

Kathleen Madigan The Venetian Resort, 10 p.m. May 9, starting at $39. ticketmaster.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury Mandalay Bay, 12:30 p.m. May 9, prices vary. axs.com

Mary J Blige Park MGM, 8 p.m. May 6, 8-9, July 10-11, 15 and 17-18, starting at $127. ticketmaster.com

Michelle Buteau The Venetian Resort, 10 p.m. May 8, starting at $39.99. ticketmaster.com

Norah Jones The Venetian Resort, 8 p.m. May 9, starting at $59.95. ticketmaster.com

May 10-16

Blake Shelton Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. May 13, 1516, 21 and 24, starting at $127.90. ticketmaster.com

Goo Goo Dolls The Venetian Resort, 8:30 p.m. May 15-16, 20 and 22-23, starting at $65. ticketmaster.com

Harland Williams The Venetian Resort, 10 p.m. May 16, starting at $39. ticketmaster.com

Khalid Planet Hollywood, 7:30 p.m. May 16, starting at $94.80. ticketmaster.com

Lady A Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. May 15, starting at $122.70. ticketmaster.com

Paul Anka Palms, 7:30 p.m. May 16, starting at $65. axs.com

May 17-23

Aldo Nova Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. May 22, starting at $63.45. ticketmaster.com

Alice Cooper & Criss Angel Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. May 21-23, starting at $110.85. ticketmaster.com

Amon Amarth & Dethklok Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. May 21, starting at $83.40. ticketmaster.com

Blake Shelton Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. May 21, 24, starting at $127.90. ticketmaster.com

BTS Allegiant Stadium, 8 p.m. May 23, 24, 27, sold out. ticketmaster.com

Hilary Duff The Venetian Resort, 9 p.m. May 2324, starting at $404. voltairelv.com

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening Palms, 8 p.m. May 22, starting at $65. axs.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Los Angeles Sparks Mandalay Bay, 5 p.m. May 23, prices vary. axs.com

Nikki Glaser and David Spade Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. May 22-23, starting at $88. ticketmaster.com

Russell Dickerson Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. May 22, starting at $75.70. ticketmaster.com

Yungblud Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. May 19, starting at $75.70. ticketmaster.com

Zarna Garg The Venetian Resort, 3 p.m. May 23, starting at $44.50. ticketmaster.com

May 24-30

Blake Shelton Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. May 24, starting at $127.90. ticketmaster.com

BTS Allegiant Stadium, 8 p.m. May 24 and 27, sold out. ticketmaster.com

Hilary Duff The Venetian Resort, 9 p.m. May 24, starting at $404. voltairelv.com

Jeff Dunham Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. May 31, Oct. 4, Nov. 8, Dec. 63, starting at $61. axs.com

Sepultura Mandalay Bay, 5:30 p.m. May 25, starting at $48.50. ticketmaster.com

Young the Giant Palms, 8 p.m. May 24, starting at $49.95. axs.com

May 31-June 6

Jeff Dunham Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. May 31, Oct. 4, Nov. 8 and Dec. 6, starting at $61. axs.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries Mandalay Bay, noon June 6, prices vary. axs.com

June 7-13

Las Vegas Aces vs. Minnesota Lynx Mandalay Bay, 5 p.m. June 13, prices vary. axs.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. June 8, prices vary. axs.com

June 14-20

George Lopez MGM Grand, 9 p.m. June 19-20, starting at $79.31 . ticketmaster.com

New Kids on the Block Park MGM, 8 p.m. June 1920, 24, 26-27, July 1, 3-4, Oct. 2-3, 7, 9-10, 14 and 16-17, starting at $99.16. ticketmaster.com

June 21-27

A$AP Rocky MGM Grand, 7:30 p.m. June 26, starting at $74. axs.com

Josh Gates Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. June 26, starting at $80. ticketmaster.com

Jerry Seinfeld Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. June 26-27, starting at $105.65. ticketmaster.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Dallas Wings Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. June 25, prices vary. axs.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries Mandalay Bay, 1 p.m. June 21, prices vary. axs.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. June 23, prices vary. axs.com

New Kids on the Block Park MGM, 8 p.m. June 24, 26-27, July 1, 3-4, Oct. 2-3, 7, 9-10, 14 and 16-17, starting at $99.16. ticketmaster.com

Summer Walker T-Mobile Arena, 7:30 p.m. June 26, starting at $85.86. ticketmaster.com

June 28-July 4

Bulletboys Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. July 3, starting at $52.70. ticketmaster.com

Don Toliver MGM Grand, 7:30 p.m. July 3, starting at $90. axs.com

Firefall, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Orleans Westgate Las Vegas, 7 p.m. July 4 starting at $61. ticketmaster.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. July 3, prices vary. axs.com

New Kids on the Block Park MGM, 8 p.m. July 1, 3-4, Oct. 2-3, 7, 9-10, 14 and 16-17, starting at $99.16. ticketmaster.com

July 5-11

Fuerza Regida Allegiant Stadium, 9 p.m. July 10, prices vary. ticketmaster.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever Mandalay Bay, 4 p.m. July 5, prices vary. axs.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury Mandalay Bay, 1 p.m. July 11, prices vary. axs.com

Mary J Blige Park MGM, 8 p.m. July 10-11, 15, 1718, starting at $127. ticketmaster.com

July 12-18

Ed Sheeran Allegiant Stadium, 5:30 p.m. July 18, starting at $78. ticketmaster.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever Mandalay Bay, 6 p.m. July 12, prices vary. axs.com

Mary J Blige Park MGM, 8 p.m. July 15, 17-18, starting at $127. ticketmaster.com

Olivia Dean MGM Grand, 8 p.m. July 18, prices vary. axs.com

July 19-25

All American Rejects Resorts World Las Vegas, 8 p.m. July 25, starting at $69. axs.com

Simple Plan Palms, 7 p.m. July 24, starting at $59.95. axs.com

July 26-Aug. 1

1969 Live–The King Returns Westgate Las Vegas, 7 p.m. July 31, starting at $19. ticketmaster.com

AC/DC Allegiant Stadium, 7 p.m. Aug. 1, starting at $197.46. axs.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. July 30, prices vary. axs.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Portland Fire Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. July 28, prices vary. axs.com

Aug. 2-8

Shinedown Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. Aug. 7, starting at $87. ticketmaster.com

Aug. 9-15

Gipsy Kings Palms, 8 p.m. Aug. 14, starting at $45. axs.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Minnesota Lynx Mandalay Bay, 5 p.m. Aug. 15, prices vary. axs.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Washington Mystics Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, prices vary. axs.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Washington Mystics Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. Aug. 13, prices vary. axs.com

Ne-Yo and Akon MGM Grand, 8 p.m. Aug 14, starting at $107.33. axs.com

Aug. 16-22

Las Vegas Aces vs. Atlanta Dream Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. Aug. 18, prices vary. axs.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Connecticut Sun Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. Aug. 20, prices vary. axs.com

Aug. 23-29

5 Seconds of Summer Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. Aug. 29, prices vary. ticketmaster.com

Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, prices vary. axs.com

Ralph Barbosa The Venetian Resort, 8  p.m. Aug. 28-29, starting at $49.99. ticketmaster.com

Aug. 30-Sept. 5

Babyface Palms, 8 p.m. Sept. 4-5, Nov. 13-15, starting at $68. axs.com

Nikki Glaser and David Spade Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. Sept. 4-5, starting at $88. ticketmaster.com

Sept. 6-12

Big Blues Bender Westgate Las Vegas, times vary, Sept. 10-13, starting at $595. ticketmaster.com

Godsmack Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. Sept. 11, starting at $75.70. ticketmaster.com

J. Cole T-Mobile Arena, 8 p.m. Sept. 6, starting at $138. axs.com

Maná T-Mobile Arena, 8 p.m. Sept. 11, prices vary. axs.com

Sept. 13-19

Alejandro Fernández MGM Grand, 9 p.m. Sept. 15, starting at $55. axs.com

Big Blues Bender Westgate Las Vegas, times vary, Sept. 13, starting at $595. ticketmaster.com

Five Finger Death Punch Mandalay Bay, 5:45 p.m. Sept. 19, starting at $75. axs.com

Las Vegas Golden Knights vs. Los Angeles

Kings T-Mobile Arena, 6 p.m. Sept. 19, prices vary. ticketmaster.com

Sammy Hagar Park MGM, 8 p.m. Sept. 18-19, 23, 25-26, starting at $126. ticketmaster.com

Scorpions Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. Sept. 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 29, Oct. 1 & 3, prices vary. ticketmaster.com

Weird Al Yankovic MGM Grand, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, starting at $55. axs.com

Sept. 20-26

Sammy Hagar Park MGM, 8 p.m. Sept. 23 and 2526, starting at $126. ticketmaster.com

Scorpions Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. Sept. 23, 25, 27, 29, Oct. 1 and 3, prices vary. ticketmaster.com

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LAS VEGAS STRIP AND BEYOND

Hotels

Ahern Hotel (H1) 725.214.4800

Aliante Casino & Hotel 702.692.7777

Aria (D3) 702.590.7111

Arizona Charlie’s Boulder 702.951.9000

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur 702.258.5200

Bellagio (E3) 702.693.7111

Buffalo Bill’s 702.386.7867

Caesars Palace (E2) 702.731.7266

Cannery 702.507.5700

Casino Royale (E3) 702.737.3500

Circus Circus (G2) 702.734.0410

The Cosmopolitan (E3) 702.698.7000

The Cromwell (F2) 702.777.3777 Emerald Suites 702.948.9999

Encore (G2) 702.770.7171

Excalibur (C3) 702.597.7777

Flamingo (F2) 702.733.3111

Fontainebleau (G2) 702.678.7272

Fortune Hotel & Suites 702.732.9100

Four Seasons Hotel (B5) 702.632.5000

Gold Coast (D1) 702.367.7111

Harrah’s (F2) 702.369.5000

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